is this new for '04?

[peter sutherland]

I'm 62 and Dad and I ride anywhere we want now, Mom kicks us out of the house. Just got back from riding up in Alaska. Peter Fish [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dooden]

I wonder how much more space a gear driven system would take, let alone the extra weight. They have basically been making these things what.. 18 yrs.. why change if they are selling enough every year to keep the molds on the shelve ? Dooden A15 "Green Ape"

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" wrote: > Reading on the Kawi site about the '04 KLR650, > "The motor provides a wide range of power equally suitable for > negotiating low-speed trails and cruising at a more brisk highway > pace. An engine ---> crankshaft counterbalancer starter provide additional rider comfort and convenience. Is this > just a crafty choice of words or is the counterbalancer now part of > the crankshaft? > > How about incorporating a couple of features from the Kawi Vulcan 1500 > Drifter like automatic hydraulic valve lash adjusters and a gear > driven balancer. > > --Jim > A-15