Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who didn't. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." -- Helen Keller __________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Rates near 39yr lows. $510,000 Loan for $1698/mo. Calcuate new payment. www.LowerMyBills.com/lre [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> Here in Durham, NC I see about 5 other KLR's on a regular basis. > One guy as a 1987 that looks like it was dropped here by plane...no > parachute, all the way up to a 2007 with 1500 miles on it. They > seem to be a lot more popular in the winter then about any bike, > including maybe BMW G and K bikes. > > Neil Doane wrote: Interestingly, here > in CO, I've probably seen another KLR on the road > about once out of every three rides.> > Neil > Longmont, CO > > On 11/20/06, Donald Dickerson wrote: > > Gee, ever try finding another KLR here in America? I have a long > > commute that takes me from outside of Houston, Texas, every > weekday, > > about 130 miles per day total. I pass lots of bikes, mostly Harleys > and > > clones, a few BMW DS bikes, LOTS of crotch rockets. I've had my KLR > > since May of this year. Saw one KLR, on the back of an RV. The > dealer > > (whom I am quite sure is FOS on a number of issues) says he sells a > few > > a month. Really? I guess they don't ride them on the street. Or > only > > when I'm at work. > > > > Those of us that ride KLR's must really be a small number. Never > saw > > one before I bought mine, never seen one since, either! > > > > > > > > --- John wrote: > > > > > I've had an interesting couple of weeks on the road. > > > > > > It started at the Lone Star Bike Rally in Galveston, TX. I had to > do > > > an inspection on a ship Saturday morning down there right in the > > > middle of everything. I rode the KLR down early and saw many > bikes. > > > (They were estimating 300,000 bikes, don't know what the official > > > count was). How many KLR's did I see? Zero. How many other DS > bikes? > > > Zero. There were a few sport bikes and Gold Wings but it was > > > definitely at least 90% cruisers. > > > > > > On Tuesday, I left for a short trip to West Africa. On the way > > > there, I had an 8 hour lay-over in Paris, so I jumped on a train > and > > > went downtown for a quick walk through the touristy areas. Paris > is > > > a DS bike mecca. Scooters are the predominant ride, but I saw > quite > > > a few DS bikes, far more than in the US. There was one C-Model > KLR > > > at Notre Dame, it was a ratty bike with brushed on Navy blue > paint. > > > There were quite a few Suzuki DR's, Honda XLR's (that's what was > on > > > the tank), Honda Trans-Alps, and BMW GS's. I saw a few bikes I > > > didn't recognize (the tank said "TD"). DS bikes were definitely > not > > > unusual there. > > > > > > That night I flew to Malabo in Equitorial Guinea. It's an island > on > > > the West coast, just off Cameroon. I figured there would be > plenty > > > of bikes there but it was mostly old Renaults, pickups and Land > > > Rovers. I saw a total of three bikes in Malabo. One cruiser style > > > bike and two yellow DS bikes (they said "Dingo" on the tank). I > was > > > driven to Luba (about 25 miles from Malabo). It was supposed to > be > > > an hour and a half drive but they recently paved the road and it > > > only took an hour (a beautiful wide highway with a 30 mph speed > > > limit!) > > > > > > Anyway, it was interesting. It's funny that in the urban jungle > of > > > Paris, there were loads of DS bikes but in the actual jungles of > > > Africa, there were very few. (At least that I saw) > > > > > > John > > > A18- Houston, TX > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat > them. > > > > Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who > didn't. > > > > "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not > exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. > Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." -- Helen > Keller > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Sponsored Link > > > > Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. > > $310k for $999/mo. Calculate new payment! > > www.LowerMyBills.com/lre > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sponsored Link > > $420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/month - Think You Pay Too Much For > Your Mortgage? Find Out!
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E Hines
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I belong to the Two Wheeled Texans in Tarrant County. We meet every Tuesday and have had as many as 7 KLR owners at one meeting. There are 4 regular KLR attendees, including myself. We usually out number all other single type bikes with the V-Strom our only true competition. I just came back from the Fall Colors Ride in Arkansas ( a great dual sport ride) and I rode up with two other KLR riders and had two cancel at the last minute due to personal problems. We met up with numerous other KLR riders while there. You may not see as many KLR riders everyday, but if you get involved with a local rider group you may find more. Most KLR riders in my area have other bikes, but love their KLR for what they bought it for.
Donald Dickerson wrote: Funny thing is, I live in a semi rural area with lots of true dirt
bikes and ATV's. But I never see another KLR. And just to offset what
my dealer had to say, I've been watching that new black 2007 (that
replaced my red 2006) in the showroom and so far it's been there 3
months. From what I've seen on the list, most of the Texas KLR riders
seem to be north and west of me.
--- Moose wrote:
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Ronald Criswell
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Houston is a big place. I ran into 4 Houston area riders in Big Bend
Ntl. Park about a month ago and rode out there with them. I used to
stay in touch with a kind of club/group of KLR guys from Houston that
rode in the forests over by New Waverly. They are there but Houston
is so spread out in size maybe that is why you don't see / notice them.
Criswell
On Nov 21, 2006, at 12:29 PM, Donald Dickerson wrote: > Funny thing is, I live in a semi rural area with lots of true dirt > bikes and ATV's. But I never see another KLR. And just to offset what > my dealer had to say, I've been watching that new black 2007 (that > replaced my red 2006) in the showroom and so far it's been there 3 > months. From what I've seen on the list, most of the Texas KLR riders > seem to be north and west of me. > > --- Moose wrote: > > > Here in Durham, NC I see about 5 other KLR's on a regular basis. > > One guy as a 1987 that looks like it was dropped here by plane...no > > parachute, all the way up to a 2007 with 1500 miles on it. They > > seem to be a lot more popular in the winter then about any bike, > > including maybe BMW G and K bikes. > > > > Neil Doane wrote: Interestingly, here > > in CO, I've probably seen another KLR on the road > > about once out of every three rides.
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Jud Jones
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It must depend on where you are. I can hardly go anywhere around here without seeing a
KLR. (I live in the MPLS./St. Paul area) There are four KLR owners in my local BMW club,
plus one with a DRZ400s, and another rider with three KTMs. There are typically anywhere
from 4 to 10 KLRs at a local monthly bike night, one that draws several hundred bikes. My
local dualsport page ( http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TC_Dualsport/?
yguid=134437470 ) has 71 members, most of them KLRists. When a group of eleven went
to Copper Canyon last March, there were four KLRs on the trip, while three of us left ours
at home in favor of lighter bikes.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, E Hines wrote: > > I belong to the Two Wheeled Texans in Tarrant County. We meet every Tuesday and have had as many as 7 KLR owners at one meeting. There are 4 regular KLR attendees, including myself. We usually out number all other single type bikes with the V-Strom our only true competition. I just came back from the Fall Colors Ride in Arkansas ( a great dual sport ride) and I rode up with two other KLR riders and had two cancel at the last minute due to personal problems. We met up with numerous other KLR riders while there. You may not see as many KLR riders everyday, but if you get involved with a local rider group you may find more. Most KLR riders in my area have other bikes, but love their KLR for what they bought it for. > > Donald Dickerson wrote: Funny thing is, I live in a semi rural area with lots of true dirt > bikes and ATV's. But I never see another KLR. And just to offset what > my dealer had to say, I've been watching that new black 2007 (that > replaced my red 2006) in the showroom and so far it's been there 3 > months. From what I've seen on the list, most of the Texas KLR riders > seem to be north and west of me. > > --- Moose wrote: > > > Here in Durham, NC I see about 5 other KLR's on a regular basis. > > One guy as a 1987 that looks like it was dropped here by plane...no > > parachute, all the way up to a 2007 with 1500 miles on it. They > > seem to be a lot more popular in the winter then about any bike, > > including maybe BMW G and K bikes. > > > > Neil Doane wrote: Interestingly, here > > in CO, I've probably seen another KLR on the road > > about once out of every three rides.
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Donald Dickerson
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Wow, New Waverly...yeah they are a bit away from me. I'll just keep
looking. Yeah, Houston is big, but if there are KLR's I oughta see one
once in awhile.
--- Ronald Criswell wrote:
Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who didn't. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." -- Helen Keller ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Compare mortgage rates for today. Get up to 5 free quotes. www2.nextag.com> Houston is a big place. I ran into 4 Houston area riders in Big Bend > > Ntl. Park about a month ago and rode out there with them. I used to > stay in touch with a kind of club/group of KLR guys from Houston that > > rode in the forests over by New Waverly. They are there but Houston > is so spread out in size maybe that is why you don't see / notice > them. > > Criswell > On Nov 21, 2006, at 12:29 PM, Donald Dickerson wrote: > > > Funny thing is, I live in a semi rural area with lots of true dirt > > bikes and ATV's. But I never see another KLR. And just to offset > what > > my dealer had to say, I've been watching that new black 2007 (that > > replaced my red 2006) in the showroom and so far it's been there 3 > > months. From what I've seen on the list, most of the Texas KLR > riders > > seem to be north and west of me. > > > > --- Moose wrote: > > > > > Here in Durham, NC I see about 5 other KLR's on a regular basis. > > > One guy as a 1987 that looks like it was dropped here by > plane...no > > > parachute, all the way up to a 2007 with 1500 miles on it. They > > > seem to be a lot more popular in the winter then about any bike, > > > including maybe BMW G and K bikes. > > > > > > Neil Doane wrote: Interestingly, here > > > in CO, I've probably seen another KLR on the road > > > about once out of every three rides.
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Donald Dickerson
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I seem to have heard of TWT. I'll have to look at a map to see where
Tarrant county is. If you guys are closest to me I'll ride out sometime
and see what's up. Thanks!
--- E Hines wrote:
Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who didn't. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." -- Helen Keller ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Rates near 39yr lows. $420,000 Loan for $1399/mo. Calcuate new payment. www.LowerMyBills.com/lre>> I belong to the Two Wheeled Texans in Tarrant County. We meet every > Tuesday and have had as many as 7 KLR owners at one meeting. There > are 4 regular KLR attendees, including myself. We usually out number > all other single type bikes with the V-Strom our only true > competition. I just came back from the Fall Colors Ride in Arkansas > ( a great dual sport ride) and I rode up with two other KLR riders > and had two cancel at the last minute due to personal problems. We > met up with numerous other KLR riders while there. You may not see > as many KLR riders everyday, but if you get involved with a local > rider group you may find more. Most KLR riders in my area have other > bikes, but love their KLR for what they bought it for. > > Donald Dickerson wrote: Funny > thing is, I live in a semi rural area with lots of true dirt > bikes and ATV's. But I never see another KLR. And just to offset what > my dealer had to say, I've been watching that new black 2007 (that > replaced my red 2006) in the showroom and so far it's been there 3 > months. From what I've seen on the list, most of the Texas KLR riders > seem to be north and west of me. > > --- Moose wrote: > > > Here in Durham, NC I see about 5 other KLR's on a regular basis. > > One guy as a 1987 that looks like it was dropped here by plane...no > > parachute, all the way up to a 2007 with 1500 miles on it. They > > seem to be a lot more popular in the winter then about any bike, > > including maybe BMW G and K bikes. > > > > Neil Doane wrote: Interestingly, here > > in CO, I've probably seen another KLR on the road > > about once out of every three rides.
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My old Hodaka was indestructible. Rode it WFO 8 years. Only seized it
once ......... er using a buddies magic mix premix when I needed gas.
He wasn't known to use good oil ...... and like to run way .....
lean. I had about 3 inches of mud on the cylinder and head when it
decided not to go anymore. A new rod and wrist pins and bearings and
it was good to go WFO for another coupla years. Emery clothed the
piston with no re bore. Still running fine when I sold it in a garage
sale. It went down many trails sometimes passing bigger bikes, a few
MX races, trials and one short track event.
criswell
On Nov 21, 2006, at 9:05 PM, thomaz900cc wrote: > Many posts here rave and some brag on the KLR. To put "things" in > perspective...ALL bikes have problems. I used to think an old 750 > Honda > (sohc) was indestructable..... Nope! > How about my 1974 BMW R90/6?... Nope! > My 03'Triumph Trophy? So far very close...but. ...Nope! > > The level of maintainence you are willing and able to give ANY > motorcycle will determine it's specific value and reliability to you. > > Example: My buddy Jim has ridden a 78'? Yamaha SR 500 in the > IronButt...2or3 times, (I forget the exact number). > The last go around his tranny failed. The bike had 100,000+ on it when > he left the starting point. > > My take on the KLR is this; Single cylinder bikes in general are VERY > additive and reliable, but only if you make it so. > > Cheers, > Tom, > Central IL. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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