Brad Davis wrote:
> I am looking to buy a KLR and notice that there are
> older (5-6 years) low mileage ones available. It seems
> to me that bikes with less than 10k on the odometer
> are barely broken in and would be a good buy if in
> good condition.
This is about true.
>
>
> Does anyone know if there are model years to avoid
> (like cars) and has anyone rebuilt a KLR engine? I
> have rebuilt car engines and suppose (hope) a
> motorcycle engine wouldn't be much more of a
> challenge.
Pre-'96 bikes are slightly less desirable due to some minor engine
improvements made at that time. Thes difference would not seem to be very
substantial, though.
>
>
> What is the highest mileage anyone has seen on a KLR?
I know of one bottom end with 100,000 miles on it, no probs.The same
bikes top end in now approaching 60,000 miles, also with no problems.
>
> I understand the engine/drivetrains are very durable
> and with proper maintenance can go 30k-40k between
> rebuilds.
Considerably further than that, actualy.
-Tom
'96 KLR 650