KLR650 Only Thread...... - Page 181

RandoCommando · 06-19-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiBumBrian

I looked at the graph and was a bit disappointed with overall HP but he said the T63s I was running took a good 3+ HP off the results and caused the slight "blip" on my power curve.

With a full IMS tank of gas she weighs in at 365 lbs.Once more I thought I had lightened her more than that...

So. What was the HP? And what kit do you have for the increased HP?
And how did you get your KLR so damn light? LOL

RandoCommando · 06-19-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by newcastleadam

Center to center.

Thank you much!

SkiBumBrian · 06-19-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RandoCommando

So. What was the HP? And what kit do you have for the increased HP?
And how did you get your KLR so damn light? LOL

The dyno graph says it to the left, 38.8. Tim says most stock KLRs read abt 33 with stock tires so it looks like I gained about 9 HP from the mods I have done....Oh. I have the 688, ported, big valves, hot cams, full flow exhaust and no air box. Thats pretty much the performance mods...

RandoCommando · 06-19-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiBumBrian

The dyno graph says it to the left, 38.8. Tim says most stock KLRs read abt 33 with stock tires so it looks like I gained about 9 HP from the mods I have done....

Nice.
Did you do the 688 kit?

Gooch · 06-19-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by XDragRacer

One thinks of 'jet," or "jetting,' as an action word, as in jet plane, jet pack, New York Jets, etc. This action-suggesting word may lead to unrealistic expectations from carburetor jets and jetting, both rather passive in reality.

As anyone following the NFL knows, it has lead to unrealistic expectations from the New York Jets as well. Certainly, most observers do not associate them with positive action words; despite expectations, they are, in reality, rather passive.

SkiBumBrian · 06-19-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RandoCommando

Nice.
Did you do the 688 kit?

I forgot abt your question. I edited my previous post...

RandoCommando · 06-19-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiBumBrian

I forgot abt your question. I edited my previous post...

Thanks!!!

RandoCommando · 06-19-2012, 01:21 PM

Ok.
So I bought an alleged set of lowering links from and inmate on here.
They supposedly are 3" lowering links.
Not sure about that.
They measure from center hole to center hole 5 5/8".
From outside end to outside end 6 13/16".
Or from inner edge of hole to inner edge of hole 5".
Any ideas if these are stock size or lowering links?
I have nothing to compare them to.

SkiBumBrian · 06-19-2012, 01:22 PM

Yep. Longer links equals lower ride.... Its a geometry thing

RandoCommando · 06-19-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiBumBrian

Yep. Longer links equals lower ride.... Its a geometry thing

So you're saying these are definitely lowering links?
Any idea as to how much they lower the bike?

SkiBumBrian · 06-19-2012, 01:27 PM

Since they are 5/8" longer (given stock is 5" C/L to C/L) and yours ar 5 5/8" they are definitely lowering links, by how much I dont know. It is such a fast swap out I would just try 'em....

XpressCS · 06-19-2012, 01:28 PM

Question for those who have had issues with the footpeg bolts. I went off a small, seemingly harmless jump that even a prius could handle, come to find out that my landing was rougher than expected, due to losing a footpeg. Turns out, the bolts holding the peg in stripped right on out, pulling all of the threads from the frame with them. How would I go about fixing this? Funny thing is I had just tightened the bolts up earlier, they were a tid bit loose.

I was thinking of drilling through the frame entirely then using some grade 8 bolts and nuts. Welding them on, nor welding braces on does not seem optional at this point..

RandoCommando · 06-19-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiBumBrian

Since they are 5/8" longer (given stock is 5" C/L to C/L) and yours ar 5 5/8" they are definitely lowering links, by how much I dont know. It is such a fast swap out I would just try 'em....

Sounds good Brian. Thanks much!
The reason I got these is because when I put the Progressive 465 w/RAP on my bike, it seemed to raise it higher.
Me being vertically challenged made it more difficult to ride the trails.
So I decided to buy these to see if it would help.
They were cheap enough, only $20 shipped direct to me.
When I get the bike back from the shop, I'll put them on and see how much they lower the bike.

SkiBumBrian · 06-19-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by XpressCS

Question for those who have had issues with the footpeg bolts. I went off a small, seemingly harmless jump that even a prius could handle, come to find out that my landing was rougher than expected, due to losing a footpeg. Turns out, the bolts holding the peg in stripped right on out, pulling all of the threads from the frame with them. How would I go about fixing this? Funny thing is I had just tightened the bolts up earlier, they were a tid bit loose.

I was thinking of drilling through the frame entirely then using some grade 8 bolts and nuts. Welding does not seem optional at this point..

I was told not to drill through the frame unless you weld some sleeves in or it seriously weakens the frame. Mine need to be tightened constantly but have not stripped out yet (a fairly common occurence) so I cant help you with the fix. I think there is a thread on it on the .net site......

SkiBumBrian · 06-19-2012, 01:34 PM

I bet you will love the change.....

06-19-2012, 01:21 PM	#2708
RandoCommando Wannabe Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Philly, PA Oddometer: 928	Lowering Links Ok. So I bought an alleged set of lowering links from and inmate on here. They supposedly are 3" lowering links. Not sure about that. They measure from center hole to center hole 5 5/8". From outside end to outside end 6 13/16". Or from inner edge of hole to inner edge of hole 5". Any ideas if these are stock size or lowering links? I have nothing to compare them to. __________________ 1999 KLR 650 (her name is KLaRissa) DOOHICKEY DONE! 2013 BMW F800GS (soon to be named) Please. Ride careful, ride safe, ride defensively! This thread should be mandatory reading! MySPOT

06-19-2012, 01:22 PM	#2709
SkiBumBrian DualSport Crazy !! Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Redding, CA Oddometer: 835	Yep. Longer links equals lower ride.... Its a geometry thing __________________ "Where ever you are, there you go..."

06-19-2012, 01:27 PM	#2711
SkiBumBrian DualSport Crazy !! Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Redding, CA Oddometer: 835	Since they are 5/8" longer (given stock is 5" C/L to C/L) and yours ar 5 5/8" they are definitely lowering links, by how much I dont know. It is such a fast swap out I would just try 'em.... __________________ "Where ever you are, there you go..."

06-19-2012, 01:28 PM	#2712
XpressCS Luminous nut Joined: May 2012 Location: The big box California Oddometer: 290	Question for those who have had issues with the footpeg bolts. I went off a small, seemingly harmless jump that even a prius could handle, come to find out that my landing was rougher than expected, due to losing a footpeg. Turns out, the bolts holding the peg in stripped right on out, pulling all of the threads from the frame with them. How would I go about fixing this? Funny thing is I had just tightened the bolts up earlier, they were a tid bit loose. I was thinking of drilling through the frame entirely then using some grade 8 bolts and nuts. Welding them on, nor welding braces on does not seem optional at this point.. __________________ 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

06-19-2012, 01:34 PM	#2715
SkiBumBrian DualSport Crazy !! Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Redding, CA Oddometer: 835	I bet you will love the change..... __________________ "Where ever you are, there you go..."

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