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Forum: Other Brands 08-14-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
you can't see it well, but over the weekend I...

you can't see it well, but over the weekend I finally got the new front tire on the KLR. That gave me the opportunity to get my tire changing equipment put up and out of the way so I could...
Forum: Other Brands 08-01-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
turns out my old links were lowering links and...

turns out my old links were lowering links and not stock. I was flat footing it before. Now I'm on the balls of my feet. The new shock feels nice too!
Forum: Other Brands 08-01-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
couldn't wait, so I started in on the upgrades...

couldn't wait, so I started in on the upgrades last night. Really only took about an hour or so to get the new shock and the links on. I haven't gotten it off the table yet though. I found a small...
Forum: Other Brands 07-31-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
Mail call! new links to raise the rear end...

Mail call! new links to raise the rear end rather than lower it. New rear shock by Progressive, new fork brace! Now I just need to find time to install all of it.
Forum: Other Brands 07-26-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
last night I made the decision to spend nearly...

last night I made the decision to spend nearly 600 bucks for a rear shock for the KLR. It's a Progressive 465. There are very few shock/spring options for these bikes. None are a cheap...
Forum: Other Brands 07-25-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
as you can see, I used an old tour master tank...

as you can see, I used an old tour master tank bag from my Concours days as a trunk bag for the KLR. Right now it's doing duty as I collect tools and spare parts for ADV riding.

I ran through the...
Forum: Other Brands 07-13-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
installed rear crash bars after painting them...

installed rear crash bars after painting them green. I've received the front ones but not painted yet. Hopefully I'll get some time to paint them and get installed by next week. I will also be...
Forum: Other Brands 07-10-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
Mine is an 01 with 43k miles on it. no thermobob...

Mine is an 01 with 43k miles on it. no thermobob and it hasn't exploded yet. :D
Forum: Other Brands 07-03-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
Another shakedown run on the KLR. this time I...

Another shakedown run on the KLR. this time I took it out on the highway for about 50 miles. the parabellum windshield I added to the bike is perfect. no complaints at all. wind over the top hit in...
Forum: Other Brands 06-29-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
So, today I was out putting around on the killer....

So, today I was out putting around on the killer. when I got back, I decided to pull the trigger on the Parabellum windshield. it's supposed to arrive by Wednesday.

I also fabricated some peg...
Forum: Other Brands 06-27-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
There's two windshields I'm looking at. one is...

There's two windshields I'm looking at. one is Parabellum. it's a bit more upright and ADV style. I'm 6 ft tall to begin with, so seeing over it will be no problem. That's also why I want to...
Forum: Other Brands 06-26-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
so, I got a new shifter and replacement brake...

so, I got a new shifter and replacement brake pads over the weekend. took me all of 15 minutes to swap things out. rear brakes are notoriously weak on these bikes, but they are MUCH improved. ...
Forum: Other Brands 06-23-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
got the new speedo cable and installed it....

got the new speedo cable and installed it. everything is working as expected. I'll be sure to check the hub when I have the front wheel off for replacement, but for now, it's working fine.

I...
Forum: Other Brands 06-17-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
no clue. it's on the list to check out at some...

no clue. it's on the list to check out at some point. I suspect it was because there are a number of other mods that were done to it. don't know for sure though, so gotta check.
Forum: Other Brands 06-17-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
I replaced the radiator an hoses today and got...

I replaced the radiator an hoses today and got the fan wiring hooked up properly. Also changed the oil and added a charger connector for winter use. I took it out for a test ride and found some off...
Forum: Other Brands 06-15-2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
Yes, they are 705s. not the greatest for...

Yes, they are 705s. not the greatest for dirt/sand/mud, but I plan on some street riding and hard packed dirt roads to get some experience on the bike before I do anything adventurous.

...and...
Forum: Other Brands 06-14-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
new tire. new winkers. new sprocket. :)

new tire. new winkers. new sprocket. :)
Forum: Other Brands 06-12-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
took the speedo cable apart today. it's broke. ...

took the speedo cable apart today. it's broke. explains why the speedo wasn't working. :(

I ordered a new one and also turn signals and a LED relay. I'm hoping by next week to have it on the...
Forum: Other Brands 06-09-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
I'll check into the gen 2 pipes. I'd like to get...

I'll check into the gen 2 pipes. I'd like to get an aftermarket muffler and could do those at the same time.

I hear you on the bypasses. the neutral switch was already done. the kickstand...
Forum: Other Brands 06-09-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
so, this week I dug into the electricals of the...

so, this week I dug into the electricals of the bike. wiring diagrams do little to tell you what plug connects to what. Chilton's manuals with B/W pictures don't help much either. :D

I replaced...
Forum: Other Brands 06-07-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,492
Posted By Sport Rider
2001 KLR 650 Refresh

before and after of some cosmetic changes I've done. Still LOTS more work/fixing to do. Some electrical things are still pending and I'm hoping to have it running by the end of the week if the...
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