: a19 vs other models

[Dylan Hughes]

First time on the site, Does anyone like me suffer from small legs? I have a 1988 A3 model Klr650, which I've restored back to life with a complete overhaul. My only problem is that due to the high seat height, i'm having problems with not being able to reach the floor very well. The Unitrack suspention is at it's lowest setting and I could still lose at least an inch to get my feet safely on the floor. Any suggestions?? Also I have some 88 KLR wheels, front fork, fuel tank, handel bars, various bit's and pices for sale. 150 for the lot. Dylan Hughes * mailto:dylan.hughes@... This e-mail, and any attachment, is confidential. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system, do not use or disclose the information in any way, and notify me immediately. The contents of this message may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC, unless specifically stated.

[Christopher Throop]

Hi everyone, As a potential buyer who's never ridden a klr 650 I'm wondering if my 30-31 inch inseam would make this bike too tall for me? I would be riding on the street mostly. If so, is there a way of lowering it slightly? Also, what do the letter-number designations mean (like A15)? Chris Throop '86 BMW R80 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

[steve pye]

-----Original Message----- From: Christopher Throop To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, April 08, 2001 6:51 PM

>Hi everyone, >never ridden a klr 650 , is there a way of lowering it slightly? > >Also, what do the letter-number designations mean >(like A15)? > >Chris Throop >'86 BMW R80

Some folks use lowering links for the rear suspension, not sure where to get them. Check with Fred Hink at www.arrowheadmotorsports.com A1 is the first KLR 650- 1987 A2- 1988 A3- 1989 etc....etc.. Cheers, Steve Pye

[Kurt Simpson (Dual Sport News)]

As a potential buyer who's never ridden a klr 650 I'm wondering if my 30-31 inch inseam would make this bike too tall for me? I would be riding on the street mostly. If so, is there a way of lowering it slightly? Also, what do the letter-number designations mean (like A15)? Chris Throop '86 BMW R80 I'm 30 and I do fine...I don't like the lowering links... Kurt

[Guest]

This link will answer your questions http://home.austin.rr.com/ironjungle/klrhistory.html and this one many more to come http://www.angelfire.com/ga/ericjazz/index.html

----- Original Message ----- From: "Kurt Simpson (Dual Sport News)" To: "Christopher Throop" ; DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 7:39 PM Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] seat height > As a potential buyer who's never ridden a klr 650 I'm > wondering if my 30-31 inch inseam would make this bike > too tall for me? I would be riding on the street > mostly. If so, is there a way of lowering it slightly? > > Also, what do the letter-number designations mean > (like A15)? > > Chris Throop > '86 BMW R80 > > I'm 30 and I do fine...I don't like the lowering links... > > Kurt > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2 > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[jesbo@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/8/01 3:36:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, txthroop@... writes:

> Hi everyone, > As a potential buyer who's never ridden a klr 650 I'm > wondering if my 30-31 inch inseam would make this bike > too tall for me? I would be riding on the street > mostly. If so, is there a way of lowering it slightly? >

Those low links work great! Check "Dual Star" probably (www.dualstar.com) or contact Steve direct (qe@...) at Quality Engineering, makers of the links, for more info. I have a set to go on my KLR sometime next week. I have ridden the KLR with lowering links and it really makes a difference. Especially if you plan to do a lot of highway riding. The ride improves and the handling seems to be a bit better, not to mention being able to get a good foot plant when stopping. Some of the heavy "off road" users may not like the links (you do sacrifice some ground clearance) but, hey, you gotta ride your own ride! Do what's best and SAFE for you. Just an opinion ... but I WILL lower my KLR and I have a 32 inch inseam. Jess

[don beck]

I have several sets of lowering links available in both 1" and 1.5" drop. Contact me for more info at: dbeck13@..., thanks, don

[Henry (Terry) Brigham]

Hi Chris. I too am a 30" inseam and also 65yrsd old. My legs don't swing quit as freely as they used to so I got a set of lowering dog bones and with them, you raise the forks in the triple clamps 1 1/2". Works swell. I also bought a Corbin seat and that is great. Fun bike. I know you will enjoy one. The # designations are for the years. Mine is a 2000 model and its designation is,A14. The 2001s are A15. Have fun, Terry Rockport, Texas

[wingrj@aol.com]

I'm a 31" inseam and the bike sits just fine for me. I like the cowboy style boot and am able to sit with both feet flat. In a message dated 4/8/01 14:55:22, txthroop@... writes: << Hi everyone, As a potential buyer who's never ridden a klr 650 I'm wondering if my 30-31 inch inseam would make this bike too tall for me? I would be riding on the street mostly. If so, is there a way of lowering it slightly? >> Viewed best in the text font 'Courier' ___ /___\ (!* *!) __\^-^/__ / ___ \ _/ |___| \_ (__\=/ \=/__) O=|_[ ]_|=O \.---./ | = = | | =.-.= | !_|| ||_! =|| ||= <| |> | | | | _____`-'_____ Wish I could go through life like I go through traffic

[taffrail]

Just before Christmas I was over to the Kawasaki dealer we use for our 4 wheeler. I found a 02 Klr650 and sat on it. I could plant both heels on the floor with not a lot of trouble. This past week I was at a Honda dealer and sat on an XR650L. Tip toes is all that would touch. I could not begin to get my knee over the saddle without standing on the peg first. I can mount a GoldWing with the passenger already aboard so yes, I do know the tricks. Now I am wondering if the KLR 650 had been lowered. Or maybe the suspension was extremely weak. (No air?) I realize the XR650L is 2 inches higher but man, that was a tall 2 inches. taf