[dsn_klr650] klr 250, where's the power?
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2000 6:18 pm
umm, it's a 250. that's a little engine. my wife's xt225, which is 15 lbs or
so lighter (mfr's claimed weight) will only lift the front wheel under the
most determined rider. i have to be way back on the seat and going up a
steep hill with good traction.
on the other hand, i've heard it's a pretty fun trailbike. wait until your
girlfriend complains about the pickup before you go buying a bike that's
40-50 lbs heavier.
-mark weaver
> -----Original Message----- > From: Mick [mailto:dmcgrath@...] > Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 4:09 PM > To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] KLR 250, where's the power? > > > Hi folks, been reading a lot of the post's, and enjoy all the info. > > I picked up the girlfriend a 2000 KLR 250, and have added a Cobra > ISDE exhaust, a Uni air filter, and replaced main jet to 122.5 from > 118, and pilot jet from 35 to 40. The bike is still a dog! Is > anyone getting any signifigant pull out of this engine, or is it just > so small, and restrictive, that the power band never materializes? > > Granted I am riding a 2000 XR 650L with new exhaust, filter's, and > jets, but it seems to me a 250 should have at least enough spank to > start to lift the front tire with a yank ? We are just getting > through the break in period, so I have not jumped on it until last > night, and even up at 8k, the thing pulls like a minibike? > > I slapped in a 127.5 main jet today, hoping that will help open it > up, anyone try shimming the needle jet? > > I'm starting to think I need to get her a DRZ 400 so she can enjoy > the pick up bikes are made for. > > Thanks, and happy riding. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ------ GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates > of 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Ongoing APR* and no annual fee! > Apply NOW! > http://click.egroups.com/1/7872/6/_/911801/_/965776137/ > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ------|e>- > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >
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