lol... yeah, but I don't need to buy a big bore kit to out ride my suspension in 2nd or 3rd gear with stock gearing. although, never needing another front tire

Just install the 685 or 705 piston kit and all those problems go away. I ride the practice motocross track at Prairie City and only use 2nd and 3rd gear with

I never understood why the KLR gearbox is so narrow, compared to other dual sport bikes. it seems like it would have been a simple thing to do and would make

OK, I did it. I switched to a 13 tooth front sprocket. No change to the back sprocket. No change needed to the chain. I honestly can't tell the difference