fog lamps on forks

[ron criswell]

I think you will get more for your money doing suspension mods like progressive springs and / or fork emulators on the front and different spring or go more bucks for the rear shock Fred at Arrowhead sells. I have a Big Gun Race that I run sometimes and I think really you just get noise that sometimes makes you think you are faster. I also did the Dyna Jet where you drill the slide (helps throttle response), change the main jet (forgot which it has been so long), and drill the plug out of the pilot jet adjustment. I think I turned that out 2 and 1/2 turns. The jet kit was an improvement. Stainless steel brake lines are worth doing and or a larger front rotor like the MAP or the super trick one CA Stu put on his. I forgot the name of his rotor. Criswell

On Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at 10:37 AM, erik_sperling wrote: > Just bought new 06 KLR650 and I really like it so far, just wish it > had a little more grunt. This is a first post for me. I've owned 2 > XR650L's in the past. They were great bikes and took well to > modifications. I would like to know if anyone can tell me if I should > really invest the money to do the usual Airbox, Jetting, Exhaust > upgrades that I've always done on all my other bikes? From what I've > been reading so far, the KLR does nothing much with these upgrades. I > hope to hear that this is false. If so, can someone recommend a good > slip-on. I love the big gun but don't want to spend that type of money > if the gain won't be significant? JardineRT four VS Supertrapp ISD2??? > Any Info would be much appreciated. I will be sure to post my findings > on this bike as I start to get into it. Thanks. Erik > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[Bogdan Swider]

From what I've been reading so far, the KLR does nothing much with these upgrades. Nothing much positive. This has been verified with tests. You do get more noise and a significant reduction in MPG. I'd just turn the pilot screw out some. The sweet spot method worked for me. Bogdan

[Arden Kysely]

Criswell's right on the mark. The DynaJet kit helped throttle response a bit, and between that and backing out the pilot adjuster I got rid of a lean surge. The best places to spend money on a KLR are front suspension and brakes, and if you ride offroad, a real skid pan and maybe some real hand guards (and move the license plate up). I've never had an aftermarket exhaust on mine, don't want the noise, prefer a stealthy passage over the river and thru the woods. __Arden --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ron Criswell wrote:

> > I think you will get more for your money doing suspension mods like > progressive springs and / or fork emulators on the front and

different

> spring or go more bucks for the rear shock Fred at Arrowhead sells.

I

> have a Big Gun Race that I run sometimes and I think really you

just

> get noise that sometimes makes you think you are faster. I also did

the

> Dyna Jet where you drill the slide (helps throttle response),

change

> the main jet (forgot which it has been so long), and drill the plug

out

> of the pilot jet adjustment. I think I turned that out 2 and 1/2

turns.

> The jet kit was an improvement. Stainless steel brake lines are

worth

> doing and or a larger front rotor like the MAP or the super trick

one

> CA Stu put on his. I forgot the name of his rotor. > > Criswell > On Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at 10:37 AM, erik_sperling wrote: > > > Just bought new 06 KLR650 and I really like it so far, just wish

it

> > had a little more grunt. This is a first post for me. I've owned 2 > > XR650L's in the past. They were great bikes and took well to > > modifications. I would like to know if anyone can tell me if I

should

> > really invest the money to do the usual Airbox, Jetting, Exhaust > > upgrades that I've always done on all my other bikes? From what

I've

> > been reading so far, the KLR does nothing much with these

upgrades. I

> > hope to hear that this is false. If so, can someone recommend a

good

> > slip-on. I love the big gun but don't want to spend that type of

money

> > if the gain won't be significant? JardineRT four VS Supertrapp

ISD2???

> > Any Info would be much appreciated. I will be sure to post my

findings

> > on this bike as I start to get into it. Thanks. Erik > > > > > > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > >

[Gary]

400lb motorcyle + one cylinder engine + rider = you are not gonna get much "umph" out of the KLR unless you strap the space shuttle to the luggage rack. Regards,Gary

[Ron Johnson]

I have 0 experience with any can except the Lazer produro Offroad " not forest approved ". To say very, very, very, pleased with it is a understatement. Research the archives and think about maintenance. It is said that after airbox mods, dynojet, and lazer install, you will get a 3 to 4 horse gain. I agree. Don't expect neck snapping power. NOT happening. You do get a whole lot of 1st gear oops " Damn I didn't think I gave it that much gas ". If your running a D606 tire. Air it down to 27psi so it can grip the street and not spin on top of it. Think of adding 30 horsepower to your car or truck. You'll notice a change in power but your still not fast. The Jardine I have no info, On the Supertrapp my research found the Lazer Offroad has slightly more power, maybe 1 whole horse. Some posters removed their Supertrapps after assorted problems. Do some research. For me I chose maximum power with 0 ,I repeat, 0 maintenance. So what if it's expensive, it's also expensive looking, sounds great, never have to repack it or work on it, and I know where the generic sections are at wal-mart. Almost forgot the mileage part. I have seen as low as 32 and as high as 46, with 38 to 44 the norm. I usually always have a passenger on back and when she's not, then I'm a throttle jockie. Now you have another opinion to ponder, PLUS!: Everytime a new poster mentions modding the exhaust, A select few want to press their priority's on others and switch the subject to suspension. Your priority is exhaust. That's apparent because your asking about exhaust. Good Luck and enjoy the bike. It's a fine machine. To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.comDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 12:37 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Aftermarket exhaust Just bought new 06 KLR650 and I really like it so far, just wish it had a little more grunt. This is a first post for me. I've owned 2 XR650L's in the past. They were great bikes and took well to modifications. I would like to know if anyone can tell me if I should really invest the money to do the usual Airbox, Jetting, Exhaust upgrades that I've always done on all my other bikes? From what I've been reading so far, the KLR does nothing much with these upgrades. I hope to hear that this is false. If so, can someone recommend a good slip-on. I love the big gun but don't want to spend that type of money if the gain won't be significant? JardineRT four VS Supertrapp ISD2??? Any Info would be much appreciated. I will be sure to post my findings on this bike as I start to get into it. Thanks. Erik Archive Quicksearch at: [url=http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.htmlhttp://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.comhttp://www.dualsportnews.com/> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.htmlhttp://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html> Member Map at: [url=http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650> Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Scot]

Has anyone used Moto-light on their KLR650? I'm thinking about going that route. http://www.motolight.com/ Scot

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "klr650_ryder" wrote: > > Hey group, > I just got done doing some preliminary fabrication on fog lamp > mounts for the forks of my 05'. I posted a picture in the photo section > under Don's fog lamps. I think this will give better vision when > turning at night or when it is getting dark since the headlight is > fixed on these bikes. I also like the idea of having a second set of > lets available. > Now it looks like it is time to take this idea to my shop for some > serious fabrication. I'll mill a set out of good T6 aluminum so i don't > need spacers or anything they'll be milled in for a custom fit. I'll > let you guys know when it is all done so if anybody is interested They > can get a set. I would sell them foe material cost since my CNC macine > will do 10 units at a time. I'll have extras. > Take a look tell me what you think. Open for ideas before i go > with a finished product. > Don > A19 NJ >