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Reedus
04-28-2007, 11:41 AM
My new purchase @ 3 g's. I stewed and stewed over a bike that would suit my purpose for on/offroad riding. Granted, I wouldn't take this bike on the emigrant trail, but for getting up in the hills to fish and cruising around the state, I think it would work. Especially if I get a higher aftermarket windscreen. Anybody care to comment on the KLR? If you were to get a dual-sport bike, what would it be considering 50% pavement, and 50% dirt?

accadacca
04-28-2007, 04:43 PM
That looks like a nice rig. For 50-50 riding a lot of guys like the KLR. I am not much of a 50-50 guy. So I have a KTM 620 RXC for 80-20 dirt and a BMW R1150GS for 80-20 road. Thats a perfect bike to take up the pavement and road base to a good fishing hole. :2thumbs:

Reedus
04-28-2007, 05:48 PM
Wish my wife would let me have 2, then I would go your route. :frustrated:

Reedus
04-28-2007, 05:50 PM
You guys keep me posted when you hit the roads on a regional trip again. I want in.

accadacca
04-29-2007, 08:59 AM
You guys keep me posted when you hit the roads on a regional trip again. I want in.
Will do. . .double moo is one of the main organizers. We do need to get out for a dirt ride. :nod: Perhaps the Pony Express out to Wendover on a Friday. Stay the night in NV and hit a buffet. Then in the morning go north around the GSL and out at Corrine, then pavement home? :ne_nau:

Reedus
04-29-2007, 11:21 AM
If there is crab involved, I am in. Haven't been to a big crab slaughter in awhile

double moo
04-29-2007, 02:23 PM
WHEN???

Joe Gardner
04-30-2007, 02:08 PM
Nice!

I really like the KLRs, for $3k you can't go wrong. :D

accadacca
04-30-2007, 09:44 PM
WHEN???
I am open this weekend or next. :ne_nau:

double moo
05-01-2007, 07:39 AM
Are you thinking a Friday - Saturday run?

I'll be in Phoenix on the 9-10th, not sure if I could leave again on friday. Does the 18th-19th work if the 11th does not? Is the old man in?

Are you thinking the KTMor the BMW? Dirt bikes would be more fun... though the GSs would definitely handle it, (took my GS last time). The road sections would definitely be better on the GSs.

Call me!

KillEmAll
05-01-2007, 11:50 AM
Dang, 3 grand?!? Not bad at all for an '06. You got quite a deal on that one. I've really been eyeing one of those and for that much I'd have jumped all over it myself. I've heard many good things about the KLR. I'm with you, if I could have 2 bikes I would, but the KLR is a pretty good medium. Did it come with the boxes or was that an addon you did?

double moo
05-01-2007, 04:19 PM
There is an '05 KLR listed today on KSL classifieds for $2900. Ad says it only has 590 miles. You may want to hurry as that is quite a deal!!



Cancel that..... just looked again and noticed it is a 250 KLR. Guess it was too good to be true!

mfshop
05-02-2007, 07:36 AM
For 3 g's, looks awesome. Can I ask how the bike handles on dirt? I've barely ever even ridden a motorcycle, but have been thinking a dually would be great to get to hiking/mtb trailheads.

I signed up for a MSF rider course in May. Now just need to find a decent bike and convince the wifey.

Reedus
05-02-2007, 03:54 PM
I bought the bike from a dealer repo auction in San Diego. My bro is a dealer. That is how I got it so cheap. Came with the aluminum boxes. If any of you guys are looking to get ANY kind of bike (street or dirt; fourwheelers ect) for barely over wholesale PM me. We are going down this weekend to the auction again. I can even link you to the site so you can see what is running through this month.

accadacca
05-02-2007, 08:19 PM
Lets see that link Reedus. Have you seen any of those pretty orange bikes at these auctions?

accadacca
05-02-2007, 08:21 PM
Are you thinking a Friday - Saturday run?

I'll be in Phoenix on the 9-10th, not sure if I could leave again on friday. Does the 18th-19th work if the 11th does not? Is the old man in?

Are you thinking the KTMor the BMW? Dirt bikes would be more fun... though the GSs would definitely handle it, (took my GS last time). The road sections would definitely be better on the GSs.

Call me!
Lets talk. I am open on the 11-12 weekend and possibly the next. I would certainly go next weekend if you could swing it. We need to get it on the calendar.

Reedus
05-02-2007, 09:55 PM
I'll broadband it since it isn't a secret. The auction is dealer only and you have to register your dealership with them to bid on anything. My brother usually gets a list of people who want bikes and bids up to whatever they are willing to pay. Then they have to pay 100 shiiping to get it to Utah and 300 for the time and effort he has into bidding and maintaining overhead costs. In the end you get a bike for way below retail, or what you could buy one off of KSL.

Not sure how to link, but here is the site: npauctions.com

It is the San Diego one.

Reedus
05-02-2007, 09:57 PM
There are a few KTM's, but not as many as Honda or Yamaha's. I think I saw a KTM 525 that is going through one Friday

accadacca
05-03-2007, 08:13 AM
There are a few KTM's, but not as many as Honda or Yamaha's. I think I saw a KTM 525 that is going through one Friday
Hmmm. . .thats what I am after, but I didn't see one on that site.

Reedus
05-03-2007, 09:14 AM
You have to sort through everything. There is one going through the ATV lane. Number 252. 2004 KTM 525 EXC.

If you click on the atv lane and type in KTM under make, then it will bring up all the KTMs going through

KillEmAll
05-04-2007, 12:17 PM
I know it's an auction, but I sure would like to see the prices they sell for.