soon to be a klrer.

[itiswhatitis@lvcm.com]

OK, OK, I'm biting the bullet. Been a street rider ever since I was born, or so it feels, but I can't resist the urge to go exploring the desert of Nevada any more. So I'm getting ready to purchase a KLR after reading zillions of web pages on almost every brand of dual sport there is. Being 6'4" tall and 220 lbs., I think the bike can handle me better than most dual sports can. But I do have a few basic questions before I dip into my wallet. What's the oldest model I should look at that has most, if not all, of the current model's features? Cosmetics is not a concern to me. And I intend on tweaking the bike anyway to get the maximum torque, traction and stability I can. I'd appreciate any advice you can give to this soon-to-be dual sport convert from Honda Valkyrie street riding. Thanx. ChaoSun