Thinking about buying a KLX250S

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#21

01-20-2012, 12:38 AM

2veedubs

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I have to agree, i ride a ZRX1200 on the street and a two stroke off road. I picked up the KLX for my wife. It's been fun modding the bike and it always puts a smile on my face tearing around town in hooligan mode. I used it in a dual sport ride this past fall because i never liked my KDX on the road sections and the KLX held its own with bigger bikes and tackled the hero sections with no drama. The only problem is getting the keys from the wife. For the money you can't go wrong.

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01-20-2012, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Matasickle

Yepp.. she says "Brapppp, Braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap"

I like it!!!

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01-20-2012, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Brieninsac

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I just got back from the DMV with my motorcycle permit in hand. It's been probably 20+ years since I rode. In my late teens / early twenties I had a Ninja 250 and later a CBR600. I'm looking forward to getting back out there.

How young are you? Are you in Sacramento?

I just bought my 09s a couple months ago as I had been looking for one for some time.Finally a stock one popped up on CL one night with a bit under 500 miles. I went and bought it the next day for 2800.

I havent had a dirt bike since the late nineties myself. This year I will be 48

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01-20-2012, 04:43 AM

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The 250s is the best bike i have ever owned. Yea it wasnt nearly as fast as my 01 6r and my 05 636r BUT the 250 is way more fun. Take it on the street, then take it off road. Lots of mods to do to it and the aftermarket has lots for it. You wont be disappointed.

I have to agree. The klx is my second street bike after a gsxr 750. Not even in the same class as fast but it brings me many more smiles and fun.

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01-20-2012, 10:12 AM

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I have to agree. The klx is my second street bike after a gsxr 750. Not even in the same class as fast but it brings me many more smiles and fun.

Agreed...I have a 2010 zx6-r.......and I think I actually ride the klx250s more

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01-20-2012, 10:55 AM

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The main reason i love my KLX250S and my KLR650. They can do anything. I know what ever is ahead ill be able to get through or around.
Tear up pittsburgh with 19 other dirt bikes...

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01-20-2012, 01:21 PM

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It was 14+ for me. Last bike was a Vulcan 750. I always kept the motorcycle endorsement for some reason.

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01-20-2012, 03:35 PM

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How young are you? Are you in Sacramento?

I'm 43 and yea live in Sacramento. I love all the sport bike to dual-sport stories. You guys are getting me jacked! And I love the Pittsburg pic!

Honestly, my biggest obstacle is my wife. She doesn't want me to spend the money. I've been trying to sell my business and if I can find a buyer it's a done deal. Until then I've got to continue to soften her up to the idea. And if gas prices keep sky-rocketing it'll be an easier sale. I drive a RAM 1500 that eats through $80 a fill-up. Saving one week of gas would be like a monthly motorcycle payment.

Real quick question on helmets. Do most of you use dual-sport models?