7 sleeps till I get my KLR... - Page 4

SpudRider · 05-01-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

...I can also see what Doc was talking about as far as it being too heavy for serious trail riding...for real trail riding I think I will opt for the trusty Konker... Bigger aint always better for everything!

Amen!

Spud

FastDoc · 05-01-2010, 05:59 PM

Nope, bigger is not always better, and its great to have both. I have a 1850cc Gold Wing and a 200 cc Q and a 750cc GS in between, although as you know I don't ride the GS. It's in hibernation for it's summer vacation.

I like the Q and the Wing similarly, just in different missions.

2LZ · 05-03-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I like the Q and the Wing similarly, just in different missions.

Yup....I like the Lifanoid for trail riding, camping etc...but when it comes to the asphalt.....it's the Vics.
Though....I do wish my Lifanoid was street legal here for the daily commute I have on back roads to work. Not in the PRK, I'm afraid. :(

MICRider · 05-08-2010, 12:20 AM

I've put about 300 km's on the KLR so far, and it actually seems to be running better than when I got it. I don't think the previous owner used it at all last year. I love the bike! Of the 300 km's I would say about 2/3 is highway and the rest is gravel roads. I bought a set of Alpinestars boots today when I was out cruising around and as usual bought too small

. Lol, don't think I can take em back either so I hope they stretch a bit!

Only sad part to the whole thing is that I haven't touched the Konker since I got it... I might take it out tomorrow morning though. They are having a townwide garage sale and the Konker's low gearing would make it ideal for bopping around town checking the sales

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Weldangrind · 05-08-2010, 01:55 AM

I keep tellin' you man, I'd love to give that Konker a good home!

SpudRider · 05-08-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I keep tellin' you man, I'd love to give that Konker a good home!

This situation reminds me of the plots from the Pixar Toy Story movies.

Spud

Weldangrind · 05-08-2010, 06:30 PM

I love Sarah. She's a good Canadian girl. 8)

/thread drift

MICRider · 05-08-2010, 07:10 PM

Lol! It's not far from the truth though

. I used the Konker for trolling the garage sales (didn't buy anything... Nothing caught my eye). The low gearing worked great for maneuvering around all the people and cars around town, but I'm not too sure how much use I will get from it now. Seems a waste, but do you think I could get around $2K for it including the enduro kit and a lifetime supply of oil filters?

AZ200cc · 05-08-2010, 10:18 PM

The circle of life, Starts with 50cc...........Moves to 125cc.....Moves again to 250cc...........It never seems to end lol. It should be hard to outgrow the KAWI, You might just find a bike that You like that handles better or something. SHould be Your favorite for quite a while.

MICRider · 05-12-2010, 09:06 PM

Well, looks like I have a buyer for the Konker. My brother in law is very interested in it. I'm keeping the JC Whitney top case though!

05-01-2010, 05:59 PM	#47
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nope, bigger is not always better, and its great to have both. I have a 1850cc Gold Wing and a 200 cc Q and a 750cc GS in between, although as you know I don't ride the GS. It's in hibernation for it's summer vacation. I like the Q and the Wing similarly, just in different missions. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-08-2010, 01:55 AM	#50
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I keep tellin' you man, I'd love to give that Konker a good home! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-08-2010, 06:30 PM	#52
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I love Sarah. She's a good Canadian girl. 8) /thread drift __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-08-2010, 10:18 PM	#54
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	The circle of life, Starts with 50cc...........Moves to 125cc.....Moves again to 250cc...........It never seems to end lol. It should be hard to outgrow the KAWI, You might just find a bike that You like that handles better or something. SHould be Your favorite for quite a while. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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05-08-2010, 12:20 AM	#49
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I've put about 300 km's on the KLR so far, and it actually seems to be running better than when I got it. I don't think the previous owner used it at all last year. I love the bike! Of the 300 km's I would say about 2/3 is highway and the rest is gravel roads. I bought a set of Alpinestars boots today when I was out cruising around and as usual bought too small . Lol, don't think I can take em back either so I hope they stretch a bit! Only sad part to the whole thing is that I haven't touched the Konker since I got it... I might take it out tomorrow morning though. They are having a townwide garage sale and the Konker's low gearing would make it ideal for bopping around town checking the sales .
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05-08-2010, 07:10 PM	#53
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Lol! It's not far from the truth though . I used the Konker for trolling the garage sales (didn't buy anything... Nothing caught my eye). The low gearing worked great for maneuvering around all the people and cars around town, but I'm not too sure how much use I will get from it now. Seems a waste, but do you think I could get around $2K for it including the enduro kit and a lifetime supply of oil filters?
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05-12-2010, 09:06 PM	#55
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Well, looks like I have a buyer for the Konker. My brother in law is very interested in it. I'm keeping the JC Whitney top case though!
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