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[Craig Highline]

I know there were plans to market a civilian version, but (supposedly) the military demands put that on hold. I can't believe they would really use an unprotected motorcycle in Iraq/Afghanistan for general military use in light of IED's and I don't think the attrition rate on these are that high. Craig Highline CO KLR Rider A2/A13/A19 Colorado Springs [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[David C.]

At 11:59 AM 12/22/2007 +0000, DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com wrote:

>2a. KLR diesel > Posted by: "Ronald Criswell" roncriswell@... jw1800nutty > Date: Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:56 am ((PST)) > >Anybody catch the article in Jan 2008 of Motorcyclist about the KLR >diesel made by Hays (HDT) in the USA? I don't know why they don't >bring this bike out to the general public (for a reasonable price). >Could it be military contracts are far more lucrative? Other than >slow throttle response, there is plenty of torque and great >milage ...... well it seems like the perfect cheap adventure bike.

Perfect, maybe. Cheap, no. According to their web site: ".....NOTE: Due to increased production requirements for our military motorcycles, HDTUSA has had to delay production of our commerical models. We will update all of our potential civilian customers via our newsletter, so please sign up so we can provide you with the latest information...." The military wanted to eliminate all gasoline powered equipment (portable pumps, generators, motorcycles, etc) and convert everything to diesel or JP-4/5 to reduce inventory problems and improve safety. HDT is a small outfit, and will probably be kept busy for some time filling military contracts. The have advertised a civilian version, but I recall the published prices were two or three times the cost of a stock KLR. Given the ready availability of gasoline and the steep cost of the motorcycle, I think most people would vote with their wallets. Yes, it would be really cool to have all that torque and something approaching 100 mpg, but I don't think I'm willing to spend $12-15K for it. If I was going to spend anything near that kind of money I would start with an Airhead R80GS and go from there. Dave C

[Gary]

Yes 7ish....but that can greatly vary from tank to tank.The tanks are not made by rocket scientists. Regards,Gary--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Andrus Chesley" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Gary" wrote: > > > > After running dry...including burning all the reserve and having

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> > do the tip over to get to a gas station....I have put as much as > > 7.1ish gallons in the tank to fill it back up. > > Regards,Gary > > > Thanks Gary > So were probably looking at 7 gallons useable without having to tip

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> over? > Got my DL1000 about where I want it (15,800 miles last year testing > modifications ;0))) so time to start getting the KLR ready for my > retirement. Heck only have 22.000 miles on it in the last 8 years so > it's got many many miles to go yet. > > Andy Chesley > Offshore Louisiana Sigh! >