new klr650 owner
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2000 10:29 pm
Well guys I am now the beeming new owner of a slightly used 2000
KLR650. I purchased at the dealer today. When I got there I found
that the Mileage was actually 2600 not 600. Since we were dealing on
#$3800 he took another $200 off. I think I got a fair deal. The bike
is in mint condition and even had a couple of extras on it. It had
the clearview windshield, and some foam handgrips.
I was real impressed with the handling of the bike on the way home. I
ran it 75mph-79mph and the bike was not too buzzie. It tracked
nicely. When I got close to home I hit some bad two lanes and some
gravel and it soaked it up with ease. It is amazing what a light
motorcyle is like. It is sure the oposite of the K12LT. Kind of like
going from a lexus to a 15 year old pickup. Of course you have sunday
shoes and work shoes right?
I am looking forward to getting comfortable with this bike. Kind of
had a scare. Did not know you had to pull the clutch in AND be in N
to start. Other than that I am going to buy the centerstand and skid
guard. Probobly get the pegs too.
I have never had a bike with a chain, all shaft drive. Learning to
care for a chain will not be fun. Anyway I am on the list now What do
you think?