• License Plate Installed Higher. I read on the Internet that the plate is susceptible to getting bent from the back tire. I made a sub frame to mount the plate to that raised it and gave it more rigidity. I also made a plate for the Off-Road registration that attaches to two of the bolts that hold on the fender. Done on 3/27/04
• Mirror Isolators. Its pretty hard to see behind you with just the stock mirrors. These make a world of difference. Done on 4/03/04
• DSR Fuse Relocation. The stock fuses are located under the seat. If you blow a fuse, you have to remove both side covers and then the seat. The stock fuses are the old glass type, this kit not only relocates the fuses to the starter relay cover, but uses the newer ATO type fuses. Ordered the kit from Totally Wired Cycles. Done on 4/07/04
• MasterGuard™. The rear brake master cylinder is open and exposed. To solve this potential weak point, I installed a MasterGuard™ from Dual Star. Done on 04/13/04
• Low Profile Magnetic Drain Plug. I installed a Magnetic Drain Plug from Dual Star. Although it maybe not really be needed, it is cheap insurance from getting bashed from a rock, and it will keep any metal shavings from floating around the engine if the filter doesn't pick them up. Installed on 05/14/04.
• PumpGuard™ and RadGuard™. On the KLR the water pump is vulnerable from a drop to the right., and the radiator is vulnerable from a drop on the left side. To fix these problems I installed a PumpGuard™ and a RadGuard™ from Dual Star. Done on 05/19/04.
• Nut Kits. I installed several different nut kits from Dual Star. Done on 05/19/04.
• New Tires The stock rear tire on the KLR isn't the best tire out there. It last on average for about 2000 miles. Mine lasted a little over this and is now bald in the center. I found a set, front and rear, of Kenda K270's from Rocky Mountain MC for $66.11 including shipping.
• Brake Bracket. Replaced the weak stock aluminum cast brake bracket with a billet aluminum one from Dual Star. Done on December 25, 2004.
• Garmin etrex Legend GPS. I got a new GPS for Christmas and will use it in place of my older non-mapping GPS. Done December 25, 2004.
• LightGuard™. This is an 80 mil thick stick on vinyl light protector. I looked into getting the "wire wesh" light guards, but don't like the looks of them. I got this from Dual Star. Done on 12/26/2004
• MufflerGuard™. This is a better heat shield than the stock shield. I use the Wolfman Alpha pack system, so don't really need this but it looks a lot better than the stock shield. I got this from Dual Star. Done on 1/8/2005
• Shark Fin. The Shark Fin from Big Cee Engineering is for protecting the rear brake disk. Done on 1/8/2005
• Clutch and Kickstand Bypass Switch. The kickstand lockout switch is a known weak spot on the KLR, this kit fom Totally Wired Cycles fixes that problem and gives you a clutch bypass so you can also start the bike while in gear. Done on 1/8/2005
• Eagle Manufacturing Balancer Lever. The only weak part of the KLR engine is the balance lever and spring. I replaced mine with a set from Eagle Manufacturing that I got from Arrowhead Motorsports. Done on 4/16/2005.
• Skid Plate. The stock skid plate is made from a hard plastic and has huge holes in it that allow rocks to hit the engine case. I've seen pictures and heard stories of the case actually getting broken. I got my skid plate from Dual Star. Done on 5/31/2005
• Shift lever. The stock shift lever is made of thin stamped steel and rolled over for strength. I've known several people that have bent and or broken there's with just one dump on the right side. I got a better one from Dual Star. Done on 5/31/2005
• Subframe Bolt Upgrade. The stock subframe bolts are very anemic to say the least, and when you use your KLR loaded down with luggage or someone on the back, it can really stress them. I bought my subframe upgrade kit from Big Cee Engineering. Done on 6/25/2005.
• Fan Fuse Kit. I upgraded the main fuses to ATO type fuses in April 2004. To keep everything the same and elemenate the last glass fuse on the bike I upgaded the fan fuse with a blade type fuse from Totally Wired Cycles. Done on 6/25/2005.
| • Luggage | • Tools | • Misc. Items |
•From Arrowhead Motorsports: T-Vent, DID Gold Chain.
•From Big Cee: Offroad Lights, Footpeg Screws, and Emergency Thermostat.
•From Dual Star: Sec. Oil Filler Cap, and LED Tail Light.
• SS Brake Lines, and Progressive Springs
• From Dual Star: Toolworks Tool Kit, Mini Chain Press, and Chain Breaker.
• From Sport Tour LTD.: Tank Bag.
My KLR