here's a KLR with some grunt, low end, high end, ain't gonna matter. the astute motohead would understand. this KLR passed me in west Texas running the ton plus some. i was running 80 on the V649HP and the KLR went by like i was parked.Per RyanF9, 300X has the same power to weight ratio and top speed as KLR.
Low end grunt? Now that’s a whole other story...
certainly no insult intended, and as i said, i sold my KLR650 without even riding it, never put on a single mile.Was I just insulted? Displacement snob!!!
the fabrication and attention to detail is spectacular, all the work self performed in his garage, ultra pro level work. it's not an easy fit, but completely transforms the bike.I'd like to see the fabrication to get that lump in there...
i don't know anything about the 300, but i seriously doubt a KLR650 would have survived the distance and pace, and i doubt the knowledgeable KLR owner would have even tried.One does not downsize to a 300X to participate in a bigger is better contest. An astute motorcyclist would understand...
You build your own racks for the mod bikes right? I’ve been thinking of doing the same because I’m worried the aftermarket racks wouldn’t handle slamming the groundcoming soon, partial Versys Gen2 part-out. first up are wheels, swingarm, Givi TRK33 panniers with Givi mono key racks. i'll post some photos and asking prices when i get a chance. parts from a low mile bike.
probably 99.9% of riders do just fine with factory pannier racks, but i have a short list of criteria for racks, and they are not met by the racks available commercially so i started building my own. i'd still fab them myself for a stock bike, but this work is not for everyone. it's frustrating fab work to get everything straight on a complicated left and right mirrored assembly...no jigs available, lots of clamps and welding in place.You build your own racks for the mod bikes right? I’ve been thinking of doing the same because I’m worried the aftermarket racks wouldn’t handle slamming the ground
Right, ive done fab work in the past but not a lot where im needing it to look nice. I dont have a tubing bender but ive needed one many times. My main complaint with the versys is the stock suspension, If id do something to get the suspension performing better it would be pretty great. But shes one project im juggling with the rest lolprobably 99.9% of riders do just fine with factory pannier racks, but i have a short list of criteria for racks, and they are not met by the racks available commercially so i started building my own. i'd still fab them myself for a stock bike, but this work is not for everyone. it's frustrating fab work to get everything straight on a complicated left and right mirrored assembly...no jigs available, lots of clamps and welding in place.
my racks are built to survive, but then i try to build the whole bike the same way.
yeah, better look nice, then there's function and durability. it's x-y-z work, and to get it right you're trying to hold all three at the same time. the V649 custom racks have been on the ground dozens of times...it speaks to the design, the places these bikes have been, and my sometimes lack of riding skills.Right, ive done fab work in the past but not a lot where im needing it to look nice.
Yep and I like the look of your fabbed racks much better than the aftermarket options.yeah, better look nice, then there's function and durability. it's x-y-z work, and to get it right you're trying to hold all three at the same time. the V649 custom racks have been on the ground dozens of times...it speaks to the design, the places these bikes have been, and my sometimes lack of riding skills.
much written about the Versys 650 suspension, it's been a topic for discussion since day one. the solution is dictated by how you use the bike. i've settled at 8" front and rear, seems like the sweet spot for both on and off pavement use, at least for me, but is not required by most riders.
you might be into those forks sooner rather than later....My forks leak a decent amount but should still have enough oil in them. But they bottom out far to often...
Mine just feel way to soft for my weight and the weight of the bikeyou might be into those forks sooner rather than later.
don't feel bad, i've bottomed the DRZ400 forks many times, and they have 300mm travel. stuff happens when you're roamin' around out there.
now i bottom my KX450 forks, but i shortened them 50-60mm. what can i say? rough roads, or start picking a better line.
forks are apart for seals, check the bushings while in there, and now would be the time for different springs and fork oil.Mine just feel way to soft for my weight and the weight of the bike
yeah I know race tech sells parts for em. I havent tried to adjust the clickers or anything yet. I just know they need some loveforks are apart for seals, check the bushings while in there, and now would be the time for different springs and fork oil.
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