KLR650 Only Thread...... - Page 294

FAW3 · 11-28-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by slowoldguy

lol. You sound maybe crazier than me. A 14T front gets me up the backside of the dam. That's all I want on KilLeR.

When I bought my used KLR...I was amazed at the stump pulling power of the bike. I thought everybody here was FOS describing the need for more power, and just plain liars about running at 70+ MPH....until I checked and found the installed front sprocket was a 13T!

Just saying that the 13T should give you what you want...easier than doing the rear.

I run the stock 15T now...everything is fine. Have a 13 & 16 if needed.

mcpenner · 11-28-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Straight

Where does the wind at speed hit on you KLR 650 riders?

I'm 6'2" 210lbs 35" inseam.

Any after market shields recommended?

I'm 6'1" and with the stock shield on my 05 the wind hits at my neck and shoulders.

Nitro1970 · 11-28-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straight

Where does the wind at speed hit on you KLR 650 riders?

I'm 6'2" 210lbs 35" inseam.

Any after market shields recommended?

5'8" wind is right in the face

doogiepooch · 11-28-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straight

Where does the wind at speed hit on you KLR 650 riders?

I'm 6'2" 210lbs 35" inseam.

Any after market shields recommended?

2012, hit me in the upper chest area. I installed the Happy Trails windshield/dash kit since it kills 2 birds with the same product. Now it hits me at the top of the helment. I'm happy with it. Probably need to throw in I'm 5'10", I also have a Terry Adcox double bucket seat so my seat height is an inch or so lower than stock.

DesertDuster · 11-28-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straight

Where does the wind at speed hit on you KLR 650 riders?

I'm 6'2" 210lbs 35" inseam.

Any after market shields recommended?

I am 6'1" and get hit in the shoulders by the wind on my 2009 with a stock windshield.

I would like to go with a tall windshield too. I am leaning toward trying the KLRdash with the zero gravity shield or maybe just trying the stock shield first.
http://www.klrdash.com/Home.html

Rode2Nowhere · 11-29-2012, 04:48 AM

The KLR Dash units look awesome.

I've never ridden with one, but I can't speak highly enough of the Madstad system. 100% adjustable, quiet, turbulent-free air for any rider.

greasyboy · 11-29-2012, 04:59 AM

Those stock calipers? ^^^^

Rode2Nowhere · 11-29-2012, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by greasyboy

Those stock calipers? ^^^^

Stock for the Gen-2's, yes. Kawasaki upgraded to a 2-pot unit as one of the changes.

Rode2Nowhere · 11-29-2012, 05:13 AM

Damn I hate looking at those photos. Worst bike mistake I ever made, selling my '08 for street bike.

Oh well!

greasyboy · 11-29-2012, 05:29 AM

bad man!!!

I was thinking bout getting a little more front
I fade mine every time i ride, even using the fluid we use in the race cars

Hektoglider · 11-29-2012, 07:53 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M62y6BgvO-0

this has been on here before, but its good for a re-view......

XpressCS · 11-29-2012, 08:01 AM

Are there any windshields that bolt to the forks directly and don't rely on the stock fairing mount? That entire assembly is going away on my bike and obviously I'm going to need something that mounts to the forks, or something that doesn't rely on the fairing.

slowoldguy · 11-29-2012, 08:41 AM

I have really been wanting to change out the front headlight/ fairing assembly and have purchased a used bracket to experiment on. I love the Baja Designs big headlight look with or without a flyscreen . My thought would be to only put the screen on for long trips.

HellSickle · 11-29-2012, 11:02 AM

I've been overdosing on orange kool-aid lately, so my fully farkled '07 KLR will be on the market sometime in the next 6 months. Just giving folks a heads up if anyone is interested.

Partial list of accessories: Corbin flat seat, electronic cruise control, doohicky update, fork brace, tall windshield, rear rack, grip heaters, ScottOiler.... A bunch of stuff I can't remember off hand.

Forks recently got new seals & bushings.

Mileage is ~22k.

Straight · 11-29-2012, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the replies regarding wind effect at speed. Is anyone satisfied with the stock shield and not looking to change it? Looks like a lot of options out there. I find that with all the bikes I've had/have. Just was hoping I could manage longish trips the way it comes stock.

11-29-2012, 04:48 AM	#4401
Rode2Nowhere Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Stillwater (next to Saratoga), NY Oddometer: 2,066	The KLR Dash units look awesome. I've never ridden with one, but I can't speak highly enough of the Madstad system. 100% adjustable, quiet, turbulent-free air for any rider. __________________ - Jonathan '88 KLR650 IBA #45896 Adirondack Tags

11-29-2012, 04:59 AM	#4402
greasyboy Tattooed White Trash Joined: Sep 2008 Location: north central, PA Oddometer: 1,653	Those stock calipers? ^^^^ __________________ The North Central Pa Hillbilly Dirt Tor Map

11-29-2012, 05:13 AM	#4404
Rode2Nowhere Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Stillwater (next to Saratoga), NY Oddometer: 2,066	Damn I hate looking at those photos. Worst bike mistake I ever made, selling my '08 for street bike. Oh well! __________________ - Jonathan '88 KLR650 IBA #45896 Adirondack Tags

11-29-2012, 05:29 AM	#4405
greasyboy Tattooed White Trash Joined: Sep 2008 Location: north central, PA Oddometer: 1,653	bad man!!! I was thinking bout getting a little more front I fade mine every time i ride, even using the fluid we use in the race cars __________________ The North Central Pa Hillbilly Dirt Tor Map

11-29-2012, 07:53 AM	#4406
Hektoglider Expedition Style ADV Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Lone Pine Ontario (or travelling) Oddometer: 1,886	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M62y6BgvO-0 this has been on here before, but its good for a re-view...... __________________ less is more

11-29-2012, 08:01 AM	#4407
XpressCS Luminous nut Joined: May 2012 Location: The big box California Oddometer: 290	Are there any windshields that bolt to the forks directly and don't rely on the stock fairing mount? That entire assembly is going away on my bike and obviously I'm going to need something that mounts to the forks, or something that doesn't rely on the fairing. __________________ My current garage: -2004 Kawasaki KLR650, Rigid Dually LED lamps (DD) -1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8 (Donor) -1989 Jeep Wrangler, stripped to the bone (Implant-ee) -A boatload of 80's 3 wheelers

11-29-2012, 08:41 AM	#4408
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,200	I have really been wanting to change out the front headlight/ fairing assembly and have purchased a used bracket to experiment on. I love the Baja Designs big headlight look with or without a flyscreen . My thought would be to only put the screen on for long trips. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

11-29-2012, 11:02 AM	#4409
HellSickle Scone Rider Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Collins Oddometer: 6,718	KLR soon 4Sale in Colorado I've been overdosing on orange kool-aid lately, so my fully farkled '07 KLR will be on the market sometime in the next 6 months. Just giving folks a heads up if anyone is interested. Partial list of accessories: Corbin flat seat, electronic cruise control, doohicky update, fork brace, tall windshield, rear rack, grip heaters, ScottOiler.... A bunch of stuff I can't remember off hand. Forks recently got new seals & bushings. Mileage is ~22k. __________________ We don't stop riding because we get old, we get old because we stop riding.

11-29-2012, 03:53 PM	#4410
Straight n00b Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Connecticut Oddometer: 7	Thanks for the replies regarding wind effect at speed. Is anyone satisfied with the stock shield and not looking to change it? Looks like a lot of options out there. I find that with all the bikes I've had/have. Just was hoping I could manage longish trips the way it comes stock.

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