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[michaelkoren90]

hi I am looking for a KLR rolling fame pretty much with everything on it but an engine if any of you have a klr that is old or blown engine email me at michaelkoren90@...  I am looking to put a twin in a klr Iam thinking the ninja 650 inline twin or a veyrsis engine not shure if the veyrsis will fit or any other twin I can get to fit   If you have any [i]ideas you can email me or post them here about a twin just a project[/i]  want to work on maybe egle mike can come up with a kit to put a twin in a KLR

[ron criswell]

A friend was putting a Versys engine in a KLR and had to modify the frame to accommodate the oil filter plus he never did figure out how to work the fuel injection system under the gas tank. I think Fred had a guy drop by his place with a KLR / Versys  engine. Having both bikes, I don't think the Versys engine is right for the KLR if you want to ride dirt. Too revvy and think you would get a lot of wheel spin. The tractor type powerband on a KLR seems to fit better for off road. The Versys engine is great though....fun.....but I personally don't think it is right for a KLR. If they would just put fuel injection on a KLR and maybe 6 gears, I think it would be perfect. Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Apr 3, 2014, at 8:21 PM, wrote:

  hi I am looking for a KLR rolling fame pretty much with everything on it but an engine if any of you have a klr that is old or blown engine email me at michaelkoren90@...  I am looking to put a twin in a klr Iam thinking the ninja 650 inline twin or a veyrsis engine not shure if the veyrsis will fit or any other twin I can get to fit   If you have any [i]ideas you can email me or post them here about a twin just a project[/i]  want to work on maybe egle mike can come up with a kit to put a twin in a KLR

[RobertWichert]

I would settle for six widely spaced gears. That's really all it needs. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/4/2014 2:28 AM, Ron Criswell wrote:

A friend was putting a Versys engine in a KLR and had to modify the frame to accommodate the oil filter plus he never did figure out how to work the fuel injection system under the gas tank. I think Fred had a guy drop by his place with a KLR / Versys engine. Having both bikes, I don't think the Versys engine is right for the KLR if you want to ride dirt. Too revvy and think you would get a lot of wheel spin. The tractor type powerband on a KLR seems to fit better for off road. The Versys engine is great though....fun.....but I personally don't think it is right for a KLR. If they would just put fuel injection on a KLR and maybe 6 gears, I think it would be perfect. Criswell Sent from my iPad On Apr 3, 2014, at 8:21 PM, wrote: hi I am looking for a KLR rolling fame pretty much with everything on it but an engine if any of you have a klr that is old or blown engine email me at michaelkoren90@... I am looking to put a twin in a klr Iam thinking the ninja 650 inline twin or a veyrsis engine not shure if the veyrsis will fit or any other twin I can get to fit If you have any [i]ideas you can email me or post them here about a twin just a project[/i] want to work on maybe egle mike can come up with a kit to put a twin in a KLR

[Bogdan Swider]

For me the fifth gear with stock size sprocket is fine. The problem is that the stock first gear is not low enough. I used to change the sprocket to lower everything but then would have to change back for highway riding. Installing a lower first gear from a 600 was a perfect solution. There's only three of us I know of that did that. Mine is a 95; don't know if it's possible on later models. Bogdan, who's advising all to behave this weekend From: RobertWichert Date: Friday, April 4, 2014 8:17 AM To: Ron Criswell , "" Cc: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] n klr klr twin or v   I would settle for six widely spaced gears.  That's really all it needs. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/4/2014 2:28 AM, Ron Criswell wrote:

  A friend was putting a Versys engine in a KLR and had to modify the frame to accommodate the oil filter plus he never did figure out how to work the fuel injection system under the gas tank. I think Fred had a guy drop by his place with a KLR / Versys  engine. Having both bikes, I don't think the Versys engine is right for the KLR if you want to ride dirt. Too revvy and think you would get a lot of wheel spin. The tractor type powerband on a KLR seems to fit better for off road. The Versys engine is great though....fun.....but I personally don't think it is right for a KLR. If they would just put fuel injection on a KLR and maybe 6 gears, I think it would be perfect. Criswell Sent from my iPad On Apr 3, 2014, at 8:21 PM, wrote:   hi I am looking for a KLR rolling fame pretty much with everything on it but an engine if any of you have a klr that is old or blown engine email me at michaelkoren90@...  I am looking to put a twin in a klr Iam thinking the ninja 650 inline twin or a veyrsis engine not shure if the veyrsis will fit or any other twin I can get to fit   If you have any [i]ideas you can email me or post them here about a twin just a project[/i]  want to work on maybe egle mike can come up with a kit to put a twin in a KLR

[RobertWichert]

A lower gear from a 600 sounds like a great move. How hard was that, Bogdan? Fred, is this something that could be done with bought-new parts on a Gen I? How about on a Gen II? Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/4/2014 10:16 AM, Bogdan Swider wrote:

For me the fifth gear with stock size sprocket is fine. The problem is that the stock first gear is not low enough. I used to change the sprocket to lower everything but then would have to change back for highway riding. Installing a lower first gear from a 600 was a perfect solution. There's only three of us I know of that did that. Mine is a 95; don't know if it's possible on later models. Bogdan, who's advising all to behave this weekend From: RobertWichert Date: Friday, April 4, 2014 8:17 AM To: Ron Criswell , "" Cc: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] n klr klr twin or v I would settle for six widely spaced gears. That's really all it needs. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 4/4/2014 2:28 AM, Ron Criswell wrote: A friend was putting a Versys engine in a KLR and had to modify the frame to accommodate the oil filter plus he never did figure out how to work the fuel injection system under the gas tank. I think Fred had a guy drop by his place with a KLR / Versys engine. Having both bikes, I don't think the Versys engine is right for the KLR if you want to ride dirt. Too revvy and think you would get a lot of wheel spin. The tractor type powerband on a KLR seems to fit better for off road. The Versys engine is great though....fun.....but I personally don't think it is right for a KLR. If they would just put fuel injection on a KLR and maybe 6 gears, I think it would be perfect. Criswell Sent from my iPad On Apr 3, 2014, at 8:21 PM, wrote: hi I am looking for a KLR rolling fame pretty much with everything on it but an engine if any of you have a klr that is old or blown engine email me at michaelkoren90@... I am looking to put a twin in a klr Iam thinking the ninja 650 inline twin or a veyrsis engine not shure if the veyrsis will fit or any other twin I can get to fit If you have any [i]ideas you can email me or post them here about a twin just a project[/i] want to work on maybe egle mike can come up with a kit to put a twin in a KLR

[Fred Hink]

ANYTHING is possible with a blank check... Early model KLRs are easier and cheaper than late models.  It seems to me that there was something about the clutch that needed changing, also the clutch cover.  Bogdan can say for sure. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com   [b]From:[/b] robert@... [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, April 4, 2014 11:24 AM [b]To:[/b] bSwider@... ; roncriswell2@... ; michaelkoren90@... [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] n klr klr twin or v     A lower gear from a 600 sounds like a great move.  How hard was that, Bogdan? Fred, is this something that could be done with bought-new parts on a Gen I?  How about on a Gen II? Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/4/2014 10:16 AM, Bogdan Swider wrote:   For me the fifth gear with stock size sprocket is fine. The problem is that the stock first gear is not low enough. I used to change the sprocket to lower everything but then would have to change back for highway riding. Installing a lower first gear from a 600 was a perfect solution. There's only three of us I know of that did that. Mine is a 95; don't know if it's possible on later models.   Bogdan, who's advising all to behave this weekend   From: RobertWichert Date: Friday, April 4, 2014 8:17 AM To: Ron Criswell , "" Cc: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] n klr klr twin or v     I would settle for six widely spaced gears.  That's really all it needs. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 4/4/2014 2:28 AM, Ron Criswell wrote:   A friend was putting a Versys engine in a KLR and had to modify the frame to accommodate the oil filter plus he never did figure out how to work the fuel injection system under the gas tank. I think Fred had a guy drop by his place with a KLR / Versys  engine. Having both bikes, I don't think the Versys engine is right for the KLR if you want to ride dirt. Too revvy and think you would get a lot of wheel spin. The tractor type powerband on a KLR seems to fit better for off road. The Versys engine is great though....fun.....but I personally don't think it is right for a KLR. If they would just put fuel injection on a KLR and maybe 6 gears, I think it would be perfect.   Criswell Sent from my iPad On Apr 3, 2014, at 8:21 PM, wrote:  

hi I am looking for a KLR rolling fame pretty much with everything on it but an engine if any of you have a klr that is old or blown engine email me at michaelkoren90@...  I am looking to put a twin in a klr Iam thinking the ninja 650 inline twin or a veyrsis engine not shure if the veyrsis will fit or any other twin I can get to fit   If you have any [i]ideas you can email me or post them here about a twin just a project[/i]  want to work on maybe egle mike can come up with a kit to put a twin in a KLR

[RobertWichert]

Yes, I'd like to power my KLR with a small thermonuclear reactor. Send me the bill! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/4/2014 12:59 PM, Fred Hink wrote:

ANYTHING is possible with a blank check... Early model KLRs are easier and cheaper than late models. It seems to me that there was something about the clutch that needed changing, also the clutch cover. Bogdan can say for sure. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com [b]From:[/b] robert@... [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, April 4, 2014 11:24 AM [b]To:[/b] bSwider@... ; roncriswell2@... ; michaelkoren90@... [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] n klr klr twin or v A lower gear from a 600 sounds like a great move. How hard was that, Bogdan? Fred, is this something that could be done with bought-new parts on a Gen I? How about on a Gen II? Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 4/4/2014 10:16 AM, Bogdan Swider wrote: For me the fifth gear with stock size sprocket is fine. The problem is that the stock first gear is not low enough. I used to change the sprocket to lower everything but then would have to change back for highway riding. Installing a lower first gear from a 600 was a perfect solution. There's only three of us I know of that did that. Mine is a 95; don't know if it's possible on later models. Bogdan, who's advising all to behave this weekend From: RobertWichert Date: Friday, April 4, 2014 8:17 AM To: Ron Criswell , "" Cc: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] n klr klr twin or v I would settle for six widely spaced gears. That's really all it needs. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 4/4/2014 2:28 AM, Ron Criswell wrote: A friend was putting a Versys engine in a KLR and had to modify the frame to accommodate the oil filter plus he never did figure out how to work the fuel injection system under the gas tank. I think Fred had a guy drop by his place with a KLR / Versys engine. Having both bikes, I don't think the Versys engine is right for the KLR if you want to ride dirt. Too revvy and think you would get a lot of wheel spin. The tractor type powerband on a KLR seems to fit better for off road. The Versys engine is great though....fun.....but I personally don't think it is right for a KLR. If they would just put fuel injection on a KLR and maybe 6 gears, I think it would be perfect. Criswell Sent from my iPad On Apr 3, 2014, at 8:21 PM, wrote: hi I am looking for a KLR rolling fame pretty much with everything on it but an engine if any of you have a klr that is old or blown engine email me at michaelkoren90@... I am looking to put a twin in a klr Iam thinking the ninja 650 inline twin or a veyrsis engine not shure if the veyrsis will fit or any other twin I can get to fit If you have any [i]ideas you can email me or post them here about a twin just a project[/i] want to work on maybe egle mike can come up with a kit to put a twin in a KLR

[ron criswell]

Sent from my iPad Hey guys the baking soda / super Glue mix worked on glueing my throttle twist grip and body parts on my old YammerHaw IT 175. Don't know what the baking Soda does but seems to be good. It also glues my fingers together pretty good (heh). I assume it will work on the KLR turn signal. I haven't run the IT in about 8 years. Cleaned the carb and gas tank. New petcock, fuel lines, air cleaner, rear tire and chain. Took it to a local riding area Saturday and rode it on a little track with some mild whoops, sandy berm turns and a little mud for 30 / 40 minutes WFO. Ran like old days and started on 1st or 2nd kick. Made me tired. I am 67 and will be 68 in May. Didn't break myself or the bike (heh). Criswell

[Bogdan Swider]

Early model KLRs are easier and cheaper than late models.  It seems to me that there was something about the clutch that needed changing, also the clutch cover.  

I can only say, for sure, that for my 95 you only needed to change the 1st gear and the shaft. I found a 600 tranny at a very reasonable price in McAllen, TX that had what I needed. 

However, I believe your memory is basically, accurate as to later models, Fred. What exactly needed to be done in and around the clutch, I never knew. Is Eagle Mike still around ? I believe he was cognizant of the details.

Bogdan, who had to abbreviate his Sunday ride after motoring from sun into snow springtime in the Rockies.