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justification of a v-strom
Posted: Sat May 15, 2004 4:05 pm
by West Hovland
My inner child has been trying to justify a V-Strom in my garage as well... it's doing a damn good job! I was just sitting on one a few minutes ago in the showroom making vroom-vroom noises.
West (but I want one...Whaaaaaa!)
Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 10:33:46 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Eric L. Green" >
Subject: Re: head shake at 70+, with load 100lbs
Snip....
My reluctant conclusion is that the KLR just isn't much fun to ride at
70mph or faster, and that I probably need a second bike with a bit more
heft and horsepower to it for those days when I need to do all-day
superslabbing to get from point A to point B in a comfortable manner. Is
this a reasonable conclusion? Or am I just trying to create a
rationalization for buying a V-Strom 1000?
.
-E
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justification of a v-strom
Posted: Sat May 15, 2004 6:35 pm
by Everett
Count me in, I have been drooling over the V-stroms since they came
out. Two of my friends have them. When the dollars are there, I will
have one. - Everett
--- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "WEST HOVLAND"
wrote:
> My inner child has been trying to justify a V-Strom in my garage
as well... it's doing a damn good job! I was just sitting on one a
few minutes ago in the showroom making vroom-vroom noises.
>
> West (but I want one...Whaaaaaa!)
>
>
>
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 10:33:46 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Eric L. Green" >
> Subject: Re: head shake at 70+, with load 100lbs
>
> Snip....
>
> My reluctant conclusion is that the KLR just isn't much fun to
ride at
> 70mph or faster, and that I probably need a second bike with a bit
more
> heft and horsepower to it for those days when I need to do all-day
> superslabbing to get from point A to point B in a comfortable
manner. Is
> this a reasonable conclusion? Or am I just trying to create a
> rationalization for buying a V-Strom 1000?
.
>
> -E
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
justification of a v-strom
Posted: Sat May 15, 2004 8:19 pm
by rd_nielsen
After I got my V-Strom I hardly rode the KLR at all for the first few
months. Even now, 2 years later, I'm still riding the V-Strom more
than the KLR, but that's because it's now my primary commuter (my
commute includes a fair stretch of interstate that is *posted* at
70...). But if I had to choose just one bike, between the KLR and the
V-Strom, I'd keep the KLR--it truly is a better all-around bike.
Dreas
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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "WEST HOVLAND" wrote:
> My inner child has been trying to justify a V-Strom in my garage as
well... it's doing a damn good job! I was just sitting on one a few
minutes ago in the showroom making vroom-vroom noises.
>
> West (but I want one...Whaaaaaa!)
>
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 10:33:46 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Eric L. Green" >
> Subject: Re: head shake at 70+, with load 100lbs
>
> Snip....
>
> My reluctant conclusion is that the KLR just isn't much fun to ride at
> 70mph or faster, and that I probably need a second bike with a bit more
> heft and horsepower to it for those days when I need to do all-day
> superslabbing to get from point A to point B in a comfortable manner. Is
> this a reasonable conclusion? Or am I just trying to create a
> rationalization for buying a V-Strom 1000?
.
>
> -E
justification of a v-strom
Posted: Sat May 15, 2004 9:17 pm
by Harry Seifert
Hey West,
Just tell your Chancellor of the Exchequer, Comptroller or significant
other that Buddy's wife bought him one, so you should be able to get one,
too. And no, my wife is now broke, so she can't buy you one.
Buddy
from the KLR of Buddy Seifert
bseifert71@...
> [Original Message]
> From: WEST HOVLAND
> To: DSN_klr650 DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: 5/15/04 2:05:07 PM
> Subject: [DSN_klr650] Justification of a V-Strom
>
> My inner child has been trying to justify a V-Strom in my garage as
well... it's doing a damn good job! I was just sitting on one a few minutes
ago in the showroom making vroom-vroom noises.
>
> West (but I want one...Whaaaaaa!)
>
>
>
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 10:33:46 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Eric L. Green" >
> Subject: Re: head shake at 70+, with load 100lbs
>
> Snip....
>
> My reluctant conclusion is that the KLR just isn't much fun to ride at
> 70mph or faster, and that I probably need a second bike with a bit more
> heft and horsepower to it for those days when I need to do all-day
> superslabbing to get from point A to point B in a comfortable manner. Is
> this a reasonable conclusion? Or am I just trying to create a
> rationalization for buying a V-Strom 1000?
.
>
> -E
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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justification of a v-strom
Posted: Sat May 15, 2004 9:40 pm
by Rob Parker
I bought a V-Strom 1000 after taking the KLR from Atlanta to Daytona for
Bike Week. 500 mile days are just too much for the KLR on a regular basis
in my opinion. I am riding the V-Strom from Atlanta to Alaska this summer
and really looking forward to it . The power is great, 100 HP and the thing
only weighs 450 lbs.
Rob
>From: "WEST HOVLAND"
>To: "DSN_klr650" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: [DSN_klr650] Justification of a V-Strom
>Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 14:05:01 -0700
>
>My inner child has been trying to justify a V-Strom in my garage as well...
>it's doing a damn good job! I was just sitting on one a few minutes ago in
>the showroom making vroom-vroom noises.
>
>West (but I want one...Whaaaaaa!)
>
>
>
>Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 10:33:46 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Eric L. Green" >
>Subject: Re: head shake at 70+, with load 100lbs
>
>Snip....
>
>My reluctant conclusion is that the KLR just isn't much fun to ride at
>70mph or faster, and that I probably need a second bike with a bit more
>heft and horsepower to it for those days when I need to do all-day
>superslabbing to get from point A to point B in a comfortable manner. Is
>this a reasonable conclusion? Or am I just trying to create a
>rationalization for buying a V-Strom 1000?
.
>
>-E
>
>
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justification of a v-strom
Posted: Sun May 16, 2004 8:47 am
by motopelli
--- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "WEST HOVLAND"
wrote:
> My inner child has been trying to justify a V-Strom in my garage as
well... it's doing a damn good job! I was just sitting on one a few
minutes ago in the showroom making vroom-vroom noises.
>
> West (but I want one...Whaaaaaa!)
>
Sometimes you just gotta do it. Yesterday we took a beautiful RD400
in on trade for a large scooter. I took it out for a ride and the
bike never made it into the used bike lineup. Instead it went
straight to my garage.
Gino
Rider Valley Motorcycles
justification of a v-strom
Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 6:12 pm
by Mike Torst
Well, running 600+ mile days on the KLR is not an issue for me- even w/ the
40hp motor.
It does become a BIG issue when I run w/ big HP bikes... I ride as promptly
as is possible, and I am confirmed lacking in thrust when running with GS
11XX and Ktm9XX, etal.
I get the FACT that the KLR650, even with many external mod's, will not do
the do w/o cylinder head modifications.
I have piloted many Rice-burners that can transfer me at speeds of 200+ mph
in comfort. They do move my ass, fast and true.
But traffic is thick, and car pilots do not see me. Most are so low in IQ as
to drive me to ride in areas that do not invite there entry.
Now, as to the off-road issue....what this "Sand Pebble" KLR bike gives up
in everything related to Power it gives back in "Flexibility". The BMW guys
put up with my 90mph cruise speed, and the DR and KX guys etal put up w/ my
dirt issues . Most don't put up with anything,
I can validate the KLR650 in better terms, but the vets on this list do it
all the time and are due the due.
I expect that they will once again discuss DS and the KLR650, etal.
In summary, My KLR650 is my bitc#.
I love my bitc#
Mike Torst
Las Vegas
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Parker [mailto:ceorob@...]
> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 7:41 PM
> To: whovlands@...;
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Justification of a V-Strom
>
> I bought a V-Strom 1000 after taking the KLR from Atlanta to Daytona for
> Bike Week. 500 mile days are just too much for the KLR on a regular basis
> in my opinion. I am riding the V-Strom from Atlanta to Alaska this summer
> and really looking forward to it . The power is great, 100 HP and the
> thing
> only weighs 450 lbs.
>
> Rob
>
wowsers them is thick tubes..
Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 5:18 am
by dooden
If its 4mm thick and more or less self inflates when you pull the
valve core and stays in shape if might be compairable.
Dooden
A15 Green Ape
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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Torst"
wrote:
> I have the Bridgestone Heavy Duty tube up front - it is about twice the
> weight and thickness of the Moose tube, which is in its own right much
> heavier than a stock tube. The wheel has a lot more inertia when I
spin it
> by hand, so I expect that the laws of physics would be felt. I
noticed it,
> but I need the security when riding off-road, so it is staying on. I
wonder
> how the Bridgestone tube I am using up front compares to Fred's Fly
Racing
> IV model... I would guess that they may be similar.
>
> Mike Torst
> Las Vegas
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: takes2serious [mailto:rshultz@s...]
> > Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 7:57 AM
> > To:
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [D
SN_klr650] Re: Wowsers them is THICK tubes..
> >
> > I bought the Fly H.D. tube for my rear also as it appeared to be the
> > only heavy duty 17" tube available. I bought the Bridgestone UHD
> > tube for the front (Kenda 270's). Haven't mounted them yet.
> >
> > I would love to hear how you like those tubes. Some have expressed
> > concerns about the UHD up front in terms of steering quickness.
> >
> > Randy
> >
> > --- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote:
> > > I got the Moose HD for the front, and Fred's HD for the rear
> > > (Fly Racing IV model).
> > >
> > > The OEM tube feels about as thick as a condom compaired to the Moose
> > > HD and the Fred's HD rear just appears huge compaired.
> > >
> > > Dooden
> > > A15 Green Ape
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Torst"
> > > wrote:
> > > > The THICK tube (Bridgestone) or the moderate upgrade tube (Moose)?
> > > >
> > > > Just had to chime in - This thread on HD tubes - it comes up ever
> > the
> > > > more...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Mike Torst
> > > > Las Vegas
> > > > A16
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: takes2serious [mailto:rshultz@s...]
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 7:31 PM
> > > > > To:
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Wowsers them is THICK tubes..
> > > > >
> > > > > Dooden, can you tell who the manufacturer of that tube is?
> > > > > Just curious.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote:
> > > > > > Ordered me one of Fred's HD 17" tubes.. Snakebite proof ?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > This thing looks like it could stop small arms fire !!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Did'nt open the Moose brand front tube yet, but if its half as
> > > > > thick
> > > > > > I will be happy
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Tires I ordered locally showed up a day late, but the tube
> > from
> > > > > Fred
> > > > > > showed up a day early.. happens to be the same day for each,
> > hows
> > > > > > that for timing ?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > So looks like tommorrow is bike on the lift day for me.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Wish me luck with the swingarm lube.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Dooden
> > > > > > A15 Green Ape
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
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