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[Italian389@aol.com]

do you think a klr250 would be a good bike for a 15 yearold that is 6feet and weighs 140? also how do the 250s handle off road? are they better than the xt225 or the dr200se thanks for any info about the klr250

[John Shepherd]

Sounds like you have my son's twin there! My 15 year old 6 foot 145 lb son LOVES his 1990 KLR 250. But I would suggest that satisfaction is going to be based quite a bit on your son's riding skill/experience level. If he is novice to intermediate the KLR 250 will be great for him (or if you envision him riding on road with you when he is old enough). If you are looking for a STRICTLY dirt bike and are approaching advanced or expert skill level look hard at Honda XR's or even something bigger than a 250.

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Italian389@a... wrote: > do you think a klr250 would be a good bike for a 15 yearold that is > 6feet and weighs 140? also how do the 250s handle off road? are they > better than the xt225 or the dr200se thanks for any info about the > klr250 John "Rider" Shepherd (Portland, OR) 1996 KLR 650 A10 2000 Super Sherpa (wife's) 1990 KLR 250 (#1 son's) 1986 Montesa COTA 123 (for sale) 1979 Yamaha DT 125 (#2 son's) PW50 (looking) (daughter's)

[ED]

I am thinking about another DS bike. Anyone have a KLR250 and could share their feelings about this bike? How is it in the woods? Can it sustain 65/70 mph? I had a KLR650 and loved it on the highway, but thought it was a little too heavy on the trails. But I haven't ruled the KLR650 out. Ed

[john W]

I've had my 250 for a few months now. Pretty limited aftermarket market. I just rode into Seattle this am. on the Interstate. I'm doing a little over 8K rpm right at 70mph. I could prolly go to 80 down a slight hill but that'd be getting too close to redline for me for an extended time. When I dirt-ride, I let my kids ride the klr since it's lower than my yam-it200 so I don't have a whole lot of experience dirt-wise. It's pretty nimble, though. I'm really generally happy with my 250 - fun for around all over the place. Since I've had it I've replaced chain/sprockets, cleaned the carb to get it running (PO let it sit), some cables, etc and side covers. It starts right up without the choke, too.My plans when I found this 250 were to get a 650 but saw this'n for $500 so I couldn't resist it. I just sold one of my street bikes and am saving for a klr650, which will be my primary commuter bike. If you're gonna do more than occasional high-speed riding, I'd get the 650.hth Subject: KLR250 questions I am thinking about another DS bike. Anyone have a KLR250 and could share their feelings about this bike? How is it in the woods? Can it sustain 65/70 mph? I had a KLR650 and loved it on the highway, but thought it was a little too heavy on the trails. But I haven't ruled the KLR650 out. Ed __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com

[The Mule]

Here's a URL that lumps (hah!) many of the saddle makers together........... http://www.bmwrt.com/faq/saddles.htm .........those Beemer guys are pretty thorough, aren't they? The Mule [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]