long time no see
#11
03-18-2015, 11:02 PM
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: North of Seattle,USA
Posts: 268
Hi red, Shoot me a PM. I live in Bham, maybe I can be of some help. You will be able to find a KLX up here. I saw 2 for sale this week. Later
#12
03-18-2015, 11:59 PM
The deuce is a great truck, very simple to work on and parts are cheap. Its designed to be worked on in the field with minimal tools. Adding an external brake fluid reservoir, muffler/exhaust reroute to the rear of the truck, and better seats are 3 of the best upgrades to start with.
Here's a link to one of my build threads on it Red's deuce camper project - Expedition Portal
Here's a link to one of my build threads on it Red's deuce camper project - Expedition Portal
Dan
#13
03-19-2015, 03:25 AM
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Northern Kettle Moraine
Posts: 628
Way cool Red, I was USAF as well. Combat communications, we mobilized our satcom and microwave vans and towed them with 2.5 and 5 ton trucks. I really enjoyed those trucks. They are more off road capable than you would think.
#15
03-20-2015, 07:31 PM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
2009 Kawasaki KLX 250s Dual Sport
or.....
Suzuki DR 650 5k miles electric start
and perhaps even....
1991 Suzuki Dr 350s
or.....
Suzuki DR 650 5k miles electric start
and perhaps even....
1991 Suzuki Dr 350s
#17
03-20-2015, 09:21 PM
I've sold a bunch of tensioners for the KLX650s up in the WA/OR area. Apparently the area is more open up there. I'd consider a DRz/KLX400 or big bore kitted KLX250 for sure.
#19
03-25-2015, 04:06 AM
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midland Texas
Posts: 215
Thanks guys, I'll get more pics and will link a thread to the trip on here. Moving in mid April so right around the corner.
That 09 klx would work nicely, depending on how quickly I can find a job (always hate spending money wen there is no income) I should be able to pick one up soon.
Found this one as well, question is how tight are the trails up there. And the electric start of the 250 helps my bad knee a lot.
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/mcy/4901486090.html
That 09 klx would work nicely, depending on how quickly I can find a job (always hate spending money wen there is no income) I should be able to pick one up soon.
Found this one as well, question is how tight are the trails up there. And the electric start of the 250 helps my bad knee a lot.
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/mcy/4901486090.html
#20
03-25-2015, 04:21 AM
That thing is cool beyond words.
I have visions of bouncing down some dusty track in Baja, looking for a good beach to unload and set up base camp.
To me, that seems to be the ultimate ADV truck/RV.
I have visions of bouncing down some dusty track in Baja, looking for a good beach to unload and set up base camp.
To me, that seems to be the ultimate ADV truck/RV.
