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throttle stay..
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:23 pm
by clutz003
If you want to go real cheap just get one of those extra skinny and
short bungee cords and clip it around the mirror. When your wrist
cramps up just pull up on the cord and drop it into the gap on the
left side of the throttle.
Craig
A18
San Jose CA
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gmartin66"
wrote:
>
> Just bought my 2nd KLR after a few years off.
>
> Would someone please tell me what the aftermarket piece is that
allows
> you to keep the throttle on with limited hand contact?
>
> Black, just snaps on?
>
> Thanks.
>
klr650 vs. xr650l
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:19 am
by squatpuke
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I bet this forum NEVER sees these types of questions... : )
Anyway, I'm looking to get into the DS scene and will either buy a new
KLR650 or XR650L...I guess I'm just looking for opinions between the
KLR650 and the XR650L as far as 'out of the box' riding...primarily I
will use the bike for communting but will take it off road frequently
as well. I live at 7000' and it gets cold and snowy here as well.
I'm 6'2" and 270lbs and I've heard the Kawa will bottom out with even
medium sized dudes.
How does the Kawa work right off the floor...do most people rejet and
swap out mufflers?
The Kawa is also 5 benjamins cheaper than the honda. Why?
What kind of gas-milage can I expect? and how many miles longevity on
the engine.
There seems to be TONS of support for both bikes on the internet.
Please help me decide.
Thanks.
klr650 vs. xr650l
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:06 am
by ron criswell
Either bike will do similar things. The Kawa is best for long, long HWY
jaunts to get to the fire roads. The Honda is better in the dirt. The
Kawa is water cooled and they run for a long time 60,000, 70,000,
80,000 miles on quite a few bikes. The Honda is aircooled so might not
be the greatest for hot, slow rides. I have added progressive springs
to the forks of my KLR and would like at least to replace the rear
spring as it does bottom in hard, rough riding. I have heard fork
emulators are good also. The Honda doesn't have the infamous muffler
tweet which is really unique. You can hear one and know what it is even
before you see the bike. Harley guys can only dream of such a unique
sound. Think 1964 VW with a blown headgasket.
Another good choice is the Suzuki DR 650 which I think from what I've
heard would take it over the Honda. Am I right Zac?
Criswell
On Friday, November 4, 2005, at 03:19 AM, squatpuke wrote:
> .
> .
> I bet this forum NEVER sees these types of questions... : )
>
> Anyway, I'm looking to get into the DS scene and will either buy a new
> KLR650 or XR650L...I guess I'm just looking for opinions between the
> KLR650 and the XR650L as far as 'out of the box' riding...primarily I
> will use the bike for communting but will take it off road frequently
> as well. I live at 7000' and it gets cold and snowy here as well.
>
> I'm 6'2" and 270lbs and I've heard the Kawa will bottom out with even
> medium sized dudes.
>
> How does the Kawa work right off the floor...do most people rejet and
> swap out mufflers?
>
> The Kawa is also 5 benjamins cheaper than the honda. Why?
>
> What kind of gas-milage can I expect? and how many miles longevity on
> the engine.
>
> There seems to be TONS of support for both bikes on the internet.
>
> Please help me decide.
>
>