question for fred hink, or anyone about klr 250 rear frame
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2000 1:01 pm
Hi guys, Fred I thought you might have knowledge of this.
This weekend my S.O was trying out some little jumps on her 2000 KLR
250, and she got off track after hitting a jump, and launched it
straight up in the air off of a 4' stump! Scared the crap out of me!
but luckily she only sustained a cut over her eye, and shiner, along
with the overall soreness from a crash.
The KLR however did not fair as well. I swear this bike was 7 to 10
feet in the air pointing skyward before it came down, making impact
first on the rear of the seat, then the handlebars. The bars snapped,
which is no big deal BUT, the rear frame is WHACKED out to the right
with a twist. After taking the seat off I can see the rear triangle
frame, which bolts to the main frame is totally bent.
Questions, can these be straightened, and if not what do they run to
replace them. I'm trying to figure out if I should file a claim with
my insurance, but my deductibile is 500 bucks, so I am wondering if I
can get it fixed cheaper than 500 on my own.
Such a shame to see the bike this way with only 640 miles, and I feel
terrible about agreeing to let her goof around on some jumps, but we
have all been there done that right? Part of the excitement when out
there pushing the envelope.
Safe riding, and thanks for any insight.
I'm tempted to take it off, and try to reef it a bit myself, but
wanted to touch base with you guys first to see if you had any info.
Thanks, and safe riding.