Transporting the KLX
#11
10-26-2015, 11:17 PM
I haul mine is a Toyota Tacoma double cab short bed. 5' bed. Have to leave the tail gate down. Strap off each side of the handle bars and crank it down till the forks are bottomed out.
Hauled it 300 miles in one trip this way. No issues never moved a bit.
I wish I could put the tail gate up but these midsize quad cab trucks have such tiny beds.
Hauled it 300 miles in one trip this way. No issues never moved a bit.
I wish I could put the tail gate up but these midsize quad cab trucks have such tiny beds.
#12
10-26-2015, 11:34 PM
Here it is with the tail gate down. When I loaded it up yesterday to bring it home after a fun day of trail riding I didn't get it lined up quite as well and there was so much pressure on the tail gate I had to drop the inside wall of the Avalanche to release the pressure to get the tail gate open. 
And here was the inspiration for trying to load it up that way in the first place. My previous dual sport, a 1999 Yamaha TW200.
it was a shorter wheel base so a little easier to fit but nowhere near as versatile of a bike.
And here was the inspiration for trying to load it up that way in the first place. My previous dual sport, a 1999 Yamaha TW200.
it was a shorter wheel base so a little easier to fit but nowhere near as versatile of a bike.
#14
10-27-2015, 07:29 PM
This is a heavier-duty steel rack
ALEKO® 600Lb Hitch Mounted Sport Motorcycle Carrier Hauler Rack Ramp
Good buy if you have Amazon Prime.
I had a veteran hitch installer look over this rig and he states with the KLX it is at the limit for Class II tongue weight (250-350 lbs) on my RV. I have used it on a lot of rough roads and keep a close eye on it.
ALEKO® 600Lb Hitch Mounted Sport Motorcycle Carrier Hauler Rack Ramp
Good buy if you have Amazon Prime.
I had a veteran hitch installer look over this rig and he states with the KLX it is at the limit for Class II tongue weight (250-350 lbs) on my RV. I have used it on a lot of rough roads and keep a close eye on it.
Last edited by KawaBiker; 10-27-2015 at 07:43 PM.
#15
10-27-2015, 07:49 PM
Here it is with the tail gate down. When I loaded it up yesterday to bring it home after a fun day of trail riding I didn't get it lined up quite as well and there was so much pressure on the tail gate I had to drop the inside wall of the Avalanche to release the pressure to get the tail gate open.
And here was the inspiration for trying to load it up that way in the first place. My previous dual sport, a 1999 Yamaha TW200.
it was a shorter wheel base so a little easier to fit but nowhere near as versatile of a bike.
And here was the inspiration for trying to load it up that way in the first place. My previous dual sport, a 1999 Yamaha TW200.
it was a shorter wheel base so a little easier to fit but nowhere near as versatile of a bike.
#19
10-28-2015, 12:43 AM
The TW200 has about 30" seat hight with fat rear tire. It's geared low and is a work horse. It can go places others can't. Not fast, but it has it's purpose, and does very well. I got one due to low seat hight. Having 2 failed back surgeries years ago, I started riding again with this bike. When I got stronger, thanks to the TW, I ended up getting my KLX. They are bullet proof, and simple bikes. Perfect for beginners, but most popular with older riders that are mellowed out but still able to ride. The TW200 is the best forum on the planet. Ask anything, you'll have a ton of replies in 15 minutes. I've made a few lifetime friends over there that I still ride with weekly. Great members, more like a close family. Nice and very helpful folks. Many group rides in most states. I'll always be active over there. If anyone ever gets one of these, or joins to learn more about them, tell them I sent ya.....
#20
10-28-2015, 12:51 AM
The TW was a fun toy for sure but it only went about 10mph per gear so it was desperately needing a 6th gear. It was too slow to actually ride to the places I wanted to ride. That's why I switched to the KLX.