Got the KLX today...

[kilgh]

...and man is it heavier than I thought it would be! Already dropped it once just moving it. :facepalm: No damage...have proven I can pick it up by myself. Which is the only positive so far. This incredibly nice guy at the bike shop rode it home for me and made it look so easy!

Have had to dig out access to my tiny back yard (don't ask) so the bike can be safely stored. Not sure I can get it back out! But then good luck to any would be thief either. Have decided I am having a crisis of confidence. But that may just be cause I currently hurt all over from too much strenuous work in the middle of a very hot day.

Right, going to go buy a cover now.

[sil3nt]

Heavy? 126 kg dry isn't heavy! Most other 250s would easily be at least 10kg heavier. Do you have a license?

[kilgh]

Just heavier than I thought. Got a learners. I'm gonna have to get it lowered. Can't shuffle it around while on it...legs just too short. By about 2-3 inches.

[tnarg]

How tall are you? You can cut some foam out of the seat. Make sure you get the suspension set to you weight.

[Fatt Max]

I'll come round and sit on it, that will lower it for you

Well done on the purchse as well, enjoy....

[tri boy]

KLX250 ya say.
Hmmm, another newby for the newby gavel rides.:woohoo:
Good choice by the way.
Super economical, freindly, and you can do wheelies cross the lights:woohoo:
Check out the adv forum, quite a few ladies are joining the rides:yes:

[kilgh]

5"5ish, 5"6 on a good day. I think I'll be sweet once I can put my feet down. I'm heavier than the bike by about 40lbs.

I was reading about the seat shaving idea. How many inches would that get?

[Fatt Max]

KLX250 ya say.
Hmmm, another newby for the newby gavel rides.:woohoo::

You left out the 'mwah ha ha' at the end....

[kilgh]

Ha! Thanks Fatt Maxx!

Thanks Tri-boy...what's a newbie gavel?

[tnarg]

You could take out around an inch or a little more with no problems.

[kilgh]

Hmmmm....who does that sort of work? Seat shaving that is?

[tnarg]

Could try yourself if your careful or an upholster.

Hers a link 3rd reply down. http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/41409-shortening-bike-shaving-seat.html

[kilgh]

I might have to look at that, but I'll probably have to tweak the bike too.

I just want to ride the darn thing! Without dropping it every 5 secs.

[one fast tl1ooo]

:woohoo: enjoy the new bike

[kilgh]

Thanks one fast...the SIDI Crossfires I got are comfortable by the way.

[paturoa]

With your weight you could also slip the front forks a few cm in the tripple clamps and reduce the preload on the rear.

[kilgh]

I'll ring the dealer tomorrow, and ask if they can adjust for poor wee me.

[tri boy]

Ha! Thanks Fatt Maxx!

Thanks Tri-boy...what's a newbie gavel?


Ooops, fat fingered the key board.
Should of read "gravel".
Lazy/scenic gravel rides in the Waikato:yes:

[kilgh]

Well that makes more sense then. Let me get this bike working for me and I might just sign up. Does anyone know somebody who can seat shave well?

[The Everlasting]

Is there any chance you could take it back,and swap it for something that you can put your feet down?

[kilgh]

Don't want to Everlasting. Like this bike. Just need to shave a few inches off it.

[crazyhorse]

Good on ya getting a bike and getting out there. Enjoy Riding and Stay Upright :)

[Gibbo89]

Show us ya pics

[kilgh]

There you go...it's my new avatar. And there is the full quality version in my profile album.

[The Everlasting]

Don't want to Everlasting. Like this bike. Just need to shave a few inches off it.


Fair enough,pictures look good,must be cool to own a new bike!

[kilgh]

Certainly cool to own a "new" any vehicle. It's a first for me. :yes: