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« on: October 13, 2006, 12:22:03 PM »

My Blk/Silver '07. Only 400 miles on it so far but to Kawasaki's credit the fit, finish and performance are excellent.
The only problem I have noticed is a missing throttle cable tie on the right side of the frame in front of the gas tank. Ken


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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2006, 12:31:02 PM »

I take it that you have inspected the speedometer cable for proper installation, greased all suspension parts and pieces and made sure the fairing is on straight!

Did the dealer try and deliver the bike with the forks in the "shipping position"? I would have LOVED to have been there if he had!

So, you have "The Farm Bike", "The Old Trusty Bike" and now "The Black Bike".

I mean I'm into multiple bike ownership, but not even I have had multiple KLR650s!

You must really like the bike!


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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2006, 12:43:49 PM »

Marty they haven't made a bike yet that fits me as well as the KLR. The others are running well. The "farm bike" A-13 turned over 24K and the old reliable A-16 has almost 29K on it. They will continue to get the majority of the miles. I hope to have this one ready for TdTII

Ken


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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2006, 12:46:49 PM »

Quote from: Yard Dog on October 13, 2006, 12:22:03 PM

The only problem I have noticed is a missing throttle cable tie on the right side of the frame in front of the gas tank.

Leave it to you, Ken, to notice that one! I never would have, that's fer sure. puzzled

Looks like you got a good 'un! Enjoy, my friend! Cheers!


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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2006, 01:46:57 PM »

I wasn't brave enough to pose with the bike. Eleanor is looking good. You too neighbor. Ken


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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2006, 06:16:18 PM »

That black and silver sure is nice!

If I was a Raiders fan I'ld have to by one for sure.


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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2006, 06:55:34 PM »

What happened with the farm Bike?


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« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2006, 12:45:44 AM »

Quote from: buzzardco on October 13, 2006, 06:55:34 PM

What happened with the farm Bike?

It is still running well. I have put about six thousand miles on it this year. Ken


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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2006, 12:55:56 AM »

Quote from: Yard Dog on October 14, 2006, 12:45:44 AM

I have put about six thousand miles on it this year.Â Ken

Holy mackeral! I ride all over the place....well to work and back and forth and back and....well only 5k over the last year. Do you sleep and eat too or just ride? :sm bike:


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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2006, 01:06:39 AM »

I ride a lot. My goal at the start of the year was 20K KLR miles this year and no trailering. I have put 12K on the '02 so it looks like I will be right on target. Add in the XR and the Wing, well you get the picture. I could ride all the time except for this job thing getting in the way. Retirement ain't comin fast enough HMMMMM.....

I love these smilies. Thanks for the warm welcome Camas. Ken


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« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2006, 05:19:26 PM »

Hooray! I made it to 500 miles today and it got the oil and filter changed and a low profile magnetic drain plug installed. Nothing wierd in the oil or filter but they must have had a 500 lb. gorilla tighten down the bolt for adjusting the doohickey. Whenever we get a nasty weather weekend I have a whole bunch of goodies to install including a new doo. 5,000 RPM next time I get to ride it Way to go!