replacement plastics

[bigmike5555@att.net]

Looking to get back into cow trailing/logging roads with a street legal ride. Finding that the KLR 650 is the best choice. Do all years have electric start? Any years to avoid? Best years to buy? Thanks Mike in Tulsa

[RobertWichert]

2008 and later are shinier and prettier and slightly heavier and have more plastic. Prior to that the bodywork is basically expendable. I like my 2007 and I feel lucky to have it. Robert P Wichert, P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ================================================================================

On 9/14/2011 2:01 PM, bigmike5555@... wrote: > > Looking to get back into cow trailing/logging roads with a street > legal ride. Finding that the KLR 650 is the best choice. Do all years > have electric start? Any years to avoid? Best years to buy? Thanks > Mike in Tulsa > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeffrey]

pre08 or post08 there were some wiring problems/fires rings/oil consumption issues in 08 You could find an 08 that had both things fixed under warranty and then an 08 would be fine. Primarily street go 09 or later Primarily dirt go 07 or earlier Pre08 had longer suspension travel Post08 had better suspension I would go with a farkled pre08 J#3

[skypilot110]

08+ had the following better seat shorter, but better, suspension Engine was re mapped to put the power where it is more usable better wind protection by miles way better brakes more gas but you need to mod the petcock to use all of it SOME 08s had the bad rings that led to oil consumption. Mine has never had this issue and if you are looking at one from later in the model year you have a better chance of not getting the ring issue. There was some wire issue that was also fixed by a service buletin for free. It is a very easy fix. It comes down to what you want to do with it and how much you want to spend.. If you are going to slam it through trails all day then go with a 07 or earlier. You can tweek it in the places you want the 08 upgrades and you will have the best of both worlds for less money. If you are going to slam through tight trails look for a bike that is made for that because no KLR is a svelt enduro bike. If you have distances to cover or will use it for lot of commuting as well then look for an 08 and up. If it is an early 08 stick your finger in the exaust. If it is burning loads of oil you will know. Worst case is you either have to talk the dealer into fixing the rings or pop the head and change the rings yourself. In the end you get a way more comfortable bike with better manners but spend more for the new shinniness. Also take anything we say with a grain of salt. All of us, myself included, tend to soap box up about our own year and accessories. The thing is they are all KLRs and are all pretty much the exact same bike. All of them are really good bikes. There are loads of parts available and a lot of options for community support. Best of all you will own a KLR, that makes you better than everybody else Good luck! Chris

[dat brooklyn bum]

In addition to all that has been said regarding 2007 and older vs. 2008 and newer, it should also be noted that in 1996, the clutch basket was upgraded and the balancer system received a solid sprocket whereas the pre-'96 bikes had a 4-part sprocket (or something along those lines). The one advantage to the pre 1996 bikes is the ability to fit a kick-starter, though it's hard to find the pieces for that project. If I remember correctly, the pre-1996 also had a slightly lower first gear. da Vermonster

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "skypilot110" wrote: > > 08+ had the following > better seat > shorter, but better, suspension > Engine was re mapped to put the power where it is more usable > better wind protection by miles > way better brakes > more gas but you need to mod the petcock to use all of it > > SOME 08s had the bad rings that led to oil consumption. Mine has never had this issue and if you are looking at one from later in the model year you have a better chance of not getting the ring issue. There was some wire issue that was also fixed by a service buletin for free. It is a very easy fix. > > It comes down to what you want to do with it and how much you want to spend.. If you are going to slam it through trails all day then go with a 07 or earlier. You can tweek it in the places you want the 08 upgrades and you will have the best of both worlds for less money. If you are going to slam through tight trails look for a bike that is made for that because no KLR is a svelt enduro bike. > > If you have distances to cover or will use it for lot of commuting as well then look for an 08 and up. If it is an early 08 stick your finger in the exaust. If it is burning loads of oil you will know. Worst case is you either have to talk the dealer into fixing the rings or pop the head and change the rings yourself. In the end you get a way more comfortable bike with better manners but spend more for the new shinniness. > > Also take anything we say with a grain of salt. All of us, myself included, tend to soap box up about our own year and accessories. The thing is they are all KLRs and are all pretty much the exact same bike. All of them are really good bikes. There are loads of parts available and a lot of options for community support. Best of all you will own a KLR, that makes you better than everybody else Good luck! > > Chris >

[Jud]

To my mind, there are only two years to seek out actively; 1994, and especially 1995, for their classic aqua, white and purple "Barbie bike" color scheme. Unfortunately, there have been more than a few owners over the years who, uncertain of their own masculinity (and most likely closet Harley riders), have felt unable to sport their colors with pride, and covered up their timeless paint schemes with black bedliner, camo paint and the like. If you come across one of these, whatever you do, don't black it out. If ISB (International Safety Black) is for you, at least trade your bodywork to someone who will appreciate it.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "dat brooklyn bum" wrote: > > In addition to all that has been said regarding 2007 and older vs. 2008 and newer, it should also be noted that in 1996, the clutch basket was upgraded and the balancer system received a solid sprocket whereas the pre-'96 bikes had a 4-part sprocket (or something along those lines). The one advantage to the pre 1996 bikes is the ability to fit a kick-starter, though it's hard to find the pieces for that project. If I remember correctly, the pre-1996 also had a slightly lower first gear. > > > da Vermonster > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "skypilot110" wrote: > > > > 08+ had the following > > better seat > > shorter, but better, suspension > > Engine was re mapped to put the power where it is more usable > > better wind protection by miles > > way better brakes > > more gas but you need to mod the petcock to use all of it > > > > SOME 08s had the bad rings that led to oil consumption. Mine has never had this issue and if you are looking at one from later in the model year you have a better chance of not getting the ring issue. There was some wire issue that was also fixed by a service buletin for free. It is a very easy fix. > > > > It comes down to what you want to do with it and how much you want to spend.. If you are going to slam it through trails all day then go with a 07 or earlier. You can tweek it in the places you want the 08 upgrades and you will have the best of both worlds for less money. If you are going to slam through tight trails look for a bike that is made for that because no KLR is a svelt enduro bike. > > > > If you have distances to cover or will use it for lot of commuting as well then look for an 08 and up. If it is an early 08 stick your finger in the exaust. If it is burning loads of oil you will know. Worst case is you either have to talk the dealer into fixing the rings or pop the head and change the rings yourself. In the end you get a way more comfortable bike with better manners but spend more for the new shinniness. > > > > Also take anything we say with a grain of salt. All of us, myself included, tend to soap box up about our own year and accessories. The thing is they are all KLRs and are all pretty much the exact same bike. All of them are really good bikes. There are loads of parts available and a lot of options for community support. Best of all you will own a KLR, that makes you better than everybody else Good luck! > > > > Chris > > >

[Marc]

error in last email...Please change "uncertain of their own masculinity " to "certain of their own masculinity" That is all. ________________________________ From: Jud To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 1:04 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: electric start/best years to buy To my mind, there are only two years to seek out actively; 1994, and especially 1995, for their classic aqua, white and purple "Barbie bike" color scheme. Unfortunately, there have been more than a few owners over the years who, uncertain of their own masculinity (and most likely closet Harley riders), have felt unable to sport their colors with pride, and covered up their timeless paint schemes with black bedliner, camo paint and the like. If you come across one of these, whatever you do, don't black it out. If ISB (International Safety Black) is for you, at least trade your bodywork to someone who will appreciate it.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "dat brooklyn bum" wrote: > > In addition to all that has been said regarding 2007 and older vs. 2008 and newer, it should also be noted that in 1996, the clutch basket was upgraded and the balancer system received a solid sprocket whereas the pre-'96 bikes had a 4-part sprocket (or something along those lines). The one advantage to the pre 1996 bikes is the ability to fit a kick-starter, though it's hard to find the pieces for that project. If I remember correctly, the pre-1996 also had a slightly lower first gear. > > > da Vermonster > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "skypilot110" wrote: > > > > 08+ had the following > > better seat > > shorter, but better, suspension > > Engine was re mapped to put the power where it is more usable > > better wind protection by miles > > way better brakes > > more gas but you need to mod the petcock to use all of it > > > > SOME 08s had the bad rings that led to oil consumption. Mine has never had this issue and if you are looking at one from later in the model year you have a better chance of not getting the ring issue. There was some wire issue that was also fixed by a service buletin for free. It is a very easy fix. > > > > It comes down to what you want to do with it and how much you want to spend.. If you are going to slam it through trails all day then go with a 07 or earlier. You can tweek it in the places you want the 08 upgrades and you will have the best of both worlds for less money. If you are going to slam through tight trails look for a bike that is made for that because no KLR is a svelt enduro bike. > > > > If you have distances to cover or will use it for lot of commuting as well then look for an 08 and up. If it is an early 08 stick your finger in the exaust. If it is burning loads of oil you will know. Worst case is you either have to talk the dealer into fixing the rings or pop the head and change the rings yourself. In the end you get a way more comfortable bike with better manners but spend more for the new shinniness. > > > > Also take anything we say with a grain of salt. All of us, myself included, tend to soap box up about our own year and accessories. The thing is they are all KLRs and are all pretty much the exact same bike. All of them are really good bikes. There are loads of parts available and a lot of options for community support. Best of all you will own a KLR, that makes you better than everybody else Good luck! > > > > Chris > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud]

I checked. Got it exactly right the first time. ;-{>

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Marc wrote: > > error in last email...Please change "uncertain of their own masculinity " to "certain of their own masculinity" > > That is all. > > > ________________________________ > From: Jud > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 1:04 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: electric start/best years to buy > > > > To my mind, there are only two years to seek out actively; 1994, and especially 1995, for their classic aqua, white and purple "Barbie bike" color scheme. Unfortunately, there have been more than a few owners over the years who, uncertain of their own masculinity (and most likely closet Harley riders), have felt unable to sport their colors with pride, and covered up their timeless paint schemes with black bedliner, camo paint and the like. If you come across one of these, whatever you do, don't black it out. If ISB (International Safety Black) is for you, at least trade your bodywork to someone who will appreciate it. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "dat brooklyn bum" wrote: > > > > In addition to all that has been said regarding 2007 and older vs. 2008 and newer, it should also be noted that in 1996, the clutch basket was upgraded and the balancer system received a solid sprocket whereas the pre-'96 bikes had a 4-part sprocket (or something along those lines). The one advantage to the pre 1996 bikes is the ability to fit a kick-starter, though it's hard to find the pieces for that project. If I remember correctly, the pre-1996 also had a slightly lower first gear. > > > > > > da Vermonster > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "skypilot110" wrote: > > > > > > 08+ had the following > > > better seat > > > shorter, but better, suspension > > > Engine was re mapped to put the power where it is more usable > > > better wind protection by miles > > > way better brakes > > > more gas but you need to mod the petcock to use all of it > > > > > > SOME 08s had the bad rings that led to oil consumption. Mine has never had this issue and if you are looking at one from later in the model year you have a better chance of not getting the ring issue. There was some wire issue that was also fixed by a service buletin for free. It is a very easy fix. > > > > > > It comes down to what you want to do with it and how much you want to spend.. If you are going to slam it through trails all day then go with a 07 or earlier. You can tweek it in the places you want the 08 upgrades and you will have the best of both worlds for less money. If you are going to slam through tight trails look for a bike that is made for that because no KLR is a svelt enduro bike. > > > > > > If you have distances to cover or will use it for lot of commuting as well then look for an 08 and up. If it is an early 08 stick your finger in the exaust. If it is burning loads of oil you will know. Worst case is you either have to talk the dealer into fixing the rings or pop the head and change the rings yourself. In the end you get a way more comfortable bike with better manners but spend more for the new shinniness. > > > > > > Also take anything we say with a grain of salt. All of us, myself included, tend to soap box up about our own year and accessories. The thing is they are all KLRs and are all pretty much the exact same bike. All of them are really good bikes. There are loads of parts available and a lot of options for community support. Best of all you will own a KLR, that makes you better than everybody else Good luck! > > > > > > Chris > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

Gotta disagree with this. I recommend the '90 Tengai... if you can find one. Mark At 12:40 AM +0000 9/15/11, Jeffrey wrote: Primarily street go 09 or later [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[spike55_bmw]

Depends on the year. I would assume '08-'11 stuff doesn't fit on '87-'07. Don R100, A6F -- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "clarkbench_bob" wrote:

> > I need to replace some of the plastics on my KLR 650. Are different year plastics interchangeable? >