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Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 08:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,245
Posted By Rick's KLR
I thought the same thing when I got mine. ...

I thought the same thing when I got mine. Thought they sent the wrong size at first. Once they are mounted, they looked the size I thought they were.

So far I'm liking mine. Compared to the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,109
Posted By Rick's KLR
Not with 2200 miles on it. I would have bought...

Not with 2200 miles on it. I would have bought it in a heartbeat if I had that deal. I bought mine new last year. :(:
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 981
Views: 131,325
Posted By Rick's KLR
Guy I ride with is 6'4" 225lbs and rides a xt225....

Guy I ride with is 6'4" 225lbs and rides a xt225. Put 30k miles on it in just a couple years. He loves the thing. I'm 5'10" and think it's too short.
Forum: Face plant 05-11-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,136
Posted By Rick's KLR
My wife had the Lisfranc dislocation of 3 toes...

My wife had the Lisfranc dislocation of 3 toes after our new puppy tripped her. She was out of commission for quite awhile and it took a good year for her to get back into sport type activities. ...
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 131,325
Posted By Rick's KLR
From the manual: Without oil filter element...

From the manual: Without oil filter element replacement:
1.20 L (1.27 US qt) (1.06 Imp.qt) 5 With oil filter element replacement:
Make sure that the O-rings are properly seated.
1.30 L (1.37 US...
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 131,325
Posted By Rick's KLR
That's all it really needs. I found that a set...

That's all it really needs. I found that a set of bar risers helps when standing, but you'll need to fit it for your needs. The body parts are all the same on the newer model 250's.

check out...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 981
Views: 131,325
Posted By Rick's KLR
That's a great place to find the limitation of...

That's a great place to find the limitation of the XT. It's no dirt bike that's for sure. Tires and suspension suck for keeping up with the dirt bikes. But it's all a trade off when you're talking...
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 256
Posted By Rick's KLR
I have a XT250, but a guy I ride with...

I have a XT250, but a guy I ride with occasionally rides a 225 and has no problem at all on single track and it can easily do 65 on the highway.

They are tractors off road. I've dragged myself...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 658
Posted By Rick's KLR
I'm kinda in the same boat. I recently moved...

I'm kinda in the same boat. I recently moved from the country to the city and am getting rid of my truck. Replaced it with a Subaru Forester. Plan is to put a trailer hitch on it and get a small...
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,071
Posted By Rick's KLR
They are basically the same bike. The only real...

They are basically the same bike. The only real difference is the Sherpa has a little bigger tank. If I had to make a decision, I think I'd pick the Sherpa simply based off the tank. Either would...
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,071
Posted By Rick's KLR
For your needs, I think the Sherpa will be...

For your needs, I think the Sherpa will be awesome. If you're wanting to do more single track and hang with the pack, sell it and buy a KTM. Any of the bikes you listed will do this type of riding...
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,071
Posted By Rick's KLR
Well, we wouldn't ride together long. :wink: ...

Well, we wouldn't ride together long. :wink:

No, I'm smart enough to move to the right and let all the speed demons safely pass.
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,071
Posted By Rick's KLR
The problem here is you're speaking for everyone....

The problem here is you're speaking for everyone. No, speed isn't everything to everyone. I for one aren't into speed or I wouldn't have bought a XT (Scooter) for riding trails and dirt roads. I...
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,071
Posted By Rick's KLR
For a beginner and relatively average height, I...

For a beginner and relatively average height, I would recommend either the XT225/250 or the Sherpa. I ride a XT250 and I'm the same size as you. Reason I went with it was for the ability to flat...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 264
Posted By Rick's KLR
+1. I've got the same one's on my bike. Took...

+1. I've got the same one's on my bike. Took about 5 minutes to install. No changes necessary.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-16-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 11,576
Posted By Rick's KLR
Same here. I think the last thing we need is...

Same here. I think the last thing we need is more people against us. They will remember this event when they are voting to limit access to public lands.
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By Rick's KLR
There are low mileage bottom ends on EBay for...

There are low mileage bottom ends on EBay for around $400. Swap over your cylinder and head and you've got a nice running rig.
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,330
Posted By Rick's KLR
Thumb I have an XT250 and I bought it for the...

I have an XT250 and I bought it for the simplicity of air cooled engine and carb. I realize that not having the technology that say a WR250R has limits the XT and it's nowhere near as powerful as...
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 131,325
Posted By Rick's KLR
I bought one of those seat pads from Walmart. I...

I bought one of those seat pads from Walmart. I didn't like how it mounted but ran across your thread over at xt225.com and used paracord and it worked fine. Took it for a trail ride and liked the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 131,325
Posted By Rick's KLR
I think the 2013 is the FI model. I have the...

I think the 2013 is the FI model. I have the 2012 model and it's got a carb.

For issues, the only thing I think I'd like to change is the seat height. I'd like it to be an inch higher so I may...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-22-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 11,576
Posted By Rick's KLR
Last year I saw several sport bikes on this ride....

Last year I saw several sport bikes on this ride. Most stuck in the mud... :lol3 My XT250 did a great job on this ride. Hardest thing is not getting lost.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-22-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,621
Posted By Rick's KLR
Shouldn't be a problem. There are a couple ride...

Shouldn't be a problem. There are a couple ride reports where people did the entire thing on a Super Sherpa and a KLX. Light bikes probably would be more run on this ride. I would think.

Edit:...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-22-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,621
Posted By Rick's KLR
If you wouldn't mind riding with a lowly XT, I'd...

If you wouldn't mind riding with a lowly XT, I'd ride with you. I wouldn't leave you left for dead either. :lol3
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-22-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,621
Posted By Rick's KLR
Main reason I wouldn't ask others is I've rode...

Main reason I wouldn't ask others is I've rode with some ADV'ers here and while they were perfectly nice people, I just ride WAY slower than they do and have a little tiny XT250. I'm more into...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-22-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,621
Posted By Rick's KLR
Would this trip be something that you could do by...

Would this trip be something that you could do by yourself? Would there be enough people on the route that if you hurt yourself that you'd run across someone else within a couple hours?

I'd like...
Forum: Face plant 03-09-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,808
Posted By Rick's KLR
I have lived in many different countries...

I have lived in many different countries including Asian one's. I wouldn't ride a bike there. Hell, I didn't even drive a car there. Your riding looks nuts, but that's from my prospective which is...
Forum: Face plant 03-07-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,808
Posted By Rick's KLR
Personally, if I had to ride like you because of...

Personally, if I had to ride like you because of where you're at, I think I'd ride the bus.
Forum: Face plant 03-07-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,808
Posted By Rick's KLR
I think this guy is either really stupid or has a...

I think this guy is either really stupid or has a death wish. I'm surprised he's lasted this long really.
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 699
Posted By Rick's KLR
This guy recommends doing it on a KLR. ...

This guy recommends doing it on a KLR.

http://www.twotaildog.com/Motorcycling_the_Great_Divide/00Intro/Great_Divide_Intro.htm
Forum: Thumpers 02-25-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 981
Views: 131,325
Posted By Rick's KLR
I cracked up when I saw the Coober Pedy sign. ...

I cracked up when I saw the Coober Pedy sign. I've actually been there doing some Opal noodling. Stationed at the Woomera site back in the 90's.
Forum: Thumpers 02-20-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,330
Posted By Rick's KLR
I think the Honda is a much better bike for...

I think the Honda is a much better bike for single track where you could ride it quite fast and let the superior suspension help with the riding. The XT will go anywhere the Honda will, but just not...
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 589
Posted By Rick's KLR
I started out last year on a brand new KLR. I'm...

I started out last year on a brand new KLR. I'm 5'10" and a newb at motorcycling in general. I had no problem with the bike on the street, but on gravel, I was a lot less comfortable on the bike. ...
Forum: Thumpers 02-07-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,489
Views: 707,773
Posted By Rick's KLR
My XT250 is like this as well in the Winter. ...

My XT250 is like this as well in the Winter. What I did to "fix" it was turn off the petcock and let it run out of gas. When you turn the gas back on, it starts right up.
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By Rick's KLR
This one should work: DJ-109 But the...

This one should work: DJ-109

But the Intelajet product looks even better and it's bike specific. IJ-210-AF
Forum: Thumpers 01-29-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By Rick's KLR
Head over to xt225.com and read the posts and...

Head over to xt225.com and read the posts and ride reports by Muniac. He and the misses rides their XT's all over Colorado and they don't seem to have any issues whatsoever.

Maybe look into the...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 01-03-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,537
Posted By Rick's KLR
Cruise in country diner. ...

Cruise in country diner.

http://cruiseincountry.com/

All natural food. Grass fed beef and they grown their own potatoes for the fries. Best burger joint I've ever been to.

Located out in...
Forum: Thumpers 12-31-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,556
Posted By Rick's KLR
I think it depends. The more money you spend...

I think it depends. The more money you spend (KTM, Husky) the lighter and more power you'll get. If you're wanting to spend less than $7k, then you'll be limited by how heavy you want the bike to...
Forum: Thumpers 12-31-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,556
Posted By Rick's KLR
There are a lot of bikes that should fit that...

There are a lot of bikes that should fit that mold. Since you're new to dirt, maybe a small 250 would be in order for your intro.

Something like a KLX250, Honda CRF250L or an older Suzuki DR350...
Forum: Thumpers 12-20-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 131,325
Posted By Rick's KLR
Gave this trick a shot this afternoon and it...

Gave this trick a shot this afternoon and it worked beautifully! When I first started it, it took a good 30 seconds to start it. Turned off the petcock and ran it out of gas, which only took about...
Forum: Thumpers 12-20-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 981
Views: 131,325
Posted By Rick's KLR
Yeah, I'm not far from sea level either so I'll...

Yeah, I'm not far from sea level either so I'll give the petcock trick a shot first since it is the easiest.
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