Finally an expedition worthy rig

[STANG302]

Well, hopefully. As long as the deal goes through in a couple weeks. I will be the owner of an 04' KLR 650. I've been lurking here for years just never been able to afford to turn my superduty into a usable camping/expedition rig, fuel's a killer. KLR should fix all that and hopefully this summer I'll have plenty WI and UP trips under my belt.

First question, will be looking for new PPE gear, any recommendations?

 

[Cabrito]

Cool. Be sure to throw up a picture when you get it.

Riding gear comes down to budgets ant fit.
You just need to find stuff that fits right that you can afford.

 

[STANG302]

Here she is. A 04 KLR 650 10K miles and af few accessories and new kenda tires. I think it was a pretty good deal for $1900.

 

[sandalscout]

Sweet! I'd say that's a good deal. I paid $1200 for my 2001 with 14k miles. It had a few mods, but nothing like the stuff you got.

 

[zolo]

Id say it was a great deal. Good for you, nice bike.

 

[STANG302]

Thanks, First thing I need to do is get it lowered. It's a bit tall for me!

 

[STANG302]

Just a couple from local spots on the St. Croix on my way home from work tonight.

 

[Frank]

Very nice! Did you get gear yet?

 

[Cody1771]

get crash bars on that baby! will save you a TON of grief once you start getting it offroad more.

http://www.happy-trail.com/KLR650/PD-Nerf-EG3-Skid-Plate-05-KLR650.aspx

otherwise have fun!

 

[STANG302]

I ended up with the Kathmandu jacket don't have the pants yet but will soon. I swear I tried on every jacket at bobs and the Kathmandu was the only jacket that was comfortable and am loving it so far.

Crash bars are next on the list. After I get the front fork seals in, still debating if I should do springs/emulators or both at the same time.

 

[elmo_4_vt]

Progressive Springs yes, they're cheap and make a big difference... I'd wait on the Emulators though until you ride it a bit. It's not a sport bike.

Don

'07 KLR

 

[Cody1771]

Yeah emulators are kind of a waste on a klr, but the progressives are well worth it

 

[sandalscout]

Yeah emulators are kind of a waste on a klr, but the progressives are well worth it

From what a large percentage of people on ADV and KLRWorld are saying, skip the springs and go with Ricor Intiminators. They are "emulators" but quite different than RaceTech and are usually advised to run the stock spring.

I've not used them myself, but I plan to install a set of the winter. Just throwing it out there.