help me decide on an 02 r1150rt

[rambus_24]

Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been riding most of my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as an adult. Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed down my cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the bike for this area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know some info such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure how bad can it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power 1100 riders or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the main thing i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the aka doohikey thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like that dont bother me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable of passing other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people down here lol thanks alot vic

[BJ]

It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. It is heavy as off road bikes go. It doesnt like sft stuff, sand loose rock and so on. The seating postion doesnt allow the rides full weight on the front in faster turns, so on gravel roads it may wash out on ya. As the power goes, it is not gunna win a hill climb, but i regularly cruise mine at 80-85 on the freeway. I also use it with the search and rescue service i work with. it will go anywhere, just sometimes it takes a bit longer. It is a very reliable machine, can take alot of abuse. and it is a very fun bike all around BJ

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rambus_24" wrote: > > Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been riding most of > my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as an adult. > Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed down my > cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the bike for this > area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know some info > such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure how bad can > it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power 1100 riders > or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the main thing > i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the aka doohikey > thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like that dont bother > me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable of passing > other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people down here lol > thanks alot vic >

[Me]

I chose the KLR because I've been a jeep owner for many years ant the KLR is the Jeep of motorcyles. I have never been disappointed in the power (except when riding with my buddies who have hayabusas and I couldn't keep up). On road it's super agile and gets up to speed fast enough for me. I've had to brake very hard a few times, even locking up the wheels and was suprised at how straight the bike stayed. I haven't done the doo yet, but probably will for peace of mind. It's not a lot of money. I just have to find a tech weekend in Michigan since I'm not even close to being a mechanic. I can say that I have never been sorry for gettin my KLR. I don't think you will either. --- rambus_24 wrote:

> Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been > riding most of > my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as > an adult. > Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed > down my > cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the > bike for this > area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know > some info > such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure > how bad can > it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power > 1100 riders > or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the > main thing > i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the > aka doohikey > thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like > that dont bother > me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable > of passing > other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people > down here lol > thanks alot vic > > >

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[wiselp]

I have had my A18 for a couple of months. It is my first bike, so I don't have anything to compare it with (outside of a few test rides on a BMW F-650) but I love it. I don't find it to be underpowered (I am 195 lbs.) at all. Of course, I don't have a need for speed or to show off, either. It can got out of the way when I need to and I can cruise at 70 mph, although it seems a little happier at 65. I do find myself detouring all over the place, up little gravel or dirt roads and stuff, so don't get this bike if you don't have a little spare time! Lauren, Asheville,NC

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bj" wrote: > > It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. It is heavy as > off road bikes go. It doesnt like sft stuff, sand loose rock and so > on. The seating postion doesnt allow the rides full weight on the > front in faster turns, so on gravel roads it may wash out on ya. As > the power goes, it is not gunna win a hill climb, but i regularly > cruise mine at 80-85 on the freeway. I also use it with the search > and rescue service i work with. it will go anywhere, just sometimes > it takes a bit longer. It is a very reliable machine, can take alot > of abuse. and it is a very fun bike all around > > BJ > > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rambus_24" wrote: > > > > Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been riding > most of > > my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as an adult. > > Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed down my > > cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the bike for > this > > area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know some info > > such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure how bad > can > > it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power 1100 riders > > or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the main > thing > > i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the aka > doohikey > > thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like that dont > bother > > me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable of > passing > > other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people down here > lol > > thanks alot vic > > >

[Ronald Criswell]

If you ride a lot in sand you might go for something like a Suzuki DRZ 400. Lighter, better suspension and not as front end heavy and abot the same horsepower. The KLR can be ridden in sand and you can get quite used to riding it in the sand (after you scare the crap out of your self). Don't chop the throttle in deep sand. Pucker, Pucker , Pucker. Criswell

On Dec 7, 2006, at 1:17 AM, rambus_24 wrote: > Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been riding most of > my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as an adult. > Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed down my > cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the bike for this > area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know some info > such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure how bad can > it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power 1100 riders > or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the main thing > i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the aka doohikey > thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like that dont bother > me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable of passing > other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people down here lol > thanks alot vic > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Don Bittle]

It's a jack of all trades but able to do nothing well except keep running with minimal fuss. For me, I've GOT to be able to go down that rutted road, climb that single lane lose gravel hill, cross that creek, or take a 4wd shortcut, right in the middle of a long distance, bagged tour. Name another bike that meets my requirements and I'll buy it. '45 don '03 klr '00 voyager

----- Original Message ----- From: bj To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 2:34 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. It is heavy as off road bikes go. It doesnt like sft stuff, sand loose rock and so on. The seating postion doesnt allow the rides full weight on the front in faster turns, so on gravel roads it may wash out on ya. As the power goes, it is not gunna win a hill climb, but i regularly cruise mine at 80-85 on the freeway. I also use it with the search and rescue service i work with. it will go anywhere, just sometimes it takes a bit longer. It is a very reliable machine, can take alot of abuse. and it is a very fun bike all around BJ --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rambus_24" wrote: > > Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been riding most of > my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as an adult. > Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed down my > cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the bike for this > area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know some info > such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure how bad can > it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power 1100 riders > or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the main thing > i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the aka doohikey > thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like that dont bother > me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable of passing > other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people down here lol > thanks alot vic > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Don Bittle]

If you switch to a 14 tooth countershaft sproket, you'll have lots more feeling of power 90% of the time. If you try to run the interstate with this, you'll be slightly more limited in your cruising speed, unless you're comfortable pushing the engine to a higher rpm. For $20, it's worth a try. I've had mine installed for a year since I rarely hit 70mph . don a17

----- Original Message ----- From: wiselp To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:19 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr I have had my A18 for a couple of months. It is my first bike, so I don't have anything to compare it with (outside of a few test rides on a BMW F-650) but I love it. I don't find it to be underpowered (I am 195 lbs.) at all. Of course, I don't have a need for speed or to show off, either. It can got out of the way when I need to and I can cruise at 70 mph, although it seems a little happier at 65. I do find myself detouring all over the place, up little gravel or dirt roads and stuff, so don't get this bike if you don't have a little spare time! Lauren, Asheville,NC --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bj" wrote: > > It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. It is heavy as > off road bikes go. It doesnt like sft stuff, sand loose rock and so > on. The seating postion doesnt allow the rides full weight on the > front in faster turns, so on gravel roads it may wash out on ya. As > the power goes, it is not gunna win a hill climb, but i regularly > cruise mine at 80-85 on the freeway. I also use it with the search > and rescue service i work with. it will go anywhere, just sometimes > it takes a bit longer. It is a very reliable machine, can take alot > of abuse. and it is a very fun bike all around > > BJ > > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rambus_24" wrote: > > > > Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been riding > most of > > my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as an adult. > > Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed down my > > cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the bike for > this > > area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know some info > > such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure how bad > can > > it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power 1100 riders > > or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the main > thing > > i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the aka > doohikey > > thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like that dont > bother > > me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable of > passing > > other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people down here > lol > > thanks alot vic > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Don Bittle]

Oh and I forgot to point out that all this can be had for less than $5000 brand new. don

----- Original Message ----- From: Don Bittle To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; bj Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr It's a jack of all trades but able to do nothing well except keep running with minimal fuss. For me, I've GOT to be able to go down that rutted road, climb that single lane lose gravel hill, cross that creek, or take a 4wd shortcut, right in the middle of a long distance, bagged tour. Name another bike that meets my requirements and I'll buy it. '45 don '03 klr '00 voyager ----- Original Message ----- From: bj To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 2:34 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. It is heavy as off road bikes go. It doesnt like sft stuff, sand loose rock and so on. The seating postion doesnt allow the rides full weight on the front in faster turns, so on gravel roads it may wash out on ya. As the power goes, it is not gunna win a hill climb, but i regularly cruise mine at 80-85 on the freeway. I also use it with the search and rescue service i work with. it will go anywhere, just sometimes it takes a bit longer. It is a very reliable machine, can take alot of abuse. and it is a very fun bike all around BJ --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rambus_24" wrote: > > Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been riding most of > my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as an adult. > Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed down my > cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the bike for this > area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know some info > such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure how bad can > it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power 1100 riders > or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the main thing > i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the aka doohikey > thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like that dont bother > me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable of passing > other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people down here lol > thanks alot vic > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Matt Knowles]

On Dec 7, 2006, at 12:34 AM, bj wrote:

> It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses.

I don't know if I would raise it to a deity level, even if we do have a reverend on the list who seems to hold it in pretty high favor. Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA) '01 KLR650 (A15) - for exploring the North Coast backroads '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned

[Mike Peplinski]

Same here. I've never felt the KLR is underpowered unless I'm with a more powerful bike. My buddy with a Honda 600 RR insists on showing off which makes me feel like I've got a Briggs and Straton. Otherwise it's no problem at all. Next time I'll take nim down the back roads. Cruising at 70 is fine with enough on tap to pass but not much more. I to feel 65 is more comfortable than 70. The KLR seems to consume measurably more oil if I cruise regularly at 70 than if I hold it to 65. I'm adding about a quart and a half per 1500 miles over 70 and well under a quart if I hold it down. I think power is relative. Seems that if you have 20 you will want 25. The guy with the 600R just moved up to a 100R. He says the 600 just didn't have enough power. I'll stick with my KLR, cruise at 65-70 and turn down any gravel or dirt road I can find all the while getting 55 MPG.

>From: "Don Bittle" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>,"wiselp" >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr >Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 10:22:25 -0600 > >If you switch to a 14 tooth countershaft sproket, you'll have lots more >feeling of power 90% of the time. If you try to run the interstate with >this, you'll be slightly more limited in your cruising speed, unless you're > comfortable pushing the engine to a higher rpm. For $20, it's worth a >try. I've had mine installed for a year since I rarely hit 70mph . >don >a17 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: wiselp > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:19 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: hello all thinking about buying a klr > > > I have had my A18 for a couple of months. It is my first bike, so I > don't have anything to compare it with (outside of a few test rides on > a BMW F-650) but I love it. I don't find it to be underpowered (I am > 195 lbs.) at all. Of course, I don't have a need for speed or to show > off, either. It can got out of the way when I need to and I can > cruise at 70 mph, although it seems a little happier at 65. I do find > myself detouring all over the place, up little gravel or dirt roads > and stuff, so don't get this bike if you don't have a little spare time! > > Lauren, Asheville,NC > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bj" wrote: > > > > It is a god bike if ya know its limits or weaknesses. It is heavy as > > off road bikes go. It doesnt like sft stuff, sand loose rock and so > > on. The seating postion doesnt allow the rides full weight on the > > front in faster turns, so on gravel roads it may wash out on ya. As > > the power goes, it is not gunna win a hill climb, but i regularly > > cruise mine at 80-85 on the freeway. I also use it with the search > > and rescue service i work with. it will go anywhere, just sometimes > > it takes a bit longer. It is a very reliable machine, can take alot > > of abuse. and it is a very fun bike all around > > > > BJ > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rambus_24" wrote: > > > > > > Hi i have been thinking about getting a klr.I have been riding > > most of > > > my life,i had dirt bike when i was a kid,and cruiser's as an adult. > > > Just moved to south west florida from up state ny,i towed down my > > > cruiser and found out rather quickly that it wasnt the bike for > > this > > > area ,SAND,SAND,OO YA MORE SAND.Anyway would like to know some info > > > such as i hear mixed reviews on the power it has,i figure how bad > > can > > > it be it a 650, the people who say its a dog on power 1100 riders > > > or is there a real promblem with the power.well thats the main > > thing > > > i read alot about them and some of there issue's like the aka > > doohikey > > > thing lol,front brake not the best,littel things like that dont > > bother > > > me much ,i just would like to know if the bike is capable of > > passing > > > other cars,i need some power to pass these's old people down here > > lol > > > thanks alot vic > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >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 > > >

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