super sherpa upgrades nklr
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2001 10:52 pm
Hello,
I live in Hawaii and ride my SS as a commuter during the week and for
playing in the dirt on the weekend. I've owned the bike 4 months and
have 2,000 miles on it with no problems. I consider myself an
average rider although I've owned bikes (road & dirt) for the past 25
years. The bike is perfect for trail riding/stump jumping/mud
flinging if you don't take it to extreme. However, if you feel
fearless it won't disappoint but I sense that you could break the
bike if overdone. Upgrades I've completed:
- Moose Handlebars (original ones bent first spill)
- Acerbis Handguards
- Real front fender (purchased from Canberra Motorcycle Centre in
Australia)
- And of course a new mirror since I forgot to remove
The only drawbacks I've found were the front end is a bit too heavy
for casual wheelies and the exhaust too restrictive. I plan to
replace the exhaust as soon as someone produces, dynojet already
makes a kit for the bike. Next immediate project is to replace the
tires with MT-21's.
By the way, its loads of fun to run circles around the KLR-650 (the
bikes too heavy to pick up, pull out of the mud, push out of the
woods, can't blame them for not taking as many chances).
Give me a shout if anybody has other upgrade ideas.
Roger