Am I crazy? Should I take the KLX on this trip?
#21
06-15-2011, 01:17 AM
Try the trip on the KLX. If you don't, you'll always wonder what it would've been like.
Probably you'd want some tires that are more pavement oriented and a spare fuel canister (or two) and to go out with a good maintenance check and fresh oil, etc.
Go for it!
Probably you'd want some tires that are more pavement oriented and a spare fuel canister (or two) and to go out with a good maintenance check and fresh oil, etc.
Go for it!
#22
06-15-2011, 01:32 AM
About a month ago I rode my SF on a backroads trip and averaged 300 miles a day for 10 days. I was worn out by the end of the day but I had a blast and would do it again. My only complaint was the seat and I now have a Seat Concepts seat. I've had other bikes, cruisers, sport bikes, DL650 and a KLR but the KLX is my favorite of all of them. KLX gets my vote.
#23
06-15-2011, 02:16 AM
Well, I just did 1000 miles in 2 days on my '09 KLX250SF. It's piped and jetted, otherwise the motor is stock, no gearing or anything. So my main complaint was the seat.. other than that, I couldn't complain; It's a small supermoto and wasn't built for long trips
#24
06-15-2011, 03:21 AM
Only a few more weeks until its debut (hopefully)!
#25
06-15-2011, 04:42 AM
Oh and by the way, I know our speedo's are off about 7% but I was doing an indicated 72mph at 7500rpm the entire time. The bike never skipped a beat. I'm sure it was pretty hard on the motor, if it breaks i'll just big bore it. Changed the oil right before leaving and right when I got back 
#26
06-15-2011, 06:52 AM
Given the trip you describe, and with respect to saner advice already given above, I say take the KLX! If for no other reason than the challenge!
Before deciding for yourself however, please consider the source of my advice; I do many "stupid" things with my SF:
-I ride in snow
-I ride in -20c
-I ride in axle-deep mud
-I ride through water deep enough to fully submerge the tires
-I ride WOT on the freeway for 1-2 hrs at a time
While none of the above activities are particularly fun for me at the time, I do find them rewarding at the end of the day. I do not consider myself hardcore, nor am I reckless. I just don't believe my bike is an heirloom, and I enjoy the challenge.
One piece of sane advice if you do take the KLX: bring a jerry can...
Before deciding for yourself however, please consider the source of my advice; I do many "stupid" things with my SF:
-I ride in snow
-I ride in -20c
-I ride in axle-deep mud
-I ride through water deep enough to fully submerge the tires
-I ride WOT on the freeway for 1-2 hrs at a time
While none of the above activities are particularly fun for me at the time, I do find them rewarding at the end of the day. I do not consider myself hardcore, nor am I reckless. I just don't believe my bike is an heirloom, and I enjoy the challenge.
One piece of sane advice if you do take the KLX: bring a jerry can...
#27
06-15-2011, 07:13 AM
When I bought my SF I rode 500+ miles over 2 days home. The seat killed me but the small tank made me take breaks. Otherwise it was a good time, cruising at an indicated 70-80 mph. I don't think I'd do a trip like this on knobbies though unless you want to wear yours out.
#28
06-15-2011, 02:41 PM
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I did 700 across 4 days on the KLX. It was flawless. Go for it!!!
700 miles, 4 days, 3 bikes, 2 much fun--1 for the road home - ADVrider
700 miles, 4 days, 3 bikes, 2 much fun--1 for the road home - ADVrider
#29
06-15-2011, 04:07 PM
I did 700 across 4 days on the KLX. It was flawless. Go for it!!!
700 miles, 4 days, 3 bikes, 2 much fun--1 for the road home - ADVrider
700 miles, 4 days, 3 bikes, 2 much fun--1 for the road home - ADVrider