single question - good point by allan

[citizenkain]

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[citizenkain]

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[citizenkain2002]

Hi folks, Allan made a good point here. I believe people "suffer" a good deal from "high tech paranoia". they don't understand what's going on in their washing machine in the first place and start obeying the mechanic, who ripps them off whenever he can. In case you wonder: I'm suffering from the "stereotyping neurosis"...lol

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Allan Patton" wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > I had a talk to the guys in another forum about singles. They say a single > doesn't live as long...yadda yadda. A mechanic said that he opens single > engines on a regular basis, two or more cylinder engines he doesn't open at > all, for repairs that is. > > So what say you folks ? Is it abusement that breaks the KLR650 engine ? Is > it lack of proper maintenence ? > > Thankful for any helpful comment on experience. > > CitizenKain > > > > CitizenKain, I just have to ask, how long do you want a bike to last? Five > years? 50,000 miles? The KLR is a low priced bike, so if you compare dollars > to miles, the new Harleys should last 150,000 to 200,000 miles and 15 to 20 > years. 10,000 miles per year is probably a good average for most riders, so > think about it, even if you throw the bike in the trash every five years, it > 's still some very low price fun. ( Don't take this wrong, I'm laughing to > myself as I write this.) > > "Is it lack of proper maintenence ?" That's me, Mr. Low Maintenance. I > target 5 to 7,000 miles for oil changes most of the time. When I rode to > Alaska, the KLR went almost 11,000 miles on that oil change. I've never > changed any other fluids. Air filter is probably around 15,000 miles. The > valves were adjusted for the first time at 50,000 miles. The fork boots look > like rags. So.... at 53,000 miles... I say don't worry about how long it > will last, use it up and throw it away. > > I should add that I do not feel that I ride in an abusive manner. It's never > been over 7,000 RPM. Mostly public road miles. > > I'm not sure, but I think I'm starting to like this bike. > Allan A14