Change in the stable

Rustitution · October 23rd, 2014, 08:22 AM

Well as some of you have noticed my posting has dropped significantly but I've had a lot of things going on and a lot of issues in acquiring the correct parts for the 250 rebuild. As some of you also know I'm looking to get a dirt oriented bike. well Both my XS1100 and my VFR 750 have been online and for sale for a while and well someone wants my XS11, I really didn't want to get rid of it but I really don't want to get rid of the VFR either and I really want a dirt bike so one of them had to go.

I had someone contact me looking to trade their KLR650 2007 for my 79 XS1100
pics below.

I know the general concenses is that the KLR is the Jeep of the motorcycle world. a go everywhere do anything bike it won't do it fast or pretty but it can get it done with the right tires.

I really was hoping to get something lighter so I could supermoto it and do some easy enduro events but I am attracted to the adventure capabilities of this bike. and most enduro's now have stuff for the bigger adventure bikes.

Rustitution · October 23rd, 2014, 08:26 AM

So what do I need to know about these bikes that owners may know, what are some simple upgrades etc.

PS I didn't get rid of my ninja I still have it (in pieces and I should be keeping that for a while.

Alex · October 25th, 2014, 03:30 PM

Jono · October 26th, 2014, 08:09 AM

I want to ride a KLR650 someday. I think I'd like one to do some adventuring.

Rustitution · October 27th, 2014, 07:28 AM

well on an update I got the bike and put some miles on it this weekend (it was GORGEOUS) It reminds me a lot of my friends old XR650 except a little heavier. I don't trust mounting it like a horse in the dirt yet but with new toys comes new learning.

sharky nrk · October 27th, 2014, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

I want to ride a KLR650 someday. I think I'd like one to do some adventuring.

me too

zhuuka · October 29th, 2014, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustitution

well on an update I got the bike and put some miles on it this weekend (it was GORGEOUS) It reminds me a lot of my friends old XR650 except a little heavier. I don't trust mounting it like a horse in the dirt yet but with new toys comes new learning.

What a way to call hoser. :P

Rustitution · October 30th, 2014, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhuuka

What a way to call hoser. :P

I rode it from the tag place to an event that my GF was at, and then home didn't do any real riding just put like 60 miles on it is all, don't worry i didn't forget you guys

verboten1 · October 30th, 2014, 09:36 AM

weld a big washer to the bottom of the kick stand. Mine never sinks in any more.

130/90 rears lift it up a bit, I did that for more ground clearance.

The doohickey is a known issue, with 12,000 miles, I would hope yours has been replaced.

shimming the needle, or a klx needle wakes the bike up.

A high compression 685 Kit made it a completely different bike!

aftermarket exhausts don't last very long because thumper.

Ricor Intiminators really help the front end, and I have a works performance shock which makes it much more capable.

The walmart ATV seat pad helps the stock seat not suck too much

The moose expedition rack is awesome, and Pelican cases don't break that easily. The JC whitney topcase will fall off or break if you take it off road.

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=101864

Ive had my KLR for 7 years now, and I keep not selling it every time someone makes an offer.

TN Mudholes!

James Bay/Arctic waters

at the dragon

October 23rd, 2014, 08:22 AM	#1
Rustitution World Class Ninja Name: Rusty Location: West Chester PA Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250, 96 VFR750, 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special Posts: 224	Change in the stable Well as some of you have noticed my posting has dropped significantly but I've had a lot of things going on and a lot of issues in acquiring the correct parts for the 250 rebuild. As some of you also know I'm looking to get a dirt oriented bike. well Both my XS1100 and my VFR 750 have been online and for sale for a while and well someone wants my XS11, I really didn't want to get rid of it but I really don't want to get rid of the VFR either and I really want a dirt bike so one of them had to go. I had someone contact me looking to trade their KLR650 2007 for my 79 XS1100 pics below. I know the general concenses is that the KLR is the Jeep of the motorcycle world. a go everywhere do anything bike it won't do it fast or pretty but it can get it done with the right tires. I really was hoping to get something lighter so I could supermoto it and do some easy enduro events but I am attracted to the adventure capabilities of this bike. and most enduro's now have stuff for the bigger adventure bikes. __________________________________________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the to arrive safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting, GERONIMO!

October 23rd, 2014, 08:26 AM	#2
Rustitution World Class Ninja Name: Rusty Location: West Chester PA Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250, 96 VFR750, 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special Posts: 224	So what do I need to know about these bikes that owners may know, what are some simple upgrades etc. PS I didn't get rid of my ninja I still have it (in pieces and I should be keeping that for a while. __________________________________________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the to arrive safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting, GERONIMO!

October 25th, 2014, 03:30 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 27th, 2014, 07:28 AM	#5
Rustitution World Class Ninja Name: Rusty Location: West Chester PA Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250, 96 VFR750, 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special Posts: 224	well on an update I got the bike and put some miles on it this weekend (it was GORGEOUS) It reminds me a lot of my friends old XR650 except a little heavier. I don't trust mounting it like a horse in the dirt yet but with new toys comes new learning. __________________________________________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the to arrive safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting, GERONIMO!

October 30th, 2014, 09:36 AM	#9
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	weld a big washer to the bottom of the kick stand. Mine never sinks in any more. 130/90 rears lift it up a bit, I did that for more ground clearance. The doohickey is a known issue, with 12,000 miles, I would hope yours has been replaced. shimming the needle, or a klx needle wakes the bike up. A high compression 685 Kit made it a completely different bike! aftermarket exhausts don't last very long because thumper. Ricor Intiminators really help the front end, and I have a works performance shock which makes it much more capable. The walmart ATV seat pad helps the stock seat not suck too much The moose expedition rack is awesome, and Pelican cases don't break that easily. The JC whitney topcase will fall off or break if you take it off road. http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=101864 Ive had my KLR for 7 years now, and I keep not selling it every time someone makes an offer. TN Mudholes! James Bay/Arctic waters at the dragon __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

October 26th, 2014, 08:09 AM	#4
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I want to ride a KLR650 someday. I think I'd like one to do some adventuring.

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