Just Over 11,000 Miles - Accessories Evaluation Bike For Road Runner Magazine on 2040-motos
US $4,000.00
Year:2006
Mileage:11173
Color:
Burgundy/Gray
Kawasaki KLR tech info
Type:Dual-Purpose
Engine Size (cc):650
Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN:JKAKLEA126DA26862
Kawasaki KLR description
2006 Kawasaki KLR650
The Accessories Evaluation Bike for Road Runner
Magazine Until 2012
Incredibly 'Farkled' - Always Garaged - Ready to Tour, On or Off Pavement
Please Wait for All Pictures to Load!
Purchased new by an officer of Road Runner Magazine
in 2006, this KLR650 was an evaluation testbed of most of the quality aftermarket
accessories available for Kawasaki's Dual Sport workhorse, the KLR650. Always
in need of a good article to entertain the reading public, Jim and other
staff members managed to get their hands on quite a bit of good kit that
found its way onto this motorcycle for evaluation purposes and bought most
of it from the vendors after the evaluation was done.
A comprehensive list (likely missing a few details
here and there due to the large number of mods and add-ons) is below.
Seen here among many others, the SW Motech side
guards, Acerbis front fender, Progressive sprung front forks with fork brace,
Maier hand guards and much more.
Before anyone rushes to ask, yes, the 'Doohickey'
was done VERY early in this bike's life, so nothing to worry about there.
Again, see the full list below.
As seen in this photo in contrast to the one
above, the bike's soft luggage comes off in a matter of seconds, depending
on the sort of ride you want to take. Note the master cylinder guard and
Galfer stainless brake hose to the rear caliper on this shot, among other
add-ons.
The rack is a terrific piece and was made for
the Cortech soft luggage pictured above and below in following photos.
During my ownership, the Michelin Anakee II
on and off road tires were fitted. The bike came to me with some very aggressive
tires I did not like. These Anakees hit the trails in West Virginia a week
or two after I fitted them and worked very well on the roads to and from
WV as well as some pretty difficult trails.
Closeup of the rear wheel and rear suspension.
The side stand and center stand are both excellent
improvements/additions over stock. Note also the oversize rider's footpeg,
you can comfortably stand on these in any terrain if needed.
The front brake disc is considerably larger
than stock - the caliper has been relocated outwards.
Close up of this and the Galfer SS hose to the
caliper.
The bike has only done a hair over 11,000 miles
from new, part of the reason it's in such good shape.
On this side of the bars you see the Rest of
World combination switch with the headlamp switch, a mirror vibration isolator
and the reservoir for the Magura hydraulic clutch conversion as well as
the Magura lever for same. This bike has no clutch cable to break!
Another vibration damper for the mirror and
of course the inside of the Maier hand guard as well.
A close-up of the rack laid bare without bags.
The bags are quite versatile, you can leave
the tailbag at home and just carry the sides...
Or hook that one on too, it goes on quick.
The Dual Star tankbag was made specifically
for early KLRs and is no longer made. This is expandable (note the reflective
strapping) to about twice the size seen here.
The rear suspension was also upgraded to a Progressive
adjustable monoshock!
The headlight has a high output H4 bulb
While the taillamp is an X-pattern of LEDs.
On braking, it pulses for the first few seconds.
The bike also has an adjustable baffle Supertrapp
rear muffler, combined with a comprehensively rejetted carburetor, this
KLR pulls a lot stronger than even most 2008-later machines!
She's packed up and ready to go touring! I neglected
to mention earlier that all the bags also have rain covers that go on in
seconds.
Naturally, the original owners manual and tool
kit come with the bike!
Included along with a Clymer manual and a LARGE binder of records, receipts and instructions et.c. is a copy of a Road Runner magazine
- the last in which this bike was featured. I think I've also got a box of stuff pertaining to this bike out in the shop, perhaps a special tool and some extra parts.
A selection from that issue, note this bike in both pictures.
LIST OF ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS BY ROAD RUNNER, 2006-12:
Customized, all-day Comfortable Seat
Twisted Throttle Center Stand
Dual Star Tank Bag, built specifically for the KLR
Dual Star Skid Plate
Dual Star “Bigfoot” Side Stand Enlarger
Dual Star Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
LED Tail Light that blinks rapidly when braking
Afrika Single Style Turn Signal Cancel Switch
“Doohickey” (Engine Idler Lever Counterbalance Upgrade Kit)
Installed
Progressive Fork Springs and Rear Shock
Mirror Vibration Dampers
Clear Headlight Guard Lens Cover
Dual Star Rear Master Cylinder Guard
Aluminum Fork Brace
Dual Star Sub-frame Bolt Upgrade Kit Installed
Dual Star Motor Mount Upgrade Kit Installed
Extended Shift Lever (eases gear shifting with big boots)
Galger Steel-braided Brake Lines
Wired for Garmin Zumo GPS
K&N Air Filter Installed
Supertrapp Muffler with Spark Arestor
Moose Dynojet Kit Installed
Euro Horn Installed (noticeably louder than OEM horn)
320mm Oversize Floating Front Brake Rotor & Caliper Relocation Bracket
from KLR650.COM
Maier Woods Pro Aluminum Hand Guards Installed
Top Gun Chain Master Installed
SW Motech Crashbars
Thermo-Bob Replacement Thermostat Kit Installed (for more consistent
engine temperature and better performance)
Dual Star Radiator Guard
Sequoiarack and Cortech Saddlebags & Topbag from Turbo City (considerably
lighter than panniers)
Magura Hydraulic Clutch from KLR650.COM
AGM Battery
In addition, I changed oil and
filter within the last 1,500 miles with Valvoline Synthetic and I also changed
the fork oil when I did the tires. I would guess that the tires have roughly
the same amount of miles on them and exhibit little to no wear. I also changed
the original vacuum petcock for a manual one from a Suzuki as the vacuum
portion left me stranded one day. I hate that!
Please note also - this is my personal bike
- I am a dealer in collector automobiles and select collector bikes but
this is one of my personal machines. I regret to say I'm not using this
much and as such I'd rather see it go to another good home where it will
see some more regular use. It fires right up and runs great, you could ride
this anywhere with confidence - and I do mean anywhere!
payment/shipping
Payment is due within seven days of auction
close unless mutually
agreed upon in advance. There are no exceptions to this. Accepted forms
of payment include cash on pickup, cashier's cheque cleared in my account
or a wire transfer similarly cleared in my bank account. Clear title is
in my name and in my safe so transactions can complete very quickly in person.
Shipping should occur within fourteen days of
auction close unless
mutually agreed upon in advance. There are likewise no exceptions to
this. I can refer you to a few different motorcycle shippers if you've got
a distance to cover. If you've paid up and are coming for this in person,
I can accomodate a slight delay if need be but I need to know about this
and coordinate with you well in advance.
Test rides are available to those who have three
things - a valid driver's license with motorcycle endorsement, safety gear
to include a protective jacket (and pants, hopefully), boots, helmet and
gloves - and finally the ability to pay for the bike immediately and in
full should a mishap occur while in your care.
I am not interested in most trades - I detest
Japanese sport bikes and later model Harley Davidsons. I don't like anything
that's rough or has been left outside. If your potential trade is along
the lines of a sharp vintage BMW or something else old, weird or just a
little unusual, hit me with it. Otherwise...
QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS? CONCERNS?
E-MAIL ME OR CALL 804-357-4926
Kawasaki KLR for Sale
Moto blog
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Kawasaki reported a net profit of 33.7 billion yen (US$441.9 million) for the nine months ended Dec. 31, 2011, but its motorcycle and engine division continues to operate at a loss. The motorcycle and engine division, which also includes ATVs, UTVs, personal watercraft and power products, operated at a loss of 4.58 billion yen (US$60.1 million) over the first three quarters of Kawasaki‘s 2011-2012 fiscal year, including a loss of 2.2 billion yen (US$28.9 million) in the third quarter alone.
Wed, 24 Dec 2008
The TV show CHiPs was what first got me interested in motorcycles. A young boy when the late 70′s show made its debut on the air, I thought it was extremely cool to be on the California Highway Patrol, but especially so while riding around on a Kawasaki 1000. Erik Estrada even had a cool name and car on the show, going by ‘Ponch’ and driving a Firebird.
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Kawasaki has chosen the 2014 American International Motorcycle Expo as the venue to make the world debut of a yet unannounced motorcycle model. The model launch will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, this October 16-19.
“AIMExpo demonstrated last year that it can serve as the ideal platform for media and brand activities and Kawasaki will leverage this grand stage to reveal new products, as well as interact closely with dealers and consumers,” explains Kevin Allen, Kawasaki Manager, PR + Brand Experience. “We have some very exciting new product to share and AIMExpo is the perfect place to make these announcements.”
Attendees will also witness the North American introduction of all-new vehicles in several categories from Kawasaki. Following the unveilings, all products will then be on full display for all to see inside Kawasaki’s booth (#2165) out on the AIMExpo show floor.
“Kawasaki joins an expanding list of key companies that sees AIMExpo as the perfect means to infuse energy into the powersports business in North America,” says Larry Little, Vice President and General Manager, Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group.
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