Good, id have to ask why.no it wouldn't. gear lever is kinda visible above the stand
+ i have the clutch in
BTW i havnt gotten out of the suburb and some tool already tried to run me off the road.
Set Up rocks.
Good, id have to ask why.no it wouldn't. gear lever is kinda visible above the stand
+ i have the clutch in
oh come on guy - it's only my second day. i'm think i'm progressing well although, to be fair, i haven't really dealt with real traffic yet.you should be doing close to 100 by then
Cheers Graney im 6'1" so ive actually thought that maybe there'd be some bikes out there that are too small for me to ride - never thought about them being too big.The KLR650 is an awesome first bike. Weight generally isn't a problem, what you might find more of an issue is the height. Because all the weight is carried way up high, much higher than a roadbike, it can be a bit more awkward at low speeds till you get used to it.
Many new riders don't feel comfortable on something when they can't touch the ground with both feet at the same time, which will be the case with the KLR unless you're eight feet tall. If you feel uncomfortable on a bike for any reason in the first place, not being able to touch the ground will only magnify your discomfort. Otherwise, riding a tall bike is something you quickly become comfortable with.
As you say, it'll handle a drop if it does happen, better than a road bike.
You might want to look at a DR650. Similar to a KLR, but about 29kg lighter from the specs I'm looking at. The DR is generally regarded as a bit better dirt bike, but the KLR is a better tourer in stock form, due to a more comfortable seat and bigger tank.
jump in the deep end bro you (literally) won't get anywhere if you keep lapping your blockoh come on guy - it's only my second day. i'm think i'm progressing well although, to be fair, i haven't really dealt with real traffic yet.
don't particularly want to either.