Thread: Which Dual Sport Should I Choose for an Adventure Tour, KLR or DR650?

OT I guess, but Dave, did you leave the stock screen on the GS-A?

Originally Posted by motodavid2000

Yes, I used the stock GS/A screen on the bike. Frankly, I felt its performance was superior for being so small. Airflow was over my helmet and I am 6 feet and was using the Sargent low seat. I rode the majority of dry weather with my helmet visor open. Perfect for me.

It looked stock. I'm 6' also...it's uncomfortable to ride visor up with any real speed though.

Did you get my PM on Alaska ride ideas, routes, et al??

Dave

Sure did, thanks!

We still don't have internet at home thanks to the morons at Speakeasy, so I haven't been able to follow up on it, but more later.

Originally Posted by motodavid2000

It looked stock. I'm 6' also...it's uncomfortable to ride visor up with any real speed though.

Have you tried various positions of the screen - up & down? What seat are you using? As I recall, you have the GS/A also, correct ?

Same color as yours even. Stock seat, lower position. I have the screen all the way up, haven't tried it lower, but I guess I should.

Originally Posted by motodavid2000

seamus -

I have a special button on my new GPS that says "find the Mod's house". Worked great, don't you think ?

thanks for reading my buildup post - regards - Dave

ps - Which MY VFR do you have ? I didn't see a year on your profile, but didn't search the threads either. Love my 2007 Anniversary red, white & blue VFR.

I gotta get the kids to keep the doors closed.

My VFR is a 98. It's also a special edition but for more sentimental reasons.

Originally Posted by motodavid2000

Hey charlie2744 -

Thanks for the post on the Michelin T63's - much appreciated ! I always like to hear the real-world experiences of components. I need to check to see if the T63's come in sizes to fit the DR.

Have your ridden on TKC80's ? If so, how would you compare offroad and onroad grip to the TKC's ? Did you ride any slippery (clay) mud or any sand on the T63's?

I'm all ears........

thanks in advance - Dave

David,
No on the TKC's... yes on the mud and sand and they were stellar.
Not much clay in northern MI, but I would assume they would be as good as anything. They worked fine on the hard packed stuff. I wanted to get the Dunlop D606's but they were out and I needed something fast. Iron Pony and the T63's were my only other option other than the stock Dunlops or Cheng Sihn's. I am sure the T63's would be available for the DR, in fact I thought they were the same size as the KiLleR. (90-90-21 & 130-80-17) Too soon to see how they wear on the slab, but be assured they do like to "sing" to you as you ride.

P.S.....where are you at in Ohio?