PaulyPickles

Proof of welded on footpeg brackets.

Foot brackets were welded on by a very cool dude who tells terrible jokes.

This is a 2004 first gen KLR with all the mods and farkles needed for a reliable and affordable long distance, BDR, commuter, and/or trail bike. 17,500 miles and located in San Diego. I bought this bike pretty close to stock 2 years ago and prepped it for the SoCal back country discovery route and dual sporting in Death Valley. After the trip I fixed and improved anything I broke. All the dumb stuff that one breaks on a KLR has been taken care of like the weak foot peg bolts, the rear brake bracket, headlight fuse, carb vent etc.I did mods to address the limitations like the weak brakes and suspension. I added steel brake lines and the large front rotor. It stops well now. The suspension has been improved and does not dive when braking. The tires are very fancy for a KLR. It has heated grips, auxiliary lights and additional brake lights. It is hard to make a KLR less ugly but I gave her a plastidip paint job that is removable if you want to go back to the OG red plastic. The bike has served me well from Baja to the Sierras. I have a larger and a smaller bike in the quiver now and this middle child is not getting the love it deserves. If you think this KLR is too well sorted for a KLR it has one authentically patched up turn signal stalk appropriately held together with zip ties and duct tape. Overall, this bike is ready for a long ride. $3,250 oboModsEagle Mike Doohickey and Torsion SpringMagnetic oil drain plugsafety switches fixed T-mod for carb vent line (google it)Horn upgraded7 gallon Clark tank with manual fuel petcockNew fuel line and inline filterLED taillight Auxiliary Flashing LED taillights 320mm front brake rotor replacement upgrade LED Headlight16 tooth front sprocket, 15 tooth stock includedHeated gripsUSB accessory port and voltage gauge 15 Amp headlight fuseMetal aftermarket skid plateEagle Mike rear brake bracketChoke lever relocation included Larger footpegs Stronger Footpeg bolts and brackets welded onSubframe bolt upgradeLED auxiliary lights on JNS bracket Front Fender upgradeCustom paint and pinstripe. Plastidip so it is removable Heavier rear shock spring and rebuild Progressive springs in front suspension, new sealsAerostich thermometer on handlebar Battery tender cable 22 cent carb mod (google it)FMF exhaust Tusk Pannier racks Stainless Steel brake linesRim locksTusk handlebar guards Tusk shifterRear brake heel guardEagle Mike rear brake bracket. Shinko 804/805sgivi mono plate for top boxReflective KLR bmw joke stickers Maintenance within last 1000 milesValves checked and adjusted. Will not be needed for a very long time. Tires 800 miles ago. 3mm tubes Suspension seals and new springsOil changed, synthetic Carb cleaned and jets replaced New fuel line and filterCoolant flush New brake padsNew wheel bearings New air filter Rear swingarm removed and lubricated Brake fluid flush New o-ring chainFront and rear sprockets New gripsExtra Parts Complete stainless steel bolt replacement kit Stock gas tankBrake padsWheel bearings Extra leversStock shifter Misc carb jets Spare tubes Oil filter Front sprockets Negotiable for tall guys like me: rox bar risers, Highway pegs and a seat concepts tall seat. Yes if you read this far you should fly to SD, buy this bike and ride south.

Bummed I couldn’t make it up. Thanks for posting the bike shots. Always cool to see what everyone is riding.

Oh and welcome Jaro to the club. Sorry got distracted by elk burgers….

I like elk burgers and a little welding and a little machining at dsm8’s shop

What is @DSM8 New toy in the shop?

I got fancy 805s on the KLR right now. I might put these on my spare wheels for the DRZ. I love the dsports and I’m stoked rmatv has another budget tire option.

I’d love to get an evening otay ride in soon but might be tough with the holiday. Then I’m taking the 1150gs on a 2 week trip to Northern California.

I’m looking forward to wrenching and the jokes. See you guys on Saturday.

Thanks for organizing. Both of those days work for me. Stoked.

I’m in. Just for the sausage. And cribbage revenge @tntbromo

That video is awesome. I’m stoked for Tom’s dirt ninja.