KLR for SA
I'm leaving for Argentina about Sept 9 from Panama (where I live). Anyone else headed that way in that time frame let me know and hopefully we can meet up.
I've done pretty much all the mods that Mitchel suggests, plus a few more that I find helpful (but maybe not absolutely essential)
- Al Jesse aluminum luggage (most usable space)
- Stainless/reusable oil filter (I don't want to have to go looking for filters)
- "European" left switch cluster. I've found that when I use my electric clothes (gloves and jacket liner) I pull too much current. This switch allows me to turn off the headlight (and a few other plusses)
- Stebel air horn. I lived/rode in Asia for years and found that a VERY loud horn can save your life.
- IMS or other metal footpegs. The rubber ones are crap when it's wet! (Essential)
- Changing fuses to blade type (not as prone to breakage) and relocating fuse box so you don't have to take off all the panels and seat to replace a fuse. (After having the headlight fuse go out on a dark road at night I judged this to be essential, too).
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Steve Barnett
Panama City, Panama
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