2023 KLR650 oil type, 1st change, analysis etc..

[ZeeOSix]

Have you done any research on the dreaded KLR doohickey supposedly been fixed by Kawi havent heard for sure as of yet on the newer bikes 2020 and up.

What on-going issue did they have that you speak of?

 

[tjakes680]

What on-going issue did they have that you speak of?

Its basically failure of the spring on the balancer tension chain breaks Here is a link to a video about it ! Some guys change it right away others never have a problem Kawi says they fixed it

 

[Paco Pena]

Use Rotella T4 and save your money for the upgrade to a milk crate luggage rack.

paco

 

[ragtoplvr]

In addition to the doohicky, I would consider a thermobob kit, I like to see constant water temperature
Allowing water circulation during warm up is normally a good thing.

 

[wpod]

One of the most memorable days I had on a motorcycle was riding a friends Yamaha 500 single it was pleasant and fun.. If you want to run a syn you can at any time you want. Frequent oil changes are good.

 

[wpod]

In addition to the doohicky, I would consider a thermobob kit, I like to see constant water temperature
Allowing water circulation during warm up is normally a good thing.

Can't a small hole be drilled in the Tstat?

 

[ragtoplvr]

Yes, but not as good. But it will run a long time no matter what you do

 

[We're Metals]

How are you enjoying the KLR, OP?

 

[Hermann]

My God, you are so overthinking this.