2008 Kawasaki KLR456 Diesel Motorcycle Project

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by SamM

The project has not been dropped but it's on hold until my builder finishes my other project.

SamM

I'm glad to hear you still intend to complete this project, Sam. Please do keep us updated!

Spud

[Weldangrind]

Hey Sam! Good to hear from you.

Son of Weldangrind and I recently picked up an old KLR250 with a blown motor, so we're now faced with either a rebuilld / replacement engine or a diesel transformation.

We're in no hurry, so we'll hope for further updates from you.

[FastDoc]

Great find on the KLR Weld. We eagerly await its repair.

I wonder if a KLX300 engine would fit...

[SamM]

It's good to talk with you guys. I've been busy with some other projects, of the gun sort. Just bought a Bushmaster ACR that I have transformed into something VERY cool. Of course, I lightened it down to 7lbs and I'm now doing caliber conversions for it. I plan to shoot 5.56X45, 5.45X39, 6.8SPC and 7.62X39 out of it shortly. We may do .300BLK, 7.62X40WT and 6.5 Grendel conversions too! I also like the 6X45 and would love to have one of those for it.

Today, I looked at a 2000 Husqvarna TE610. It's at a shop and the owner is asking just a bit too much for it. I'm going to make them an offer on Monday. They know I'm serious about it. So, maybe I'll have another project bike. My plan is to just clean it up and ride it! Yeah right!

Still waiting on the KLRE650 to be finished!

Later,

Sam

[SamM]

Here you go! It's basically a Magpul Masada. It has Magpul logos all over it. Once Remington releases their civilian version, I'll buy one to get the Remington upper with the Remington roll mark.

SamM

With ELCAN Specter DR sight


The 6.5lb version with a .223 Wylde barrel

[SpudRider]

Ahhhhhh! Guns and motorcycles! Thanks for posting the update, Sam!

Spud

[FastDoc]

Love the guns. :P

Masada is one of the most important places in the military world of history. Is it an Israeli unit?

I've built a few AR's but nothing fancy. :wink:

[FastDoc]

Oh yeah, and those Husky's rock. My neighbor has one. Beat to heck but rides great. Pretty light out of the box too, BTW. :wink:

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Pretty light out of the box too, BTW. :wink:

Not likely by Sam's standards.

[FastDoc]

Sam needs a trails bike with a diesel engine. :wink:

[Weldangrind]

I'm thinking mountain bike with a diesel.

[SamM]

I'm thinking mountain bike with a diesel.

Now you're talkin'! :wink: I don't think it would be fast enough though.

The sight on the ACR is the coolest thing ever. It's made by Ernst Leitz and Raytheon. Yeah, the Patriot Missile guys. It's not a variable but goes from 1X to 4X with the flip of a switch. Very nice. The sight also has a BDC built into the reticle. Anyway, it great fun and I really like it.

My plan is to slim down my collection to just a few high-tech weapons that shoot multiple calibers. My next rifle is a DTA SRS.

SamM

[SpudRider]

If you have time to start a rifle thread in our Miscellaneous Forum, I'm sure many of us would enjoy seeing your firearms, Sam.

Spud

[SamM]

Sounds good! Probably won't get to it until later tonight or tomorrow. I was working on V-Day, so I have to make up some time with my wife! :wink:

SamM

[SamM]

Hey everyone!

Just want to report that all of my other bike projects are over and done with. The KLRE650 is not going to be finished. Too any issues to overcome. That's why I farmed it out in the first place.

My KLX250SF is up for sale! It is listed here in the For Sale Section.

The KLR456 Diesel is back on. I plan to purchase a Harley-Davidson Ultima 5-speed transmission and install it behind the diesel engine. The frame will need to be stretched several inches to fit the tranny but that should not be a big deal. I have a plan for that. The frame will be cut in two and a second frame and heavy-duty tubing will be use to graft them together and make a longer frame. The first frame has already been cut. A new build table is going together and everything will go together on the table. I think the Diesel KLR is the better project anyway.

The Diesel KLR will require a new header but an FMF muffler for a KX450F should work well, as it is sized perfectly for the engine. My next move is to buy the Ultima transmission. using a CVT transmission presented too many problems. The biggest being a limited topspeed.

This is now the only project that I have.

Stay tuned!