A shot in the dark: KLR 650.
Nikita Synytskyy
Does anybody who reads this newsgroup own one?
If so, I need a favour.
I'm seriously considering buying one for my next bike, but I'd like to test
ride it first. You see where it's going? I've inquired in OGTC about test
rides, and got a round-about answer that amounted to a "no"; I don't blame
them, especially when you consider I probably won't be buying a new one.
I want to borrow your KLR for a short test ride. Even a spin in a large
parking lot would be good enough. If you let me take it out on the road,
why, that would be even better. Naturally, I assume all responsibility,
sign whatever seems reasonable, and treat you to dinner at your favourite
restaurant afterwards! For the record, I have M2 license (passed OCSC
course) and 2 years of riding experience.
If I like the bike, and you decide to sell it next Spring, I'll also
consider your bike before any other.
So, any takers?
Nikita.
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William Sitch
: Does anybody who reads this newsgroup own one?
: If so, I need a favour.
I had success riding someone else's bike when I offered equal seat time
in my own. Got a bike, Nikita? *grin*
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Nikita Synytskyy
"William Sitch" <wsi...@lager.engsoc.carleton.ca> wrote in message
news:9oq63e$1q9$1...@bertrand.ccs.carleton.ca...
> Nikita Synytskyy <nik...@mondenet.com> wrote:
> : Does anybody who reads this newsgroup own one?
>
> : If so, I need a favour.
>
> I had success riding someone else's bike when I offered equal seat time
> in my own. Got a bike, Nikita? *grin*
Not any more, so that could be a problem.
Nikita.
Henderson, Greg [CAR:VC76:EXCH]
The big KLR is quite tall, do you fit the bike well?
I would be reluctant to let someone try my bike if they
could not flatfoot it.
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Hardley: Z-90, Suze: SV650S
Peter Ottawa
They have a 1992 KLR for sale, that you may get to demo.
www.motorsportsworld.com
good luck.
PeterOttawa
pplaunt(at)home.com
Nikita Synytskyy
"Henderson, Greg [CAR:VC76:EXCH]" <gh...@americasm01.nt.com> wrote
>
> The big KLR is quite tall, do you fit the bike well?
That's a question only a test ride can answer! :)
>
> I would be reluctant to let someone try my bike if they
> could not flatfoot it.
I've sat on it in dealerships several times, and I can't flatfoot it, at
least not with the suspension settings it usually comes with. I doubt many
people can, too--you'll probably need an inseam of 34 or 36 inches (mine's
32). I don't have to be able to flatfoot a bike to be comfortable on it,
but the owner may have a different view of the matter!
Nikita.
Brad Warkentin
> I would be reluctant to let someone try my bike if they
> could not flatfoot it.
which eliminates most children under what, the age of ten..... I am pretty sure
Eve could pass your "means test". :-)
bj
Craig Jackman
> "Henderson, Greg [CAR:VC76:EXCH]" <gh...@americasm01.nt.com> wrote
>
> least not with the suspension settings it usually comes with. I doubt many
> people can, too--you'll probably need an inseam of 34 or 36 inches (mine's
> 32). I don't have to be able to flatfoot a bike to be comfortable on it,
> but the owner may have a different view of the matter!
Yes, well at least you don't have to buy pants at a specialty store
If you want a big bore dual sport, and the KLR 650 seems too big, check
the Suzuki DR 650. It has a lowering kit that brings the seat height down
to about 32".
Craig
(36" inseam, and proud of it)
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Henderson, Greg [CAR:VC76:EXCH]
> "Henderson, Greg wrote:
>
> > I would be reluctant to let someone try my bike if they
> > could not flatfoot it.
>
> which eliminates most children under what, the age of ten..... I am pretty sure
> Eve could pass your "means test". :-)
BJ is referring to the piglet, not the SV. Else he's secretly swapped
my SV's wheels to those off a minibike...
I would consider a test ride to someone not able to flatfoot, but
who has shown confidence on a bike of equal or higher seat height.
If others aren't willing to do the same then I would be offered
very few test rides. :)
I would love to own a DR-Z400S, but I'd probably fall over at the
first stop light on a road without raised curbing. Now where did
I put my old leather boots from the early 70s? I was much taller
back then...