KLR 650 Modifications - Page 52

binskies · 02-05-2011, 08:38 PM

This is how she looked when I bought her

The ding on the tank isn't as big as it looks in the pic. I can't wait to start doing some dual-sport riding.

mikejet · 02-06-2011, 06:00 AM

Hey all, Here`s a list of what i`ve done ( so far ) on my 2008 Green Machine

remove clutch switch
remove side stand switch
relocated rear blinkers
mercedes breather valve
open up airbox
stainless steel oil filter
eagle mike doohickey and torsion spring
added headlight off switch
12 volt power outlet
heated gear outlet
Trax panniers and mounts ( Heavy Duty Man )
4" tube carrier ( front of frame )
Aluminum skid plate
tank bag
1.5 handle bar risers
Roo knobbies ( nice! )
Cee Bailey headlight protector
Custom fab`d spare tire / crutch carrier ( changing flats )
Rear master cylinder guard
Yuasa sealed battery

MotoBoss · 02-06-2011, 08:40 AM

I can't remember or count all the changes or mods!
Still digg'n the '98................

johnwesley · 02-06-2011, 05:11 PM

I really thought I had put my bikes in here, but after looking I haven't put either one in. I save you the boring details on my 89' and go straight to the 08. there is too much done for me to remember it all or to list it. If you see something you want to know about just ask. here the high point

705 kit
stgII head
fmf header w/ leo pipe
woody's supe lace wheel set
yz250 forks dail in by motocd.com
long travel rear shock with 10" of travel and 11" front
custom dubble wall skid plate
custom side panels
H-T elite pannier racks
heated grips
fat bars

windshield mount

the elite racks pull the panniers in tight with the frame 7" tetons

tail system with 5" panniers

with new suspension set up completely bottomed it has 2" clearance

home made rad guard

plenty of ground clearance

bete · 02-06-2011, 06:30 PM

Hey John, thats a sweet set up KLR. I'm getting ready to do a big bore because mine is suckin the oil, Do you think theres a big diferance between the 685 and the 705? did you go with larger valves and porting? stock cams? thanks, bete.

johnwesley · 02-06-2011, 06:59 PM

actually there is a difference and it is felt in the lower end and midrange performance. Seems to be the same up top. I had the 685 and STGII head before going to the 705 kit.

the heads are ported with polished combustion chamber with over size valves. I have not tried cams yet, but wouldn't mind moving the peak torque up 500 rpms. My issue is that no one I have talked with has enough experience with the cams to give me clear advice on what grinds to look for. I would like the same curve just moved up about 500 rpms which would also give me a few extra ponies up top. I am sitting at 45 rwhp right now and it runs nice. It pulls a 17 tooth front well fully loaded

pzs · 02-07-2011, 02:37 PM

What is the benifit to fitting an 18 or 19 inch front wheel on the KLR.
This seems to be a popular mod on this bike, more so that in any other big singles forums I can see, I

newcastleadam · 02-07-2011, 03:37 PM

The Pig in fighting trim

MetalBender · 02-11-2011, 07:55 PM

Today I got the 705 kit and stage 2 hot cams ordered. Exhaust and jet kit are done. Looking forward to the results.

Is there a way to advance the stator? An offset key or cdi that will pick up quicker?

This is all I've found so far. http://ignitech.cz/english/aindex.htm

ETrider · 02-15-2011, 05:59 PM

The KLR 250 fairing mod. Sometimes less is more.

wparkinson · 02-15-2011, 06:34 PM

Ok guys.... posted this over on KLR World....I will post it here... Although I am not the first....Here it is..

MISC 009 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr

MISC 008 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr

Was a pretty streaight forward swap... I think it turned out pretty good...

nigelcorn · 02-15-2011, 06:45 PM

Hmm, I haven't heard of this one yet. What is the benefit of putting the '08 swingarm on the previous gen?

wparkinson · 02-15-2011, 07:29 PM

Well... for one... Better rear brake... Cleaner look... Who cares.. I got bored...LOL

johnwesley · 02-15-2011, 07:36 PM

it should also be more rigid as is a d shaped arm as compared to the square

wparkinson · 02-15-2011, 07:43 PM

KLX 650R radiators on the KLR....

KLX radiator on KLR 007 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr

KLX radiator on KLR 008 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr

KLX radiator on KLR 009 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr

KLX radiator on KLR 010 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr

KLX radiator on KLR 018 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr

Overflow 001 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr

Overflow 007 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr

What ya think?

02-05-2011, 08:38 PM	#766
binskies Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Denver Oddometer: 130	My "new to me" KLR This is how she looked when I bought her The ding on the tank isn't as big as it looks in the pic. I can't wait to start doing some dual-sport riding. __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW! What a ride!"

02-06-2011, 06:00 AM	#767
mikejet KlrKid Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey Oddometer: 87	KLR Mods Hey all, Here`s a list of what i`ve done ( so far ) on my 2008 Green Machine remove clutch switch remove side stand switch relocated rear blinkers mercedes breather valve open up airbox stainless steel oil filter eagle mike doohickey and torsion spring added headlight off switch 12 volt power outlet heated gear outlet Trax panniers and mounts ( Heavy Duty Man ) 4" tube carrier ( front of frame ) Aluminum skid plate tank bag 1.5 handle bar risers Roo knobbies ( nice! ) Cee Bailey headlight protector Custom fab`d spare tire / crutch carrier ( changing flats ) Rear master cylinder guard Yuasa sealed battery Attached Images __________________ MikeJet: When life throws you a curve - Hit the Throttle Current Stable: 2011 Kawasaki Concours - 2001 Harley Road King 1978 BMW R100S

02-06-2011, 08:40 AM	#768
MotoBoss Tundra Thumper Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Mid South Indiana Oddometer: 2,226	I can't remember or count all the changes or mods! Still digg'n the '98................ Attached Images __________________ DONATE TO ADVRider sidestandup.com ridedualsport.com motoboss-terlingua-bound.blogspot.com MSF Rider Coach-Rider's Edge Instructor-Track Coach

02-06-2011, 05:11 PM	#769
johnwesley wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	I really thought I had put my bikes in here, but after looking I haven't put either one in. I save you the boring details on my 89' and go straight to the 08. there is too much done for me to remember it all or to list it. If you see something you want to know about just ask. here the high point 705 kit stgII head fmf header w/ leo pipe woody's supe lace wheel set yz250 forks dail in by motocd.com long travel rear shock with 10" of travel and 11" front custom dubble wall skid plate custom side panels H-T elite pannier racks heated grips fat bars windshield mount the elite racks pull the panniers in tight with the frame 7" tetons tail system with 5" panniers with new suspension set up completely bottomed it has 2" clearance home made rad guard plenty of ground clearance __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

02-06-2011, 06:59 PM	#771
johnwesley wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	actually there is a difference and it is felt in the lower end and midrange performance. Seems to be the same up top. I had the 685 and STGII head before going to the 705 kit. the heads are ported with polished combustion chamber with over size valves. I have not tried cams yet, but wouldn't mind moving the peak torque up 500 rpms. My issue is that no one I have talked with has enough experience with the cams to give me clear advice on what grinds to look for. I would like the same curve just moved up about 500 rpms which would also give me a few extra ponies up top. I am sitting at 45 rwhp right now and it runs nice. It pulls a 17 tooth front well fully loaded __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

02-06-2011, 06:30 PM	#770
bete Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: kansas Flint Hills Oddometer: 427	Hey John, thats a sweet set up KLR. I'm getting ready to do a big bore because mine is suckin the oil, Do you think theres a big diferance between the 685 and the 705? did you go with larger valves and porting? stock cams? thanks, bete.

02-07-2011, 02:37 PM	#772
pzs Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Central Australia, desert dweller Oddometer: 142	why 18 inch front wheel? What is the benifit to fitting an 18 or 19 inch front wheel on the KLR. This seems to be a popular mod on this bike, more so that in any other big singles forums I can see, I

02-07-2011, 03:37 PM	#773
newcastleadam Artful Tagger Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Gainesville, Fl Oddometer: 3,423	The Pig in fighting trim __________________ Adam 86 KLR250 01 KLR685 06 K1200LT As ever, buyer and seller of all things KLR KLR Doohickey Wrench available! The North Florida Tag-O-Rama wants YOU!

02-11-2011, 07:55 PM	#774
MetalBender none Joined: Mar 2009 Oddometer: 554	Today I got the 705 kit and stage 2 hot cams ordered. Exhaust and jet kit are done. Looking forward to the results. Is there a way to advance the stator? An offset key or cdi that will pick up quicker? This is all I've found so far. http://ignitech.cz/english/aindex.htm

02-15-2011, 05:59 PM	#775
ETrider Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Tanasi Oddometer: 350	The KLR 250 fairing mod. Sometimes less is more. __________________ '05 KLR 650 '10 Giant Yukon

02-15-2011, 06:34 PM	#776
wparkinson Gear Whore Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Who the hell knows today!!!!!! Oddometer: 1,965	08 KLR swing arm on an 05..... Ok guys.... posted this over on KLR World....I will post it here... Although I am not the first....Here it is.. MISC 009 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr MISC 008 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr Was a pretty streaight forward swap... I think it turned out pretty good... __________________ ROCK 1 KLR 0 My YouTube Channel My Flickr Page

02-15-2011, 06:45 PM	#777
nigelcorn Wannabe. Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Oddometer: 740	Hmm, I haven't heard of this one yet. What is the benefit of putting the '08 swingarm on the previous gen?

02-15-2011, 07:29 PM	#778
wparkinson Gear Whore Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Who the hell knows today!!!!!! Oddometer: 1,965	Well... for one... Better rear brake... Cleaner look... Who cares.. I got bored...LOL __________________ ROCK 1 KLR 0 My YouTube Channel My Flickr Page

02-15-2011, 07:36 PM	#779
johnwesley wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	it should also be more rigid as is a d shaped arm as compared to the square __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

02-15-2011, 07:43 PM	#780
wparkinson Gear Whore Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Who the hell knows today!!!!!! Oddometer: 1,965	How about this? KLX 650R radiators on the KLR.... KLX radiator on KLR 007 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr KLX radiator on KLR 008 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr KLX radiator on KLR 009 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr KLX radiator on KLR 010 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr KLX radiator on KLR 018 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr Overflow 001 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr Overflow 007 by sky_soldier_82nd, on Flickr What ya think? __________________ ROCK 1 KLR 0 My YouTube Channel My Flickr Page

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