Now the KLR is ready for Alaska!

[G-Rex]

I got the bike back together, and it runs great, so I guess I have to take it to Prudhoe Bay now.

I took it apart to the frame, powdercoated the frame and swingarm to get everything cleaned up nice.

It also has a 685 kit, IMS 6.6 gallon tank, and Happy Trails bags that I'll be installing tomorrow. Also added the drill through subframe bolt kit. I also have the 280 watt alternator/rectifier From Electrosport that I haven't installed yet.

So far, I've put about 30 miles on it to begin break-in of the 685, and all I can say is wow. This thing likes to rev! Vibration is less now, and the sweet spot is at about 5,000 rpm and 80 mph.

First pic is prior to taking the frame to the powdercoater. Poor bike was so naked. LOL. Second pic is from today's first jaunt off-road after the rebuild.

Right now, my best friend and I are looking at an August 1 departure for Prudhoe Bay. I'm ready to go!