When did I buy a Kawasaki KLR 650?
I bought a 2004 Kawasaki KLR 650. I always knew that this bike existed and gave it a glance every now and then, but never really thought too much of it. Life went by, I quit working on motorcycles and joined the Navy, got out when my time was up, and moved to California.
How big is the swingarm on a Kawasaki KLR650?
Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 185 mm / 7,3 in – KL650-E Kawasaki KLR650: images, gallery. Kawasaki KLR650: video. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.
What does a Kawasaki KLR650 front fender look like?
There is no frills to its design; everything serves a purpose.The dash is strictly business with its square indicator lights and its 1980’s style orange gauge needles, the fender comes out like an elephant trunk to make 100% sure that no dirt will be flung into your face, and the front fairing looks like a newel post.
Why is the Kawasaki KLR still in the market?
It is still around, in my opinion, because the KLR outperforms every adventure bike in the market when the common denominator is price. That, and it can take a beatin’ and keep on tickin’. This is exactly what I was looking for – an affordable bike that can take me fishing and has rock solid reliability.
I bought a 2004 Kawasaki KLR 650. I always knew that this bike existed and gave it a glance every now and then, but never really thought too much of it. Life went by, I quit working on motorcycles and joined the Navy, got out when my time was up, and moved to California.
What does the doohickey do on a Kawasaki KLR650?
The doohickey provides tension for the balancer chain. If the doohickey is far out adjustment or fails you have a major problem that will cause damage to your Kawasaki KLR650 dual sport motorcycle.
What causes a KLR650 engine to jump time?
In the example above the failed doohickey spring caused the engine to jump time. This KLR650 engine ate both exhaust valves, damaged the cylinder head, cylinder, and piston all because the doohickey was not adjusted correctly.
There is no frills to its design; everything serves a purpose.The dash is strictly business with its square indicator lights and its 1980’s style orange gauge needles, the fender comes out like an elephant trunk to make 100% sure that no dirt will be flung into your face, and the front fairing looks like a newel post.