standard mods

[John Lyon]

Scott, I agree with the Brooklyn Bum. IMO, I would upgrade the suspension first and adjust the gearing to your tastes. At the same time I would add some basic protection to the bike (bash plate, hand guards, radiator protector) for the inevitable lay over, before I would touch the engine side of the house. John --- guymanbro wrote:

> Nope, if you don't start with suspension, engine > upgrades won't mean > diddly off road cuz you won't be going fast enough > to take > advantage... > > dat brooklyn bum > > progressive springs in the front and rear. > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "scotttraining" > wrote: > > I recently asked for opinions about new KLR650s vs > KTM640s and have > > decided to go with a KLR650. I would like to hear > from those with > > experience about some simple mods able to increase > performance for > > off road riding. I am guessing that muffler, > intake and carb would > > be the best place to start? > > > > Thanks in advance > > > > Scott > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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[mrgadgetklr]

The KBR 650 is a GREAT dual sport bike, not a dirt bike. I have run over lots of rough country in eastern Oregon and northeastern Nevada with it. If you load it a lot, the rear suspension will bottom out, you may want to upgrade. As far as brakes, I test my yesterday (00 model) and skidded the front on dry payment; lockup is good enough for me. I haven't found a problem with the front suspension, I did add a fork brace for control. The engine is fine. The muffler weights 35 pounds, loose it for a lighter model (SuperTrapp IDS quite series), not a bad sound. Add some barkbusters, with covers to protect the clutch and brake levers, a good set of tires, get rid of the safety switches on clutch and side stand, add a center stand, add a real bash plate, gel battery, add a Garmin GPS EMAP or V on a RAM mount; load it with mapsource TOPO. Add all your custom stuff you like from Big Cee, Arrowhead Motorsports, Dual Starr, Cycoactive, Sagebrush Machine, and Happy Trails. It your bike be proud of it and have a lot of fun. John