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#41

03-15-2008, 02:59 AM

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RE: need help deciding between klx and gsxr

get the biggest motor you can afford.

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03-15-2008, 03:54 AM

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RE: need help deciding between klx and gsxr

For the price of a new gixxer, you could almost get 2 newklx's(defenitly 2 used). 1 for you and 1 for her.

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03-15-2008, 04:33 AM

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For the price of a new gixxer, you could almost get 2 newklx's(defenitly 2 used). 1 for you and 1 for her.

Good Point. And I bet insurance on 2 klx's would be just around the same (if not cheaper) than a new gsxr.

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03-15-2008, 06:18 AM

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Thanks for all the good tips!!!! You really are a good bunch of guys and one girl. I figured for sure this post would casue alot of people to talk alot of crap since it is a duel purpose forum, and I am talking about getting a sport bike, but you guys really helped. I think with what you guys have told me I have came to the conclusion of getting a cruiser. It really seems like the best option because if I was going to get any sort of dual purpose bike it would have to have jumping capabilitys and I dont think I will find those with the klr. As for street bikes well I tryed the whole sand bag push up thing and as comfortable as it sounds, well ............ its just not for me. Thanks again!!!!! I dont plan on getting the klx any more but I think I will stick around the forum cause I like you guys.

here's another option: the '07KLR650 and older were a lot more dirtworthy than the new '08KLR650 is. It looks a lot better too imo as it's more of a dirt bike than the new one is with it's practically full fairing. I wouldn't be afraid to take one of them anywhere one might take a KLX with the right tires. I'm just saying cuz I've been down the cruiser route before (a couple HD's) and basically it's like riding a piece of furniture around all the time. ie. no other way to have fun compared to going off road anywhere anytime with the dual-purpose bike. In case you aren't familiar, here's an '06 on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...9719#mainImage

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03-15-2008, 10:22 AM

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RE: need help deciding between klx and gsxr

those guys that take klr's where the klx goes got some big kahunas
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03-15-2008, 01:23 PM

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Ihave an '05 ZZR1200 andan '07 ZZR600.

AND you have a klx.... man.... if i wasnt married....

Er...I also have a Suzuki DR650 and a Honda Ruckus.

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03-15-2008, 01:29 PM

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wow..... you sure do have alot of fun toys!!!!

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03-15-2008, 06:27 PM

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RE: need help deciding between klx and gsxr

klr 650... would have no problem with two pepople... and the seat looks alittle longer, puls the passengers legs arent right up your elbows like the klx250.... i think the 250's foot pegs are way too high in the back... oh well, not like i bought it to have someone on the back anyway.