A great day for a ride.

FastDoc · 11-16-2013, 09:47 PM

After work today I wanted to test out my Gerbing electric gear and exercise the KLX and free my mind so off to the local hills we went!

I dropped in on Jerry to admire his freshly restored 1975 Chevy pickup that he bought new. We took it for a local drive in the hills for some mild 'wheeling'.

I got home right before sunset (like 4:30! Crap!), and tried to get a pic of the bike with the colors but it didn't really show up.

Hope you all had a nice day too.

Tomorrow I ride with Roger but he will be on one of my bikes, his WR is not back from Andy's yet.

**cheesy** · 11-17-2013, 02:50 PM

I'm jealous, Doc. Tornado watches and warnings and such things going on here today. You'd think it was mid April instead of mid November.

How's things down your way, bogieboy.

FastDoc · 11-17-2013, 09:23 PM

I hope the weather alerts in the Midwest amounted to nothing for you all.

I'm guessing it must be warm out if there is a risk of tornadoes?

Didn't it just snow?? Crazy.

Weldangrind · 11-18-2013, 12:09 AM

Doc, some of those pics could be Honda ads.

FastDoc · 11-18-2013, 12:19 AM

Kawasaki....

Weldangrind · 11-18-2013, 10:14 AM

Yeah, but I like Team Red.

FastDoc · 11-18-2013, 10:20 AM

It IS Honda Red :-)

Weldangrind · 11-18-2013, 10:29 AM

Yes, but I was only teasing. I did mean to say Kawasaki in the first place.

BTW, I have a Team Green bike, and I intend to begin major surgery in the next few weeks.

FastDoc · 11-18-2013, 11:43 AM

What did you get?

katoranger · 11-18-2013, 03:28 PM

Love the color on that Chevy.

FastDoc · 11-18-2013, 03:58 PM

It's a great color, a close match of the original. It's called 'Mossy Pearl' or something like that. Kind of an olive clored metallic with clearcoat.

Weldangrind · 11-19-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

What did you get?

A '92 KLR250. I was told the motor is seized, but I haven't verified yet. My new service manual is en route, and I'll start the exploratory surgery soon.

If the engine is prohibitively expensive to repair, I have a liquid cooled 250 pushrod China motor that would be an easy swap. I'd rather have the six speed and 28hp Kawi motor, though. I'll start a new thread soon.

SpudRider · 11-19-2013, 01:05 AM

Thanks for posting the nice photos, Doc.

Your KLX250S looks great, as usual. It is a very fine motorcycle.

FastDoc · 11-19-2013, 11:22 AM

Awesome deal, Weld.

KLX's of that era were 2 valve aircooled, right? Similar to the XR200's? If that's the case I'd suspect any problem limited to the top end should be an easy enough repair for you.

If at all possible, I'd stick with the Kawasaki engine. The power diffference is substantial, and a sixth gear is instrumental on the road or highway. That bike should comfortably run at 70+ even up a modest hill or into the wind. You'll really want the power and gearing and you'll get more use out of the bike.

FastDoc · 11-19-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the nice photos, Doc.

Your KLX250S looks great, as usual. It is a very fine motorcycle.

I've had this bike since it was showroom new in 2009 and I ride it a lot. It still runs and looks like it just left the showroom.

I occasionally get the bug to move up to a Husqvarna, Beta, Husaberg, GasGas, or KTM, but the KLX just suits me better and better as time goes by. It lacks the race bred performance of those other bikes, but I lack the skills to fully appreciate them anyways. LOL!

PLUS, after all these years, other than tires, oil, etc, the KLX has cost me NOTHING. Not a dime in repairs or maintanence. Soon though it's due for a valve check (every 8,000 miles) and at that time I'll flush the cooling system and replace the coolant and spark plug.

11-16-2013, 09:47 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A great day for a ride. After work today I wanted to test out my Gerbing electric gear and exercise the KLX and free my mind so off to the local hills we went! I dropped in on Jerry to admire his freshly restored 1975 Chevy pickup that he bought new. We took it for a local drive in the hills for some mild 'wheeling'. I got home right before sunset (like 4:30! Crap!), and tried to get a pic of the bike with the colors but it didn't really show up. Hope you all had a nice day too. Tomorrow I ride with Roger but he will be on one of my bikes, his WR is not back from Andy's yet. __________________ Happy to serve.
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cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,809	I'm jealous, Doc. Tornado watches and warnings and such things going on here today. You'd think it was mid April instead of mid November. How's things down your way, bogieboy. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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11-17-2013, 09:23 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I hope the weather alerts in the Midwest amounted to nothing for you all. I'm guessing it must be warm out if there is a risk of tornadoes? Didn't it just snow?? Crazy. __________________ Happy to serve.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Doc, some of those pics could be Honda ads. __________________ 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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11-18-2013, 12:19 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Kawasaki.... __________________ Happy to serve.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Yeah, but I like Team Red. __________________ 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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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It IS Honda Red :-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-18-2013, 10:29 AM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Yes, but I was only teasing. I did mean to say Kawasaki in the first place. BTW, I have a Team Green bike, and I intend to begin major surgery in the next few weeks. __________________ 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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11-18-2013, 11:43 AM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	What did you get? __________________ Happy to serve.
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Love the color on that Chevy. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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11-18-2013, 03:58 PM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's a great color, a close match of the original. It's called 'Mossy Pearl' or something like that. Kind of an olive clored metallic with clearcoat. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-19-2013, 01:05 AM	#13
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the nice photos, Doc. Your KLX250S looks great, as usual. It is a very fine motorcycle. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-19-2013, 11:22 AM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Awesome deal, Weld. KLX's of that era were 2 valve aircooled, right? Similar to the XR200's? If that's the case I'd suspect any problem limited to the top end should be an easy enough repair for you. If at all possible, I'd stick with the Kawasaki engine. The power diffference is substantial, and a sixth gear is instrumental on the road or highway. That bike should comfortably run at 70+ even up a modest hill or into the wind. You'll really want the power and gearing and you'll get more use out of the bike. __________________ Happy to serve.
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