Page 1 of 1
mexico trip a success
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:15 pm
by nevadamontagu
Just got back from my trip to Mexico. I rode my KLR from Naco, AZ to
Puerto Vallarta, to Guadalajara, up through Chihuahua, back to Naco.
2500 miles, 13 days. Warm weather, freezing weather. Burned out my
magneto, or whatever. A couple of lost bolts, but I was prepared with
extras. No flats, accidents or major mechanicals!!!!! About 10 close
calls. Good time.
The Conti Escape tires rule. Corbin flat saddle is a must. No butt
fatigue what-so-ever. Taller wind screen helped, as did the Hot
Grips. I packed super light and didn't miss anything except a
heated vest. Although, I doubt my bike would have been able to power
it, along with my 12 volt accessory outlet.
Will probably sell the 2007 KLR and buy a 2008 V-Strom 650 or BMW 800 GS.
-N
Denver, CO
mexico trip a success
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:29 am
by albatrossklr
Interesting concept, bike treated you well on your adventure, so now
you will sell it to buy a younger model with bigger cc's ..
Thought we were only allowed to do that with wives?
albatross
who has had more than 1
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "nevadamontagu"
wrote:
>
> Just got back from my trip to Mexico. I rode my KLR from Naco, AZ to
> Puerto Vallarta, to Guadalajara, up through Chihuahua, back to Naco.
> 2500 miles, 13 days. Warm weather, freezing weather. Burned out my
> magneto, or whatever. A couple of lost bolts, but I was prepared with
> extras. No flats, accidents or major mechanicals!!!!! About 10 close
> calls. Good time.
>
> The Conti Escape tires rule. Corbin flat saddle is a must. No butt
> fatigue what-so-ever. Taller wind screen helped, as did the Hot
> Grips. I packed super light and didn't miss anything except a
> heated vest. Although, I doubt my bike would have been able to power
> it, along with my 12 volt accessory outlet.
>
> Will probably sell the 2007 KLR and buy a 2008 V-Strom 650 or BMW
800 GS.
>
> -N
> Denver, CO
>
mexico trip a success
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:02 am
by revmaaatin
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "albatrossklr"
wrote:
>
> --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "nevadamontagu"
> wrote:
> >
> > Just got back from my trip to Mexico. I rode my KLR from Naco, AZ
to
> > Puerto Vallarta, to Guadalajara, up through Chihuahua, back to
Naco.
> > 2500 miles, 13 days. Warm weather, freezing weather. Burned out my
> > magneto, or whatever. A couple of lost bolts, but I was prepared
with
> > extras. No flats, accidents or major mechanicals!!!!! About 10
close
> > calls. Good time.
> >
> > The Conti Escape tires rule. Corbin flat saddle is a must. No butt
> > fatigue what-so-ever. Taller wind screen helped, as did the Hot
> > Grips. I packed super light and didn't miss anything except a
> > heated vest. Although, I doubt my bike would have been able to
power
> > it, along with my 12 volt accessory outlet.
> >
> > Will probably sell the 2007 KLR and buy a 2008 V-Strom 650 or BMW
> 800 GS.
> >
> > -N
> > Denver, CO
> >
>>
> Interesting concept, bike treated you well on your adventure, so now
> you will sell it to buy a younger model with bigger cc's ..
>
> Thought we were only allowed to do that with wives?
>
> albatross
> who has had more than 1
Ah, Terry,
You (as always) suggest an interesting juxtaposition of the moral and
ethical dilemma, intersected with theological implications.
revmaaatin. who is off to the contemplative work with the sheep and a
few goats
re; my "grippy footpegs" post
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:17 pm
by imfreelandian
Thanks to all of you who answered this post, too. I got opinions, part
#s, even pictures, this group is a great resource. I'm gonna go with
the 2000 DR pegs, instead of the '95s, I think I'll like the extra
width.
-Gerry