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It's essentially a jet kit with a new slide needle that can improve performance. Performance can be noticeably improved if paired together with other modifications. I myself am not interested in changing too much such as the exhaust, airbox and other stuff because I live in California, and I don't want any hassle from the cops. Emissions regulations are strict enough as is. MCP kit claims to improve throttle response and overall performance of the bike without sacrificing mpg performance. Throttle response is noticeably improved but mpg performance we'll have to test again after I play around with the mixture screw.

@@reubenreports2904 or you can follow the procedure near the end of the instructions lol glad it sounds like you did

the quoted settings are a starting point and there is a procedure at the end of the instructions to set the mix screw for YOUR bike. Not sure if it was followed or not. so no, my starting point recommendations are not wrong.

It's a stock KLR tank which should be almost 6 gallons I believe.

Wheelies are my forte. Every bike I've owned (600 and 1000s sportbikes) required clutch to pop a tall wheelie. 650l is first bike I rode that could without the clutch. Is that something the kLR is capable of? Thanks

I used the preexisting bolts that go through the rear rack on my KLR to secure the mounting plate for the top box. These top boxes have universal mounting plates that can accommodate a variety of rear racks. The screen on my handle bars is a TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring system. It shows my tire pressure, temp, and the time. I got it off amazon for like 20 bucks.

Wow thank you for replying! I have a similiar top box that I kept when I sold my GS1200, and that had a thick plate type rack with standoffs that it secured it, I will try and do what you did. And I meant your windscreen sorry. Lol . Thank you for taking the time to reply to me brother.@@reubenreports2904

​@@wildboby1 The screen I have is two different pieces. I believe the bottom part was already on the bike and is a parabellum extended windscreen. I added a windscreen extension ontop of it because I'm 6'5 and even the extended windscreen wasnt enough. I bought the clip on windscreen extension for a different bike a few years ago from Amazon.

@@reubenreports2904 Thank you for the info brother!

I have to admit I've become quite accustomed to inspecting valves since I had to do it over 15 times on my old bike. The process on the KLR is not as complicated as you may think. There's plenty of very detailed step by step guides out there. My main advice would be if there is an adjustment necessary; be sure to use some kind of towel or rag to keep bolts from falling into the bottom end of the engine.

In the Facebook group I do/did. I'm no longer a part of the Facebook group so I don't know if my posts are still there.

@@reubenreports2904 hey thank you for the reply, can you mention the group name and I can search there?

@@muhammadusman8400 the link for the Facebook groups are listed in the description of every one of my RX3 videos

I did not repair the bike, I bought a KLR instead. I understandably got tired of wrenching on the bike to no end; so I decided to buy something to replace it instead of wasting my time. I'm not sure where you can get new valve seats for this engine or if it will work. I don't know who has ever tried. The CSC RX3 to my knowledge is not even available to purchase anymore and I am unsure how long parts availability will last either.

@@reubenreports2904 look. There are many types of valve seats around, just type in google. This engine is very popular, ssr have one, gpx, my asiawing. There are many bikes with valve seats problems, honda nx 650, some ktms. But if you have no time or expirience, it is better you go for bullet proof bike. I will wait with my zs177mm, just checked my valves, intake 0.06 and exhaust 0.08 mm after 1000 miles, 1600 kms. Greetings from Austria. Good luck with you new bike.

@@reubenreports2904 This engine has rocker arms that hang on the valve cover and for this reason a small valve clearance was chosen. It is possible that the valve cover stretches and lifts the rocker arms upwards, so there should be a valve clearance of around 0.2-0.25 mm so that the valve stem, which also stretches, has enough space to close the valve so that the valve on the cylinder head can cool down . I still have a Honda NX650, with the same engine as the XR 650L, with a similar cylinder head, with the valve clearance of 0.1 inlet and 0.15 exhaust always satisfied. no problems. With small zongshen everything is smaller, I also let the valve clearance be smaller, of 0.06 inlet and 0.08 mm outlet and observe. If the valve clearance is too large, they will start to rattle when the engine is hot. Meanwhile, if they don't rattle, next time I'll increase the valve clearance to 0.08 inlet and 0.10 mm and listen to see if they rattle when the engine is warm. So I hope to ensure that the valves cool down well.

Wow, you are a trooper! I couldn't completely get rid of my cars (hauling family around and what not) but I definitely use my bike as much as I can. The luggage setup on my bike is so useful for grocery shopping, Only very bulky items like toilet tissue, paper towels, ect. tend to take up most of my space. You are absolutely right about the bigger displacement. The slight loss in fuel economy can definitely be worth it in the long run for better reliability and more capability depending on the needs.

@@reubenreports2904 Yep, I drove mine year around in the Georgia. I only stopped driving them when I went blind about 3 years ago. About to get second eye fixed, so swapping in new front brake master cylinder and caliper tomorrow to be back on the road after 3 years of parked. Inflated tires, lubed the chains. Already test cranked them up. Will change the oil out, and flush the brake fluid in the second bike as well. 30 pounds of cat food I'll probably fetch some other way, though one would actually fit in my box above. Just be top heavy. Having that front windshield does a lot of good keeping the wind off you in the winter, and I wear welding gloves from Harbor Freight ($25) for hand protection. Dress in layers... i.e. sweat pants under jeans, two pair of socks one over the other, and tshirt/sweatshirt/motorcycle jacket to stay warm. Love spoked wheels, so after looking at old sportscars with spoked wheels being insanely priced, I was like, pfft, if that's what I want, more traditional spoked wheels... why don't I just get a third bike!

@@reubenreports2904What I have on mine is the Steriltite Footlocker Plastic, Black.. Outside Dimensions: 31 1/4" x 17 5/8" x 13 7/8" $27 from Walmart. Mounted on the rack with some metal rails on inside, then bolt holes drilled through. Under the front part that sits over the seat, I have an old alluminum drive case wedged in there for support and I hope mounted on somehow so it never falls off (it's been years, I don't remember). When I bring groceries home in it, I put all the heavy stuff (sodas, milk, etc) towards the front (my back). When my uncle saw it for the first time... a very old motorcycle guy... he was like... that is one sweet setup. Only thing I don't like about my bike is you sit high in it and it's very heavy. Stopping on wet ground with slick shoes on with no tred where you have to hold the bike up might be a recipe for disaster. But then I thought I was trading for a CMX450, not a CM450... so... I got what he had for a bike. It's still Honda rock solid like a swiss watch. Only thing I've ever done to it is brake pads, tires, battery, oil changed, and adjusted the points once upon a time. Probably should go over both bikes with a fine tooth comb but... I'll do it as I go along. Get both of them driving around first and then do a little here, a little there, or just wait until next spring

The XR150L has been around for well over a decade in foreign countries where road surfaces are quite poor (hence it's dual sport design). People regularly get well over 50k miles on those engines. They are very simple, unkillable, and extremely fuel efficient. They aren't very fast but they definitely will last a long time. Maintenance is a bit more frequent since they are air cooled and valves need servicing a bit more frequently but it's extremely easy to do. If they weren't so small and I didn't need to go over 45 mph; I'd consider getting one. 100+mpg is amazing gas mileage.

I made a post about it on my Facebook with all the links provided, link below; Hope it helps. facebook.com/groups/klrmoto/permalink/10162574923567468/?mibextid=zDhOQc

Hello twotone3471, Thanks for watching my review of CSC RX3. The "local" mechanics at least in my area as I stated in the video won't touch bikes like these because of the warranty on their work. I have however taken the bike directly to CSC themselves to have the main issue "fixed" which was valve recession. Even after receiving a whole new top end the valve recession continued because of the quality of manufacturing and engineering is garbage (according to extensive research that's been around for decades). For more information on that I suggest you watch my in depth video explaining the valve recession I experienced on my bike that I attach to the end of every single video I made about my RX3. So ,what was the solution? I bought a bike that could handle my commuting expectations of riding everyday and doing over 10k miles in one year. I bought a klr 650 and haven't looked back; it's been a world of a difference in quality and reliability. The best way to avoid the frustration and headache of owning a junk bike is to not buy one in the first place.

@@reubenreports2904 My Local mechanics subscribe to "If you didn't buy it here, take it back to where you got it from" for the most part. I own Yamahas, and the local dealer won't touch them. It's not a specific Chinese issue, it is a issue for motorcycling in general. Glad you enjoy your KLR, and hopefully have replaced the "Doohicky" as it will cause your bike to fail if left unreplaced.

@@twotone3471 I bought a doohickey kit for it even though the previous owner said they replaced it (Lots of folks say they replaced it but never do). But sure enough it was actually replaced already but without the torsion spring; I replaced the extension spring with the torsion spring and also added a ton of other mods/upgrades. I'll be doing my 1 year review for my KLR 650 in a couple days to talk about all that in detail but the sum of it is; I really love this bike.

@@reubenreports2904 I know where you are coming from, as my first bike was a Kymco/Lifan K-Pipe 125, which lasted about 7,000 miles (Odometer failed, so number is approximate) of tinkering and work to keep it on the road. Bike basically needed dipping in Locktite to keep from shaking itself apart, and the frame had to be welded twice before it died of electrical failure and lack of parts thanks to Kymco's lack of support. Picked up a decade old Yamaha V-Star 250, which has spoiled me with it's reliability, even if I'm not a fan of longer trips on it. It's pretty, it's as reliable as a mutt on your porch barking at the mailman. I get why people like Japanese bikes. Recently bought a Scooter, a Yamaha XMAX. The dealer will begrudgingly now work on my older Yamaha, which needed some maintainance, and I now have a highway bike, which I enjoy. It's not Japanese though, despite being sold as a Yamaha, so I do worry about it's long term quality (VIN starts with "M" which says Africa made?) so owning two bikes seems to be wise, as there's a likelyhood of one or the other needing to be wrenched on, or tires replaced. Good luck with the KLR video, hope it's a banger! Cheers!

Check out my final long term review first. If you are looking for a reliable commuting bike; my short answer would be to buy Japanese....I learned the hard way.

@@reubenreports2904 I will. I have an Xr650r sumo and a ninja 250. Both have needed less maintenance and mods to stay running than my Hawk 250. My wife’s 89 XT250 is 3-4 times the quality of the hawk and it’s 34 years old lol. Maybe I’ll just get the Yamaha SCR 900 or a 1st gen vstrom 650. I just want something I’m not so big on. I make most Harley’s look small at 6’3” 290lbs.

The issue I had with my bike was valve recession. At the end of every video I've made for this bike, there's a window for the video titled "CSC RX3 Valve Recession issue - Everything we know". That video goes into explicit detail of the issue Ive been experiencing and examines factors that have caused it. (The engine design is ultimately the issue according to the science). You can also watch my final review video titled "CSC RX3 Long term final review- BUYER'S BEWARE" to see a summary of all the other issues I've had with the bike besides valve recession. Have you ever done a valve adjustment on the bike yet? If not that would be the first thing I would take a look at.

Mine is a 2021 model.

There is a video pinned at the end of all my videos regarding the RX3 titled "everything we know about the valve recession issue so far" it's a very lengthy and in depth video that clarifies the issue I experienced and singles out main factors that played a role in causing it. Link is listed below if you'd like to see it but the short answer is that the engineering and quality of engine components are vastly inferior compared to modern manufacturing standards (no surprise for a Chinese bike). I'd also encourage you to watch my final review video on the RX3 as well where I go into detail about all the other issues I've had with the bike besides valve recession. ua-cam.com/video/E6sI3cbVKes/v-deo.htmlsi=-cTjMG7BPvMuojps