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« on: April 14, 2012, 06:30:40 PM »
Somebody jump in here so we'll know this thread ain't dead.
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2012, 07:18:34 PM »
I want a Triumph Scrambler. Just sayin'.
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2012, 07:32:11 PM »
You've been reading my mind again Guido! Drool...
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« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2012, 07:41:48 PM »
Was that video, "The Way of the Desert Sled" posted on here? Well, even if it was it's worth watching again:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/unaRkye1OBk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/unaRkye1OBk</a>"
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« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2012, 08:03:19 PM »
 wings I'm cruizin'
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« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2012, 08:20:19 PM »
Fun vid!! I'm homebound for the time being, allergy's are really bad and I'm just a little bored. But, I have suspicions of something going on.
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« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2012, 08:25:09 PM »
Quote from: Yellow Jacket on April 14, 2012, 08:20:19 PM
Fun vid!! I'm homebound for the time being, allergy's are really bad and I'm just a little bored. But, I have suspicions of something going on.
Don't know what the suspicions  are ,but I brought home a Smurfscooter if that counts  I'm cruizin'

 

As close as I'll get to a new bike.
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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2012, 08:59:00 PM »
But, but...you already have one of those don't you? An older one?
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2012, 09:18:42 PM »
Quote from: Guido on April 14, 2012, 08:59:00 PM
But, but...you already have one of those don't you? An older one?
I sold my 01. I want to try different 650s over a period of time to see what suits me best.Have been looking for a Gen2 KLR for a while.Now I have the 09KLR, a DR and a Wee.
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« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2012, 09:28:53 PM »
I sure hope you get more use out of it than the PO did. Blue is the color I would have to have if I ever had one of these.
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« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2012, 09:51:58 PM »
I messed around with my KLX today. I read a guy's tuning setup on ADV and thought I might try it. He has a 351 kit, as do I, and rides somewhat the same area I do. He dropped his main jet down to a 120, replaced the needle holder with one from a KLX300 (has an extra hole in it) and is using the stock air snorkel. Now this is interesting because most people try to go to the bigger snorkel (from the KDX200) and a bigger jet. His reasoning was that the smaller snorkel gave you increased air velocity which, when combined with the better jet holder, gives a better burning gas/air mixture. Or something like that. I had a 122 jet so I put that in, installed the KLX300 holder that I bought, put the stock snorkel back in, and I put my more aggressive (and louder) exhaust back on.

With a leaner jetting and smaller air intake the thing ran great! I came up a 6% grade on the interstate at 70mph (optimistically indicated). Not shabby. I bet it improves my mileage too.

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« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2012, 10:05:24 PM »
Hope eveyone is having an great and blessed day.   Ride on!
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« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2012, 07:20:34 AM »
I'm jonesin' bad for one of these -

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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2012, 08:21:02 AM »
Me too Boss...me too!  Greenie  Awesome
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« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2012, 08:53:03 AM »
Quote from: Hondo on April 15, 2012, 07:20:34 AM
I'm jonesin' bad for one of these -



As I recall you have been for some time. It's amazing how much restraint we can exercise when it comes to not buying new motorcycles.

Edit: And I mean no disrespect of course, just an acknowledgment of the way things are. I go onto the local online want adds weekly and see something I'd love to have. Last year it was a 2010 Husaberg 390. almost new for a good price. Now I have the itch for a Honda CRF250X. And I wouldn't mind a older KLR to mess with. And Triumph Scrambler. I barely have room for two bikes let alone stable. And then there's that pesky budget constraint.
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« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2012, 10:09:48 AM »
I've decided that I'll be selling my BMW R1150RT & KLR650 and replacing them with a 990 Adventure and a KLX 400.

Just need to do it....
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« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2012, 10:50:11 AM »
And now, for something completely different:



Some of my garage art.  '73 FLH with a 93" S&S motor.  Pretty much the opposite end of the spectrum from a KLR, ain't it?

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« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2012, 02:13:41 PM »
Quote from: road_thing on April 15, 2012, 10:50:11 AM
And now, for something completely different:



Some of my garage art.  '73 FLH with a 93" S&S motor.  Pretty much the opposite end of the spectrum from a KLR, ain't it?

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That's nice. What's an S&S motor?
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« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2012, 02:25:00 PM »
Saw a Honda NX 650 today when I was at the mall. Never saw one before. Looks a lot like the KLR to me, with a lot less of the plastics. Anyone ever try one??
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« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2012, 02:47:44 PM »
Guido,

       Your KLR and its stable mate the FLH have a lot more in common than most people think. They are both carboraited, the battery is in the same location, both are basic easy to work on motorcycles, they both have there flaws yet people love them. In there day the FLH's were used like a KLR. Highway, hill climb, off road.

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« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2012, 04:46:56 PM »
Quote from: Edsklr on April 15, 2012, 02:47:44 PM
Guido,

       Your KLR and its stable mate the FLH have a lot more in common than most people think. They are both carboraited, the battery is in the same location, both are basic easy to work on motorcycles, they both have there flaws yet people love them. In there day the FLH's were used like a KLR. Highway, hill climb, off road.

Ed B.   

I wish it were my KLR's stable mate, though I don't know where I'd put it. That FLH belongs to road_thing. Still, I see your point.
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« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2012, 04:51:04 PM »
Quote from: Hondo on April 15, 2012, 10:09:48 AM
I've decided that I'll be selling my BMW R1150RT & KLR650 and replacing them with a 990 Adventure and a KLX 400.

Just need to do it....

So which will be with you at Moab? That's funny !
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« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2012, 07:07:46 PM »
Quote from: oldstove on April 15, 2012, 04:51:04 PM
Quote from: Hondo on April 15, 2012, 10:09:48 AM
I've decided that I'll be selling my BMW R1150RT & KLR650 and replacing them with a 990 Adventure and a KLX 400.

Just need to do it....

So which will be with you at Moab? That's funny !

I'm thinking of selling mine any buying a paved driveway with UG utilities. My how times change.  ROTFL
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« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2012, 07:09:04 PM »
Guido,

        Sorry, I should have been more observant.

Ed B,
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« Reply #24 on: April 15, 2012, 07:11:42 PM »
Hondo, do you think you will beable to teach the KTM to roll over?    Ride on!
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