for sale: kawasaki klr 650 stock exhaust

[will gilmore]

I crashed during my road test to get a motorcycle license. Part of the test was to hit the brakes hard -- I did and tipped over with a full tank of gas before I could come to a complete stop. I was so humiliated I almost threw in the towel and put my A12 up for sale. I remember thinking to myself, at the age of 57 I have no business trying to learn to ride again. That was 3 years and 20,000 miles ago with only one mishap since then (loose gravel in a driveway). I plan to ride for as long as I can swing my leg over the saddle. I'd like to say the more I ride the more confident I become. Instead, I can say I've become more "at-one" with my bike but much more cautious when it comes to riding overall. In other words, as my skills have improved so has my ability to concentrate on other drivers and road conditions. I know immediately when I'm not in that zone when I feel in the least bit out of control or when my caution either isn't there or I'm uneasy or even fearful. At that point it's time to find a place to park, get out the water bottle and have a little conversation with myself -- perhaps reflecting a bit on the knarled chunk of metal and blood splatter I encountered not long ago that was once a youthful biker atop his crotchrocket. My conclusion is that we can become better riders and enjoy it more because of our age rather than vice versa. One more thing - My fave moment is pulling up to a guy on a bagger or alike at a stop light, commenting on how pretty his bike is and then asking him how it is in the mud. It makes me giggle and feel 18 again just for that moment. Will (60 year old silverback)

[tlh]

I agree with Will, most everything I do is getting better with age; not because I am getting better at it, I am just getting better at enjoying it. albatross

----- Original Message ----- From: Will Gilmore To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 10:22 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Afraid to ride - experience to share I crashed during my road test to get a motorcycle license. Part of the test was to hit the brakes hard -- I did and tipped over with a full tank of gas before I could come to a complete stop. I was so humiliated I almost threw in the towel and put my A12 up for sale. I remember thinking to myself, at the age of 57 I have no business trying to learn to ride again. That was 3 years and 20,000 miles ago with only one mishap since then (loose gravel in a driveway). I plan to ride for as long as I can swing my leg over the saddle. I'd like to say the more I ride the more confident I become. Instead, I can say I've become more "at-one" with my bike but much more cautious when it comes to riding overall. In other words, as my skills have improved so has my ability to concentrate on other drivers and road conditions. I know immediately when I'm not in that zone when I feel in the least bit out of control or when my caution either isn't there or I'm uneasy or even fearful. At that point it's time to find a place to park, get out the water bottle and have a little conversation with myself -- perhaps reflecting a bit on the knarled chunk of metal and blood splatter I encountered not long ago that was once a youthful biker atop his crotchrocket. My conclusion is that we can become better riders and enjoy it more because of our age rather than vice versa. One more thing - My fave moment is pulling up to a guy on a bagger or alike at a stop light, commenting on how pretty his bike is and then asking him how it is in the mud. It makes me giggle and feel 18 again just for that moment. Will (60 year old silverback) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[gmartin66]

Almost new Kawasaki KLR 650 stock exhaust. This unit was removed from a new 2005 w/less than 100 miles. No dents, dings or abrasions of any kind. As you know, Kawasaki will sell you this part for $427.. There is a photo of this part in the gallery. Please call if interested: 480.363.0533