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The brakes are fine with me. I upgraded to a braided line on the front because I was bored. It is definitely nicer but not necessary (IMO). Two different bikes you are comparing. I am glad I didn't have to make a choice like that because no matter what you do some day you will second guess. The KLR is a great bike for what you described below. Good luck. Biker Mike -----Original Message----- From: jackkrause@... [mailto:jackkrause@...] Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 3:41 PM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] XR650L VS KLR 650 Hi I am looking at buying a large dual-purpose bike, and have narrowed down the list to the XR650L or the KLR 650. Both bikes seem to have their strong points...the Honda appears to have better suspension and especially better brakes. An edge in the off-road riding... The KLR has the edge in fuel capacity, and leans a bit more to the kind of riding I would do - extended rides, mixture of pavement and gravel country roads, with some off-roading as well. The bit of wind protection and stability that comes with the KLR on the highway is a definate plus. The brake issue is one that concerns me, as it is mentioned quite often by in lists like this. Any help with this? 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

I am looking at buying a large dual-purpose bike, and have narrowed down the list to the XR650L or the KLR 650. Both bikes seem to have their strong points...the Honda appears to have better suspension and especially better brakes. An edge in the off-road riding... The KLR has the edge in fuel capacity, and leans a bit more to the kind of riding I would do - extended rides, mixture of pavement and gravel country roads, with some off-roading as well. The bit of wind protection and stability that comes with the KLR on the highway is a definate plus. The brake issue is one that concerns me, as it is mentioned quite often by in lists like this. Any help with this? ______________ Yes, look at the DR650...add an IMS tank for KLR range of 250 miles...enjoy improved off-road performance and only a slight decrease in road comfort do to the lighter weight and lack of fairing....it has a superb front floating disc... Kurt 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

I looked at most of the other bikes out there before I picked the KLR. The Honda 650L is air cooled and the KLR is watercooled. If you do alot of stop and go driving or are in a really hot area get a watercooled engine. The KLR isn't for motocrossing. It likes the street and simple roads. If you can drive a regular car (as slow as it will go) on the dirt road it's perfect for the KLR. It's also top heavy with that 6 gal tank. The KLR doesn't like steep loose gravel roads with hidden ruts. steep smooth hard pack is OK. I have not noticed a problem with the stock breakes but my bike isn't loaded down with gear. You may also want to look at the Suzuki DR400zs if you don't mind filling up every 100 miles. The dr400z is better in the rough stuff then the KLR and it's water cooled, but costs more then a KLR. Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 19:40:39 -0000 From: jackkrause@...: XR650L VS KLR 650 Hi I am looking at buying a large dual-purpose bike, and have narrowed down the list to the XR650L or the KLR 650. Both bikes seem to have their strong points...the Honda appears to have better suspension and especially better brakes. An edge in the off-road riding... The KLR has the edge in fuel capacity, and leans a bit more to the kind of riding I would do - extended rides, mixture of pavement and gravel country roads, with some off-roading as well. The bit of wind protection and stability that comes with the KLR on the highway is a definate plus. The brake issue is one that concerns me, as it is mentioned quite often by in lists like this. Any help with this? _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com

"If you can drive a regular car (as slow as it will go) on the dirt road it's perfect for the KLR." ---> I think this line implies that the KLR is weaker than it actually is in the off-road world. Sure is does "best" where a car goes super slow (car = super slow, KLR = 30mph+), but it also does just fine where a car could only travel going "end over end". This is my opinion and I'm stickin' to it! Rick in Seattle, A13 -----Original Message----- From: The Squasher [mailto:thesquasher@...] Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 10:30 AM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] RE: XR650L VS KLR 650 I looked at most of the other bikes out there before I picked the KLR. The Honda 650L is air cooled and the KLR is watercooled. If you do alot of stop and go driving or are in a really hot area get a watercooled engine. The KLR isn't for motocrossing. It likes the street and simple roads. It's also top heavy with that 6 gal tank. The KLR doesn't like steep loose gravel roads with hidden ruts. steep smooth hard pack is OK. I have not noticed a problem with the stock breakes but my bike isn't loaded down with gear. You may also want to look at the Suzuki DR400zs if you don't mind filling up every 100 miles. The dr400z is better in the rough stuff then the KLR and it's water cooled, but costs more then a KLR. Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 19:40:39 -0000 From: jackkrause@...: XR650L VS KLR 650 Hi I am looking at buying a large dual-purpose bike, and have narrowed down the list to the XR650L or the KLR 650. Both bikes seem to have their strong points...the Honda appears to have better suspension and especially better brakes. An edge in the off-road riding... The KLR has the edge in fuel capacity, and leans a bit more to the kind of riding I would do - extended rides, mixture of pavement and gravel country roads, with some off-roading as well. The bit of wind protection and stability that comes with the KLR on the highway is a definate plus. The brake issue is one that concerns me, as it is mentioned quite often by in lists like this. Any help with this? _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com 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

[b]Hello Brad,[/b] [b][/b]  [b]I got 'em.  $7.95 for the cheaper model and $11.95 for the ones from Moose.  Give me a call at 435-259-7356[/b] [b][/b]  [b]Fred[/b] [b][/b]  [b][/b] 

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] bradcdavis@... [b]To:[/b] DSN_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, September 22, 2000 11:47 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_klr650] Where Can I Get a Magnetic Oil Plug? Where can I mailorder a magnetic oil pan drain plug for my KLR? Sounds like it would be a good idea to have one. Thanks, Brad A9