So anyways I got a bike, a used 2007 KLR650 and ended up riding it to my uncle's place a few miles away. I was scared at first and uneasy about spending the cash but once I got on the bike all of those doubts just faded away and I couldn't help but smile. It wasn't quite an ear to ear grin, but that's just because my cheek pads hadn't quite been broken in yet.
I was kinda disapointed when I got back to my uncle's place, I really wanted to keep going but I figured it would be a good idea to pick up a jacket first and get the bike insured. But I did get to go dirtbike riding and that was hella fun. I rode around the track and fell over in the sand a few times but all I got was a bruise on my shin, the bike he lent me was fine.
So all and all I had a lot of fun and when I came home I had a quote stuck in my head and I wish I knew who said it first.
"Only a motorcyclist knows why a dog sticks his head out the window."
Me, I think it's because he knows a good thing when he sees one.
-Alex
PS: I picked up a joe rocket Kawasaki road racing jacket in black with white lettering today. I put it on and kept going "Please don't fit, please don't fit, please don't fit." but it did, better than anything else I had tried, so I had to buy it. At least it's a nice jacket.
I finally got a bike.
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I finally got a bike.
I'm starting a petition to cull narrowminded dull people - be afraid Peter, be very afraid....
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How much was it? I hear that the 2008 KLRs are even better and are only $150 more for it brand new compared to the 2007 models but since you got a used one the price difference may be greater.
Bigger brake rotors are usually on the top of the upgrades list for the older KLRs.
Anyway congrats on the new ride!
Bigger brake rotors are usually on the top of the upgrades list for the older KLRs.
Anyway congrats on the new ride!
One thing you can count on: You push a man too far, and sooner or later he'll start pushing back.
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