good news/bad news

[gabe878]

thanks to those of you who helped me with my loss of power problem. Shure enough one of the carberator breather tubes was plugged with some mud. You guys know your stuff. Oh yeah, the Kawasaki mechanic couldnt even tell me what was wrong. Well, were back on the road again. Gabe D.

[Steven D. Thomas Jr.]

Ok, good news is seller has agreed to a $250 deduction from the original price because of the work required. The guy has been cool the whole time. So now, $1250 for bike + $700 to get on road = $1950, or approx KBB. I should mention I've looked for a used KLR650 for about a month in my area, this would be the first one I've found that wasn't 2003 or newer, and less than $3800. What's most important is this - how much longer does a '95 with 40k miles on it have left? Shop says the engine, trans, clutch, etc., is good. It might not be the best deal - but a bike for this price means I can buy it without a loan, not have to get collision, etc. I have to decide by tomorrow. Thanks for the advice you have given, and thanks for that which is coming!

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

At 6:56 PM -0700 9/8/05, Steven D. Thomas Jr. wrote:

>Ok, good news is seller has agreed to a $250 deduction >from the original price because of the work required. >The guy has been cool the whole time. So now, $1250 >for bike + $700 to get on road = $1950, or approx KBB.

I still think you're getting screwed for the price to get it on the road. Shop around and/or learn to order parts and do the work yourself like any self-respecting dualsport bike owner.

>What's most important is this - how much longer does a >'95 with 40k miles on it have left? Shop says the >engine, trans, clutch, etc., is good.

Assuming that's true and it's blowing no oil and making no weird noises, it could last you many years. I'd say you're good to at least 60K. Your mileage may vary.

>It might not be the best deal - but a bike for this >price means I can buy it without a loan, not have to >get collision, etc. I have to decide by tomorrow.

If you're in a hurry to get a bike, then go for it. But, as the riding season winds down a better deal may surface. Also, if you're willing to travel a couple hundred miles and ride the bike home that would increase your chances of getting a better deal. Let us know how it goes. Mark

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Arden Kysely" wrote:

> Someone on the list a couple years back said they drill out the spot > on the shroud then use a nylon toilet seat bolt. Mine's broke and zip- > tied, but I'm not crazy about that solution, so I keep trying to > remember to buy toilet seat bolts.

Replace your toilet seat once in a while. You will have a steady supply of toilet seat bolts.