Getting a KLE ready for a little trip

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Skeltonsc

Race Dog
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Location
Kingsburgh, Amanzimtoti
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Kawasaki KLE 500
Howzit Guys, so I bought a little KLE500 last year August because my Vstrom was in for surgery and I hated riding the car while waiting for parts  :deal:

So after reading a few posts about the Ben 10 I decided I really want to do this.

My KLE is stock standard and desperately in need of some Farkles to add weight and make it slower  :imaposer: :imaposer:

So over the next few months I will be doing some work to it as my budget allows

Last month I got a very nice used jacket and Helmet off of the Pay kit forward, Today I picked up some tyres from GMT in Centurion so this saves me from having to get tyres for both the DL1000 and the KLE so more money for farkles O0


Ok as for equipment

1. Soft Luggage - Give saddle bags - DONE
2. Crashbars - Ordered from Hennie at Weltec - will get these next week - DONE
3. Fuel will be a Desert fox 6l Bladder from Flying Brick - Still have to order this
4. Footpegs - need some offroad ones as I hate the feel of wet rubber :thumleft: - DONE will fit over the weekend
5. Dog Bones - Will go see DocKLR as I'm certain the KLR ones will do the trick - DONE
6. Mudguard - This trip will be more than likely done end of JAN begining of FEB next year so will source a polisport one from DocKLR - DONE
7. Radiator Guard - as per FuzzyMuzzy this is a must and can be made cheaply
8. GPS - Etrex30 needs a new LCD - R600 will order end of July ( I really wish I knew how the LCD cracked as there is not a mark on the casing) - WILL be delivered Soon
9. Ram Mount for GPS  - will order off Ubuy for around R700
11. Soft luggage frame - Will figure something out as I just need to keep the bags off the exhaust - Got s Silicone drying mat will make it work - DONE
12. Bash Plate - I'm in two minds about this one. but I will more than likely buy a new one from Flying Brick or SSS same price  :thumleft:

As for Trip equipment I need the following

1. Riding pants - Got a new (Used but basically new) pair of Xculta enduro pants my last pair lasted around 7 years  :ricky: - DONE
2. Spare Tubes - Have
3. Puncture Kit - Have
4. small compressor - will get another cheap midas one
5. Sleeping bag and Tent - Budget - R1000 - will keep an eye out on Takealot/ Makro
6. Boots this is something I have to shop for - DONE thanx Welsh  :thumleft:
7.Camping mat - will not really be used often but also Takealot/Makro
8. Gas stove - Seen them around the R300-R400 mark
9.Small Tank bag for odds and ends - R 300 - DONE
10. Knee Guards - Have some nice Thor Braces - DONE
11. Camel bag - HAVE



then in December I will need to get the following

1. Fit new Tyres going to use Mitas E07 Rear and probably a E09 front as know them well from my KLR days
2. New Chain and Sprockets - mine are on 18k and nearly time for replacement although I have not adjusted it yet and its not hanging any more than it did when I fitted it


Will add more when I think of it and will post monthly progress 8)


 
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