I have, roughly, a $500.00 budget and will be addressing the following issues:
- Radiator and Reservoir Protection
There are four ways to go here
a.) Purchase a larger tank with integral radiator fairings that will provide protection.
The KLR doesn't need a bigger tank as it already holds six gallons. This would be a $270 purchase to protect the cooling system.
b.) Purchase guards for the Radiator/Reservoir.
$38.00
c.) Purchase the cool exoskeleton that guards the entire front of the bike.
This is the $189.00 option that currently appeals to me most, due to the fact that I believe it would have the additional benefit of adding to the resale value and make the bike much more desirable to any prospective buyer though it does cramp my suspension/power budget.
d.) Make guards.
If I made 'em they would probably be similar to the minimalist guards in "b". Welding thin wall tubing.... ugh. I could use EMT to keep weight down. Probably cost $10 bucks and take a half day to make/couple hours to install and could maybe address the issue of longitudinal weakness.
- Engine Case Protection
a) Skid Plate $70.00 purchase.
b) Make one $15.00/ half day/ weld aluminum. ugh. I could make it as heavy as I wanted though....
- Traction
The Trans-am trail in TN appears to be mostly dirt/gravel roads and I look for quite a bit of mud this time of year so I am looking at the more aggressive tires. None of them will last over a few thousand miles so I am leaning toward the Kenda since a lot of folks like 'em. I'm looin' at the Maxxis, too, Gregg.
a.) Continetal TKC80
b.) Kenda K270
c.) Maxxis C6006
d.) Dunlop D606
- Suspension Action
Larry Roeseler Signature Series Fork Springs $80.00
RaceTech Cartridge Emulators $160.00
- Throttle Response/ Low End Grunt
One tooth down from stock on the countershaft sprocket (14T) $21.00
I have located a 685cc kit and cams for it, but they'll have to wait 'til the next upgrade session....
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