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Another New KLR Owner!

542 views 8 replies 7 participants last post by  Steve603  
#1 ·
Greetings from Southwest PA where we woke up to frost on the cars this morning.

We've been riding for a long time and yesterday I traded in a 2010 Gold Wing and bought a new 2024 KLR Adventure. Decided it was time for something lighter and more nimble. I've had my eye on the KLR's for years and would sit on them while my other motorcycles were at the dealer for state inspection or tires. Just something about the KLR.

My wife also rides and she has a Honda CTX700DCT and we are often out on the weekends. We've done a good bit of long distance touring but those days are over for us.

So, I promise not to start any oil threads or cause any trouble.
 
#9 ·
Thanks for the link. I did read through it last evening and the advice on chain tension is excellent since I haven't ridden a chain drive motorcycle in a long time. Though my wife's Honda CTX700 is chain drive, it's not meant for off-road travel and doesn't have the suspension travel of the KLR.

I also learned many years ago to ride the motorcycle a good while before making any changes or adding anything. Right now, a tank bag and top case are on the short list but there's no rush.