portland to moab suggestions?

[Jim Tegler]

I've got a revamped 1991 and I ride with a guy with a 2008. Mine's a great bike, but I like his better on the road. The big things are the better seat, front shock, brake and doohickey design. Those things are worth some cash. Off-road the older bike seems to have some design points that make it work better. Timely issue! Jim A5

Howdy,

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[Brent Tegler]

Yeah the old KLR works much better off road..... You want to know why?....... Because you are not afraid to drop it....... again!!!!!! Brent Tegler Fergus, Ontario -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Tegler Sent: March 5, 2008 10:55 PM To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 2007 and 2008 Deals - Which is Better? I've got a revamped 1991 and I ride with a guy with a 2008. Mine's a great bike, but I like his better on the road. The big things are the better seat, front shock, brake and doohickey design. Those things are worth some cash. Off-road the older bike seems to have some design points that make it work better. Timely issue! Jim A5 Howdy, __________________________________________________________ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Tumu Rock]

Let's not forget that the '08 has less ground clearance and suspension travel. Making it that much easier to get into situations where the extra 50 lbs and plastic breaky-bits might be noticed. da Vermonster it's also down to the wire as far as buying a new (0 miles) KLR of the old vintage.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mikeypep" wrote: > > It appears the 08 would be better for the street while the 07 offers > less fragile plastics for off road riding. I'm not so sure the actual > riding is better with the 08 over the 07. It probably comes down to > personal preference. I really like the looks of the 08 but not enough > to give up my 01. Either way, welcome to the group. >

[Jim Douglas]

Tumu Rock wrote:

> > Let's not forget that the '08 has less ground clearance and suspension > travel. Making it that much easier to get into situations where the > extra 50 lbs and plastic breaky-bits might be noticed. > > da Vermonster > > it's also down to the wire as far as buying a new (0 miles) KLR of the > old vintage. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , "mikeypep" wrote: > > > > It appears the 08 would be better for the street while the 07 offers > > less fragile plastics for off road riding. I'm not so sure the actual > > riding is better with the 08 over the 07. It probably comes down to > > personal preference. I really like the looks of the 08 but not enough > > to give up my 01. Either way, welcome to the group. > > > >

I'm on my third, have one for a while, sell it, and get another. I actually like the 08 the best as it's the only one that feels to be solid to me 75+MPH, I actually don't off-road that much and have yet gone off road when it's muddy, etc. I have spent a long weekend 50% off road, although the road was pretty nice.

[Terry Taylor]

To comment on which is better DEAL between the '07 or the'08.. I think the obvious choice would be the '08. One of them is now considered obsolete & one will see a flury of new Farkle & parts available at virtually every Kaw dealer around.The '08 overall is much more improved.The ONLY drawback is the dirtworthiness & I am sure that can be addressed with Farkle upgrades.I have spent considerable time on both & I own the older style. Go with the '08...It's NEW. A couple of hundred bucks difference in price is well worth the better brakes alone in addition to upgraded doohickey,improved seat,Higher wattage alternator,improved lighting,beefier forks, the list goes on & on.I mean just look at the swingarms between the two bikes.Kawasaki made all the right improvents to the bike I can't argue with that I just worry about sticker shock from people that drop them.KLR world.com has a detailed side by side comparison between the two bikes that is worth a look. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[kennethhenton]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Terry Taylor wrote: KLR world.com has a detailed side by side comparison between the two bikes that is worth a look. I have about another 50 photos to add to that thread when I get a chance, the bikes are now back together with farkles aplenty. Just too much snow and overtime right now. Thanks for the positive feedback Terry. Ken

[Fred Hink]

Are you asking for information on getting to Moab or information for once you are here? I can help you with anything you need to know about Moab and the surrounding area. I am sure you will find lots of advice about how to get here from other sources. July and August are our two hottest months. Coming from "up north" I'd be prepared for some heat at that time. If you are going to be in the Moab area the end of May, be sure to attend the Canyonlands Motor Classic. There will be many KLRs here and lots of good riding and some moderate grubb served at my shop in the evenings. http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html A great time will be had by all. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com http://s1.zetaboards.com/arrowhead

----- Original Message ----- From: Gordon To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 11:03 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Portland to Moab suggestions? Hello fellow dual-sport riders, Myself and two good friends are planning to ride from Portland, Oregon to Moab, Utah this summer on 650 dual-sports. We will have about ten days to two weeks to complete the trip and we plan to spend about three days at Moab. If necessary we can take the interstate back home if we run out of time. The dates have not been determined. Possibly early July. I'm posting this to several groups in hope of getting multiple responses. Does anyone have some good suggestions as to riding routes, GPS routes, must see places, service stops including possible break downs (Kawi and Honda dealerships or mc mechanics), good camp sites, reasonable motels, good bars/taverns or anything else your experience can offer? We are all of moderate skill level. We're looking for lots of gravel roads/two track and back roads with plenty of twists, turns, scenery and elevation changes. Thank you for any ideas/thoughts. Gordon Animal Magnetizm Bainbridge Island, WA http://animalmagnetizm.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]