Lesson learned the expensive way

[cheeserings]

So I just spent my entire afternoon trying to fit a cheap Amazon clutch arm kit on my '18 KLR. It looks good out of the box! but man, the fit was totally off! I should have expected it right? now I have to buy another one that fits and it's pricey! anyone else tried those kits online with similar headaches? let me know i'm not the only one

 

[Barney Stinson]

So I just spent my entire afternoon trying to fit a cheap Amazon clutch arm kit on my '18 KLR. It looks good out of the box! but man, the fit was totally off! I should have expected it right? now I have to buy another one that fits and it's pricey! anyone else tried those kits online with similar headaches? let me know i'm not the only one

The cheap Amazon clutch kits are quite a gamble. I had that really bad experience before and now you gotta pay the price for 2. It's so annoying. Get from Amazon, but do read reviews. Sometimes there are fake reviews you need to be wary of.

 

[|roguecomponent|]

Unfortunately, it's a common pitfall. Sometimes, you truly do get what you pay for in the end, esp with important components like a clutch arm.

 

[Tenzing Norgay]

What a waste of money, right? Sometimes it feels like a gamble when you get things online. heard that some can post fake reviews too so you gotta be really vigilant.

 

[KarlOnKLR]

So I just spent my entire afternoon trying to fit a cheap Amazon clutch arm kit on my '18 KLR. It looks good out of the box! but man, the fit was totally off! I should have expected it right? now I have to buy another one that fits and it's pricey! anyone else tried those kits online with similar headaches? let me know i'm not the only one

I hear you, it's frustrating when you try to save a buck and end up spending more time and money in the long run!
If you're still looking for a replacement, I'd strongly suggest checking out reputable powersports retailers.
Places like Rocky Mountain ATV/MC or ProCycle.us are known for carrying quality OEM or well-regarded aftermarket parts for KLRs.
You're much less likely to have fitment issues with them.
It's often worth paying a bit more for something that's guaranteed to work right the first time!