Going From 1.6k to .6k - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

omegajim · 03-18-2008, 07:25 PM

auto trader and no bites?

dang.

JmalB · 03-19-2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

it's not like you're burning money trying to heat your house!

No I burn the money come cooling time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

Top speed is less but I agree that it might have a quicker take off. I got the chance this weekend to ride a Kawasaki 250 MX bike and that thing was unreal, just blip the throttle and you were gone. I came out of a turn in second and gave it a little throttle to get over a hill (they call them jumps now a days) and I did my first double, and not a camera in sight. It scared the crap out of me, but on the next lap I did it on purpose.

Yeah I want another dirt bike.

KLR650 really can't be compared to a 250 MX. 250 is probably more powerful, or atleast a better power/weight ratio. I could be very wrong, but the Meanie would get my nod knuckle dragging over an KLR.

**drgibson** · 03-19-2008, 08:22 AM

Well I love "M" and If I could keep her and get another bike I would. THe second bike would be a dirt bike but I just can't justify having two bikes at this time. Plus I'd have to get a trailer to haul it around.

My personal expectations of the KLR are based on all the other Dual Sports I have owned the largest of which has been the Yamaha XT 350. I have no delusions that it will or could be compaired to how "M" preforms.

And as for the 250 I rode, I have never been on a 4 stroke that accelerated like that and I don't expect that the KLR will be that quick on the throttle.

KD57 · 03-19-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

And as for the 250 I rode, I have never been on a 4 stroke that accelerated like that and I don't expect that the KLR will be that quick on the throttle.

You should try the 450 sometime.

AZRyder · 03-19-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JmalB

NC (the latest versions) Miatas are putting around 170hp out at the crank. Yes pretty zippy, but I drive a car that's putting 250hp to ground and still weighs less than 3000lbs. The Miata still a dream in the twisties.

To be clear. The Miata (95 R) is an autocross toy. The more powerful car is a daily driver. I have way more vehicles in my name than some one with my income/debt ratio deserves.

How can you have fun with twisties in Tucson? The top speed is about 30 on the roads and that's when the folks drive their cars instead of their golf carts lol.....Drives me nuts when I go down there. Nice wide winding roads clogged with people driving 15 miles below the speed limit...

JmalB · 03-19-2008, 09:48 AM

Makes me wonder if you actually ever been to Tucson...

**drgibson** · 03-19-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KD57

You should try the 450 sometime.

All you have to do is loan me one.

It funny, I would be very hesitant to get on an R rated sport bike but dirt bikes don't draw the same kind of apprehension.

omegajim · 03-19-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

No I burn the money come cooling time

the clubhouse filled the oil tank last fall to the toon of $900.

It lasts about a year; next year we are already budgeting $1100.

spend that much on the electric bill?

**drgibson** · 03-19-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

the clubhouse filled the oil tank last fall to the toon of $900.

It lasts about a year; next year we are already budgeting $1100.

spend that much on the electric bill?

pffft starting in June over $300 per month through November and I have Gas Heat, Water, Stove, and Oven.

**drgibson** · 03-19-2008, 03:11 PM

Hey a link to an article on the new KLR.

Motorcycle Daily

JmalB · 03-20-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

the clubhouse filled the oil tank last fall to the toon of $900.

It lasts about a year; next year we are already budgeting $1100.

spend that much on the electric bill?

In a year? Close. Summer months are $150+ easy. And we have longer summers here.

JmalB · 03-20-2008, 08:48 AM

Finally decided to do assuage my curiosity.

KLR
2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Stats - Motorcyclist Magazine

Stats for the KLR show it couldn't out drag my SRT-4.

Meanie
2007 Kawasaki Mean Streak Special Edition - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine

More than a full second quicker.

omegajim · 03-20-2008, 08:46 PM

37 hp, that doesn't sound like alot.

But I imagine the bikes isn't very heavy, either.

The price also sounds very close to the v strom range too.

**drgibson** · 03-21-2008, 10:05 AM

Deal in the works. I'll know more later today.

They will give me $7,500 for "M" and sell me the KLR for $5,000. I'd like to get more for "M" but no luck in the past so I can live with the depreciation.

Now I need to decide... Red or Green...

KD57 · 03-21-2008, 10:19 AM

Be loyal. Go Green, you don't want it to be mistaken for a Honda do you?

**87gsxrnut** · 03-21-2008, 12:15 PM

KLR 650 had cam chain tensioner issues (I think that's what it was) Do the research on that, because Kawasaki KNEW that that bike had problems but NEVER fixed it AFAIK. My friend had one, and damn near blew it up before getting an aftermarket part to fix it.

- Nut

**drgibson** · 03-21-2008, 12:42 PM

What year nut?

**87gsxrnut** · 03-21-2008, 01:17 PM

It was all the years up to like 2004. MAYBE Kawasaki fixed it, but I doubt it.

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 03-21-2008, 01:24 PM

It is the "doohickey" - idler shaft lever. Follow the link below:

MarkNet - KLR650 : Doohickey Replacement (Idler Shaft Lever)

My friends bike was almost brand new, and it had a busted "doohickey".

- Nut

KD57 · 03-21-2008, 01:26 PM

My friends has 7K on it w/ no issues. I think it's an '06 or '07

03-18-2008, 07:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,544	auto trader and no bites? dang. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

03-19-2008, 08:22 AM	#23 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Well I love "M" and If I could keep her and get another bike I would. THe second bike would be a dirt bike but I just can't justify having two bikes at this time. Plus I'd have to get a trailer to haul it around. My personal expectations of the KLR are based on all the other Dual Sports I have owned the largest of which has been the Yamaha XT 350. I have no delusions that it will or could be compaired to how "M" preforms. And as for the 250 I rode, I have never been on a 4 stroke that accelerated like that and I don't expect that the KLR will be that quick on the throttle. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-19-2008, 03:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Hey a link to an article on the new KLR. Motorcycle Daily __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-20-2008, 08:46 PM	#33 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,544	37 hp, that doesn't sound like alot. But I imagine the bikes isn't very heavy, either. The price also sounds very close to the v strom range too. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

03-21-2008, 10:05 AM	#34 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Deal in the works. I'll know more later today. They will give me $7,500 for "M" and sell me the KLR for $5,000. I'd like to get more for "M" but no luck in the past so I can live with the depreciation. Now I need to decide... Red or Green... __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-21-2008, 10:19 AM	#35 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	Be loyal. Go Green, you don't want it to be mistaken for a Honda do you? __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

03-21-2008, 12:15 PM	#36 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	KLR 650 had cam chain tensioner issues (I think that's what it was) Do the research on that, because Kawasaki KNEW that that bike had problems but NEVER fixed it AFAIK. My friend had one, and damn near blew it up before getting an aftermarket part to fix it. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

03-21-2008, 12:42 PM	#37 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	What year nut? __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-21-2008, 01:17 PM	#38 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	It was all the years up to like 2004. MAYBE Kawasaki fixed it, but I doubt it. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

03-21-2008, 01:24 PM	#39 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	It is the "doohickey" - idler shaft lever. Follow the link below: MarkNet - KLR650 : Doohickey Replacement (Idler Shaft Lever) My friends bike was almost brand new, and it had a busted "doohickey". - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

03-21-2008, 01:26 PM	#40 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	My friends has 7K on it w/ no issues. I think it's an '06 or '07 __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)