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alaxandros
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klr with a dr 650 engine?
has anyone tried to fit a different engine on the KLR?
the kawa motor needs major repair and i am considering
replacing it with a 2nd hand one - a DR650 is
currently on the top of my list but i am not sure
whether it fits or not..
eadas
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stevedyer
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klr with a dr 650 engine?
I feel your pain. Had a similar situation a couple years ago with two worn
out KLRs. The first was brought back to life with a '79 CBX engine, the
second with a '75 Suzuki RE-5 engine. The CBX transplant was a bitch due
to the sprocket alignment, but with most of the engine sitting out of the
frame on the starboard side, everything flanged up really well. Kinda have
to lean it a bit to the left when you ride it if you want to go straight,
but it does certainly turn heads and will smoke the D606 in the back like
you can't believe. The Suzuki rotary took all damn night to wedge into
place, but the kickstart is nice when the battery goes dead. Downside is
despite my best efforts to keep the original radiator setup, the RE-5 engine
needs the bigger Suzuki radiator and the hoses line up better. Kinda gives
the KLR a piggish look. I'll try to find the pics. 
Steve
Steve
----- Original Message ----- From: "alaxandros" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:36 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR with a DR 650 engine? > has anyone tried to fit a different engine on the KLR? > the kawa motor needs major repair and i am considering > replacing it with a 2nd hand one - a DR650 is > currently on the top of my list but i am not sure > whether it fits or not.. > eadas > > > > > > > ___________________________________________________________ > Yahoo!; > (spam); Yahoo! Mail > > http://login.yahoo.com/config/mail?.intl=gr > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > >
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Donald Dickerson
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klr with a dr 650 engine?
You put a WHAT into a KLR!? A CBX!? As in the 6 cylinder monster? The
RE-5 I can see, but that huge inline six? Yer joking, right?
Don Dickerson
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Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who didn't. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." -- Helen Keller __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com> > I feel your pain. Had a similar situation a couple years ago with > two worn > out KLRs. The first was brought back to life with a '79 CBX engine, > the > second with a '75 Suzuki RE-5 engine. The CBX transplant was a > bitch due > to the sprocket alignment, but with most of the engine sitting out of > the > frame on the starboard side, everything flanged up really well. > Kinda have > to lean it a bit to the left when you ride it if you want to go > straight, > but it does certainly turn heads and will smoke the D606 in the back > like > you can't believe. The Suzuki rotary took all damn night to wedge > into > place, but the kickstart is nice when the battery goes dead. > Downside is > despite my best efforts to keep the original radiator setup, the RE-5 > engine > needs the bigger Suzuki radiator and the hoses line up better. Kinda > gives > the KLR a piggish look. I'll try to find the pics.
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stevedyer
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klr with a dr 650 engine?
Don,
I didn't say it was easy. Had to put stiffer fork springs up front and go
to a heavier fork oil. Did get to toss the radiator, though.
Yeah, just joking. )
Steve
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Steve
----- Original Message ----- From: "Donald Dickerson" To: "stevedyer" ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 5:31 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR with a DR 650 engine? > You put a WHAT into a KLR!? A CBX!? As in the 6 cylinder monster? The > RE-5 I can see, but that huge inline six? Yer joking, right? > > Don Dickerson > > --- stevedyer wrote: >
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Bogdan Swider
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klr with a dr 650 engine?
On 9/13/06 2:57 PM, "stevedyer" wrote:
CBX / RE-5 transplants and bamboo exhausts. At first I thought you guys were serious - just two more list eccentrics. What a day. Bogdan> > I feel your pain. Had a similar situation a couple years ago with two worn > out KLRs. The first was brought back to life with a '79 CBX engine, the > second with a '75 Suzuki RE-5 engine.
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Douglas Bouley
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klr with a dr 650 engine?
They were joking, but I'm quite serious about swapping out my final
drive for a shaft. It's OK that I won't be able to wheelie, as I'm too
big for the poor li'l KLR anyway.
doug
Bogdan Swider wrote:
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> > On 9/13/06 2:57 PM, "stevedyer" wrote: > > >> I feel your pain. Had a similar situation a couple years ago with two worn >> out KLRs. The first was brought back to life with a '79 CBX engine, the >> second with a '75 Suzuki RE-5 engine. >> > > CBX / RE-5 transplants and bamboo exhausts. At first I thought you guys were > serious - just two more list eccentrics. What a day. > > Bogdan > > > >
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Jud Jones
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klr with a dr 650 engine?
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "stevedyer" wrote:
I'm thinking of that line from the Lovin' Spoonful: " You can catch fish if you've got good bait."> > > I feel your pain. Had a similar situation a couple years ago with two worn > out KLRs. The first was brought back to life with a '79 CBX engine, the > second with a '75 Suzuki RE-5 engine. The CBX transplant was a bitch due > to the sprocket alignment, but with most of the engine sitting out of the > frame on the starboard side, everything flanged up really well. Kinda have > to lean it a bit to the left when you ride it if you want to go straight, > but it does certainly turn heads and will smoke the D606 in the back like > you can't believe. The Suzuki rotary took all damn night to wedge into > place, but the kickstart is nice when the battery goes dead. Downside is > despite my best efforts to keep the original radiator setup, the RE-5 engine > needs the bigger Suzuki radiator and the hoses line up better. Kinda gives > the KLR a piggish look. I'll try to find the pics.
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Don S
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klr with a dr 650 engine?
As previously mentioned, I'm abandoning bamboo as exhaust material in favour of zucchini. A big plus for the zucchini tail pipe is that at the end of a day of riding, dinner will be ready. Baked zucchini and friction fried bacon. Bon appetite!
Bogdan Swider wrote:
On 9/13/06 2:57 PM, "stevedyer" wrote: > > I feel your pain. Had a similar situation a couple years ago with two worn > out KLRs. The first was brought back to life with a '79 CBX engine, the > second with a '75 Suzuki RE-5 engine. CBX / RE-5 transplants and bamboo exhausts. At first I thought you guys were serious - just two more list eccentrics. What a day. Bogdan --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Kimosabe
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klr with a dr 650 engine?
From a previous post I've read here, I got the impression that field
mice and nesting material make superb packing material for mufflers.
You go from tweety to squeeky with a bit of a backfire. Nice touch
of class.
Steve in Niceville
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Don S wrote: > > As previously mentioned, I'm abandoning bamboo as exhaust material in favour of zucchini. A big plus for the zucchini tail pipe is that at the end of a day of riding, dinner will be ready. Baked zucchini and friction fried bacon. Bon appetite! > > Bogdan Swider wrote: > > On 9/13/06 2:57 PM, "stevedyer" wrote: > > > > > I feel your pain. Had a similar situation a couple years ago with two worn > > out KLRs. The first was brought back to life with a '79 CBX engine, the > > second with a '75 Suzuki RE-5 engine. > > CBX / RE-5 transplants and bamboo exhausts. At first I thought you guys were > serious - just two more list eccentrics. What a day. > > Bogdan > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
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Oldrice
klr with a dr 650 engine?
I've been thinking about this lately too. Some say that's dangerous. But
seriously, I've been thinking about stuffing one of those new Yamaha YFZ700
ATV Thumper motors in there. Some nice KLX forks and a decent rear shock -
hey, I'd have reverse, fuel injection and a host of aftermarket goodies to
support the bike. And they reallly sound nice. I wish someone would do it
before I do though.
Oldrice-
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