power up

**crashedupderby** · #1 26 Feb 2003

can anyone suggest any respectable power upgrades for the klr. I have heard that it is difficult to get big power gains from the aftermarket. help???

**Kurt** · #2 9 Mar 2003

I haven't heard much except perhaps a free breathing air filter (available from a few different manufacturers) and possible a reject kit. However, I've never felt the need for more power on my KLR. I have on occassion replaced the front sprocket for hill climbing and strictly off road stuff. You can use a sprocket with one less tooth. It improves the bottom end response of the bike but robs a bit from the top end. I carry both sprockets as it only takes a few minutes to change.

**JamesCo** · #3 16 Mar 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Kurt:
I haven't heard much except a reject kit

What´s that, swapping the KLR for a KTM?

Changing the pipe could gain you 10 or so horsepower, but the higher top speed will come with obnoxious noise levels and decreased fuel economy.

I ride my KLR with a ton of gear and have never had an issue with power. It isn´t the kind of bike to go fast on, anyway, IMHO.

James.

**Kurt** · #4 17 Mar 2003

I have to agree with the previous post. I've had mine up to over 85mph and it's not something I really enjoyed. Not really the bike for that. It's power is in it's ability to plodd endlessly along.