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:roflol::roflol::roflol:Dbl you have a way of making life just a bit more as always.
great testimonial for the venerable KLR 650. I've had two.
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Dam Danaliguide I'm sorry .:lol8:
I do have an Xr 650r up for grabs for the right price.:lol8::bootyshake::lol8:
It will not haul as much crap but goes like HELL.
Just a wee bit more dirt friendly and if you go lite (giant loop) works very well LMAO.
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:lol8: acca you crack me up:lol8:
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Sorry no metal bags alowed.
And yes it will KILL any and all KLRS on or off road.
PERIOD
Your first clue it it HAS NO DOHICKIE AFTER MARKET SHIT
In the XR world we call this UNCORCKED PERIOD
Made for only 7 years and all 7 have over 28 wins in the Baja 1000 Period.......Always first place and most years up to 8th place as well period..........
Do I really need to say she will smoke any KLR ?
Bottom line watch the video and you can see.
The big red pig is and has always has been a KLR killer!!!!!!! With both fangs out and opened at all times.
KLRs pleeeeeaaaaasssseee.
I am by no means bashing Kawasaki (LOL) I'm just saying even the poor mans Beemer is a Suzuki.
But KLRs hmmm I guess?:roflol:
And before anyone says hey they have been building them for this long so they have to be good right.
All I can say is ride them in the tuff stuff before you buy and you will understand all.
Everyone that has owened one braggs about how they handle the fire roads.:lol8:
Enough said.
But hey I have a neighbor that is the nicest guy you will ever meet and He ownes A Hardly, A KLR, and a really nice and I do mean nice 250 KTM 2 smoky 2012.
Go figure :bash:
HMMM who knows until they go?
i'd hate to ride the alcan on your skinny saddle. two up doesn't appear much of an option either.
and i took mine over elephant hill and out bobbys hole. i will admit it was not the right tool for the job. that was a workout. but i only fell over 3 times. lol damn soft sand.
why did they quit making yours after only 7 years? i am impressed that you can get a real aftermarket gas tank for it. just curious what kind of mileage do you get?
Yes sir this is not a two up bike for sure but if you would like to ride it I can make it happen and you might just like it after all.
It will put shit in your shorts and a smile on your mugg.
On the 6.3 gln tank I may get 200 miles at best in the dirt. Easy 300 on the road with out a prob.
It all depends on how much fun your willing to have.
And remember this bitch will get you sideways at well over 90mph and it is a rush in deed.
God I love this Bike.
It is not a plastic toy but a real race machine.
Alcan? I hate to ride any road that is to long and boring without a lot of thrills and skinny stuff.
And for the 7 year ? Simple Half the weight and the same speed almost with the new then 450 class honda that still dominated everything at that time.............................................. .....................
This was the era when Honda could not be beat due to factory backing and plain old qaulity engineering.
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Baja???? How has the XR done at the Dakar? :naughty:
Last I recall better than BMW but then again the restrictions are all about the 450 class these days.
Might have something to do with why XRs are not what they used to be.LOL
And lets face it the adventure blue and white was a POS LOL. 450cc
Now then here that brings us full circle for team orange. I think?
Honestly since they went to 450 restrictions I have not paid much attention.
And if they cant run the big L-8s
who cares?
Which brings to another reason to carry a gun .TREE HUGGERS SEASON IS ALWAYS OPEN
But Honda still rules the south of the border thing it is done on a 450 crf x model now days is all.:bandit:
Either way none was ever done on a KLR to the best of my knowledge. LMAO
Either way I would rather own a DRZ 400 ten fold before I would get a KLR650 Street bike.:lol8: Cause that is all they are good for IMHO.
The KLR is the most widely used 'round the world' bike. Kinda like an old Volvo - they never run good... but they always run.
PS: BMW dominated the Dakar for a number of years!
The thing is this was a great vid and had me LMAO for sure good find bro.
Till we ride again together.
Hey Danali if we can get you into some kind of a ride, Lets try.
I have a 450 that is a bit easier in the dirt and if you have gear to ride or not we can get you covered one way or the other to keep things safe.
Just a thought but maybe I'm way off and you already ride the dirt stuff?
These guys are great to ride with for sure. No man is ever left behind and they have the patience to make it all work when needed.
Please come give it a go if you can. You will enjoy it for sure.
And even though I give the KLR some shit it will work everywere we ride if you can.
The thing is when you need a 8mm wrench and all you have is a crecent wrench it will still work but you end up fighting it a little and the end result just takes more time.
would love to go out for a ride with you. unfortunately i am in alaska right now, well not really that unfortunate. maybe in the fall if i get down that way.
a buddy of mine with a drz 400 and i were the first over a pass in the la sals between moab and parawon this spring. we had to push our bikes through several snow drifts the last 200 yards. what a bitch that was.
used to ride the dirt years ago. i had a yamaha 360 enduro and a hodaka ace 100 when i was in high school. that was in the mid 70's. they were fun.
the thing i like most about the klr is that you can go anywhere in the world and find parts, since the model didn't change for 20 years. the mileage is great too. i get 45mpg just crusing along at 75.
you mentioned my metal cans. hey, they were cheap. a deal at $30 each. so i am in for $60. of course they are heavier than aluminum but the aluminum ones cost over ten times that amount. something like $750 a pair. did i mention they were cheap?
Right on I know that they are the go to bike for world riding and have be for a long time.
They are called the poor mans BMW for a reason.
But you have to admit they are very heavy for the power and like all bikes have their issues to be aware of.
but when I seen this vid I had no choice but laugh.
So maybe in the fall then ????
may be in the fall. that sounds like fun.
I'd buy a KLR or DR over an XR any day. Take it from me, and I've done a lot of multi-day dirt trips. Those little bikes are great for handling and speed but when it come to tank-like toughness and comfort they lose out every time. I looked long and hard at the KLR, DR, & XR before finally settling on the DR.
And can someone explain to me why mtn seeker has to post 5 times in a row? Calm down, take your time, and put it all into one post. You can do it!
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Originally Posted by nelsonccc
I can do this ( I LOVE BEER ) OOOPS
And if you call a BRP a little bike please feel free to try mine nelsonccc you might just change your mind or not.
Never have I heard the same said about a KLR nor a DRZ in the 1000 mile Baja. Just saying.