Klr 650

[upcruiser]

There is already a company out there with a fairing protector and I'm sure more will be available shortly. I think the added protection that the fairing gives from weather and bugs makes up for a bit more fragility offroad.

And Chuck, I agree. I thought the red '08 that I saw yesterday looked way better in person the the photos that I saw.

 

[805gregg]

I don't want to dampen your spirits but I owned a KLR for 10,000 miles. Never did find out what it was good for, bad on road bad off road, save you money for a Suzuki Wee strom 650 cc but about 70 hp and v-twin engine, will do about everything a KLR will do but much more comfortable.

 

[ChuckB]

I'm going to look at an '06 tomorrow morning. If everthing looks kosher and he's willing to budge on the price a little I'm going to make an offer.

 

[upcruiser]

I don't want to dampen your spirits but I owned a KLR for 10,000 miles. Never did find out what it was good for, bad on road bad off road, save you money for a Suzuki Wee strom 650 cc but about 70 hp and v-twin engine, will do about everything a KLR will do but much more comfortable.

The Zuk is more then I want to spend for a new bike plus from everything I've heard not as capable offroad. Not that the KLR is spectacular either, but I think for the $, especially with the new upgrades, its really hard to beat.

 

[upcruiser]

I'm going to look at an '06 tomorrow morning. If everthing looks kosher and he's willing to budge on the price a little I'm going to make an offer.

Chuck, have you had a chance to ride any KLR's yet?

 

[ChuckB]

No, not yet. I'm not currently licensed, nor ever ridden any bike at all. I just signed up for the MSF class next month... Call me crazy, but I believe that I found a good deal and I don't think that I can pass it up.

 

[ChuckB]

Just got back from looking at the bike. It was in excellent condition. I made an offer. I just have to wait to see if the first guy that looked at it is still interested. Hopefully, will know later today or tomorrow.