06 klr mod advice--

[haulazz]

o.k.--time for a mod or two--first the brakes on this thing sucks I ordered the galpher brake lines and they should be in tomorrow and hopefully installed --I will get race pad also--that should solve that --I hope----- Has anyone done this yet and what comments do you have--- Second I want to know if you have changed your sprocket to get better low or high speeds --Do you ride more on street or dirt and did you change front or back sprocket or both and what gains or losses did you get---next I want more stability --is there a fork brace avaiable for this thing or a steering dampner-- I got 169 miles on her now and i kind of put her through the paces today--top speed on speedo app 90-95 I weight 210 and it was kinda of windy and that was without ducking--a few 1st gear wheelies to get the feel of it and some hard cornering (I was very suprised to take a few curves where I live at 75-80 mph) ---so far loving it, I would always like more power but this thing is a blast----:D

[weave]

Other than brakes , progressive fork springs and a fork brace are the best mods you can do.Most all of my riding is hilly twisty backroads.

[scooterhose]

I know a few people that put a larger front for travel,then put the stock back on when they get to the trails. Seems like a lot of trouble to me. I have thought about puttin on a larger rear sprocket though. Just a tooth or two.

Scooter

[Juice]

With a little luck and the wind on my back. I can get the old girl up to about 70 mph. And @ 70 mph she is shaking like British Nanny on crack.

Me and Kevin were talking last night about a fork brace or a stabilizer. I really regret the decision of going with that aggressive of a tire. I do way to much commuting. If anyone does pick up a fork brace let me know how it works out.

[JayD]

There are some that say the frt fender catches crosswinds at 75-85 and allows the bike to shake or weave.......
A KTM fender looks good and supposedly helps
(I cut mine shorter)
my bike is the last one
http://www.pbase.com/jaydee/image/55742328.jpg

The hand guards supposedly do the same
(I took mine off)

I think the thing that helped the most was modifying my rear suspension so that I only have 2.5 inches of sag
That leveled out the bike and stabilized my highway riding.

For you guys over 130-150 lbs this will help
(stock spring is set up for that weight rider)

The cheapest (60 bucks?) way to "stiffen" the rear spring more than #5 on the shock is to buy some of Eagle Mikes raising links.
The shorter dogbones raise up the rear end 1 inch but with less leverage on the shock, make it act as if it were a 425lbs spring opposed to a 300lbs one

Also the KLR only has 9 inches of rear travel (6 in real life) so an extra inch is not a bad idea
(DR has 10 and XRL has 11)

[scooterhose]

Wow, I feel real lucky, I can get at least 95mph out of my KLR and its stable.
No shakes or wobbles.

Scooter

[Flying Low]

Me and Kevin were talking last night about a fork brace or a stabilizer. ... If anyone does pick up a fork brace let me know how it works out.

Juice, there are a few opinions out there that say the fork brace is not a significant improvement. i'm still doing some more follow up on it. i think most people work on stiffining the suspension (front and back) and that does alot more for the bike than anything else.

[scootertrash]

I def. will do the brake lines, and heavier oil and maybe better springs in the front. My 04 could run 80 easy following Craig on his Weeeeee Strom. And I haven't gotten the new one past 65 yet. I took my handgaurds off last night and I am looking foward to ride and see if there is any noticable difference.

[haulazz]

I know a few people that put a larger front for travel,then put the stock back on when they get to the trails. Seems like a lot of trouble to me. I have thought about puttin on a larger rear sprocket though. Just a tooth or two.

Scooter


for hwy speeds you would want to go with a smaller front so that the engine does not have to strain and also by changing the front you will be able to keep the stock chain--if you change the rear the sprocket will be larger and require a new chain (more cost) yes the front is a little harder but those of you who do not do a lot of dirt biking it would be beneficial--

about the front fork brace--who makes it i wouldnt mind spending the money to see if it works--also i will play with my suspension wants i get a little more educated on setup procedures for this bike--I do not want a redneck mechanic telling me what he thinks I want a mech that knows what he is doing because when i change it i dont want to be guessing and wind up getting worse handling-the bikes not bad as is--To me!

[scooterhose]

for hwy speeds you would want to go with a smaller front so that the engine does not have to strain and also by changing the front you will be able to keep the stock chain--if you change the rear the sprocket will be larger and require a new chain (more cost) yes the front is a little harder but those of you who do not do a lot of dirt biking it would be beneficial--

about the front fork brace--who makes it i wouldnt mind spending the money to see if it works--also i will play with my suspension wants i get a little more educated on setup procedures for this bike--I do not want a redneck mechanic telling me what he thinks I want a mech that knows what he is doing because when i change it i dont want to be guessing and wind up getting worse handling-the bikes not bad as is--To me!

True, you can keep the stock chain w/front sprocket change. I believe their intent was to lower revs at hwy speeds. As for strain, both people I know that did this are much larger than I and load their bikes heavier. I never asked what effect it had on MPG.

Scooter

[haulazz]

True, you can keep the stock chain w/front sprocket change. I believe their intent was to lower revs at hwy speeds. As for strain, both people I know that did this are much larger than I and load their bikes heavier. I never asked what effect it had on MPG.

Scooter


front sprocket change will lower revs--Im just asking some questions that im not sure about before i make any changes--If someone changed what im about to and there isnt any good effects i want to know so i dont waist any money or time---I also cant wait to get together with other 650's just to see some mods and talk to others so i can decide on what i actually want to do-- my Galpher brake lines didnt make it in today so it will be fri before i can make the install--

[scooterhose]

front sprocket change will lower revs--Im just asking some questions that im not sure about before i make any changes--If someone changed what im about to and there isnt any good effects i want to know so i dont waist any money or time---I also cant wait to get together with other 650's just to see some mods and talk to others so i can decide on what i actually want to do-- my Galpher brake lines didnt make it in today so it will be fri before i can make the install--

I understand , Have you tried here? http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html
They have lots of Q's and A's. I remember some gearing and forkbrace info.

The fella I am refering to posts here.
http://www.klr650.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=966f4c891d0d99cd393de50ca32b98a6
I would ask any specific question you had for you but I'm really buisy w/moving.
His user name is curtis. Greengoose would prolly be helpful too.
you'll have to join the site to post,its free what the hell. he/they post in the north texas part of the forum.

Scooter

[haulazz]

I understand , Have you tried here? http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html
They have lots of Q's and A's. I remember some gearing and forkbrace info.

The fella I am refering to posts here.
http://www.klr650.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=966f4c891d0d99cd393de50ca32b98a6
I would ask any specific question you had for you but I'm really buisy w/moving.
His user name is curtis. Greengoose would prolly be helpful too.
you'll have to join the site to post,its free what the hell. he/they post in the north texas part of the forum.

Scooter


hey thanks--thats what im looking for--inormation--

[scooterhose]

More than glad to help.


Scooter

[weave]

I probably put 10,000 miles on my bike before I added the Fork Brace(K-9 from arrowhead) difference was night and day, I ride hilly twisty rough roads in a spirted manner, Have over 20,000 on the bike now, best advice is to ride
enough to figure out the best mods for the type of riiding you enjoy.

[weave]

your more than welcome to come over and check it out. I ride most every weekend, if were not at the beach surfing, I am an old geezer but I'm immature for my age.

[haulazz]

your more than welcome to come over and check it out. I ride most every weekend, if were not at the beach surfing, I am an old geezer but I'm immature for my age.


thanks weave --if your ever riding give me a call--985-507-9946 Roddy --i work in covington