I just finished installing my KLR Dash on my '09 KLR650, and I thought I'd post up a quick write-up and some pics for any other KLR riders out there that might be interested. The kit consists of two side brackets that raise up the windscreen, and a dash panel. You can use the stock windscreen or an aftermarket screen. I opted to go with the Zero Gravity double bubble screen for some additional height and well, because I like the way it looks.
The install is very straightforward. The brackets and dash come primered, so I started by wiping them down with some paint thinner and spraying them with three coats of Rustoleum semi-gloss black. Once they'd dried for 24 hours, it was time to install them. I began by removing the stock windscreen. The only non-reversible aspect to this install (and it's optional) is to trim the very top corners of the front fairing at the top of the extension brackets. A Dremel with a cut-off wheel made quick work of this. I then installed the brackets with the supplied bolts and nylock nuts, and then installed the new windscreen.
The dash install is also very straightforward. You remove two bolts in the stock dash fascia, and attach the dash with the two supplied longer bolts and spacers. My only complaint about the kit is that the fastener hardware looks sorta "budget" (yes, I know it's a KLR) and, more annoyingly, is all imperial. I'll probably head over to Olander at some point and pick up some nice stainless metric fasteners to clean it up a little. Before installing the dash I laid out the locations of the Ram Mounts for my iPhone and Garmin 60CSx, and driled two holes for each and bolted the mounts onto the dash. Then the dash went on and it was good to go! All in all, a two beer project. Haven't had a chance to ride it yet, so I can't give my impression of the wind protection with the new setup, but it does have a newfound KTM'ish rake to it.
There's plenty of room behind the dash, so I'll be installing an auxiliary fuse panel back there to power the iPhone and Garmin, and there's also plenty of dash space for the upcoming heat-troller control for the heated grips (when I get around to that).
Here are some before and after shots from different angles.
Cut here:
More finished shots:
Hope you enjoyed.
-John
The install is very straightforward. The brackets and dash come primered, so I started by wiping them down with some paint thinner and spraying them with three coats of Rustoleum semi-gloss black. Once they'd dried for 24 hours, it was time to install them. I began by removing the stock windscreen. The only non-reversible aspect to this install (and it's optional) is to trim the very top corners of the front fairing at the top of the extension brackets. A Dremel with a cut-off wheel made quick work of this. I then installed the brackets with the supplied bolts and nylock nuts, and then installed the new windscreen.
The dash install is also very straightforward. You remove two bolts in the stock dash fascia, and attach the dash with the two supplied longer bolts and spacers. My only complaint about the kit is that the fastener hardware looks sorta "budget" (yes, I know it's a KLR) and, more annoyingly, is all imperial. I'll probably head over to Olander at some point and pick up some nice stainless metric fasteners to clean it up a little. Before installing the dash I laid out the locations of the Ram Mounts for my iPhone and Garmin 60CSx, and driled two holes for each and bolted the mounts onto the dash. Then the dash went on and it was good to go! All in all, a two beer project. Haven't had a chance to ride it yet, so I can't give my impression of the wind protection with the new setup, but it does have a newfound KTM'ish rake to it.
There's plenty of room behind the dash, so I'll be installing an auxiliary fuse panel back there to power the iPhone and Garmin, and there's also plenty of dash space for the upcoming heat-troller control for the heated grips (when I get around to that).
Here are some before and after shots from different angles.
Cut here:
More finished shots:
Hope you enjoyed.
-John
