New from Knoxville TN
#1
06-24-2009 | 03:43 PM
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New from Knoxville TN
Deric Kettel referred me to the forums. I have certainly read these forums before, and apparently I joined at some point, because when I tried to create a new account, I was informed that my email was already in use. Anyway, this is probably my first post.
I bought a klx250s back in November 07. I bought it because based upon my research it was the closest thing to a true dirt bike that could be driven on the street, taking into account factors of price, weight, suspension, performance, etc. I can't remember everything about why I didn't go with a Suzuki DRZ400, but I think weight was a reason, and price. The KTMs are too expensive. I wanted a DS bike because I didn't have a pickup at the time.
Overall I am pleased with the bike. It handles 20-40 ft. doubles and tabletops no problem, although it will bottom on jumps off ledges more than about 4 feet. It needs to be pepped up a bit, which should happen sometime this summer. I plan on getting the 330cc aftermarket jug and piston, and possibly bring in a new carb and muffler.
Why, after making a pretty good dirtbike with plates, did Kawi go back to making what is essentially a klr250? Now, with the new Yami and Honda small bore DS bikes, it seems like they are all the same in concept, with a few bells and whistles difference between them. Is the market for a small bore ds bike that has strong offroad performance such a niche that the big 4 can just ignore it?
I bought a klx250s back in November 07. I bought it because based upon my research it was the closest thing to a true dirt bike that could be driven on the street, taking into account factors of price, weight, suspension, performance, etc. I can't remember everything about why I didn't go with a Suzuki DRZ400, but I think weight was a reason, and price. The KTMs are too expensive. I wanted a DS bike because I didn't have a pickup at the time.
Overall I am pleased with the bike. It handles 20-40 ft. doubles and tabletops no problem, although it will bottom on jumps off ledges more than about 4 feet. It needs to be pepped up a bit, which should happen sometime this summer. I plan on getting the 330cc aftermarket jug and piston, and possibly bring in a new carb and muffler.
Why, after making a pretty good dirtbike with plates, did Kawi go back to making what is essentially a klr250? Now, with the new Yami and Honda small bore DS bikes, it seems like they are all the same in concept, with a few bells and whistles difference between them. Is the market for a small bore ds bike that has strong offroad performance such a niche that the big 4 can just ignore it?
#4
06-24-2009 | 08:38 PM
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Joined: May 2007
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Welcome Knox. Don't feel slighted regarding your membership difficulties; they wouldn't let me log in for several months. (..something about associating with wrinkled wrenchers.) 
I agree with your dual-sport preference. I enjoy riding in the cooler weather (well, winter months) and there are many moments when a dual would fit the conditions much better than a sport-touring old zx9.
Glad to have you aboard (even if you do know Deej).
Gear up; stay safe.
I agree with your dual-sport preference. I enjoy riding in the cooler weather (well, winter months) and there are many moments when a dual would fit the conditions much better than a sport-touring old zx9.
Glad to have you aboard (even if you do know Deej).
Gear up; stay safe.
#7
06-25-2009 | 02:08 AM
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WOW!! Well first of all welcome to the forums, you even spelled my name right.
Did I steal you away from Thumpertalk? And don't listen to these monkeys, they are just jealous because of my organizational and cleaning skills. 
And that hat says CED not GED, if you monkeys had a GED you would know that.
CED (Consolidated Electrical Distributors) But that was a good one. LOL
Did I steal you away from Thumpertalk? And don't listen to these monkeys, they are just jealous because of my organizational and cleaning skills. And that hat says CED not GED, if you monkeys had a GED you would know that.
CED (Consolidated Electrical Distributors)
But that was a good one. LOL
