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Eddie
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top 10 for us klr cheapskates +

Post by Eddie » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:05 am

10a. ATV Seat covers are still > [Original Message] > From: Jeffrey > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 3/25/2012 2:04:07 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Top 10 for us KLR Cheapskates > > TOP TEN KLR650 EASY CHEAPOS > > 1)Clear machinists face shield replacement lens for pre08 windshield > 2)Drain front forks. Measure what you took out and replace with ATF > 3)Rear shock--just change the spring > 4)Grease rear shafts--just knock em out and leave what you knock em out > with in place so realignment doesn't become an issue. Waterproof grease is > cheap at auto parts stores. > 5)HID headlights--Mine cost 25 dollars on ebay; 22 of that was shipping > 6)Subframe bolts--hardened bolts are avail at some hardware stores for
less than 5 bucks.
> I don't care if they are Chinese as long as they are the right grade. > 7)Blown engine? Don't try and rebuild it. Get a very low mile US military
engine for less
> than 1000 including shipping. > 8)Open up airbox, drill slide, rejet, cut out and change end cap on stock
exhaust to bigger outlet. If you don't
> drill slide, you don't even have to take carb off.Carb air screw drill
out cap and adj to 2 turns out
> 9)Doohickey...I drilled hole in old upgraded doohickey that was in an
engine that blew and used again
> with torsion spring > 10)Restuff your stock seat with memory foam. Easy with 4 hands > > Larger front brake kit if you are riding on street most. Skid plate if
you are riding on dirt most.