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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Souderton, PA
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The bike pool at work
A somewhat unusual day when all three of us motorcyclists rode to work on the same day. A lady in accounting also has a big Harley softail bagger, which she rode in one time, but she doesn't ride very often.
![]() 2007 (I think) Kawasaki KLR650 2009 Qlink XF200 1967 Triumph Bonneville 650 [If I rode my SV, we would all be rocking the 650's...] The difference in size between the KLR and the XF makes my bike look like a small pit bike. The rider of the KLR is 6'7" tall and makes me feel small standing next to him (and I'm 6'2" tall!). ![]() ![]() And the Bonnie. It is in decent shape. He got it from his godfather, who was the original owner. He also owns a Harley Sportster. The Bonnie is kick start only, right side shifter (1-up, 5-down), left side brake. ![]() ![]()
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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Nice pics. I love seeing people ride to work. Even up here in Washington I ride to work about 80% of the year. In the winter I still ride but only if it's dry and usually above freezing. I'll ride below freezing if the sun's out but not at night.
I love all those bikes. What a variety! :P If that Bonneville was mine I'd have those bars and sissy bar OFF AND IN THE DUMPSTER in 11 seconds flat. I'd make a NASCAR pit crew seem lazy in the amount of time it would take me to get original parts on there! 8) Other than that lovely machine. ![]() With that said I'm NOT getting back into BritBikes. I see the appeal but after my BSA I'm not going there again. :? Q looks great. The KLR is a good bike for Goliath, your coworker. :wink:
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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The KLR650 is a great bike, buy your QLink XF200 is much more nimble.
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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Roger and I have picked up that KLR many times.
THAT'S why they call it Killer! For what it does to your back!
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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I'm having a blast riding my Zong this year! I am discovering many new trails, and I am thoroughly enjoying the Zong's low saddle height, light weight, and low center-of-gravity.
![]() I am now joyfully riding my Zong on trails I previously rode with the XR650L. ![]() ![]() ![]() Heavy, tall, and top-heavy are out! Lightweight, shorter, and lower center-of-gravity are in! ![]() Spud ![]()
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