cottoncandyninja wrote:i really want a klr. if they can make something for over two decades without changing it, obviously its doing something right. think of the range of that six gallon tank...
Yeah, it'll go a long way on a tank. I have had it hit about 240 miles before I had to go to reserve. Interestingly, there are larger after market tanks available for the KLR.
I'm told, and looking at it seems to confirm it, taht due to the shape of the tank, the KLR can'r use all the gas that it holds, the bottom of the tank is lower than the petcock. So it'll run out of gas before it runs out of gas. Weird.
If you get a KLR, first thing is to replace that counter balancer lever (AKA, doohickey). I bought the stuff, had the dealership put it in and it has bought me peace of mind. The after market part is much beefier and stronger with no welds like the factory one. That part is the Achilles heel of the KLR and they didn't change it with the '08 I'm told.
