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Said goodbye to my first love

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Beekman, Apr 15, 2016.

  1. Beekman

    Beekman XJ Grasshopper

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    With deep sadness yesterday I said goodbye to my 1980 maxim 650. Last year I purchased a KLR so I could do off road riding with my friends who were all moving in thay direction.

    I told myself I'd keep the Maxim forever but after a year of sitting in my garage i decided that it would serve me better to sell it.

    I'm sure one day I will be back on a Maxim when my life situation is more friendly to having two bikes. But for now I will still bw lurking the forums here picking up knowledge from this amazing community.

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    Beekman, Apr 15, 2016
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    skiprrdog Active Member

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    I fet the same way when whats-her-name left and took my Yamaha...*damn* I miss that bike :)
     
    skiprrdog, Apr 15, 2016
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    Lightcs1776 Active Member

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    It's a beautiful bike. Sad to see it go from you.
     
    Lightcs1776, Apr 16, 2016
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  4. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    You know the difference between a 20 year old KLR and a new KLR?
    The old one has probably had all the mods done that are needed to make it reliable.
    Get thee to a KLR forum forthwith! (and buy a milk crate)
     
    k-moe, Apr 16, 2016
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    Does the KLR still need a Doohickey, or did they finally fix that with the redesign in '08?

    Good luck to you and be careful with the KLR forums, you will never see a more wretched hive of scum and villany.
     
    Bigshankhank, Apr 18, 2016
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    Beekman XJ Grasshopper

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    Doohickey was upgraded for 2008+ years. However it is still known as an issue for even gen 2 since the torsion spring is also a weak point.

    I bought this 2012 off of a very good friend and he did all the mods including doohickey.

    The worst part about the klr forums is that they are all anti Gen 2 haha the hardcore guys with all the knowledge are obsessed with the gen 1's
     
    Beekman, Apr 18, 2016
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    You'll be back.
     
    JB24, Apr 22, 2016
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