Wilsons Sandbox

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "doubleex99" wrote:

> Many years later I end up with a Kawasaki ZRX1200R (Naked > bike not crotch rocket). Once or twice a year I might take a 200

or

> 300 mile ride but most of my miles are screwing around locally. > > How well does the KLR take the roads at 65-75? Have you ridden

long

> distances and still be able to walk when you get off?

--- I have a ZZR1200 in addition to my KLR. In some ways I prefer the KLR for extended tours. 75 mph cruising is no problem on the KLR. I prefer the riding position over the sport tourer. Personally, I like to get off and stretch every 100 miles or so. I can ride for 500 or 600 miles that way. Some people have gone a lot farther. I have a stock saddle and with cycling shorts and a sheepskin pad it works fine for me. Others opt for an aftermarket seat. Randy

My KLR does those speeds just fine but I go out of my way to stay off the freeway unless it's a short stretch. Freeway speeds here in CA are 75+ with folks darting all over, cell phone in hand and never an intention to signal. On two lane roads with curves the bike is into its groove and the worse shape the road the more efficient means of transport it becomes. I too am a minimum of 40 miles to good dirt roads and have many times (eight, I counted) ridden, with gear over a tank of gas (250 miles) to get to a great camp spot, unload the KLR and ride up and down 4X4 roads and dirt trails to mountains and lakes and all points in between. After a couple of days I pack it all back up and ride home, smiling all the way. No problem walking after riding. Did I mention I do all my own maintenance and my insurance is less than $100 a year. Get one before word gets out. We will even let you join our group ;^) --Jim A-15

> How well does the KLR take the roads at 65-75? Have you ridden long > distances and still be able to walk when you get off? There isn't > much locally for dirt riding but if I don't have to trailer the bike > 100 miles it might be worth trading down. > > What do you guys think? > > Thanks

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "doubleex99" wrote:

> Hi, > > ZXR or KLR? > > What do you guys think? > > Thanks

Questions like this always bring to mind an old cowboy saying, its a hoss, ain't it? The KLR will run at freeway speeds as long as you can stay in the saddle with nothing more than a fresh tank of gas very 3-4 hours. For the distance to from your dirt areas, a nice earaly morning ride out, a 100-150 mile loop, bask in the glory and then a ride home with a setting sun would be a long day - of hours of street and 4-6 hours of dirt fun. If this is something you'd do, like many of use, you'll find the KLR is just plain fun to ride where ever. Most folks find the limit of the stock seat to be somewhere between 2 and 4 hours without taking a stop. Those of us that do the multi-day trips sooner or later gravitate to an aftermarker seat with the Corbin being the most popular solution, rather flat or dished is usually an issue of being vertically challenged. Pat G'ville, NV