Riding a KLR
I wish I was a poet or a writer so I can write a proper piece on riding a KLR. But Iâ??m not so here goes.
Iâ??ll start by saying I love my KLR.
Riding the legend is magic not all people getting on the seat of a KLR will appreciate it, you have to dig into the KLRs spirit to appreciate it.
The KLR is built tough, it looks tough and it needs a tough rider.
Riding a KLR will mean you will be subject to engine vibrations, wind buffeting, uncomfortable seat and really k*k brakes, but still I love my KLR.
A KLR can go anywhere I sometimes wish I was as tough as my bike, because the bike always wants to continue while I want to stop and rest.
I love the way it just fires up every morning and rides off without complaints and hesitations.
I love the way the KLR runs on its cheap taxi oil and the way you can sense its happy with its new oil.
As my good friend Groenie said: â??A KLR is such an honest bike. It responds well to all attention it receives. Fit knobblies â?? it grips better. Fit an exhaust â?? it sounds better. Drill holes in the air box â?? it pulls better. A KLR doesnâ??t pretend to be anything else than what it is.â?
I love the way my KLR draws attention at filling stations and rallies.
I love the way the KLR looks when you add stickers to itâ?¦ buy the way the more stickers the KLR has the cooler it isâ?¦ IMHO.
I love the way the KLR rider will always find some screw to tighten or some cable to set when arriving at an overnight spot.
Then I also love the followingâ?¦ they say KLR riders pack light when they tour.. only two condoms and a toothbrush is needed the rest is optional.
Iâ??m quoting the following piece from the website: https://theworldaccordingtoluckystriker.blogspot.com/ what a great website go read it guys and girls.
Respect to you Mr Luckystriker.
â??My trip would be shared with two near identical Kawasaki 650 KLRs ridden by mature but hard men. In keeping with the spirit of things* and respecting my fellow riders, I decided to shun expensive items and high technology. I left my camera equipment at home and pocketed only a 2megapixel cell phone. I left the GPS receiver in the drawer and packed a bottle of Three Ships whiskey which I bought on special at Ultra wholesalers. And finally, I decided to wear a crusty jean without a belt and did not bother to wash the bike before I departed.
*KLRs are known for their basic and inexpensive qualities...unlike the BMW brand which is the exact oposite.
Riding the KLR was an interesting experience to say the least.
At speeds over the legal limit, the wind starts to squeeze your chest and pushes back your neck like when a fat aunt gives you a bear hug.
I must conclude my impressions of the KLR by saying this: You have to be of stern stuff to ride the worldâ??s highways with a KLR. I only had a brief opportunity to ride it on gravel which is where the bike apparently comes into its own.
My respect to all KLR riders; I can see why the so called plaasbike receives your adoration.â?
Oh yes dirty KLRs are cooler than clean onesâ?¦
Old KLRs are also cooler than new ones.. I look at mine as an example 52000km who knows where its beenâ?¦ could have gone round the world like Charley and Ewan for all that I know.
A KLR makes me think of a Landrover Defenderâ?¦ those old ones with the big reputation.
Long live the KLR. I love my KLR.
Thank you
I wish I was a poet or a writer so I can write a proper piece on riding a KLR. But Iâ??m not so here goes.
Iâ??ll start by saying I love my KLR.
Riding the legend is magic not all people getting on the seat of a KLR will appreciate it, you have to dig into the KLRs spirit to appreciate it.
The KLR is built tough, it looks tough and it needs a tough rider.
Riding a KLR will mean you will be subject to engine vibrations, wind buffeting, uncomfortable seat and really k*k brakes, but still I love my KLR.
A KLR can go anywhere I sometimes wish I was as tough as my bike, because the bike always wants to continue while I want to stop and rest.
I love the way it just fires up every morning and rides off without complaints and hesitations.
I love the way the KLR runs on its cheap taxi oil and the way you can sense its happy with its new oil.
As my good friend Groenie said: â??A KLR is such an honest bike. It responds well to all attention it receives. Fit knobblies â?? it grips better. Fit an exhaust â?? it sounds better. Drill holes in the air box â?? it pulls better. A KLR doesnâ??t pretend to be anything else than what it is.â?
I love the way my KLR draws attention at filling stations and rallies.
I love the way the KLR looks when you add stickers to itâ?¦ buy the way the more stickers the KLR has the cooler it isâ?¦ IMHO.
I love the way the KLR rider will always find some screw to tighten or some cable to set when arriving at an overnight spot.
Then I also love the followingâ?¦ they say KLR riders pack light when they tour.. only two condoms and a toothbrush is needed the rest is optional.
Iâ??m quoting the following piece from the website: https://theworldaccordingtoluckystriker.blogspot.com/ what a great website go read it guys and girls.
Respect to you Mr Luckystriker.
â??My trip would be shared with two near identical Kawasaki 650 KLRs ridden by mature but hard men. In keeping with the spirit of things* and respecting my fellow riders, I decided to shun expensive items and high technology. I left my camera equipment at home and pocketed only a 2megapixel cell phone. I left the GPS receiver in the drawer and packed a bottle of Three Ships whiskey which I bought on special at Ultra wholesalers. And finally, I decided to wear a crusty jean without a belt and did not bother to wash the bike before I departed.
*KLRs are known for their basic and inexpensive qualities...unlike the BMW brand which is the exact oposite.
Riding the KLR was an interesting experience to say the least.
At speeds over the legal limit, the wind starts to squeeze your chest and pushes back your neck like when a fat aunt gives you a bear hug.
I must conclude my impressions of the KLR by saying this: You have to be of stern stuff to ride the worldâ??s highways with a KLR. I only had a brief opportunity to ride it on gravel which is where the bike apparently comes into its own.
My respect to all KLR riders; I can see why the so called plaasbike receives your adoration.â?
Oh yes dirty KLRs are cooler than clean onesâ?¦
Old KLRs are also cooler than new ones.. I look at mine as an example 52000km who knows where its beenâ?¦ could have gone round the world like Charley and Ewan for all that I know.
A KLR makes me think of a Landrover Defenderâ?¦ those old ones with the big reputation.
Long live the KLR. I love my KLR.
Thank you
