The KLR waiting to be Reshoed
In preperation for my trip to Dawson next week I dropped the KLR's front wheel off at Alaska Leather for a new tire. The old tire was wearing funny, and I'm not sure it was actually round!
I also installed a few other goodies last night and this evening. You may notice the tank guards wrapped around the Radiator shrouds just below the tank. Not only will they protect the radiator when I drop the bike, but I'm hoping it will be a good place to hang stuff. Like a dry bag with my tent in it.
One thing you can't see is the new K&N air filter. I always swore against them but a few people I know have used them with good results so I figured I'd give it a try. It will be easier to clean than my the stock foam filter, so maybe I'll get to it more often.
I also have some heated grips (thanks mom and dad :-D ) that need to go on before Saturday.
GlacierCraft is having the second annual Dust to Dawson tech day at his shop on Saturday. I plan to install my new chain and sprockets, and wire up the grips. I could do it here by myself, but sometimes its nice to have a little guidance too. Plus if I need a puller for the sprockets, or a tool to break the chain someone will have them handy.
I took the KLR for a test ride after the new front tire. Man it rolls a lot smoother with a round tire!
2 comments:
A round front tire, what a novel concept! Is the new tank guard there above the back tire?
The tank guards are actually right above the front tire there. It might be hard to see in the little picture but if you click on the picture it should show you a larger version.
Yeah, round tires are nice and make for a much smoother ride!
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