: a19 vs other models

[John Lyon]

I would hazard to bet the front forks were raised in the triple clamps. I have noticed about 3" of fork sticking out the top triple clamp on most KLRs on showroom floors. The manual indicates the forks should be flush with the top of the triple clamp. John --- taffrail wrote:

> Just before Christmas I was over to the Kawasaki > dealer we use for our 4 > wheeler. I found a 02 Klr650 and sat on it. I > could plant both heels on > the floor with not a lot of trouble. This past week > I was at a Honda > dealer and sat on an XR650L. Tip toes is all that > would touch. I could > not begin to get my knee over the saddle without > standing on the peg > first. I can mount a GoldWing with the passenger > already aboard so yes, I > do know the tricks. Now I am wondering if the KLR > 650 had been > lowered. Or maybe the suspension was extremely > weak. (No air?) I realize > the XR650L is 2 inches higher but man, that was a > tall 2 inches. > taf > > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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[jlabateklr]

I have a friend shopping for a bike for his wife who is quite short. Using all the tricks available - biggest lowering links, dished out Corbin seat, etc. - what is the lowest seat height one could achieve with the KLR? suspension travel is not an issue and she wighs next to nothing and does not ride aggressively. thanks.

[Jim]

Has any one been able to get a 30 inch seat height, and the bike still be rideable? tks, JimL

[Michael T]

My A16, with most of the stock plastic gone and the gastank now a translucent IMS piece, is now even more bestest due to my trimming of the front fender due to crashes and fork brace impacts. Also, when it is dirty the remaining green (fenders only) looks even more perfect than the upcoming A21. A16 is the bestest! Michael T A16 lasvegasrider -----Original Message----- From: Rick McCauley [mailto:ramachm12@...] Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 12:48 PM To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Re:: A19 vs other models Yep Red is for stop and green is for go go GO!! Rick April Neave & Norm Keller wrote: Rick posted >Common, everyone knows the A17 is the best. Good Grief> Aw, come on, Rick! You know that's just not true. If you were even nearly as humble as we A18 owners, you'd know how difficult it is to even mention that your A17 is not quite up to the mark, old chap! Green! Frogs are green and frogs don't sink in swamps. Now consider red! Stop signs are red and they never go into swamps. There. I've run rings around you logically! Actually it might be a good idea to organize a humility contest so you could see how truly superior we really are in that regards. Off to the cottage for the weekend. KLR isn't allowed as there's just too much snow and ice there. Whine, snivel.... Norm