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DUALSPORT250 · 07-11-2004

Hello i,m a newbie and would like to know if the klr250 is a Good newbie bike? I have a 4000 dollor buget and wan,t a ds! I think and have been Looking at the klr250 since the super sherpa is no longer availible Here in the us.

**Spok** · 07-12-2004

Can't help you on the question about the dualsport but welcome!

tlwisner · 07-12-2004

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Originally Posted by DUALSPORT250

Hello i,m a newbie and would like to know if the klr250 is a Good newbie bike? I have a 4000 dollor buget and wan,t a ds! I think and have been Looking at the klr250 since the super sherpa is no longer availible Here in the us.

Have you considered used? You could get a lot more bike.

sidingman · 03-22-2008

u no anything about clutches

mcneese5 · 03-22-2008

Hey Dualsport, I also cant help with your question as I know nothing about the dualsport, but I did want to say welcome. Im sure someone will jump in here soon and give you some good info. Welcome aboard.

ecave · 03-24-2008

Dualsport. I also do not know about your question but wanted to welcome you to the board.

Nate · 03-24-2008

Back in 1980 I started as a rank beginner with no motorcycle experience whatsoever on a KL250. I was 16 and it didn't kill me although we took a few tumbles together (low speed and nothing serious), but I also passed my M endorsement a few months later which I still have. A few years later I would have liked to have gotten a larger bike but life circumstances and a critical lack of finances kept me on the 250.

It hasn't run since 1991 and this summer I plan to get it into my garage and begin its revival. I miss that dual-sport even with two KZ streetbikes in the garage.

Also, be aware the KLR250 was replaced by the KLX250s a couple of years ago which has the look of being a more dirt oriented machine than the KLR. If you live near gravel/dirt backroads, a dualsport is loads of fun. Failing that, it still makes for a heckuva urban assault vehicle.

Holy zombie threads, Batman! I just noticed that this an almost four year old thread!

tely · 03-24-2008

Cant help you on this one either...but welcome aboard dualsport!

wild_deuce03 · 03-24-2008

I'll join in. Can't help you with your question but welcome to the board anyways. This place is awesome!!!

**2WheelFun** · 03-24-2008

Welcome aboard!

Bad Company · 03-25-2008

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Originally Posted by DUALSPORT250

Hello i,m a newbie and would like to know if the klr250 is a Good newbie bike? I have a 4000 dollor buget and wan,t a ds! I think and have been Looking at the klr250 since the super sherpa is no longer availible Here in the us.

Welcome aboard! Great to see another dualsporter here! I started back into motorcycles last year with a KLR650. It'd be fine for a street noob, but it was a little much for an off road noob like me. I added a KLR250 to the stable and it's perfect for an off road noob like me. Much lighter than the 650. The only drawback I've found is that it's kickstart only. Not a big deal but I've managed to stall it in some interesting places and an electric start would have made it a little less adventurous. Look around and you'll be able to find a good deal on one. Mine is a 85 with low miles for 1200$.

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DUALSPORT250 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1	NEWBIE HERE Hello i,m a newbie and would like to know if the klr250 is a Good newbie bike? I have a 4000 dollor buget and wan,t a ds! I think and have been Looking at the klr250 since the super sherpa is no longer availible Here in the us.

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,699	Can't help you on the question about the dualsport but welcome! __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

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mcneese5 Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Turkey,NC Posts: 1,393	Hey Dualsport, I also cant help with your question as I know nothing about the dualsport, but I did want to say welcome. Im sure someone will jump in here soon and give you some good info. Welcome aboard. __________________ 2003 1600 Vulcan Classic Proud Father of 5 and New Grandpa US NAVY VET and Proud of it!!!!! Patriot Guard Rider

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ecave Follow Jesus!! BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Benson, NC Posts: 637	Welcome... Dualsport. I also do not know about your question but wanted to welcome you to the board. __________________ 1999 Vulcan 800 Classic V&H Pipes Kuryakyn Hypercharger Kuryakyn Grips

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Nate KZ Kool! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Marysville, KS Posts: 2,652	Back in 1980 I started as a rank beginner with no motorcycle experience whatsoever on a KL250. I was 16 and it didn't kill me although we took a few tumbles together (low speed and nothing serious), but I also passed my M endorsement a few months later which I still have. A few years later I would have liked to have gotten a larger bike but life circumstances and a critical lack of finances kept me on the 250. It hasn't run since 1991 and this summer I plan to get it into my garage and begin its revival. I miss that dual-sport even with two KZ streetbikes in the garage. Also, be aware the KLR250 was replaced by the KLX250s a couple of years ago which has the look of being a more dirt oriented machine than the KLR. If you live near gravel/dirt backroads, a dualsport is loads of fun. Failing that, it still makes for a heckuva urban assault vehicle. Holy zombie threads, Batman! I just noticed that this an almost four year old thread! __________________ "Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching." "Wrenching is the result of time spent riding!" KZ650 SR

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sidingman Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	u no anything about clutches

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tely 07 Black 900 Custom BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 498	Welcome Cant help you on this one either...but welcome aboard dualsport!

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wild_deuce03 Yes it is this bad! Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wanted - Professional football team needed in Cleveland! Posts: 12,831	I'll join in. Can't help you with your question but welcome to the board anyways. This place is awesome!!!

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	Welcome aboard! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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