[dsn_klr650] newbie needs bike

[Rob Heywood]

I would imagine, although not speaking with a lot of knowledge about the NX, that the KLR will be a bit more comfortable and controlable. For what it's worth!! The best way to prevent thiefs from taling your saddle bags is simply to take them off the bike and with you. Good Luck!! Kurt Simpson wrote:

> > I'm new to motorcycling and looking for something to start off on. > > Suggestions made to me include getting a 250cc or smaller bike, and a used > > dual sport to abuse to death as I learn. I will be primarily riding around > > the streets, going to/from classes, etc. I came upon two such bikes in my > > area, a '91 KLR 250 and a '92 Honda NX250. Someone had also suggested the > > Sherpa to me but I'm sorta poor and need to spend $$ on safety equipment > > too. > > > > Anyway, what are the differences between the KLR and the NX? Is one better > > suited for my needs than the other? How do you prevent thiefs from taking > > your saddle bags? > > I'm not sure of your budget but if you could afford $2200-$2,500 you could > get a nice DR350SE and be set for many years of riding... > > Kurt > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Avoid the lines and visit avis.com for quick and easy online > reservations. Enjoy a compact car nationwide for only $29 a day! > Click here for more details. > http://click.egroups.com/1/3011/3/_/911801/_/956095294/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com