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[Russell Scott]

This is what somebody reported seeing pass by on the list last week. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/30april07_2008kawasaki_klr650.html R [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Russell Scott" wrote:

> > This is what somebody reported seeing pass by on the list last

week.

> > http://www.motorcycledaily.com/30april07_2008kawasaki_klr650.html > > R > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

Thanks Russell, Seems like the writers/riders liked the bike!--only real complaint that I could discern was the seat.... I wonder if the std aftermarket seats are going to bolt right on? I would think so as there is no mention of changing frame geometry other than the swingarm. Odd that the rider did not mention that the ride-report was a collective opinion of 'X' number of riders, as the previous lister suggested that there were several that passed him by while he was parked along the side of the road. Perhaps some were riding the 'old- faithful' as a comparison? revmaaatin.

[Jim Priest]

On 5/1/07, revmaaatin wrote:

> Seems like the writers/riders liked the bike!--only real complaint > that I could discern was the seat.... I wonder if the std > aftermarket seats are going to bolt right on? I would think so as > there is no mention of changing frame geometry other than the > swingarm.

Yes - it'll be interesting to see what current aftermarket add-ons will fit the new bike. Overall it was a positive review... If I had the money I'd consider upgrading for the better headlight and the fairing - esp. if I knew I could move my Corbin and barkbusters, etc over to the 08. Of course a quick look in my wallet makes me realize it's a moot point Jim

[Mike Frey]

That was me. I saw about 10 new KLRs pass me, in all 3 colors. I'm pretty sure they didn't see me, as I was well off the road and my bright green KLR was parked under a tree with bright green leaves (though no leaf color matches Kawasaki Green) It was the right area, although I was well inland from the coast. Given their probable route, the 270 mile figure quoted would be about right, however. Mike revmaaatin wrote:

>--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Russell Scott" >wrote: > > >>This is what somebody reported seeing pass by on the list last >> >> >week. > > >>http://www.motorcycledaily.com/30april07_2008kawasaki_klr650.html >> >>R >> >> >>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >Thanks Russell, >Seems like the writers/riders liked the bike!--only real complaint >that I could discern was the seat.... I wonder if the std >aftermarket seats are going to bolt right on? I would think so as >there is no mention of changing frame geometry other than the >swingarm. > >Odd that the rider did not mention that the ride-report was a >collective opinion of 'X' number of riders, as the previous lister >suggested that there were several that passed him by while he was >parked along the side of the road. Perhaps some were riding the 'old- >faithful' as a comparison? >revmaaatin. > > > >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 > > > > > >

[Animal Magnetizm]

50lbs HEAVIER than the old model????? Is that right? That changes things a bit. 06 a claimed 337 pounds dry 08 a claimed dry weight of 386 pounds Gordon Animal Magnetizm Bainbridge Island, WA http://animalmagnetizm.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mike Frey]

They changed the weight to a more realistic "dry weight" Our bikes weigh right around 400 pounds with a full tank of gas. Animal Magnetizm wrote:

>50lbs HEAVIER than the old model????? Is that right? That changes things a bit. > >06 a claimed 337 pounds dry >08 a claimed dry weight of 386 pounds > > >Gordon >Animal Magnetizm >Bainbridge Island, WA >http://animalmagnetizm.com/ > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >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 > > > > > >

[Blake Sobiloff]

On 4/30/07, Russell Scott wrote:

> This is what somebody reported seeing pass by on the list last week. > > http://www.motorcycledaily.com/30april07_2008kawasaki_klr650.html

Thanks, Russell! I was hoping they'd mention something about the durability of the new bodywork, as the show model didn't seem too robust from reports from others. Otherwise, it does sound substantially improved. Who doesn't want more horsepower and better lights? The suspension changes don't sound too bad, either. Heck, I probably only have another 80K miles left in my current KLR. Maybe I'll pick up a 2017 model. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[E.L. Green]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Blake Sobiloff" wrote:

> On 4/30/07, Russell Scott wrote: > > http://www.motorcycledaily.com/30april07_2008kawasaki_klr650.html > > Thanks, Russell! I was hoping they'd mention something about the > durability of the new bodywork, as the show model didn't seem too > robust from reports from others. Otherwise, it does sound > substantially improved. Who doesn't want more horsepower and better > lights? The suspension changes don't sound too bad, either. > > Heck, I probably only have another 80K miles left in my current KLR. > Maybe I'll pick up a 2017 model.

Oh come on, you want it. You know you want it. I'm saying the same thing, but we both know that we're gonna have this thing in our respective garages by the end of the year . -E

[Blake Sobiloff]

On 5/1/07, E.L. Green wrote:

> Oh come on, you want it. You know you want it.

I know I want it, but I want it in a garage I own, not a garage I rent. Yes, I'm saving for a house (and as anyone from the area knows, the prices around here are nuts!). -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[Russell Scott]

My take from the review and Elden's article is good news for consumers, not so good news for aftermarket sellers of brake rotors, doohickeys, fork braces, and springs. Kawi seems to have addressed all the major issues people have with the bike. The question now is did they miss anything? Only longer term use by the public will tell. R -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Blake Sobiloff Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 1:04 PM To: E.L. Green Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Motorcycle Daily's 2008 KLR ride report

On 5/1/07, E.L. Green wrote: > Oh come on, you want it. You know you want it. I know I want it, but I want it in a garage I own, not a garage I rent. Yes, I'm saving for a house (and as anyone from the area knows, the prices around here are nuts!). -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]