[dsn_klr650] digest number 151

[Kurt Simpson]

> I am looking to buy a used on/offroad bike. Besides riding on the > street I will also be doing some light trail riding. I have found a > 1986 KLR600 in my area for $1500. It is in excellent shape. Is this a > good bike? How is it's relaibility and performance? Also does $1500 > sound about right? Any other info you can give is greatly > appreciated!! Thanks in advance......Mike

It is a very good bike...we have a few listers who have had both the KLR600 and its sucessor the KLR650 which began the very next year. They find the KLR600 is even more stable in a lot of circumstances. The price is right, rarely will you find a larger dualsport in good shape for less than $1,500. The downside of the KLR600 as opposed to the KLR650 is an enormous difference in aftermarket support (sideracks, fuel tanks, centerstands, jet kits, silencers,...just about anything you can think of). On the other hand you can buy the KLR600 try it and see if you like it. If you wish to move in a slightly different direction you'll be in good shape if you need to sell. Kurt

[Thomas Keener]

> From: Thomas Keener >> From: "Dale Johnson" > >>... Also I am in the San Bernardino Ca. area. Does anyone >>know where I can get a Gripster around here? I called chaparel and >>they don't have them. > >San Diego House of Motorcycles >(800) 286-5871 >www.houseofmotorcycles.com > >Their shop is in San Diego on El Cajon Blvd. They have great prices on >tyres (mail order & in house) and have treated my bikes well. > > From: George Basinet > >Dale, I got a new Gripster from Dennis Kirk http://www.denniskirk.com >Free, fast shipping for orders over $100. About 90 bucks. > >George

I just looked at my invoice from last month. House of Motorcycles charged me $74.80 for an Avon AM24 130/80S17. Does anyone _not_ use tubes with Gripsters? I paid $8.95 for a rear tube. TomK