Fixing The Most Annoying Thing About My 2022 KLR 650 | Tusk Extended Shift Lever

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Installing and testing the Tusk Extended shift lever on my Gen3 Kawasaki 2022 KLR 650.
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21 окт 2024

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Комментарии : 79

@guym5672 2 года назад

Hi. I have a size 13 US hoof. I bought a gear longer lever. As mentioned, i was worried about the lever potentially going through the case. Because you cannot just move the lever up a spline as it hits the case, i got a fella to to TIG weld the shift lever pin up 15mm from the original. I found it better than the longer lever and the lever moves in the relief on the crankcase. Thanks for your vids.

@BMRTV Год назад

I just picked up some Forma Enduro boots and this Tusk Shifter is amazing! So much better. Noticed immediately. Thanks for the review.

@SwankyCatProductions Год назад

Oh yeah, makes the bike actually ride able again!

@gregweeks4980 2 года назад

Good evening to the land of the Frozen. I have two gen 1 KLR's. Like you, but a different brand, I used IMS lengthen gear shift lever. I had to also use lowering mounts for my foot pegs, IMS as well. My lowering mounts were also slightly rearset which added more room for my size 12 motorcycle boot. But my IMS foot pegs were also slightly rearset. About a 1in rear set in total between pegs and lowering mounts...perfect. That also freed up space for my long skinny legs. The KLR is now easier to standup on. It is still not a dirt bike, but it is easier to ride off road with. I have one of those Honda XL250r like you had and that is what brought me to watching your Channel. That is a wonderful little bike, white with a red engine...beautiful. thanks for the videos...Texas

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

That sounds like a great setup. Mine works busy I actually had to return a set of really stiff boots a while back since I still didn't have enough room for them lol. That's awesome, I really did like that bike. It was a good looking machine for sure. After I sold it to my buddy who blew it up after a rebuild and he sold it to another guy who's going to replace the motor and get it going again I guess so that was good to hear!

@troyhawley6766 Год назад

Planning on getting the TUSK extended. Got pretty much all the other major upgrades. Just needing storage. What's your suggestion for panniers or top case?

@SwankyCatProductions Год назад

I just got the cheapest Tusk racks and bags and there are some annoying things about them but they seem to be preforming very well. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MkHSBh-GkRM.html

@dboutdoors6180 Год назад

I have a 2023 KLR and bought the Tusk & Emgo shift lever. Both are shorter than my factory lever by a 1/4"!

@buddyringo21 Год назад

Just got my new Tusk shift lever , pegs and tank bag ! All really nice quality and excited to be able to ride wearing my new AlpineStar ADV boots 🤩 thanks again for the fantastic reviews! 😁✌️

@SwankyCatProductions Год назад

Nice! I love my Tusk pegs and waterproof boots!!!

@buddyringo21 Год назад

@@SwankyCatProductions after installing the Tusk shifter and foot pegs I find it's still too tight for comfy shifting up and down with my AlpineStars boots 🥴 I'm afraid to adjust up one spline ( though it will go on and shift up ) the shifter lever just touches the motor as it clicks. Think I may have to buy the lowering peg brackets I seen in your video. Did you have similar issues with your boots?

@the_odinson5855 2 года назад

Appreciate the update on the lever back out/falling off. I'll be buying mine today! Thanks!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

No problem!

@KLRKeith 2 года назад

Love upgrade videos Ben! Yeah I ordered my tusk shifter also it's going on my gen2 glad to see the big improvement!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Thanks Dean! It's a must have!

@IslandADV 2 года назад

I remember I didn't even try to ride my Gen 2 until I put the IMS shift lever on. 12 inch foot and motocross boot was not happening with the stock lever. I like the tusk lever. Really sharp.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Yeah I was pretty cramped with my size 10s. Now that I put wider pegs on I'm actually a bit cramped again but wouldn't even be able to ride without the lever.

@toddbenfield6546 2 года назад

Time for some Oxford heated grips, and bar muffs👍makes Winter riding a lot better✌️

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

The gloves I had on were actually heated and seemed to work pretty well. I used them again yesterday when it was 47 degrees and they burn my hand haha.

@toddbenfield6546 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions good deal👍thought about that route, but like to wear thinner gloves for feel

@kawabungah20 2 года назад

Good info! I bought one of those levers for my new Gen 3 but haven't installed it as yet. So this will help with the confidence level of installing properly. Thank you, Swanky Cat!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

You won't regret it!!! No problem, happy to help!

@jcdragon77 2 года назад

Great Work mate. Love the camera gear too.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Thank you!

@jimriley2812 2 года назад

Kinda cool angle off the left front. Nice. Sitting in Cameron being lazy. Should head on home but then again could’ve already been there. Just dont feel like moving SOOOOOOO thanks for the added entertainment!!! :)

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Haha no problem!

@roadiemort3589 2 года назад

VHB something like plastic to the radius of the case a little proud of the case to support the lever in a fall.

@rameylewis7730 2 года назад

Thanks for another KLR video. On another note; I use a battery maintainer on my 4wheeler and 4 motorcycles I keep in a non heated garage over the winter time. The maintainers keep me from having to take the batteries into the house to keep warm over the winter time and keep them charged. The new KLR has a lithium ion battery which isn't supposed to be charged in cold temperatures. Do you think there would be a problem putting a battery maintainer on the KLR battery over the winter when it would trickle charge and maybe have problems unlike lead acid batteries? I know there isn't a problem using the lithium ion battery in the cold temperatures. But charging one is a different story. The Tesla's have a heating mechanism that warms the lithium ion battery in the cars so there isn't a problem for charging the battery in the cold. Any thoughts on this? I usually see temps below zero for a few weeks and then most of the winter it's anywhere from zero to 20 degrees F. at my house. You look like you have a heated garage and so this shouldn't be an issue for you. Maybe I'm over thinking this

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Hmm yeah I'm not sure on that one either. I actually pull my bikes into the lower level of my house for storage so they are always warm when behind charged. Pulling the batteries would be annoying but I suppose it beats replacing them?

@Ghostrider-71 Месяц назад

2023 KLR 650 Adventure owner here….I just bought the Tusk foot pegs and Shift lever, can’t wait to install them. Question…..how does someone know if the shift lever will be positioned properly? Just eye ball it and call it good or make sure it sits where the factory shift lever sat? Thank you for posting.

@SwankyCatProductions Месяц назад

Nice! I had the same question. It may seem like there are several possible positions, but there are really only two or three options that actually work. You could certainly take a, straight on photo, of the stock lever in order to match up the new one. However, it may not be bad to play around with a few other options since you'll have new pegs and a longer lever. Whatever feels best and works best, is where it should be.

@Ghostrider-71 Месяц назад

@@SwankyCatProductions sound s good, I will have to play around with it and see which works best.

@black_widow_overland 2 года назад

I like it 👌🏼. May have to get one for my 2nd gen.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

I wouldn't ride without it!

@bluezhawg2104 2 года назад

I solved my boot clearance issue on my Gen 3 by fitting moose racing stainless steel off road pegs. One purchase solved two issues.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Those are the ones with the offset to the rear?

@bluezhawg2104 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions yes

@1219magnum Год назад

Bought a Happy Trails lever for my '22 Adventure. Is longer that stock and much ezier shifting. I understand the KLR650S comes with a longer factory shift lever. Thanx for the great vid!

@jwortner Год назад

I have a 2023 KLR 650S and I can not get my boot under the shifter. I raised it 1 spline yesterday morning and was back to the house in 2 minutes when I realized I couldn't upshift now because it hits the case. So totally stuck with this position. So if this is longer on the 650S, it surprises me.

@1219magnum Год назад

@Jeffrey Wortner there's the whasamatta. I ride with tenny chews.

@xpllmmff 2 года назад

I am more interested in your 360 degree camera. Seems a suitable device as a dashcam as it can record both front and rear road

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

It's certainly a neat piece of technology!

@Surly1966 2 года назад

Nice - I see a purchase in my future( after I do all the fix’s/changes I have in the works) I’ve been looking for a shifter that you can shift up with your heal and down with your toe to no avail yet. This might be what I go with unless I make one of my own. It is a swanky part!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

I've only seen one of those once and that was on a Chinese ATV. I suppose that would be kind of nice if you have big boots on!

@davidseymore4261 2 года назад

So, I heard about this issue while I was researching which adventure bike I wanted to buy. I love my 2022 KLR. But I put on my new riding boots and got 3 miles from home and realized its a no go. Its dangerous cause I can't get my toe under the shift lever. Im gonna be buying an extended one this week

@chrismcgarity5868 2 года назад

Thanks for the review on that lever. I asked for one for Christmas😁 Hope Santa brings it.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Haha that'll be a very useful gift!

@TwistedTriggerEnduro 2 года назад

Tusk stuff is awesome! I have some components on my bike too! 🔥💪

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Agreed! What do you have?

@TwistedTriggerEnduro 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions I ride a 2019 KTM XCF350, mostly in single track. It's a little too much bike but I'm starting to learn it lol

@DanteFox 2 года назад

I had that same shift lever on my gen2 Loved it.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Single biggest improvement I've made so far!

@PLEASEMAKEANOTEOFIT 2 года назад

Looking forward to what front spring and rear shock mods you find workable and affordable. Also in real practice do they support a range of weights and or two up riding, once upgraded? Love that woodsy riding...

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

I've got some ideas! I'll keep you guys up to date.

@dboutdoors6180 Год назад

Any updates? @@SwankyCatProductions

@billcotton1551 2 года назад

Tusk makes a good product. Had one on my Gen 2

@robertozambranom 2 года назад

Is it normal to feel the heat of the motorcycle engine on your legs?

@jpauldion 2 года назад

Really like this upgrade over the stock shift lever. Tusk also makes a nice set of foot pegs for the 22 KLR for $65....Part# 1576720001 | Mfg Part# 127-595-0010