Deej Dont forget the KLX With the green head light (06)are the faster ones.............lol

 

Don't bother wasting any of your time arguing with the resident know-it-all, even if you manage to make such a solid point that there's no denying it he'll just change his answers and try convincing everyone that was what he was saying the whole time.

I can’t believe I’m wasting my time here.

For a 47 year-old looking for some kicks the KLX will suit you just fine, so long as you understand what a 4-stroke street-legal dual-sport 250cc bike is all about.

If I were buying one and planned to ride primarily on the street then I would look at the 09 model otherwise the 06/07 KLX should do the trick with more aggressive (albeit crappy) knobby tires and longer travel suspension.

Your 230 lubs is not an issue with this bike although heavier springs may be in order as such with most other bikes on the market.

It’s much more fun to ride a slow bike fast then a fast bike slow.

 

fixxxer,

Northern Michigan? Holy cow! Get a snowmobile, you'll get more use out of it! I spent 8 years up there. I had both a snowmobile and a bike, I logged way more miles on the snow!

Any chance you can get a test ride before you buy? I weigh a little less than you. I was not allowed a test ride. I was very disappointed with the power of a KLX (in stock form). I did all the free mods and added the way overpriced aftermarket exhaust. I still was disappointed in the power. I added the 300 (292) cylinder, and that has certainly helped. At age 51, I take it easy, but I manage to 'bottom out" the suspension from time to time.Next on my list is springs built more for my weight. I like to tinker, so I consider my KLX two hobbies, riding and modding. After the springs, I plan on taking one of my two cylinders out to 340 (just for the fun of it).

If you don't mind the mechanical work, buy a used (or leftover new) KLX. Use the money you save to make it into the bike you want it to be.

 

Lots of inquiriing posts today. Ok I'll give my opine. Considering your age, nuthin personal, (you got a little cash to burn.. I assume) and previous bike....take a look at the 08ktm 300 xc-w, two-smoke, wide ratio tranny with electric start. If you over-estimated your street use...this may be the bike for you....it has variable adjustable ignition curves stock..just flip a switch....and has good low end torque for a two-smoke.....I really like this bike...just an idea. btw a lot of people call it a "three stroke"....just an idea.

PS The ktm title will just say motorcycle not "off-road only" like a jap bike...so you can tag it anywhere.

The klx is a great trail bike that you can run on asphalt ALL day long at wot and it won't break or overheat....but even with a 340 jug the torque is not just a twist of the wrist away.

Well that's my opine.

 

That's his way of telling you about his madd skillz it took to bolt on a Big Gun & some poser mini signals all without knowing anything about you. Its true can tell you anything about your bike he could read in a magazine, I'll give him that

 

& quit sending me personal messages then turning yours off so I can't blow your fart breath back at ya. Here is what he wrote me...

"Hi. I do notknow who you are. I have been reading this site for a while now and I do not know why you refer to me as "IG".?? I am just looking forward to riding the new bike when it comes in. I've owned several bikes in the past and look forward to this new one. I do not think I have said anything to offend you have I? I admit I do not own an 09 KLX yet but if that offends you that my username leads to believe I do I apologize. Thanks,09KLXOwner"

Find somehting else to do with your time!

 

fluff, all of it. Nice try there ya addict. Looks like I've got two adversaries, both of whom are obsessed and are trying to start a smear campaign. Your posts are getting weaker, hinging upon desperation and you're wasting a lot of readers' time with your fishing line casts. You always said you put me on block but it sure appears I'm the first person you look forward to reading and replying to around here. Take a look at your posts, all they appear to be doing is throwing personal insults because you don't agree with my opinions. Can't you think of anything better to do than pick a fight with me? Are you losing that bad at life that you get home and sit at your computer trying to think of ways to come on here and start something? You're funny, you just can't let the old IG thing go.Klonopin anyone? KLX'er says, "yes, please".

 

You probably felt pretty good about this post didn't ya? Well, it sounded good to anyone that really doesn't knowthat you and a factual point are further away than Pluto is to Earth. Thanks for backing my original point up with that last statement, it solidifies even your belief that the KLX is a slow bike lacking power."It's fun to ride aslow bike fast"? (in the end you're still riding slow), there is a limit on how fast you can go on a slow bike whereas with the faster bike the speed is just waiting on the rider to utilize. As you can see with the other replies, the majority agrees with my original statements. You going to argue with that too? Probably..........

People who say things like "it's funner to ride a slow bike fast thana fast bike slow" usually can't ride worth a dog turd. It's just a cop-out.

 

Ummmm ... wtf....Iowa ya only got a few posts under your new handle....I can't help but think of that old flick "full metal jacket" ..... what is your malfunction.

You claim to be some sort of social worker with addicts ..... Is that the reason you have difficultly dealing with non-incarcerated folks.....its just a motorcycle forum.... lighten up and have some fun....get it!

BTW ya owe some apologies ..... but not to me....lol.

 

great movie btw. In the meantime I'm just jousting with my archrivals and tellin' it like I see it. Who do I need to apologize to? I don't want one, but if we're dishing out apologies, I would be the one to get them this time around. You're alright though as far as I see it. We've had our exchanges but at least you don't make stuff up or try to say I've said the opposite of what I've argued for days.