Kawasaki KLR 650 purchase experience............. part 3 of4

These four short clips are about my most recent motorcycle purchase. When I sold my 1990 Yamaha xt 600 I wanted to purchase another dual sport bike. I purchased a brand new 2006 Kawasaki KLR 650 in Feb 2008. Since I usually keep a motorcycle for many years I figured I could still enjoy a left over model. Considering these KLRs didn't change much over the years I would enjoy the money savings.
In the video I tried to capture what it is like to buy a new bike in the middle of the winter and to pay cash for it. I have owned many used bikes through the years but this is only my second "Brand New" motorcycle. The first one was a 1985 Honda V65 Magna then listing for $4048.00 , back then I was only able to come up with $500 and had to finance the remainder. Now I am 51 years old and it is a little easier to get the cash.
I only drove the bike the 65 miles to get home so I can not do a complete evaluation but if the ride home is any indicator I am going to like this bike for light off road use and commuting back and forth to work. Perhaps I'll do another video once I own the bike for while. This is my first ever Kawasaki. Please leave a positive comment if you enjoy the videos. Be sure to see all four in order if you can. Thanks for viewing
In part one you will hear on the phone talking to the dealer. When I looked at the bike I advised the dealer I was waiting for medical test results as a 5 year follow up to having cancer. If the test results were positive I would not be buying the bike. If the results were negative for cancer I would purchase the bike. The good news for me was the test was negative for cancer reoccurrence so I went ahead and purchase the bike. It was great way to celebrate the good news.

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[SBARTSTV]

I bought my bike and this video helped me. Thanks.

[displayfireworks1]

@SBARTSTV Thanks for the feedback, best of luck with your bike.

[billoakesattablthree]

I really enjoyed the video- I'm 51 and decided to ride again and felt the enduro class was the way to go- liked what I saw of the bmw650xmoto but kawasaki for 3,000 less I think is going to win hands down - I've owned kawasaki before and could'nt have been more pleased with the performance and quality. Have fun and be safe out there and thx again for the well thought out video!

[displayfireworks1]

I'm 51 years old also and enjoy the hell out of this bike. So I think it's a good move for you. I keep going off road with this baby. Thank you for the positive compliment, it's nice to see a rating or hear a comment once and while on these videos, it gives me encouragement to do more. Best of luck with your decision.

[Lborguy]

dude...they should have given you a full gas of tank when you purchase a brand new bike...not only 2 gallons. That ain't right...

[alexsuchapimp]

haha they tried to rip him off for $200. Good job catching that!

[viggoM35]

The mechanic or sales rep seemed kind of clueless. He was more concerned about telling you about how the air pressure was more important to keep on eye on then how to break in a new engine.

[shawnsutube]

Thats funny ! That threw him for a loop when you asked about the Doohickey :)

[cy4815]

Watched it before. Like a kid in a candy store! An experience we should all have at least once.

[marki61422]

great video.Hope you buy another new bike soon and do another great video about the purchase.

[UNDERTAKER890]

Interesting video! wow i enjoyed every minute of it

[patrick123333333]

Great video! What type of riding gear do you use?