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[bsabobb@gateway.net]

I am currently contemplating purchasing a motorcycle sometime next year. Of all of the possible choices available I am continually drawn back to either the KLR250 or KLR650 as potential first rides. I like the combination of looks, all around versatility, price, and reduced power levels as compared against most other bikes. I certainly don't want to be overwhelmed with my first bike. What are everyone's thoughts on this? Additionally what is the concensus on purchasing a new versus used bike? Thanks, Brian

[Bob Weeks]

Brian, The KLR650 was my first bike as well. One of the recommendations that was given to me, that I will pass along....Go as big as you can. The KLR250 will be undersized within a few months. The 650 is heavy but you will get use to it quickly. Start out slow and easy, take a safety class and enjoy. IMHO Bob To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com cc: (bcc: Bob Weeks/SanDiego/Cymer) Subject: [DSN_klr650] 1st Bike I am currently contemplating purchasing a motorcycle sometime next year. Of all of the possible choices available I am continually drawn back to either the KLR250 or KLR650 as potential first rides. I like the combination of looks, all around versatility, price, and reduced power levels as compared against most other bikes. I certainly don't want to be overwhelmed with my first bike. What are everyone's thoughts on this? Additionally what is the concensus on purchasing a new versus used bike? Thanks, Brian

[Rob Tayloe]

If you are purchasing a first bike, then I definitely recommend a used bike. While the KLR has the attributes that you cite, you may wish to consider a first bike with a lower seat height (or get a used KLR that has been lowered). Of course, if you are really tall or have very long legs you may have no trouble with the taller seat height of the KLR. As a new rider, particularly one contemplating riding off-road (I'm assuming that that is one factor in getting a DP bike), you will likely fall. The damage to a used bike won't be as worrysome. Even experienced riders can have the zero (or near zero) mph tip-over. As a new rider you can expect a few of these. Whatever bike you decide to purchase, I strongly recommend that you take the beginning rider course from your local MotorCycle Safety Foundation. Call 800-446-9227 for the nearest MSF location. Ride Safely, Rob Tayloe nukemoto@... Columbus, Ohio

> I am currently contemplating purchasing a motorcycle sometime next > year. Of all of the possible choices available I am continually > drawn back to either the KLR250 or KLR650 as potential first rides. > I like the combination of looks, all around versatility, price, and > reduced power levels as compared against most other bikes. I > certainly don't want to be overwhelmed with my first bike. What are > everyone's thoughts on this? Additionally what is the concensus on > purchasing a new versus used bike?

[Dennis R. Eastman]

Hey Brian, My 2001 KLR650 is the first bike I have ever driven so I don't have anything to compare to. I am 5'6" and I find that the seat height is a little too high for me and have ordered the lowering links that will drop it down to a more comfortable level. Even if the links didn't exist, I can't imagine having gone with the 250. The 650 handles great on the road!!! I havn't had it off road yet as I am waiting to take the MSF Dirt Bike School to get me oriented with how my bike will handle beyond the pavement. If you a looking to cary any sort of load, the 650 has a very long seat and has a great rear cargo platform in which to strap your gear to. I carry around a computer bag on the back that weighs 15-20lbs and never really notice it back there. I couldn't have done this as well on the 250. If this is your first bike, I highly recommend the MSF (Motorcylce Safety Foundation) class!!! I took it about a month ago and it has made more aware of the dangers around me and more confident in my abilities. In my opinion, it's just like wearing a helmet, it just makes good sense. Good Luck, ~Dennis~ A15 deast@... Concord, NC -----Original Message----- From: bsabobb@... [mailto:bsabobb@...] Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 7:21 PM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] 1st Bike I am currently contemplating purchasing a motorcycle sometime next year. Of all of the possible choices available I am continually drawn back to either the KLR250 or KLR650 as potential first rides. I like the combination of looks, all around versatility, price, and reduced power levels as compared against most other bikes. I certainly don't want to be overwhelmed with my first bike. What are everyone's thoughts on this? Additionally what is the concensus on purchasing a new versus used bike? Thanks, Brian 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

[Tumu Rock]

On Wed, 22 Nov 2000 00:20:57 -0000, bsabobb@... wrote: I am currently contemplating purchasing a motorcycle sometime next year. Of all of the possible choices available I am continually drawn back to either the KLR250 or KLR650 as potential first rides. Additionally what is the concensus on purchasing a new versus used bike? Thanks, Brian The KLR650 was my first bike and I have no regrets whatsoever. I will never go a day in my life without one in my stable from this point forward if I can help it. As previuosly posted, take a class, go easy at first and the 650 will have you grinnin' from tha beginnin'. I suggest getting used (have it checked out first if you're not familiar) because a) you WILL drop it b) buying used leaves you more money for mods that you will inevitably seek soon after getting the bike (not to mention proper riding gear for yourself and lingerie for all the chicks you'll get with your new ride). I had the money to buy new and opted for used and quickly burned through the money I saved on goodies. dat brooklyn bum _______________________________________________________ Tired of slow Internet? Get @Home Broadband Internet http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html

[Don Detloff]

Gary, If you are replying from the web site, the default reply address is the person who sent the message. You have the option of changing this to the group address in the "to:" window. I think the default should be to the group address because there has been a few times that I forgot to make this change when I wanted the reply to go to the group. I think more messages are probably intended to go to the group rather than just one person. Don Detloff Fair (but still frezzing) Haven, MI A14

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, martig117@a... wrote: > when I open a post, choose reply, type a response, and select send, > should it not appear on the forum? I posted 2 replies on 11/21 > that "disappeared", and have had 2 replies to posts to which I > recieved duplicate email copies (I thought was an indication I was > receiving a personal response and a copy of a "new post") which also > never appeared on the post list. Is anyone else having this sort of > problem? > > Gary > A15