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I have a 2003 KLR that I bought to ride to Alaska. My previous bike was a 2000 Yamaha R1. These two bikes are about as far apart on the spectrum as one could imagine. I went from a bike with 140hp and cutting edge technology to one with 40hp and a dated design. Taking all of that in to consideration I can honestly say that the KLR is one of the best bikes I have ever owned. It is easy and fun to ride, rain or shine just get on and go, no worries. I put 10400 km on that bike within the first four months I had it. Up to Alaska and back, the only mods were new tires, grips and some lead in the handlebar to quite down some vibration. One day I rode for 12 hours on that bike other days were 8 to 10 hours. A little (a lot) sore on the *** but any bike would be at that point. I highly recomend this bike to anyone that has been following this thread.
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#93
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Originally posted by: Crankbender
I have a 2003 KLR that I bought to ride to Alaska. My previous bike was a 2000 Yamaha R1. These two bikes are about as far apart on the spectrum as one could imagine. I went from a bike with 140hp and cutting edge technology to one with 40hp and a dated design. Taking all of that in to consideration I can honestly say that the KLR is one of the best bikes I have ever owned. It is easy and fun to ride, rain or shine just get on and go, no worries. I put 10400 km on that bike within the first four months I had it. Up to Alaska and back, the only mods were new tires, grips and some lead in the handlebar to quite down some vibration. One day I rode for 12 hours on that bike other days were 8 to 10 hours. A little (a lot) sore on the *** but any bike would be at that point. I highly recomend this bike to anyone that has been following this thread.
I have a 2003 KLR that I bought to ride to Alaska. My previous bike was a 2000 Yamaha R1. These two bikes are about as far apart on the spectrum as one could imagine. I went from a bike with 140hp and cutting edge technology to one with 40hp and a dated design. Taking all of that in to consideration I can honestly say that the KLR is one of the best bikes I have ever owned. It is easy and fun to ride, rain or shine just get on and go, no worries. I put 10400 km on that bike within the first four months I had it. Up to Alaska and back, the only mods were new tires, grips and some lead in the handlebar to quite down some vibration. One day I rode for 12 hours on that bike other days were 8 to 10 hours. A little (a lot) sore on the *** but any bike would be at that point. I highly recomend this bike to anyone that has been following this thread.
dave
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If I remember correcly it was about 8000km round trip by the time I was home. There is no problem finding a gas station. It seems there is one every 200km or so at the most. Just don't pass one by if you are in need of fuel. It is all paved exept for where they are doing road construction, I would'nt bring a spare tire unless you plan on off roading it (I did some gravel roads just for kicks). Just make sure your tire is going to last long enough to get you to a major center so you can by a new one. There is LOTS of guys on bikes and you can meet up with someone new every day. I went alone but could have hooked up with lots of people and rode with them. The other motorcycle guys are friendly enough to help you out if you need it.
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