The Bike

It's a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650. Below is a list of modifications I have made on the bike so far......

• Engine rebuilt with bigger piston from Schnitz Racing. Increased engine size from 650cc to 685cc.

• Exhaust: Started with a Supertrapp slip on muffler, switched to Jardine for better fit with luggage racks.

• Intake: jetted carb and modified airbox for improved fuel/air flow

• Gas Tank: IMS 7 gallon plastic, up from 6 gallons stock. Acerbics lockable gas cap.

• Lighting: eBay aux lighting system, high output bulb. flashing LED brake light.

• Body: all body pieces except front fender and gas tank coated with Line-X truck bed liner. Acerbics lightweight front fender.

• Controls: Renthal alloy handlebars. Gel grips. Grip heaters. Hydraulic clutch lever. Extended shift lever. IMS off road pegs. Custom aluminum dash.

• Cooling: therm-o-bob temperature regulator.

• Brakes: Oversize 320mm front disc. Braided steel hoses front and rear. Gafler pads.

• Protection: Aluminum sump guard. Rear break master cylinder guard. Headlight guard. Acerbics hand guards. Engine guard with integrated highway pegs. Centerstand. Upgraded subframe bolts.

• Running gear: Perelli road tires. 16 tooth front sprocket.

• Suspension: heavy duty progressive springs front and rear.

• Luggage: Happy Trails SU side racks. eBay tail rack. Storm m2600 side cases with custom quick release locking mechanism. Storm m2700 top case. PVC tool tube attached to front of engine.

• Seat: New foam installed by Spencer with gel seat cover.