joseaventurero
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What are your thoughts, about the bike?
kawasaki klr
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joseaventurero
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.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................sooo how its the gas consumption, handling, its going to be my first bike
, dont really know what to expect
I have mine bored to 685cc (to fix the 2008 oil burning issue) no other engine mods, so I get a little less than I used to. Fully loaded (me bags/gear etc) ham fisting it, I go about 350km till I hit reserve and have about 50km after that before full empty.
Handling is fine, I found having an aluminum backed hand guards helped a bit with highway stability. Some people install a smaller fender for highway and high winds. I'm fine with it. Some also install a fork brace I haven't bothered.
If it is your first bike, try sitting on a bunch of different styles and see what fits you best.
It is by no means a sport bike, but still fun to ride. I like the height and upright riding position. Easy on knees.
One mod that MUST be done on KLR 650's the "doohicky" & it's spring must be replaced. THe factory part is wear. Very very very well documented. Use only Eagle Mike replacement parts for this.
Handling is fine, I found having an aluminum backed hand guards helped a bit with highway stability. Some people install a smaller fender for highway and high winds. I'm fine with it. Some also install a fork brace I haven't bothered.
If it is your first bike, try sitting on a bunch of different styles and see what fits you best.
It is by no means a sport bike, but still fun to ride. I like the height and upright riding position. Easy on knees.
One mod that MUST be done on KLR 650's the "doohicky" & it's spring must be replaced. THe factory part is wear. Very very very well documented. Use only Eagle Mike replacement parts for this.
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stevie t
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Great bike, like tat2 says, jack of all...master of none. My 02 is a 685 and I run knobbies on it, lot's of fun everywhere except on the highway over 100 km/hr. Best city commuter, in my opinion, and can go places most bikes can't. Tall and top heavy, and probably under powered, but lots of fun.
i have a 2011 klr and its lots of fun, i modded the seat as its a tall bike and i'm not...lol. like the rest it's good at everything but the best at nothing.
i just installed a set of avon gripsters on it at the beginning of the season, so i'm waiting to see how it runs down the road.
i just installed a set of avon gripsters on it at the beginning of the season, so i'm waiting to see how it runs down the road.
