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I'm definitely planning on the desert. But I was talking to Walker with the KTM 400, he's down to ride anytime. That would be a fun run to do, valley of the Moon and the trestle.

Had to go out there for some personal business, toted my KLR behind the Prius (Yes really) to check out some trails. Didn't really have anywhere to park, so I just parked at body Beach and departed from there. Got in a good 3.5 hour ride which was plenty of 106 weather. Trails out there are fun, but it's all shale rock so don't fall, it'll mess you up. Got on some great single track that was very challenging on my KLR. Came back to body Beach and sat with my toes in the Water and drank a beer. 8/10 would recommend.

I don't have a boat out there, but I've got a boat here. An old Seaswirl Sierra 2. Planning to take it there soon, but I just discovered a cracked block. New engine on the way. But to answer your question, yes boats and beer is always good!

That would be awesome. Yeah I started following some single track that have been recently ridden, it got pretty challenging there. If I had my YZ450 or KTM 300 it would have been a lot easier. Lol

Yeah that would be awesome. I didn't have much time, but it was fun.

Looking to do just an overnight Moto camp. Dispersed camping preferred. I was looking at Holcom valley or even Clark's yellow post. But yellow post doesn't have much in the way of trees. Anybody have a suggestion? Thanks!

Oh that's awesome.🤘

Okay folks, I've tried nearly everything. And I've even almost worn out the parts cannon. I'm hoping someone might have an idea. 1999 KLR 650, has no power above 4K RPM. Runs perfect 1000-4000, no popping, missing, or otherwise. Here is what I've done: Thought carb at first, cleaned and installed new diaphragms. Gave up and installed new carb. Thought maybe ignition related, new plug, then new coil, then new CDI. Thought maybe a power issue as I've seen fluctuating charge power. New charge coil and pulse coil. Checked compression, lower end of good.

KLR, wheelie? First, maybe second gear. This thing is basically like an '80s motorhome with a big block, sounds pretty good, has plenty of torque, but it sure isn't going fast. Lmao

I'm currently running the dsport rear on my KLR and an IRC intermediate front. Really like that combo, but I'm planning some more highway stuff, might have to consider these when they come out with a 17 inch rear

So to bring back a dead thread, I did want to mention I figured out the issue. The barrel for the enriching valve was leaking air, so it was just running super super rich, despite the spark plug looking clean. I ponied up and got the Lectron carb. The throttle response is weirdly fast, like a tuned EFI bike. It has power everywhere. Also, these don't have a choke or enrichening valve, so you just start your bike, it's weird. Lol PS: never mind the incorrect hose clamps, the correct size ones are already installed...

Nice! Always wanted to try one of the enduro schools. I have the perfect playground in my backyard, 700 acres of top tier trails. I run out of skill more often than not.

It's worth inspecting again. No surging, misfires, or anything. Runs amazing but gutless, but absolutely WFO the best I've been able to get is 62 mph.

So I thought that was the case in the beginning, so I cleaned and reoiled the filter. Then just recently, after a couple of slow rides, I decided to throw in a brand new uni filter, I used the spray oil, same way I've done filters for the last 20 some odd years. I even cleaned the wire mesh screen in the air box

Not allowed, you need to keep that for longer runs. Whether it's my KLR or something else, the highway miles will eat that 500 up

Thanks for your input! Opened a couple avenues of thought, will pursue.

Mix and match with OEM and Chinese. Some stuff just isn't available OEM. The regulator is replaced. As per spec, with compression release active, 80-110, I am at 92. No leak down, runs too good in the bottom end. Valve clearance is okay. Milk crate N/A, too rich for my blood.

I feel attacked

Going up to Endicott Washington for a week, it's about 1 hour south of Spokane. Going to be visiting family and hanging out. Definitely bringing the KLR to explore, just wondering if anyone on here has any familiarity with the area and could rattle off some cool sights to see or a fun ride. Thanks! Pfa

Welcome! I'm right near ya in Wildomar.

With the upcoming adventure rally in Julian, rather than be a princess and bring my camper I was thinking of Moto camping. I have a tent already, and all the other goodies, and plenty of sleeping bags but none of which are very compact. With the 3000 options available online, it's hard to get an idea of what is actually decent without spending an entire paycheck. Any recommendations? Thanks! Pfa

Up for a trade? I have a few bikes on the chopping block

I'm actually really planning on it, just got to find the engine and wrap up two other restoration projects I've got going. There's people that have done it, but mostly for highway use, I want to do it for shenanigans! Lol

I recently rode a Gen 3 KLR, mine with the MCP carb correction feels better but really not much more power at all. Although it certainly sounds like it.

So funny enough, right after I put the lower foot tank mounts, I put all new hardware mounting it to the frame with threaded inserts. I was coming down Black mountain in Ramona a little bit hot and went down. It ripped the mount off of the frame. I used zip ties to hold it back on the frame until I got down the mountain in perpetual attack mode with my left foot forward. Lol As for the shift shaft, I ended up drilling all the way through the shaft and the new tusk shift lever and put a spring pin in there. Works great for about a year, until my heavy-footed friend loosened it up, and just on Sunday it finally gave. Luckily I carry cotter pins with me that got me back. I'm going to have to see if I can do that without splitting the cases, I don't want to split the cases until I have bearings, shift forks, and the 705 kit ready to go. Also thinking of doing stage 2 cams. Or I might solve this and put a Ninja 650 motor in there. Lol