reg and ins cards ??

[sonn7777]

Getting back into motorcycling this spring and currently considering the 650 as my 1st choice: Will Ride 70% road, 30% dirt roads/dual track. 50% of the time with wife. Will I (we!) be satisfied riding 2-up? We have over 10 years and several thousands miles on our KHS Mountain (Bike) Tandem. (Alternatives eargerly accepted)

[dumbazz650]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "sonn7777" wrote:

> Getting back into motorcycling this spring and currently

considering

> the 650 as my 1st choice: > Will Ride 70% road, 30% dirt roads/dual track. 50% of the time with > wife. > > Will I (we!) be satisfied riding 2-up? > We have over 10 years and several thousands miles on our KHS > Mountain (Bike) Tandem. > > (Alternatives eargerly accepted)

The KLR650 tips the scales at about 400lbs w/ full tank. Payload is rated at almost 400lbs. If you and the wife will come close to that load, you'll be stretching the limits of comfort on the KLR. It pulls like a tractor, but on a good day only puts out 38hp. As a solo riders bike it excels at doing lost of things reasonably well. It's a great adventure bike, fun town bike, fun trail bike (on the right trails), and good at fair weather commuting. Two up, dunno for sure. MarkB

[wannabsmooth1]

You may want to look at the 650 V-Strom. A little heavier than the KLR, much more powerful, not as dirt worthy. But, if it's dirt roads pretty much, will probably be ok, depending on rider. Buy a couple of used KLR's, for the price of a new Strom. 1 for you, 1 for her. MC --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dumbazz650" wrote:

> --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "sonn7777" wrote: > > Getting back into motorcycling this spring and currently > considering > > the 650 as my 1st choice: > > Will Ride 70% road, 30% dirt roads/dual track. 50% of the time

with

> > wife. > > > > Will I (we!) be satisfied riding 2-up? > > We have over 10 years and several thousands miles on our KHS > > Mountain (Bike) Tandem. > > > > (Alternatives eargerly accepted) > > The KLR650 tips the scales at about 400lbs w/ full tank. Payload

is

> rated at almost 400lbs. If you and the wife will come close to

that

> load, you'll be stretching the limits of comfort on the KLR. It > pulls like a tractor, but on a good day only puts out 38hp. > > As a solo riders bike it excels at doing lost of things reasonably > well. It's a great adventure bike, fun town bike, fun trail bike > (on the right trails), and good at fair weather commuting. > > Two up, dunno for sure. > > MarkB

[Everett]

I have spent the last two summers treading the dirt, pavement, water and snow with my girlfriend on the back of my A13. Although I have been riding enduros and dual-sports since elementary school. I lead the Honda and Harley demo rides for my local dealer and I teach the Canada Safety Council Training Program. Bid Deal!! :O) My point is that my girlfriend has the opportunity of being a passenger on a wide variety of motorcycles. I will not forget the look on the crowds face when after leading the 100th Anniversary Harley ride the head Harley guy says "did you enjoy spending the entire day riding on Harleys?" My girlfriend responded enthusiastically with, "Yes, but it is not nearly as comfortable as my boyfriend's Kawasaki!" Sarah finds the stock seat comfortable on her butt and only complains about the vibration through the foot pegs. I ride off off- road with her often. We head into the mountains system of the Cape Breton Highlands, climb ski hills etc. Oddly enough this is often with a 16 tooth sprocket installed, although I do throw the 14 on when we intend to spend more than a day in the deep woods. I am 100% comfortable with the way the KLR handles two-up riding on dirt roads, trails and pavement. I firmly believe that your success with the KLR is directly related to your level of riding and interests (and no doubt alot of other crap that I cannot think of right now.) You might want to look into taking or re-taking a motorcycle instruction course some weekend just to brush back up on the skills. I am not sure what is available in your area, but my group also offers a 1 day Experienced Riders Course ERC. You take this course on your own bike. Quiet days on dirt roads and side roads will give you plently of relatively safe opportunity to explore the bike and your surroundings. If you steer towards Cape Breton (albeit on a KLR or tandem) feel free to drop me a line. Everett

[agh19]

I made a little naugahyde pouch that's velcro-ed to the inside of the fairing. My cards are in a ziplock bag inside it. I don't have to dig through a tankbag or pull off the seat if I need them. You can't really see the pouch unless you're looking for it. Alan --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "vintageracer888" wrote:

> here in pa we have to carry a registration aswell as our insurance > cards. i assume the rest of the country is the same. anyway... im > wondering where you guys store your cards ?? my klr has no luggage

on

> it so thats not an option. i bought a waterproof wallet holder

that

> the surfers use to put my paperwork in. so again .... where do you > guys mount a holder or do u keep them in your wallet ?? needs to be > easy access yet out of site.. thanks, scott