another new year's ride

[Kevin Powers]

Thought I'd share this short video of the Minneapolis I-Cycle Derby: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gx4YNb48PM Plenty of KLRs of various vintages including a shiny-new blue one that my buddy Rich rode home from the dealer just the other night. Full disclosure - I didn't make it this year; my sweet Colleen's offer of a hot breakfast and a fresh pot of coffee was too good to pass up. I've done it in years past though on various bikes including my KLR, and perhaps most memorably on a Honda Spree. All the best in the new year folks! -- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN

[wwotmike@aol.com]

Miles; I purchased an 2002 KLR with 2100 miles on the clock for $2200 this summer.  So, no need to buy on impulse just be patient. Mike Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! ----- Reply message ----- From: "cycletip" Date: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 10:13 am Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Question on buying a 08 KLR 650 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Miles - there's so many used KLR's I'd find a 07 or older for less money and go that direction.  Chances are you'd find one with lots of extras and the doohickey fix in place and be better off all around.  Be patient "Grasshopper."  

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "pmrbcant" wrote: > > All, > > I'd appreciate comments from the group on this particular year model and price. > > A local car dealer in town has a 2008 KLR 650 that someone traded in on a car over the summer and they haven't been able to sell it.  It only has 1600 miles on it, a few scratches on the brush(hand) guards, and appears to be in very good condition.  There are a couple of small cuts in the seat fabric, but the mechanics of the bike appear to be sound.  The bike has been kept inside the dealership but the battery has long since died.  I saw the bike at the automotovie dealer over the summer and I stopped in today and was told they are now asking $3,900 for it.   > > Seems like a great price, but a friend of mine told me that they sucked oil quite a bit.   > > I'd appreciate comments from the group on this particular year model and price.  Any areas of concerns or habitual problems? > > Miles >

[Marc]

My statement may have been mis-stated by me. By design, I meant the bike as a whole and is very subjective.   The newer 08+ bikes have better lighting (headlight), windshield (although it still sucks), brakes (dual piston front and I think a larger single in the rear). The exaust is slightly larger and has better bends. I feel the instruments are better as well. The tank is slightly larger. The alternator has a larger capacity. Their may be more, but I'm burnt out from work.   The older has a longer suspension, looks more like a dirt bike (and the military model) and has a slightly larger stable of aftermarket parts-again I'm sure there is more, but I have limited brain power at this point.   M ----- Forwarded Message ---- [b]From:[/b] Jeff Saline [b]To:[/b] marchaug2000@... [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Tue, January 4, 2011 4:45:19 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Question on buying a 08 KLR 650 On Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:25:02 -0000 "marchaug2000" writes: SNIP I personally wouldn't go back to an older version because of oil burning. The newer design is better in many ways (and worse in some) The 685 kit is in my future when she does burn oil (or I have some extra cash). M <><><><><><> <><><><><><> M, I'm curious about specifics of how the new design is better in many ways (and worse in some). Care to point them out? Thanks for your consideration. Jeff Saline ABC # 4412  South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT . . ____________________________________________________________ Fed Collapses Refi Rates If you owe under $729k, you probably qualify for Gov't Refi Programs http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL314 ... 7bbst01vuc

[Jeff Saline]

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