Wilsons Sandbox

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