01-25-2012, 11:16 PM | #16 | |
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I encourage you to trust your feelings regarding this bike, and its seller. Please keep us updated regarding your test ride/inspection of the KLR650. Spud
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01-25-2012, 11:46 PM | #17 |
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Thank you Spud. I will most Definitely keep you guys updated!
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01-26-2012, 09:43 PM | #18 |
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Would 55,000 be too high to worry about with a KLR650?
Sounds high, but I do not know that much about their longevity. The guy is asking $1800, but said he would come down to $1700. It's a 2006. He said he is a buyer. He said got it from a trade in at a car dealership. He doesn't have the owners manual either. Here is a link if anyone wants to give me their opinion. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcd/2806854727.html I am going to look at a 2002 Sat morning that has 19,600 miles on it and says its in great shape. The only thing missing is the windshield that comes on them. I doubt that will be hard to find or too expensive. This guy was asking $1500 but I asked if he would take $1300....with a nice Givi (I believe) box for the back. It's in the country and I'm not so sure he really knows how nice of a bike KLR 650's are. May be a really good deal! |
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01-26-2012, 10:07 PM | #19 | |
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01-26-2012, 10:28 PM | #20 |
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Thanks Spud. I really appreciate you and everyone's input/opinions. I'll let you guys know after I look at the KLR 650 Saturday. Hopefully I'll be posting some photos of 'my' new bike!
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01-26-2012, 10:31 PM | #21 |
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I agree with Spud, though KLR's have been known to last a long time I would pass on a bike with 55k on it... Unless it was dirt cheap! I would look for something under 20k, should be lots of 'em!
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01-26-2012, 10:43 PM | #22 | |
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01-27-2012, 05:40 PM | #23 | ||
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HOWEVER! there is a 2007 Kawasaki KLX 250S with 2300 miles on it and maintained at the dealer that I can get for $1850. Comes with a big storage box on the back. I would have to sell off a surfboard to get it though! Just not sure If I wanna do that, but it looks like a nice bike! I've always liked those! |
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01-27-2012, 05:58 PM | #24 |
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As a GIANT KLX250 fan I can say your problem is solved . The KLX and the Gold Wing are the only two permenant menbers of my collection and that means a lot in my garage.
My KLX, which is parked outside my exam room window as we speak will indeed do it all 8) . Lightly modified with 50/50 tires it will run a GPS documented 91 MPH, cruise comfortably at the maximum speed limit anywhere in the country, carve canyons just fine thank you very much, get 60+ MPG, look great and make your coffee all at the same time :wink: .
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01-28-2012, 06:08 PM | #26 | |
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Well, I not only took my camera, I brought home the bike! AND it is a great day in my world! I'll post a photo when I get home later tonight! Thanks to everyone who helped and gave great information and knowledge! ~Timmy |
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01-28-2012, 09:59 PM | #28 |
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Wonderful news Timmy. Nothing like bringing home a new bike .
You won't regret this one, I think the KLX's are one of the best all around bikes on the planet, and in the 250cc class probably the best all around bike. You'll love it :P . And the pictures are where? :wink:
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01-29-2012, 08:16 PM | #29 | |
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Here is a photo: The bike is like new. Some dust on the engine and places, just needs a good bath. It was stored in a garage, but was in the sun a lot during the day because he rode it to work, so the green is faded a bit from the sun. The white shined to perfection. This photo is from before I cleaned anything.Anyone have good experience with bringing sun faded plastics back to pre-sun glory? The bike looks great, I just want to shine the green plastics. I have always liked the Kawasaki green. I have already found a few good pages and forums devoted to this bike. I can't wait to get it titled and registered! |
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01-29-2012, 10:32 PM | #30 |
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That's a really nice score; thanks for the pics. Doc had good luck rejuvenating an old plastic tank, so perhaps he has some ideas.
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