Tiresome DR vs KLR comparisons

[warewolf]

Look at kids' bikes. They have front wheels ranging from 10" to 19".
They seem to go ok. To my knowledge, noone feels the need to put 21s on those

Standover height is more of an issue in that market. But note they'll usually have a bigger front...

[Tony W]

Standover height is more of an issue in that market. But note they'll usually have a bigger front...

How do YOU feel about front tyre width ?

[NordieBoy]

The KLR has more standard equipment, notably a screen, a large tank, and a comfortable seat; - things which most DR owners advocate changing.
This is expensive ... tell me how expensive...?

$400 odd extra.

Still cheaper than a KLR

[Tony W]

$400 odd extra.

Still cheaper than a KLR

New IMS tank............$NZ . ?

Corbin seat................$NZ . ?

Aftermarket screen......$NZ 250


Total = $400 ? .......... Tui !

[NordieBoy]

New IMS tank............$NZ . ?

Corbin seat................$NZ . ?

Aftermarket screen......$NZ 250


Total = $400 ? .......... Tui !

IMS $300 odd.
Screen $50 odd.
Modded stock seat $50 odd.

But shop around.
My screen was $0 and the same for the seat.

[Tony W]

I bought a Clarke tank $US 195 @ .7, was $400 landed.

IMS now @ $250 x .5 + freight approx $600.


Now you know it's unfair to compare home-made, second-hand, or modified parts, with the new ones found on the Kwaka.

...but I guess all's fair in war.......?

[JATZ]

I can't comment on the XF but I had an F650, one of the older ones, pretty much the same as an XF, and it did what I asked it to do without too much complaint. Could have done with a bit lower gearing but that was about it. Good fuel range, comfy seat, quiet,reliable,good on the road, o.k. on gravel and marginal in mud(but that was probly tyres and rider) just damn expensive to fix and a bit heavy.
If it had been a bit taller and fit ME better I probly would have kept it
Wouldn't get rid of my DR now though

[GaZBur]

19" is not "little"

I'm tired of hearing from people (not you) who have heard from other people that front wheel DIAMETER is important.
...
These "problems" are largely psychological, as most people who don't know, believe it to be true, so it is...

...a skinnier, knob...

19 isnt little not to mention 21inch. Oh now I feel inadequate. Mine is only a 17inch.
I always heard the size doesn't matter - its what you do with it. Was that wrong. I feel so insecure now.

[Tony W]

I can't comment on the XF but I had an F650, one of the older ones, pretty much the same as an XF, and it did what I asked it to do without too much complaint. Could have done with a bit lower gearing but that was about it. Good fuel range, comfy seat, quiet,reliable,good on the road, o.k. on gravel and marginal in mud(but that was probly tyres and rider) just damn expensive to fix and a bit heavy.
If it had been a bit taller and fit ME better I probly would have kept it
Wouldn't get rid of my DR now though

Congratz Jatz ! One of the first replies that's on topic !

[Tony W]

19 isnt little not to mention 21inch. Oh now I feel inadequate. Mine is only a 17inch.
I always heard the size doesn't matter - its what you do with it. Was that wrong. I feel so insecure now.

I too am afflicted with the 17 inch !


Denniso can work wonders with his 17".........( Clint 640 may like to comment )

[Oscar]

How do you feel about front tyre widths ?

I tried a 350x21 once, to see if I'd get more "bite".
Horrible.

[GaZBur]

I too am afflicted with the 17 inch !


Denniso can work wonders with his 17".........( Clint 640 may like to comment )

OK so they arent as big ... but do you think KLR owners can get it up like this?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...ictureid=11158

Now this has got to start a bitchfight!

[Tony W]

OK so they arent as big ... but do you think KLR owners can get it up like this?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...ictureid=11158

Now this has got to start a bitchfight!

Noicce !!!

Have you checked out mine on my home page ?

[GaZBur]

Noicce !!!

Have you checked out mine on my home page ?

Woohoo that looks nice!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...ictureid=11263
OK I know I am off topic, have been every post on this thread so far so I wont stop now, but is that a standard front brake, if so do you ever think it needs upgrading?

[Tony W]

Woohoo that looks nice!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...ictureid=11263
OK I know I am off topic, have been every post on this thread so far so I wont stop now, but is that a standard front brake, if so do you ever think it needs upgrading?

Absolutely standard. I won't need to upgrade it. Hope to do a trackday at Taupo soon...