I find with my KLR that it depends how loaded down I am. If I have my hard bags and top case loaded, it will do that too. People claim that a fork brace for stiffness, and low fender for aero help, but I've never ridden one like that. Don't know which model you have, but I rode a friends new generation KLR and the front end is noticeably stiffer, with the bigger diameter forks.
It really doesn't take much to make the KLR a good highway traveler.. I have basically the same bike and a fork brace along with getting rid of the seagull beak front fender and replacing it with a KTM SM fender takes the wobble out of the front end.. I found that the big flat surface on the beak (fender) really had a negative effect on the handling at high speed and in windy conditions.... This is the new one and I'm very happy with it..
I've had my KLR to 85 a few times, 90 one time. That's as crazy as I get! There again, the speedometer does have a 120mph mark :huh
Another question on this topic. Going to Baja next week. Will get tourist card (FMM) but no TVIP needed for Baja. Planning on getting FMM for max 180 because... I'll likely be touring the country in May. Possibly on a different bike. And will then need a TVIP. So, having my FMM and TVIP issued on different days - a problem? And I will be entering the country the second time on prior FMM but bringing in previously unrecorded motorcycle. Make sense? A problem?
No problem; just make sure you have original title or registration (no copies); your TVIP will be co-extensive with your tourist visa.
I'm not particulary mechanically inclined but it could be front/rear wheel alignment, perhaps one is tilted off a straight plane. I've never checked mine. There are gizmos for doing it, LINK to how one person does it. Another thing to check is steering head bearings. But, I suspect it's just the nature of KLRs, they are not made to function optimally at speed which is really not very high, speedometers are about 10% optimistic. Happy Holidays Everyone !!!!
I'm anticipating the "100+" thread. Get that moto up to 100 and snap a photo of the speedometer:eek1 and tach.:eek1
Ooops back to topic have never pay attention to the visa issue being dual citizen and dual sport I think the difference is that if I enter as a gringo(U.S.Citizen) I get like multiple entrees(Entradas multiples) during 6 months that the permit last vs. if I do it as a Mexican citizen with residency in the U.S. I get 6 months out of the year and I can stop the days counting every time I leave Mexico, or something like that don't think they care or keep record of the little paper that they give you (Immigration) always have throw them away and every time Im getting a permit ask for another one
