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--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "jthiii24283" wrote: > Is the KLR650 suitable for off-road riding on steep, narrow, muddy, > and rocky paths? I have a Suzuki DR200 SE that I ride on these type > roads but have been afraid to take the KLR650 on these roads because > of its weight and seat height.
muddy,> Is the KLR650 suitable for off-road riding on steep, narrow,
type> and rocky paths? I have a Suzuki DR200 SE that I ride on these
because> roads but have been afraid to take the KLR650 on these roads
I wouldn't do it! Its hard enough picking the KLR off the ground when its level.> of its weight and seat height.
----- Original Message ----- From: jthiii24283 To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.comDSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 7:32 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Suitablity of KLR650 for off-road motorcycling Is the KLR650 suitable for off-road riding on steep, narrow, muddy, and rocky paths? I have a Suzuki DR200 SE that I ride on these type roads but have been afraid to take the KLR650 on these roads because of its weight and seat height. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
motorcycling> Depends on your riding ability. > > West > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: jthiii24283 > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.comDSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 7:32 PM > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Suitablity of KLR650 for off-road
muddy,> > > Is the KLR650 suitable for off-road riding on steep, narrow,
type> and rocky paths? I have a Suzuki DR200 SE that I ride on these
because> roads but have been afraid to take the KLR650 on these roads
> of its weight and seat height. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I ride stuff like that all the time. If you're moving at a decent pace (say middle of first gear, bottom of second) and have OK tires, the KLR handles really well. You don't feel the weight much, and at careful, low speeds the stock suspension works OK. The engine makes very easy, useable power, you get great traction and the bike tractors up hills very well. Once you stop moving, if you can't get a foot down solid you're falling down. Depending on how the bike comes to rest on a hill it could be fairly easy, or nearly impossible to right it by yourself. If you're riding alone you would be smart to avoid technical terrain. If you sink a KLR in deep, sticky mud you will need help getting it out. Maybe three people. A dip corbin seat helped me get closer to the ground without giving up ground clearance. -- Devon Brooklyn, NY A15-Z '01 KLR650 '81 SR500 cafe racer "The truth's not too popular these days....." Arnold Schwarzenneger, in The Running Man>Is the KLR650 suitable for off-road riding on steep, narrow, muddy, >and rocky paths? I have a Suzuki DR200 SE that I ride on these type >roads but have been afraid to take the KLR650 on these roads because >of its weight and seat height. > > >
--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Marc Illsley Clarke" wrote: > Mike, > > I clean out my SS filter using kerosene and a clean clear glass jar. Then I > hold the jar of kerosene up to a bright light and look for debris. I always > see some very fine debris. The SS filter is clearly catching a noticeable > amount of something from somewhere. I run Mobil-1 synthetic oil (either > motorcycle or car versions) and change the oil every 2,5000 to 3,000 miles. > > When I repeat the debris search test using the already cleaned filter, a > clean clear glass jar, and fresh kerosene I do not find any debris, so I am > sure the debris is not coming out of my kerosene can. > > -- Marc, KLR650 A12, Loveland, Colorado USA > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Torst [mailto:vegasklr@c...] > Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 23:04 > To: 'Marc Illsley Clarke' > Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Re: Removing Oil Filter > > My SS oil filter has some very minor debris - What did you find? > > Mike Torst > Las Vegas