was: big bore kit or 16t sprocket, now: speed on a klr

[Tumu Rock]

I managed to hit 100 mph GPS speed on my VT-LAB2V ride...fully loaded (tank panniers, saddle bags, Givi top box, backpack, and my own 240 lb ass), fully wound out, fully tucked in, on a downhill, with a tailwind... Yes I burned oil. Yes, on the interstates I wish I had a 16T sprocket (or a KTM 990). I ran a 15T the whole way and in the desert...it really is a happy medium. Stu's bike had the 685 kit, mine is stock and off the line it was pretty close in terms of acceleration but I think he was geared down a bit too.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "ocpianoman" wrote: > > If you're constantly wanting to get from 0-60mph in under 4 seconds or > go faster than 85mph you're probably on the wrong bike. My stock KLR > seems to be happier at 5k rpm and 72mph than going much faster than > that. Oil consumption reportedly goes up at prolonged revs higher than > 5k. >