KLRE650 super Rio build thread. - Page 19

Dallara · 07-04-2011, 09:31 AM

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Hey, I agree with both of ya'!

I'd love for the manufacturers to build some smaller, lighter, more maneuverable twin-cylinder dual-purpose bikes. Hell, I'd love it if Honda brought back the SL-350...

Unfortunately I doubt we'll ever see anything like that here in the USA. As much as there are a small group of people here that say they'd buy something like that past history doesn't show the USA market supporting enough sales. I used to be a Honda dealer, and I watched as the wonderful Honda 650 Transalp was completely ignored but American riders. That was back in 1989 and the early 1990's. Though dropped from the US market the same basic model is still being sold in markets all over the world. The Kawasaki Versys I have now is better in some ways than those fantastic old Transalps, but worse in many others.

It's a grand idea, but I seriously doubt you'll see such bikes in the US market anytime soon. Here, unfortunately, the vast majority of the American motorcycle buying public is mired in the "Bigger is Better" mentality.

Hell, I've been riding long enough to remember when a 650 Triumph twin was considered a *BIG* bike!

And 650 Triumph twins made great dual-purpose mounts...

Dallara

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lexluther11 · 07-07-2011, 07:02 PM

Following Scott on the BCBTR6.

MadScotsman · 07-12-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lexluther11

Following Scott on the BCBTR6.

Is that section the Eakin Cr Rd? Scott, your bike looks better even dirty and mud covered! I know I couldn't keep up with you!

repsolrider · 07-12-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lexluther11

Following Scott on the BCBTR6.
Thanks for the vid Lex.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadScotsman

Is that section the Eakin Cr Rd? Scott, your bike looks better even dirty and mud covered! I know I couldn't keep up with you!

I believe it is. I super enjoyed all my time riding and hanging out with the Alberta Boys.

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Originally Posted by Sock Monkey

I've seen that bike before. Oh yeah, here it is, circa 1986....

What's old is new again.

Seriously, nice build repsol. Since you aren't going to produce these, care to share detailed build plans so others can give this a go?

-SM

Super cool old Guzi I would rock that for sure. Untill it broke and I couldn't get parts.

M-Cat · 07-12-2011, 10:57 PM

Nice work on a very cool bike!!!

repsolrider · 07-14-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by M-Cat

Nice work on a very cool bike!!!

Thanks M-CAT This is just before or after I fell over.

Dorzok · 07-15-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by repsolrider

Thanks M-CAT This is just before or after I fell over.

no tears, so i bet it was before.

wheatwhacker · 07-16-2011, 04:49 PM

Dude, I don't know what you do for a living but, I think you could start up a business making these.
I'm sure the majority of the time you spent making your own was wondering where to put what and trial and error but, the next time round should be a piece of cake.
I'm sure you got a ton of requests to build one for die hards and I'm sure the cost of building one would exceed the current price of a used KTM 950 but if people are willing to pay the $10K you would need to build one, why not do it?

This project has been talked about for years here and on other furums and you were the one who stepped up and got the hacksaw out.

cgwt · 07-16-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by repsolrider

Thanks M-CAT This is just before or after I fell over.

Blame the right knee!!

[COLOR="rgb(255, 140, 0)"]Nice shot.[/COLOR]

hendikaf · 07-16-2011, 07:45 PM

too bad there is no build tread with detail pictures and good info , it will be fun to see more of these bike on the road.

repsolrider · 07-18-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hendikaf

too bad there is no build tread with detail pictures and good info , it will be fun to see more of these bike on the road.

This is what you get for free.

KLRnit · 07-19-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheatwhacker

Dude, I don't know what you do for a living but, I think you could start up a business making these.
I'm sure the majority of the time you spent making your own was wondering where to put what and trial and error but, the next time round should be a piece of cake.
I'm sure you got a ton of requests to build one for die hards and I'm sure the cost of building one would exceed the current price of a used KTM 950 but if people are willing to pay the $10K you would need to build one, why not do it?

This project has been talked about for years here and on other furums and you were the one who stepped up and got the hacksaw out.

One word: LIABILITY... If he built a production run and one person
Broke a motor mount or frame rail he could be sued.

Once again 'Sol great job man. I finally got all my parts sold and $2000+ in paypal ready to buy more parts for my build.

repsolrider · 07-20-2011, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLRnit

One word: LIABILITY... If he built a production run and one person
Broke a motor mount or frame rail he could be sued.

Once again 'Sol great job man. I finally got all my parts sold and $2000+ in paypal ready to buy more parts for my build.

Could you imagine the first KLRE rally . Three bikes.

Keep us posted.

SamM · 07-21-2011, 04:37 AM

I'm in!

Dorzok · 07-21-2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLRnit

One word: LIABILITY... If he built a production run and one person
Broke a motor mount or frame rail he could be sued.

Once again 'Sol great job man. I finally got all my parts sold and $2000+ in paypal ready to buy more parts for my build.

that's why he would get incorperated and operate an actual company. right? right? let's se a kit repsol.

07-04-2011, 09:31 AM	#271
Dallara Creaks When Walks... Joined: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Oddometer: 1,139	Smaller, lighter, more maneuverable twins... ~ Hey, I agree with both of ya'! I'd love for the manufacturers to build some smaller, lighter, more maneuverable twin-cylinder dual-purpose bikes. Hell, I'd love it if Honda brought back the SL-350... Unfortunately I doubt we'll ever see anything like that here in the USA. As much as there are a small group of people here that say they'd buy something like that past history doesn't show the USA market supporting enough sales. I used to be a Honda dealer, and I watched as the wonderful Honda 650 Transalp was completely ignored but American riders. That was back in 1989 and the early 1990's. Though dropped from the US market the same basic model is still being sold in markets all over the world. The Kawasaki Versys I have now is better in some ways than those fantastic old Transalps, but worse in many others. It's a grand idea, but I seriously doubt you'll see such bikes in the US market anytime soon. Here, unfortunately, the vast majority of the American motorcycle buying public is mired in the "Bigger is Better" mentality. Hell, I've been riding long enough to remember when a 650 Triumph twin was considered a BIG bike! And 650 Triumph twins made great dual-purpose mounts... Dallara ~ __________________ ~ You never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office ~ Dallara screwed with this post 07-07-2011 at 07:15 PM

07-07-2011, 07:02 PM	#272
lexluther11 Ride,Eat,Rest-Repeat Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Oddometer: 681	Bcbtr6 Following Scott on the BCBTR6.

07-12-2011, 10:57 PM	#275
M-Cat 2 wheeled slacker Joined: May 2011 Location: Surreality Oddometer: 169	Nice work on a very cool bike!!! __________________ Across town, across the country, around the world...every ride is an adventure.

07-16-2011, 04:49 PM	#278
wheatwhacker It's raining here Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Cork, Ireland Oddometer: 2,706	Dude, I don't know what you do for a living but, I think you could start up a business making these. I'm sure the majority of the time you spent making your own was wondering where to put what and trial and error but, the next time round should be a piece of cake. I'm sure you got a ton of requests to build one for die hards and I'm sure the cost of building one would exceed the current price of a used KTM 950 but if people are willing to pay the $10K you would need to build one, why not do it? This project has been talked about for years here and on other furums and you were the one who stepped up and got the hacksaw out. __________________ European bike sales and storage. https://www.facebook.com/motofeirme

07-16-2011, 07:45 PM	#280
hendikaf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Oddometer: 495	klr650 too bad there is no build tread with detail pictures and good info , it will be fun to see more of these bike on the road. __________________ Hendi Kaf www.HendiKaf.com

07-21-2011, 04:37 AM	#284
SamM Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: West Virginia Oddometer: 1,461	I'm in!

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