How many Aussies

[just jeff]

  meangreen. looks like you have a pretty nice stable in the shed!

[meangreen]

Thanks just jeff. I have had motorbikes all my life and there is no way that there won't ever be at least one bike in the shed The M109R is ridden just the way it was designed for, cruising the highway. The DR350S enduro is used for getting down and dirty. And the IT250 is a bike i used to race when i was a lot younger, so a few years ago i bought a wrecked one, and instead of restoring it, i turned it into a hybrid, using late model parts from Yamaha, with the thoughts of "if Yamaha were still building 2 stroke enduro bikes, it would probably look something like this"  ?;>]--And the KLR650 was something i have been looking at for some time now. I guess you could say that it is the best of both worlds, a real dual sporter, or adventure bike that does not sway to one discipline more than the other. As a person who has ridden for many years, and still loves the adrenalin rush of getting off the bitumen, without taking unnecessary risks this bike does it for me. 

[Aussie Klr650 Guy]

Hi all how is things WA ere and love it (expat Melb)

[Andy650]

Greetings Fellow KLRers,
Newbie here, I have spent some time on the other site and have just found this one, I have noticed some familiar faces (G'day Hoyks, KLRdavep, Griffo, Tisnow to name a few).

My ride is (in order of farkle fitment):
2005 KLR (bought April this year with 10K on the clock, much to the disgust of my wife), doohickey & spring, thermo-bob, Eagle screens tinted and taller screen, HT (Happy Trails) h'way pegs, D606's front & rear, Ricor Intiminators, ebay pannier racks, staintune, Moose Onyx pegs, HT bashplate, HT centre stand & now just waiting for the new farkle to arrive (Ricor IAS rear shock) .

Really looking forward to the 2010 KLRRR in the snowies next Anzac weekend, this year there were 18 blokes who had a ball at the 2009 KLRRR at Packsaddle and it's looking like that number will swell next year, we have a group of 3 from where I am (Riverland SA) that will probably snowball the closer we get to the Snowies, any of you who are interested:

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74709

The group that I will be riding with are looking at making it a week long effort, travelling via as much dirt to get there (3 days), staying at pubs along the way and probably getting home a bit quicker, so if you're interested let me know.

Cheers  Andy

[PIFFY]

Hi all

I have just bought my KLR and am in the process of fitting everything. 
I am from the ACT so if anyone is close by let me know, I would be keen to go for a ride.

The KLRRR ride looks interesting and is just over the hills from my place.

Cheers
Sturas

[DanD]

Hello all, new to the KLR scene. Just bought an 08 KLR650. I have always ridden dirt bikes, but thought I would give a dual sport ago as well. Live in NSW.

[danodemotoman]

 Howdy to all down under. 
 Met a couple KLR riders in Gippsland north of Tarra Valley on the Grand Ridge Road me on a '07 tour riding a WeeStrom. Had a nice discussion and was shown how the older KLR's were special outfitted for import compared the the US models. Like a two piston rear caliper, etc.
 Hope to ride a KLR if ever get a chance to return. 

[PIFFY]

  DanD

If your ever down south NSW way send me PM, it would be good to catch up with some other KLR riders.


Cheers
Piffy

[DanD]

Will do Piffy, thanks mate 

[ScottyP]

G'Day all,
Just discovered this site a few days ago and am surprised at the level of support given here, it is great
i am living in Port Hedland ATM though grew up in Melb  (Eltham)
I am picking up my first bike tomorrow a 250 Barbie
Road reg bikes like this dont come up for sale often here so i jumped on it.

Will no doubt see you all round the forum

Scotty

[ScottyP]

While i am at it, do any of you guys know where you can get a good aftermarket exhaust in Oz for the 250?
These sort of things dont seem to be that easy to find here.
Or any other aftermarket part supplies would be handy as well.

Scotty

[waverlyhagood]

        ScottyP   

[PIFFY]

Welcome ScottP   

Having spent a lot of time working in Port Hedland I doubt you will find anything there! 
But on the east coast here I would try Staintune ($$$) or one of the many wreckers.


Cheers
Piffy

[KLR650_Aaron]

G'day all from down under!

I'm new to the forum as well!!!

If any of you blokes that live in NSW (penrith area) wanna meet up on weekend for a ride let me know, i havent done much offroad riding but i am very keen to get offroad and learn more techniques as soon as possible!!! i own an 09 KLR650 with pretty much no mods as of yet (till tomorrow), i am re-shaping, getting more foam and covering the seat tomorrow to make the ride a bit more comfier instead of sliding onto the tank all the time!!!

Feel free to send us a message or something if you want to get together for a little adventure.

Aaron! 

[ScottyP]

Welcome ScottP   

Having spent a lot of time working in Port Hedland I doubt you will find anything there! 
But on the east coast here I would try Staintune ($$$) or one of the many wreckers.


Cheers
Piffy

Thank Piffy,
i wasnt looking for anything local just hopefully in Aust.
I have looked at Staintunes site and they dont make one for the 250 KLR
They do however make one for the KLM. Will this fit??

Thanks
Scotty

[ScottyP]

Thanks for the greeting waverlyhagood 

[macca]

I just checked out "How many Aussies " and we have a good crew on here.
A reminder to all about the 2010 KLR Riders Rally (See Rally post)

The WA blokes are running one at the same time.
For info  <klr650.net>

[Aussie Klr650 Guy]

  Macca,klrdavep,desertklr,willows,DNB,griffo,postal and all others i havent mentioned .. Im out of Esperance Wa but was from Melbourne.. Im on a farm over here and have an 08 klr650 that has Cls chain oiler ,Staintune pipe , Metzler Karoo rear tyre and a lambs wool seat cover on mine sofar and have a rear rack bein made up as we speak 

[griffo1962]

I just checked out "How many Aussies " and we have a good crew on here.
A reminder to all about the 2010 KLR Riders Rally (See Rally post)

The WA blokes are running one at the same time.
For info  <klr650.net>

They've moved their dates to the Easter long weekend now.

griffo

[scary fish]

I just checked out "How many Aussies " and we have a good crew on here.
A reminder to all about the 2010 KLR Riders Rally (See Rally post)

The WA blokes are running one at the same time.
For info  <klr650.net>

They've moved their dates to the Easter long weekend now.

griffo

 Yep thats right.
The 1st WA KLR riders rally is only  9 sleeps away

Stokes Inlet Np ( mid way between Hopetown and Esperance) is the place to be this easter weekend   so come and be part of this historic ( or should that be histeric) event    

[macca]

Hope the WA gathering of the Klan is the start of a long rally history.Good on ya 
Number 20 just signed in for the KLRRR at Khancoban on 25-26/4/10.Recon we could get high 20s
Cheers,  Macca

[KLR Nirvana]

Guys,

Chalk up another one for the tally of Australian riders. I am from Melbourne, new to both KLR and riding.

All the best,
KN

[Turborob]

I'm here (now) too.

Have a 650 and the Supersherpa at the moment (amongst others). 

[sturleyau]

G'day All,
Just joined this forum recently and thought I'd make myself known.
My name is Glenn and I live 60kms out of Melbourne. I bought a beaut 2002 KLR650C a few weeks back with 34500kms on the dial.
It is a great machine to ride.
I have so far made a mainstand, upgraded the rear subframe bolts,fitted a screen and Barkbusters.
Being a "C" model there are a few issues like non availability of aftermarket mods especially pannier standoff racks.
Everything seems to be for "A" models.
I am currently working on an aluminium bashplate which is proceeding slowly.
The garage also has a Honda Blackbird waiting in it, so now I can go almost anywhere.
Previously had a ZZR1100 and if that was any indication of Kawasaki products I will be very happy!
Cheers

[easyriver]

How many Aussies does that make it now

How can you tell if there is too many Aussies in one place?