beginner kl650
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:38 pm
EXACTLY (DITO)
I will most likely take off soon to go to NC (750+- Miles) But by way of heading NORTH THEN EAST first, (4000 miles) And will be taking the KLR Instead of the K1200lt, just because I Love making "DETOURS" down Dirt roads ETC!!
What it IS PERFECT AT doing, is..........Being the ALPURPOSE, JACK OF ALL TRADES bike.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]>________________________________ > From: Jeff Khoury >To: revmaaatin >Cc: DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 12:17 PM >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Beginner KL650 > > > >A couple of months ago, I did 3,000 miles in a little over a week on the KLR, about half of it interstate riding. Now, for those interstate stretches I would certainly have preferred to be riding my trusty DL1000, for sure. But when I got to Moab, it made the less-than-stellar highway performance of the KLR all worthwhile. We were able to traverse trails that the DL would never have made, and it performed admirably. > >The thing is that the KLR -CAN- do nearly anything. It may not be the "absolute best" at any of those things, but it can do them all. A touring bike would have gotten me there more comfortably, a dirt bike could have done the trails better. Few bikes can do it better overall. > >Actual cash value: $0.02 > >-Jeff Khoury > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "revmaaatin" >To: "DSN KLR650" >Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:58:16 PM >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Beginner KL650 > >--- In mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com , Desert Datsuns wrote: >> >> >> What is your daily commute like? Distance and speed limit? This could play a big factor in what bike is right for you. The KLR is not a great freeway/interstate bike, the BMW's are better for that. But being a beginner I wouldn't recommend the Beemers. I love my KLR, but wouldn't do a cross coury trip on it, unless it was off the interstate. >> Ryan >> Phoenix > >yawn. (grin) >I respectfully disagree with the desert Datsun... > >No bike is comfortable if it does not fit you (tuned to your body) >or >is not fit to ride. = proper, timely maintenance. > >With a proper seat and proper tires, and a proper attitude, you could make a KLX/KLR250 a commuter or ride it 1750 miles in 5 days without difficulty. wait. who could know for sure? > >I did that. shrug. >Remember, >Most of the world rides a 125cc and get along just fine. > >My second set of KLR650 wheels trimmed to D607 made the KLR an entirely different bike. The same bike with Maxxis (D606) clones was pretty buzzy. > >You will be able to change the bike by adding raising links; you will do just fine as a commuter on this machine, and if properly equipped, can ride it just about anywhere, 5-800 miles a day without much difficulty. > >Is a BMW 'better'? >perhaps. >What really defines, a bike as 'better'? >You can buy 3 nicely equipped KLR's for the price one BMW and you won't have to change your hat size or your friends. > >Is a KLR an interstate bike? >I have no problems riding it on the interstate; yet, I choose not to ride there anymore than necessary. >With the proper tires, it will do interstates as well as any bike. >yawn. >And you will still have a bike that is capable of riding around the world. > >IMO, >90% of the complaints you read about a bike is the rider, not the bike. Most of what you hear in complaints are overinflated and self propitiating. > >The KLR? >It's a motorcycle. One of the best buys for the money. >Yes, there are better; but not for the money = great value. > >Change the gas and clean your face shield. Often. >You will have fun. > >revmaaatin. > > >