I 100% agree with the Magnetic low pro oil drain, I added mine at break in oil change and changed my oil again at 3500 miles and the magnetic did have particles on it
My top 5 most important & useful accessories for the klr….with no $ restriction: -skid plate -tusk crash bars -tusk panniers -tusk handguards -tusk shifter Bonus: Krator footpegs
My top items replaced so far are a heavy duty skid plate protector which negates the need for a low profile plug and a high rise windshield to better protect from wind noise and buffeting at highway speeds. Both of these were around the $150 range, but worth the money. Also, I forgot, a holder for my large iPhone12.
@@kenthobbs9527 I went with a ram x mount. However, the holder rubber strap holder broke after the first use. I went on Amazon and bought a non ram rubber holder and it fits perfectly. The rubber or silicone is more stretchy than the ram mount and it was about 1/8” larger, as I recall.
GeGeMu Motorcycle Phone Mount Tether 4-Pack, Premium Grade Rubber/Security/Fall Prevention, for Bicycle Bike, Motorcycle, Handlebar, Silicone Cell Phone Holder Band
I got hand guard and tires the oem tires did not last me a thousand miles and though threes, brush and light off roading the had guards are a must over the OEM wind guards I also got the low profile drain plug and some foot pegs and am looking at going solid mount on the foot pegs
If anybody is seeing this on ‘24 mid July, yes to everything he said. I however did not change to a hard mount for the foot pegs. I think after a few thousand miles this is a good compromise since the KLR is a total compromise bike. Definitely ditch those rubber OE pegs!
I put a few items. Foot Pegs (spiky like yours) Drain plug phone holder steel skid plate Seat Cover/Cushion LED Headlights No bags yet. But there is a backpack from my work that I bungy corded to the back and my backpack should hold all I need for a day trip. I want to put a case to hold a rifle for hunting or end times. But that won't be on there all the time.
@@nikhayes3396 on and off throttle is not sudden. Like, as if the fuel flow stopped. Mid range acceleration is much smoother. No scientific proof, just my opinion.
There are several major upgrades Kawasaki must make before I ever buy another one are, and whole new ground up power plant. One fitting of the title 650. Suspension, New front and rear remake. Modernize the forks and rear. Chassis is a mess. Redesign every aspect of this old tired boring design. Claiming "it's reliable" isn't cutting it anymore. Buyers want some performance not a 40 year old design bike for modern prices.
Most people are going to end up putting parts on any bike to make it more suited for them. But if you can afford to spend more on the motorcycle upfront then go for it!
I 100% agree with the Magnetic low pro oil drain, I added mine at break in oil change and changed my oil again at 3500 miles and the magnetic did have particles on it
I'm looking at getting a KLR. It's a great video. Thank you
My top 5 most important & useful accessories for the klr….with no $ restriction:
-skid plate
-tusk crash bars
-tusk panniers
-tusk handguards
-tusk shifter
Bonus: Krator footpegs
My list exactly.
My top items replaced so far are a heavy duty skid plate protector which negates the need for a low profile plug and a high rise windshield to better protect from wind noise and buffeting at highway speeds. Both of these were around the $150 range, but worth the money. Also, I forgot, a holder for my large iPhone12.
What holder did you go with?
@@kenthobbs9527 I went with a ram x mount. However, the holder rubber strap holder broke after the first use. I went on Amazon and bought a non ram rubber holder and it fits perfectly. The rubber or silicone is more stretchy than the ram mount and it was about 1/8” larger, as I recall.
GeGeMu Motorcycle Phone Mount Tether 4-Pack, Premium Grade Rubber/Security/Fall Prevention, for Bicycle Bike, Motorcycle, Handlebar, Silicone Cell Phone Holder Band
Can you add the links for the drain plug , shifter, pegs and the mounts
The first link in the description will take you to all the parts we mention in this video.
I got hand guard and tires the oem tires did not last me a thousand miles and though threes, brush and light off roading the had guards are a must over the OEM wind guards
I also got the low profile drain plug and some foot pegs and am looking at going solid mount on the foot pegs
What handgaurds are those?
If anybody is seeing this on ‘24 mid July, yes to everything he said. I however did not change to a hard mount for the foot pegs. I think after a few thousand miles this is a good compromise since the KLR is a total compromise bike. Definitely ditch those rubber OE pegs!
I put a few items.
Foot Pegs (spiky like yours)
Drain plug
phone holder
steel skid plate
Seat Cover/Cushion
LED Headlights
No bags yet. But there is a backpack from my work that I bungy corded to the back and my backpack should hold all I need for a day trip.
I want to put a case to hold a rifle for hunting or end times. But that won't be on there all the time.
What brand of seat cushion did you get?
Clutch safety bypass. Made my 22Klr a new bike.
That too!
Huh? how does the clutch safety bypass make it a new bike? can you not bump start it or something?
@@nikhayes3396 on and off throttle is not sudden. Like, as if the fuel flow stopped. Mid range acceleration is much smoother. No scientific proof, just my opinion.
2024 S model has extended shifter
Shift lever was my first, but my 2011 was well modded when I got it.
I believe 2023 S model comes with a extended shifter.
I do wonder why Kawasaki would extend the shift lever on the “S” model and not the regular one? Same model year, same basic bike.
Working for me.
There are several major upgrades Kawasaki must make before I ever buy another one are, and whole new ground up power plant. One fitting of the title 650. Suspension, New front and rear remake. Modernize the forks and rear. Chassis is a mess. Redesign every aspect of this old tired boring design. Claiming "it's reliable" isn't cutting it anymore. Buyers want some performance not a 40 year old design bike for modern prices.
seems like by the time you do all the things you need to do to make the bike nice you could've just got a nicer bike
Most people are going to end up putting parts on any bike to make it more suited for them. But if you can afford to spend more on the motorcycle upfront then go for it!
These add ons do not cost much and are easy to do.