The Mighty KLR

First bike into the shop. Snow is still on the ground but eager to get started on mods. Liz dives into her bike without hesitation!
 

KLR Maintenance and Upgrades

Engine

1. 685 piston upgrade kit
2. Head refurb
3. Valve adjustment
4. Clutch side oil screen cleaning
5. Replace leaking petcock with manual petcock
6. Add in-line fuel filter
7. Thermobob
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Suspension

1. Shock
1. Replace with Moab Adventure?
2. Revalve w/ RT gold valves?
3. Revalve w/ Top Gun’s shock internals?
2. Change fork oil/ check sag

Electrical

1. Inspect wiring harness for rubs
2. LED headlight upgrade
3. Replace distribution block with fused block
4. Aux light?
5. Replace grip heaters w/ Symtec?

Chassis/ Drive

1. Replace L fairing (aka 'Frankenfairing')
2. Reinforce R fairing crack
3. Replace fasteners as needed
4. Replace handguard plastics w/ Barkbuster Storm
5. Widen pegs
1. Replace 8mm peg bolts w/ 10mm?
6. Lube and adjust throttle and clutch cables
7. Run spare clutch and throttle cable next to existing cables
8. Madstad windshield
9. Sand and touch up paint on luggage rack
10. Wheel bearings F & R
11. Tires
1. 95% sure I will go with Shinko 700
2. 5% toward Heidenau K60’s
1. Just as good off road and will be smoother for high speed travel… but not sure that is worth the huge price difference
12. Replace front brake line w/ SS
13. Replace brakes
14. Replace chain?
15. Rear brake reservoir protector – from Ninja?