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not a new rider, but new to klr...and a few questions
Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 9:03 pm
by joe_g1961
Yup, finally unloaded the BMW RT and got me a workhorse
KLR650... and I love it! I have a '98, and would like to improve
braking response and feel. Also wouldn't mind firming up the
front forks. For those of you with intimate knowledge of the KLR
(you know what I mean), what would be the top 3 or 4
improvements I could make for handling and performance?
Thanks for letting me join the fun! - Joe (RI)
not a new rider, but new to klr...and a few questions
Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 9:04 am
by Lujo Bauer
Progressive LR fork springs ($80), Galfer (or other) steel-braided brake
line ($45), aftermarket brake pads ($30).
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com (or
http://www.denniskirk.com, etc.)
-Lujo
joe_g1961 wrote:
> Yup, finally unloaded the BMW RT and got me a workhorse
> KLR650... and I love it! I have a '98, and would like to improve
> braking response and feel. Also wouldn't mind firming up the
> front forks. For those of you with intimate knowledge of the KLR
> (you know what I mean), what would be the top 3 or 4
> improvements I could make for handling and performance?
> Thanks for letting me join the fun! - Joe (RI)
>
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klr 650 500 mile check
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 9:29 pm
by Michael Taylor
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not a new rider, but new to klr...and a few questions
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 9:55 pm
by Dave Watkins
FTGWN,
Hi, I just returned from the Canyonlands Motor Classic '03.
While there I installed new front and rear brake pads from Galfer as well as
the new Oversized Front Rotor Kit from Cycle-Brakes. The results were truly
amazing! The difference in braking was without a doubt the most significant
mod that I have done to date. The other "must have" mod, in my opinion, is
replacing the stock front springs with ones from Progressive Suspension. The
springs greatly reduced the tendency to "dive" when braking while the brake
upgrades actually gave the KLR a real brake for once
HTH
Cheers,
Dave Watkins 1998 KLR650 "He who has no name"
Calgary, Alberta Canada
Voice: 1.403.701.5746
Fax: 1.403.266.0626
Email: dave@...
WWW:
http://www.davewatkins.net
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Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 7:04 PM
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Not a new rider, but new to KLR...and a few Questions
> Yup, finally unloaded the BMW RT and got me a workhorse
> KLR650... and I love it! I have a '98, and would like to improve
> braking response and feel. Also wouldn't mind firming up the
> front forks. For those of you with intimate knowledge of the KLR
> (you know what I mean), what would be the top 3 or 4
> improvements I could make for handling and performance?
> Thanks for letting me join the fun! - Joe (RI)
>
>
> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at
www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ
courtesy of Chris Krok at:
www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html
> Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to:
>
DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com .
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> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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