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klr250
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2001 10:01 pm
by wingrj@aol.com
Need some opinions.
I've come across a 1989 KLR250 with less the 11K miles on it. The guy is
asking $1500. Is this a good deal, or would I be taked for a ride?
The bike appears to be in good shape, not beat up at all. Says it has been
setting in a wharehouse all this time(?)
Whatcha ya'll think?
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klr250
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2002 3:55 pm
by Anthony Verno
Kelley, the only source for a service manual for the KLR 250 that I know
of is the one from Kawasaki. If you plan to keep your bike for awhile, I
would invest in it. Valve adjustment is very simple with the screw type
adjusters, get the manual and go for it. Anthony
Message: 2
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 00:41:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kelley Kinser
Subject: KLR 250
Does anyone know a good source for a service
manual for the KLR 250 (Mine's a 96 model). I
also need to know the specs for a valve
adjustment and if the shims are the same as the
650. Kelley.
klr250
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 12:49 pm
by JJNeet1@aol.com
In a message dated 6/29/2002 6:16:53 AM,
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com writes:
Subject: KLR 250
Does the KLR 250 have a doohickey? What engine problems if any?
Jack Frontz Coshocton, Ohio
>>
If the doohickey is the balancer,the KLR250 does have a balancer.It uses
two balancer shafts with counterweights.I don't see a tensioner-just a
guide.The chain looks to be pretty short.So far I can't find any info on
adjusting it.
I've had two engine problems with mine:first,at 1350 miles,a piece of
gasket sealer from the factory assembly,broke loose and plugged the oil
supply line to the top end.The engine started knocking severely.It destroyed
the cylinder head(since the Japanese insist on running the camshafts on the
bare cylinder head with no replaceable bearings),both camshafts,both rocker
arms,the camchain and tensioner.It was all repaired under warranty-but the
bike was layed up for about 5-6 weeks.This,of course,was a bit of a freak
occurance and could have happened to any brand or make of motorcycle.The
second problem was an oil leak that developed from the waterpump seal.There
is a seal that seals the waterpump shaft.If oil leaks from there,you will
notice a leak at a little weap hole under the right-front of the engine.You
can see this little hole easily.The side cover and water pump must be removed
to replace this.This,also,was repaired under warranty.The bike is running
great now at 4500 miles.But this is the most warranty problems I have ever
had with any motorcycle out of the 16 I have owned.I really like the KLR250
though-I think its a great compromise between a lighter weight machine,and
one that is still streetable.
Jon Neet
klr250
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2003 8:55 am
by forcedtojoin
Hi all,
My brother just picked up a '91 KLR250 that is in very good condition
other than a blown rear shock (no damping at all). I glanced at the
shock, and I fear that it may be non-rebuildable... Can anyone
confirm that it is/isn't?
Anyone have a good KLR250 rear shock for sale? I see that another
poster asked whether the 650 shock could be swapped to the 250, but I
didn't see a reply...
thanks!
Craig
cfaison@...
klr250
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 8:35 pm
by kusst
I have the a16 klr650 - my second one, but last year my brother
decided to get back into the off road seen and bought the klr 250. I
have to say that when we are in the woods, (we own hunting land)
the 250 is an absolute joy. If I am there with the big bike I feel
like I have to be on my game, but if we happen to switch. god the
250 is a care free joy in the woods.
of course, when we have to go anywhere on the highway, I think my
brother regrets the decision. Woods riding albeit dear to our
hearts , comprises a small percentage of actual ride time. When we
crank up and head down the highway the 250 is kinda crappy, if your
patient it will get there. With the 650, you can pick the time of
arrival.
klr250
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 1:35 am
by Kurt
Does anyone know if there are any major differences between the 2003 and the
2004 KLR250 model, besides color? I want to buy a 250 and there are 2003
models available in my area.
Thanks
Kurt
klr250
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 7:59 am
by Zachariah Mully
On Sat, 2003-07-12 at 18:07, Kurt wrote:
> Does anyone know if there are any major differences between the 2003 and the
> 2004 KLR250 model, besides color? I want to buy a 250 and there are 2003
> models available in my area.
>
> Thanks
>
> Kurt
None. A good way of telling if there have been major changes is by
looking at Kawasaki's version, i.e. KLR650-A5 or KLR250-D17 (or whatever
it's up to now). If the alpha character is still the same as last years
or 17 years ago, then no major changes have been made.
Z
DC
A5X
A12X
klr250
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 10:12 am
by John S Harper
Anyone consider one of these?
Would it be better offroad than the KLR650?
Any thoughts of 250 vs. 650 would be appreciated.
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klr250
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 10:36 pm
by James
Does the 250 suffer the same affliction in the doohickey as the 650?
Just wanted to know.
Jim
klr250
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 9:54 pm
by identek
That is one damn good question. And, I do not know the answer.
-----Original Message-----
From: james [mailto:yj110495@...]
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2004 10:37 PM
Cc:
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] KLR250
Does the 250 suffer the same affliction in the doohickey as the 650?
Just wanted to know.
Jim
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