Hey AteamNM,
Enjoying your ride report. Your trip down "nostalgia lane" is really entertaining. Thanks for posting.
Did you know that Touratech started making accessories for the KLR? For $1300 you can get a titanium milk crate.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Under-employed geologist, huh? Me too. We gotta talk!
I'll be following along. Ride safe Tony!
Rob