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gloud 05-07-2012 09:39 AM

I raced 3 wheelers. Did real well too. (MX and TT) 82 ATC250r Then I got reassigned to Germany and started racing a Maico 490 now that bike tried to kill ya. (mostly just when you tried to kick start it. LOL )

Back on topic what year KLR? Okay so really back on- For the paint on the fender you using one of the plastic paints? (fusion etc) The Krylon stuff held up well on my DT.

Weldangrind 05-07-2012 02:19 PM

That was my plan, but then I held the orange supermoto fender up to the TS185 (which is orange), and I love it. I might buy another supermoto fender (undrilled this time) and just go with that.

SpudRider 05-07-2012 03:15 PM

The orange, Polisport Universal Supermoto Fender is really very nice. ;) I bought two more, undrilled fenders for my Zong, since they were on sale for $5.99. :D

Spud :)

Weldangrind 06-11-2014 12:17 PM

To revive a very old thread, I sold the TS185 on the weekend. A nice young man bought it as his first street bike, and he just completed a MSF course. He had a scooter previously, so he has some road experience already.

He is quite happy with the bike so far, and I'm pleased that it went to a good home. :D

SpudRider 06-13-2014 04:16 AM

Thanks for the nice update, Weld. :)

Weldangrind 06-13-2014 10:34 AM

You're welcome. I did quite a bit of work to the TS in preparation for the new owner, because he has no motorcycle maintenance and repair experience.

I discovered that the airbox was actually for a TS125, which explains why it was such a poor fit. I bought a TS185 airbox on eBay, and a new air boot from Bike Bandit. I also swapped out the forks for a pair I scored on eBay, since mine were a little bent and the finish was wasted.

He intends to slowly work on the bike and repair the seat and tank. I'll follow his progress and take pics when I have the opportunity.

FastDoc 06-13-2014 01:22 PM

Great outcome!


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