ok here is one for the brain enhanced riggers in the group to si

[Mike Peplinski]

Its not a KLR. Its just another bike. KLR is not a motorcycle, its a culture. Bye-bye Jim!

>From: "Jim" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Bye KLR, Hello Versys >Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:35:34 -0000 > >New for Kawasaki in '08. > >http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4858&Page=1 > >2008 Kawasaki Versys Specs: >Engine: Four-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, four-valve per cylinder, >parallel Twin >Displacement: 649cc >Bore x stroke: 83.0 x 60.0mm >Compression ratio: 10.6:1 >Maximum torque: 44.9 lb/ft @6,800 rpm >Cooling: Liquid >Fuel injection: Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle >bodies >Ignition: Digital CDI >Transmission: Six-speed >Final drive: O-Ring chain >Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel >Rake / trail: 25 degrees / 4.3 in. >Wheelbase: 55.7 in. >Front suspension / wheel travel: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with >adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. >Rear suspension / wheel travel: Single offset laydown shock with >adjustable rebound and spring preload / 5.7 in. >Front tire: 120/70x17 >Rear tire: 160/60x17 >Front brake: Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper >Rear brake: Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper >Overall length: 83.7 in. >Overall width: 33.1 in. >Overall height: 51.8 in. >Seat height: 33.1 in. >Dry weight: 399 lbs. >Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal. >Color: Passion Red >MSRP: $6,899 >Warranty: 12 months > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

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[jjonz]

I used Penske to haul my bike and a friend's to the start of the Great Divide route last summer. I couldn't have been happier. The box van was almost new and was in great condition as compared to the dumps Uhaul rents. Also, I talked with my local Penske place and found he had way too many 12' box vans and was willing to give me a way better deal than Uhaul. Hmmmm, better equipment, better terms, and around 1/3 rd the price - it wasn't a hard choice. Jeff Jones