Traveling Around Africa on a KLR650
I recently got a beautiful picture post card from Bill Kamps of South Padre Island, Texas. The photo
Fasteners That Hold: Flange Bolts are In; Flat Washers are Out
The other day I found a used, 6×1.0x12mm Torx bolt with its flat washer still attached, lying in
Tale of Two Failed KLR650’s (Got an inspection hole?)
I always chuckle a bit when I hear stories on the Internet about the Kawasaki’s “bullet-proof”
2008 KLR-650 Observations
Over ten years ago I built a KLR650 using part of a KLR650B Tengai front end including larger disc (same
Welcome to a Special Early Edition of Technical Insights!
(Introduction by Todd Vosper) For those of you who are new to the KLR community, I thought a brief history
More on KLR650 Broken Subframe Bolt
Note – We apologize for the late production of this month’s Technical Insights. We lost a member
Will the troublesome 23 year old KLR600/650 engine balancer system be fixed on the 2008 model?
In my 17 year, 209,000 mile career with the KLR650 I’ve been a very lucky guy; no lost engines due
Is There a New Engine Balancer System for the 2008 KLR650?
To quote the factory, “New 2008 KLR650 refines on-road capabilities for improved touring performance”,
DR650 Potential Problems and Fixes
In the first half of 2005 I purchased two new motorcycles from House of Motorcycles in San Diego; a
Compare and Contrast: The 650s
As you may know, the weather south of the border in Baja is getting to be just about perfect for riding.
Welcome to Technical Insights!
Our webmaster at “topgunmotorcycles.com”, Todd Vosper, has asked me to revive the old column
