KLR 650 Modifications - Page 268

DirtyDog · 01-27-2013, 11:39 AM

Well, I had a cascade of KLR tinkerings today. What started as a re-fitment of my old supermoto front fender to replace my broken one from my last ride...

Broken beak.

Then I decided to swap my 16T sprocket for my 14T. Been doing a bit of DS exploring lately and less trail riding.

Then I decided to clean up the rear end as the swingarm tips and axle adjusters were chock full of dirt.

Then I decided to change my rear wheel bearings and grease up the whole thing properly.

Then I decided to weld up a fat foot for my side stand. Tried to drill a bunch of holes to lighten the thing. Holes in the bottom were filled with silicone to keep water and mud out of it. If I were to do it again, I'd plan out the hole placement a bit better so I could make more holes.

JSEARS · 01-27-2013, 12:21 PM

This is my overfarkled KLR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrufv1Da_RA

GAS GUY · 01-27-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JSEARS

This is my overfarkled KLR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrufv1Da_RA

Cool video, you did a good job on the layout and graphics.It just needs to be longer, more KLR adventure footage.

RandoCommando · 01-27-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JSEARS

This is my overfarkled KLR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrufv1Da_RA

The credits at the end of your movie remind me of the Bugs Bunny cartoon where Bugs plays every position on the field.

https://soundcloud.com/jim-shay/base...ugs-bugs-bunny

Or 2:36 in during this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlNjaNU1oYM

fleshpiston · 01-28-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GAS GUY

Fleshpiston,
Super job on your Klr project, it looks top notch and well thought out.
How about some details on your front and rear suspension, and your muffler.
You should start a dedicated thread on your build.

Thanks GG, I appreciate it.

I did start a thread, what the heck, it's winter right?

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=858987

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fleshpiston · 01-28-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyDog

If I were to do it again, I'd plan out the hole placement a bit better so I could make more holes.

Looks good the way it is, I like the random pattern.

PacificPT · 01-29-2013, 10:27 AM

I have done the hockey puck treatment with mine, yours looks nicer.

kdzidoc · 01-29-2013, 11:33 AM

It wasn't too hard, but some step by step instructions would have made me more comfortable... before I got it totally finished.

About 2/3 the way through I was quite relieved that everything was getting into place.

GsVs · 01-29-2013, 05:12 PM

Hey ....

check out the ...

New KLR650 2008+ MadStad Quick and Easy Adjustable Windscreen Brackets

- - -

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=859392

DirtyDog · 01-29-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PacificPT

I have done the hockey puck treatment with mine, yours looks nicer.

Thx. I considered the puck mod some time ago. With my suspension setup, I didn't feel that the extra inch of sidestand height was feasible. Sits pretty upright already.

schaffer40 · 01-29-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GAS GUY

Are you using the stock windshield with it, or something taller ?

Sorry about the late reply...
I am using the Zero Gravity Double Bubble.

Unstable Rider · 01-30-2013, 06:35 AM

Can you feel a difference in the handling with 9 holes in that footplate?

Great job on the plate mod, the KLR's need it, but on a 400 pound bike, I don't know that 9 holes are gonna make it walk on top of sand.... sorry, just had to needle you on that one brother...

You would gain more by keeping the bike clean!

KL_ARRR · 01-30-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GsVs

I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses an asparagus rubber band to keep the gps from buzzing

Grinnin · 01-30-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Unstable Rider

Great job on the plate mod, the KLR's need it, but on a 400 pound bike, I don't know that 9 holes are gonna make it walk on top of sand.... sorry, just had to needle you on that one brother...

If DirtyDog has the sidestand switch intact then a lighter foot is less likely to cause trouble.

DirtyDog · 01-30-2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unstable Rider

Can you feel a difference in the handling with 9 holes in that footplate?

Great job on the plate mod, the KLR's need it, but on a 400 pound bike, I don't know that 9 holes are gonna make it walk on top of sand.... sorry, just had to needle you on that one brother...

You would gain more by keeping the bike clean!

Yeah, you make it sound pretty ridiculous... To clarify, I'm not trying to shave bike weight, but weight on the end of the side stand. I figured that it would sag and "deploy" as I went over rough terrain. I don't need any additional excuses for crashing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL_ARRR

I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses an asparagus rubber band to keep the gps from buzzing

Great minds think alike. Those are damn fine rubber bands. And free!

01-27-2013, 11:39 AM	#4006
DirtyDog Lust for dust... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa... it's OK Oddometer: 6,121	Well, I had a cascade of KLR tinkerings today. What started as a re-fitment of my old supermoto front fender to replace my broken one from my last ride... Broken beak. Then I decided to swap my 16T sprocket for my 14T. Been doing a bit of DS exploring lately and less trail riding. Then I decided to clean up the rear end as the swingarm tips and axle adjusters were chock full of dirt. Then I decided to change my rear wheel bearings and grease up the whole thing properly. Then I decided to weld up a fat foot for my side stand. Tried to drill a bunch of holes to lighten the thing. Holes in the bottom were filled with silicone to keep water and mud out of it. If I were to do it again, I'd plan out the hole placement a bit better so I could make more holes. __________________ ... grease, grit, and mud are runnin' in my blood.

01-27-2013, 12:21 PM	#4007
JSEARS Armed Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Lompoc, CA Oddometer: 319	This is my overfarkled KLR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrufv1Da_RA __________________ 08 KAWASAKI KLR650 05 HONDA CRF50 98 YAMAHA YZ125 http://www.youtube.com/user/SJulianYZ125/featured

01-29-2013, 10:27 AM	#4012
PacificPT Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Oddometer: 942	I have done the hockey puck treatment with mine, yours looks nicer. __________________ 2000 KLR650 There's roads and there's roads and they call, can't you hear it? Roads of the earth and roads of the spirit. The best roads of all are the ones that aren't certain. One of those is where you'll find me till they drop the big curtain. Bruce Cockburn

01-29-2013, 11:33 AM	#4013
kdzidoc Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: cookeville, TN Oddometer: 25	Its a good thing that I am a very visual person, and that youtube video It wasn't too hard, but some step by step instructions would have made me more comfortable... before I got it totally finished. About 2/3 the way through I was quite relieved that everything was getting into place.

01-29-2013, 05:12 PM	#4014
GsVs Goin' Somewhere Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Hoosier (IN) USA Oddometer: 1,267	New KLR650 2008+ MadStad Quick and Easy Adjustable Windscreen Brackets Hey .... check out the ... New KLR650 2008+ MadStad Quick and Easy Adjustable Windscreen Brackets - - - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=859392 __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - '09 DR650SE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - '12 NC700X GsVs screwed with this post 01-29-2013 at 05:17 PM

01-30-2013, 06:35 AM	#4017
Unstable Rider Are those Pelicans? Joined: Jul 2010 Location: 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 2,137	Can you feel a difference in the handling with 9 holes in that footplate? Great job on the plate mod, the KLR's need it, but on a 400 pound bike, I don't know that 9 holes are gonna make it walk on top of sand.... sorry, just had to needle you on that one brother... You would gain more by keeping the bike clean! __________________ ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((º> ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> Everything happens for a reason. "Still seeking the reason"

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