Oh my but what have I done? A KLR?

[Nat67]

I believe that's the model my San Diego friend has Nat. And that's great advice on the personal injury insurance, or traveler's insurance as the policies are called in the US. I really do know my limitations and will be taking it slow and easy.

Yes it's an awesome bike , brought it new in 06 and it's decked out for enduro , Seally flighwheel weight , oversized aluminium race tank , heavy duty case covers , bark busters and the addition of a small closed end tube welded into the expansion chamber just at the cylinder port which gives the engine more torque without having to wring it's neck !

 

[Tripps]

addition of a small closed end tube welded into the expansion chamber just at the cylinder port which gives the engine more torque without having to wring it's neck !

That's interesting, I'm having trouble picturing it, or how it works

 

[1olbull]

Mate , It warms the cockles of my heart to read this post . I am a firm believer of " if you think old , you get old " ! best way in the world of getting and / or keeping fit . I have remained 9 for the last 43 years and have no intention of getting any older , despite what my body says . Just bear in mind that intentions often outweigh abilities as we get older , so don't beat yourself up when you find it's all far harder than you remember ! I have a friend who at 75 years old is still regularly winning Enduros in the veterans class , and he never rode a dirt bike until well into his 60s. One peice of advice tho , get yourself good off road riding personal injury insurance . Worth their weight in gold ! Here's my baby ,

Good for those of you with giraffe legs.
That Yamaha saddle of yours looks to me to be nose bleed high. I would have to slide my butt over the side of the seat just to get 1 foot on the ground.
Only the Yamaha XT 250 allowed me to sit with both feet on the ground. I would have preferred a larger displacement engine, but could not find one with a reasonable saddle height.

 

[Tripps]

Don't feel bad, Steve, I'm just under 6', the klr was too tall for me, too.

 

[1olbull]

Don't feel bad, Steve, I'm just under 6', the klr was too tall for me, too.

Indeed. I must give Mike credit for being able to handle it, because I don't think he's any taller than I am. Perhaps he too has giraffe legs?

 

[Navigator]

Indeed. I must give Mike credit for being able to handle it, because I don't think he's any taller than I am. Perhaps he too has giraffe legs?

Not at all Steve. My height is 5-11 with a 31 inch inseam. The aftermarket seat makes it just right and there is a 2 inch lowering kit for the KLR if I need it. With the other seat that came with it, which I assume is the stock one, I could barely get my leg over the thing.

And for Nat and all. Last year the friend that I sold my Vulcan Nomad to called me while at Daytona Bike Week. He just met two riders on Electra Glides, a father and son. The first guy got off his bike and introduced himself to Mike. He was 68 years old and the son. The dad was EIGHTY-EIGHT YEARS OLD. There is hope for all of us gray hairs.

 

[Navigator]

A couple vids you may be interested in

Great vids. I note that you have two very cool machines. I rode my cousins KTM 1190 Adventure and about scared myself so that 1290 SD is probably really wild.

 

[mexican]

If you wear a size 12 shoe, too, now I understand why Lore married you.

 

[mexican]

Good for those of you with giraffe legs.
That Yamaha saddle of yours looks to me to be nose bleed high. I would have to slide my butt over the side of the seat just to get 1 foot on the ground.
Only the Yamaha XT 250 allowed me to sit with both feet on the ground. I would have preferred a larger displacement engine, but could not find one with a reasonable saddle height.

I am keeping my eye out for a decent priced xt250

 

[1olbull]

I am keeping my eye out for a decent priced xt250

Tis an excellent motor, Amigo! I was very impressed at how well it lugged my 275 lb butt over some very steep terrain and rocks.
Pay attention to the year that started FI (I think 2017) versus carb.
Dan's is a carburetor model (I think 2016) and the elevations, even at Moab, affected his performance.