KLX650 riders UNITE - Page 4

BENRON · 09-07-2006, 06:47 PM

First "mod" I did was to paint the purple frame and rip off the decals

I love my bike. Of course, Ive always been one to embrace unique stuff.

On a recent Advrider group ride I had a couple guys look at one side, Look at the other side, then ask "what is this thing?"

Acerbis handgaurds now installed, Happy-trails skidplate is ordered.

Only complaint I have is the vibration through the bars... But I have yet to do anything about it. Planning on filling them with lead shot one of these days.

BENRON · 09-07-2006, 06:58 PM

Oh, I also have a complaint about the seat.

I've been pondering carving up an old street bike seat to make something to attach over the current seat. Could clip on this comfy, sofa type thing, ride to camp, unclip it, and hit the trail. Would be REALLY neat if one could incorperate a supplemental fuel cell as well... Hmmm... Maybe some luggage racks too...

clapped_r6 · 09-09-2006, 08:04 AM

I've seen a couple for sale around here lately, seems you could mount a http://www.tourtank.com to it pretty easily with the luggage rack. But I think I remember reading that it only carried about 2 quarts of oil???

Think that's enough for an adventure touring bike?

I'm mostly set on a DR, but this one looks interesting....

itsatdm · 09-09-2006, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benp1981

Oh, I also have a complaint about the seat.

I've been pondering carving up an old street bike seat to make something to attach over the current seat. Could clip on this comfy, sofa type thing, ride to camp, unclip it, and hit the trail. Would be REALLY neat if one could incorperate a supplemental fuel cell as well... Hmmm... Maybe some luggage racks too...

See pg 1. Also modified stock seat, now 2 inches wider and flat.

HighwayChile · 09-09-2006, 11:22 PM

as much oil cap. as any 650.

benp , good move on repaint, removing the puke meets color graphics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clapped_r6

I've seen a couple for sale around here lately, seems you could mount a http://www.tourtank.com to it pretty easily with the luggage rack. But I think I remember reading that it only carried about 2 quarts of oil???

Think that's enough for an adventure touring bike?

I'm mostly set on a DR, but this one looks interesting....

HighwayChile · 09-09-2006, 11:24 PM

yeah just steal er' ....borrow itsatdm's

Quote:

Originally Posted by benp1981

Oh, I also have a complaint about the seat.

I've been pondering carving up an old street bike seat to make something to attach over the current seat. Could clip on this comfy, sofa type thing, ride to camp, unclip it, and hit the trail. Would be REALLY neat if one could incorperate a supplemental fuel cell as well... Hmmm... Maybe some luggage racks too...

sandplow · 09-10-2006, 12:03 AM

hey is just got a street legal r model. I wanted to see if anybody knows if it has the same stator as the c model?

R-dubb · 09-11-2006, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandplow

hey is just got a street legal r model. I wanted to see if anybody knows if it has the same stator as the c model?

No, very different and not interchangeble. The R has a primary winding only. Even the cover is different to accomodate the electric starter. Not to mention battery box, air box, regulator, CDI. Don't even think about a conversion.

sandplow · 09-11-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R-dubb

No, very different and not interchangeble. The R has a primary winding only. Even the cover is different to accomodate the electric starter. Not to mention battery box, air box, regulator, CDI. Don't even think about a conversion.

I was thinking of adding a radiator fan do you think the stator that is in the r model would support it?

ronbaror · 09-12-2006, 01:08 PM

I really miss mine.
I had it for several years. One of my all time favorites for sure.
I could never understand the KLR owners....

Then it was stolen.... :(

After a short while I found it....and got it back :)

But soon afterwards, parts were getting stolen off it again.....plastics , CDI , seat , head light..... :(((( (Same guys that stole it the first time)

I re-built it....and continued enjoying the wheelie popping torque

Then, during a nice morning ride, the de-compression mechanism on the exhaust cam shaft broke and took the cylinder head with it.....

I rebuilt it....again.....and sold it...

What a mistake......now they don't make em' anymore.

Posaja · 09-17-2006, 01:44 AM

Hi guys, anyone put the kick start on a C version as I did?? I have some questions about clutch

Posaja · 09-24-2006, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Posaja

Hi guys, anyone put the kick start on a C version as I did?? I have some questions about clutch

No one did it??

Royal Tiger · 09-24-2006, 11:38 AM

I just bought a 93 C. I also got a 95 R parts bike with it. I have the tank and seat from the R and some of the green plastic. I mainly took the R when I bought mine as I wanted to add the kick start to my C. I'm open to parting out the R when I figure out exactly what I have. Another co-worker just bought a clean 95 for $675 and I got both of mine for $900.

Royal Tiger · 09-24-2006, 01:08 PM

One thing I do want to change, is a black seat on the C. Anyone know what seat fits that has the "Kawasaki" on it? I have 2 turquoise seats and one purple and they all have the lettering. I like that look and want a black one. Thanks.

Trey650 · 09-24-2006, 03:44 PM

If anyone is looking for a KLX650 you might be interested in this one. It is not mine nor do I know anything about it, I just saw it for sale.

It was built for Ty Davis by Team Green.

http://www.thumpertalk.com/classifie...1&cat=2&page=8

09-07-2006, 06:47 PM	#46
BENRON I'm Mr. Crabtree Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Slinger, WI Oddometer: 3,094	Can I play too?? First "mod" I did was to paint the purple frame and rip off the decals I love my bike. Of course, Ive always been one to embrace unique stuff. On a recent Advrider group ride I had a couple guys look at one side, Look at the other side, then ask "what is this thing?" Acerbis handgaurds now installed, Happy-trails skidplate is ordered. Only complaint I have is the vibration through the bars... But I have yet to do anything about it. Planning on filling them with lead shot one of these days.

09-10-2006, 12:03 AM	#52
sandplow Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: santa rosa ca Oddometer: 167	klx650r stator hey is just got a street legal r model. I wanted to see if anybody knows if it has the same stator as the c model?

09-12-2006, 01:08 PM	#55
ronbaror V_Ron Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Motorcycle Hell Oddometer: 31	Why don't they make the KLX650R anymore I really miss mine. I had it for several years. One of my all time favorites for sure. I could never understand the KLR owners.... Then it was stolen.... :( After a short while I found it....and got it back :) But soon afterwards, parts were getting stolen off it again.....plastics , CDI , seat , head light..... :(((( (Same guys that stole it the first time) I re-built it....and continued enjoying the wheelie popping torque Then, during a nice morning ride, the de-compression mechanism on the exhaust cam shaft broke and took the cylinder head with it..... I rebuilt it....again.....and sold it... What a mistake......now they don't make em' anymore. __________________ Ron Currently : 05 DL 650 Previous Bikes: 02 DRZ400 96 Kawasaki KLX650R 94 KTM 620 EGS 89 Suzuki DR Big 750 88 Suzuki Katana 600F 85 Suzuki DR 600 84 Suzuki DR 250

09-17-2006, 01:44 AM	#56
Posaja Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Oddometer: 49	Hi guys, anyone put the kick start on a C version as I did?? I have some questions about clutch __________________ Visit http://www.enduristianonimi.it and http://klx_blog.blog.tiscali.it/

09-24-2006, 11:38 AM	#58
Royal Tiger Panzerkampfwagen VI Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Oddometer: 1,115	I just bought a 93 C. I also got a 95 R parts bike with it. I have the tank and seat from the R and some of the green plastic. I mainly took the R when I bought mine as I wanted to add the kick start to my C. I'm open to parting out the R when I figure out exactly what I have. Another co-worker just bought a clean 95 for $675 and I got both of mine for $900. __________________ Dan 2005 BMW R1200ST 2007 BMW G650X XChallenge

09-07-2006, 06:58 PM	#47
BENRON I'm Mr. Crabtree Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Slinger, WI Oddometer: 3,094	Oh, I also have a complaint about the seat. I've been pondering carving up an old street bike seat to make something to attach over the current seat. Could clip on this comfy, sofa type thing, ride to camp, unclip it, and hit the trail. Would be REALLY neat if one could incorperate a supplemental fuel cell as well... Hmmm... Maybe some luggage racks too...

09-24-2006, 01:08 PM	#59
Royal Tiger Panzerkampfwagen VI Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Oddometer: 1,115	One thing I do want to change, is a black seat on the C. Anyone know what seat fits that has the "Kawasaki" on it? I have 2 turquoise seats and one purple and they all have the lettering. I like that look and want a black one. Thanks. __________________ Dan 2005 BMW R1200ST 2007 BMW G650X XChallenge

09-24-2006, 03:44 PM	#60
Trey650 Are We There Yet? Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Poway, California Oddometer: 1,813	If anyone is looking for a KLX650 you might be interested in this one. It is not mine nor do I know anything about it, I just saw it for sale. It was built for Ty Davis by Team Green. http://www.thumpertalk.com/classifie...1&cat=2&page=8 __________________ 2006 CRF450X 2001 XR650R DS 2005 CRF230F For Sale 2002 Polaris 400 Scrambler For Sale Class 10 Cage DRIVE Class 10 Champion Save $5 on Smugmug!! Use code cQNk2QFrIDFCo

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