nklr - aaa towing . . . available in california

[Russell Scott]

Yeah, but for about $700.00 dollars more than a KLR you can have a dual-sported XR650R, which is a better dirt bike than a KTM 640. A lot less plastic to scratch when you drop it, and you will drop it. And a lot less potential electrical and mechanical problems. Russell -----Original Message----- From: Devon Jarvis [SMTP:jarvisd@...] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 6:21 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: KLR650 vs. DR650SE The KTM is about 40lb lighter, 15hp more, 5mm bigger diameter forks, narrower, taller, better brakes, better suspension, etc. Sprinkle $2000 onto a KLR, upgrading most of the components a little bit and some a lot, and there you go. Oh, and put it together carefully at the factory as well. Unlike the KLR. Devon A15 (ridden Tumu's KTM640 a little bit) zensurweb admin wrote:

> I went to a dealer at lunchtime and they had both bikes side by side. > I also spotted a KTM640LC which is similar to the DR650 in many respects

but

> a bit better finished. I couldnt see it being $2000 better than our bikes > though. I believe it has an extra 15 ponies over the KLR and it is about

20

> pounds lighter though. > > Mark > > KLR650A13 > ZX6RJ1

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[Devon Jarvis]

If scratched plastic is a valid concern, I'm not sure we have the same taste in trail riding. Also, I have heard the XR650R is really an open desert bike- it doesn't like being run on tight single-track and has overheating problems at low speeds in the woods. The KLR can be slogged through the sand and woods all day in 90deg heat in first and second gear without complaining. That's got to be worth something. I'll certainly believe the XR is more maintainance-friendly. Devon Russell Scott wrote:

> > Yeah, but for about $700.00 dollars more than a KLR you can have a > dual-sported XR650R, which is a better dirt bike than a KTM 640. A lot > less plastic to scratch when you drop it, and you will drop it. And a lot > less potential electrical and mechanical problems. > > Russell >

[s2mumford]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., George Basinet wrote:

> > On May 10, 2002 the Auto Club in Southern Caifornia announced that

they

> will provide towing to motorcycles. Costs $23.00. Of course this

is in

> addition to the AAA membership. I might try it. > See http://www.AmericanMotor.com > > George > Escondido, CA

I already sighed up and have the new card. It is part of the package when you add RV coverage, which I wanted so it would cover my boat trailer. The Motorcycle coverage covers tows costing up to $200, delivery of gas, lockout/locksmith assistance, and air for tires (quoted verbatim form the brochure). In So Cal, you just show your card and it's no out of pocket expense. Elsewhere, you pony up the cash and then they reimburse you later. You can use this up to $800 per year, and I just noticed you get a free map and a free book! "National Parks map, and Campbook" which I got neither! I'm stopping by the AAA office on the way to work today for sure. There is one thing, the brochure states "motorcycles that are licensed for highway use.......when service is rendered on roads regularly traveled by private passenger automobiles". The White Rim fits this description, I reckon. Right, folks? CA Stu

[Ralph Hanson]

On 5/15/02 6:19 AM, "DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> RE: Re: > > Yeah, but for about $700.00 dollars more than a KLR you can have a > dual-sported XR650R, which is a better dirt bike than a KTM 640. A lot > less plastic to scratch when you drop it, and you will drop it. And a lot > less potential electrical and mechanical problems. > > Russell

I rode an XR650R for a day on the roads to the north of Albuquerque this spring and discovered several things about my KLR. The XR feels a LOT lighter than the KLR. I didn't go off in the dirt, but it would clearly be a better dirt bike. The 3 gallon tank and the seat stank, however. After 240 miles my backside was seriously sore, to the point that I could still feel it the next morning. My KLR with a Corbin is a great street bike. Rode 370 miles of interstates and backroads going to a meeting yesterday, and while I was tired at the end of the day, I was fine this morning. I also like not having to worry about finding gas stations all the time. The biggest problem I had was finding the shift points on the road to Sandia Crest (several thousand feet elevation gain over 12 miles). My KLR has a 16 tooth front sprocket, and I think the XR was geared down a tooth. Really messed with my head, especially since the XR didn't have a tach. Ralph -- Ralph E. Hanson 1999 KLR 650 jackburns40@... http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2/west