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I have to admit, I've been chuckling to myself about putting a full exhaust on a KLR to begin with. It has to be the most undertuned 4V head, water cooled single on the planet. 31whp from a 650 4v watercooled single, jesus that's a turd, but on the other hand it'll run on gas from rural mexico. either way, all I really wanted was for the bike to do a proper power wheelie like any respectable dirt bike should be able to do, I'm thinking that's a pipe dream unless I pour real money into the motor. you guys just wait, it's gonna have flat black 20mm ammo cans with purple lids. It's gonna be so obnoxiously awesome you are gonna want to puke. Who knows, maybe the added weight of the ammo cans on the rear will get me those power wheelies yet.

You know, I figured that and would have went that route had I thought it through completely, but originally I bought the 2 bros on sale, then after I decided I wanted a stainless header and that's how I ended up with the combo. The FMF header just seemed like the nicest SS header for the money. the butt dyno has noticed decent gains so far. Front wheel actually lifts a little in 1st on the power now that I have the fueling sorted, no way it would do that before. It's a hoot to ride now, probably mostly cause its loud as hell. From what I've read, I'm betting FMF can would get me another .5 hp, gains for full exhaust, airbox mod/uni filter, KLX needle and proper jet seem to be only around 3-5hp anyway, of course when you are starting at 31hp I guess that's pretty good. Bigger gains would be a 685 kit, ported heads and bigger valves, but hey, it's a KLR, let's not get out of hand. if I ever have to crack the cases I'll probably put a 685 piston in it, otherwise it's done as far as I'm concerned. I guess what I meant to say is, yes, you're probably right, that odd 4 stroke expansion chamber is probably tuned specifically for their cans.

Tires are next on my list, I'm swaying back and forth between a nice 90/10 tire or something more trail oriented like a dunlop D606. For now these worn out Metzlers are doing alright for the majority street riding I do. I will say, last weekend I watched "long way around" and "long way down" and I'm inspired to go adventure riding. I think this KLR might need a motor refresh though if I decide to go on any 20k mile road trips. I also love that tank, engine gaurd was just off for maintenance so I'm cleaning it. It's definitely going back on. Did a lot of general maintenance while I had it apart, coolant, oil, spark plug, typical stuff you neglect cause you don't feel like taking the tank off.

I'm ready to try my best.

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Yes, I work downtown but I almost always park in a lot across from the william green building

I bought a KLR from a friend last year, already had a ton of desert riding mods as he used to ride in the desert with it. I decided to add an exhaust, FMF powerbomb header, pannier racks and ammo cans and change the needle to a KLX needle and changed the jet in the carb. It's a lot meaner now. I haven't been around in awhile but if you know me you know I love sharing pics and video. Enjoy!!!! I'm still waiting on the ammo cans in the mail, I'll have them painted and mounted up next week. I'm thinking flat black, maybe purple lids. This is before I got the header and the jets but gives you an idea of what it sounds like. It's pretty loud for a KLR. I got the idle sorted out now too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYX3BfXEs7g

Yuasa is OEM in my Ducati and many other brands. That should tell you something

That is really interesting. Chris is definitely your best resourse in getting tht bike back together as it was in his garage very recently.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx0lk24fDug

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Was just making Rusty's CD. I gotta say. I really like this one.

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I sent out the first batch of CDs. Minimum number of photos was about 65 of 1 rider. Most were more in the range of 120 photos of 1 rider. 120 photos at full resolution for $65 is a great deal!!!

$10 per download or $65 for a cd of all pictures you appear in. Click on digital products. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the digital products the default.

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Almost finished processing. I hope to upload late tonight. Thanks for everyone's patience.

Just for you Dubguy.

Sorry if you guys think $65 is steep. Dave and I shot 15,600 images, plus another 3k on the gopros. I will be sorting and I hope everyone enjoys. I've got a lot of work to do. Here are some samples. You look Good Rusty.

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S4Rs is on another planet. Way more power, Italian Sexyness and Ohlins front and Rear. Considering what you get on the ducati in terms of components. Ohlins suspension, Marchesini wheels, Brembo Radial mount brakes, Single Sided swing arm and a ducati motor. I would say it's hard to argue that the suzuki is a better value. The suzuki is just cheaper. Is the SV1000 a good bike. Hell yes it is, but the S4Rs is just a different bike. They just both have water cooled twins. Oh, given the 2, S4Rs, but I must say, I love my S2R1000. Torquey as hell.