[dsn_klr650] klr vs ktm shootout (klr rpm...)

[EdgyDrifter]

Hello My concern was more for overall engine life vs low end, low speed torque for dirt riding. I came to the conclusion that I'm getting the 14 and switching back and forth as needed. I find the stock sprocket good for everything but the heaviest dirt....Have fun...Mark -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Frink [mailto:ajfrink1@...] Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 8:19 AM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] RE: KLR vs KTM shootout (KLR rpm...) Hello to the list. I'm new here (name's Andrew from SLC, with a Y2K KLR). From what I have read, isn't peak torque on a KLR (stock) at around 5000 - 5500 rpm? This would seem to indicate that somewhere around there is a good place to run the engine. My KLR (with 1500 miles) runs at ~5000 rpm at 75, btw.

> I was wondering how you liked dropping a tooth on your front sprocket? Is >their a noticeable increase in torque? Also what kind of revs are you >pulling at lets say seventy? I read where one of the listers thinks it's a >good idea to keep your bike under 5000 rpm's. At those revs I'm right at 72 >mph. I take it you leave the 14 on without switching back and forth like >some do.

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