2001 klr 650 for sale (3,750 miles)

[a2revolu]

I suppose I am less sure now than a week ago. Aerostich AirVantage? Gerbling? Widder? Which heated vests have worked for you???? Any recommendations?

[carlos]

I have a Widder system 2 with a electronic controler works great ! ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "a2revolu" Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 03:55:57 -0000

>I suppose I am less sure now than a week ago. Aerostich AirVantage? Gerbling? Widder? >Which heated vests have worked for you???? Any recommendations? > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >--- >[This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] > >

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[Jeff Jones]

I have the Widder system 2 vest and have the thermostat. It has been reliable and works well. The Widder uses fewer watts than the Gerbing, which, given the low capacity of the KLR charging system is an advantage. I have a voltage monitoring device and when running my Widder vest, heated grips, and high beam at highway speeds, my KLR has no problem handling the load. It may also handle the Gerbing - I don't know. I've read a review or two on the Aerostitch Airvantage and the reviewers loved it. I don't know how it holds up in use. Pat Widder is a great guy and has always treated me amazingly well. If you're in southern California, I recommend riding to the shop and allowing them to fit a vest to you. A snug fit is important for good heat transfer. That's what the reviewers liked about the Airvantage - blow it up and the air pockets push the vest in firm contact with your body. Jeff Jones

[James Morrow Sr]

The only one I know has about 100% approval is the Gerbing. The others have had some problems reported over the years I have been watching. I have had the Gerbing for over 5 years, and it always works perfect. Make sure you have a controller also, it helps keep the wattage drain down, as well as tunes the heat you need.

On 10/2/05, a2revolu wrote: > > I suppose I am less sure now than a week ago. Aerostich AirVantage? > Gerbling? Widder? > Which heated vests have worked for you???? Any recommendations? > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.comhttp://www.dualsportnews.com> > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.htmlhttp://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > -- James Morrow Sr Union, MO '00' RT + dual plug + Bunkhouse '00' BUSA + 15hp '05' KLR650 + big fun factor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[James Morrow Sr]

Most people have reported the VEST not to be near as good as a jacket, full heated arms. With heated arms the full wattage available is higher. With the controller you don't really need to worry about wattage, set if for the highest your alternator can take, or the highest you need for adequate comfort. Glad yours works for you.

On 10/3/05, Jeff Jones wrote: > > I have the Widder system 2 vest and have the thermostat. It has been > reliable and works > well. The Widder uses fewer watts than the Gerbing, which, given the > low capacity of the > KLR charging system is an advantage. I have a voltage monitoring device > and when running > my Widder vest, heated grips, and high beam at highway speeds, my KLR > has no problem > handling the load. It may also handle the Gerbing - I don't know. I've > read a review or > two on the Aerostitch Airvantage and the reviewers loved it. I don't > know how it holds > up in use. Pat Widder is a great guy and has always treated me > amazingly well. If you're > in southern California, I recommend riding to the shop and allowing them > to fit a vest to > you. A snug fit is important for good heat transfer. That's what the > reviewers liked about > the Airvantage - blow it up and the air pockets push the vest in firm > contact with your > body. > Jeff Jones > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.comhttp://www.dualsportnews.com> > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.htmlhttp://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > -- James Morrow Sr Union, MO '00' RT + dual plug + Bunkhouse '00' BUSA + 15hp '05' KLR650 + big fun factor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Analog Aardvark]

I have a widder vest and have also worn an aerostich fleece w/ sleeves (the windblock one, but not the new air one). IMHO, the widder is significantly warmer even though the current draw is comparable. This might be because of how the wires are laid out within it, I don't know. The downside of the widder is that it tends to feel a bit unbreathing if you layer it but then don't turn it on... ie, you don't want it on until you want it turned on, but then it'll keep you warm through some pretty frigid riding. Also it has the stupid widder connector, which means you either have a widder>SAE adaptor or have to have an otherwise useless lead on the bike. Not a big deal, but worth mentioning. Another consideration, though, is that if you have an electric fleece that is cut like a sweatshirt, you don't need to pack a fleece sweatshirt. With the widder, when I camp in the evening or want to hang out off the bike, all I've got is this goofy looking vest... I still end up packing another fleece. Let us know your thoughts on whatever you choose. -Luke a17 __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com

[dbocz]

For Sale 2001 KLR 650,,,one of the last made in Japan. Green Silver and Brown Only 6,000 kms (3,750 miles) All services done and in great shape, includes fork brace, Kawi Tank bag, home made jack stands for storage and moble stands for chain oiling, and any spare oil filters I have. All plastic and metal are A1,,,rear tail light housing cracked ( taped up and is OK now) do to a low speed turn around on a back road, were I pulled up on a gravel burm and found my feet 6 inch off the ground. My reason for selling is that (as the milage shows) I never find enough time to enjoy the bike..(I ride XR's more with my kids) Asking $4,800 Canadian or $4,300 US The bike is in Regina SK Canada