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> > [Original Message] > > From: Tumu Rock > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > > Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "transalp eddie"

> > > > > > Hello all! > > > > > > I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm > hooked! > > > Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps > > > > > > > > How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike that I > originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty similar in > terms of suspension and general layout. > > > > Just curious > > > > da Vermonster > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > >

> After clocking well over 100km total on two 89' XL600V Transalps, here's my > early comparison with the roughly 500km I've got total on the KLR so far: > Weight: The Hondas are heavier and felt it. I took them off road a good bit > at times and had to be careful. > Height: I'm short. Even with a Corbin seat, a Transalp is a tall beastie. > The KLR is even taller. > But, my philosophy is simple> It's the bike's job to hold me > up, not the other way a round. I'm just there to provide balance. > > Brakes: With two discs vs. the Honda single disc/drum set up , the nod goes > to the KLR. The later Transalps have better brakes, however. > Durability: I'd say it's a tie. These are tough machines. Maintain 'em and > they go a LONG way. > Range: The KLR has a bigger fuel tank with comparable mpg to the Honda. > > Maint. Chores: That's split area. The valves on the Honda are screw & > locknut adjustment. > It was really easy once you got the tank & plastic bodywork off. > It used to take me about 3 hours to change the oil, filter, plugs, set the > valves and synch the carbs. > The KLR has but one cylinder, 1 spark plug (to the Hondas 4 - two per cyl.) > & 1 carb. But, it has shim valve adjustment. > Engine: You gotta love that old 52 degree Honda V-twin. Tuned up and > synchronized, it's a really smooth ride. > The tranny shifted well and I never replaced a clutch. KLR? It a > counterbalanced thumper. It has character. > That is to say it shakes. But, not a bad kind of shake. LOL > > eddie > > >>> [Original Message] >>> From: Tumu Rock >>> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> >>> Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM >>> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp >>> >>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "transalp eddie" >>> > wrote: > >>>> Hello all! >>>> >>>> I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm >>>> >> hooked! >> >>>> Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps >>>> >>> >>> >>> How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike that I >>> >> originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty similar in >> terms of suspension and general layout. >> >>> Just curious >>> >>> da Vermonster >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >

> After clocking well over 100km total on two 89' XL600V Transalps, here's my > early comparison with the roughly 500km I've got total on the KLR so far: > Weight: The Hondas are heavier and felt it. I took them off road a good bit > at times and had to be careful. > Height: I'm short. Even with a Corbin seat, a Transalp is a tall beastie. > The KLR is even taller. > But, my philosophy is simple> It's the bike's job to hold me > up, not the other way a round. I'm just there to provide balance. > > Brakes: With two discs vs. the Honda single disc/drum set up , the nod goes > to the KLR. The later Transalps have better brakes, however. > Durability: I'd say it's a tie. These are tough machines. Maintain 'em and > they go a LONG way. > Range: The KLR has a bigger fuel tank with comparable mpg to the Honda. > > Maint. Chores: That's split area. The valves on the Honda are screw & > locknut adjustment. > It was really easy once you got the tank & plastic bodywork off. > It used to take me about 3 hours to change the oil, filter, plugs, set the > valves and synch the carbs. > The KLR has but one cylinder, 1 spark plug (to the Hondas 4 - two per cyl.) > & 1 carb. But, it has shim valve adjustment. > Engine: You gotta love that old 52 degree Honda V-twin. Tuned up and > synchronized, it's a really smooth ride. > The tranny shifted well and I never replaced a clutch. KLR? It a > counterbalanced thumper. It has character. > That is to say it shakes. But, not a bad kind of shake. LOL > > eddie > > >>> [Original Message] >>> From: Tumu Rock >>> To: >>> Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM >>> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp >>> >>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "transalp eddie" >>> > wrote: > >>>> Hello all! >>>> >>>> I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm >>>> >> hooked! >> >>>> Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps >>>> >>> >>> >>> How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike that I >>> >> originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty similar in >> terms of suspension and general layout. >> >>> Just curious >>> >>> da Vermonster >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------ --------- --------- ------ >>> >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews. com >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/ klr650faq. html >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr com/dsnklr650Yah oo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews. com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/ klr650faq. html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr com/dsnklr650Yah oo! Groups Links > > > > >

--- On Mon, 6/1/09, Chris Norloff wrote: From: Chris Norloff Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR vs. Transalp To: Cc: "KLR650 list" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 4:45 PM Is the Honda Transalp available in the US? New? Used but less than 10 years old? I thought that was one of the great bikes that don't make it into the US. I sure would like a 2-cylinder DualSport bike. I'm getting thumped a lot with that single cylinder. thx Chris transalp eddie wrote: > After clocking well over 100km total on two 89' XL600V Transalps, here's my > early comparison with the roughly 500km I've got total on the KLR so far: > Weight: The Hondas are heavier and felt it. I took them off road a good bit > at times and had to be careful. > Height: I'm short. Even with a Corbin seat, a Transalp is a tall beastie. > The KLR is even taller. > But, my philosophy is simple> It's the bike's job to hold me > up, not the other way a round. I'm just there to provide balance. > > Brakes: With two discs vs. the Honda single disc/drum set up , the nod goes > to the KLR. The later Transalps have better brakes, however. > Durability: I'd say it's a tie. These are tough machines. Maintain 'em and > they go a LONG way. > Range: The KLR has a bigger fuel tank with comparable mpg to the Honda. > > Maint. Chores: That's split area. The valves on the Honda are screw & > locknut adjustment. > It was really easy once you got the tank & plastic bodywork off. > It used to take me about 3 hours to change the oil, filter, plugs, set the > valves and synch the carbs. > The KLR has but one cylinder, 1 spark plug (to the Hondas 4 - two per cyl.) > & 1 carb. But, it has shim valve adjustment. > Engine: You gotta love that old 52 degree Honda V-twin. Tuned up and > synchronized, it's a really smooth ride. > The tranny shifted well and I never replaced a clutch. KLR? It a > counterbalanced thumper. It has character. > That is to say it shakes. But, not a bad kind of shake. LOL > > eddie > > >>> [Original Message] >>> From: Tumu Rock >>> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> >>> Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM >>> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp >>> >>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "transalp eddie" >>> > wrote: > >>>> Hello all! >>>> >>>> I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm >>>> >> hooked! >> >>>> Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps >>>> >>> >>> >>> How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike that I >>> >> originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty similar in >> terms of suspension and general layout. >> >>> Just curious >>> >>> da Vermonster >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > ------------------------------------ List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

--- On Mon, 6/1/09, E Hines wrote: From: E Hines Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR vs. Transalp To: "Chris Norloff" Cc: "KLR650 list" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 3:55 PM Look at the new BMW 800GS or 650GS. I think either would be better than the transalp and are new for 2009. I hope to have an 800 and/or 1200gs soon, but it will not be replacing the KLR. The KLR for the money and what it can do is the best bang for the buck. I have done long highway days, dirt roads, water crossings, and single track and it has not let me down. The KLR will out ride me. Look it bigdogadventures website. He has done many trips on numerous bikes, but I believe he has a soft spot for his KLR. I will try to always keep one in my stable. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Chris Norloff Cc: KLR650 list Sent: Monday, June 1, 2009 3:45:53 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR vs. Transalp Is the Honda Transalp available in the US? New? Used but less than 10 years old? I thought that was one of the great bikes that don't make it into the US. I sure would like a 2-cylinder DualSport bike. I'm getting thumped a lot with that single cylinder. thx Chris transalp eddie wrote: > After clocking well over 100km total on two 89' XL600V Transalps, here's my > early comparison with the roughly 500km I've got total on the KLR so far: > Weight: The Hondas are heavier and felt it. I took them off road a good bit > at times and had to be careful. > Height: I'm short. Even with a Corbin seat, a Transalp is a tall beastie. > The KLR is even taller. > But, my philosophy is simple> It's the bike's job to hold me > up, not the other way a round. I'm just there to provide balance. > > Brakes: With two discs vs. the Honda single disc/drum set up , the nod goes > to the KLR. The later Transalps have better brakes, however. > Durability: I'd say it's a tie. These are tough machines. Maintain 'em and > they go a LONG way. > Range: The KLR has a bigger fuel tank with comparable mpg to the Honda. > > Maint. Chores: That's split area. The valves on the Honda are screw & > locknut adjustment. > It was really easy once you got the tank & plastic bodywork off. > It used to take me about 3 hours to change the oil, filter, plugs, set the > valves and synch the carbs. > The KLR has but one cylinder, 1 spark plug (to the Hondas 4 - two per cyl.) > & 1 carb. But, it has shim valve adjustment. > Engine: You gotta love that old 52 degree Honda V-twin. Tuned up and > synchronized, it's a really smooth ride. > The tranny shifted well and I never replaced a clutch. KLR? It a > counterbalanced thumper. It has character. > That is to say it shakes. But, not a bad kind of shake. LOL > > eddie > > >>> [Original Message] >>> From: Tumu Rock >>> To: >>> Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM >>> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp >>> >>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "transalp eddie" >>> > wrote: > >>>> Hello all! >>>> >>>> I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm >>>> >> hooked! >> >>>> Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps >>>> >>> >>> >>> How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike that I >>> >> originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty similar in >> terms of suspension and general layout. >> >>> Just curious >>> >>> da Vermonster >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------ --------- --------- ------ >>> >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews. com >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/ klr650faq. html >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr com/dsnklr650Yah oo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews. com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/ klr650faq. html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr com/dsnklr650Yah oo! Groups Links > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

> [Original Message] > From: Chris Norloff > Cc: KLR650 list DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 6/1/2009 4:46:51 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR vs. Transalp > > Is the Honda Transalp available in the US? New? Used but less than 10 > years old? > > I thought that was one of the great bikes that don't make it into the US. > > I sure would like a 2-cylinder DualSport bike. I'm getting thumped a lot > with that single cylinder. > > thx > Chris > > > transalp eddie wrote: > > After clocking well over 100km total on two 89' XL600V Transalps,

> > early comparison with the roughly 500km I've got total on the KLR so

> > Weight: The Hondas are heavier and felt it. I took them off road a good

> > at times and had to be careful. > > Height: I'm short. Even with a Corbin seat, a Transalp is a tall

> > The KLR is even taller. > > But, my philosophy is simple> It's the bike's job to hold me > > up, not the other way a round. I'm just there to provide balance. > > > > Brakes: With two discs vs. the Honda single disc/drum set up , the nod

> > to the KLR. The later Transalps have better brakes, however. > > Durability: I'd say it's a tie. These are tough machines. Maintain 'em

> > they go a LONG way. > > Range: The KLR has a bigger fuel tank with comparable mpg to the Honda. > > > > Maint. Chores: That's split area. The valves on the Honda are screw & > > locknut adjustment. > > It was really easy once you got the tank & plastic bodywork off. > > It used to take me about 3 hours to change the oil, filter, plugs,

> > valves and synch the carbs. > > The KLR has but one cylinder, 1 spark plug (to the Hondas 4 - two per

> > & 1 carb. But, it has shim valve adjustment. > > Engine: You gotta love that old 52 degree Honda V-twin. Tuned up and > > synchronized, it's a really smooth ride. > > The tranny shifted well and I never replaced a clutch. KLR? It a > > counterbalanced thumper. It has character. > > That is to say it shakes. But, not a bad kind of shake. LOL > > > > eddie > > > > > >>> [Original Message] > >>> From: Tumu Rock > >>> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > >>> Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM > >>> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp > >>> > >>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "transalp eddie" > >>> > > wrote: > > > >>>> Hello all! > >>>> > >>>> I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm > >>>> > >> hooked! > >> > >>>> Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike that

> >>> > >> originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty similar in > >> terms of suspension and general layout. > >> > >>> Just curious > >>> > >>> da Vermonster > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ------------------------------------ > >>> > >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

> [Original Message] > From: Chris Norloff > > Cc: KLR650 list DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com

> Date: 6/1/2009 4:46:51 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR vs. Transalp > > Is the Honda Transalp available in the US? New? Used but less than 10 > years old? > > I thought that was one of the great bikes that don't make it into the

> > I sure would like a 2-cylinder DualSport bike. I'm getting thumped a

> with that single cylinder. > > thx > Chris > > > transalp eddie wrote: > > After clocking well over 100km total on two 89' XL600V Transalps,

> > early comparison with the roughly 500km I've got total on the KLR so

> > Weight: The Hondas are heavier and felt it. I took them off road a

> > at times and had to be careful. > > Height: I'm short. Even with a Corbin seat, a Transalp is a tall

> > The KLR is even taller. > > But, my philosophy is simple> It's the bike's job to hold me > > up, not the other way a round. I'm just there to provide balance. > > > > Brakes: With two discs vs. the Honda single disc/drum set up , the

> > to the KLR. The later Transalps have better brakes, however. > > Durability: I'd say it's a tie. These are tough machines. Maintain

> > they go a LONG way. > > Range: The KLR has a bigger fuel tank with comparable mpg to the

> > > > Maint. Chores: That's split area. The valves on the Honda are screw

> > locknut adjustment. > > It was really easy once you got the tank & plastic bodywork off. > > It used to take me about 3 hours to change the oil, filter, plugs,

> > valves and synch the carbs. > > The KLR has but one cylinder, 1 spark plug (to the Hondas 4 - two

> > & 1 carb. But, it has shim valve adjustment. > > Engine: You gotta love that old 52 degree Honda V-twin. Tuned up and > > synchronized, it's a really smooth ride. > > The tranny shifted well and I never replaced a clutch. KLR? It a > > counterbalanced thumper. It has character. > > That is to say it shakes. But, not a bad kind of shake. LOL > > > > eddie > > > > > >>> [Original Message] > >>> From: Tumu Rock

> >>> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com

> >>> Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM > >>> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp > >>> > >>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com

> >>> > > wrote: > > > >>>> Hello all! > >>>> > >>>> I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm > >>>> > >> hooked! > >> > >>>> Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike

> >>> > >> originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty similar

> >> terms of suspension and general layout. > >> > >>> Just curious > >>> > >>> da Vermonster > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ------------------------------------ > >>> > >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo

> >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo

> > >

> After clocking well over 100km total on two 89' XL600V Transalps,

> early comparison with the roughly 500km I've got total on the KLR so

> Weight: The Hondas are heavier and felt it. I took them off road a

> at times and had to be careful. > Height: I'm short. Even with a Corbin seat, a Transalp is a tall

> The KLR is even taller. > But, my philosophy is simple> It's the bike's job to hold me > up, not the other way a round. I'm just there to provide balance. > > Brakes: With two discs vs. the Honda single disc/drum set up , the nod

> to the KLR. The later Transalps have better brakes, however. > Durability: I'd say it's a tie. These are tough machines. Maintain 'em

> they go a LONG way. > Range: The KLR has a bigger fuel tank with comparable mpg to the

> > Maint. Chores: That's split area. The valves on the Honda are screw & > locknut adjustment. > It was really easy once you got the tank & plastic bodywork off. > It used to take me about 3 hours to change the oil, filter, plugs, set

> valves and synch the carbs. > The KLR has but one cylinder, 1 spark plug (to the Hondas 4 - two per

> & 1 carb. But, it has shim valve adjustment. > Engine: You gotta love that old 52 degree Honda V-twin. Tuned up and > synchronized, it's a really smooth ride. > The tranny shifted well and I never replaced a clutch. KLR? It a > counterbalanced thumper. It has character. > That is to say it shakes. But, not a bad kind of shake. LOL > > eddie > > >>> [Original Message] >>> From: Tumu Rock > >>> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com

>>> Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM >>> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp >>> >>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com

>>> > wrote: > >>>> Hello all! >>>> >>>> I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm >>>> >> hooked! >> >>>> Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps >>>> >>> >>> >>> How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike that

>>> >> originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty similar

>> terms of suspension and general layout. >> >>> Just curious >>> >>> da Vermonster >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo

>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo

> > > > >

> [Original Message] > From: Brent Tegler > To: ; KLR650 list DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 6/1/2009 6:17:24 PM > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] KLR vs. Transalp > > What about the KLE500, it looks like a dual sport and is a twin... not > sure if it is imported to the US/Canada > > Brent > Tengai rider, Fergus, Canada > > ---------------------------------- > > -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of transalp eddie > Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 5:08 PM > To: KLR650 list > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR vs. Transalp > > > > We got them for two model years here in the US: 1989 & 1990. The 89's > were > the postal truck white with red/blue stripes. > In 90', the color choices were red and a metallic bronze-ish color. > They were all priced near what a new CBR600 sold for. Not good in this > market at all. How bad of a sales dog were they? > Example: I bought a zero mile 89' new in 1993. It'd sat on the showroom > that long. > > eddie > > > [Original Message] > > From: Chris Norloff > > > > Cc: KLR650 list DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > > Date: 6/1/2009 4:46:51 PM > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR vs. Transalp > > > > Is the Honda Transalp available in the US? New? Used but less than 10 > > years old? > > > > I thought that was one of the great bikes that don't make it into the > US. > > > > I sure would like a 2-cylinder DualSport bike. I'm getting thumped a > lot > > with that single cylinder. > > > > thx > > Chris > > > > > > transalp eddie wrote: > > > After clocking well over 100km total on two 89' XL600V Transalps, > here's my > > > early comparison with the roughly 500km I've got total on the KLR so > far: > > > Weight: The Hondas are heavier and felt it. I took them off road a > good > bit > > > at times and had to be careful. > > > Height: I'm short. Even with a Corbin seat, a Transalp is a tall > beastie. > > > The KLR is even taller. > > > But, my philosophy is simple> It's the bike's job to hold me > > > up, not the other way a round. I'm just there to provide balance. > > > > > > Brakes: With two discs vs. the Honda single disc/drum set up , the > nod > goes > > > to the KLR. The later Transalps have better brakes, however. > > > Durability: I'd say it's a tie. These are tough machines. Maintain > 'em > and > > > they go a LONG way. > > > Range: The KLR has a bigger fuel tank with comparable mpg to the > Honda. > > > > > > Maint. Chores: That's split area. The valves on the Honda are screw > & > > > locknut adjustment. > > > It was really easy once you got the tank & plastic bodywork off. > > > It used to take me about 3 hours to change the oil, filter, plugs, > set the > > > valves and synch the carbs. > > > The KLR has but one cylinder, 1 spark plug (to the Hondas 4 - two > per > cyl.) > > > & 1 carb. But, it has shim valve adjustment. > > > Engine: You gotta love that old 52 degree Honda V-twin. Tuned up and > > > synchronized, it's a really smooth ride. > > > The tranny shifted well and I never replaced a clutch. KLR? It a > > > counterbalanced thumper. It has character. > > > That is to say it shakes. But, not a bad kind of shake. LOL > > > > > > eddie > > > > > > > > >>> [Original Message] > > >>> From: Tumu Rock > > > >>> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > > >>> Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM > > >>> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp > > >>> > > >>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , "transalp eddie" > > >>> > > > wrote: > > > > > >>>> Hello all! > > >>>> > > >>>> I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm > > >>>> > > >> hooked! > > >> > > >>>> Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps > > >>>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike > that > I > > >>> > > >> originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty similar > in > > >> terms of suspension and general layout. > > >> > > >>> Just curious > > >>> > > >>> da Vermonster > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> ------------------------------------ > > >>> > > >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo > http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo> ! Groups Links > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo > http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo> ! 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On Jun 1, 2009, at 3:55 PM, E Hines wrote: > > > Look at the new BMW 800GS or 650GS. I think either would be better > than the transalp and are new for 2009. I hope to have an 800 and/ > or 1200gs soon, but it will not be replacing the KLR. The KLR for > the money and what it can do is the best bang for the buck. I have > done long highway days, dirt roads, water crossings, and single > track and it has not let me down. The KLR will out ride me. Look > it bigdogadventures website. He has done many trips on numerous > bikes, but I believe he has a soft spot for his KLR. I will try to > always keep one in my stable. > > > > ________________________________ > From: Chris Norloff > Cc: KLR650 list DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, June 1, 2009 3:45:53 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR vs. Transalp > > Is the Honda Transalp available in the US? New? Used but less than 10 > years old? > > I thought that was one of the great bikes that don't make it into > the US. > > I sure would like a 2-cylinder DualSport bike. I'm getting thumped > a lot > with that single cylinder. > > thx > Chris > > transalp eddie wrote: > > After clocking well over 100km total on two 89' XL600V Transalps, > here's my > > early comparison with the roughly 500km I've got total on the KLR > so far: > > Weight: The Hondas are heavier and felt it. I took them off road > a good bit > > at times and had to be careful. > > Height: I'm short. Even with a Corbin seat, a Transalp is a tall > beastie. > > The KLR is even taller. > > But, my philosophy is simple> It's the bike's job to hold me > > up, not the other way a round. I'm just there to provide balance. > > > > Brakes: With two discs vs. the Honda single disc/drum set up , > the nod goes > > to the KLR. The later Transalps have better brakes, however. > > Durability: I'd say it's a tie. These are tough machines. > Maintain 'em and > > they go a LONG way. > > Range: The KLR has a bigger fuel tank with comparable mpg to the > Honda. > > > > Maint. Chores: That's split area. The valves on the Honda are > screw & > > locknut adjustment. > > It was really easy once you got the tank & plastic bodywork off. > > It used to take me about 3 hours to change the oil, filter, > plugs, set the > > valves and synch the carbs. > > The KLR has but one cylinder, 1 spark plug (to the Hondas 4 - two > per cyl.) > > & 1 carb. But, it has shim valve adjustment. > > Engine: You gotta love that old 52 degree Honda V-twin. Tuned up and > > synchronized, it's a really smooth ride. > > The tranny shifted well and I never replaced a clutch. KLR? It a > > counterbalanced thumper. It has character. > > That is to say it shakes. But, not a bad kind of shake. LOL > > > > eddie > > > > > >>> [Original Message] > >>> From: Tumu Rock > >>> To: > >>> Date: 5/31/2009 1:10:31 PM > >>> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New member / KLR vs. Transalp > >>> > >>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "transalp eddie" > > >>> > > wrote: > > > >>>> Hello all! > >>>> > >>>> I've been a KLR650 owner only since last Saturday and already I'm > >>>> > >> hooked! > >> > >>>> Previous bikes include two 1989 Honda Transalps > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> How's the KLR compare to the Transalp? The Transalp is the bike > that I > >>> > >> originally wanted but ended up with a KLR. They look mighty > similar in > >> terms of suspension and general layout. > >> > >>> Just curious > >>> > >>> da Vermonster > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ------------ --------- --------- ------ > >>> > >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews. com > >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/ klr650faq. > html > >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr com/dsnklr650Yah oo! Groups > Links > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------ > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews. com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/ klr650faq. html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr com/dsnklr650Yah oo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]