18 hour day on a klr 650 - Page 3

GAS GUY · 03-07-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NJ-Brett

Looks like a great place to ride!
On such a heavy bike, you must have been tired at the end of the day.
I thought my dr650 was heavy for a dirt bike and I am not sure I would want to do that much dirt on a klr!

yeah,I slept good that night.As far as the klr in the dirt ,I just stay smooth and steady,and dont get in a hurry,but the deep sand is really tough.

ScienceOfDirt · 03-07-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by imjinscout

They are mefo explorers.they are a pretty good all around tire, but they are expensive, and I was more impressed with the tkc 80 tires that I ran before those.

Did you lower the pressure in the woods, or leave 'em set? What was/were the pressures? I'm thinking of trying the Mefos in the dirt. I've got T-63's now, and they're great, but a little squirmy above 50.

John Smallberries · 03-08-2011, 05:55 AM

I've had my 1200GS on the Michigan single-track and got a fast schoolin' on my lack of skills - particularly in that sand. Your man gasguzzler earns my respect for getting that big pig through there and back, especially without knobbies!

Great ride report. I love seeing our Michigan woods posted on ADVRider.

I ride Hines all the time - I like the "Blue Ridge Parkway of Suburban Detroit" analogy!

GAS GUY · 03-08-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ScienceOfDirt

Did you lower the pressure in the woods, or leave 'em set? What was/were the pressures? I'm thinking of trying the Mefos in the dirt. I've got T-63's now, and they're great, but a little squirmy above 50.

I left the pressures at about 21 psi front and rear for on and off road.I believe that is what spec calls for.I just dont like looking for air after I get back on the road so leave them alone.
The mefos are great on road,but off road I think the tkc 80's just feel alot better,even in the gravel.The mefos feel hard compared to the tkcs,and i think compliant rubber compound is important for performance,I know that also causes more wear,but I think the tkcs will last plenty long on a klr as long as your not on the road all the time and looking for as much longevity as possible.
And I think the mefos are as expensive as the tkcs,which makes it easy to pick for me.The mefo is a good all around tire,but for the money ,I would not buy them again.

GAS GUY · 03-09-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by John Smallberries

I've had my 1200GS on the Michigan single-track and got a fast schoolin' on my lack of skills - particularly in that sand. Your man gasguzzler earns my respect for getting that big pig through there and back, especially without knobbies!

Great ride report. I love seeing our Michigan woods posted on ADVRider.

I ride Hines all the time - I like the "Blue Ridge Parkway of Suburban Detroit" analogy!

Gasguzzler didnt ride the gsa on the singletrack,he looped around on the two tracks and forest roads and linked up with me,where the single track crossed the roads.
Those roads are pretty rough also though.

K2 · 03-11-2011, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by imjinscout

This is my first ride report, so I know it isn't perfect, but I hope it is somewhat informative and enjoyable.

Well, you did a fine job, sir.

My KLR is also clad with a set of Karoo 2s (again), but I've been considering a set of Mefo tires for longer tire life...communting, etc.

The only real complaint with the Karoo is the short life, 3000 miles tops for a rear, 6000 on the front. If you commute, how do the Mefo tires hold up?

GAS GUY · 03-12-2011, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by K2

Well, you did a fine job, sir.

My KLR is also clad with a set of Karoo 2s (again), but I've been considering a set of Mefo tires for longer tire life...communting, etc.

The only real complaint with the Karoo is the short life, 3000 miles tops for a rear, 6000 on the front. If you commute, how do the Mefo tires hold up?

The mefos ride and handle great on the street, they are smooth and quiet and the tread holds up well.For commuting, I bet the rear would last 10, 000 miles.

K2 · 03-12-2011, 08:16 AM

Thanks...good to hear. Now, I just have to find a Mefo distributor.

GAS GUY · 03-12-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by K2

Thanks...good to hear. Now, I just have to find a Mefo distributor.

I think whitehorse press still sells them, And maybe klr650.com, but make sure your sitting down when you check the price.

kentnothstine · 12-18-2011, 07:37 AM

What happened to the pix?

GAS GUY · 12-18-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kentnothstine

What happened to the pix?

I noticed the missing pics also, my guess is I went over the limit on photobucket and they knocked off the old pictures to make room for the new.

MotoBoss · 12-18-2011, 08:32 AM

Nice report. I like seeing RR on KLR's. I have the TKC's and agree, for the price they can't be beat on a KLR. I also have them on my GS but don't expect much life out of them as it sees mainly road duty.

Good job

bajaburro · 12-19-2011, 03:29 PM

nice ride.you know that your bike belongs rite side up right?

GAS GUY · 12-20-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bajaburro

nice ride.you know that your bike belongs rite side up right?

I know but everytime the klr would see deep sugar sand it would hit the deck,or do a crazy dance.

Vinbowie · 12-29-2011, 12:32 PM

Most of the pictures have been lost.
The pine forest looks cool though.

03-08-2011, 05:55 AM	#33
John Smallberries Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Northville, Michigan Oddometer: 1,028	GSA on single-track: my respect! I've had my 1200GS on the Michigan single-track and got a fast schoolin' on my lack of skills - particularly in that sand. Your man gasguzzler earns my respect for getting that big pig through there and back, especially without knobbies! Great ride report. I love seeing our Michigan woods posted on ADVRider. I ride Hines all the time - I like the "Blue Ridge Parkway of Suburban Detroit" analogy! __________________ '05 BMW 1200GS '09 Honda CRF230 '10 Yamaha TW200

12-18-2011, 08:32 AM	#42
MotoBoss Tundra Thumper Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Mid South Indiana Oddometer: 2,227	Nice report. I like seeing RR on KLR's. I have the TKC's and agree, for the price they can't be beat on a KLR. I also have them on my GS but don't expect much life out of them as it sees mainly road duty. Good job __________________ DONATE TO ADVRider sidestandup.com ridedualsport.com motoboss-terlingua-bound.blogspot.com MSF Rider Coach-Rider's Edge Instructor-Track Coach

12-19-2011, 03:29 PM	#43
bajaburro Ancient Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach CA Oddometer: 1,488	nice ride nice ride.you know that your bike belongs rite side up right? __________________ ancient adventurer

12-29-2011, 12:32 PM	#45
Vinbowie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 258	Most of the pictures have been lost. The pine forest looks cool though. __________________ 2008 KLR rider Lets ride ! "The poets down here don't write nuthin' at all They just stand back and let it all be." Springsteen

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03-12-2011, 08:16 AM	#38
K2 Dare to Win Well Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Out There with Scooter Oddometer: 4,715	Thanks...good to hear. Now, I just have to find a Mefo distributor.