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Reedus
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject: 06' KLR 650 |
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| My new purchase @ 3 g's. I stewed and stewed over a bike that would suit my purpose for on/offroad riding. Granted, I wouldn't take this bike on the emigrant trail, but for getting up in the hills to fish and cruising around the state, I think it would work. Especially if I get a higher aftermarket windscreen. Anybody care to comment on the KLR? If you were to get a dual-sport bike, what would it be considering 50% pavement, and 50% dirt? |
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accadacca
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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| That looks like a nice rig. For 50-50 riding a lot of guys like the KLR. I am not much of a 50-50 guy. So I have a KTM 620 RXC for 80-20 dirt and a BMW R1150GS for 80-20 road. Thats a perfect bike to take up the pavement and road base to a good fishing hole. :2thumbs: |
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Reedus
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Wish my wife would let me have 2, then I would go your route. :frustrated: |
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Reedus
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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| You guys keep me posted when you hit the roads on a regional trip again. I want in. |
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accadacca
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| Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:59 am Post subject: |
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Reedus wrote: You guys keep me posted when you hit the roads on a regional trip again. I want in.
Will do. . .double moo is one of the main organizers. We do need to get out for a dirt ride. :nod: Perhaps the Pony Express out to Wendover on a Friday. Stay the night in NV and hit a buffet. Then in the morning go north around the GSL and out at Corrine, then pavement home? :ne_nau: |
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Reedus
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| Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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| If there is crab involved, I am in. Haven't been to a big crab slaughter in awhile |
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double moo
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| Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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Joe Gardner
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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Nice!
I really like the KLRs, for $3k you can't go wrong. :D |
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accadacca
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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double moo wrote: WHEN???
I am open this weekend or next. :ne_nau: |
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double moo
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 8:39 am Post subject: |
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Are you thinking a Friday - Saturday run?
I'll be in Phoenix on the 9-10th, not sure if I could leave again on friday. Does the 18th-19th work if the 11th does not? Is the old man in?
Are you thinking the KTMor the BMW? Dirt bikes would be more fun... though the GSs would definitely handle it, (took my GS last time). The road sections would definitely be better on the GSs.
Call me! |
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KillEmAll
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Dang, 3 grand?!? Not bad at all for an '06. You got quite a deal on that one. I've really been eyeing one of those and for that much I'd have jumped all over it myself. I've heard many good things about the KLR. I'm with you, if I could have 2 bikes I would, but the KLR is a pretty good medium. Did it come with the boxes or was that an addon you did? |
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double moo
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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There is an '05 KLR listed today on KSL classifieds for $2900. Ad says it only has 590 miles. You may want to hurry as that is quite a deal!!
Cancel that..... just looked again and noticed it is a 250 KLR. Guess it was too good to be true! |
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mfshop
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 8:36 am Post subject: |
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For 3 g's, looks awesome. Can I ask how the bike handles on dirt? I've barely ever even ridden a motorcycle, but have been thinking a dually would be great to get to hiking/mtb trailheads.
I signed up for a MSF rider course in May. Now just need to find a decent bike and convince the wifey. |
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Reedus
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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| I bought the bike from a dealer repo auction in San Diego. My bro is a dealer. That is how I got it so cheap. Came with the aluminum boxes. If any of you guys are looking to get ANY kind of bike (street or dirt; fourwheelers ect) for barely over wholesale PM me. We are going down this weekend to the auction again. I can even link you to the site so you can see what is running through this month. |
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accadacca
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Lets see that link Reedus. Have you seen any of those pretty orange bikes at these auctions? |
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