did he scare you too ? nklr thanks!!

[S. B. Lawrence]

I've owned both. The better launcher would IAL win any drag race because, like you said, raw HP numbers are not the whole story (fwiw the 883 is rated conservatively to make the 1200's price premium look like less of a ripoff than it really is). As for curves, it would depend on how rough the road is. Base model mid-control Sportsters have respectable clearance and geometry (as opposed to the more radical "C" models) and can go around curves far better than you think on a *smooth* road. They have been known to embarrass many a sportbike novice. But basic suspension that's weak on control and short on travel will force a bone-stocker to slow *way* down at the first sign of imperfect pavement.

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > Raw HP is a poor judge of bike performance on actual roads. The fact > that HD can turn a 100hp XR750 into a 38hp 883 is an engineering feat on > its own. > > Since the KLR is a LOT lighter, a stock 883 would lose (badly) on the > drag strip. And on any road with curves, the 883 would appear to be > moving backwards.

[Judson D. Jones]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Arden Kysely" wrote: - > > The coolest bike I ever owned was a '75 Honda CB400 Four, in red. Splendid choice. My brother had a '75, also red, with a little quarter fairing. Sweeet bike. Jud

[Judson D. Jones]

Well, if it's going to be the coolest bike ever owned, then mine has to be the DBD34 Gold Star. It was a beater, so I didn't have to be afraid to ride it. It's still around, and I wish I still had it, natch.

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ramey" wrote: > On cool bikes owned, the first one I had was a 61 Yamaguchi. Imported by a > service man. Year was 63. No one knew what to make of a 2 stroke, 250 cc, > twin. It was low low. Had little idea of what was going on, but it was > fast-so to speak. Only thing faster in town was Shortys' 650 Triumph. Small > town. Found later it was the parent of the famous Hodaka brand. Shoulda kept > it for the past forty years. Restored it would be worth a fortune. I'd be > rolling in doohickeys. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now > http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ > courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[david gay]

Coolest bike that I had when I was young, had to be a 1975 Suzuki GT-750 Water buffalo. It had J&R expansion chambers and K&N individual Air filters. Sounded like a mad bubble bee. Of course it was one hell of a flexey flyer around corners, but at 16 I thought all bikes handled that way. Dave A12 Robert Diaz wrote:Ok since we are on the coolest bike ever owned thread, I would like to chip in with my coolest bike. I would have to say it was a Yammy RD 400, man that was a quick bike! Light to light it was one of the quickest bikes I have ever owned. The only thing with that bike was that everybody I knew that had one eventually wrecked it because it was too fast! Great bike for wheelies and for those off the light races. I still occasionally pick up a Cycle Trader and check the Yammy section for an RD 400. Hopefully I can pick one up in good condition someday. My .02! Cheers! Rob D A15 '84 KL 600 The coolest bike I ever owned was a '75 Honda CB400 Four, in red.

> Bought it new in August '75 with my summer's earning > as a river > guide, then rode it from SoCal to Chicago chasing a > girl I'd met on a > river trip. Saw a lot of corn on that trip. The > girl's long gone, but > I still like Chicago. > > __Arden > >

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[Chuck MacKarness, CQA]

Has to be a Kawasaki Samurai 350 A7 - 2 stroke twin, with rotary valves and oil injection (cool for '67). Wild torque and surging HP, the bike was quick even by todays standards, Kawasaki's response to the RD350 (looking into the future 5 years...)? http://www.kjmv.nl/fotogalerij/kawasakiA7350%201968.htm Rev. Chuck

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., david gay wrote: > > Coolest bike that I had when I was young, had to be a 1975 Suzuki GT-750 Water buffalo. It had J&R expansion chambers and K&N individual Air filters. Sounded like a mad bubble bee. Of course it was one hell of a flexey flyer around corners, but at 16 I thought all bikes handled that way. > > Dave A12 > > > Robert Diaz wrote:Ok since we are on the coolest bike ever owned > thread, I would like to chip in with my coolest bike. > I would have to say it was a Yammy RD 400, man that > was a quick bike! Light to light it was one of the > quickest bikes I have ever owned. The only thing with > that bike was that everybody I knew that had one > eventually wrecked it because it was too fast! Great > bike for wheelies and for those off the light races. > I still occasionally pick up a Cycle Trader and check > the Yammy section for an RD 400. Hopefully I can > pick one up in good condition someday. My .02! > Cheers! > > Rob D > A15 > '84 KL 600 > > > > > > The coolest bike I ever owned was a '75 Honda CB400 > Four, in red. > > Bought it new in August '75 with my summer's earning > > as a river > > guide, then rode it from SoCal to Chicago chasing a > > girl I'd met on a > > river trip. Saw a lot of corn on that trip. The > > girl's long gone, but > > I still like Chicago. > > > > __Arden > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now > http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive medley & videos from Greatest Hits CD > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ricardo Pontes]

Coolest bike other than the klr650 is the KTM DUKE!!

[Mark]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ricardo Pontes" wrote:

> > Coolest bike other than the klr650 is the KTM DUKE!!

The introduction for me was a Cushman Eagle, 2 speed, 8hp, prolly a 62 model as I recall. Road the wheels off that sled. Still carry fond memories and a few scars with me. That's the biotch that gave me this infection, wind in yer face, bugs in yer teeth, no tach or speedo, you knew the power band by the sweet song of the exhaust and the feel as the tug of acceleration softens into just a gentle pull, then nothing but harder vibration. Freedom, to ride, pick your line, explore the new world around the next corner, find out early the limits of you skill, live through the slow motion crash, and red-ugly scabs of road rash, and go on later to learn the boundaries of the bike, your bike. Sometimes it's about the road, sometimes about the bike. And now and then, it's about the rider. But the magic only comes alive in the moment of the ride. Mark. A11

[Tony Cornett]

Well said Mark. Our country owes more than we can ever repay to the Men that fought or supported our right to remain free. God Bless each and every one of you. TC

----- Original Message ----- From: "mark" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 12:15 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Did he scare you too ? nklr THANKS!! > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "mnron2002" wrote: > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Mark St.Hilaire, Sr" wrote: > > > > Personaly, I did three tours in 'Nam. I have been shot, stabbed > > and > > > > have lost too many Brothers. Nobody on this list would care > about > > > > that, and I don't expect them to. > > > > > > Well sir, I'd have to say you're wrong on that one. It's not like > > all that > > > happened to you during a drunken Friday night at the bars. (If it > > DID, I'd > > > feel it was too bad things turned out that way for you, but that > > you had > > > brought it on yourself.) > > > > > > I sincerely appreciate what you, and all our veterans have done > for > > us, and > > > I DO care that the cost to you was high... > > > > > > With honest thanks, > > > > > > Mark > > > > > > > I have to say "Ditto" to Mark's thanks to those that have fought > and > > paid for our "way of life", which we take for granted too many > times. > > > > THANK YOU to all who served!! > > > > MNRon > > Ron Crandell > > St. Cloud, MN > > Me too, I'm damn proud of US vets! ...every day of the year, > not just saying that cause of memorial day. > > Thanks for shouldering an awesome burden. I hope to God our country > remains worthy of the sacrifices each of you made. > > Mark. > A11 > > "The price of liberty is eternal vigilence.", Thomas Jefferson > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >