Touring options??
#12
Ohhh please, touring with the KLX250 (panniers, xtra gas, camping gear, etc.) is like towing a boat behind a Volkswagon bug! No fun at all! Go on Craigslist and buy yourself an old KLR650 or KLR600.
#13
'Ohhh please' I've logged quite a few happy touring miles on mine. It doesn't feel bogged down at all, but you have to be realistic about what you carry.
#14
Tremor, only if you're touring in Japan From what I've seen just about everyone here in the States carry a huge sidearm, 500 rounds of ammo and they are 50 pounds overweight, it really weighs the bike down!
Last edited by klx250s_rider; 02-14-2009 at 03:28 AM.
#15
I'm not asking your opinion on what bike to use, and I completely disagree. Actually "adventure" touring on a 600 cc is no fun where I go (maybe some peoples idea of touring is driving down a long dirt road - not me) - I go light, very rough country and lots of single track etc. Yes a stock 250 is a bit of an ask, but +300 no problems and best capacity is 300-400 cc.
Just to highlight the good points - dont wear tyres and chains, more fuel efficient even when ringing its neck all day, wayyy better off-road capability, about 50kg lighter to start with and I have really light and compact gear. Bad bits, a bit more blowy on the road, cruise speed only 120 km/h rather than 140, - thats about it.
I would luv to see a verys where I go, cause KLE500's dont make it and they are way better off road.
Just to highlight the good points - dont wear tyres and chains, more fuel efficient even when ringing its neck all day, wayyy better off-road capability, about 50kg lighter to start with and I have really light and compact gear. Bad bits, a bit more blowy on the road, cruise speed only 120 km/h rather than 140, - thats about it.
I would luv to see a verys where I go, cause KLE500's dont make it and they are way better off road.
#16
No sweat, just go to .55 springs and gusset the frame before you hang the gattling gun
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