"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
08/14/2020 at 20:26 • Filed to: None
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"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
08/14/2020 at 20:26 • Filed to: None | 1
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A buddy of mine offered to let me drive his KLR, that he’s trying to sell, today. So the kid and I rode out to his house and took it for a spin. (I test drive the bike without said kid riding.)
I don’t recall what year it was, but it has this red and black color scheme.
My first thought was “woah I can’t flat foot this.” That was a new feeling for me. It’s definitely a bigger bike than my XT. At first the size and weight difference did feel intimidating but that went away quickly.
The Real difference is torque. Like having some of it. Being able to accelerate in any gear is awesome .
Overall I don’t think I’d buy a KLR certainly not this one the shifter linkage was sloppy, the rear brake was way out of adjustment, probably needs to be replaced, it’s missing a mirror, and a few of the plasticity have been a richter back together.
I certainly see the appeal, but it wasn’t a bike I’d want to ride every day.
For anyone wondering about the Suzuki I was supposed to check out today, the seller had to reschedule I’ll be riding it tomorrow.
Also the XT200 handles HWY riding With a passenger better than I thought it would, as long as that passenger weighs less than 90lbs lol. I guy at that speed I guess aerodynamics matter more than weight.
Merkin Muffley
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/14/2020 at 20:58 |
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For back country trails and fire roads?
The KLR has always reigned supreme
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/14/2020 at 21:27 |
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Honestly, a better sorted KLR is probably one of the best commuters. It doesn’t have the best suspension for technical trail roads, but it soaks up potholes and broken pavement with ease. ANd you can get a cheap scooter top case for the back shelf and hold a week’s groceries in it. Or tools and parts and luggage for a weekend trip.
Plus, the KLR has arguably one of the deepest aftermarket catalogs of any bike out there. THey are CHEAP to maintain and modify.
atfsgeoff
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/14/2020 at 22:39 |
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I think all the older (pre-08)
KLRs have sloppy feeling shifters, mine has longer throws than some cars I’ve been in.
Nom De Plume
> Merkin Muffley
08/14/2020 at 22:56 |
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He’s all highway. Seems he’s seen enough of the patch of dirt around him.
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> atfsgeoff
08/14/2020 at 23:29 |
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Overall it felt very unrefined, and rough. This one supposedly got nou has 17,000 miles, Those much have been HARD miles.
You shouldn’t expect too much refinement from an 80s design, but my actual 37 year old bike feels more well put together than that KLR did.
sn4cktimes
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/14/2020 at 23:41 |
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You get used to tippy toes with Enduro bikes. My husky has a 36” high seat. I’ve got a 30” inseam... flat footed on one side = 45° bike. 2 flat feet means I’m in a helluva rut.
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> sn4cktimes
08/14/2020 at 23:50 |
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I was actually considering a WR for my first bike an the seat height was the main reason I chose to go with an XT.
I think with an inexperienced rider the trade off is well worth it. Mainly you’re losing suspension travel. I’ve only bottomed out my XT once.
Beefchips
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/15/2020 at 00:37 |
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Yeah, i t’s not for everyone . I got my KLR because I wanted something I can take camping and they’re cheeeeeap, way cheaper than an africa twin or a bmw . I was considering smaller bikes too but like the ability to overtake at 75mph :) Have been tempted lately to test ride a T enere... but I ’m sure if I do that I’ll just end up wanting to spend money I don’t have
Dead_Elvis, Inc.
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/15/2020 at 00:46 |
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My first thought was “woah I can’t flat foot this.”
Solution: more beer & donuts.
TheBlightOfGrey
> Dead_Elvis, Inc.
08/16/2020 at 00:06 |
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Solution- lowering link. Or a custom seat with an inch shaved off or both . KLR would rule if they’d put fuel injection on it. They put it on the 250, why not a 650?