Klx650r

**Danger Dave** · 2nd July 2013, 14:39

Can anyone give me some info on the KLX650R? is there anything particular to look out for?

any info would be great, Thanks

**tri boy** · 2nd July 2013, 19:38

For what it worth,
I purchased a new KLX650,(not the R model) in 96, and enjoyed it as a big road going chook chaser that wasn't afraid of single track.
The seat is hard, it's a big bike, (but not too heavy), and loves wheelstands.
Never had any mechanical issues, but I owned it for only 20,000km.
Hope that helps.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 2nd July 2013, 19:43

Originally Posted by Danger Dave

Can anyone give me some info on the KLX650R? is there anything particular to look out for?

any info would be great, Thanks

The very early ones had some over heating issues and were hard on cam chains and tensioners. But a monster of an engine!

**gav24** · 5th July 2013, 21:00

Hope you're tall!
Long travel suspension, and a kickstart longer than state highway 1...

Don't think the x had a leccy leg ever.

Good bike off-road though. More focused than a dr650, and cheaper than an xr650. Good combo, but I wouldn't want to do much distance on the road on one...

**dino3310** · 6th July 2013, 18:06

great bike if its been looked after, not sure how accessible parts are now.
check the oil for water and water for oil and leaks, plus all the usual noises- timing chain/bearings etc
kinda kawasaki's match for the XR6 except water cooled, my biggest worry would be getting parts where as the XR parts are plenty so even if its a bit run down its not a hassle to rebuild.
i looked at one but decided on the air cooled xr

**Danger Dave** · 7th July 2013, 15:40

Cheers Guys, I've ended up buying the bike, it needs a couple of small things done but for the price I couldn't turn it down, have already ordered all the parts so will fit them up next weekend then bring on the adventure riding

**dino3310** · 9th July 2013, 18:32

you might need one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acerbis-18L-...item3cce2c45c9
there are safari tanks for them but hard to come buy....

dont forget the pic's

http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?imgur...QEwAg&dur=4954

**Danger Dave** · 9th July 2013, 18:42

[QUOTE=dino3310;1130577225]you might need one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acerbis-18L-...item3cce2c45c9
there are safari tanks for them but hard to come buy....

Yep already order one of those haha, i'll post some pics once I've cleaned her up a little.

**tri boy** · 9th July 2013, 20:07

I think the air cleaner assy has some screws on the inside that came loose on some bikes, and lunched valves etc.
Never happened to me, but worthwhile to give it (the air intake) a good check over,
Did I say the seat was hard

Also, if it sits about for a few weeks, drain the carb bowl for a fast fire up, its a big slug.

**gsig** · 10th July 2013, 08:18

Originally Posted by tri boy

its a big slug.

it takes one to know one

Marks

**fridayflash** · 10th July 2013, 10:46

lucky bugger, i want one! i rode one a bit (trail ) in about '97
it wasnt any heavier than my tt350 at the time but massive grunt
would make a great adv bike.ive owned an xr650r but cant rememberhow theyd compare
..i the klx was longer stroked and felt like it had waaaay long legs in any gear

**dino3310** · 15th July 2013, 20:38

another tidy one on tardme http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-615337737.htm

**george formby** · 15th July 2013, 20:50

This guy has an opinion on KLR's. Brief but blunt.

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?...SpEzvofcqER-iQ

Back in the day, up over, a mate had a KLX which he rode in the Cheviot hills of Northern England. Steep, very steep. Nothing stopped it, it would trench it's way up anything. He was munted by 12pm, though.