I grew up in Poplarville, if you know where that is. It’s a good place to be FROM, FAR FROM🤣.
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Of course I do. My wife's ex step mother (LOL) lives there. I ride through there occasionally when traveling to various towns in LA for work.
Hey all, just got a new ‘23 Adventure model. I’m currently in San Diego, CA. Stoked to finally get a KLR. Started on an old Yamaha V-Star and coming over from an even older TL1000s that was gifted to me by my uncle. Always loved the KLR’s though so when they came out with fuel injected models I started planning my purchase.
On another note, i’m a large fella at 280 lbs and i’m still trying to figure out what tire pressures to run. 21/36 per manual recommendation doesn’t feel right to me but i’ve never owned a bike like this 🤷♂️
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On another note, i’m a large fella at 280 lbs and i’m still trying to figure out what tire pressures to run. 21/36 per manual recommendation doesn’t feel right to me but i’ve never owned a bike like this 🤷♂️
Mawalley32: ST1300-- Nice, very fast sport tourer. Don't expect a KLR to give it a run! Post pics too.
Twar90: you're not the biggest one here riding a KLR. Tire pressures: 21 is too low for a narrow front tire. What will work best also depends on whether you're riding on or off road, and the tires you run. Try 34Front/32Rear.
Twar90: you're not the biggest one here riding a KLR. Tire pressures: 21 is too low for a narrow front tire. What will work best also depends on whether you're riding on or off road, and the tires you run. Try 34Front/32Rear.
Nice to meet you Pete and thanks for the advice!
NO DOUBT!!! No, I don't expect the two of them to be able to compete with one another, which is why I decided to get both. The ST is my mile muncher that I use to travel for work - in fact, I put another 400 miles on it yesterday afternoon riding from the Gulf Coast up to Huntsville, AL. The KLR will be my fun bike, getting thrashed around on back roads, dirt, and trails on the weekends.
I'll get a couple of photos uploaded soon.
From Florida, 60-ish Male, former Military, former LEO. First KLR ever. Just added the Light kit to the front and the engine guards. DIY. Instructions are a bit off but good enough that I finished it. I do have some mechanical expertise though.
Bitedog, welcome. Before you do any more wenching, read this. Most of it applies the new bikes too:
DPelletier's common new KLR owner mistakes to avoid
And post a pic of your bike.
DPelletier's common new KLR owner mistakes to avoid
And post a pic of your bike.
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Just bought my 1st KLR today and a friend told to check out this forum. I'm in North Texas up by Gainesville.
Hope yall let me play here.
Hope yall let me play here.
Break in that engine as you intend to ride it.
No need to baby it during break in!
I'll partially dis-agree with those statements.
Half to two thirds of maximum capable rpm / speed should be observed for at least the first couple hundred miles.
So about 60-65 mph in top gear.
But it is good to use full throttle & short shift thru the gears to get up to speed. Putting a 'load' on it but not forcing maximum rpm is what seats the rings & polishes in the cylinder & piston. Over-revving can scuff the brand new piston.
Revving a brand new engine to the maximum is never good.
85% of piston ring seating occurs within the first 15mins of run time. The remaining 15% takes a good bit longer.
One shouldn’t ping a brand new engine off the rev limiter, but giving it a good & hot workout will ensure minimal oil usage during the lifespan of an engine.
I’ve also spoke with engine builders who follow similar break-in procedures on “engine only” dyno’s. After a half-dozen 2/3 throttle runs, they’ll change the oil & let it rip after that. This is all done with less than 1 hour on a brand new or rebuilt motor.
If it’ll work on a $20,000+ race engine, it’ll do just fine on a KLR 😂
Everyone has their own break-in flavor. Do what you think is best 👍
One might ask those same engine builders, "what is the piston skirt to cylinder clearance" on those built to be rebuilt on a regular basis high performance engines?
New guy here. name is Jon, currently live in NC. Just picked up a 2023 S model with ABS, pics coming.
Welcome. Be sure to check out this article below. Look forward to seeing photos.
Common new KLR owner mistakes to avoid
Here is my list of "common new KLR owner mistakes to avoid" 1) Oil drain plug overtightening: it is relatively common for people to overtighten the oil drain plug.....usually to stop a leak after the gasket/washer has inadvertently fallen into the used oil or left stuck to the bottom of the...
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