i'm purchasing used klr, have questions

[Devon Jarvis]

Zachariah Mully wrote:

> > > How many gallons of gas does the XR hold? The KLR might be carring twice > that, so that is what? 18-20lbs you can shave off the KLR. > > Also, are the bikes similiarily equipped? It would be an unfair > comparison, for instance, if the XR didn't have a bash plate, center > stand or had an aftermarket exhuast on it. > > I bet you could shave another 15-20 lbs of body work off the KLR. Switch > to an MX style tail, toss the luggage rack, switch to a handlebar > mounted fairing and electronic speedo unit. Maybe get a plastic tank? > > Plus, isn't the XR air cooled? >

I guess I should get off my ass and weigh my KLR, with reserve + 1 gal in the tank. I removed the fairing, and the instrument cluster, and I "think" the DRZ front end might weigh a little less. With the stock pipe I could take off the happy-trails OSR racks, but why bother. The KLR already has a too-forward weight distribution for a dirt machine. I'm fitting 15-45 gearing next (instead of 14-43). This should put the rear wheel almost a whole inch forward, shortening the wheelbase and taking a little weight off the front. Hopefully the K760 won't hit the swingwarm. Devon -- "It's a troublesome world, all the people who are in it, are troubled with troubles almost every minute" Dr. Seuss

[Ron Klimoff]

How much are you gonna pay for it??? Nothing I can think of... When you get it you should probably adjust the valves, and your doohicky is probably ready for a change... RK

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