Bandit Alley
REGIONAL FORUMS => AUS/NZ => Topic started by: aussiebandit on October 08, 2006, 08:49:12 AM
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Anyone got any information on the KLR650. I've got a lead on one for 'the eldest'.
It's a '96 model with 51,000km on it. The paint work looks almost to good to be true (which means it probably is). However, the frame looks almost as good - so maybe it is a good one.
A mechanic mate has had a look at it and says "without pulling it apart, I'd say it's already had a rebuild - that's a good thing".
Asking price is $3600 (Aus). Has no rego, but looks in fairly good condition given it's age.....
The Treasurer had a look (don't laugh, she knows more about mechanical things, particularly bikes, than I do) and other than a small 'weaping' of coolant, she couldn't really fault it....
Oh and for an extra $1400.00 there's a set of Excel Motard Rims.
What do you think, what problems should I be looking for?????
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A mate of mine Stewart has been using one as a courier bike for years, mined you he don't flog it but hey it still going.
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Picked up the KLR on Friday night, managed to get it for $2550 - it's amazing what happens when you find out who the owner really is.
I haven't ridden a bike with knobbies on it for well over 15 years - now I remember why - round-a-bouts become a whole new adventure - the XL rims and road rubber are on their way.
I just have to remember - "It's for 'The Eldest' not me"
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Problems? I would say grinding the footpegs away with the motard wheels on!!!
And wheelies, and stopies, and.....
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wheelies and stoppies......that's what concerns me.....
oh well the boy will only do it once.......