Wilsons Sandbox

Posted: **Wed Apr 09, 2003 9:07 pm**

I'd nominate Elden to be in the running. I know this is only a partial list: Early engine with: late gearbox, late model clutch, late model balancer system, installing or has installed late model cams, inner cases modified to fit late balancer idler shaft, inspection hole for balancer spring, machined surface for improved balancer idler shaft lever function, 2 timeserts (1 in insection hole, 1 for idler lever bolt). The obligatory idler lever update (Eagle). Modified damping in fork legs, hard anodized lowers. Modified stock exhaust, aftermarket handlebars, bar risers from Zen. Custom rims (f&b) laced to stock hubs. Hubs, speedo drive, and forks modified to work with tengai parts including brakes. Custom MBI seat. Custom rack, and Happy Trails side bag protectors. Custom paint. Aftermarket shift lever. Custom Ohlins shock. Some of his frames are powder coated. There's more, but I can't remember it all! No wonder he knows so much about KLR's. Mike Eagle Mfg & Eng San Diego, Ca.

Posted: **Wed Apr 09, 2003 9:11 pm**

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "wannabsmooth1" wrote:

> I'd nominate Elden to be in the running. I know this is only a > partial list: > > Early engine with: late gearbox, late model clutch, late model > balancer system, installing or has installed late model cams, inner > cases modified to fit late balancer idler shaft, inspection hole

for

> balancer spring, machined surface for improved balancer idler shaft > lever function, 2 timeserts (1 in insection hole, 1 for idler lever > bolt). The obligatory idler lever update (Eagle). Modified damping

in

> fork legs, hard anodized lowers. > > Modified stock exhaust, aftermarket handlebars, bar risers from

Zen.

> Custom rims (f&b) laced to stock hubs. Hubs, speedo drive, and

forks

> modified to work with tengai parts including brakes. Custom MBI

seat.

> Custom rack, and Happy Trails side bag protectors. Custom paint. > Aftermarket shift lever. Custom Ohlins shock. Some of his frames

are

> powder coated. > > There's more, but I can't remember it all! No wonder he knows so

much

> about KLR's. > > Mike > Eagle Mfg & Eng > San Diego, Ca.

I did meet Mr. Carl once, doesn't he have fork extenders, too? Are those custom rims stock size, or does he run an 18" rear? Thanks CA Stu

Posted: **Wed Apr 09, 2003 9:15 pm**

On Thu, 10 Apr 2003, wannabsmooth1 wrote:

>I'd nominate Elden to be in the running. I know this is only a >partial list:

The amazing thing about Elden's bike is that it doesn't LOOK heavily modded. Elden is fanatical about weight, so there isn't much of anything bolted onto the outside. It's mostly internal stuff... RM

Posted: **Wed Apr 09, 2003 10:19 pm**

At 2:07 AM +0000 4/10/03, wannabsmooth1 wrote:

>Hubs, speedo drive, and forks >modified to work with tengai parts including brakes.

The hubs & speedo drive on a Tengai are the same as the standard KLR650. By the way, I nominate Millerized for most mottled KLR. Mark

Posted: **Wed Apr 09, 2003 11:09 pm**

In a message dated 4/9/03 9:09:10 PM Central Daylight Time, cowcomp@... writes:

> Modified stock exhaust, aftermarket handlebars, bar risers from Zen. > Custom rims (f&b) laced to stock hubs. Hubs, speedo drive, and forks > modified to work with tengai parts including brakes. Custom MBI seat. > Custom rack, and Happy Trails side bag protectors. Custom paint. > Aftermarket shift lever. Custom Ohlins shock. Some of his frames are > powder coated. > > There's more, but I can't remember it all! No wonder he knows so much > about KLR's. > >

Mike, you forgot the cool flame paint job on one tank and the other with the airbrushed handguns to commemorate his days as a top competitive shooter. One of the best in the country judging from his trophy collection. Also the elevated passenger seat pad held on with velcro for Pauline along with serrated passenger footpegs for her. As I have mentioned here before, watching them ride two-up down a rocky trail is something to watch. It is hard to believe that Elden is in his late 60's and Pauline mid-70's. A truly remarkable couple. Kurt G. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Wed Apr 09, 2003 11:22 pm**

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "wannabsmooth1" wrote:

> I'd nominate Elden to be in the running. I know this is only a > partial list: > > Early engine with: late gearbox, late model clutch, late model > balancer system, installing or has installed late model cams, inner > cases modified to fit late balancer idler shaft, inspection hole

for

> balancer spring, machined surface for improved balancer idler shaft > lever function, 2 timeserts (1 in insection hole, 1 for idler lever > bolt). The obligatory idler lever update (Eagle). Modified damping

in

> fork legs, hard anodized lowers. > > Modified stock exhaust, aftermarket handlebars, bar risers from

Zen.

> Custom rims (f&b) laced to stock hubs. Hubs, speedo drive, and

forks

> modified to work with tengai parts including brakes. Custom MBI

seat.

> Custom rack, and Happy Trails side bag protectors. Custom paint. > Aftermarket shift lever. Custom Ohlins shock. Some of his frames

are

> powder coated. > > There's more, but I can't remember it all! No wonder he knows so

much

> about KLR's. > > Mike > Eagle Mfg & Eng

I'll second that. I've been extremely fortunate to have Elden help me with my KLR, at no cost for all his time. He recently has helped me with my Eagle/Zen doohickey install and inspection hole for the balancer spring. My balancer idle lever shaft was a little oversized and the doohickey fit so perfect, like it was custom fit. Very Nice. BTW Elden does not use a fork brace on his dirt KLR or his street bike. Eldens mods are just part of his very well honed set of cycle skills. It's too bad he's not a business type, as he has decided not to go commercial. The mod I want to get next is some bar risers, being able to adjust your stem bearings without removing your bars justifies the mod IMO. Conall

Posted: **Wed Apr 09, 2003 11:24 pm**

I'd have to say I haven't seen a more impressive list of KLR mod than listed by Brad on Tammies site awhile back. Dam, if I had his money, I'd throw mine away! Nice work Brad The Doohickey Marauder! -- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "wannabsmooth1" wrote:

> I'd nominate Elden to be in the running. I know this is only a > partial list: > > Early engine with: late gearbox, late model clutch, late model > balancer system, installing or has installed late model cams, inner > cases modified to fit late balancer idler shaft, inspection hole

for

> balancer spring, machined surface for improved balancer idler shaft > lever function, 2 timeserts (1 in insection hole, 1 for idler lever > bolt). The obligatory idler lever update (Eagle). Modified damping

in

> fork legs, hard anodized lowers. > > Modified stock exhaust, aftermarket handlebars, bar risers from

Zen.

> Custom rims (f&b) laced to stock hubs. Hubs, speedo drive, and

forks

> modified to work with tengai parts including brakes. Custom MBI

seat.

> Custom rack, and Happy Trails side bag protectors. Custom paint. > Aftermarket shift lever. Custom Ohlins shock. Some of his frames

are

> powder coated. > > There's more, but I can't remember it all! No wonder he knows so

much

> about KLR's. > > Mike > Eagle Mfg & Eng > San Diego, Ca.

Posted: **Thu Apr 10, 2003 5:25 am**

USMC KLR is the most modified. Harry SC

Posted: **Thu Apr 10, 2003 7:07 am**

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "zrod73026" wrote:

> I'd have to say I haven't seen a more impressive list of KLR mod

than

> listed by Brad on Tammies site awhile back. > Dam, if I had his money, I'd throw mine away! > Nice work Brad The Doohickey Marauder! > >

The following what Zrod refers to, and it doesn't take a lot of money, just not having any other responsibilities like a wife, kids, etc. Heck there is only so much that you can spoil your cat with before she ignores you anyway. Happy Trails skid plate, DualStar rear brake guard, DS brake bracket, DS Radiator guard, DS Pump guard, Dual Star luggage racks Dual Star Heated grips Kaw +4 windshield, JC Whitney quick release trunk, MSR Lever guards, UFO handguards, Vista Cruise Throttle lock, throttle rocker, Progressive front springs Day Star fork boots, Progressive 350/450 rear spring, Superbrace fork brace, Dynojet kit, Laser Duro exhaust, TwinAir filter, Galfer brake lines, Terminator clutch cable, IMS shifter, Corbin seat, Honda Mirrors, Acerbis ATV high rise bars, Fiamm Horn, Progel grips, fork mounted GPS Home made, Jake's (Sagebrush Machine) right nut, stainless fasteners subframe upgrade, doohickey and spring upgrade, PVC tool carrier/highway pegs, multi 12v outlets, safety switches defeated, plate relocated, vent line t-mod and a stripped brake pedal pinch bolt Brad A15 Centralia, WA

Posted: **Thu Apr 10, 2003 7:57 am**

Hope I did not foreget anything but I bet I did.... Moose skid plate, DualStar rear brake guard, DS brake bracket, DS Radiator guard, Alfa Pack System from Wolfman, Tour Master Saddlebags, I love bags.... Afrika Single KLR Center Stand, Scottoiler Mk7 Universal Kit, Krypton Motorcycle Alarm, Progressive front springs, Aluminum Fan Blade, Progressive 420 Series Shock, Superbrace fork brace, Dynojet kit, Big Gun Race Pipe, Quiet Core, TwinAir filter, K&N, Galfer brake lines, IMS shifter, Travelcade Gel seat, Honda Mirror, BigCee's Quick-Release Racks, BigCee's Shark Fin, BigCee's Offroad Lights, BigCee's Enduro Jugs Brackets, BigCee's Subframe Upgrade Kit, DSR's Weatherproof ATO Fuse Kit, DSR's Battery Monitor, DSR's Fan Relay Bypass Kit, DSR's Power Plug, DSR's Power Saver Kit / Headlight Cutout Harness, DSR's Starter Lockout Bypass Kit, DSR's Vent line t-mod, Dual Headlights, Rockguard, IMS Foot Pags, stainless fasteners, subframe upgrade, Doohickey and Spring upgrade Jake's, Maier Handguards, CycoActive Fenderbag, CycoActive GloveBox, RAM mount with Garmin V GPS, TouraTech Handlebar mount with StreetPilot III color, plate relocated on BigCee's Enduro Jugs Brackets, Sprocket Specialists, 14, 15, and 16 sprockets, Happy Trails "PD Nerf"/Highway Pegs/Engine Guard, Acerbis fork/disc guards, Soon to be: KLX650 Forks, Just need front wheel.., IMS Tank, Powerlet sockets, Tammy....

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