klr 650 500 mile check

[joe_g1961]

Yup, finally unloaded the BMW RT and got me a workhorse KLR650... and I love it! I have a '98, and would like to improve braking response and feel. Also wouldn't mind firming up the front forks. For those of you with intimate knowledge of the KLR (you know what I mean), what would be the top 3 or 4 improvements I could make for handling and performance? Thanks for letting me join the fun! - Joe (RI)

[Lujo Bauer]

Progressive LR fork springs ($80), Galfer (or other) steel-braided brake line ($45), aftermarket brake pads ($30). http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com (or http://www.denniskirk.com, etc.) -Lujo joe_g1961 wrote:

> Yup, finally unloaded the BMW RT and got me a workhorse > KLR650... and I love it! I have a '98, and would like to improve > braking response and feel. Also wouldn't mind firming up the > front forks. For those of you with intimate knowledge of the KLR > (you know what I mean), what would be the top 3 or 4 > improvements I could make for handling and performance? > Thanks for letting me join the fun! - Joe (RI) > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >

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[Michael Taylor]

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[Dave Watkins]

FTGWN, Hi, I just returned from the Canyonlands Motor Classic '03. While there I installed new front and rear brake pads from Galfer as well as the new Oversized Front Rotor Kit from Cycle-Brakes. The results were truly amazing! The difference in braking was without a doubt the most significant mod that I have done to date. The other "must have" mod, in my opinion, is replacing the stock front springs with ones from Progressive Suspension. The springs greatly reduced the tendency to "dive" when braking while the brake upgrades actually gave the KLR a real brake for once HTH Cheers, Dave Watkins 1998 KLR650 "He who has no name" Calgary, Alberta Canada Voice: 1.403.701.5746 Fax: 1.403.266.0626 Email: dave@... WWW: http://www.davewatkins.net DISCLAIMERS ARE FOR LAWYERS I SAID IT, I MEANT IT, I STAND BEHIND IT

----- Original Message ----- From: "joe_g1961" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 7:04 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Not a new rider, but new to KLR...and a few Questions > Yup, finally unloaded the BMW RT and got me a workhorse > KLR650... and I love it! I have a '98, and would like to improve > braking response and feel. Also wouldn't mind firming up the > front forks. For those of you with intimate knowledge of the KLR > (you know what I mean), what would be the top 3 or 4 > improvements I could make for handling and performance? > Thanks for letting me join the fun! - Joe (RI) > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >