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purchasing klr
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:14 am
by Brian Reinhardt
Hello All
Thanks for letting me join your mail group. Have been thinking of purchasing a KLR in the near future. I will have a lot of questions but it looks like if I just read some of the emails most of them will be answered. One question that I do have is since I'm only 5'9" with inseam of 31and 145lbs., without lowering the rear shock will I have a problem balancing bike at stops.
Thanks
Brian
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purchasing klr
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:26 am
by D Critchley
Well, you are 2" taller than me, and 35 lb. lighter, and I had few
problems in that area. I did eventually put 1.5" lowering links in and
that made it pretty well perfect, but I wouldn't imagine that you would
have a problem at all.
DC
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purchasing klr
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:32 am
by Mike Frey
Brian Reinhardt wrote:
>Hello All
>
>Thanks for letting me join your mail group. Have been thinking of purchasing a KLR in the near future. I will have a lot of questions but it looks like if I just read some of the emails most of them will be answered. One question that I do have is since I'm only 5'9" with inseam of 31and 145lbs., without lowering the rear shock will I have a problem balancing bike at stops.
>Thanks
>Brian
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I have a 32" inseam and have no problems, although the bike is "tall". I
bought my KLR without ever having sat on one, let alone ride one,
although I have been a biker for 35+ years. My same concern that you
have now turned out to be a minor issue.
If you are an experienced rider, I doubt if you will have any issues.
You might want to lower it later.
Mike
purchasing klr
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:06 am
by Chris
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List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at:
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Brian Reinhardt wrote:
> Hello All
>
> Thanks for letting me join your mail group. Have been thinking of purchasing a KLR in the near future. I will have a lot of questions but it looks like if I just read some of the emails most of them will be answered. One question that I do have is since I'm only 5'9" with inseam of 31and 145lbs., without lowering the rear shock will I have a problem balancing bike at stops.
> Thanks
> Brian
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purchasing klr
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:48 pm
by Joseph Jones
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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Mike Frey wrote:
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> Brian Reinhardt wrote:
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> >Hello All
> >
> >Thanks for letting me join your mail group. Have been thinking of
purchasing a KLR in the near future. I will have a lot of questions
but it looks like if I just read some of the emails most of them will
be answered. One question that I do have is since I'm only 5'9" with
inseam of 31and 145lbs., without lowering the rear shock will I have
a problem balancing bike at stops.
> >Thanks
> >Brian
> >
> >
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I bought mine and it did seem a little tall for me. I didn't have
problems stopping, turning ,ect. But I did feel a little
uncomfortable, so I bought the lower links and lowered the bike 1.5
inches. Now it is a dream come true.
Joe A18 SE Ky 8100
need advice on road tire-- now tires vs: price
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2004 11:08 am
by Krgrife@aol.com
In a message dated 11/21/04 7:21:55 AM Pacific Standard Time,
telliott@... writes:
> In looking at the King KT966 to try out. What size works best - 4.60-17 or
> 5.10-17? neither are the same as the recommended size.
I use the 5.10 on my KLR with no clearance problems. No experience with KLX.
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