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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "seche_1" wrote:
>
> I was really heartened by all the folks who took time to write to
me
> with their advice about the KLR 650 vs the V-Strom and other
bikes. I
> thank all of your for your time!
>
> It was a mighty struggle but in the end I have gone for the NEW
2008
> KLR650. I believe it is the first one to arrive in the Chicago
area.
> I have seldom struggled with a decision like this and the imput
from
> all of you was very helpful.
>
> I am bringing it home tomorrow morning and will look forward to
posting
> my expereinces in the hope that they may prove helpful to other
riders.
>
> Thanks again for your advice.
>
> Cheers
> Daniel
>
Hi Daniel,
You are not the first to struggle with the decision. Oddly, there
are several on the list, who bought the KLR, never seen one, never
sat on one, only on the recommendations or the fine folks you find
here at DSN_650. I had seen a BMW, never a KLR, and I bought one 3.5
years ago, with 2005 miles on it off of cycle trader after a college
friend looked at it for me. Had to drive 400+ miles one way to get
it, but in the fall of 2003, there were not any available in Central
KY.
That was 18,000 miles ago, and if you could only own one bike (cost,
versatility, ease of maintenance, etc) this is it. You are going to
love this bike.
What are you doing for insurance coverage. It has been suggested,
even if you pay cash for the bike, full coverage is a good idea until
you have 3m or 1000 miles on the bike. That 3m/1000mile window is
the most difficult for you and the bike, as you are learning a lot
about each other.
Be extra careful on those new tires for the first 100 miles, but you
probably know that. After you get the silly grin off your face, tell
us what the new bike is like!
revmaaatin. whose secret mantra is --
Change the gas often, hummmm,
Change the gas often, hummmm.
(Repeat as necessary)
