Kawasaki KLR- KLS250S info

[XL guy]

I am thinking of buying a Kawasaki KLR- KLX-250S is there any problems with this model? Do they crack heads, bend valves, take out the cam or timing chain? I would like a Honda but all they make is a small CFR230 I don’t want a 650. I wonder how it compares to a Kawasaki?

 

[Guest]

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XL guy wrote:

I am thinking of buying a Kawasaki KLR- KLX-250S is there any problems with this model? Do they crack heads, bend valves, take out the cam or timing chain? I would like a Honda but all they make is a small CFR230 I don’t want a 650. I wonder how it compares to a Kawasaki?

Most i hear about is they can benefit from a little jetting to richen them up a bit, but are reliable bikes.

 

[omi]

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I have had mine for 3 years, and I ride it like I stole it.

The only thing to break was the rear shock, and that was covered by warranty.

 

[XL guy]

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Thanks omi, I took one out for a ride and was impressed at how smooth it rode compared with my XL. Had a chat with one of the mechanics that I know and he has not seen any major problems. He has installed a few 300kits for customers that feel the bike lacks power.

:clap:

 

[omi]

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yeah, it would be fun to have more power.

But if you keep your revs up over 7 thousand, you can keep up to anyone off road.

The suspension will suck up some pretty heavy hits.

On road is another ballgame though. It is not very fun on the pavement.

 

[XL guy]

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omi- How would the KLX be for commuting 2 and from work? I travel about 6k each way, I don’t have to go over 60k per hour. :?

 

[omi]

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It would be fine for commuting 6km. It will actually easily do 120km/ph.

I was probably being unfair to the bike as my last streetbike was an 1100, so a 250 just dosnt compare.

It handled decent on the street until i put serious knobbys on it, now it vibrates.

with the stock tires it was nice and smooth.

 

[UnbForester05]

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Not sure if this is the spot to post this but anyway here it goes. I broke the left rear blinker on my 09 KLX 250s after a drop over the weekend. Just wondering if anyone knows how much it costs for a replacement. A part number would also be good if anyone knows it. Thanks.

 

[speed2101]

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hey there.

go to kawasaki usa.

http://www.kawasaki.com/home/home.aspx

click on owners info.middle of screen left hand side.

run mouse over owners info and now you should be able to see a link to the parts diagrams and follow the instructions from there.

it should be one of these part #'s

23037-0125

23037-0126

23037-0122

 

[250ccforme]

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XL guy wrote:

omi- How would the KLX be for commuting 2 and from work? I travel about 6k each way, I don’t have to go over 60k per hour. :?

You'll be looking for a longer route to work in no time. Especially if there is a "shortcut" that involves dirt.

 

[100LL]

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XL guy wrote:

omi- How would the KLX be for commuting 2 and from work? I travel about 6k each way, I don’t have to go over 60k per hour. :?

You will absolutely love this bike for this.

 

[masso]

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most people put an aftermarket muffler on ...and then richen up the jetting ...this makes a world of difference.....I can direct you to some pages that have all the info if your interesd in getting more power out of vthe little beast ............masssso