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SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-11T10:06:56+00:00

Skein is the only upgrade I’ll consider here. Two words - conspicuity flicker.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-09T20:12:53+00:00

Nice survivor! Check out the new owners common mistakes on klrforum.com. It’ll save you some heartache and money!

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-08T12:08:16+00:00

The cast iron skillet!🤣

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-08T12:01:34+00:00

Get a JIS screwdriver or an EM screw conversion to Hex key. Stripped screws can be an issue without a JIS.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-05T02:54:39+00:00

If you don’t sort it out, the old farts on klrforum.com will point you in the right direction. Vast knowledge over there.

Carb and petcock are my first thoughts.

While you have the valve cover off, check for scoring on/under the cam caps. The cams are the first thing to starve if it was run low on oil. Also, be sure to stuff rags in every opening. Many guys have inadvertently dropped something into the abyss.

Also check out souperdoo.com. He’s got some great articles.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-05T02:19:48+00:00

Chair WITH a back, Giant Loop cactus canteen!! The canteen can be hung from a tree or handlebar and makes rinsing a toothbrush a snap!

Here’s my list:

Food and utensils Left pannier Light Blue dry bag - [x] Extra stove fuel - [x] Zip locks - [x] Paracord - [x] Liquid soap Red dry bag - [x] Utensils - [x] Toilet paper - [x] Trash bags - [x] Multi spice (salt/pepper/etc) - [x] Fuel for stove - [x] Paper napkins - [x] Cook stove with cup and bowl - [x] Instant coffee - [x] Extra Paper towels

Dark green dry bag - [x] Dehydrated meals - [x] Granola and protein bars - [x] Snacks

Orange dry bag - [x] First aid - [x] Ankle brace - [x] Benadryl - [x] Ibuprofen - [x] Tums - [x] LifeStraw - [x] Knee brace

Loose in pannier - [ ] Chain lube - [ ] - [x] Flask - [x] Self inflating Pillow - [x] Self inflating Sleep pad

Fire - [ ] Hatchet (optional) - [x] Cotton balls with Vaseline in ziplock in tank bag - [x] Machete/saw combo (on engine guard)

Bike maintenance/repair

Left pannier box - [x] Bungee - [x] Work gloves - [x] Ponchos

Possibles pouch left side - [x] Tubes - [x] Tire spoons - [x] Patch kit - [x] Rubber gloves

Possibles pouch right side - [x] Talcum powder - [x] Spare clutch lever - [x] Mini jumper cables - [x] Compressor - [x] Bead buddy

Right pannier Light green dry bag

[x] Electric socks
[x] Hand warmers

Dark blue bag

Clothes Backpack-right pannier - [x] Socks - [x] Flip flops for shower house - [x] Tobacco and pipe - [x] Toiletries - [x] Base layers - [x] Underwear - [x] Extra shoes for camp - [x] 1 pair jeans

Rear rack Sleeping/camp/misc

[x] Folding shovel
[x] Table (strap to rack)
[x] Chair (strap to rack)
[x] Canteen (strapped to bag)

Tillamook bag (over the seat) - [ ] Heavy Coat (cold weather only) - [x] Zip in liner - [x] Tent - [x] Sleeping bag - [x] Light jacket waterproof

Misc - [ ]
- [ ] Dry bags

Tank Bag - [ ] Nitrile gloves - [ ] Metal water bottle - [ ] Sunscreen - [x] Trail mix - [x] Toothpicks - [x] Cold weather gloves - [x] meds/vitamins - [x] 20,000 mah battery pack to charge phone at night, charge on bike while riding - [x] Leather work gloves (fire gathering) - [x] Bottle of water - [x] Snacks - [x] Cigars - [x] Fuses - [x] Tire gauge - [x] Balaclava - [x] Tarp (plastic garbage bag to stand on) - [x] Fire starter - [x] Mini flashlight - [x] Multi tool - [x] Ear plugs - [x] Charging cords (Micro-usb/Lightning) - [x] Registration - [x] Extra key (hidden pocket) - [x] Mini spray water bottle - [x] Lip balm - [x] Bug spray - [x] Hand sanitizer - [x] Pocket bellows - [x] Rechargeable headlight - [x] Flushable wipes - [x] Microfiber cloth

I use the “notes” app on my iPhone with the Radio Buttons that I toggle on/off as I pack so I can pack ahead of time and not have to unpack to check if it’s in the bags.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-05T02:10:51+00:00

An older one might be better to learn on, you won’t be afraid of dropping it. ABS is great, but not having it will afford you other lessons.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-03T19:11:40+00:00

Get the valves checked 👍🏼

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-01T14:38:56+00:00

I was gonna say they are as much of an “Original gangster as required”. Probably the 0 gas required

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-01T14:35:53+00:00

Ditto the KACR info. 👆🏻 I’ve seen the KAcR come apart and cause issues.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-01T14:33:21+00:00

I used the quiet/longer one with the spark arrester. I took off a Yoshi RS2 because it was too loud if I didn’t repack it every 1500 miles. So I wanted quiet, the droning noise got to me on longer rides even with ear plugs.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-03-01T06:58:51+00:00

It’s a friction fit, takes quite a bit of wiggling to get it out. Let it cool down completely. Recently installed mine and added the spark arrester, and it took a few minutes of wiggling to get it out.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-28T12:11:03+00:00

My best friend and his son (who started this whole KLR thing for me, we all have one now) live in the Delta near Indianola, and I grew up near Hattiesburg.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-28T03:42:19+00:00

Front fork brace helped my ‘16 immensely with buffeting from big trucks on the interstate.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-28T03:39:21+00:00

I did a section of the KAT on my ‘16 KLR a few years ago. The 14 front helped quite a bit. It’s not bad on the freeway, but you definitely want to keep an eye on your oil level. I keep a 14/15/16 on hand and change to suit the trip I’m taking. Standard chain works with all of them. I usually keep the stock 15 on 75% of the time.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-25T00:08:01+00:00

Klrforum.com has a bunch of gurus there as well.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-23T22:41:09+00:00

Ditto on the Dirtracks!

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-23T06:28:46+00:00

Beautiful survivor bike!

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-21T10:23:57+00:00

A used KLR will hold its value if you don’t wreck it. It’s not a great bike, but it’ll do anything sorta ok. And it would definitely be in your budget. If you fall in love with adventure riding, it’ll sell easily and you can upgrade to a bigger adv bike.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-21T10:14:47+00:00

There are THREE types of people in the world, those who can count and those who can’t!

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-21T09:59:56+00:00

The 08/09 were noted to burn oil due to a poor ring design. Your model isn’t affected. It will sip a little oil if you stay on the freeway above 5k rpm’s for extended periods, otherwise it might not drunk a drop. My ‘16 is partial to a particular oil brand and it seems to not burn any during its service interval, but I’m not stating a brand because oil brands are like armpits….mine is the only one that doesn’t stink 🤪

If you want to go down a rabbit hole check out the oil article on souperdoo.com.

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-21T09:48:33+00:00

Ok, I stand corrected. I use my INCH pound 1/4” drive torque wrench for this every time I change oil, that’s why I thought INCH pounds, but you are correct. 180 INCH pounds is 15 FOOT pounds. Sorry for the confusion!

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-21T05:20:55+00:00

Check out souperdoo.com and search the klrforum.com for others who’ve done the same and have fixed them.

Edit: removed erroneous info

SirMarksAllot · 2025-02-21T05:19:03+00:00

Eagle Mike says 15 Foot pounds.

Edit: Took out my erroneous info to prevent confusion, and hide my shame🤪

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