help me decide on an 02 r1150rt

[usa1911a1]

The god bike mentioned below is on the same level as the Greek gods. I checked with God, he was not offended. Capt. Bob in Durham, CT. USA

----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Knowles" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr > On Dec 7, 2006, at 12:34 AM, bj wrote: > > > It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. > > I don't know if I would raise it to a deity level, even if we do have a > reverend on the list who seems to hold it in pretty high favor. > > Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - > http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles > '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA) > '01 KLR650 (A15) - for exploring the North Coast backroads > '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt > '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >

[BJ]

HAHAHAHA funny, my keyboard is dyin, actually the O key. meant to say good not god bj

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "usa1911a1" wrote: > > The god bike mentioned below is on the same level as the Greek gods. I > checked with God, he was not offended. > > Capt. Bob in Durham, CT. USA > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Matt Knowles" > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 1:08 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr > > > > On Dec 7, 2006, at 12:34 AM, bj wrote: > > > > > It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. > > > > I don't know if I would raise it to a deity level, even if we do have a > > reverend on the list who seems to hold it in pretty high favor. > > > > Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - > > http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles > > '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA) > > '01 KLR650 (A15) - for exploring the North Coast backroads > > '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt > > '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned > > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > >

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Matt Knowles wrote:

> > On Dec 7, 2006, at 12:34 AM, bj wrote: > > > It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. > > I don't know if I would raise it to a deity level, even if we do

have a

> reverend on the list who seems to hold it in pretty high favor. > > Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA -

Actually Matt, there are three of us revs on the list. One who kibitiz's a lot and two others in the amen section (lurkers). As far as the deity level, I (still) think Jesus would ride a KLR. Kind of the modern day pack mule, although there is no conclusive evidence that Jesus actually rode anything.... As far as the the bike not having enough HP, any bike will carry you to an accident site, if it is ridden beyond the riders ability. As for me and my 911 friends, 36ish HP is enough. If one has money for only one bike, this seems to be the one. and If you have money for two bikes, you would buy a second KLR650 (that is my plan). revmaaatin. who is 911 Careflight, Aberdeen, SD until 7am then I go home and hug the kids!

[Mike Brodhead]

On Dec 6, 2006, at 11:17 PM, rambus_24 wrote:

> 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.

34hp is about a quarter of what I was used to, but it seems fine. On a KLR, you won't be quicker than all the cars, but you'll be quicker than most of them. The only time I really feel a deficiency is at highway speed. On a KLR, I can't just flick my wrist and make another vehicle disappear; it takes a bit more time and thought to get away. OTOH, the low end torque is really nice. --mkb [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mike Peplinski]

As you will learn, they have not found this site. KLRista are a loyal group who know how good they have it. It amazes me how many have gone through several bikes from screaming sport bikes to cruisers and the KLR becomes their last choice. I was fortunate. I got here quickly.

>From: thomas breedlove >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr >Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 13:56:39 -0800 (PST) > >The KLR is indeed like having a jeep. Like a jeep, it keeps a decent resale >value and the thing will go anywhere. I'm new to this site and my 2000 KLR. >It's a fun and quick way to get around town or run two lanes and back >roads. I'm an old dirt rider. I stopped riding a 2003 KDX last year, so I'm >familiar with good suspension and nimble off road handling. In my opinion, >the KLR is just fine for non-technical single track. I would never trail >ride it in soft conditions. > > I have two fully faired bikes for the freeway. I would suggest getting a >well kept KLR and owning something to satisfy the need for speed. If you >take your time, you can find one at a very reasonable price. A lot of >owners have no clue as to how good these bikes are. > > Good Luck and Cheer's. > Tom > Central IL. > > >--------------------------------- >Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

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[Mike Peplinski]

Actually Rev, I heard Jesus has return and he is riding a Harley. Thats why he hasn't arrived yet; still waiting for parts.

>From: "revmaaatin" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr >Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:19:39 -0000 > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Matt Knowles wrote: > > > > On Dec 7, 2006, at 12:34 AM, bj wrote: > > > > > It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. > > > > I don't know if I would raise it to a deity level, even if we do >have a > > reverend on the list who seems to hold it in pretty high favor. > > > > Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - > >Actually Matt, there are three of us revs on the list. One who >kibitiz's a lot and two others in the amen section (lurkers). > >As far as the deity level, I (still) think Jesus would ride a KLR. >Kind of the modern day pack mule, although there is no conclusive >evidence that Jesus actually rode anything.... > >As far as the the bike not having enough HP, any bike will carry you >to an accident site, if it is ridden beyond the riders ability. As >for me and my 911 friends, 36ish HP is enough. > >If one has money for only one bike, this seems to be the one. and >If you have money for two bikes, you would buy a second KLR650 (that >is my plan). > >revmaaatin. >who is 911 Careflight, Aberdeen, SD until 7am then I go home and hug >the kids! > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

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[dooden]

My turn, I see a bunch of other replies posted... I grew up riding a 80cc 2 stroke and a 90cc Honda with a 4 speed (hi/lo) auto.. then to a Honda XL125 (drum braked) When it comes to sand.. I find I can ride in the sugar sand up here in Michigan (much like the Florida sand, lived there also) with the torque the 650 makes I can pretty much surf through the sand as I want, stopping might not result in a quick take off, but I can start and keep going. I have passed on our massive 2 lane highway system (thats one lane going one direction and the other going the opposite direction much like A1A down there) riding 2-up and with a simple downshift and twist of the wrist, is it a rocket.... no, but it will get up and go when needed. Many say the brakes are weak, and the front is a bit on the weak side, but I find them acceptable since stoppie equipped front brakes are kinda useless when in the woods to me. The Doohickey (balancer) is about a $50 upgrade if you already have the tools, consider this a piece of mind upgrade, many have had no problems, mine came out intake, but the spring was doing nothing, so adjustment did nothing for me, many have been broke and pieces not found, reading and rereading directions and just going slow it took me maybe 2 hours total to do. Do yourself a favor and get some ProGrip 714's or 737's and cut the OEM grips off the KLR and throw them away, the throttle side will peel off easy, the clutch side... have fun I used a razor blade and brillo pad to remove what was left. Some hair spray, pair of 737's, used safety wire on the clutch side in the supplied grooves and my hands said thank you. Also if you get one, plan on greasing the swingarm pivots and bolts soon as possible, factory bearly applies any, if it corrodes it makes the removal of the said pin nearly impossible later on. Mc/ATV lift from Pep Boys/Sams Club/Sears etc etc on sale $50~ $70ish or so is worth every penny, use tie down straps (trust me) Now go buy a KLR and have fun. Dooden A15 Green Ape (hibernating for the winter)

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rambus_24" wrote: > > Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr. Get one, you will love it... i need some power to pass these's old people down here lol It has plenty of power for that... > thanks alot vic

[Andy Kirby]

[E.L. Green]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Don S wrote:

> That sounds like a lot of oil being consumed. I continuously run > at 65 mph and my '06 doesn't use any oil at all. I go oil change to

With stock gearing, 65mph isn't going to cause a KLR to lose much oil. I took a 2,000 mile trip where significant portions were at 75-80mph with a 14 tooth front sprocket, and used about 2/3rds of a quart over the course of the trip. This is typical, my oil consumption has been like that for the past 15,000 miles when doing high-speed touring (my KLR currently has 35,000 miles). But note only half of that trip was high speed. If his whole trip was high speed, he could very well use a quart and a half. This is just a function of the crappy KLR oil ring design (fixed in the 2007, they tell me), and isn't fixable short of installing a new piston with a better oil ring. _E

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Dec 8, 2006, at 8:16 AM, E.L. Green wrote:

> This is just a > function of the crappy KLR oil ring design (fixed in the 2007, they > tell me), and isn't fixable short of installing a new piston with a > better oil ring.

I've had a different experience. My bike, when it was new to me (bought it used), used oil at higher RPMs just like a lot of other folks have experienced. However, I used some CycleRx in the oil to clean the ring pack and now my bike doesn't use any oil, even after all-day trips at 5,500-6,000 RPM. http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/2005/11/autorx_rocks.html There are lots of things that can cause oil consumption, but I suspect that the KLR's ring pack is prone to getting a bit gunked up. In a piston as large as ours, at high RPMs, it's not surprising that oil can get past if the ring pack isn't clean and functioning correctly. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]