KLR 650 Update

dano · 01-26-2008, 05:48 PM

I checked out the 2008 KLR today. Loved the bike but it's not for me. I'm just to vertically challenged for it. Sitting on the bike, it was all I could do to get one toe on the ground.
I looked at the VStrom 650 and I can plant my feet on the ground with it.
Still in the contemplation stage

Ride safe,|
Dano

01-26-2008, 05:55 PM

You sure hit the nail on the head Dano, I'd needed a step ladder to get on that monster. I had a 86 KLR 600 before they went to a electric start. It was a great bike

01-26-2008, 06:43 PM

Same here... checked one out.... 33" - 35" seat hight is challenging... I think they do have a lowering kit.

The only one that fit me right was a 250... lol

Shut up BD.

Get serious and check out a Ducati Multistrada!!!

rewindgy · 01-28-2008, 09:12 AM

You can slam the KLR's down way low! But, even when you sit on it your feet don't touch the ground? Man I'm only 5'6" and I touch both feet? Maybe you need to eat your Wheaties in the mornin and bulk up! Just kidding! There are around 3 - 4 different lowering links for the rear shock assembly - 1" , 2", 3" and I think + 2" also the front forks can be slid up about 1 - 2"

socwkbiker · 01-28-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Same here... checked one out.... 33" - 35" seat hight is challenging... I think they do have a lowering kit.

The only one that fit me right was a 250... lol

Shut up BD.

Get serious and check out a Ducati Multistrada!!!

I've heard you can get about 250 in there from BD. Also, have you considered thinking tall so you can fit on a real bike?

blowndodge · 01-28-2008, 11:14 AM

Nico's been thinking little pecker and it worked!!!! Think tall now Nico!!

01-28-2008, 11:47 AM

You guys owe me a friggin' beer.

01-26-2008, 05:48 PM	#1
dano Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 282	KLR 650 Update I checked out the 2008 KLR today. Loved the bike but it's not for me. I'm just to vertically challenged for it. Sitting on the bike, it was all I could do to get one toe on the ground. I looked at the VStrom 650 and I can plant my feet on the ground with it. Still in the contemplation stage Ride safe,\| Dano Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-26-2008, 05:55 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	KLR 650 Update You sure hit the nail on the head Dano, I'd needed a step ladder to get on that monster. I had a 86 KLR 600 before they went to a electric start. It was a great bike
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01-26-2008, 06:43 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	KLR 650 Update Same here... checked one out.... 33" - 35" seat hight is challenging... I think they do have a lowering kit. The only one that fit me right was a 250... lol Shut up BD. Get serious and check out a Ducati Multistrada!!!
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01-28-2008, 09:12 AM	#4
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	KLR 650 Update You can slam the KLR's down way low! But, even when you sit on it your feet don't touch the ground? Man I'm only 5'6" and I touch both feet? Maybe you need to eat your Wheaties in the mornin and bulk up! Just kidding! There are around 3 - 4 different lowering links for the rear shock assembly - 1" , 2", 3" and I think + 2" also the front forks can be slid up about 1 - 2"
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01-28-2008, 11:14 AM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	KLR 650 Update Nico's been thinking little pecker and it worked!!!! Think tall now Nico!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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01-28-2008, 11:47 AM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	KLR 650 Update You guys owe me a friggin' beer.
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