Hello all,

I'm Thomas, a new member and recently bought my first bike.
It's a KLE 500 (2005, 22K KM, black with copper)

It was love @ first sight, price was good (less then $3k) and not a bad choice for a novice. This forum is awsome and have been reading without end, so much usefull information !

I made a list(s) of to do's (farkles yes ) before I take it on the road/gravel/...

Short list (done)
- exhaust -> GRP trevale
- airfilter -> K&N
- risers -> rox anti-vibe risers
- handlebars & grips -> acerbis phat bar & renthal grips (black ones)
- hand guards -> zeta armor + XC guards
- crash bars -> jama (= laser)
- 12v plug
- relocate horn
- custom radiator grill

Short list (to do)
- 5cm more ground clearance (new dogbones in the making)
- enduro foot pegs
- find usable mirrors
- HID conversion
- progressive front springs
- replace steel front brake line (much to long) & replace OEM rear
- adapt sadle

Long term list
- upgrade suspension front & rear
- custom header pipes (custom headers) + jetting

Because it's a second hand bike I will start my maintenance program from scratch. Please not that I never worked on bikes/cars/... so please bear with my and forgive rookie mistakes, bad purchases, ...

Done
- engine oil (BR EXP)
- coolant (BR moto chill)
- oil filter (OEM) & spark plugs (NGK DR9EA)
- fresh tires (2x conti trail attack 2)

To do
- check valve-clearance
- fork oil (BR High Performance)
- brake fluid (BR Super DOT4)

Btw, after doing some work...bike was dead

....took me +10min to notice the ignition switch was in off position (new handlebar).

Then it started (phieuw) but did not run.. (wwwwwwwwwwtf)....
.....15 more minutes thinkering to set it on 'reserve' and WROEEEEMMMMM

I learn as I go

Ps. thanks for reading ! (and sorry for my bad English)
Pss. pictures ASAP