someone plugged them in backwards. just flip the wiring.

agreed. madmax movies in 2050 will be full of klr

any major issues on your 87 over the years? I shoot all the videos on my phone when unloading the bikes to part them.

@@RecycledAndSaved none: just tyres, chain&sprockets, oik&filters, not even the dreaded timing chain tensioner. But low kms though, I don’t do long distance riding (36,000 km) I don’t do off roading kept inside garage first 20 years, now outside onder winter cover. But rusty. Yours looks much better

lol

this video looked good in the fresh rain

levetation

it came that way from prior owner

its all relative. compared to crf450, ktm or other expensive dual sports, its heavy.

the best bike to ride is the one you have

which was paradise? the bike or africa? lol. thanks for watching

@@RecycledAndSaved the bike in Africa, so both!

great bike. lots of them out there, which assures a great supply of parts.

when the zombie apoclypse comes, im riding out on my klr with food, ammo supplies in my backpack and extra gas cans in the side bags

just trying to help

great place to ride. Just ignore they signs when they say its closed. The staff doesn't get out to take them down. landfill guys say its always open.

KLR 250 is totally bulletproof. and if you don't need to go on interstate highways, its a good 2nd choice. it was unchanged for so many years that there are ample supply of parts on ebay for the 250.

thanks. glad to see its appreciated

Rocky mountain sells a kit with bigger rotor and bracket to space out caliper for $150.00. Steel braided hose is another $60 from same provider. www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-oversized-floating-typhoon-brake-rotor-kit-front-p

cool - when you can skip the roadblock, they be admiring, no matter how it sounds.

do you ride a klr on pilgrimages?

@@RecycledAndSaved-I have owned several KLRs in the past, and have used them in Ministry. I am not currently riding a KLR. But hope to get another one in the near future. 👍🏻🙏🏻😀

Condition on a 16 year old bike can vary quite a bit - all the way to showroom mint to used up scrap. That said, if I was on the big island looking for a bike able to do highway rides safely and still get to remote beaches or plantations- Klr 650 would be at top of list 1st or 2nd gen

I just paid $2,950 for an '04 with 15k miles, so I'd say that price is comparable. I'm in the Black Hills of SD and prices seem to be a bit high for adventure/dual sport bikes around here as well.

I don't know what your riding history is, but riding the KLR is my first experience on a dual sport (I've been riding sport-touring street bikes since 2007) and it feels very easy to ride. The seat is little taller than I'm used to (34" vs. 32) but the KLR weighs a lot less than any street bike I've ever ridden, so I find any sort of "feet down" maneuver (backing, 3 pt. turns, etc) much easier than I'm used to. FWIW I'm 5'9".

did you buy the klr? hows it working out?

no promo paid I was just really appreciative of bafang support

at over 500 pounds, the Africa twin is ~100 pounds heavier than the KLR. I'd bet the feeling of being lighter is really the feeling of being more in control. Stiffer suspension, better brakes and more power will do that. The best bike to ride is the one you are on. Neither of these bikes is made to leave the ground or do whoops. Both are great swiss army knives. The honda more refined, but the KLR more durable and reliable. If you are doing alot of highway riding, there is no substitute for engine size. If you are shooting for reliability and parts availability to ride internationally, the KLR is still top of my list. I'm glad you are enjoying the Africa twin. Ive not parted an Africa Twin yet, but Ive ridden one (swapped with a rider on group ride). I am aware that they have had recalls on the CDI/ECM and that you have to stay diligent on the valve train maintenance. Ive also had guys try to buy forks from mx bikes for them. Apparently, the factory forks corrode on the inside and start sticking. Id encourage you to change the fork oil on it once a year. Thanks for the feedback. Great bikes - both of them.

@@RecycledAndSaved I been riding for 50 years and a bike tech for almost as long. The AT is heavier at 90lbs and the fact it feels and is faster off road is because it is made better for that kind of riding. I myself have 10 bikes in my garage from a xt1200 to a PW50 so I'm not stuck riding just one bike one way. Oh and let's not forget that the KLR has a doohicky as we all like to call it when it fails you don't get to ride home. I have replaced well over 50 of them. The KLR is a good bike but there is a lot more bikes that are better. I have a 94 KLX650 with 54k miles on it and it's a wayyyyy better option off road than the KLR.... But my 04 EXC525 is better than the KLX and my 08 WR250F is the fastest way home when you're deep in the woods..

@@PA-Tammy the great thing about living in america is that we can all make our own choices and pick our own bikes. Glad you got the bike you want. thank a veteran for making it possible for all of us. thanks for watching.

KLR riders tend to modify for comfort, reliability and storage capacity. And they take care of the bikes. Good used KLRs are a bargain. You won't be competitive at the Paris to Dakar Rally; but if you are doing transcanada, riding to Argentina, OR want a reliable daily rider, it cant be beat.

My 05' is also black and silver

I just searched for paint codes in Kawasaki parts catalog. 2006 came in Red/Silver and Green/silver. 2007 came in Silver/Black AND Red/Silver. So everyone here is right. Thanks for input. More input is better.

1st gen KLR650 is like a leatherman supertool or a kromer hat. Once you get one, you never want to be without it.

They are getting harder to find. When I win the lottery and start my museum, the 1st gen KLR650 gets parked in an exclusive space between the 1984 Honda big red ATC and 1976 Suzuki RM250

I have heard that in Southern USA, certain dual sport bikes are regularly stolen to take outside the usa. Especially bikes that have not been changed for over a decade - KLR650 XR650 and DRZ all fit in that category. Sorry yours got hit. When I was a kid, my first bike (an XR75) was stolen. Not only was I ripped off, but as a young kid, I felt personally violated and paranoid over it. I still lock my truck in my own garage. I think it goes back to that theft.

Loved my 07' V-Strom dl650, but maintenance cost and parts were a bit on the expensive side, can't wait for my 05' Klr650 to arrive

since the bike was identical for so many years, there is a ton of used stuff on ebay for racks, bash bars, seats, etc. Id suggest searching for used of what you want for style, not brand. Thanks!

Hey Shrihan, Point taken. We swapped bikes and Josh is on mine and its set up for me. That said, an old professional motorcycle racer told me "the best bike is the one you are riding right now". If you spend too much time being critical instead of enjoying, you end up a fat blob with a game controller instead of a happy guy outside with friends. thanks for watching and thanks for commenting.

If you are getting in and out of muddy water alot, Id encourage you to remove your swingarm pivot bolt, axle bolts and lock nuts on rearel axle. Lube them up with antiseize compound and then put back together. That 15 minutes could save you hours if you need to pull apart years later. Once that swingarm pivot is seized with corrosion in the bakc of the engine case, it needs heat, a jackhammer and a ton of penetrating oil to get it out. Thanks fro watching.

@@RecycledAndSaved thanks for the heads up bro. I changed my a-arms two years ago due to straight snapping my left upper arm from rolling off a mountain. It was cheaper to buy the set than replace the top with oem. I had little knowledge, I was about to throw the whole machine away from frustration. But good looking out, I love this machine so much. I’m looking up a video rn

keep the air filter clean and sealed. Keep changing the oil. And adjust the chain. If its good now and if you do that, it will last longer than you.

@@RecycledAndSaved my air box lid is off. Is that a problem?

@@videovibemedia as long as you aren't in deep water, shouldn't be an issue. Most competitive riders take them off for better air flow. Sometimes, you see guys drill holes in airbox so more air can get to the filter I wouldn't recommend the holes. but I woudn't worry about the missing lid. Just make sure you are running a clean well oiled air filter and that it is sealed well.

It best to learn on a simple bike that you aren't scared of. Guys whose first bike was a YZ250 or something like that end up scared of the bike and lack confidence. If your first bike was a slow dualsport with no power, you aren't scared of that new RMZ450r when you get it a year later.

there are worse people in the world to sound like. WR250 is an excellent bike. Forgiving and bulletproof. Any suggestions on the video? did the VIN stuff help? think your next bike will be a DRz? Something else? why?

@@RecycledAndSaved It was a compliment, love his voice :) Yeah the wr i got because i wanted to improve my riding skills, especially slow stuff wheelies stoppies etc. and dont mind if i drop. plus long service intervals. the former is true of all sumos tho. yeah the vid was great, really informative. tho my next bike most likely wont be a drz or a sumo for that matter if i was interested this would be a great help. keep it up man

I did prefer the oil cooled setup on the honda 400ex and every harley motorcycle. Not sure why they all have to go liquid.

Check my eBay store. Everything from every video more than a month old is listed. Thanks!

alot of bikes over 10 years old seem to get alot of mods.

its important to differentiate between racing and dualsport, on honday CRFs thats the R models and the L models. They have CRF250r and CRF250L, same for 450.

Yes, everything pictured in the listing will be in the box. Fender, brake light, and signal lights were all with the same listing.

alot of stand out bikes over the years. 76 rm250 79yz250 81rm125 89kx250 93 kx250 2002 yz125 IF I won the lottery, I know what I would try to accumulate for my museum. Good times.

it was the stock hood and fenders modified and cut down by the prior owner

sorry. no dr125 parts left. thanks

Gage Caldwell It was stick stiff cut down. No aftermarket parts. Just a knife.

probably a coolant drain. just go ride it.

used bikes are hard to guage. Ive seen plenty of used up bikes with brand new plastics and seat covers. Ive also seen plenty of well cared for and reliable bikes with the original plastics that look used up. look past cosmetics. thanks!

Your a waste of time dude . Your known on the internet as a scammer pass