Now that I've had some seat time on my new 2023 Honda XR650L, I decided to hop back on the old Gen3 KLR 650 to see how it feels in comparison.
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KLR 650 Stuff
Camel ADV 1 Finger Clutch Mod: https://camel-adv.com/?ref=eOBjZXsn
Racks & Bags: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-pannier-racks-with-tusk-pilot-pannier-bags-and-bottle-holders-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Crash Bars
Uppers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-crash-bars-engine-guards-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Lowers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-lower-crash-bars-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Nilight Lights (not DOT approved): https://amzn.to/3XDFdmC
LED Brackets: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-bar-accessory-clamp-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
KTM High Bend Bars: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-chub-1-1-8%22-big-bar-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Fat Bar Risers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-universal-big-bar-clamp-kit-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Lexx Pipe (may not comply with local laws & requirements): https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/lexx-mxe-slip-on-silencer-with-mid-pipe-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Tusk Tank Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Tail Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-dry-duffel-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
2018 Kawasaki KX450F Fender: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/acerbis-front-fender-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Drain Plug: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-low-profile-magnetic-drain-bolt-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Protective Gear:
Winter Gloves: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-adv-cold-weather-gloves-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
ADV Helmet: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xpedition-adv-helmet-w-mips-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Xplorer Coat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xplorer-adv-jacket-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Xplorer Pants: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xplorer-adv-pant-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Boots: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-adventure-boots-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Camera Stuff
Helmet Camera: https://amzn.to/36BHqdM
Mic (requires adapter or media mod): https://amzn.to/3qEW4Ia
Hero9 Media Mod: https://amzn.to/3JLLF4O
Power Bank for GoPro: https://amzn.to/3iCxanZ
Power Cable: https://amzn.to/36rxlQT
Helmet Camera Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTXWAZK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=swankycatprod-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01MTXWAZK&linkId=0ea5d7bd3431442c4e56ab937e098d4f
360 Camera: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08M3B9754/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=swankycatprod-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08M3B9754&linkId=f03dc21265252b6c21f1bbe3e328e199
Insta360 Selfie Stick: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y5ZH5SM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=swankycatprod-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07Y5ZH5SM&linkId=efd11cdadf891cafb368b149b9d29572
Clamps For Holding Selfie Sticks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XH54M92/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=swankycatprod-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07XH54M92&linkId=65ef82491e8e8406d20a24152da2f843
Stay Swanky My Friends!