09 KLX250s Thread - Page 14

Motowalt · 12-05-2009, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomN

Where are people getting an 09 service manual from, I did a search and could not find anything.

I downloaded mine from the Kawi site:

http://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum/...ad.php?t=28538

PeteZ · 12-05-2009, 02:23 PM

I've had my 09 KLX since last March, putting on 13,000 km (50/50) and loving it. Looks like this weekend is my last tho, as the snow is moving in up here in Ottawa, Ontario (thank goodness for heated gloves - and yes the stock stator will handle a pair).

Overall I love the bike (rejetted with snorkel and drilled stock exhaust), with enough power to just get by, and a great 'plush' suspension (I don't jump much, mostly trails and a daily commute).

But one thing that *really* bugged my about the bike was that the speedo was +10% fast. As I really got bored with doing the mental math constantly I started looking around for an in-line digital speedo adjuster. There are a few out there, but I couldn't bring myself to part with over $100 to fix the problem. But then I found a real winner

by http://www.12oclocklabs.com/ - less expensive than the competition, in-line with stock connectors (install was a snap and the instructions were easy-peasy), and the performance is rock-solid. Nicely packaged (it's *tiny*), and has a neat top-speed replay feature too. I managed a true 120kmh with no wind, and 130kmh with a slight tail wind.

Anyway, hopefully this post will help out any others that can't stand the stocker's 'optimistic' speed reporting. Note that I have no connection with the company ... just a very satisfied customer (one that's not impressed very often).

All I need now is a spare set of wheels to save my good knobbies for the trails (I'm getting tired of swapping tires for those more serious trail-rides), and lengthened cables to get my bars higher than the small 1-inch rise that I managed to get with the stock cables.

Sad-to-put-it-away for the year

,
Pete

mechmann_moto · 12-07-2009, 07:52 AM

Great (cold) day in the Santa Ana Mts yesterday. Thomas little KLX was having a blast!

She needs a better front tire though!

anomad · 12-07-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteZ

There are a few out there, but I couldn't bring myself to part with over $100 to fix the problem. But then I found a real winner

by http://www.12oclocklabs.com/ - less expensive than the competition, in-line with stock connectors (install was a snap and the instructions were easy-peasy),

Still 80 bucks.... Sure is a clever little package though.

I would rather buy a GPS unit than that.

PeteZ · 12-08-2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anomad

Still 80 bucks.... Sure is a clever little package though.

I would rather buy a GPS unit than that.

Ya, I agree that if it was $20 cheaper it would be easier to justisfy- but in my case I'm commuting (without my gps) about 8000 kms per year, and for some reason I'm always having to check and reduce my speed to avoid tickets

.... and I found the constant "it's not really 90km" every time I looked down to be irritating.

PeteZ · 12-08-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechmann_moto

Great (cold) day in the Santa Ana Mts yesterday. Thomas little KLX was having a blast!

She needs a better front tire though!

+1 on the front tire..... good on the tarmac, sucks on loose stuff (Had to tweak my triples -way- too many times with the stocker). I found the 606 front and back did a better job on the trail, but still OK on the road
fwiw.

skubidoobie · 12-19-2009, 06:33 AM

Stay tuned for more!

punkenduro · 12-24-2009, 12:16 AM

i get a lot of people i see on trails that think its a dirt bike till they see a plate. blah blah blah, WAIT, THATS PLATED? yes, in fact is it

.

TomN · 12-24-2009, 05:15 AM

How did you get it so clean?

Here is mine from my summer trip

punkenduro · 12-27-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomN

How did you get it so clean?

guess some one here knows me. i cleaned it cus im unemployed and waiting for my first check, so its been limited to job hunting. other than that i have been bumming rides. once i get a check, ill post some proper pictures of my klx, maybe right after a good winter rain

.

Edit: oh and notice the plate doesnt look like its falling off anymore, i lost it (again).

Maxacceleration · 12-28-2009, 02:38 AM

I am really liking this latest KLX.
With its 6 speeds, add a big cylinder and a rack, it sure looks to be a good all-rounder.
I'm really trying to justify it!

TomN · 12-29-2009, 05:17 AM

Motorcycle USA best dual-sport of the year is! KLX250!

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2/5359...09-Awards.aspx

Buzztail · 12-29-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punkenduro

I think you got ALL the goodie off that rear tire

punkenduro · 12-29-2009, 05:52 PM

part of the unemployment thing. once i get a job, some new tires and a trip are in the plans.

skubidoobie · 12-29-2009, 06:09 PM

punkenduro, we're in the same boat. If it gets any worse they're going to repo the cup o' noodles I just ate lol.

12-05-2009, 02:23 PM	#197
PeteZ Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 78	Crazy stock speedo error, and fix I've had my 09 KLX since last March, putting on 13,000 km (50/50) and loving it. Looks like this weekend is my last tho, as the snow is moving in up here in Ottawa, Ontario (thank goodness for heated gloves - and yes the stock stator will handle a pair). Overall I love the bike (rejetted with snorkel and drilled stock exhaust), with enough power to just get by, and a great 'plush' suspension (I don't jump much, mostly trails and a daily commute). But one thing that really bugged my about the bike was that the speedo was +10% fast. As I really got bored with doing the mental math constantly I started looking around for an in-line digital speedo adjuster. There are a few out there, but I couldn't bring myself to part with over $100 to fix the problem. But then I found a real winner by http://www.12oclocklabs.com/ - less expensive than the competition, in-line with stock connectors (install was a snap and the instructions were easy-peasy), and the performance is rock-solid. Nicely packaged (it's tiny), and has a neat top-speed replay feature too. I managed a true 120kmh with no wind, and 130kmh with a slight tail wind. Anyway, hopefully this post will help out any others that can't stand the stocker's 'optimistic' speed reporting. Note that I have no connection with the company ... just a very satisfied customer (one that's not impressed very often). All I need now is a spare set of wheels to save my good knobbies for the trails (I'm getting tired of swapping tires for those more serious trail-rides), and lengthened cables to get my bars higher than the small 1-inch rise that I managed to get with the stock cables. Sad-to-put-it-away for the year , Pete

12-07-2009, 07:52 AM	#198
mechmann_moto n00b Joined: Dec 2009 Location: socal Oddometer: 1	Santiago Peak Great (cold) day in the Santa Ana Mts yesterday. Thomas little KLX was having a blast! She needs a better front tire though!

12-19-2009, 06:33 AM	#202
skubidoobie Loves to Ride Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Westfield, Hell Oddometer: 90	Updates to my '09 Stay tuned for more!

12-24-2009, 12:16 AM	#203
punkenduro now in a cage... Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Murrieta, Ca Oddometer: 737	i get a lot of people i see on trails that think its a dirt bike till they see a plate. blah blah blah, WAIT, THATS PLATED? yes, in fact is it . __________________ the bike, the ride reports, and what ive riden this week, da cage? “There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.” howard zinn

12-24-2009, 05:15 AM	#204
TomN ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Oddometer: 2,477	How did you get it so clean? Here is mine from my summer trip __________________ 2011 DL650 2009 KLX250S

12-29-2009, 05:17 AM	#207
TomN ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Oddometer: 2,477	Motorcycle USA best dual-sport of the year is! KLX250! http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2/5359...09-Awards.aspx __________________ 2011 DL650 2009 KLX250S

12-29-2009, 05:52 PM	#209
punkenduro now in a cage... Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Murrieta, Ca Oddometer: 737	part of the unemployment thing. once i get a job, some new tires and a trip are in the plans. __________________ the bike, the ride reports, and what ive riden this week, da cage? “There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.” howard zinn

12-29-2009, 06:09 PM	#210
skubidoobie Loves to Ride Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Westfield, Hell Oddometer: 90	punkenduro, we're in the same boat. If it gets any worse they're going to repo the cup o' noodles I just ate lol.

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