Mods/kle Of Road Handling
I have seen a lot of threads about modifications on KLE500.Im especially interesting to modify kle for better
Handling off road. As an example I would like to modify for 60%off road and 40% on road commuting etc.I believe
That kle it’s a good base for a project using a small budget.
Here below it’s my wish list and thinks I already did. I m just trying to summarize and also read your opinion.
1.Handle bars .Ihave installed lower lighter handle bars as I didn’t feel comfortable with stock handle bars .I always had the impression that
Bike it’s over steering .Also this bars will transfer more weight on front wheel and improve grip for road use as well.
2.Acerbis hand protectors. Much better protection than stock. Already installed.
3. Progressive springs front and rear, or much better and more expensive if rear shock will be replaced to something better .With progressive
Springs bike will be comfortable for road use but unexpected bottoming will be prevented off road. Font suspension can take up to 36psi pressure and from what I have seen It can really work from 20-30psi according to riding conditions.
4. Replace front mudguard to after marked (enduro). Done
5. Front sprocket changed to 16 t. Not much improvement but enough for a good balance on/of-road use. Done.
6. After market lighter exhaust system (arrow etc) .Less weight on the bike and more power in combination with a K&n or Dna filter.
7.On-off tyres with better grip of road i.e. PIRELLI MT21.DONE
8.Brake lines. Not something expensive but at least pressure from brake pump will be transferred
To the calliper without loses on the cheap rubber stock brake line.
9. Front and rear brake disk.Change to better quality in combination with compatible usually same brand brake pads. This improve the brakes of-road without changing callipers etc.Its th cheaper solution.
10. Engine guard .Done.
Definitely kle is not a ktm or an of-road beast but for sure is a convenient bike capable of cross country use as long as someone will
Do the right modifications within a logical budget and to ride close to the bikes limits.
Any suggestions or opinions?
Cheers
George
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Last edited by TREKGS; 11 Sep 2008 at 14:55.
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