KLR650 Only Thread...... - Page 262

Danger4u2 · 09-16-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DeusExMachina

Yikes expensive! What kind of life on it?

Yes they are pricey. They seem to wear fast until the half way point, then they last a long time. Not very good in mud. I've had 4 sets.
I got 6000 to 8000 miles. Fair in rocky terrain. Didn't chunk but some of the knobs split on a well worn set I had. I would buy again.

ADW · 09-16-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mcpenner

Went to work today, on the highway. But now that I finally have a KLR I can come home this way

From one (multiple) KLR owner to another, it would be a SIN not to take the two-track home. Always.

ADW · 09-16-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertDuster

Here are some photos from today's trail in southern AZ. The route is east of Tucson along I-10.

Today's pics

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I hate you.

I would LOVE to have stuff like that to ride....you bastid!

Sourjon · 09-16-2012, 05:56 PM

Lets see a GS or Super Ten rider do this

John

tennyis · 09-16-2012, 06:01 PM

no KLR for me, yet anyways! The guy was a real dick, didn't want to answer any questions, etc. Wasn't someone I felt comfortable dealing with.

Argentian · 09-16-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tennyis

hey guys i'm going to look at a 2008 klr 650 with only 3,000 miles on it on Monday. I am wondering what I should be looking for on the bike? I can't imagine much being wrong with a bike with such low miles but it's my first bike and I need to know what to look for. He's selling it as is which i am a bit leary about.

Love my '08. It doesn't burn a drop of oil with close to 20,000 km on it. Kawi did the wiring harness and all new signal lights for me on recall so call the dealer and give them the vin # and they'll tell you about it. Don't let 'em scare you off the '08s - only some of them are bad. Just try to get the truth about whether it's burning oil and why the guy's selling it such low miles.

GAS GUY · 09-16-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sourjon

Lets see a GS or Super Ten rider do this

John

Be carefull for what you ask for !! LOL !!!

Sourjon · 09-16-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GAS GUY

Be carefull for what you ask for !! LOL !!!

I did have to be careful not to snag something in the campground.

John

GAS GUY · 09-16-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sourjon

I did have to be careful not to snag something in the campground.

John

Thats a nice candy green 2008 you got there.If all goes as planned by saturday I will have a green 2008 just like it !!!
I have been without a KLR long enough, I'm coming back.

hoyks · 09-16-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tennyis

no KLR for me, yet anyways! The guy was a real dick, didn't want to answer any questions, etc. Wasn't someone I felt comfortable dealing with.

Better to walk away then. They aren't a rare beast so keep looking, something will turn up.

boyd32450 · 09-16-2012, 11:37 PM

Well I am going to the CU tomorrow to see if they will loan me $2,800 for a 2005 with 24K miles on it. I have been without two wheel transportation for too long. Hope to be on here alot picking your collective brains about mods and maintenance.

timtrue · 09-17-2012, 05:45 AM

You might want to talk to the HT guys if you haven't already about weight issues. The 2012 manual lists a max of 22 pounds on the stock rack. The topbox weighs what, like 6 pounds? That leaves only 16 pounds carrying capacity. I imagine HT has a way to increase capacity, though I haven't asked.

jules083 · 09-17-2012, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by boyd32450

Well I am going to the CU tomorrow to see if they will loan me $2,800 for a 2005 with 24K miles on it. I have been without two wheel transportation for too long. Hope to be on here alot picking your collective brains about mods and maintenance.

I just got a 2005 a few days ago, I did the valves and doohickey as soon as I brought it home. Valves were almost out of spec, and the doo looked good with 5,500 miles on the bike. The air filter is tiny on these things, odds are it will need cleaned.

Sourjon · 09-17-2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GAS GUY

Thats a nice candy green 2008 you got there.If all goes as planned by saturday I will have a green 2008 just like it !!!
I have been without a KLR long enough, I'm coming back.

Seven days of hard riding around Colorado, Utah and Wyoming it used maybe 2 oz. of oil and gave me zero issues. All 08's aren't subject to the internet wisdom. Ask a lot of questions and good luck with your purchase.

John

GAS GUY · 09-17-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sourjon

Seven days of hard riding around Colorado, Utah and Wyoming it used maybe 2 oz. of oil and gave me zero issues. All 08's aren't subject to the internet wisdom. Ask a lot of questions and good luck with your purchase.

John

Yeah, this one is a non issue anyway cause it has the 705 kit.

09-16-2012, 05:56 PM	#3919
Sourjon TAT'erd Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Oddometer: 1,834	The KLR has many uses Lets see a GS or Super Ten rider do this John __________________ Endeavor to suck less--Gaspipe I would rather be riding an imperfect bike than waiting around for perfection. --JDowns

09-16-2012, 11:37 PM	#3926
boyd32450 Dirt Newbie Joined: Dec 2003 Location: San Diego, Ca. Oddometer: 125	Well I am going to the CU tomorrow to see if they will loan me $2,800 for a 2005 with 24K miles on it. I have been without two wheel transportation for too long. Hope to be on here alot picking your collective brains about mods and maintenance. __________________ Boyd Reeder DoD #115 "Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who didn't." - Ben Franklin 1998 BMW R1100RT

09-17-2012, 05:45 AM	#3927
timtrue Feliciter Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Any BDR Oddometer: 8	About that topbox . . . You might want to talk to the HT guys if you haven't already about weight issues. The 2012 manual lists a max of 22 pounds on the stock rack. The topbox weighs what, like 6 pounds? That leaves only 16 pounds carrying capacity. I imagine HT has a way to increase capacity, though I haven't asked.

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09-16-2012, 06:01 PM	#3920
tennyis Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Oddometer: 57	no KLR for me, yet anyways! The guy was a real dick, didn't want to answer any questions, etc. Wasn't someone I felt comfortable dealing with.