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    Oil cooler disapeared?

    Were is the oil cooler gone to on the new 650 strom? Does one need to protect the cooler on older models? Doesn't the heat from xhaust affect the cooling abilities? I can understand in colder climates. Do we need the oil cooler or can one get a kit to move it out of harms way? Thinking about a...
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    Rear raisers cause crash!

    Anyone know the centre to centre measurement for the original rear suspension links.
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    Rear raisers cause crash!

    I swopped my standard rear links for a shorter set wich raised the rear a bit. Went for a ride but noticed when I stopped on a uphill to turn around on full turn bike felt unstable and fell over with me. Is it me being a kak driver or does raising the rear throw bikes "balance" off? I tried...
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    Homework!

    Bought a 2008 dl 650 for 47k with 20000kms with some extras. Looked at a 1000 varadero for 52k aswell had 7800 kms. If u want cheap and reliable look for klr with all upgrades should get one for under 40k. Loving my strom smooth as silk but will have to upgrade suspension to do some lifting...
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    What's wrong with trailwing?

    Looking at b stone trailwings the ones that look like anakees2. I do more tar comuting and occasional gravel. Any comment.
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    Cowley stainless zorst?

    Anyone tried a cowley ss zorst on a dl650? Need some feedback can get one for R2280.00
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    Uitlaatpyp mannewales

    I had a 3xl leo vince on my klr the quiet baffle insert looked very similar to your sketch. Good chance it will make a diff.
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    KLR traitor

    Hi v stromers sold my klr and am looking at a 650 strom 2008 model with 20000kms with top box and crash bars for 47k. I do very little dirt rds mainly tar. Anything I need to check? Bike looks very clean and neat!
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    Mitas EO7?

    Has anyone given EO7 a try yet?
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    89 fzr 400 spares

    Looking for 89 fzr400 radiator front cowling laft side cover and front screen. Pls contact Brett 0836567474 or if u guys no of anyone with spares
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    KLR crash bars

    Try Kawasaki agents for givi crash bars. Got a quote in E.l from agents for R1800 incl
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    Great service from DOCTOR KLR

    Knowledge is power!!! And damm does Doc have it. Keep it up!
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    Agents surprised me!!

    Got a quote on new shape givi crash bars from suzuki/kawasaki dealer in east london. R1800 incl vat and they got in stock!! Viva slummies!!!
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    pro moto fork springs?

    Big shout out to Doc! Wilbers it is !
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    Sore ass!

    Did a 3 hour road trip. Ass is numb! Do we get more comfy seats in S.A I've seen some seat mods were u can get sponge and covers to modify seat. Something like  Seat Concepts do. What hhas anyone done to improve the seat? Also seen the airhawk cushions any feedback.
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    pro moto fork springs?

    Anyone tried these for new shape klr? I'm 197cm and 117 kgs, no I'm not fat! He he. Any good advice on what to do with rear shock?tx Guys
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    4 day trip from east london and back - suggestions?

    Hi Bruiser I'm back in the saddle again(haven't ridden since my school days). Got a klr I need to break in, still trying to get into the whole dual purpose thing. I'm in E.L also so if u going to plan any short day rides soon give us a shout. Cheers Brett .
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    Hand guard replacement?

    I want to remove the original hand shields on my 2008 and replace them with some decent bark busters. Dam dumbo ears have to go! Any ideas on brands and price?
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    Tubless on tubed rim?

    Sorry let me make it a bit more clearer. I compared a sirac tubed tyre to a metzler enduro 3 tubeless tyre in the shop. They both seem very similar the metzler inner is just as smooth as the sirac(can't see tube wearing out). Is it just as difficult to remove the tubed and tubeless tyres?yes I...
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    Tubless on tubed rim?

    Okay I'm looking at a metzler tyre. The inner of tyre is very smooth,not rough.if I fitt this tyre what besides not being able to get it of with tyre levers will I have problems with? How much more difficult is it to remove a tubless tyre than a tubbed tyre? Are the stiffer sidewalls better?
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