I want a srambler similiar to W650, Bonnivale, or Desert sled but i am on a beer budget :biggrin:
In fact......i am on a 2007 KLR budget as that is what i have available to convert into a scrambler.
Before i get carried away and start the project, the question is whether it makes economic sense. In other words, can i build a KLR scrambler for substantially less than buying a factory built scrambler? My KLR is worth about R20k after i finish the engine rebuild (piston and head) whilst the cheapest factory scramblers i have seen for sale start at more than double that, so i have at least a R20k head start it seems.
The idea is not to try and match the quality components and performance of the Triumphs and Ducati's, but to just build a KLR scrambler, if you get my drift.
Below pics, shamelessly ripped from a for sale thread here on the forum, sort of illustrates what i am after. A lot of fabrication will be required to the subframe of the KLR, the addition of side mounted shocks, etc to get that proper scrambler look.
Am i nuts?
In fact......i am on a 2007 KLR budget as that is what i have available to convert into a scrambler.
Before i get carried away and start the project, the question is whether it makes economic sense. In other words, can i build a KLR scrambler for substantially less than buying a factory built scrambler? My KLR is worth about R20k after i finish the engine rebuild (piston and head) whilst the cheapest factory scramblers i have seen for sale start at more than double that, so i have at least a R20k head start it seems.
The idea is not to try and match the quality components and performance of the Triumphs and Ducati's, but to just build a KLR scrambler, if you get my drift.
Below pics, shamelessly ripped from a for sale thread here on the forum, sort of illustrates what i am after. A lot of fabrication will be required to the subframe of the KLR, the addition of side mounted shocks, etc to get that proper scrambler look.
Am i nuts?