>From: "Don Bittle"
>To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>,"wiselp"
>Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr
>Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 10:22:25 -0600
>
>If you switch to a 14 tooth countershaft sproket, you'll have lots more
>feeling of power 90% of the time. If you try to run the interstate with
>this, you'll be slightly more limited in your cruising speed, unless you're
> comfortable pushing the engine to a higher rpm. For $20, it's worth a
>try. I've had mine installed for a year since I rarely hit 70mph .
>don
>a17
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: wiselp
> To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:19 AM
> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr
>
>
> I have had my A18 for a couple of months. It is my first bike, so I
> don't have anything to compare it with (outside of a few test rides on
> a BMW F-650) but I love it. I don't find it to be underpowered (I am
> 195 lbs.) at all. Of course, I don't have a need for speed or to show
> off, either. It can got out of the way when I need to and I can
> cruise at 70 mph, although it seems a little happier at 65. I do find
> myself detouring all over the place, up little gravel or dirt roads
> and stuff, so don't get this bike if you don't have a little spare time!
>
> Lauren, Asheville,NC
>
> --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bj" wrote:
> >
> > It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. It is heavy as
> > off road bikes go. It doesnt like sft stuff, sand loose rock and so
> > on. The seating postion doesnt allow the rides full weight on the
> > front in faster turns, so on gravel roads it may wash out on ya. As
> > the power goes, it is not gunna win a hill climb, but i regularly
> > cruise mine at 80-85 on the freeway. I also use it with the search
> > and rescue service i work with. it will go anywhere, just sometimes
> > it takes a bit longer. It is a very reliable machine, can take alot
> > of abuse. and it is a very fun bike all around
> >
> > BJ
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rambus_24" wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been riding
> > most of
> > > my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as an adult.
> > > Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed down my
> > > cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the bike for
> > this
> > > area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know some info
> > > such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure how bad
> > can
> > > it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power 1100 riders
> > > or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the main
> > thing
> > > i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the aka
> > doohikey
> > > thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like that dont
> > bother
> > > me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable of
> > passing
> > > other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people down here
> > lol
> > > thanks alot vic
> > >
> >
>
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