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klr 650 2-up ?
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:32 pm
by sonn7777
Getting back into motorcycling this spring and currently considering
the 650 as my 1st choice:
Will Ride 70% road, 30% dirt roads/dual track. 50% of the time with
wife.
Will I (we!) be satisfied riding 2-up?
We have over 10 years and several thousands miles on our KHS
Mountain (Bike) Tandem.
(Alternatives eargerly accepted)
klr 650 2-up ?
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 11:39 pm
by dumbazz650
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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "sonn7777" wrote:
> Getting back into motorcycling this spring and currently
considering
> the 650 as my 1st choice:
> Will Ride 70% road, 30% dirt roads/dual track. 50% of the time with
> wife.
>
> Will I (we!) be satisfied riding 2-up?
> We have over 10 years and several thousands miles on our KHS
> Mountain (Bike) Tandem.
>
> (Alternatives eargerly accepted)
The KLR650 tips the scales at about 400lbs w/ full tank. Payload is
rated at almost 400lbs. If you and the wife will come close to that
load, you'll be stretching the limits of comfort on the KLR. It
pulls like a tractor, but on a good day only puts out 38hp.
As a solo riders bike it excels at doing lost of things reasonably
well. It's a great adventure bike, fun town bike, fun trail bike
(on the right trails), and good at fair weather commuting.
Two up, dunno for sure.
MarkB
klr 650 2-up ?
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 11:45 pm
by wannabsmooth1
You may want to look at the 650 V-Strom. A little heavier than the
KLR, much more powerful, not as dirt worthy. But, if it's dirt roads
pretty much, will probably be ok, depending on rider. Buy a couple
of used KLR's, for the price of a new Strom. 1 for you, 1 for her.
MC
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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dumbazz650"
wrote:
> --- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "sonn7777" wrote:
> > Getting back into motorcycling this spring and currently
> considering
> > the 650 as my 1st choice:
> > Will Ride 70% road, 30% dirt roads/dual track. 50% of the time
with
> > wife.
> >
> > Will I (we!) be satisfied riding 2-up?
> > We have over 10 years and several thousands miles on our KHS
> > Mountain (Bike) Tandem.
> >
> > (Alternatives eargerly accepted)
>
> The KLR650 tips the scales at about 400lbs w/ full tank. Payload
is
> rated at almost 400lbs. If you and the wife will come close to
that
> load, you'll be stretching the limits of comfort on the KLR. It
> pulls like a tractor, but on a good day only puts out 38hp.
>
> As a solo riders bike it excels at doing lost of things reasonably
> well. It's a great adventure bike, fun town bike, fun trail bike
> (on the right trails), and good at fair weather commuting.
>
> Two up, dunno for sure.
>
> MarkB
klr 650 2-up ?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 4:27 am
by Everett
I have spent the last two summers treading the dirt, pavement,
water and snow with my girlfriend on the back of my A13. Although I
have been riding enduros and dual-sports since elementary school. I
lead the Honda and Harley demo rides for my local dealer and I teach
the Canada Safety Council Training Program. Bid Deal!! :O) My point
is that my girlfriend has the opportunity of being a passenger on a
wide variety of motorcycles. I will not forget the look on the
crowds face when after leading the 100th Anniversary Harley ride the
head Harley guy says "did you enjoy spending the entire day riding
on Harleys?" My girlfriend responded enthusiastically with, "Yes,
but it is not nearly as comfortable as my boyfriend's Kawasaki!"
Sarah finds the stock seat comfortable on her butt and only
complains about the vibration through the foot pegs. I ride off off-
road with her often. We head into the mountains system of the Cape
Breton Highlands, climb ski hills etc. Oddly enough this is often
with a 16 tooth sprocket installed, although I do throw the 14 on
when we intend to spend more than a day in the deep woods. I am 100%
comfortable with the way the KLR handles two-up riding on dirt
roads, trails and pavement.
I firmly believe that your success with the KLR is directly related
to your level of riding and interests (and no doubt alot of other
crap that I cannot think of right now.) You might want to look into
taking or re-taking a motorcycle instruction course some weekend
just to brush back up on the skills. I am not sure what is available
in your area, but my group also offers a 1 day Experienced Riders
Course ERC. You take this course on your own bike. Quiet days on
dirt roads and side roads will give you plently of relatively safe
opportunity to explore the bike and your surroundings. If you steer
towards Cape Breton (albeit on a KLR or tandem) feel free to drop me
a line.
Everett
reg and ins cards ??
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:54 am
by agh19
I made a little naugahyde pouch that's velcro-ed to the inside of the
fairing. My cards are in a ziplock bag inside it. I don't have to
dig through a tankbag or pull off the seat if I need them. You can't
really see the pouch unless you're looking for it.
Alan
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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "vintageracer888"
wrote:
> here in pa we have to carry a registration aswell as our insurance
> cards. i assume the rest of the country is the same. anyway... im
> wondering where you guys store your cards ?? my klr has no luggage
on
> it so thats not an option. i bought a waterproof wallet holder
that
> the surfers use to put my paperwork in. so again .... where do you
> guys mount a holder or do u keep them in your wallet ?? needs to be
> easy access yet out of site.. thanks, scott