#4 .....Easy maintenance that you can do yourself and not have to pay a couple of hundred dollars to have the dealership do. Your HD is expensive if the dealership maintains. Even KLR tire changes are cheap, especially if you do it yourself. My crazy HD dealer wanted $1200 for tires mounted and balanced on my now sold Pan America. I just did the KLR myself for less than $200 for both tires.
And changing them yourself can save on tow bills. After a few changes, 20-30 minutes isn't so bad and a skill you might be able to apply to someone else's troubles👌
You got that right. Don't get me started on explaining what my Ducati used to cost for valve adjustment. Oh! #5: Community. KLRistas are some of the best people who ride motorcycles. Got a question? Even a stupid one? There are some great forums for the KLR.
Around the great lakes has so many hidden places. I've traveled hwy 28 and 41 a couple times. It's a nice road. Some really long straights but it's not super busy. So many harbors to zip into. I like simple, and a KLR is exactly that. Even the 3rd gen is still a riders bike. It doesn't do anything for you, except allows you to travel all day, and sometimes all night with zero greif. With two KLR in the shed, and I still desire the 3rd gen😄 Also I run Rotella T4, or if you want to be fancy...run T6. I've been on a few trips, and diesel oil can be found almost everywhere. It allows you to be flexible if you need an oil change or just a top up.
I am getting good at falling over on mine, while standing still no less! 31 inseam and if I stop in a low (foot compared to the tires) area and get beyond a certain angle of lean, it hits me like a frickin hammer. Much different balance than my Vulcan, which is much more forgiving than the KLR. When I was a kid growing up in Detroit (maybe 6-7) we were playing with a garage door that was just leaning against the garage. It seemed so light while it was in an upright position, and I was very confident in my ability to move it about. Once I reached the tipping point, I thought I was going to die by crushing, as that monster slammed me to the ground, pinning me there, screaming for rescue. I'm in my mid 60's and feel like that child when this bike gets beyond it's tipping point, and today as I was going over, I thrust myself off onto my side in a successful attempt to avoid once again being crushed. Nice to come in a see a new video of my southern neighbor, enjoying his new machine.
Yes I too love my KLR but when the dirt road comes to a dead end at Elmer Fudds shack and his pack of dogs run out from under the porch, be prepared to do a uturn like never before.
@@bodeanaventures I put my butt in the seat yesterday, it felt right and I like the bike in person. They also had your yellow KLR with the top case on the floor, I had to try "the Bodean Machine" on for size😐 The KLRs have $1000 off MSRP promotion going on.
#4 .....Easy maintenance that you can do yourself and not have to pay a couple of hundred dollars to have the dealership do. Your HD is expensive if the dealership maintains. Even KLR tire changes are cheap, especially if you do it yourself. My crazy HD dealer wanted $1200 for tires mounted and balanced on my now sold Pan America. I just did the KLR myself for less than $200 for both tires.
And changing them yourself can save on tow bills. After a few changes, 20-30 minutes isn't so bad and a skill you might be able to apply to someone else's troubles👌
You got that right.
Don't get me started on explaining what my Ducati used to cost for valve adjustment.
Oh! #5: Community. KLRistas are some of the best people who ride motorcycles. Got a question? Even a stupid one? There are some great forums for the KLR.
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That is a great point that I didn’t even think about. My first oil change is coming up here soon.
Getting on it... wait until your knees slow down, then you learn the "KLR Hurdle & Skip".
Glad you're enjoying for what it is.
I can see that and for me, this may be a two year deal.
Around the great lakes has so many hidden places. I've traveled hwy 28 and 41 a couple times. It's a nice road. Some really long straights but it's not super busy. So many harbors to zip into. I like simple, and a KLR is exactly that. Even the 3rd gen is still a riders bike. It doesn't do anything for you, except allows you to travel all day, and sometimes all night with zero greif. With two KLR in the shed, and I still desire the 3rd gen😄
Also I run Rotella T4, or if you want to be fancy...run T6. I've been on a few trips, and diesel oil can be found almost everywhere. It allows you to be flexible if you need an oil change or just a top up.
I do like this GEN 3 KLR for sure and I like the idea of finding some of those roads
3 great points!...not going to argue with that!!...thanks for sharing...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
Appreciate that brother
Great all-rounder! Agree 💯% on all your points! Love mine too! Ride on, rubber side down!
Appreciate that and I definitely look forward to riding it more
I’m so happy you’re enjoying this bike!!!! I’m learning every time I go out there, and it’s an absolute blast!!!
That is for sure my friend. Look forward to seeing you soon.
@@bodeanaventures coming up quick!!
Looks like a blast! Probably fun in the fall too.
Great point Bob
I am getting good at falling over on mine, while standing still no less! 31 inseam and if I stop in a low (foot compared to the tires) area and get beyond a certain angle of lean, it hits me like a frickin hammer. Much different balance than my Vulcan, which is much more forgiving than the KLR. When I was a kid growing up in Detroit (maybe 6-7) we were playing with a garage door that was just leaning against the garage. It seemed so light while it was in an upright position, and I was very confident in my ability to move it about. Once I reached the tipping point, I thought I was going to die by crushing, as that monster slammed me to the ground, pinning me there, screaming for rescue. I'm in my mid 60's and feel like that child when this bike gets beyond it's tipping point, and today as I was going over, I thrust myself off onto my side in a successful attempt to avoid once again being crushed. Nice to come in a see a new video of my southern neighbor, enjoying his new machine.
Thank you sir and this is definitely a tall bike and took a little getting used to. I’ve stayed up right so far but it will happen.
The KLR has been tried and true for many years now. Perfect all-terrain motorcycle 😎👍
Great reputation for sure and seems real solid
Glad your happy with the bike. Your right the size scared me off. But I love the looks. Ride Safe
Thanks HDR, it’s fun
Looks like a great time. Keep up the great videos!!
Thanks my friend
About to get my Klr next week
Rockin!
You're gonna love it.
Congrats!
Congrats and which model you getting?
Ride safe Bob 😎✌🏻
Thanks Bert right back at ya
Yes I too love my KLR but when the dirt road comes to a dead end at Elmer Fudds shack and his pack of dogs run out from under the porch, be prepared to do a uturn like never before.
😂 noted
Cool beans
thanks Larry
yee haw 🎉
Yippee
@@bodeanaventures ki yeah
I did finally settle on the ADV that's going to end up in PaiN's Rides stable... Not telling until its bought, but its not a KLR650 or a Tenere' 700 😉
Can’t wait to see it brother!
@@bodeanaventures I put my butt in the seat yesterday, it felt right and I like the bike in person. They also had your yellow KLR with the top case on the floor, I had to try "the Bodean Machine" on for size😐 The KLRs have $1000 off MSRP promotion going on.
@@painsrides3616 Does the 2023 klr650 have a $1000.00 rebate ? Thank you sir.
@@scottdavis9318 The shop I stopped at sold Kawasaki and the two KLR650s on the floor did have $1000 rebate signs on them. Confirmed ;)
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