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[NordieBoy]

What is a tidy 2nd hand KLR or DR650 worth?

2nd hand and tidy = $4-5k or so.

[Big Dave]

2nd hand and tidy = $4-5k or so.

+ some excel rims suitable for large b and some springs.
Hmmmm.

[pete376403]

There's an older one on TradeMe but the '08s (such as you rode) and later have a large number of changes, both mechanical and cosmetic.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-212024380.htm

[pete376403]

+ some excel rims suitable for large b and some springs.
Hmmmm.

Rims don't bend - it's a KLR, not a KTM. Springs *might* be required, how big a bastard are you?

[Big Dave]

Rims don't bend - it's a KLR, not a KTM. Springs *might* be required, how big a bastard are you?

Right c***.

I weigh as much as 2 small folks, & Co-pilot would want to come along too occasionally.

[boomer]

Right c***.

I weigh as much as 2 small folks, & Co-pilot would want to come along too occasionally.

i can concurr... a right big bastard he is.

[idleidolidyll]

Rims don't bend - it's a KLR, not a KTM. Springs *might* be required, how big a bastard are you?

is that why they weigh 50kg more than the ktm?

that said, i've never bent a ktm rim in the last 50,000km on their singles

dave is a just a fragment of whom he used to be but i reckon a 90kg spring might be wise

[NordieBoy]

If you're looking for a bike that's "co-pilotable" then the DR isn't going to be your or even choice.

[pete376403]

KLRs have their faults but wheel rim strength isn't one of them.
However some people have been known to have issues with KTMS.
http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/forum/a...p/t-18273.html
or maybe
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ent+wheel+rims

[Big Dave]

If you're looking for a bike that's "co-pilotable" then the DR isn't going to be your or even choice.

Total can of worms. She's a also wanna ride it off road.

[idleidolidyll]

If you're looking for a bike that's "co-pilotable" then the DR isn't going to be your or even choice.

that's almost universal with roadable single cyl chook chasers; seat real estate is pretty much negligible and reall7y Dave, you have a Ulysses don't you?

[Big Dave]

that's almost universal with roadable single cyl chook chasers; seat real estate is pretty much negligible and reall7y Dave, you have a Ulysses don't you?

Yep - and in many ways it's the KLR with 103 horsepower and wicked handling.

Knobby tyres, 21"hoop, and not really care if I put it in a ditch, it doesn't do.

[idleidolidyll]

Yep - and in many ways it's the KLR with 103 horsepower and wicked handling.

Knobby tyres, 21"hoop, and not really care if I put it in a ditch, it doesn't do.

i understand but then the bike Mrs Big Dave should be on the back of is the Buell not the KLR isn't it?

if you take 2 up out of the equation, the answer is much easier; that's why my motard has the back pegs removed, it's for me to be an idiot on without worrying what 'er indoors will say

as you know, almost any big wof-able single yammy suzi, kwaka, or hondog trailbike fits your bill if the mistress is removed

i looked for the perfect bike for both 1 up and 2 up but couldn't find it. for a while i thought it was the 950sm and it was a great bike but in the end the happiest solution is to be specific

[Big Dave]

Like I shun excess.

It would make more sense to get something that she can legally ride too. Shes like the Gas Gas Pampeira-whatsit on paper - but I think it looks at me and says *help*.

[pete376403]

if the KLR is too tall for your missus to ride, you can get lowering links and they are dead easy to install. Raise the fork tubes through the yokes to lower the front a bit