The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
#41
04-06-2008, 09:18 PM
RE: The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
Alright Cosmo I'll chime in, I'm fixin a flat on my klx takin a beerbreak in the swamp ... lol...Its Hot.
You need to do all these mods at the same time.
Remove air box cover.
Rejet bike....dyno jet kit is the easiest way, follow the instructions, drill slide like they say with bit they give ya.
Buy an aftermarket exhaust, your choice pick one
Replace air filter with a hi flow version, k&n and twin air are good .... so are many others
Thats it....mosquitoes are bitin I'm out. Oh get flat proof tubes ..... Fers lol
You need to do all these mods at the same time.
Remove air box cover.
Rejet bike....dyno jet kit is the easiest way, follow the instructions, drill slide like they say with bit they give ya.
Buy an aftermarket exhaust, your choice pick one
Replace air filter with a hi flow version, k&n and twin air are good .... so are many others
Thats it....mosquitoes are bitin I'm out. Oh get flat proof tubes ..... Fers lol
#42
04-06-2008, 09:26 PM
RE: The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
thanks
so the air box cover will remain off the bike even after replacing the filter?
someone said I had to also change the air box, is that really necessary?
will there be noticeable improvements in speed, acceleartion, etc.?
so the air box cover will remain off the bike even after replacing the filter?
someone said I had to also change the air box, is that really necessary?
will there be noticeable improvements in speed, acceleartion, etc.?
#43
04-06-2008, 10:36 PM
RE: The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
No need to change the airbox. That's a lot of work for very little gain. The reason you leave the lid off is to get more air flow. If you look at the tiny opening youhave now, you willsee why. Just make sure to rejet before you remove the cover. The dynojet kit has everything you will need in one convenient package....and their needle is superior to the stock unit or OEM 300R needle.
ORIGINAL: cosmickites
thanks
so the air box cover will remain off the bike even after replacing the filter?
someone said I had to also change the air box, is that really necessary?
will there be noticeable improvements in speed, acceleartion, etc.?
thanks
so the air box cover will remain off the bike even after replacing the filter?
someone said I had to also change the air box, is that really necessary?
will there be noticeable improvements in speed, acceleartion, etc.?
#44
04-07-2008, 01:46 AM
RE: The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
ORIGINAL: ZX1100F1
You conveniently forgot about the TPS and the Kawasaki part numbers?
Same make/model, different carb.
Thanks again, you're the man.
ORIGINAL: 09KLXowner
no, same carb. CVK34
I think I would know, I've got the bike in my garage and I've had the old bike as well. yes, different idle adjustment ****, but same carb. any more clarification needed ZX?
no, same carb. CVK34
I think I would know, I've got the bike in my garage and I've had the old bike as well. yes, different idle adjustment ****, but same carb. any more clarification needed ZX?
You conveniently forgot about the TPS and the Kawasaki part numbers?
Same make/model, different carb.
Thanks again, you're the man.
btw, it's STILL, I repeat, it's STILL a Keihin CVK34. Do I need to take a picture of it for you? Also, I was the first one to tell you that there was no TPS.
#45
04-07-2008, 06:24 AM
RE: The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
went and sat on a green 09 yesterday and was amazed that the seat height is virtually identical to my 06. im not sure how but, the bike looks smaller but it isnt....very wierd. one thing i did do was grab for the rack but low and behold, it wasnt there. never really realized how handy that was as a grab hold until i didnt have one to grab. a few other things i noticed were the little soup can sized thing near the front of the frame, im assuming its only on the california model but i could be wrong. also on the frame near the passenger pegs are some little hangers or something, not sure how to describe them. also on the model i was looking at, the passenger pegs didnt fold all the way in on both sides. i did like the new tank and display and of course the headlight. nice bike but i would never trade my 06 in for one. i still cant figure out why there is 2 inches less travel but its still the same height, i thought they were gonna make it lower so more females would want one, guess not. my 2 cents.
#46
04-07-2008, 06:52 AM
RE: The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
ORIGINAL: KALISAKI
went and sat on a green 09 yesterday and was amazed that the seat height is virtually identical to my 06. im not sure how but, the bike looks smaller but it isnt....very wierd. one thing i did do was grab for the rack but low and behold, it wasnt there. never really realized how handy that was as a grab hold until i didnt have one to grab. a few other things i noticed were the little soup can sized thing near the front of the frame, im assuming its only on the california model but i could be wrong. also on the frame near the passenger pegs are some little hangers or something, not sure how to describe them. also on the model i was looking at, the passenger pegs didnt fold all the way in on both sides. i did like the new tank and display and of course the headlight. nice bike but i would never trade my 06 in for one. i still cant figure out why there is 2 inches less travel but its still the same height, i thought they were gonna make it lower so more females would want one, guess not. my 2 cents.
went and sat on a green 09 yesterday and was amazed that the seat height is virtually identical to my 06. im not sure how but, the bike looks smaller but it isnt....very wierd. one thing i did do was grab for the rack but low and behold, it wasnt there. never really realized how handy that was as a grab hold until i didnt have one to grab. a few other things i noticed were the little soup can sized thing near the front of the frame, im assuming its only on the california model but i could be wrong. also on the frame near the passenger pegs are some little hangers or something, not sure how to describe them. also on the model i was looking at, the passenger pegs didnt fold all the way in on both sides. i did like the new tank and display and of course the headlight. nice bike but i would never trade my 06 in for one. i still cant figure out why there is 2 inches less travel but its still the same height, i thought they were gonna make it lower so more females would want one, guess not. my 2 cents.
those hangers are probably there so passengers will not get their feet in the rear wheel.the pegs don't fold all the way straight up, but if you look closely theyfold in at the same exact angle as the rear frame. you are right on the canister only being on CA models. I figured a nice hammer would take those "little hangers" off, but after looking at them closer they're pretty stout and I think it might do more damage than just break them off. good to see people are finally laying eyes on this bike. I don't miss the rack, never did care for it.
#47
04-07-2008, 11:43 AM
RE: The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
hey tremor38, thanks for the info.
on my way to put the cover back on since I did not jet it yet.
also, I can not seem to find the jet kit you are reffering to.
any ideas?
thanks so much
on my way to put the cover back on since I did not jet it yet.
also, I can not seem to find the jet kit you are reffering to.
any ideas?
thanks so much
#48
04-07-2008, 11:57 AM
RE: The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
does anyone know if this would be the proper exhaust for teh new 2009 klx?
http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopp...y=005-1710406V
and where to get the jet kit?
http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopp...y=005-1710406V
and where to get the jet kit?
#50
04-07-2008, 02:37 PM
RE: The real scoop on the 09... dealer specs and modifications
ORIGINAL: 09KLXowner
btw, it's STILL, I repeat, it's STILL a Keihin CVK34. Do I need to take a picture of it for you? Also, I was the first one to tell you that there was no TPS.
btw, it's STILL, I repeat, it's STILL a Keihin CVK34. Do I need to take a picture of it for you? Also, I was the first one to tell you that there was no TPS.
So if I need to replace the carb on my 2007 KLX do I just go in and tell the Kawasaki parts guy to sell me the carb for the 09 KLX?
Same one right?
Man you got it going on.