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newbie - looking at klr650 as my first bike

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 7:21 am
by Lee Carroll
I've found nothing but good things about this bike and I think it will suit me great. My question is .... I'm 6'4" tall and over 300 pounds. Will this be a problem for the KLR650? Also, is it a good first bike? Dutchman

newbie - looking at klr650 as my first bike

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 8:36 am
by Fireman Ed
--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Lee Carroll" wrote:
> I've found nothing but good things about this bike and I think it > will suit me great. My question is .... > I'm 6'4" tall and over 300 pounds. Will this be a problem for the > KLR650? Also, is it a good first bike? > > Dutchman
Dutch, No problems, I am 6'4", 250, and it does great. it is a very forgiving bike, and is a great first bike. I tell everyone that is thinking about getting a first bike to look into them.(although the "need for speed" stuff seems to have taken hold here) Fireman Ed

newbie - looking at klr650 as my first bike

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:21 pm
by huxjones
heyas - size and weight won't be a problem...it's a tall bike so you'll probably find it more comfy anyways. PLENTY of torque, and fairly mild mannered too. Handling is forgiving enough for a beginner but quick enough to make things exciting in the twisties for more experienced riders. makes a great first bike, second bike, last bike :) I notice the carolina in your username, north or south? Have you sat on one yet? hux --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Lee Carroll" wrote:
> I've found nothing but good things about this bike and I think it > will suit me great. My question is .... > I'm 6'4" tall and over 300 pounds. Will this be a problem for the > KLR650? Also, is it a good first bike? > > Dutchman

nklr [dsn_klr650] which aftermarket doohickey

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 4:48 pm
by Alan L Henderson
>Alan what are you smoking? >Oh, I see, Mike must be getting them from overseas... right? >LOL get real! > >As if that wasn't a blantant bashing of Eagle MFG. >True be told, both parts are equally as strong. > >Be nice. > >-Glenn >
I pretty much retracted the email later and didn't mean anything negative anyway. Smoking? I wish. I am required to have a commercial drivers license and the random drug testing that goes along with it. Alan L Henderson A13 Iowa