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Erik- Check out the KLR 'FAQ'. I believe there's a link on the home page... These bikes are simply awesome. Do a google search, and go to eopinions.com. No one who has ever ridden one of these has anything but good things to say! There are a few standard items on the 'to do' list; i.e. front brake line, seat, DOOHICKEY (VERY important), but nothing major. Keep in mind that the design of the KLR 650 hasn't changed since it's inception in 1987 (which happens to be the year of mine)... so I wouldn't limit yourself to a 2000 or newer... just look for a good price on one with as low milage as you can find! There is a tech session/doohickey replacement party in Julian, CA on the 13th of this month. If you have your KLR by then, BE THERE!! : ) ~Eric in AZ

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "e647b" wrote: > > Hello all, > > I'm six foot five and have been interested in motorcycling since I > rode an xr 75 owned by a cousin when I was 9. That was about the last > time I rode other than the occasional CB 360 cruise through a parking > lot when I was 18. I'm now 39. I've pretty much decided that the KLR > 650 is the machine for me. Here's my questions: > > a) Any over 6'2" riders out there have an opinion on this bike for > long rides and/or in town? > > b) What is everybody's opinion of this machine as a first bike. > > I expect to buy a used one with low miles if I'm lucky. I'm shooting > for a 2000 or newer if I can. More questions... > > c) Are there any area of the bike, mechanically that wears out early? > > d) Is there something I should look for on the bike in terms of wear? > > This last question relates to the KLR and any used bike.. > > That's a lot of info to ask for, so I am counting on you guys to help out. > > Thanks very much, > > Erik in Norcal

On Tue, Nov 02, 2004 at 04:35:26AM -0000, e647b wrote:

> Hello all, > > I'm six foot five and have been interested in motorcycling since I > rode an xr 75 owned by a cousin when I was 9. That was about the last > time I rode other than the occasional CB 360 cruise through a parking > lot when I was 18. I'm now 39. I've pretty much decided that the KLR > 650 is the machine for me. Here's my questions: > > a) Any over 6'2" riders out there have an opinion on this bike for > long rides and/or in town? > > b) What is everybody's opinion of this machine as a first bike.

I started riding again after a 15yr break about a year and a half ago. I think the KLR is a great bike to learn on if you are large enough to have a confident feel of control over it. Make sure you have firm footing standing over it and you feel comfortable with the way the weight is carried on it...it's up pretty high. Here are two links, the first one is my review of the bike, has a new rider perspective and the second one is a journal I started when I took it out for the first spin. Lot of links and info in the journal that reference this list and some vendors here too. http://www.beginnerbikes.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=review_bd;action=display;num=1086464657 http://www.beginnerbikes.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=rides_bd;action=display;num=1061514624

> I expect to buy a used one with low miles if I'm lucky. I'm shooting > for a 2000 or newer if I can. More questions... > > c) Are there any area of the bike, mechanically that wears out early? > > d) Is there something I should look for on the bike in terms of wear?

http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html is the FAQ for the list, it will cover quite a lot. These bikes are built like a farm tractor, very easy to work on and parts are easy to get and relatively inexpensive. The biggest tip I could give you is to see if you can find someone nearby with a KLR so you can get an idea of what they are supposed to sound like. Their motors are pretty noisy and sort of loose sounding and it makes it hard to figure out what is normal and what isn't without some point of reference. I highly recommend finding a used one, for $3k-$3500 you should be able to find one in excellent shape, maybe even with some nice aftermarket add-ons. -- ___ ______ _____ __ ________ ___ / _ |< < / == / ___/__ / /_ /_ __/ / __ ____ _ ___ /__ \ / __ |/ // / ****/ (_ / _ \/ __/ / / / _ \/ // / ' \/ _ \ /__/ /_/ |_/_//_/ == \___/\___/\__/ /_/ /_//_/\_,_/_/_/_/ .__/ (_) 8600 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/ http://www.kingsqueak.org/klr650/

Sorry, it just seemed like the thing to do. --- Stuart Mumford wrote:

> > > -----Original Message----- > > The alternative - Nyloc nuts. Perhaps the hitch > design guys assumed.... > > > > Mike Torst > > A16 > > aka lasvegasrider > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: rm@... [mailto:rm@...] > > On Tue, 2 Nov 2004, mike torst wrote: > > > > >A basic drill press w/ a pair of V blocks to > center the bolt, and I > > >then > > >used a big "C" clamp w/ old radiator hose pieces > between the clamp and > > >bolt surface to 'lock' the bolt in position. > > > > Thanks for everyone's help. > > > > U-Haul sells pre-drilled balls, and I'll probably > just replace my > > pair of balls. > > > > Everyone thinks I should've done this a long time > ago anyway. > > > > I wonder why Reese and Draw-Tite don't bother with > safety-drilling the > > shanks. I have some damage to prove that when a > man loses one of his > > balls, he'll have a pretty bad day. > > > > RM > > > > Trailer hitch balls are the reason God made 18" > Crescent wrenches. > Once you put the ball on with one of them, it > doesn't come loose. > > You could also use Loctite, or if you're into jerry > rigging, smash up the > threads a bit with a chisel or some such. > > Thanks > CA Stu balls. > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at > www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris > Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > >

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