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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Komjathy wrote: the KLR doesn't have enough power to warrent race rubber ~~~race rubber isn't fitted at the track for high horsepower machines only. Race rubber is fitted on machines trackside instead of a street tire as it grips better in high heat situations, like you encounter on a race track. Race rubber fitted to a street bike riding on the street doesn't make any sense as the tire will never reach the temperatures where the race tire will work...the tire would run too cold (in most situations) I never lost grip ~~~Then I can only assume you were braking way before you should have, getting ready to set it up for a corner. If you rode your KLR even somewhat close to it's abilities braking before turning it (with stree tires), your machine would be sliding like crazy. Now there's nothing shameful for you riding on a race track and braking early before the corners (you said you never lost grip). With practice comes speed, later braking If you say you 'schooled the posers' with your KLR, then I have to beleive you but I would be surprised if they didn't show it to you on the straights Jake Reddick Fla. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > Dunlop 607s front and back, the KLR doesn't have enough power to warrent race rubber, just a good 20/90 or 10/90 street compatible tire. I never lost grip, but did get the swing arm and chassis load up enough to make it hop a few times in faster corners. > > > > > ________________________________ > From: sh8knj8kster > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 11:02:12 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: 2008 KLR > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > I have taken a KLR onto the track and schooled more than a few sport bike poseur pros. > > ~~~I would imagine finding race rubber for the rear of the KLR would not be hard but what did you do for a front tire? > > Jake > Reddick Fla. > > > > > The KLR will consume oil if ridden at high speeds for extended periods of time, it is a single cylinder, crankcase pressure thing. At high RPM, some of the KLR, regardless of year will pump some oil into the airbox, but there is a very inexpensive fix for this with a Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve slaved in between the crankcase vent and the airbox. Power, that is subjective; if you like point and shoot power on the road, the KLR doesn't do that very well, but it has enough power to outrun most traffic and get tickets with it. Handling is what can be expected from a big dual sport, nothing like a sport bike, but better than others. The 08 had the upgrade to the fork tube size, which has helped it some, but a fork brace does wonders for it. All that said, it will take you anywhere you wan to go and to some places other bikes can't go. It will give very good gas mileage and is very economical to operate and work on, if need be. > > > > Now for some personal experience; I have had 4 KLRs and just recently purchased a used 2006 model.. I have been riding around on other bikes for a couple of years now and been working on a KLR super moto project that never seems to end. Once I accompanied my friend on her KLR, while she broke her new GS in, I couldn't help but ask myself, why would I need more power?. I fell in love all over and took it home with me. I have taken a KLR onto the track and schooled more than a few sport bike poseur pros. Tense up on that thing at speed and it will let you know you need to chill. > > > > So, what do you want to do with a bike, how will you use it, what do you expect from it? Answer these questions and it may help to determine if this is the bike for you. As for support of the model, you will not find a more helpful, inclusive group anywhere, the KLR world rocks! > > > > TK > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > From: jaxson57 > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com > > Sent: Mon, December 21, 2009 6:24:28 PM > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 2008 KLR > > > > > > I have an oppurtunity to purchase a 2008 KLR with about 2k miles. > > > > I'm new to the group, and wanted to know the plus and minuses of this model year. IE . oil consumption , power handling etc > > > > Thanks, jaxson57 > > >