Howdy - new old guy

Old_Six_Fitty · January 11th, 2015, 11:28 PM

Hi, Mark here, long time rider, mostly dualsports (KLR650s and DL100) but a few sport bikes, sport-tours and HDs over the last 20+ years. Current commuter scooter is an '87 KLR with 685 kit and other tweaks. Long time slacker on klr650.net (also as OSF).

Looking to get into cheap side of commuting and learn something about the little Ninja bikes.

NevadaWolf · January 11th, 2015, 11:54 PM

Old_Six_Fitty! Glad you found us...

Old_Six_Fitty · January 12th, 2015, 12:39 AM

Hey Teri ... thanks for the welcome.

Used to live in north Reno a few years back, until the economy blew up and we moved over the hill to Sac. Loved the riding opportunities there, but the job market didn't support my lifestyle (chronic case of multi-bike syndrome).

Props to you for riding the 250 back and forth across the country -IBA indeed!!!

Singh2jz · January 12th, 2015, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old_Six_Fitty

Looking to get into cheap side of commuting and learn something about the little Ninja bikes.

Welcome, Mark!! You've come to the right place.

csmith12 · January 12th, 2015, 07:27 AM

Welcome Mark!

JohnnyBravo · January 12th, 2015, 09:05 AM

sit down, hang on, an enjoy the ride

fry1024 · January 12th, 2015, 10:19 AM

Welcome aboard.

Yarhj · January 12th, 2015, 10:21 AM

Welcome! I used to live just down the road from Folsom -- small world!

NevadaWolf · January 12th, 2015, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old_Six_Fitty

Used to live in north Reno a few years back, until the economy blew up and we moved over the hill to Sac. Loved the riding opportunities there, but the job market didn't support my lifestyle (chronic case of multi-bike syndrome).

The beauty of Folsom is you've got easy access to the Sierra and California roads, both paved and dirt.

I do want a dual sport. Still looking for one I like in my height range.

cbinker · January 12th, 2015, 05:16 PM

Hi.

dcj13 · January 12th, 2015, 06:11 PM

Hi, Mark. Welcome!

verboten1 · January 12th, 2015, 08:45 PM

Nice, there's a few of us cheap KLR owners over here!

I've been neglecting my KLR quite a bit since I got the ninja.

KJohnson21 · January 12th, 2015, 10:37 PM

nickjpass · January 13th, 2015, 10:51 AM

Welcome.

I like your bike.

crazymadbastard · January 13th, 2015, 03:14 PM

welcome! you NEED a ninja asap!

greenaero · January 13th, 2015, 03:43 PM

welcome Mark!

Old_Six_Fitty · January 13th, 2015, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

welcome! you NEED a ninja asap!

One ???

He11, I probably need two or more. And a lil track bike for racing

Old_Six_Fitty · January 13th, 2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

Welcome.

I like your bike.

Thanks! The Orange beastie is an '87 KLR650 (first year of the 650) and she's my second favorite bike ever. Fitted with the 685cc big bore, opened airbox, fatter jetting & KLX needle, aftermarket exhaust, oversize 320mm front rotor & SS brake line, 7 gal IMS tank, and Trailtech meters and headlight. A little lighter and faster than the stocker bike. Flat out on Black Rock Playa she holds 100-105mph for ~20 miles straight across the lake bed. Land speed record was set there, but its still unnerving to run WFO in a tight tuck with very few visual markers about speed or location. Strange place.

KLRs are a simple and rugged canvas that are very adaptable. They were mostly unchanged from 1987 through 2007 (except for a few motor parts and a few electrics). There are too fat and heavy to be a good dirtbike, too light and slow for long distance touring. But tons of fun bombing Death Valley, Moab, or exploring the Sierras and the western states. Wicked fun chasing down squids in the very tight twisties, but be sure your insurance is paid up.

Favorite was the 1995 KLR650 (beautiful Barbie Bike years - pretty pastels)

nickjpass · January 13th, 2015, 11:09 PM

very cool. bike is old!

snot · January 16th, 2015, 08:16 PM

Welcome

Snake · February 7th, 2015, 03:17 AM

Hello and welcome. Sorry for the delay, I've been out.

January 11th, 2015, 11:54 PM	#2
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January 12th, 2015, 07:27 AM	#5
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January 12th, 2015, 09:05 AM	#6
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January 12th, 2015, 08:45 PM	#12
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January 12th, 2015, 10:19 AM	#7
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January 12th, 2015, 10:21 AM	#8
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January 12th, 2015, 06:11 PM	#11
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Hi, Mark. Welcome!

January 12th, 2015, 10:37 PM	#13
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

January 13th, 2015, 10:51 AM	#14
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January 13th, 2015, 03:14 PM	#15
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	welcome! you NEED a ninja asap! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

January 13th, 2015, 03:43 PM	#16
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	welcome Mark! __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

January 13th, 2015, 11:09 PM	#19
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	very cool. bike is old! __________________________________________________

January 16th, 2015, 08:16 PM	#20
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February 7th, 2015, 03:17 AM	#21
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome. Sorry for the delay, I've been out.

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