Versys owners checkin

[Kevin2Wheels]

if you are interested in a great rear rack for your Versys, search out user ktmduals on http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums...ad.php?t=12005

I bought one of these and it bolted on in about 10 mins. Great quality and it looks great.

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[Bicyclist]

Originally Posted by New2dualsport

Nice too hear! I have been without a bike for a couple years now, I was riding an xr 650 on/off more geared toward off road and I could throw that around the tight trails pretty good for a smaller guy, my riding buddies never had to wait up anyway. I got rid of it because the wife would not ride the 4 wheeler which would allow me to ride the XR, and the XR was not designed to ride 2. Fast forward a couple years and I have the itch too ride again because the sled thing just doesn't satisfy my cravings ( not enough snow ). So if I get a bike she can ride on I don't have to feel guilty about leaving her behind. How comfortable are you riding logging roads with the Versys? I don't think I will be trying any single track with it but there are miles and miles of logging roads and ATV trails in northern Maine I would like too explore and I only want one bike. I rode with a guy who had a Vstrom and I liked it but the Versys on the used market is a better deal IMO

It's fine on logging roads. Here's mine in Michaux State Forest in PA.

[thorinoakenshield]

I like the look of the yellow panniers!
BTW, where are the cool ds routes in Michaux State Forest?

Originally Posted by Bicyclist

It's fine on logging roads. Here's mine in Michaux State Forest in PA.

[Bicyclist]

Originally Posted by thorinoakenshield

I like the look of the yellow panniers!
BTW, where are the cool ds routes in Michaux State Forest?

Wait til I get around to making the yellow hand guards!

Can't remember. I had a route sheet handed out at a BMW rally. There's a thread about Michaux somewhere in ADV that's full of info. There's a ton of routes in the area. The ride laid out on that route sheet was about 100 miles. Great place to ride.

[El Zilcho]

Hi All, don't know if there are any Aussies in here, but what is with the dull brown colour we are stuck with for the current model? Do wish the yellow was available here!

Anyway, will hopefully be picking up one of these in the next few weeks, have been without a bike for about 5 years now and looking forward to getting back into it!

[samk]

Love the brown color - I think of it as 'milk chocolate' and it would b my first choice were I to luck into the funds to purchase new. Of course, I'm a chick, and you know how we are about chocolate!

[Bigolechalupa]

....and I happen to be a dude, who loves the brown too! And I've got the black/yellow, lol.......

[cbolling]

Any pics of the brown?

[medic8008]

not to change topics, been riding 40+ years. finaly got the bike ive always wanted> picked up a 2012 versys last may and love it. better road performance than my klr and able to handle fire roads like a dream. so question i have installed a givi windscreen and am wondering if barkbuster storms will work with it.im not sure if the storms will hit the windscreen at full lock. would like the hand guards, its cold here in NYC in feb.

[motopreserve]

Originally Posted by medic8008

not to change topics, been riding 40+ years. finaly got the bike ive always wanted> picked up a 2012 versys last may and love it. better road performance than my klr and able to handle fire roads like a dream. so question i have installed a givi windscreen and am wondering if barkbuster storms will work with it.im not sure if the storms will hit the windscreen at full lock. would like the hand guards, its cold here in NYC in feb.

Hey Medic! I am here riding my Versys in NYC Brooklyn) too this winter. I have the barkbusters installed currently, but with the MRA windscreen. No issue so far. Congrats on the new bike!

[medic8008]

thanks for the info moto> nice to see another year round rider in the big apple.how do you like that vario screen? see from your info you like to ride vermont> i go up that way alot. rt 100 is a favorit. love the state campgrounds in vt.

[motopreserve]

Originally Posted by medic8008

thanks for the info moto> nice to see another year round rider in the big apple.how do you like that vario screen? see from your info you like to ride vermont> i go up that way alot. rt 100 is a favorit. love the state campgrounds in vt.

I like the Vario quite a bit - but its the one with the added spoiler, not purchased as one piece (a guy did a review of it on the Versys forum). I waited around until I got the screen cheap from a forum member - and then bought the pricey spoiler. It has a bunch of variable articulation for finding the right spot for your preference (hence the name I guess).

Vermont has been amazing - and there is a good chance that I may be leaving the Big Apple for points north sometime this coming Spring/Summer. I look forward to riding the state more thoroughly this year - but the trips I have done so far have been amazing. Winter will be another matter up there, but I have my layer system down pat - so we will see how it holds up to the frigid Northeast Kingdom. Might need some TKCs on the bike for next winter though...

[cbolling]

Here is a pic of the brown:

[thorinoakenshield]

If UPS made deliveries on motorcycles....

Originally Posted by cbolling

Here is a pic of the brown:

[manx_20]

If ups starts motorcycle deliveries I'm switching jobs :..... Sure beats sitting in the office

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