3L4NS1R is back in business!
#1
05-16-2010, 09:19 PM
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Auckland
Posts: 269
3L4NS1R is back in business!
Well. Almost. Shook on the deal last night, picking up a 1996 KLR 250 next week! Turns out the lure of sports biking isn't as cool as it seems, and the road is no playground... So if you happen to know anyone in NZ who wants to buy a kick *** Ducati Monster, let me know!
Looking forward to heading out on this... picked it up for cheap enough to not care too much about it! Keep an eye out for an upcoming ride report. It'll happen!
Looking forward to heading out on this... picked it up for cheap enough to not care too much about it! Keep an eye out for an upcoming ride report. It'll happen!
#2
05-16-2010, 10:47 PM
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: kootenay country BC Canada
Posts: 1,800
Don't do it. I had a klr250. DO NOT BUY IT. My mountain bike (a pretty basic dual suspension item, BASIC) has better suspension. The KLR250 is just barely beyond a street bike, nowhere near dirt bikey enough to be a dual sport. I hope it's not too late to bail on the deal. Even if you have to do without a bike to save a bit more money to get a KLX, please do not buy the KLR 250.
Last edited by ol'klx-er; 05-16-2010 at 10:54 PM. Reason: more explanation
#3
05-16-2010, 10:54 PM
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Auckland
Posts: 269
But I don't think they're that bad - it's what I learnt on with the army, and we rode them through some fairly knarly stuff - they're rough to ride but they're built to take it. It's more for commuting during the week and some escapades during the weekend - nothing too serious!
#5
05-16-2010, 11:02 PM
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: kootenay country BC Canada
Posts: 1,800
As long as your escapades on the weekend are real casual. The kick start only got me into some jams, lucky to have a buddy those times. And there is pretty much NOTHING available aftermarket. The Kenda 270 is about as good as it gets in a DOT rear tire. Have fun within the limitations.
Last edited by ol'klx-er; 05-16-2010 at 11:04 PM. Reason: correct spelling mistake
#6
05-16-2010, 11:17 PM
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Auckland
Posts: 269
Will do, picking it up next week...
Wow, that's a fairly negative attitude on what, in my experience, is actually a good bike. Electric start is for wimps anyway.
As long as your escapades on the weekend are real casual. The kick start only got me into some jams, lucky to have a buddy those times. And there is pretty much NOTHING available aftermarket. The Kenda 270 is about as good as it gets in a DOT rear tire. Have fun within the limitations.
#7
05-16-2010, 11:56 PM
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: kootenay country BC Canada
Posts: 1,800
I guess our experiences were at different ends of the spectrum. The "Have fun within the limitations" wasn't meant as sarcasm. Really! Have fun!!! REALLY! Riding any bike is better than not riding at all.
edit: I prefer bikes with both the kick and the button starters, but if there going to be just one, I'll go with the button.
edit: I prefer bikes with both the kick and the button starters, but if there going to be just one, I'll go with the button.
Last edited by ol'klx-er; 05-17-2010 at 02:20 AM. Reason: more comment
#10
05-17-2010, 01:12 AM
So just curious what does
"3L4NS1R" stand for?
I am envisioning something like 2K1W=N$ is for 2 kids 1 wife = no $
Cheers Jim
"3L4NS1R" stand for?
I am envisioning something like 2K1W=N$ is for 2 kids 1 wife = no $
Cheers Jim