So I'm getting the KLR ready for the Shenandoah 500 and figured I'd share. Today I painted it and changed to a K&N air filter. I'm still waiting on my D606's to show up and then I'll throw those on, change the front sprocket to 14T, replace the rear sprocket, new chain, and some other minor things. Anyway, for painting, I'm going black and hopefully I'll get around to adding some design to it (probably skulls and some reflective KLR badging)... we'll see. But as for now:
All torn apart:
The plastic stripped of stickers, wet sanded and cleaned:
Didn't spend a lot of effort on the backs but made sure the stickers were still visible:
Got the tank back on:
And the air filter:
I'll get some more shots when it's all done and if I end up putting graphics on before the ride. Anyway, that's how I spent my Monday. Meant to do it this weekend but this kept me busy:
Had my first son!! (3 daughters up until now):
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Getting prepared for the S-500
Re: Getting prepared for the S-500
biffer99 wrote:Had my first son!! (3 daughters up until now):
congrats! Practice makes perfect!
Ken
Die young as late as possible, remember who you were before the world told you how it should be. -- Barry Morris
Die young as late as possible, remember who you were before the world told you how it should be. -- Barry Morris
Re: Getting prepared for the S-500
Congrats on the boy!
I don't think the DR is gonna get anything special. I might wash the layers of Greenridge mud and NJ sand off of it, maybe...
I don't think the DR is gonna get anything special. I might wash the layers of Greenridge mud and NJ sand off of it, maybe...
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Re: Getting prepared for the S-500
Bucho wrote:Congrats on the boy!
I don't think the DR is gonna get anything special. I might wash the layers of Greenridge mud and NJ sand off of it, maybe...
Thanks! Eh, I'd leave the mud on there...gives it "character."
Re: Getting prepared for the S-500
Alright, got her all finished up and I took her for a test run at GR today. Although I am going to have to do a little touchup painting, I am very happy with the new setup. The 14T sprocket is exactly what I needed and is a great compliment to the D606s. This, coupled with the tough looking paint job, it feels like a whole new bike!
Re: Getting prepared for the S-500
Looks real good! Bring it to the Sandblast Rally
Ken
Die young as late as possible, remember who you were before the world told you how it should be. -- Barry Morris
Die young as late as possible, remember who you were before the world told you how it should be. -- Barry Morris
Re: Getting prepared for the S-500
The new paint looks good.
The lower gearing works so much better then the stock "street gearing", doesn't it?
The lower gearing works so much better then the stock "street gearing", doesn't it?
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Re: Getting prepared for the S-500
Looks like an awesome time but I am scheduled to be gone for work during that time. If my trip gets cancelled I will show.Kyler wrote:Looks real good! Bring it to the Sandblast Rally
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Thanks. Yeah, the new gear is SOOO much better. It is still just fine on the road - didn't affect much. I don't know how I lived without it until now!Bucho wrote:The new paint looks good.
The lower gearing works so much better then the stock "street gearing", doesn't it?
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I like the new paint job. I'd paint mind except I'm cultivating the grunge rat KLR look
Ken
Die young as late as possible, remember who you were before the world told you how it should be. -- Barry Morris
Die young as late as possible, remember who you were before the world told you how it should be. -- Barry Morris