You Should Buy a Kawasaki KLR 250
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- This video got lost in the crowd somehow lol, So without further adieu. This is my 1985 Kawasaki KLR250 Review and walk around.
This could very well serve as a beginners bike as well
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I have a 97 and I love it. Bought it from my cousin who bought it brand new from the dealership new and it was stored inside. Pushed it through a foot of snow and held it down in the back of my dad's truck in 30 degree weather. Ran into carb issues after doing only an oil change and getting new spark plug. Took it up to a shop that screwed up a few things (didn't mount the tire correctly and put the wrong size chain on it) and had to take it back a few times. They rebuilt the carb, fixed the clutch and put new tires on. Went to local parts shop and bought really nice chain for it. Sold it to my brother and bought it back a fee years later when I realized he wasn't riding it. Just flushed the rust out of the tank, did an oil change and we're reunited and it feels so good!
Just picked up a 2001 KLR250 with just under 6k miles and only paid $1500. The previous owner (a buddy of mine) had just gotten it back from getting serviced, so it has brand new tires, a brand new battery, brand new chain and sprockets (-1fr/+2rr), brand new brake pads, and a fresh oil and coolant change. I've owned almost a dozen bikes, but they've all been dirt bikes or street bikes. This is my first dual-sport and I've gotta tell you...I'm hooked. I mostly use this one for bombing around on scenic backroads in my area and it is absolutely perfect for that. Great video, btw. I'm a firm believer of these bikes now!!!
cavediverjc Thanks for the comment! Sounds like you got a real killer deal. These bikes can be a lot of addictive fun lol. I put new sprockets on mine last year I believe, however I had an issue on re-install. I just made a video updating my situation and what I found with my sprocket dilemma, be sure to keep a look out for the video! Appreciate the comment bro! Have fun and Ride safe!
i just got a 2001 for the same price with 11k miles, i need to figure out how to restore the plastics and gas tank somehow because theyre painted, other then that its basically mint besides a bit of wear and tear from it being 25 years old. cant wait to get my license and ride it in the backroads this year, cant see myself ever owning a dirt bike or street bike XD
i just bought a 01 to but it needs new plastics and a fuel tank but i cant find any :(
Hey man I just picked up a 1991 Kawasaki KL250 for $400!!!! It just needs a battery and throttle cable!!!
Thanks for the video, in part this was responsible for me picking up a 93 to learn to ride on. The bike has roughly 14,000 miles on it yet starts right up and purrs like it was new.
G’day great review mate I am looking at a 1999 KLR 250 with 2650 kilometres as it was stored for 19 years has everything ready for registration. $3500 Aus Dollars
All the best mate good job 👍
Kawasaki made dual purpose bikes even in the 1970's Big Horn 350 which was a 2 cycle rotary valve motor. I bought on brand new in 1974.
My '81 Honda has that exact problem, the one with the clutch plate thing sticking. I've just kinda gotten used to rocking it before I go because I personally think that's easier. I'm about to pick up a 97 klr 250 and I can't wait!!!
just got my 85 klr 250 fixed and legal took a lot but it's my first bike and i love it i have always rode quads and dirt bikes
Right on! What was all wrong with it?
@@manicmotox4214 it needed a decent amount of things but nothing very hard carb needed rebuilt and the cam timing chain was worn so it had some chain slap noise when i fixed the timing chain i made sure the valves were in spec still I had to get a new battery and I just had to find all the spots in the wiring harness that were broken(corrosion) got all my lights working did a oil change and new filters put new grips on it needed new tires and the bars were bent so I got new bars and its pretty nice now i like it a lot plus it's making my friends get dual sports my dad and my brother got one and now my other friend is trying to get one!
I have a 1989 klr 250 that I bought from Bob's Motorcycle Salvage in Phoenix for $600,I had to rebuild the motor because someone ran it without oil, I put a mohive 300 cylinder and piston and the head also from the mohive, the piston and cylinder came from wisco, also the cam too, I put a supertrapp muffler on, new brakes, kenda 270 tires, extra heavy duty tubes, and 16oz's of slime in them,I have a few things that I need to do to it yet, I have to buy a klr 650 shock for it because it is rebuildable, also to get it to fit you have to open up the inside the lower mount to fit, I also need to get a heavier spring for it and rebuild the seat
I have an '02, my son rides an '85....incredible bikes!!!
I appreciate the comment! I have had a ton of fun on mine, between buzzing around town, being on the highway. I have only done the dual sport part a few times, but it was a blast to be able to go off road without having to haul it lol.
glad to comment! ride safe
Will do! Same to you and your son! Happy Trails!
What I like about them is you can push start them. You can't push start those heavy bikes like this one so easy. Even in the dead of winter. This thing will start dependably if you push it.
I hear you there, and totally agree. Totally dependable bike, I would hate to have to try and push start one of the heavier ones lol. Fortunately I haven't had to experience that
close to 30bhp on the wheel is actually damn good number for such an old bike...
holy crap... This entire comment section is full of all the KLR250 owners left in the world... xD I have one too btw... a KL250-D15 (1998 klr250 is all that means) I'm almost at 5000 miles now..
Nice video! Looking at an 87 klr 250 as a starter bike.
I got a 05 klr250. Really good and solid bike
Hey there Lane Miller, good to hear you are enjoying your '05 KLR. They are solid bikes, mine has still yet to let me down. Ride safe out there, Peace!
My cam chain broke....
Got mine stuck in 3 feet of water got it out and the danm thang started right up,,love mine they are indestructible
I have an 04 and did the dynojet stage 2 kit and she runs like a tazed ape. Love my killer klr. Only thing I dislike is the skinny front tire. It keeps washing out on me.
Excellent video, they are a great bike, bought a 93 as the 4th owner with 15K miles on it, last year as a learning bike. Everyone said I was crazy for buying such an old bike. I was looking at a new KLX 250 but glad I went with this as that thing can take a beating from a newb like me. Put it down 3 times just since I got it so far (my fault) and it still begs for more punishment.
Have an 88 model I got cheap. Can’t beat it for plunking around on. Mine doesn’t have its kacker so it kicks kind of hard but not a big deal.
Nice video! Ima look into getting one in 2 years i subscribed and liked can you make more videos?
Hey WiggleMcJiggles, glad to hear your going to get one in a couple years, it will be a lot of fun. About the videos, between bike maintenance that was almost hitting me left and right it seemed lol, I haven't had a whole lot of free time to make videos at the moment. But most of that is and will be calming down, so will have to see if I can get back to videos. I really enjoyed making them and sharing thoughts and random stuff with you guys.
I just thought I would drop another reply since i've been silent after my first comment. I have been able to find a way around the not having time issue, videos are in production and currently being edited. I will be dropping a new video soon, I appreciate your patients. Will love to hear from you and others how you guys like what I have come up with and hope its a hit! That is all for now, Peace!
Well its been 2 years. U got the bike? Lol. Had to ask
Yeah did you get it
thanks for sharin mate! From aUStralia
I have a 1993 klr 250 and it is awesome. I do have a few questions though. So when it comes to changing parts why is it so hard to find parts. I find parts for the 650 everywhere but even small simple parts are kinda hard to find. How many parts are swappable with the klr 250 and 650? If any?
And do they have the same size oil filter?
Lol 2 years late but it’s the k&n 123
The drop in horsepower in newer models was due to emission restrictions and it was easily reversed.
Thanks for the reply! I didn't even think about an emissions deal, just always wondered why lol. Thought that horsepower should increase with new models not decrease.
@@manicmotox4214 the older ones have 28 and the newer one have 23 due to a changed cam profile
That makes sense, I wonder. Is it the same concept as the Yamaha FZ6R having a de-tuned R6 engine?
@@manicmotox4214 Not quite the same, the FZ6R is not so much Detuned as Retuned. they make it less peaky but with better low to mid range power so you don't have to wring its neck so hard.
I have a 2004 klr 250. How do you easily "reverse" it!?
just bought my 93 today, I paid 1000 and the bike has 6000 miles on it.. the only thing is the heat sensor was removed by the previous owner, which he gave me to install myself.. but I feel like it gets really hot almost as soon as I turn it on. but it runs fine, does yours get hot fast too?
Hey Shane Powers, in my experience it does warm up fairly quickly. It has never gotten really hot off the bat. The only time I have noticed it starting to get hot is if I am trail riding it and giving it quick bursts of throttle frequently. Other than that, seems to run warmed up, but not hot. I apologize for taking so long to reply, been extremely busy last few weeks. I appreciate the comment!
ManicMotoX yeah that’s the same with mine but it will heat up a bit much of it’s at idle too long or on very low speed
It's like an old dependable tank.
Thank You for the comment, I appreciate it.
Yes it is lol, it has been a great joy to ride as well. I've even got some rain riding in too, which was more comfortable than I thought lol.
Oh yes it is. My stepfather has one (from 1987) which was "parked" and forgotten for 14 years now. Last sunday I just made an oil change with new filter and it started like it did when it was brandnew :D
Can you make a video showing how to install led indicators?
Hey Justin Johnson, I apologize for not getting back to you waayyy sooner. I appreciate the comment, and I had thought about it. I don't have the means to make a video on that I do apologize. However, next upgrade/maintenance I do on a bike, I will try to get footage of it.
I also have a led bulb to put in it, Do you still have your klr 250?
Im about to buy a 1982 honda 500xlr , is it a good idea to buy it?
I just bought a 1996 with 2100 miles on it ,
A street legal dual sport noice
Thanks for the comment Jordan Enriquez! Yes, dual sports are nice...very convenient to be able to ride from road to trail and then back home. :)
ManicMotoX yeah I actually have a 06 Suzuki dr 200se and a 99 klr250 and I just got a 2017 Yamaha fz07 and now the two dual sport bikes feel very under powered now that I have the fz07 lol I wish I had the power from the fz07 on the Suzuki dr200 frame and I also just realized I put street legal dual sports lol!!!!
Haha, hey no big deal bro! I knew what you meant. I could only imagine the difference between the fz07 and the 200/250. The fz07 is a really nice bike man! If all goes well this year, hoping to part with the klr, and try and get my hands on a yamaha fz6. I really want to start getting some serious road miles under me, and hoping to be able to commute on it as well. It was really nice to hear back from you.
ManicMotoX yeah that’s cool I heard the fz6 is a great bike and the reason I got the fz07 was because of insurance and even tho I have my endorsement on my fz07 it’s 1600 a year for comprehensive and on the fz09 or fz10 it would of been 2,000 a year but the insurance would of been the same for the fz09 and fz10 which is crazy if I would of had 3,000 more I would of had the fz10 if I had a lil bit more cash but anyways it’s a great bike you won’t need much more you will do 51mph in first and like 80mph in second so no need for a big bike but the torque tho and I hope to see more Vlogs man and are you in North Carolina?
I do plan to do more vlogs in the future, just not sure on timing and also when I'll be back on the bike. I don't want to repeat last year, I maybe logged about 400 miles. Also, sorry dude I am out on the west coast in Oregon. Not many vloggers out this direction that are close, that I know of.
Not the first year they made a dual sport. 1971 was
Are you in Vancouver, Wa/Portland area? Wanna sell that bike? Been looking for a dual sport for awhile now.
My clutch gets stuck too
i put 2 000 on mine in 1 year
That's Awesome man! I put about 1300 on mine a couple years ago, got laid off and had some time to ride lol. Apologize for a late reply. Appreciate the comment!
Brakes are the weakest part of the bike cause they totally suck like real bad .the kick start only gets old and no nuts at all.but i still love mine
Agree brakes aren’t too good but I got pipe, air box mod and rejet and it’s not bad.