SNIP Softbags generally work well. Beware that the right hand
sidepanel
> will tend to melt due to heating from the exhaust pipe. Especially
> in the summer months when the saddlebag will provide insulation and
> keep the heat trapped against the plastic sidepanel. SNIP
Yes sir, this is correct, verified, substanitated and experienced.
However, as a sidebar observation, if you pack your Dinty-Moore Beef
Stew in the soft luggage, near the exhaust pipe in the morning at
0700, it will be toasty-warm at 1800 when it is time for supper while
others are digging out the camp stove and burning themselves with
uncontrolled liquid fuel, etal. In lou of Dinty Moore stew, dried
Ramen noodles (styver-foam cup packaging, c snip above) do not work
near the exhaust pipe, at lest that is what I have heard (8~o...:
revmaaatin.
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "dumbazz_650"
wrote:
>
> --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "broncoza" wrote:
> >
> > OK thanks to all who gave me a view on the KLR, even some
> > interesting ideas like outrunning Rhino and Lion. For the record
> > never tried that either but I get my jollies under the sea with
> > shark diving, not really interested in land animals!
> >
> > Its done, officially ordered the KLR today and will be collecting
on
> > Saturday if the bank is still talking to me. Wouldn't mind groups
> > comments on a few bits I plan to add:
> > 1.Pro Taper bars - raced with them for years and have a spare
pair -
> > do they help with vibes?
> > 2.Have some oxford soft luggage - has anybody fitted?
> > 3.What are you guys doing with that ugly stock pipe - yip I know
its
> > Forestry approved but we don't have that pesky bear to contend
with
> > here. Any suggestions - Two Brothers, Yosh, Supertrapp?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rob
>
> Good choice on the KLR, RobMan. Welcome to the club!
>
> Yes, a high quality aluminum bar does help with the vibes. Depends
on
> each individual bike, and the tolerance/reference for each rider.
The
> better solution is probably the thick-walled pro taper that require
> the adapter. But even the 7/8inch series are good. Pull-back and
rise
> as well as sweep are all factors to consider. The stock KLR bars are
> actually very good in this regard. Just don't standup as well as
> Protaper or Renthal.
>
> Softbags generally work well. Beware that the right hand sidepanel
> will tend to melt due to heating from the exhaust pipe. Especially
> in the summer months when the saddlebag will provide insulation and
> keep the heat trapped against the plastic sidepanel. Kawi did sell a
> small luggage bar that held the bags off the sidepanel, but it has
> since been discontinued. If you have welder friend, you could have a
> copy of the thing made relatively cheaply.
>
> Best pipe for the KLR is a subjective topic. Supertrappe works well
> and is lighter than the oem. BigGun pipes have given some riders
> trouble as they came apart under the massive HP loads our beloved
KLR
> delivers
. Laser Pro-Dura is a quality stainless pipe that flows
> a bit better and is nice looking and sounding (though a bit on the
> expensive side). FMF and Two-Bros supposedly make a KLR pipe, but
> these have not been as popular as the others. You may need to richen
> up the mixture, as the bike is jetted lean from the factory, and an
> increase in flow will make it even leaner.
>
> Check the FAQ for details and suggestions. Come back with more
> questions and we'll try to add even more confusion.
>
> FAQ:
http://www.BIGCEE.com/klr650faq.html
>
> MarkB