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the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 9:48 am
by geoffluttrell@yahoo.com
Hello. First time poster here. I have the opportunity to choose
between a very well maintained '94 KLR with 9,000 miles, and a very
well maintained '98 KLR with 9,000 miles. There is a significant
price difference between the bikes. I know that counterbalancers
were added in '96, along with a heavier flywheel and upgraded clutch
springs. Maybe there were more changes, I am hoping you guys will
tell me. The bottom line: What is the real-world difference between
these two bikes? If you were blindfolded would you be able to tell
the difference? Is one going to wear out faster than the other, all
things being equal? Thanks for your input. I am really exited to be
getting a KLR, but don't want to waste money, or skimp and get a bike
that won't be up for the long haul. Take care, Geoff
the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 10:37 am
by Kurt Simpson
> Hello. First time poster here. I have the opportunity to choose
> between a very well maintained '94 KLR with 9,000 miles, and a very
> well maintained '98 KLR with 9,000 miles. There is a significant
> price difference between the bikes. I know that counterbalancers
> were added in '96, along with a heavier flywheel and upgraded clutch
> springs. Maybe there were more changes, I am hoping you guys will
> tell me. The bottom line: What is the real-world difference between
> these two bikes? If you were blindfolded would you be able to tell
> the difference? Is one going to wear out faster than the other, all
> things being equal? Thanks for your input. I am really exited to be
> getting a KLR, but don't want to waste money, or skimp and get a bike
> that won't be up for the long haul. Take care, Geoff
Geoff, "feel the force" ride both bikes (close your eyes NOT) and trust your
experience. Some folks say the earlier bikes were smoother some later...it
is like John Muir wrote in "How to Fix Your Volkswagen for the Complete
Idiot" when selecting a bus...crawl in the back and try to feel whether
happy people have been back there balling and having a good time...Either
bike will work, just take a very close look at how they've been maintained
and the current status of replaceables: tires, chains, and consumables...and
factor those into the two deals...
Kurt
the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 10:43 am
by Mark
At 3:46 PM +0000 3/27/01, geoffluttrell@... wrote:
>Hello. First time poster here. I have the opportunity to choose
>between a very well maintained '94 KLR with 9,000 miles, and a very
>well maintained '98 KLR with 9,000 miles. There is a significant
>price difference between the bikes. I know that counterbalancers
>were added in '96, along with a heavier flywheel and upgraded clutch
>springs. Maybe there were more changes, I am hoping you guys will
>tell me. The bottom line: What is the real-world difference between
>these two bikes? If you were blindfolded would you be able to tell
>the difference? Is one going to wear out faster than the other, all
>things being equal? Thanks for your input. I am really exited to be
>getting a KLR, but don't want to waste money, or skimp and get a bike
>that won't be up for the long haul. Take care, Geoff
Counterbalancers were always there, the adjuster from '96 and newer is better.
Don't be too much of a sucker for the clutch & balancer hype. To me,
if both bikes are equally maintained and the same cosmetically,
mileage is more important than year. I'd get the '94. The $$$ you
save will come in handy for extras.
Mark
B2
A2
A3
the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 11:10 am
by thesquasher@hotmail.com
What do you mean by Significant price difference?
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., geoffluttrell@y... wrote:
> Hello. First time poster here. I have the opportunity to choose
> between a very well maintained '94 KLR with 9,000 miles, and a very
> well maintained '98 KLR with 9,000 miles. There is a significant
> price difference between the bikes.
Take care, Geoff
the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 2:13 pm
by geoffluttrell@yahoo.com
Hello, The price difference is 1200. Is this significant in respect
to the difference in the model years, all else being equal? Thanks,
Geoff
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., thesquasher@h... wrote:
> What do you mean by Significant price difference?
>
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., geoffluttrell@y... wrote:
> > Hello. First time poster here. I have the opportunity to choose
> > between a very well maintained '94 KLR with 9,000 miles, and a
very
> > well maintained '98 KLR with 9,000 miles. There is a significant
> > price difference between the bikes.
>
> Take care, Geoff
the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 2:51 pm
by Kurt Simpson
> Hello, The price difference is 1200. Is this significant in respect
> to the difference in the model years, all else being equal? Thanks,
> Geoff
$1,200 is close to a three markies...maybe four if you buy used...so with
the four markies you could outfit yourself with some very nice goodies and
there is a red-haired gentleman in Moab, Utah who be pleased to be your
personal valet in this process...
Kurt
the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 2:58 pm
by geoffluttrell@yahoo.com
Hello Kurt, I don't have any idea what you are talking about. I am
sorry, but could you clarify? Thanks, Geoff
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Kurt Simpson" wrote:
> > Hello, The price difference is 1200. Is this significant in
respect
> > to the difference in the model years, all else being equal?
Thanks,
> > Geoff
>
> $1,200 is close to a three markies...maybe four if you buy
used...so with
> the four markies you could outfit yourself with some very nice
goodies and
> there is a red-haired gentleman in Moab, Utah who be pleased to be
your
> personal valet in this process...
>
> Kurt
the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 4:02 pm
by Bogdan Swider
> Hello Kurt, I don't have any idea what you are talking about. I am
> sorry, but could you clarify? Thanks, Geoff
>
Ha, ha. That's good. Guess we're getting inbred. Especially Kurt S.
who occasionally communicates in Ebonics. Bogdan
the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 4:02 pm
by Rev.Chuck
>Hello. First time poster here. I have the opportunity to choose
>between a very well maintained '94 KLR with 9,000 miles, and a very
>well maintained '98 KLR with 9,000 miles. There is a significant
>price difference between the bikes. I know that counterbalancers
>were added in '96, along with a heavier flywheel and upgraded clutch
>springs. Maybe there were more changes, I am hoping you guys will
>tell me.
Others will know more, but I understand the old style counterbalencer can cause big enough problems to stop the engine, even under full speed conditions, which could lead to a *life altering situation*. Go 98 is my 2 cents.
==
Rev. Chuck
:^)>+
A13
http://KLR650.WWW.50Megs.Com/
http://DualSports.OnWeb.CX/
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the real-world difference between 94 and 98
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 4:08 pm
by geoffluttrell@yahoo.com
Hello Chuck,
Wow. Sounds serious. This is the first I have read about any major
engine problems with pre-'96 KLRs. Does anyone else have any
thoughts on this subject? I will be riding the bike to Alaska this
summer, so I don't want any major design flaws.
Thanks,
Geoff
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Rev.Chuck wrote:
> >Hello. First time poster here. I have the opportunity to choose
> >between a very well maintained '94 KLR with 9,000 miles, and a
very
> >well maintained '98 KLR with 9,000 miles. There is a significant
> >price difference between the bikes. I know that counterbalancers
> >were added in '96, along with a heavier flywheel and upgraded
clutch
> >springs. Maybe there were more changes, I am hoping you guys will
> >tell me.
>
>
> Others will know more, but I understand the old style
counterbalencer can cause big enough problems to stop the engine,
even under full speed conditions, which could lead to a *life
altering situation*. Go 98 is my 2 cents.
>
>
>
> ==
> Rev. Chuck
> :^)>+
> A13
>
http://KLR650.WWW.50Megs.Com/
>
http://DualSports.OnWeb.CX/
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