my new klx

[aquasport]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for letting me in the group.  I was supposed to be delivered my new 09 KLX 250 today, but per my usuall luck it won't be until tomorrow.  I haven't owned a bike in 12 years (was a 1981 Kaw. enduro) am looking forward to it again.  I hope it has enough oomph to have fun on.  I am 5'9" and 190.  Should be fun around town and trails don't you think?  I bought the red one, only color available in my area (Michigan).  Will post some pics when I get it, and get some tips from you guys on how to make it more fun>  my 35 year old mid life crisis!!!
Scott

[Hondo]

Congrats Scott!

That bike is on my shrt list of stablemates for the future. I think it would be great for tight singletrack and short trips to the mountains.

[aquasport]

Hey, I am back.  Got the bike and love it!  This might be a dumb question, but I am closing in on my break in period and it says to change with 10 40 oil.  Any recommendations?  or just synthetic oil for cars??  great site, thanks!

[Green Machine]

Some would not recommend Synthetic yet, but I would. I run it in my 650.

Get the Shell Rotella Synthetic 5w-40. Read this article for more complete info on Synthetic and

Avoid oils that say "energy conserving" in the bottom half of the donut

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Consumables.html

[Green Machine]

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[aquasport]

Thanks!  Is there a good repair/do it yourself type book for these bikes?  Like a Chiltons?  I hate to pester you guys with every silly question, but I am kind of new to this.  Any riders here in michigan?  Also, here is a pic of my new baby (if I do the picture thing right)-maybe not, how do you post pics on here?

[Green Machine]

The Clymer manual is popular with the KLR650 but I don't see that they have one for the KLX. Maybe some KLX gurus will chime in

http://clymer.com/SearchResults.aspx?c=MOTORCYCLE&t=KLR650&mid=154&mn=Kawasaki&

[pauley2000]

Hey Aquasport. 
The KLX is a wicked ride.
After humping the KLR about the woods here, My new KLX feels like a trials bike.
Have Fun!