Wilsons Sandbox

Greetings everyone,          I've recently been in touch with Stu Mumford, and he recommended that I post my questions to you all on this list. So, here goes..          I'm considering the purchase of a KLR, as a commuter and a weekend runabout, but I'd like to get  first-hand opinions before talking to a dealer. Can you give me any pros and cons, ups and downs, goods and bads? Anything you can tell me would be appreciated. I'm currently on a '96 BMW R1100R, but I'm tired of the outrageous maintenance costs and want something simple and easy to work on myself. Granted, Beemers are relatively easy to tune-up, but the parts costs are a bit much for my tastes. I don't get to tour much (W-O-R-K) but I understand that the KLR keeps you happy no matter where you ride.          I'm a tad concerned about two things - one is how it will carry me and my stuff. I weigh about 235 and I like the idea of taking my camping gear and supplies without overloading the bike. Second, how long does it actually take for you to do valve adjustments. I read the step-by-step from the web site, and although I'm not afraid of maintenance or getting my hands dirty, it sounds like a lot of work to move stuff out of the way just to get to the valves. Maybe I'm reading too much into it. Thanks for your time! I look forward to hearing from you. Ride Safe! Michael Greer   [b][i]"Bear" [/i][/b]t_mgreer@...               [i]or [/i]Mbeargreer@... (858) 845-3808 (Office) (858) 636-0614 (Pgr)

>Wait till this guy hits a big rock with his foot peg mount, he'll be singin the blues..... > It seems I have hit a sensitive cord with this group. > > Yes, I do "real dual sport" riding, but time limits me on > > riding to Utah as I live in Texas. I can assure you, My > > 1150GS will go anywhere a KLR would dare and even then some. > > No offense to the KLR, but the BMW is simply put together > > better and can handle more punishment. I'll be glad to lead a > > few rides and demonstrate. If I remember correctly, I don't > > remember a Kawasaki crossing the finish line in the PD this > > year. Of course BMW swept 1,2,3. > > > > No one answered my original question, when and where is the > > rally, who do I contact? > > > > One last point. I understand from the archives and my friend > > that Arrowhead Motorsports seems to have the corner of the > > market on selling products on this list. Is this not against > > standard list protocol? Isn't this SPAM? I know it would > > never fly on BMW lists. > > > > If you can't run with the Big Dawg, you best stay on the porch. > >

Wait till this guy gets to Moab and his ride is stripped for tractor parts! A John Deer is put together really well too... Maybe they share parts? --- Rev. Chuck :^)>+ A13 http://klr650.50megs.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Get your FREE Email at http://mailcity.lycos.com Get your PERSONALIZED START PAGE at http://my.lycos.com