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[Dave Spence]

Hello, I'm sorry to post something NKLR but i need an expert opinion and you... yes you are my experts. I am looking for a bike for the wife. She is a new rider and is wanting something small, cheap, good for commuting, the occasional highway ride and to take camping using mountain highways/logging roads/fire roads. I am going to see a '92 Yamaha Serow XT 225 tomorrow. Seems to fit the bill but i'm curious about highway performance on a bike with such a small engine. Will she be able to keep a steady 60 MPH on mountain highways? Any opinions on the bike and it's performance or any other bike i should keep my eye out for would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to respond privately. Thanks, Dave A16 _________________________________________________________________ Powerful Parental Controls Let your child discover the best the Internet has to offer. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*.

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Spence" wrote:

> > I am going to see a '92 Yamaha Serow XT 225 tomorrow. Seems to fit the > bill but i'm curious about highway performance on a bike with such a small > engine. Will she be able to keep a steady 60 MPH on mountain highways? >

I doubt it. The KLR650 is sometimes hard put to maintain 60 on a mountain highway.

[Mike Frey]

Although I have ridden the XT-225, I don't have a lot of experience with it, but it feels a lot like the Kawasaki 250 Super Sherpa (which I do have). My wife has no trouble whatsoever keeping up to me on 60 mph roads. Mike

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Spence" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 4:17 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] NKLR opinion wanted on XT 225 > Hello, I'm sorry to post something NKLR but i need an expert opinion and > you... yes you are my experts. > > I am looking for a bike for the wife. She is a new rider and is wanting > something small, cheap, good for commuting, the occasional highway ride > and > to take camping using mountain highways/logging roads/fire roads. > > I am going to see a '92 Yamaha Serow XT 225 tomorrow. Seems to fit the > bill but i'm curious about highway performance on a bike with such a small > engine. Will she be able to keep a steady 60 MPH on mountain highways? > > Any opinions on the bike and it's performance or any other bike i should > keep my eye out for would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to respond > privately. > > Thanks, Dave > A16 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Powerful Parental Controls Let your child discover the best the Internet > has > to offer. > http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines > Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN Premium right now and get the > first two months FREE*. > > > > 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 > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Tom Hayslett]

My wife also has a 250 Super Sherpa, she has no problem staying up with me either. The SS has a 6 speed gearbox and it cruises along just fine at 65 -70 MPH on the freeway. We're usually on the freeway for short distances though - 10 miles or so to get to a decent set of trails. From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Frey Although I have ridden the XT-225, I don't have a lot of experience with it, but it feels a lot like the Kawasaki 250 Super Sherpa (which I do have). My wife has no trouble whatsoever keeping up to me on 60 mph roads. Mike From: "Dave Spence"

> Hello, I'm sorry to post something NKLR but i need an expert opinion > and you... yes you are my experts. > > I am looking for a bike for the wife. She is a new rider and is > wanting something small, cheap, good for commuting, the occasional > highway ride and to take camping using mountain highways/logging > roads/fire roads. > > I am going to see a '92 Yamaha Serow XT 225 tomorrow. Seems to fit > the bill but i'm curious about highway performance on a bike with such > a small engine. Will she be able to keep a steady 60 MPH on mountain > highways? > > Any opinions on the bike and it's performance or any other bike i > should keep my eye out for would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to > respond privately. > > Thanks, Dave > A16

[Andrus Chesley]

A lady friend of mine in North Western Arkansas had one for several years. She ran all over the ozarks with it following us on R11GS's , KLR650's DR350's , etc. She had no problems for short distances but the seat would kill her on a good long highway run. Great bike as I rode it mayself for several days of playing up there. That being said, I'd probably try to find a used DR 350 S. Probably get one for about the same price and that's another great bike that will easy run 60 to 65 all day long. Andy in SW Louisiana

[traderpro2003]

I think it's important to go out and get experience by practicing. That said... Go as cheap and low as you can on your first shot. It's better someone enjoys riding something too small (think over-confidence) than fearing something too big/hard to handle. I think once you determine you have a bike that's too small and you've been riding it for a bit, then it's easier to decide what you REALLY want. Plus this is an exciting time to go re-shopping. Good luck and enjoy.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Spence" wrote: > > > > I am going to see a '92 Yamaha Serow XT 225 tomorrow. Seems to fit the > > bill but i'm curious about highway performance on a bike with such a small > > engine. Will she be able to keep a steady 60 MPH on mountain highways? > > > > I doubt it. The KLR650 is sometimes hard put to maintain 60 on a mountain highway. >

[PATRICK J. CASSELS]

Hi there..........I bought my wife a 2006 Yamaha xt 225.For two reasons. The fit..The new Kawasaki 250 is just to tall for Her and the second reason is looks...... I researched the a selection of bikes that would work and let Her choose.......... She liked the looks and that means She enjoys the Bike. We live at an altitude of 1300' and I can assure you this bike can handle the highway getting here. I on the other hand had to shift bake into 5 gear at one point to maintain 60 mph with a strong head wind....But then I weigh about 200 lbs. She on the other hand has no problems staying in 6 gear...A lot lighter and shorter. Off-road........She just loves the handling,, What can I say....If She is happy all things are VERY GOOD. Pat A19

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jud Jones" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 1:23 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR opinion wanted on XT 225 > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Spence" > wrote: >> >> I am going to see a '92 Yamaha Serow XT 225 tomorrow. Seems to fit the >> bill but i'm curious about highway performance on a bike with such a >> small >> engine. Will she be able to keep a steady 60 MPH on mountain highways? >> > > I doubt it. The KLR650 is sometimes hard put to maintain 60 on a mountain > highway. > > > > > > 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 > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Jeff Saline]

On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 15:45:37 -0000 "traderpro2003" writes: I think it's important to go out and get experience by practicing. That said... SNIP Plus this is an exciting time to go re-shopping. Good luck and enjoy. <><><><><><> <><><><><><> Brian, Well said! Yesterday at the Black Hills KLR Tech Day during lunch break 7 guys were talking bikes. One point that came up was about folks buying too large a bike as the first bike and then being afraid to ride it and get experience on it. They also couldn't upgrade cause they already had the "best". All they can do is add stuff to it to make it look different. One of the guys has been riding since 1957 or earlier and is also a MSF Riding Coach or whatever they're called now. He really thought it was best to buy a smaller bike and then get the excitement of looking forward to shopping for something different in the future. Everyone there had started on small bikes and worked their way to larger bikes. I think one guy only has one bike right now, an XT-350, but all the rest of the crew have 2-12 bikes. I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[Mike Frey]

The KLR-250, KLX-250, and Super Sherpa 250 are 3 completely different bikes. The Sherpa has a much lower seat height, same as the XT-225. The XT-225 is an excellent bike, but, being partial, I think that the Sherpa is better. Kawasaki elected to not sell it in the USA last year but they still make it. Mike

----- Original Message ----- From: "PATRICK J. CASSELS" To: "Jud Jones" ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR opinion wanted on XT 225 > Hi there..........I bought my wife a 2006 Yamaha xt 225.For two reasons. > > The fit..The new Kawasaki 250 is just to tall for Her and the second > reason > is looks......

[Arden Kysely]

The XT is a great little bike for everything you mention, except perhaps highway use. Two-lane highways at 60 mph will be OK, but not real comfortable for the long haul. Freeways are rideable, but there's no reserve power. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one for my wife if she wanted to ride. There's also an XT225 Yahoo group you can check into here: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/xt225serow/?yguid=138368115. __Arden --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Spence" wrote:

> > Hello, I'm sorry to post something NKLR but i need an expert

opinion and

> you... yes you are my experts. > > I am looking for a bike for the wife. She is a new rider and is

wanting

> something small, cheap, good for commuting, the occasional highway

ride and

> to take camping using mountain highways/logging roads/fire roads. > > I am going to see a '92 Yamaha Serow XT 225 tomorrow. Seems to

fit the

> bill but i'm curious about highway performance on a bike with such

a small

> engine. Will she be able to keep a steady 60 MPH on mountain

highways?

> > Any opinions on the bike and it's performance or any other bike i

should

> keep my eye out for would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to

respond

> privately. > > Thanks, Dave > A16 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Powerful Parental Controls Let your child discover the best the

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