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G-Rex 03-12-2011 04:42 PM
Now the KLR is ready for Alaska!
 
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I got the bike back together, and it runs great, so I guess I have to take it to Prudhoe Bay now.

I took it apart to the frame, powdercoated the frame and swingarm to get everything cleaned up nice.

It also has a 685 kit, IMS 6.6 gallon tank, and Happy Trails bags that I'll be installing tomorrow. Also added the drill through subframe bolt kit. I also have the 280 watt alternator/rectifier From Electrosport that I haven't installed yet.

So far, I've put about 30 miles on it to begin break-in of the 685, and all I can say is wow. This thing likes to rev! Vibration is less now, and the sweet spot is at about 5,000 rpm and 80 mph.

First pic is prior to taking the frame to the powdercoater. Poor bike was so naked. LOL. Second pic is from today's first jaunt off-road after the rebuild.

Right now, my best friend and I are looking at an August 1 departure for Prudhoe Bay. I'm ready to go!

Gas Man 03-12-2011 04:43 PM
2 pics... that's it.

Fail!

G-Rex 03-12-2011 04:45 PM
I'm not gonna post a million pictures and video of the teardown/assembly like you do! haha! Besides, it's a KLR! It's only marginally more complicated than a bicycle! LOL

Corey 03-12-2011 04:46 PM
Where's the anti-bear gun mount and matching rifle carrier? You are obviously under prepared for this endeavor.

Particle Man 03-12-2011 05:14 PM
Looks great!

Trip 03-12-2011 08:14 PM
Nicely done Trace

101lifts2 03-12-2011 10:36 PM
What if the coil goes out on the trip?

G-Rex 03-12-2011 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 456239)
What if the coil goes out on the trip?
What if I get a flat. What if the carb ices up. What if the chain spits. What if a valve drops.

I can play what-ifs all day long. At some point, you have to quit worrying about what will happen and get out there and do it.

To answer your question, if a coil goes out, I'll deal with it when the time comes. Anything can happen. If I worried about what-if, I would never leave home.

Honestly, considering that I will be riding 900 miles of *this* (see pic below) north of Fairbanks, Alaska where there are practically *no* services, a coil going out is the least of my worries. I'm on my own up there.

Gas Man 03-12-2011 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by G-Rex (Post 456192)
I'm not gonna post a million pictures and video of the teardown/assembly like you do! haha! Besides, it's a KLR! It's only marginally more complicated than a bicycle! LOL
Sure... why not... make with the pics. IF you got that many, at least you can do is post a few mid way shots as it went.

derf 03-13-2011 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by G-Rex (Post 456243)
What if I get a flat. What if the carb ices up. What if the chain spits. What if a valve drops.
What if the left side can tightening chain # 12 link roller bearing fails sending the bike into a tailspin with you on it and it goes down in a burning ring of fire. Its going down down down in a burning ring of fire, And It Burns, Burns, Burns The Ring Of Fire The Ring Of Fire The Taste Of Love Is Sweet When Hearts like Ours Meet I Fell For You Like A Child Oh,But The Fire Went Wild I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire I Went Down, Down, Down And The Flames Went Higher And It Burns, Burns, Burns The Ring Of Fire The Ring Of Fire Love Is A Burning Thing And It Makes A Fiery Ring Bound By Wild Desire I Fell Into A Ring Of Fire I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire I Went Down(down), Down(down), down(down) And The Flames Went Higher Higher Higher I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire I Went Down(down), Down(down), Down(down) And The Flames Went Higher Higher Higher

Particle Man 03-13-2011 11:20 AM
Um...

Adeptus_Minor 03-13-2011 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by derf (Post 456278)
What if the left side can tightening chain # 12 link roller bearing fails sending the bike into a tailspin with you on it and it goes down in a burning ring of fire. Its going down down down in a burning ring of fire, And It Burns, Burns, Burns The Ring Of Fire The Ring Of Fire The Taste Of Love Is Sweet When Hearts like Ours Meet I Fell For You Like A Child Oh,But The Fire Went Wild I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire I Went Down, Down, Down And The Flames Went Higher And It Burns, Burns, Burns The Ring Of Fire The Ring Of Fire Love Is A Burning Thing And It Makes A Fiery Ring Bound By Wild Desire I Fell Into A Ring Of Fire I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire I Went Down(down), Down(down), down(down) And The Flames Went Higher Higher Higher I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire I Went Down(down), Down(down), Down(down) And The Flames Went Higher Higher Higher
You are henceforth known as The Jew in Black.

Porkchop 03-13-2011 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor (Post 456288)
You are henceforth known as The Jew in Black.
:lol That just made me lol at work. My manager thought it was funny too...

Sixxxxer 03-13-2011 09:24 PM
Your a better man than I riding that Bike THAT far in one shot...Lol

Looks Great tho!!

Rangerscott 03-14-2011 01:24 AM
What if China invades Alaska while you're up there or Palin human hunts you?

Trip 03-14-2011 08:03 AM
What if you get bit by a lion?

Particle Man 03-14-2011 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 456424)
What if you get bit by a lion?
If there's a lion in Alaska he has bigger problems to worry about :lol:

Trip 03-14-2011 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Particle Man (Post 456470)
If there's a lion in Alaska he has bigger problems to worry about :lol:
oh, there is lions, and he better be afraid

http://www.alaska-in-pictures.com/da...woman_2071.jpg

CasterTroy 03-14-2011 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 456552)
oh, there is lions, and he better be afraid
So it goes jailbait, the hottie, then MILF, then COUGAR, then LION?

:lol:

There you go Trace! www.lionhunter.com is avalible :rockwoot:

Tsunami 03-23-2011 06:14 PM
When are you going to Alaska and are you coming through Vegas? I haven't seen you in how many years? 2? 3?

azoomm 03-23-2011 07:41 PM
OK, for the bear, all you need is a Ruger Super Alaskan. I have one if you want to test fire...

Nice bike. Have fun. I would also like to see more pictures. We know you have them...

KSGregman 03-23-2011 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 458705)
...I would also like to see more pictures. We know you have them...
Agreed.

ericr 03-23-2011 08:14 PM
The part that sucks about that trip is you can't carry a firearm through Canada for when you get to Alaska. I'd be wanting to buy one up there myself! Wish I could do that ride with you too though, it would be an awesome trip!

azoomm 03-23-2011 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ericr (Post 458710)
The part that sucks about that trip is you can't carry a firearm through Canada for when you get to Alaska. I'd be wanting to buy one up there myself! Wish I could do that ride with you too though, it would be an awesome trip!
Oh Silly Canada!

ericr 03-23-2011 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 458711)
Oh Silly Canada!
Yeah, Canada sucks :lol:


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