u/csnoob9

Outback Mototek Crash Bars appear to be very solid and robust but also minimalist at the same time in my opinion.

When installing the Amazon USB port, the plastic bar clamp immediately broke when tightening it (very cheap plastic)... so I had to come up with an ugly solution of zip ties to one of the mirrors. I wired it directly to the battery since the USB port has an on/off switch so I don't have to worry about it draining the battery overnight. Seems solid and fast charges my phone. We will see how long it lasts haha.

2026 KLE500 SE

They look clean and fit very well. I'm very happy with it! SHAD SH39 top case (fits my 2XL SHOEI Helmet) and SHAD SH23 side cases.

First time going off paved road with the KLE500 or in general. Handled perfectly. A lot more fun than I thought it was going to be!

Just traded in my KLR650 for this baby! The break in period seems undoable as I ride to work on a highway, but im trying to baby it and keep the rpms fluctuating. Let me know if anyone has any tips or must do upgrades!

Took my 2025 KLR650 from 30 minutes outside of Salem Oregon to Banff Canada and back. Left Sunday and made it back on Saturday. Did about 300+ miles a day. Avoided Freeways, just taking highways through central and eastern Oregon. Then went up through Idaho into Canada. 2,121 miles round trip.

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Day 1: Saw Smith Rock and the painted hills. Stayed in La Grande Oregon.

Day 2: Made our way to Sandpoint Idaho for the night.

Day 3: Made it to Radium Springs Canada in British Columbia and took it easy as we saw thunderstorms in the distant as we reached our hotel.

Day 4: Made a day trip to Glacier National Park. Saw Lake Louise, and then went to Banff National Park in Alberta. Rode the Gondola up a mountain and saw breath taking views. Also saw the Continental Divide.

Day 5: Went back done into Idaho and made our way to Colfax Washington for the night.

Day 6: Went through Pendleton Oregon and down to John Day Oregon for the night.

Day 7: Finally made it home after eating at Sno-cap in Sister's Oregon.

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The KLR handled it like a champ! Only issues I ran into was a screw went missing holding down one of my side cases and a nylon lock nut went missing holding down my top case, but i was able to go to a hardware store and buy replacement parts with a bunch of lock-tite and then was good to go. No oil burning suprisingly. Definitely a trip to remember! Had a blast the entire time!