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[dsn_klr650] inches away.
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2000 9:01 pm
by Jim & Shannon Morehead
Hi ChaoSun,
You'll have a tough time doing better than the KLR IMHO!
It has plenty of "zip" in stock form. It can also be dramatically improved
with a few aftermarket tweaks if you are so inclined. As for bursts of
speed, mine will do about 108mph with stock gearing. It does a great job in
the corners even with the stock tires.
Good luck with your purchase.
Jim
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Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 7:45 PM
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Inches Away.
> Hi. I'm just inches away from plunkin' some dolleros down for a dual
> sport, and the KLR is in the lead as a candidate. But I just gotta
> know one thing, before I do.
>
> I'm gonna be lookin' for some zip in my bike, for those occassional
> moments when I'll feel the need for a brief moment of speed.
>
> Of all the 600cc-range bikes, how quick is the KLR compared to the
> other dual sports on the street? I plan to do 80% street and 20%
> desert.
>
> Thanx in advance for your help.
>
> ChaoSun
>
>
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[dsn_klr650] inches away.
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2000 10:05 pm
by Denzfeat@aol.com
itiswhatitis@... writes:
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[dsn_klr650] inches away.
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2000 6:48 am
by Scherer, Michael
Value. Bang for buck, Can't beat it. It is what it is!
Biker Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: itiswhatitis@... [mailto:itiswhatitis@...]
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 8:45 PM
To:
DSN_klr650@egroups.com
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Inches Away.
Hi. I'm just inches away from plunkin' some dolleros down for a dual
sport, and the KLR is in the lead as a candidate. But I just gotta
know one thing, before I do.
I'm gonna be lookin' for some zip in my bike, for those occassional
moments when I'll feel the need for a brief moment of speed.
Of all the 600cc-range bikes, how quick is the KLR compared to the
other dual sports on the street? I plan to do 80% street and 20%
desert.
Thanx in advance for your help.
ChaoSun
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[dsn_klr650] inches away.
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2000 10:26 am
by k650dsn@aol.com
In a message dated Fri, 21 Jul 2000 11:17:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Steve Anderson" writes:
>>
Steve is right. The KLR is downright doggy in stock trim and a little better once jetted and piped. If you want a fast dual sport, look to the Yamaha powered MuZ, or the Suzuki DR650 or even the KTM 640 LC4. If you want a fast and really fun bike with some easy dirt road ability, look at the KTM Duke.
Gino
[dsn_klr650] inches away.
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2000 10:31 am
by Jim Cunningham
Anyone who thinks the KLR is "doggy" is a power junky! If you want a bike
that can carry you, a passenger and luggage on tour, then turn around a
tackle the toughest fire road, the turn around a be a civil gas stingy
commuter bike, the KLR has NO EQUAL. If you want a screaming dirt bike you
are comparing apples and oranges. Hope you don't consider that "flaying"
-----Original Message-----
From: k650dsn@... [mailto:k650dsn@...]
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 9:26 AM
To:
DSN_klr650@egroups.com
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: Inches Away.
In a message dated Fri, 21 Jul 2000 11:17:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
"Steve Anderson" writes:
>>
Steve is right. The KLR is downright doggy in stock trim and a little
better once jetted and piped. If you want a fast dual sport, look to the
Yamaha powered MuZ, or the Suzuki DR650 or even the KTM 640 LC4. If you
want a fast and really fun bike with some easy dirt road ability, look at
the KTM Duke.
Gino
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[dsn_klr650] inches away.
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2000 5:11 pm
by Dennis Angus
Dam it Steve, you ruined everything. I thought my KLR was the fastest, dirt
worthiest, toughest, best looking, bike around. Now what am I going to do. I
guess suicides the only option. Please unsubscribe me from the list.
DAngus
A-11 Disillusioned
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Anderson [mailto:standerson@...]
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 9:15 AM
To:
DSN_klr650@egroups.com
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Inches Away.
As much as I think the KLR is a great bike, I have owned a honda,
yamaha's, and got a fair bit of saddle time in the suzuki dual sports
(enduros).
List -- Please don't flay me but.. in stock configuration, the klr
probably has the least pep of the bunch. It seems to have less
power, and it is certainly much heavier. Of the couple of dozen
bikes I've had, it probably has some of the least pep of them to be
honest.
I still really like the bike, but if having a really quick bike was
at the very top of the list, it's not the right bike. If having a
comfortable mid-size bike that doesn't really do anything all that
well (including being very quick), but just does everything, and
keeps the fun meter pegged, it's right there.
These are MY OPINIONS.... Go ahead and express your own, I'm
interested; please don't trash mine if I insulted your (our) beasts.
I just don't think of "zip" when I think of the klr.
Steve (very happy with my klr) Anderson
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DSN_klr650@egroups.com, itiswhatitis@l... wrote:
> Hi. I'm just inches away from plunkin' some dolleros down for a
dual
> sport, and the KLR is in the lead as a candidate. But I just gotta
> know one thing, before I do.
>
> I'm gonna be lookin' for some zip in my bike, for those occassional
> moments when I'll feel the need for a brief moment of speed.
>
> Of all the 600cc-range bikes, how quick is the KLR compared to the
> other dual sports on the street? I plan to do 80% street and 20%
> desert.
>
> Thanx in advance for your help.
>
> ChaoSun
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[dsn_klr650] inches away.
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2000 5:28 pm
by Dennis Angus
Attachments :Ah, never mind the last post. I found a scooter I can out run and definitely
feel okay again. Here's a pic. Look for the link to the 6 lb. scooter.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Angus [mailto:
dangus@rmi.net]
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 4:10 PM
To: Steve Anderson;
DSN_klr650@egroups.com
Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Re: Inches Away.
Dam it Steve, you ruined everything. I thought my KLR was the fastest, dirt
worthiest, toughest, best looking, bike around. Now what am I going to do. I
guess suicides the only option. Please unsubscribe me from the list.
DAngus
A-11 Disillusioned
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Anderson [mailto:
standerson@home.com]
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 9:15 AM
To:
DSN_klr650@egroups.com
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Inches Away.
As much as I think the KLR is a great bike, I have owned a honda,
yamaha's, and got a fair bit of saddle time in the suzuki dual sports
(enduros).
List -- Please don't flay me but.. in stock configuration, the klr
probably has the least pep of the bunch. It seems to have less
power, and it is certainly much heavier. Of the couple of dozen
bikes I've had, it probably has some of the least pep of them to be
honest.
I still really like the bike, but if having a really quick bike was
at the very top of the list, it's not the right bike. If having a
comfortable mid-size bike that doesn't really do anything all that
well (including being very quick), but just does everything, and
keeps the fun meter pegged, it's right there.
These are MY OPINIONS.... Go ahead and express your own, I'm
interested; please don't trash mine if I insulted your (our) beasts.
I just don't think of "zip" when I think of the klr.
Steve (very happy with my klr) Anderson
[dsn_klr650] choke stuck, rider covered with cable lube
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2000 12:07 am
by Roundr1@aol.com
>I have a stuck enrichener apparently, can't get any movement out of the
>cable...have no manual....does anyone have a description of what's in there,
Here's a shortcut to the page on
www.dualsport.org
with pictures and description of the enricher system;
http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/cvcarb/page1.html
John T Oldepus - deep in the archives