108 mods with 4 more planned

[Norm Keller]

#ygrps-yiv-2107336028 blockquote.ygrps-yiv-2107336028cite {margin-left:5px;margin-right:0px;padding-left:10px;padding-right:0px;border-left:1px solid #cccccc;} #ygrps-yiv-2107336028 blockquote.ygrps-yiv-2107336028cite2 {margin-left:5px;margin-right:0px;padding-left:10px;padding-right:0px;border-left:1px solid #cccccc;margin-top:3px;padding-top:0px;} #ygrps-yiv-2107336028 .ygrps-yiv-2107336028plain pre, #ygrps-yiv-2107336028 .ygrps-yiv-2107336028plain tt {font-family:monospace;font-size:100%;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;} #ygrps-yiv-2107336028 a img {border:0px;}#ygrps-yiv-2107336028 {font-family:Tahoma;font-size:12pt;} #ygrps-yiv-2107336028 .ygrps-yiv-2107336028plain pre, #ygrps-yiv-2107336028 .ygrps-yiv-2107336028plain tt {font-family:Tahoma;font-size:12pt;} Someone recently posted a unit similar on one of the groups so thought this might be of interest to someone. I haven't seen one but might order for giggles.         http://www.banggood.com/Dual-USB-Adapter-Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Sockets-Digital-Voltmeter-p-949446.html?utm_design=20&utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=Mail_men135_email&utm_campaign=newsletter-emarsys&utm_content=Claire&sc_src=email_1387107&sc_eh=ca1a9dc98b591e911&sc_llid=5755&sc_lid=71464491&sc_uid=QucqDzn6Gm&emst=QucqDzn6Gm_5755_1387107_106

[Norm Keller]

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[u]POwner mods 30+[/u]

The racks are the SU model from Happy-Trail.com.

 

The ammo cans are mounted by way of the L-shaped mounting brackets from KLR650.com and hex bolts. Allen key included.

 

Moose Racing Nerf Bars

 

Tank pad

 

Studebaker MM230 Skid Plate (engine guard)

 

Lever guards Mair Woods

 

Muffler modified HMF end cap

 

Mesh Headlight Guard

 

Rear Master Cylinder protector

 

Stainless brake hoses F & R

 

EBC FA67/3 brake pads

EBC FA130R Disk Brake Pads

 

Ricor Imtiminator fork valves

 

Race Tech front fork springs 492 mm free length 4.45 mm wire diameter, 140 mm spacer

 

Dial-A-Jet main jet adjustment kit.

 

EZ-Idle mixture adjustment knob

 

#38 pilot jet

 

#150 Main

 

Africa Left side switch pod.

 

Mirror relocation  mount.

 

Eagle Mike frame bolt kit

 

Eagle Mike Doohickey with coil spring

 

IMS Foot Pegs

 

Foot peg mount bolt upgrade

 

Low windscreen deflector

 

Remove inner fender, license light mount, and relocate licence to rear fender

 

Elastic stop nuts on chain adjuster studs

 

Krylon Repaint

 

Re-profiled seat.

 

Bowl vent "T"mod.

 

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[u]My modifications to KLR#2[/u]

1)      Convex mirrors onto originals

2)      Pro Grip 714 Dual Sport grips

3)      EBC-CSK Clutch springs

4)      Shift lever sapling stopper cable

5)      Charge adapter for battery to starter relay

6)      HID headlight kit

7)      Lexan headlight protector

8)      Main & Headlight fuses to weatherproof micro fuses

9)      Steering head grease nipple

10)   Steel reinforcement plate RTV behind shift lever

11)   #2357 tail light bulb

12)   Seat modified to remove w/o bolts

13)   Advance exhaust cam (1) tooth

14)   Replace coolant hoses w/3/4 heater hose, (2) x 6 coil springs, & Goodyear #65009 hose

15)   Yamaha cross bar pad

16)   Extend rear signal wires to allow connection under seat

17)   Brake pedal riser carriage bolt

18)   306-5029 Motion Pro (Yamaha ATV) clutch cable

19)   Recalibrate speedometer

20)   Dual Sport Luggage Trunk top case

21)   Dash 1/16" Lexan

22)   Voltmeter

23)   FIAMM E72102 horn

24)   Remove air box screen

25)   Drill carb slide vacuum port to 7/64

26)   Main power relay

27)   Rear shock gravel shield

28)   4-Way hazard switch

29)   E13 Tridon flasher

30)   Heated jacket plug

31)   Cigarette plug

32)   Grip heater wiring

33)   Cooling fan fuse relocated lower down to weatherproof Mini Fuse

34)   EBay rotary LED controller board & potentiometer installed to control grip heaters. (2.9 amps max to grip heaters at 14.5 volts)

35)   Temperature gauge calibrated overlay

36)   KLX needle clip in 3rd slot

37)   Modify thermostat from 160 F to 170 F

38)   Thermostat bypass

39)   Spread rad. side plastic shroud & zip tie to HT guard. Insert water pipe foam between rad. & shroud. Aim is to increase air scoop effect of rad.

40)   Convert front turn signals to 40 LED panels. Always on running flash off/on for signals.

41)   No Toil air filter

42)   Weld larger foot to side stand.

43)   LED lights to bark busters.(rewired to operate in unison with front signal lights)

44)   Install 195 F thermostat.

45)   Metal heat shield onto water pump hoses

46)   NK Lexan windscreen

47)   Install (2) flat 4-wire trailer connectors to rear light wiring.

48)   Drill (8) holes in top of air box

49)   Install (2) 4-wire trailer plugs to R & L side rear wiring & glue lights to rear of ammo boxes.

50)   Tubeless tire conversion: 224 Acrylic body sealer, sealed spokes to rim. Cleaned inner wheel with PF600 & installed Ken s Tire tubless stems.

51)   14 1/8 x 1/8 Lexan Windscreen 25 + 47 = 72 mods

52)   Replace dash #194 bulbs (speedo (2), tach, Fan, + (2) pannier tail lights with LED

53)   Spray side boxes w/rubberized underbody coating

54)   Add reflective strips to side boxes.

55)   Drill oil gallery (below starter) & cylinder head banjo   bolts to (2) 1/8 holes from single 1/16 hole/

56)   Brown Wire Modification

57)   Exhaust elbow onto muffler.

58)   Plasti-Dip Tupperware to Blaze Geen

59)   10mm Ninja 250 master cylinder

60)   Silicone 1-1/4" x 10-1/2" aluminum plate to LH side of rad.

61)   Automotive rubber door edge around rad fan shroud between shroud and radiator core as cushion and seal air.

62)   Plasti-Dip hand guards to Blaze Green

63)   Solder white shunt wire from output of Main Power Relay to White wire terminal of fan relay plug to reduce fan Vd by 0.3 volts.

64)   Replace cooling fan blades with EX500 fan blades. Much more air flow and higher current draw showing increased motor load.

65)   VRR MOSFET EBay Suzuki Marauder VZ800 2005-2006

66)   Tubeliss Tire System installed front tire

67)    Slime both wheels

68)   Magnetic drain plug

69)   Exhaust wrap onto header pipe

70)   LED Brake Tail light assembly

71)   Velcro to underside of seat to prevent sliding

72)   Modify fuel filler cap to allow push to close without key

73)   Gen2 280 mm front rotor with counter bored bolt holes

74)   Suzuki SV650, Vstrom, Versys dual piston front caliper with Deville adapter

75)   Fibreglass screen between radiator and radiator guard screen

76)   Gen2 header pipe with exhaust wrap

77)   Modify rear swing arm brake hose bracket to hold hose on top of swing arm

78)   Hydraulic clutch

79)   Rear "faux muffler" tool tube

80)    

Total 29 + 79 = 108 mods

[achesley43@ymail.com]

I have a couple volt meters as such, Still thinking of a place to install on the K:LR . The other on the boat.