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[Michael]

Anyone remember when you could order the Police Interceptor models of typical cop prowl cars? Kawasaki sold a bunch of blacked out KLRs to the Venezuelan police. Credit Boris Vergara of EPA for the photo. Michael

[Stephen North]

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[Adam Tworkowski]

About three years ago toured parts of South America on an 08 KLR. It turns out the KLRs also used by Ecuadorian and Bolivian police. In La Paz, Bolivia my fork seal required attention. I ran into a local man on an older KLR, and in with a broken English-Spanish conversation, he put me in touch with a guy "who knew something about KLRs" and had some sort of connection with police. Having discussed the situation with this fellow, I followed him in his BMW car to a workshop. (I know what you think, but my "spidey senses" have been pretty reliable thus far). In side this workshop was a number of "new gen" KLRs, including stacks of crates. It turns out that he was responsible for prepping and maintaining KLRs for the local Bolivian police. It was explained to me the the Venezuelan government had gifted bunch of KLRs to Bolivia (might have been 100 or so). While Bolivia is at high altitude nestle in the Andes, the people of the region don't share this trait and are, well, rather short on average. One of the first "mods" made to the police KLRs was cutting the dogbones and welding them back up with a torch. Evidentially my fork seal was properly installed this time (a repair to a botched job by a mechanic in Peru who put the seal in *upside down*) and it is still fine on 2013. Some other interesting notes about the general region. V-Stroms are relatively "popular" in Colombia amongst "enthusiasts" and those with a bit more money. "Average" people ride small bore bikes often of Indian and Chinese original, many of which would be classified as sport bikes and dual sports. It was explained to me that the humble KLR is more expensive in Colombia than the Wee-Strom. I believe that this has to do with economy of scale, and they might actually assemble them locally or something like that. It was also explained to me that in a given country the DR650 might be the military bike, while the KLR is the police bike, and vice versa in a different country. I find this all very interesting. Finally, living in Toronto, Ontario, I don't think I have ever seen a police bike that wasn't a Harley. And the Ontario Provincial Police, I am pretty sure only ride HD as well. That said, when I was visiting a Kawi dealer just at the city limits which is fairly close to a conservation area amidst the suburban sprawl, I found myself parked beside two Police KLRs. I said to myself, "huh?" I am not sure if this region outside of the city doesn't have a budget for HDs, or whether the KLR makes more sense for patrolling areas slightly off of the beaten path. Adam

On 13-05-14 10:18 AM, Michael wrote: > > Anyone remember when you could order the Police Interceptor models of > typical cop prowl cars? Kawasaki sold a bunch of blacked out KLRs to > the Venezuelan police. Credit Boris Vergara of EPA for the photo. > Michael > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

I know some cops who ride KLRs and DRs for enforcing off road riding violations in Sonoma/Mendocino in Cali. They claim that nobody gets away from them. I don't know about that... I see them at the Races in Sonoma at Sonoma Racetrack (NASCAR and more). Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 5/16/2013 9:24 AM, Adam Tworkowski wrote: > > About three years ago toured parts of South America on an 08 KLR. It > turns out the KLRs also used by Ecuadorian and Bolivian police. In La > Paz, Bolivia my fork seal required attention. I ran into a local man on > an older KLR, and in with a broken English-Spanish conversation, he put > me in touch with a guy "who knew something about KLRs" and had some sort > of connection with police. Having discussed the situation with this > fellow, I followed him in his BMW car to a workshop. (I know what you > think, but my "spidey senses" have been pretty reliable thus far). In > side this workshop was a number of "new gen" KLRs, including stacks of > crates. > > It turns out that he was responsible for prepping and maintaining KLRs > for the local Bolivian police. It was explained to me the the > Venezuelan government had gifted bunch of KLRs to Bolivia (might have > been 100 or so). While Bolivia is at high altitude nestle in the Andes, > the people of the region don't share this trait and are, well, rather > short on average. One of the first "mods" made to the police KLRs was > cutting the dogbones and welding them back up with a torch. > Evidentially my fork seal was properly installed this time (a repair to > a botched job by a mechanic in Peru who put the seal in *upside down*) > and it is still fine on 2013. > > Some other interesting notes about the general region. > > V-Stroms are relatively "popular" in Colombia amongst "enthusiasts" and > those with a bit more money. "Average" people ride small bore bikes > often of Indian and Chinese original, many of which would be classified > as sport bikes and dual sports. It was explained to me that the humble > KLR is more expensive in Colombia than the Wee-Strom. I believe that > this has to do with economy of scale, and they might actually assemble > them locally or something like that. > > It was also explained to me that in a given country the DR650 might be > the military bike, while the KLR is the police bike, and vice versa in a > different country. I find this all very interesting. Finally, living > in Toronto, Ontario, I don't think I have ever seen a police bike that > wasn't a Harley. And the Ontario Provincial Police, I am pretty sure > only ride HD as well. That said, when I was visiting a Kawi dealer > just at the city limits which is fairly close to a conservation area > amidst the suburban sprawl, I found myself parked beside two Police > KLRs. I said to myself, "huh?" I am not sure if this region outside of > the city doesn't have a budget for HDs, or whether the KLR makes more > sense for patrolling areas slightly off of the beaten path. > > Adam > > On 13-05-14 10:18 AM, Michael wrote: > > > > Anyone remember when you could order the Police Interceptor models of > > typical cop prowl cars? Kawasaki sold a bunch of blacked out KLRs to > > the Venezuelan police. Credit Boris Vergara of EPA for the photo. > > Michael > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

I would say that nobody in a 4-wheeled vehicle would get away with them, but give me a YZ-250 or 450 and unless I crash the KLR won't see anything but dust off-road. I love the KLR but it does not do off-road like a full-on dirt burner. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "RobertWichert" To: "Adam Tworkowski" Cc: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:45:55 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Venezuelan Police KLR - New Photo in New Album I know some cops who ride KLRs and DRs for enforcing off road riding violations in Sonoma/Mendocino in Cali. They claim that nobody gets away from them. I don't know about that... I see them at the Races in Sonoma at Sonoma Racetrack (NASCAR and more). Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 5/16/2013 9:24 AM, Adam Tworkowski wrote: > > About three years ago toured parts of South America on an 08 KLR. It > turns out the KLRs also used by Ecuadorian and Bolivian police. In La > Paz, Bolivia my fork seal required attention. I ran into a local man on > an older KLR, and in with a broken English-Spanish conversation, he put > me in touch with a guy "who knew something about KLRs" and had some sort > of connection with police. Having discussed the situation with this > fellow, I followed him in his BMW car to a workshop. (I know what you > think, but my "spidey senses" have been pretty reliable thus far). In > side this workshop was a number of "new gen" KLRs, including stacks of > crates. > > It turns out that he was responsible for prepping and maintaining KLRs > for the local Bolivian police. It was explained to me the the > Venezuelan government had gifted bunch of KLRs to Bolivia (might have > been 100 or so). While Bolivia is at high altitude nestle in the Andes, > the people of the region don't share this trait and are, well, rather > short on average. One of the first "mods" made to the police KLRs was > cutting the dogbones and welding them back up with a torch. > Evidentially my fork seal was properly installed this time (a repair to > a botched job by a mechanic in Peru who put the seal in *upside down*) > and it is still fine on 2013. > > Some other interesting notes about the general region. > > V-Stroms are relatively "popular" in Colombia amongst "enthusiasts" and > those with a bit more money. "Average" people ride small bore bikes > often of Indian and Chinese original, many of which would be classified > as sport bikes and dual sports. It was explained to me that the humble > KLR is more expensive in Colombia than the Wee-Strom. I believe that > this has to do with economy of scale, and they might actually assemble > them locally or something like that. > > It was also explained to me that in a given country the DR650 might be > the military bike, while the KLR is the police bike, and vice versa in a > different country. I find this all very interesting. Finally, living > in Toronto, Ontario, I don't think I have ever seen a police bike that > wasn't a Harley. And the Ontario Provincial Police, I am pretty sure > only ride HD as well. That said, when I was visiting a Kawi dealer > just at the city limits which is fairly close to a conservation area > amidst the suburban sprawl, I found myself parked beside two Police > KLRs. I said to myself, "huh?" I am not sure if this region outside of > the city doesn't have a budget for HDs, or whether the KLR makes more > sense for patrolling areas slightly off of the beaten path. > > Adam > > On 13-05-14 10:18 AM, Michael wrote: > > > > Anyone remember when you could order the Police Interceptor models of > > typical cop prowl cars? Kawasaki sold a bunch of blacked out KLRs to > > the Venezuelan police. Credit Boris Vergara of EPA for the photo. > > Michael > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Fred Hink]

Is Moab a reasonable distance? I have an early model KLR rear wheel and not sure if they are the same as the late model. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: adamsonwd123 Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:43 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Need rear wheel I just added a sidecar to my 2012 klr650.I would like to carry a spare rear wheel.The sidecar wheel is off a 2009 klr.I live in BC Canada and would be willing to travel a reasonable distance to pic one up.Anybody have one they are willing to sell? Thanks......Wayne [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud]

A Harley makes sense for the following tasks: 1. Going slow. 2. Tipping over; and 3. Teaching girls how to ride. For every other task, the KLR or some other motorcycle makes more sense.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Adam Tworkowski wrote: > > About three years ago toured parts of South America on an 08 KLR. It > turns out the KLRs also used by Ecuadorian and Bolivian police. In La > Paz, Bolivia my fork seal required attention. I ran into a local man on > an older KLR, and in with a broken English-Spanish conversation, he put > me in touch with a guy "who knew something about KLRs" and had some sort > of connection with police. Having discussed the situation with this > fellow, I followed him in his BMW car to a workshop. (I know what you > think, but my "spidey senses" have been pretty reliable thus far). In > side this workshop was a number of "new gen" KLRs, including stacks of > crates. > > It turns out that he was responsible for prepping and maintaining KLRs > for the local Bolivian police. It was explained to me the the > Venezuelan government had gifted bunch of KLRs to Bolivia (might have > been 100 or so). While Bolivia is at high altitude nestle in the Andes, > the people of the region don't share this trait and are, well, rather > short on average. One of the first "mods" made to the police KLRs was > cutting the dogbones and welding them back up with a torch. > Evidentially my fork seal was properly installed this time (a repair to > a botched job by a mechanic in Peru who put the seal in *upside down*) > and it is still fine on 2013. > > Some other interesting notes about the general region. > > V-Stroms are relatively "popular" in Colombia amongst "enthusiasts" and > those with a bit more money. "Average" people ride small bore bikes > often of Indian and Chinese original, many of which would be classified > as sport bikes and dual sports. It was explained to me that the humble > KLR is more expensive in Colombia than the Wee-Strom. I believe that > this has to do with economy of scale, and they might actually assemble > them locally or something like that. > > It was also explained to me that in a given country the DR650 might be > the military bike, while the KLR is the police bike, and vice versa in a > different country. I find this all very interesting. Finally, living > in Toronto, Ontario, I don't think I have ever seen a police bike that > wasn't a Harley. And the Ontario Provincial Police, I am pretty sure > only ride HD as well. That said, when I was visiting a Kawi dealer > just at the city limits which is fairly close to a conservation area > amidst the suburban sprawl, I found myself parked beside two Police > KLRs. I said to myself, "huh?" I am not sure if this region outside of > the city doesn't have a budget for HDs, or whether the KLR makes more > sense for patrolling areas slightly off of the beaten path. > > Adam > > > On 13-05-14 10:18 AM, Michael wrote: > > > > Anyone remember when you could order the Police Interceptor models of > > typical cop prowl cars? Kawasaki sold a bunch of blacked out KLRs to > > the Venezuelan police. Credit Boris Vergara of EPA for the photo. > > Michael > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Michael Burwell]

Several years ago I was in Indianapolis on the Fourth of July and, evidently, they have a big bike thing there downtown then. Walking in town we saw streams of motorcycles heading to some unknown location, all at relatively low speed and with the lights held green for them. What sticks in my mind are the two, TWO, motor police riding their Harley while standing on the seats. One had his arms outstretched for balance, the other looked like he was just standing in a line somewhere, with his arms folded. I guess once rolling they are pretty stable. Michael Sent from my iPad