elka 3-way suspension on its way

[RobertWichert]

OK, I did it. I switched to a 13 tooth front sprocket. No change to the back sprocket. No change needed to the chain. I honestly can't tell the difference in 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Fourth seems to end earlier than before and I want to shift up from 5th, but there is no sixth. All in all, it's fine, even on the freeway. It's buzzier than before, and I'm riding at 70 instead of 80 (indicated) but that's acceptable. I got it up to 80, no problem, and it will redline in 5th, for sure. Acceleration on the freeway is great, too. Somebody said that would be the case, and it is. I actually can't tell any difference in first though, so any advantage on the trails remains to be seen. From what I can tell, it isn't low enough to really crawl. Man, I'd kill for a six speed, or even a two-speed primary. Heck, a REALLY wide ratio gearbox would be OK with me. Compromise, compromise.... -- Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

[Jud]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote:

> > Man, I'd kill for a six speed, or even a two-speed primary. Heck, a > REALLY wide ratio gearbox would be OK with me. Compromise, compromise.... > > --

This is the one thing it would be nice if KHI would do. It is the one thing the aftarmarket can't do.

[Fred Hink]

IMS back in the day used to make a wide ratio gear set for the CR500.  If there were enough demand, a wide ratio gear set could be made for the KLR. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] judjonzz@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:45 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report   --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote:

> > Man, I'd kill for a

six speed, or even a two-speed primary. Heck, a

> REALLY wide ratio

gearbox would be OK with me. Compromise, compromise....

> > --

This is the one thing it would be nice if KHI would do. It is the one thing the aftarmarket can't do.

[Bob K]

I don't think the stock KLR has enough grunt to pull a 6th gear with a large rider or a loaded bike.  Wish it did though...........   Bob 09     To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; judjonzz@... From: moabmc@... Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:45:23 -0600 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report   IMS back in the day used to make a wide ratio gear set for the CR500.  If there were enough demand, a wide ratio gear set could be made for the KLR. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] judjonzz@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:45 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report  

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > Man, I'd kill for a six speed, or even a two-speed primary. Heck, a > REALLY wide ratio gearbox would be OK with me. Compromise, compromise.... > > -- This is the one thing it would be nice if KHI would do. It is the one thing the aftarmarket can't do.

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[Randall Marbach]

IMS back in the day used to make a wide ratio gear set for the CR500.  If there were enough demand, a wide ratio gear set could be made for the KLR. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] judjonzz@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:45 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report   --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote:

> > Man, I'd kill for a

six speed, or even a two-speed primary. Heck, a

> REALLY wide ratio

gearbox would be OK with me. Compromise, compromise....

> > --

This is the one thing it would be nice if KHI would do. It is the one thing the aftarmarket can't do.

[RobertWichert]

What would a mod like that cost, Fred, if it was available? I personally would be much more interested in that compared to more displacement. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 9/8/2010 2:45 PM, Fred Hink wrote:   IMS back in the day used to make a wide ratio gear set for the CR500.  If there were enough demand, a wide ratio gear set could be made for the KLR. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] judjonzz@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:45 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report   --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert robert@... wrote: > > Man, I'd kill for a six speed, or even a two-speed primary. Heck, a > REALLY wide ratio gearbox would be OK with me. Compromise, compromise.... > > -- This is the one thing it would be nice if KHI would do. It is the one thing the aftarmarket can't do.

[RobertWichert]

My idea was to put the sixth gear on the bottom. WAY on the bottom. Basically make the current ratio in 5th gear sixth, and make the new 1st a big step lower. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 9/8/2010 3:06 PM, Bob K wrote: I don't think the stock KLR has enough grunt to pull a 6th gear with a large rider or a loaded bike. Wish it did though........... Bob 09 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; judjonzz@... From: moabmc@... Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:45:23 -0600 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report IMS back in the day used to make a wide ratio gear set for the CR500. If there were enough demand, a wide ratio gear set could be made for the KLR. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com [b]From:[/b] judjonzz@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:45 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert robert@... wrote: > > Man, I'd kill for a six speed, or even a two-speed primary. Heck, a > REALLY wide ratio gearbox would be OK with me. Compromise, compromise.... > > -- This is the one thing it would be nice if KHI would do. It is the one thing the aftarmarket can't do.

[guymanbro]

I just plunked down nearly $1K for a new rear shock. Haven't heard nor found any reports on this unit so I'll be sure to post a review when I get it on the bike and get a few miles under it. I basically traded a running '93 KLR with a cracked engine case for this unit. [sold the bike at a yard sale for $1K] I hope to never need another shock in all my KLR years. da Vermonster

[Fred Hink]

I guess that depends on what ratio the 6th gear is and what final drive ratio you use. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] cbrxx98@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 08, 2010 4:06 PM [b]To:[/b] moabmc@... ; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report I don't think the stock KLR has enough grunt to pull a 6th gear with a large rider or a loaded bike.  Wish it did though...........   Bob 09     To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; judjonzz@... From: moabmc@... Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:45:23 -0600 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report   IMS back in the day used to make a wide ratio gear set for the CR500.  If there were enough demand, a wide ratio gear set could be made for the KLR. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] judjonzz@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:45 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report   --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote:

> > Man, I'd kill for a

six speed, or even a two-speed primary. Heck, a

> REALLY wide ratio

gearbox would be OK with me. Compromise, compromise....

> > --

This is the one thing it would be nice if KHI would do. 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[Fred Hink]

As I remember these gears from IMS were around $200 but this has been many years ago.  I would imagine today they would be twice that. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com CTRL + Click to follow link" >http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] robert@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 08, 2010 4:27 PM [b]To:[/b] moabmc@... [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; judjonzz@... [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report   What would a mod like that cost, Fred, if it was available? I personally would be much more interested in that compared to more displacement. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 9/8/2010 2:45 PM, Fred Hink wrote:

 

IMS back in the day used to make a wide ratio gear set for the CR500.  If there were enough demand, a wide ratio gear set could be made for the KLR. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com    [b]From:[/b] judjonzz@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:45 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: 13 Tooth Road Ride Report   --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert robert@... wrote: > > Man, I'd kill for a six speed, or even a two-speed primary. Heck, a > REALLY wide ratio gearbox would be OK with me. Compromise, compromise.... > > -- This is the one thing it would be nice if KHI would do. It is the one thing the aftarmarket can't do.