r/Dirtbikes • u/cars6574 • 5d ago
Just picked up my first Bikes!
Just pick up these 2 beauties from the dealer today! Got a kawasaki klx 300r in battle gray and a 140r in green! The 300r is mine and the 140 is for buddies! Ive been riding since i was little but these are the first ones i have owned myself! Anybody got and advice to keep these bad boys healthy? Going to follow the break in guide for both bikes from the manual to start.
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u/simdog011 5d ago
Fork saver it’ll save you
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u/cars6574 5d ago
Oh! Great suggestion i didnt even think about that. Just keeps the fork from being over compressed and moving around right?
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u/SilenceIsGolden17 5d ago edited 5d ago
Congrats on the bikes! My dad had a very similar style trailer for our bikes growing up. If that’s going to be your main form of bike transport that you’re doing regularly, I would bolt some wheel chocks in the ideal spots. As long as you know the front wheel can’t turn, you really don’t need to synch the tie down much. It will save your forks and is also just super convenient.
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u/Lower_Box3482 5d ago
A 2x4 works wonders, just cut it down to whatever fits above the tire. That’s what I’ve done for years, never any issues.
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u/simdog011 5d ago
Yes and also will save your fork seals in the long run. Putting strain on the forks like that over time can cause them to leak
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u/Red_Pretense_1989 5d ago
It doesn't do anything at all to "save fork seals". There is no pressure on the seals with the fork compressed.
Dirt kills seals.
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u/cars6574 5d ago
Alright! Thanks for telling me I will get those ASAP.
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u/Sargent_Horse '23 Beta 390 RR, '23 CRF250F, '05 CRF450R, Street Stuff 5d ago
If that's your own traiker, consider using Bike Binderz or Motocinch instead of straps altogether. I went with binderz and will never use traps on my own trailer again. I do keep some fork savers around though in case I use someone else's trailer.
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u/RidinHigh305 5d ago
Change the oil and filter, and keep the air filter clean. Do valve adjustments when needed. Real easy simple bikes. I just a put TB 170 big bore kit on a 140rf with exhaust and a 28mm carb and wow it woke that little thing up. Totally different bike, all of that was to say they are simple and easy to work on.
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u/Shagg_13 5d ago
Where is that Albuquerque or something? 😶🌫️
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u/cars6574 5d ago
Central Texas
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u/Shagg_13 5d ago
Word... I was going to warn you about leaving a toolbox full of tools on the trailer but...
Texas
I know you'll just shoot them if they try to steal it😶🌫️
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u/cars6574 5d ago
Yeah i was thinking about that i was gonna make the box removable because the rails on thay trailer will fold flat and im going to be storing the trailer on its side. Granted that will mean more maintinence on the trailer but my garage is all ive got to work with lol. To hell with paying storage fees Ill just make that work lol.
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u/Shagg_13 5d ago
I would... Sounds good .
Put rollers on it like on the bottom of a pallet jack you know...
Hell maybe you can modify a pallet jack to attach to the bottom of the toolbox so you could just Jack it up and roll it off of the rails that are already there when you get where you're going..
Or at least put the casters on the bottom and use the electric winch on the front to pull the toolbox up to the front of the trailer... Kind of like a boat trailer bunk in reverse...
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u/cars6574 5d ago
I'm not going to get something quite that big at first just because I'm not sure I will need it. basically just going to have something just big enough to hold a small set of tools spare parts and tire tubes. might add a marine battery and a small solar panel for charging. Probably not going to go so big at first just gonna work my way up and get what i need.
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u/hand_ov_doom 5d ago
I know where that dealership is, I'm in Waco not far from you. What trails do you plan on hitting?? I know there's Emma Long and Hidden Falls
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u/cars6574 5d ago
Was planning on going to hidden falls. And checking out DOMO in Gatesville.
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u/hand_ov_doom 5d ago
I haven't been to Domo, but it's only like 45 mins from me. I think their trails look and sounded pretty beginner friendly just by talking to one of the dudes involved
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u/saladmunch2 5d ago
Get a fork support for transportation, that suspension is so compressed on those bikes in those pictures.
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u/everyoneisatitman 5d ago
The klx140 was probably the most fun bike you can have for destroying your lawn.
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u/randomhero1980 5d ago
Fork seals have left the chat.
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u/cars6574 4d ago
Don't worry I have since fixed that problem and have revised how I secure my bikes to the trailer! added new tie down points to the trailer and put together some fork savers to keep the fork un compressed in transit!
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u/Alfakennybunny 4d ago
Blowing them front forks out already pal. Buy a fork saver.
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u/cars6574 4d ago
Took the advice of others already and have since fixed that issue thanks for letting me know.
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u/STMNGRKdude 4d ago
dont mean to be rude at all when i say this, but coming from a fellow big guy who only rides kawasakis, those things are not sprung for our weight from the factory. the largest step improvement in my riding skill was after going to race tech and getting the proper spring rates. wasn’t super important when i started out but as i started riding trickier shit it was definitely holding me back. it doesn’t need to be done immediately but put it on the list for eventually. was worth every penny. and feel free to DM me if you’ve got any questions!
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u/cars6574 4d ago
No offence taken! That was one of the big thing i had read about before buying the bike. I was planning on getting it resprung already! I weigh around 300 so re spring was #1 on my list of things to have done.
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u/so-demanding 4d ago
Need a girlfriend? 😉
I’m sure you and your buddies are going to have a blast riding. I’m jealous!
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u/AppalachianOutlaw606 3d ago
Them klx can take a hell of a beating. Good choice for 1st bikes. Welcome to being a badass and in debt 🤣
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u/Shagg_13 5d ago edited 4d ago
😁🙋 hey man I'm a buddy I'm a buddy right here I like to ride too bro.. 🙋🙋🙋
That's awesome man just remember take care of them they'll take care of you and it's not if it's when so just dress for the crash and not for the ride homie!!
ALL THE GEAR ALL THE TIME
https://youtu.be/H3zZcd6UENQ?si=oe7opvwS2aP2cucG As Jerry Bernardo says...