Wilsons Sandbox

jackball@... wrote:

> 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?

I don't know about that particular bike but my 600 has done a good job since 1986.

> How is it's relaibility and performance?

Reliability should be eqivalent to the more common KLR650. Performance should be the same or better. The 600 (actually 564cc) is only about three horsepower behind the 650. The 600 is lighter so you may find the outright performance to be quite similar although you may need to row the gearlever a bit more.

> Also does $1500 sound about right?

Don't know.

> Any other info you can give is greatly > appreciated!! Thanks in advance......Mike

You may find the small tank on the 600 limiting you depending on how far away your light trails are. OTOH, the lighter weight of the 600 could be easier to handle on the trails. If you are in a particularly hot climate, the twin radiators on the 600 do a fine job, although you also get twice the chance of radiator damage on the trails. As Kurt mentions, aftermarket accessories are almost nonexistant. Mister_T