Wilsons Sandbox

I am in the market for a 96 or newer KLR 650. I have a budget of about $2500 and would be willing to travel up to 600 miles to pick it up or meet me half way?. I would also consider a KLR 250, DR650, NX650 etc. Please contact me off list Mike Roberts Vancouver, Washington 360-892-5421

I went for a ride up Hwy. 33 in CA to Pine Mountain yesterday. Everything was great until I hit about the 3000' level, and then it got really, really cold. The sun was out, but I can't remember ever being so cold on a ride. I had some heavy gloves and a fleece pullover underneath my riding suit, and I still had to pull over because my fingers were hurting due to the fact that they got so cold. By the time I hit he 4000' level there was light snow and ice on the side of the road. I continued up to the 5100' level, but with the frigid wind blowing from the north, and the clouds moving in, I cut my ride short and headed back down the mountain. I'm now seriously considering heated grips and a heated vest (any recommendations?) Can the KLR 650 handle both? I have a switch for my fan, which may allow more watts for other uses when the fan is turned off. Lastly, do some of you who are more familiar with cold weather riding might have some useful tips. Robin