new klr's

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

Where is the best place to look for used bikes on the web? I have looked a little on craigs list but haven't been too successful finding what I want. Criswell

[Michael Martin]

I found mine on cycletrader.com. There's also ebay. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ________________________________ From: "roncriswell@..." Where is the best place to look for used bikes on the web? I have looked a little on craigs list but haven't been too successful finding what I want. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[fasteddiecopeman]

Ron, What're you looking for? Cheers, Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "roncriswell@..." wrote: > > Where is the best place to look for used bikes on the web? I have looked a little on craigs list but haven't been too successful finding what I want. > > Criswell >

[Kevin Bennett]

" I have looked a little on craigs list but haven't been too successful finding what I want. " You're smart to looking now. Great time of year to be a buyer. Craigslist is oriented toward dealing with people in your local area. In fact, they have a header that says "Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally!" However, I found my KLR by searching nationwide. It's easy to do: First, go to Google.com. In the search box, type "craigslist.org." (It's gotta have the .org on the end, or it won't work.) Click "search." The first search result will be Craigslist. Right in the search result will be a little search box with an oval button next to it that says "Search Craigslist.org." All you need to do is type "KLR" in the search box, then click on that "Search Craigslist" button. When you do that, you'll have pages and pages of Craigslist KLR listings from all over the country. You may find that your best deal is farther than you want to travel. No problem. You can hire someone to pick up the bike and bring it to you. Go to Uship.com and put up a listing that says you want the bike picked up at Point A and delivered to Point B. There's no cost to do this and you'll get several bids delivered right to your e-mail box over the next couple of days. In my case, the bids ran from $700 to $250. I took the low one and was very happy. You'll want to get the shipping costs before you finalize the deal with the seller; these costs can turn a great deal into a not-so-grteat deal. Happy shopping! Kevin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[skypilot110]

Ebay is the great equalizer. People can travel to pick up a major purpose, the $200-300 it might cost you to take a train 500 miles and ride a bike back is cheap. Without a country wide auctioning site we go back to what we used to have. You pay what ever the local market is getting and you have no idea if your getting took or if the seller is getting screwed. Look on Ebay, that way you find out what they really should go for. Then look localy to see if you can get lucky

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "roncriswell@..." wrote: > > Where is the best place to look for used bikes on the web? I have looked a little on craigs list but haven't been too successful finding what I want. > > Criswell >

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Bennett wrote:

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> You may find that your best deal is farther than you want to travel. No problem.

SNIP> Kevin Kevin-- What an excellent post! A bike far away is an invitation for adventure! Additional/Alternate ways of getting the bike home 1. ride the bus and go get it. (I have done this 3 times; once for a KLR, two times for BMW's). One additional resources is http://www.greyhound.com/errors/filenotfound.aspx?aspxerrorpath=%2fhome.asp or 2. advertise for a 'ride' to a location and go get the bike. Both will have distinct quirks. One that I have never done, but others have 3. Drive someone's car that wants a car in your area moved to where you want to go. Numerous snow birds have their vehicle moved this way all the time--it could be a way to move from one place to another cheaply. Rates/agreements vary, etc. Some pay you, some require you to buy the gas. shrug. 4. of course; the airlines. I rode the bus 26 hours to get one KLR650, (it had saddle bags); I shared a ride with another (driving straight through 20 hours) to get a KLR 250. Both return rides were >1700 miles and were quite an adventure. I also carried a full riding gear, tool kit, tents, sleeping bag etc on the bus; carried a set of saddle bags plus the camping stuff for the KLR250. If Hoteling on the way home, you could do it with just a credit card, a travel kit and tool bag. After a normal, fastidious preflight of the bike, strap it on and have fun! That includes extensive conversations with the PO on the maintenance status of the bike. If it is NOT what was advertised, walk away. One trip for a BWW was described enthusiastically, "Ride it anywhere, today! I would!" did not go so well. I shared a ride with fellow poster-er Jeff Saline (who was going that direction) to get a R100; cough, it was a RAT! (Saline, "Don't buy this bike at ANY price." smile.) It was so bad we did not even start it, or ride it around the block; active fuel leak, blown fork seals, undersized battery, blah, blah, blah. The good news, Greyhound (sic) will take you to the bike; Greyhound will also take you home if it is a bust. That was a 24+ hour trip as well. Unlicensed, non-plated bikes, well, that is another story, solved by the suggestions or Kevin. revmaaatin.

[David Nichols]

Try Search Tempest, you can search both Craigslist and Ebay nationwide. http://www.searchtempest.com/ ________________________________ From: revmaaatin To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 10:23:39 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: used bikes?

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Bennett wrote: > SNIP> > You may find that your best deal is farther than you want to travel. No >problem. > SNIP> Kevin Kevin-- What an excellent post! A bike far away is an invitation for adventure! Additional/Alternate ways of getting the bike home 1. ride the bus and go get it. (I have done this 3 times; once for a KLR, two times for BMW's). One additional resources is http://www.greyhound.com/errors/filenotfound.aspx?aspxerrorpath=%2fhome.asp or 2. advertise for a 'ride' to a location and go get the bike. Both will have distinct quirks. One that I have never done, but others have 3. Drive someone's car that wants a car in your area moved to where you want to go. Numerous snow birds have their vehicle moved this way all the time--it could be a way to move from one place to another cheaply. Rates/agreements vary, etc. Some pay you, some require you to buy the gas. shrug. 4. of course; the airlines. I rode the bus 26 hours to get one KLR650, (it had saddle bags); I shared a ride with another (driving straight through 20 hours) to get a KLR 250. Both return rides were >1700 miles and were quite an adventure. I also carried a full riding gear, tool kit, tents, sleeping bag etc on the bus; carried a set of saddle bags plus the camping stuff for the KLR250. If Hoteling on the way home, you could do it with just a credit card, a travel kit and tool bag. After a normal, fastidious preflight of the bike, strap it on and have fun! That includes extensive conversations with the PO on the maintenance status of the bike. If it is NOT what was advertised, walk away. One trip for a BWW was described enthusiastically, "Ride it anywhere, today! I would!" did not go so well. I shared a ride with fellow poster-er Jeff Saline (who was going that direction) to get a R100; cough, it was a RAT! (Saline, "Don't buy this bike at ANY price." smile.) It was so bad we did not even start it, or ride it around the block; active fuel leak, blown fork seals, undersized battery, blah, blah, blah. The good news, Greyhound (sic) will take you to the bike; Greyhound will also take you home if it is a bust. That was a 24+ hour trip as well. Unlicensed, non-plated bikes, well, that is another story, solved by the suggestions or Kevin. revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bill Watson]

Monty wrote: By chance just stopped in to a local Kawasaki shop and discovered to my surprise the KLR comes in 3 flavors this year. Maybe one was an 2010 leftover? Blue, red or all black. ----------------------- Yes Monty, there have been 3 colors a year for a while now. I have photos and specs for every year at the "KLR Timeline"... http://www.members.cox.net/watt-man/KLRTimeline.htm ... hope this helps. Bill www.xanga.com/watt_man [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]