Slight change of plans.... I got the black 2011 for $150 more out the door. A no brainer. I didn't really like the Monster green stripes on the 2010 black bike.
Recently moved back to NH and ride all around here. We've got a good crew of 5 so far thats either out on a ride or planning one all the time. Only 2 klrs so far, but the Hondas have been keeping up fairly well so we dont hold it against them. Let me know bout some good upcoming rides and I'll do the same. I go through Ashland quite often. I'm on a flat-black 08 with Motechs. See u around.
Been hanging around here for a while. Just got my 1st KLR.
Looking forward to more "exploring" of N. H. on the KLR. ( and ME, VT, Ma..etc. )
I've been poking around on back roads for a while on my NX250.
Now I can "poke a little farther from home.
FWIW: Here's a slide show to illistrate some sceenes from around N.H.
Hey Myke, I have a 05 KLR and just got the doo parts and looking to do the upgrade too. Dont have the tools either I believe. If you havent dont it yet, maybe we can try to do both at the same time someday when we get the tools.
Live in Groton MA, just south of Nashua. Also looking to ride with some people!
Hi Myke and Fwapsk,
I just traded for a 2000 KLR and am interested in doing the doo. If we can't find someone to borrow the tools maybe we could split the cost of buying them?
Fwapsk, we are only a few towns away, would love to get together for a ride! Great roads around the Monadnock area to explore.
Sounds good Mark! I'm up for splitting the tools. Did you get your doo replacement parts - I have mine. Do you know the tools we need? I'm available this weekend if you want to work on the bikes or go for a ride or both! Haven't ridden around Monadnock before.
Guys, I have the tools and your welcome to borrow them. Just across the river from Walpole and travel to Keene regularly. PM me if you want to borrow them, and if you want to ride sometime.
Yup. Mine came out of winter storage about a week and a half ago. Watch out for the sand.
I got a lot done over the winter: new doohickey with torsion spring, new valve shims (adjustment), new spark plug, new seat cover, new alloy choke plunger sleeve, new LED marker lights, made sure everything is tight, new stainless hex screws for the master cylinder & the carb, new power outlet, and the chain hasn't been this clean since it left the showroom.
I was able to pull off a handful of commutes this winter. I got the cold weather gear figured out, but there was so much snow so often that the roads seemed like they were always wet, and therefore icy. But I've been out quite a bit for the past 2 months now. Nice to be out in relative warmth!
Finally did my Do. (Eagle Mike kit, with torsion spring.) Original spring OK, but no tension on it. (just over 13,000 miles now.)
Lubed the swing arm bolts. Kind of dry, but no rust. ( I don't ride in water much! )
Both tires are now Mitas E-07's. Will see how they wear? Handle good on road. I don't do much trail, but gravel is ok. (I don't ride much rough stuff any more.)
Had 2 "out-of-round" Kenda K-270's. My son had an out-of-round" K270 too.
Made the front end hop like a bunny!
I returned mine, he's running his. 3 bad tires of same model ???
Ref Mitas E-07 tires.
I've about 2,000 miles on them both now. Wearing even, and no bouncing at all.
I've been on pavement, gravel, and rocks, ( no mud ) can't complain on the grip or handling.
I'm happy with them so far.
One minor complaint: At about 50 mph and up to about 60 mph, they sing a bit. Any slight leaning, like minor stearing corrections, the singing stops. Definitely a strait line thing. If I wear
Ref Mitas E-07 tires.
I've about 2,000 miles on them both now. Wearing even, and no bouncing at all.
I've been on pavement, gravel, and rocks, ( no mud ) can't complain on the grip or handling.
I'm happy with them so far.
One minor complaint: At about 50 mph and up to about 60 mph, they sing a bit. Any slight leaning, like minor stearing corrections, the singing stops. Definitely a strait line thing. If I wear
larry31,
I always run and suggest to others, always run 2 psi More in the skinny front tire than the wider rear tire. At least up to the maximum load limits and air pressures listed on the tire sidewalls.
Some are just totally amazed how much difference it makes in the handling characteristics, for the better!
Maybe it will do the same for road noise.
I kind of like a little road 'music' from my tires. Tho I will admit I do prefer to hear them in the corners. A riding buddy/customer had a Dunlop 606 Rear tire that was totally 'Obnoxious' if it was anywhere near me! And I wear ear plugs!!!
New install of Eagle Mike's front fork brace, and lowering the OEM fender down on top of the brace, makes bike much stiffer.
Tight turning is better, highway speeds track nice and straight.
Didn't get chance to try in high winds, I'm quite happy I put it on.
I don't think I'll mount the AcerBis fender I bought. Any one want one?
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