1st Ride in 2008

[mycirus]

I just got back from a quick ride on the New KLR. What an awesome machine. So much better than my last one. Granted new bikes are like that when comparing an 08 to a 97 but that thing just felt right on. Brakes are good, suspension felt good, and I was flying on back roads without realizing it. What a fun machine. I did 14 quick miles but it was awesome. Definitly need to get my heated grips on as I feel like I will be doing some more riding before spring.

Bruce

[jwm2k3]

Nice. KLR is a very cool bike.

[catch2otwo]

bastard....

[schleppy]

It's so tempting to get one. Especially because there is a winter special on the 08's at North Reading Kawi. $4800...

[rubicon]

I just got back from a quick ride on the New KLR. What an awesome machine. So much better than my last one. Granted new bikes are like that when comparing an 08 to a 97 but that thing just felt right on. Brakes are good, suspension felt good, and I was flying on back roads without realizing it. What a fun machine. I did 14 quick miles but it was awesome. Definitly need to get my heated grips on as I feel like I will be doing some more riding before spring.

Bruce

Hey Bruce

Cograts on the new bike, did you get it in NY? Tried to get Skip to ride
tomorrow,no luck(wimp). Get the heated grips on and we will ride.

Paul

[breakdirt916]

on or off road?

and no pics yet?

edit: found one...looks like fun!

[sanfelice]

<off-topic> I'd like to ride the new Versys, looks like a blast </off-topic>

[mycirus]

on or off road?

and no pics yet?

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Ive got pics in 2 threads:

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...al-08-klr.html

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...sist-deal.html

Hey Bruce

Cograts on the new bike, did you get it in NY? Tried to get Skip to ride
tomorrow,no luck(wimp). Get the heated grips on and we will ride.

Paul

Hey Paul,

Didnt get it in NY, got it in Boston on ADV rider. He wanted 4800 at first but went down to 4200. I couldnt resist it so I pulled the trigger. I will have the grips on in a couple weeks, then we can have some fun.

Bruce

[TheIglu]

I'm putting the new valve shims in my this morning, then I'll be ready to join you on a ride on the next nice day. Already gave the boss notice that the next warm day will be a vacation for me.

Is it really that much different than your old KLR?

[mycirus]

Is it really that much different than your old KLR?

You are more than welcome to test it out Clay. It really is better. Smoother, and just more enjoyable. Could be that it is new still but I am liking it. Here is a nice read up Skip sent me.

KLR650

Bruce

[mycirus]

Took it out again today for another 25 miles or so. Fun fun...I like my new toy. Its nice to have the confidence of a dual sport too with all the sand. I even got to wave at another bike, an older Red KLR. Anyone here?

Bruce

[The Crashing Tomato]

Hey B did you ride anywhere near Oxford? I had a KLR ride by my jobsite .... might have been a red one Heard it coming down the road ..then it was by me in a flash it had a cargo type rack on the back

[RandyO]

Definitly need to get my heated grips on as I feel like I will be doing some more riding before spring.

Bruce

how's the electrical output of the new klr

[mycirus]

Hey B did you ride anywhere near Oxford? I had a KLR ride by my jobsite .... might have been a red one Heard it coming down the road ..then it was by me in a flash it had a cargo type rack on the back

Close, I rode through Sutton, Millbury and Grafton. I saw a red KLR too in Whitinsville, Maybe the same one?

Bruce

[mycirus]

how's the electrical output of the new klr

I heard its a little better than the old one. I am buying an on dash battery monitor for it.
DennisKirk.com - Show Chrome Digital Five-Function Voltmeter

Bruce

[schleppy]

Did you see the voltage meter mentioned in your link above?

Turn Signal Module

Looks like it may be a little more weather-proof because you can hide away the main module.

[mycirus]

Are you saying the one that I bought isnt weatherproof? I like the idea of the clock and a thermometer too.

Bruce

[schleppy]

I don't think it is fully weatherproof. I would check with the company that sells it before you buy. It would suck to order/install that only to have it fritz out the first time it gets really wet.

[mycirus]

I don't think it is fully weatherproof. I would check with the company that sells it before you buy. It would suck to order/install that only to have it fritz out the first time it gets really wet.

Too Late, its already on its way. I will see what the package says, website didnt say much.

Bruce

[ChR1s]

Check the muffler bolt.

[mycirus]

Check the muffler bolt.

I have paperwork that said the Dealer did the recall on it. But I guess it wouldnt hurt.

Bruce

[wylee]

how's the electrical output of the new klr

A little better than the old version but not great. Stay off the brake, leave the headlight on low, stay above 2500rpm and there seems to be about 100-110 watts for acessories.