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View Poll Results: Upgrading to a big D/S, which would you choose? | |||
08 KLR650 | 11 | 40.74% | |
Pre 08 KLR650 | 5 | 18.52% | |
DR650 | 11 | 40.74% | |
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll |
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03-10-2008, 07:21 PM | #1 |
Haven't been here in a while, sold the lifan today.
So after a year of ownership with no problems (minus the titling of the bike) i have to say that i sadly sold the lifan. I decided to upgrade to an 08 KLR650 as i really would like to do more long distance riding. Now that money is more available, i am able to do that.
I have to say that i had a great time with the chinabike, and it will be missed.
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03-10-2008, 07:24 PM | #2 |
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I think they are probably all good choices, the KLR seems like a great bike for the price, and looks great.
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03-10-2008, 07:27 PM | #3 |
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You decided to step Waaaaaay up...Going to be a huge differance.
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03-10-2008, 07:36 PM | #4 |
i know.. i had to triple take my lifan sitting on the persons trailer as it rolled off into the sunset.. luckily a very nice lady purchased it to ride with her BF (assumed) he has a dr650 and he does mostly fire roads. She just wanted to share in the experience with him i think.
I referred her to here, her name is kelly, i dunno if you will see her on here though.. didn't seem like an internet savvy person. I am excited to get the new bike though, i feel that last season on the lifan got me warmed up for something bigger and faster and better for long distance, although i will miss the lil guy for bombing around town, and getting looks of jealousy and admiration from all the people in cages. (don't worry, i kept the mohawk helmet for the new one )
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03-10-2008, 07:47 PM | #5 |
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03-10-2008, 07:52 PM | #6 |
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It was a good looking bike, whats the mohawk helmet?
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03-10-2008, 08:22 PM | #7 |
my Zamp Moto-x helmet has a huge red mohawk on it, it gave me looks galore
I have to keep it, i'll match my red KLR just fine plus i like the non visor Motox helmet for street riding anyways (i just wear motorcycle oakleys to keep the bugs and stones outta my eyes.
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03-10-2008, 08:36 PM | #8 |
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Where's the XR650L in that poll?
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03-10-2008, 08:38 PM | #9 |
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Good to see you back, but why no posts for the last 10 years or so? I could have registered that sucker in AZ for you...What was the final official word from the DMV, and where did you buy it from?
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03-10-2008, 09:12 PM | #10 |
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I just purchased a drz 400s. I gotta say it is a pretty mean machine. Wheelies are definately not a problem and the suspension is sweet. The 400 will suposedly do between 95 and 100 and it also weighs a 100 lbs less than the klr(400lbs is way to heavy to much of anything offroad). I would definatly consider the 400 its quite a leap from the lf200gy5
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03-11-2008, 09:22 AM | #11 |
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How many miles did you end up with after a year?
Jason
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03-11-2008, 09:24 AM | #12 |
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I was just wondering why all of the choices are 650's? I'd consider the 400's if you plan to do much trail/off-road stuff since I hear the 650's are pretty heavy.
Good luck.
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03-11-2008, 11:37 AM | #13 |
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I like the DR650, but it is mostly my personal opinion. Good luck!
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03-11-2008, 12:24 PM | #14 |
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Here's a little info on both:http://multisurfacemotorcycling.com/index.htm
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03-11-2008, 04:15 PM | #15 | |
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