engine interchange?

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

I have both a Versy and a KLR but I think the Versy engine in its present configuration isn't quite right for the KLR if you want it for dirt type situations. It is a lively engine that comes on strong at mid range and upper RPM's but I think it either needs a longer stroke for more torque or geared lower for dirt. It redlines at 10.5. My Kawasaki dealer said they are actually talking about putting the Versy engine in the KLR next year. It is a fun engine though. Criswell 

On Aug 15, 2010, at 12:58 PM, landsail@... wrote:   How about fitting a Versys or er-6N engine? More hp, 2 cyl and about the same size. Mark on a 07 KLR but on a Hayabusa today on a club ride to Sierra City, CA from Reno. KLR's do not need the 180 hp engine in my Busa. Mark Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[stuart sullivan]

From: mac-doo@... To: charlie_hembree@... Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] How to lower a KLR650 Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:03:41 -0700 #ygrps-yiv-664219111 .ygrps-yiv-664219111ExternalClass .ygrps-yiv-664219111ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} #ygrps-yiv-664219111 .ygrps-yiv-664219111ExternalClass body.ygrps-yiv-664219111ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} The seat height for the KLR is 35in,when you put the lowering links 0n it lowers the seat by no more than 1 &1/2in,you also need to shorten the side,i went back to the original links as when i put my aluminum side cases on and top case plus camping gear my skid plate was kissing the ground. If you are not planning to do much long distance touring then the lowering links might be the way to go and a lower seat will drop you even closer to the ground,i cut 2in off my original seat and will try that for now though i think next year I'll go for a proper lower seat,hope this helps.                                                                                                                                                        Stu. To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: charlie_hembree@... Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:15:30 +0000 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] How to lower a KLR650   I am a 64 year old male and I am about to purchase 2007 KLR 650. I have one concern. The seat height is about 37-39 inches high. My legs are too short to touch the ground and secure the bike in a safe and secure way. I have been told (By a Kawasaki Dealer) that the bike can be lowered about 3 inches. My question to this group is: (1) Is this a sutable solution for the bike being too high? 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