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[murfalert]

I run the 16T as well, due to mostly 60- 70mph riding. It's great for that; 60 and above. But, it is worse for anything under 60mph. I have left it on because I sometimes use the Interstate which means 80- 85mph here, and for that it's great. However, without the breathing mods I suspect it would really be hurting with the 16. I was worried about longevity since I put a lot of miles on, but at some speeds the engine is actually doing more work with the 16, just at a slower speed. Murf

> I'm currently running a 16t, primarily in commuter mode. It makes > fast freeway running more relaxed, but IMO degrades > performance in every other respect: Low is too tall for all but the > easiest trails. Top gear roll-on is lethargic. The bike may be > faster in 4th than 5th. 60 indicated (a speed I rarely ride at) is > probably around 4000rpm. There may still be a place for the 16t > on a long road trip, if you carry a 14t and the tools to swap > sprockets. In general, I think the 15t is a better all-around gear. > > > In the final drive section in Big chee's faQ sheet he mentions a > 13t > > for the 650 klr. > > I'd like to know if there is anybody out there with a 16t and > what > > they think of it. Like rpm at 60mph on the kawa speedo (I know > they > > are less then accurate). Gas mpg and difference in power. > > > > Thanks,Trails

[Zachariah Mully]

On Fri, 2002-09-27 at 19:52, dooden wrote:

> I do not think there is a 13t that will fit the KLR. >

Yes, there is... I can't remember who makes it, but I got mine from Fred. Makes it even more tractor-like... fun fun fun. Z DC

[klryyz]

Hello all, I need to change my sprockets. I am happy with the stock ratios, I just wanted to know if I should go with Kawasaki replacements or aftermarket (if there are any). Thanks in advance, John in T.O. C11 BTW Just changed the doohickey on my '97 and the original was broken in three pieces (one is still in the engine somewhere).

[Stuart Mumford]

> -----Original Message----- > Hello all, > > I need to change my sprockets. I am happy with the stock ratios, I > just wanted to know if I should go with Kawasaki replacements or > aftermarket (if there are any). > > Thanks in advance, > > John in T.O. C11 > > BTW Just changed the doohickey on my '97 and the original was broken > in three pieces (one is still in the engine somewhere).

Yo John, I just picked up a replacement set of Sunstars and a new DID X ring chain. This is my 2nd replacement chain and my first replacement set of sprockets. According to my local parts man, Sunstar makes the OEM Kawi sprockets. I think I paid $25 front, $45 rear, adn $89 for a 106 link D.I.D. X-ring chain. Good luck CA Stu PS T.O. = Tulsa Oklahoma? PSS did you look in the oil strainer screen under the cengine cover on the clutck side of the engine for your broken parts? Good idea to fish the parts out sooner than later.

[rockiedog2]

Anybody know how the Studebaker sprockets sold by klr650.com hold up? thx Joe

[benhua4]

CRAP! My post was supposed to go directly to Andy, not the whole KLR world. Sorry about that to the list. That's what I get for posting at 3:00AM Bob in Traverse City, MI 1972 K4, 1973 K5 and 77 CT90 K0 ST90 75 CB200 08 KLR 650

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > Hi Andy, > > I use to run mud for Milchem back in the early 70s out of Jennings. Then > flew float planes out of Houma for a while. My great grand father on my > mothers side worked the oil fields in the Jennings area back in the 20s if I > remember right. Did I read sometime ago you work the oil patch or was that > someone else on the list? Guess if you don't work the patch then "running > mud" won't mean anything to you, chuckle. > > You are right on about I-10! I lived within eyeball distance of I- 10 in > Baton Rouge till right after Katrina/Rita. > > Best regards > > Bob in Traverse City, MI > 1972 K4, 1973 K5 and 77 CT90s > K0 ST90 >