Bulletproof your KLR 650 Part 2

The Kawasaki KLR 650 is one of the most common adventure bikes used to date. It is already a very reliable platform to start with. In part two of this 2 part video series we show how to take it to the next level and make this 1GEN KLR even more bullet proof then it already is. In this video we will install the Thermo-BOB and show you the petcock rebuild and much more. Don't forget to LIKE-SHARE-SUBSCRIBE and just Remember, "I'm just a man in a cave causing mayhem!"

[@gussutherland1525]

Wow that bike was in good condition. Well done on your video mate, love the unassuming presentation. Hope the ride went well. Cheers from down under.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Our trip to Alaska was fantastic and it did go well aside from a few flats on his motorcycle. We had a blast. Thanks for the kind words my friend ride, safe in that land down under.👍🏻 I’m jealous. I’ll bet you the Riding out there is awesome!

[@gussutherland1525]

There are many less people here in Australia, so it is easier to get away from the crowds and yes there are some epic landscapes.

[@gussutherland1525]

I am planning to get back into motorcycling after a 20 year break on a KLR with a bunch of blokes my age. I hope my wife's fears aren't realised 😅

[@bf760]

I wanted to thank you for advice you gave me on my Suzuki Burgman. I ended up taking it to a dealer because it was more than I wanted to get into. just as you said it did need spark plugs that was the reason it would not start. thanks again.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Well I’m very happy that that worked out for you enjoy your bike and ride safe my friend👍🏻

[@jushirocepeda3031]

Gran trabajo ! Luce muy muy bien !! Que belleza de máquina ! Good Job !! Saludos desde Mexico

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Thanks my friend and thanks for watching👍🏻

[@podnolej7784]

Aloso a ninja fan fits and draws more air has more blades .

[@ManCaveMayhem]

I didn’t know that🤔that’s cool( no pun intended) great info👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JP1AO]

Let the son do the work and you just coach. No wonder he is off petting the dog. :)

[@scotfield3950]

Sounds good!

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Thanks my friend 👍🏻

[@pareidoliarocks]

Curious why you decided to keep the vacuum operated petcock? I have an 05 Gen 1 and haven't had issues with mine, however i did replace it with a simple manual unit as part of my bike rebuild. They have a history as a failure point. I've also removed my clutch and sidestand cut out switches. I try to develop good routine riding habits to compensate.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Well, since my son was riding the bike and we were gonna be jumping on and off the bikes, quite a bit on a long trip, I decided to keep that just as a convenience. He now has the bike and probably will in the future replace that petcock. Keep the rubber side down my friend.🇺🇸👍🏻

[@bobrenk5518]

Petcock is easy and cheap to rebuild. Vacuum line is also cheap and easy to replace. Staying OE gives you a larger reserve and staying vacuum means not having to remember to shut the petcock off.

[@tletang]

What was the part number for the all balls petcock rebuild kit?

[@ManCaveMayhem]

I’m not sure I believe I got it from Rocky Mountain ATV.

[@richardbentrup6083]

What happened to your Burgman scooter? Also Larry?

[@ManCaveMayhem]

I still have the burgman just haven’t rode it lately. I think you mean “What happened to Wes?” I’m Larry 🤣 Wes Retired and moved to Utah but we are still close. More videos to come with him👍🏻

[@yomommaahotoo264]

No valve adjustment?

[@ManCaveMayhem]

No, but they are due👍🏻