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defeatist45
8/17/2015 6:20am
8/17/2015 6:20am
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9/7/2015 8:23pm
Really been contemplating getting one. How do you like it? Moto is great, but I don't ride like I used to. This just seems like a fun option. Dad just got a KLR 650 and really seems to like it. Would be pretty cool to just say screw it and hit the beach or mountains for a couple of days.
I've been looking at a dual sport myself, either a KLR or XR, but they are not high on my list of needs at the moment.
The Shop
Riding local level B's Saturday morning
Bottom line for fun, it's hard to beat packing a tent and heading into the mountains for a few days and the KLR gets the job done really well.
Couldn't find any traction with my balding tire, so I had to get my friend to hop on and lean back!
It sure looks fun.
i built my 300cc into a pretty decent Dual Sport, 5gal tank, saddle bags, DOT tires, even have the street legal kit on her right now, but i want to return it to a single purpose off-road and moto bike. but that won't happen until i have a 525.
It's really just more time on a bike, which is more fun. Do it on one of the really capable dual sports bikes (Had a KTM 525, the bikes are even better ~ also $$$ ~ now) with good fiends and it's a blast.
I have had a KTM 640 for the last couple of years, and it really works well for that kind of riding.
Right now, I am putting together a 700+ mile loop that about 5 buddies and I are getting ready to do in two weeks. We will camp off the bikes for about 3 nights, and will see some of the best that Idaho has to offer.
This is an old gold dredge located at Yankee Fork, at the entrance to the Frank Church Wilderness. Good stuff.
My problem is that I got a wild hair up my ass, and just went out and bought a KTM 690. A MUCH BETTER dirt bike than the 640, but not near the adventure bike. And they are too similar. I toyed with the idea of keeping them both, but that would be silly.
Pit Row
I am probably going to be moving away from the KLR and getting into something a little more dirt-worthy...
So, a lot of it depends on what and how you are going to ride. I would spend some time with yourself, as hard as that may be, and really think about how you want to ride the bike.
Longer rides on the street and basic offroad, KLR good. Shorter rides in tough terrain above the treeline, KLR bad...
Now that I live in Colorado, I find myself riding about 95% offroad way up in the mountains, so for me a lighter bike with a license plate would probably be best. In Texas, the KLR was perfect for me, but now that I have settled in here, the KLR is too heavy and not quite able to go everywhere I want to go.
The KLR is a beast to pick up if you drop it. I'm dropping my bike quite often these days while working my way through up and over 4x4 logging and mining roads, so again, I need a lighter bike, and also one that can take a little fall with out denting the gas tank, etc. There is just no way around the weight of the bike.
I personally would look for a used KTM dual sport dirt bike, largest size possible, 500+ minimum. Or an XR650L.
Check out my Youtube page. I have tons of Colorado riding videos so you can see exactly how the KLR handles the rough stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/user/disbanded1/videos
While its light and dirt worthy, I wish it was a little more powerful and had electric start.
Can not kill it, unreal fun.
Yes I must admit I am hooked.
Rode and raced motocross for about 40 yrs but there's something about pulling out of your garage and hitting the trail.
The places the bike can take you are incredible!
You cannot go wrong getting a big bore KTM.
There is a Brothell that awaits us after our rides to soothe our aching bodies.....
XRs Only Smog / Air Pump Block Off Kit
K&N filter
FMF Powercore4 slip on
Dave's Carb Mods (done by origional owner)
I also added a 4 gallon Clarke tank but I wish I had went larger
Farkle:
1" bar risers with ProTapers
XRs Only Oil Temperature Dip Stick
XRs Only Magnetic Oil Drain Plug (Engine and frame)
XRs Only Skid Plate
Western Power Sports Universal Tail Light
https://photos-3.dropbox.com/t/2/AADK1EKTGPuRAeehPkaearVkzKFM87gzQnezMb…
Smaller jugs, but it has 2 of them!!!
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