KAWASAKI KLR 650 UPGRADES AND MODS [Part 2]
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2016
- A Trip Around the World or a Weekend Warrior, there are upgrades you will need to do on your Kawasaki KLR 650 before you take off on your adventure of a lifetime.
See PART 1 of this Tutorial here: • KAWASAKI KLR 650 UPGRA...
I'll take you through my own personal upgrades and modifications on my 2015 Kawasaki KLR 650 and a 2007 KLR 650 to help prepare you for a small or big trip.
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As I have always said to everyone, you don't need an expensive bike, expensive upgrades or gear to travel or have an amazing adventure, it takes ingenuity, creativity, courage, and the will to make your dreams and goals come true regardless of the challenges, hardships or struggles you will and could potentially face. These suggestions and examples of upgrades and modifications are obviously optional, not mandatory , and should not stop you from just jumping on your motorcycle and taking off. Remember I traveled around the entire USA with a camping backpack and no upgrades, I've traveled across Nepal on a rented 200cc Bajaj Pulsar in a shirt and backpack, and Egypt on a 150cc scooter with nothing but my sense of adventure, and so can you!
[Upgrades for 2015 KLR 650]
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Crash Bars - amzn.to/2aLEziX
Center Stand - amzn.to/2aLOibE
Handguards - amzn.to/2aLFnV7
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On-Road-/Off Road Footpegs - amzn.to/2b6n91y
Highway Pegs (Not exact but good alternative) - amzn.to/2b8WHTR
Side Racks Quick-Lock "EVO" - amzn.to/2aKjkL3
Side Aluminum Panniers -amzn.to/2bCTD0L
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Skid Plate - amzn.to/2aLOLuE
Windshield Dark Smoke - amzn.to/2bfF9mP
Exhaust - amzn.to/2b8wZvv
[Upgrades for 2007 KLR 650]
Old KLR Panniers(The ones I have are a discontinued model but here's a cheap alternative) - amzn.to/2ba9GW6
KLR Tall Windshield - amzn.to/2bfGHNB
Saddle Bags (from my 2005 KLR first trip ) amzn.to/2bd56pO
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I know everyone has their opinions but I have to say that the rear spring upgrade on my KLR650 was the best upgrade of all. On trails I used to bottom out a lot even with the pre-load on 5. I put a weighted spring in for my weight and haven't bottomed out since and it doesn't wash out in the front when riding on dirt because more of the weight is shifted toward the front with the heavier spring. It's about a $100 upgrade to do the spring.
The hand guards or "barkbusters" are essential for bush riding. Hitting a branch at speed on your hand is a whole new level of pain
One of the first things I did was swap out the brake lines for braided steel lines. Made a big difference
I like what you did with the front wheel fender, looks slick.
1 addition to my klr I really liked was some small wolfman panniers on the front crash bars by the gas tank. They hold my water bottle, extra oil ( yeah, it's an 08) portable air compressor ( which is a must have for changing tire pressures) and other miscellaneous items. That helps with keeping some weight forward as well as the added bonus of acting as a shield to keep rain and Saskatchewan grasshoppers off your legs.
Cool video I loved my 08 KLR when I had it. I travelled around the eastern Canada and USA great inexpensive bike and parts are easy to find here in North America.
Very usefull video, very nice KLR. I will follow your recomendations in my KLR.
My man! Thank you for the video. Loved it.
Super information on a great motorcycle. Thank You now Let the mods begin.
Great tips, thanks! 2017 KLR
Great pointers most people wouldnt get to the experience level, thanks for passing it on.
Thanks for the videos Alex! Looking to upgrade my '17 KLR 650 and your videos are straight to the point. This is my first dual sport bike and so far I'm enjoying it. Looking forward to making a trip out of San Diego down to Cabo San Lucas.
Love this guy! Sold I’m buying a 2004 klR tomorrow and I’m planning on hitting the road to discover eastern Canada.
you should make a video on what tool you carry on your bike to do most your maintenance. it will help out many of us including me. you have the experience to make the video.
I did the same thing to my gen 1 front fender area. I also got the same front fender. I love the look. Cheers!
Do you have a recommendation on tires? With as many miles as you have traveled, what do you recommend? Thanks for the videos. You are truly inspiring.
Great mods, especially the centre stand
great mods, nice videos mate, i would love to hear more about your trips
A truly EXCELLENT upgrade video! Thanks Alex!
These were GREAT mod Videos.