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differences between 2000 and 2001

Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2001 9:26 pm
by Stephen
I was just wondering if there was any difference between the 2000 KLR and the 2001. Unfortunately, since I am such a talented rider my KLR has been on the ground more times then I want to admit to. I have found replacement plastic for the 2000 at Dual Star and was wondering if it was all the same. I guess I will also wait before I purchase anything from Dual Star since they seem to enjoy spreading everyone's data around. Thanks Stephen

differences between 2000 and 2001

Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2001 10:10 pm
by Lance Collier
Stephen, The only plastic that is different is the radiator shrouds and side panels. The shrouds partly match the silver tank on the 2001 with yellow lettering. The 2000 shrouds are pure green with purple lettering. You can't get the side panels from Dual-Star. The handguards and fairing are the same. Lance
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Stephen" wrote: > I was just wondering if there was any difference between the 2000 KLR > and the 2001. Unfortunately, since I am such a talented rider my KLR > has been on the ground more times then I want to admit to. I have > found replacement plastic for the 2000 at Dual Star and was wondering > if it was all the same. > > I guess I will also wait before I purchase anything from Dual Star > since they seem to enjoy spreading everyone's data around. > > Thanks > Stephen

klr oil consumption, normal?

Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2001 10:22 pm
by David Kelly
Devon Jarvis writes:
> One other question, if it doesn't apply directly please don't start an > oil post sh*tstorm. For those using synthetic oil, at what mileage did > you consider the motor "run-in" and begin using it?
The first time the engine is started is the best time for it to have synthetic oil. The claim synthetic oil interferes with break in is a Modern Urban Myth. But in the real world I usually wait until I get the new vehicle home before putting Mobil-1 in it. In 1993 my Infiniti G20 came from the dealer with Castrol Syntec. Was told that was part of that dealer's standard prep of the car off the truck before it was presented to potential customers. Had to put Mobil-1 in the Toyota and GMC myself. -- David Kelly N4HHE, dkelly@... ===================================================================== The human mind ordinarily operates at only ten percent of its capacity -- the rest is overhead for the operating system.

differences between 2000 and 2001

Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2001 10:24 pm
by Swede
All it takes is once or twice to f**k up a nice bike. Two counts against me: 1) hitting a black labrador at midnight, 2) getting hit by an XT600 on the White Rim. I would enter it in a "Rat Bike" competition, but it's not a Harley. "Swede" - thought about Happy Trail's radiator guards, but figured they'd do little good, since my knee takes care of that job.
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Stephen" wrote: (couple of snips) > Unfortunately, since I am such a talented rider my KLR > has been on the ground more times then I want to admit to. > Thanks > Stephen