[dsn_klr650] klr in europe

[Jud]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bryanonfire" wrote:

> > Hi KLRistas, > > PS: there are several nice DR 650s on the site. I love my KLR but am willing to go sideways. Any good reasons to NOT get a DR 650? >

I love my KLR, but I love my DR650 more. There is a lot of overlap, though. Look for the best deal, Either one will do 90% of what the other will do. I'd rather carry luggage and camping gear on the KLR, but if I have to take a big bike on single track, I'd rather be on the DR, which is not as big.

[Jud]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Wayne Adamson wrote:

> > The KLX650 was available in Canada for a couple of years in the late 90's.They had a small tank and a few other differences from the KLR.They didn't,seem to sell so were discontinued.I think this bike is a European equivalent of that model.....Wayne > > Sent from my iPad > > On 2012-05-24, at 10:01 PM, Mike Huber wrote: > > > That's not the only thing that's different....the waterpump has 3 hoses coming off it, the thermostat housing has a built-in "thermobob" bypass hose...The tank , Guages, rear rack, and plastics are different too....I'm Guessing This must be one of the Euro only model KLRs.....

No, it's a KLR650C. Ours is the A model. Except for mark Van Horn, of course. His is the B model.

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud" wrote:

> > I love my KLR, but I love my DR650 more. There is a lot of overlap, though. Look for the best deal, Either one will do 90% of what the other will do. > > I'd rather carry luggage and camping gear on the KLR, but if I have to take a big bike on single track, I'd rather be on the DR, which is not as big. >

Don't listen to him! He also loves his JAWA, his CZ, his orange-thang and his BMW. oh, and the bike he [tastefully] made into a flower pot. wink. Truthfully, you will 'love' what ever you buy. Just don't ride other bikes when you finally buy one and you will be happy as a clam. Afterwards, If you find yourself riding other bikes, then you might find a JAWA, a CZ, an orange-thang and a BMW in your garage as well. cough. ask me how I know.... revmaaatin. there might be a Guzzi +/- I missed....

[Graeme]

It's a C model like mine, but with a Givi topcase plate. Yes they are Euro models and not as easy to set up for travelling as the A and B models but just as much if not more fun on the trail being slimmer Sun is shining , the doc added bike riding to the list of activities allowed while wearing the now temporary finger splint and the DVLA website has accepted my payment for another years Road Tax/Fund... so this Euro KLRista is heading out into the glorious weather that is bathing the UK in Mediterranean like temperatures this weekend. TTFN Graz

[ron criswell]

CZ has the best Logo (heh). I remember when Joel Robert rode those things very well. Criswell Sent from my iPad

On May 25, 2012, at 11:58 PM, "revmaaatin" wrote: > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud" wrote: > > > > I love my KLR, but I love my DR650 more. There is a lot of overlap, though. Look for the best deal, Either one will do 90% of what the other will do. > > > > I'd rather carry luggage and camping gear on the KLR, but if I have to take a big bike on single track, I'd rather be on the DR, which is not as big. > > > > Don't listen to him! > He also loves his JAWA, his CZ, his orange-thang and his BMW. > oh, and the bike he [tastefully] made into a flower pot. wink. > > Truthfully, you will 'love' what ever you buy. > Just don't ride other bikes when you finally buy one and you will be happy as a clam. > Afterwards, > If you find yourself riding other bikes, then you might find a JAWA, a CZ, an orange-thang and a BMW in your garage as well. cough. > ask me how I know.... > > revmaaatin. there might be a Guzzi +/- I missed.... > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

Go get 'em Graz! And I expect a few wheelies too! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 5/26/2012 2:52 AM, Graeme wrote: > > It's a C model like mine, but with a Givi topcase plate. > > Yes they are Euro models and not as easy to set up for travelling as > the A and B models but just as much if not more fun on the trail being > slimmer > > Sun is shining , the doc added bike riding to the list of activities > allowed while wearing the now temporary finger splint and the DVLA > website has accepted my payment for another years Road Tax/Fund... so > this Euro KLRista is heading out into the glorious weather that is > bathing the UK in Mediterranean like temperatures this weekend. > > TTFN > > Graz > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

I flew into Heathrow London (LHR) one day and the tarmac workers were having a party. I wandered over to see why-- "Why the party here on the aircraft parking tarmac?" "We get 20 minutes of sunshine each year, and today is the day." well, that's how I remember it. revmaaatin. who once was a Naval Aviator, thats what I remember.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Graeme" wrote: > > It's a C model like mine, but with a Givi topcase plate. > > Yes they are Euro models and not as easy to set up for travelling as the A and B models but just as much if not more fun on the trail being slimmer > > Sun is shining , the doc added bike riding to the list of activities allowed while wearing the now temporary finger splint and the DVLA website has accepted my payment for another years Road Tax/Fund... so this Euro KLRista is heading out into the glorious weather that is bathing the UK in Mediterranean like temperatures this weekend. > > TTFN > > Graz >

[Glenn Sturley]

----- Original Message ----- From: Glenn Sturley To: bryanonfire Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR in Europe Bryan, Having had a good look at that Red bike you are interedted in I have noted the following: - The original indicators have been replaced. An additional guard extension has been added to the front guard. The pipe from the thermostat to the carburettor (Carby pre heater) appears to have been changed. The front fork boots are missing. Other than all of that it appears to be pretty much standard for a "C" model. Differences to the "A" model are: - 41mm Forks Steel rims 14litre tank. Twin piston caliper on the front. No temperature guage (only a light) No tachometer. Narrower seat. A rear carry rack rated at 3Kg only. These were built as a more off road oriented machine. All other parts seem to be relatively interchangable with the "A" model. I hope this sheds some light on this great bike? Regards Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: bryanonfire To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 2:03 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR in Europe Hi KLRistas, As you may have learned from a recent post, I'm thinking about buying a motorcycle in the Czech Republic, and I didn't think they had KLRs over there. Turns out they do. The best one on the used motorcylce listings I could find is close to where I'm going, low mileage, and stock, but $1500 above my price range. Then there's this one, which looks good, price/mileage. http://www.tipmoto.com/motorky/kawasaki/198763-klr-650.html But check out the front forks and the frame mods, welded guards (it appears) where the pillion peg mounts were, as well as the lower motor bash guard. I'm no expert. Did this guy just pull the fork dust boots off for looks? It appeared so when I went out for a sight comparison with my '03. What about the welded on mods to the frame? Does welding weaken the frame? I don't know dick about metalurgy. Are these mods something to worry about, or just cosmetic stuff? $2500, 1997, 15,000 miles... if it didn't look funny I'd buy it right now. Bryan PS: there are several nice DR 650s on the site. I love my KLR but am willing to go sideways. Any good reasons to NOT get a DR 650? No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2176 / Virus Database: 2425/5020 - Release Date: 05/24/12 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

That's very similar to NAS Adak, AK. The Navy would actually give the people stationed there "Sunny Day Liberty." -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "revmaaatin" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 12:41:13 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR in Europe I flew into Heathrow London (LHR) one day and the tarmac workers were having a party. I wandered over to see why-- "Why the party here on the aircraft parking tarmac?" "We get 20 minutes of sunshine each year, and today is the day." well, that's how I remember it. revmaaatin. who once was a Naval Aviator, thats what I remember. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "Graeme" wrote: > > It's a C model like mine, but with a Givi topcase plate. > > Yes they are Euro models and not as easy to set up for travelling as the A and B models but just as much if not more fun on the trail being slimmer > > Sun is shining , the doc added bike riding to the list of activities allowed while wearing the now temporary finger splint and the DVLA website has accepted my payment for another years Road Tax/Fund... so this Euro KLRista is heading out into the glorious weather that is bathing the UK in Mediterranean like temperatures this weekend. > > TTFN > > Graz >

[Bryan Burke]

Hi Group, Thanks for all the help, the information about the C model was very useful! I found a different KLR 650 C that's only 20 klicks from the town I'll be working in, so now I'm looking at this one: http://www.motocentrumolomouc.cz/silnicni-enduro/11219-kawasaki-klr-650 Man, that green color is ugly! But the price and mileage are right. Paint is cheap. I figure that after a couple weeks on it (assuming I do buy it) and I'll have a nice list of stuff to farkle and/or upgrade. If the frame and engine are the same, I'll be able to rig a machine capable of going anywhere in eastern or western Europe.... whoo hoo! Getting the farkle stuff through customs in my luggage might be an interesting experience. With the slightly different plastic from the A model, does anyone know if the C model can take an aftermarket gas tank? The 3.7 gallon stock tank on the C is not bad, but I must admit there have been times when I was glad for every ounce of capacity in my A model. So there are a couple guys on the list with the C model. Any idea if the frame is identical, for the purpose of mounting a luggage rack, such as a Happy Trails rack for panniers? And for those DR 650 lovers out there, it does sound like a good bike, but the more trail oriented design is meaningless in most of Europe, where it's illegal to ride "off road." The best I can hope for is gravel and potholes here and there. Nine out of ten "dual sports" I've looked at have street tires and a low front fender. The only reason I'm thinking KLR for Europe is that I know the bike, and the farther east you go, the worse (better?) the roads get. Thanks again to the group, you guys are great! Bryan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]