First (Off-Road) Ride On The F650GS

I traded a KLR650 for this 2001 BMW F650GS a few months ago. I've never had it off road so, today and buddy and I took a little ride up Guanella Pass and Geneva Creek Rd. It was lots of fun with some beautiful scenery. Pretty much at the limit of my off-highway riding abilities, though, once we got up near the base of Silver Mountain.

We only made it to about 11,300' and the road got a little steep for me to handle with all the loose rocks.

We stopped by an old cabin and scouted out some camping spots for a trip next summer.

Just past Geneva Creek campground:
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Brilliant blue Colorado sky:
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Near the base of Silver Mountain looking towards the west (not sure which peak that is):
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Remnants of an old cabin:
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Another old cabin looking towards the north:
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The old cabin remnants are just below the rectangular-shaped lake (dried up now) and across the road in the center of this photo:
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Sweet. Looks like a great time. [Beer]

[Coffee]

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Looks like a great day. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!

very awesome! I almost pulled the trigger on a 09 KLR today. I want one bad.

I've had 2 KLRs. Great bikes but just too tall for my height-challenged body. The BMW is pretty much the same bike with about the same performance...but about 2" shorter so it's perfect for me.

And it gets 75 MPG!

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Originally Posted by Bailey Guns

I've had 2 KLRs. Great bikes but just too tall for my height-challenged body. The BMW is pretty much the same bike with about the same performance...but about 2" shorter so it's perfect for me.

And it gets 75 MPG!

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wow, that is awesome. I have heard the KLR with get about 50-55. I'm 6'1'' so the height issue isn't a problem. i have seen them with 2" lowering links as well.
I really like the new body style. It would be a blast to get out and go. I would take my little tent, sleeping bag, and backpack full of supplies and just go!

Sooner or later I will get one. right now seems like a great time to buy. only issue is the guilt in spending the money when I feel like I should be saving it for the newborn or doing some more productive with it.

Glad you got out to enjoy your bike. Good scenery too. The time i've spent on 2 wheels has been irreplaceable. Nice Beemer too. The "Adventure Class" bikes have always intrigued me.

"Everytime i start thinking that the world is all bad then i see some people out there having a good time on motorcycles it makes me take another look" -Steve McQueen-

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Originally Posted by foxtrot

Inseam matters, height doesn't.

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29"...it matters! [Coffee]

Never tried one of the lowering kits but I did have a custom seat on the first one I had that lowered it a bit. Problem with that one was I sat in a little "pocket" right on the bottom of the gas tank. Very uncomfortable on a bumpy ride.

But the price is really right on the KLRs, that's for sure. The first one I bought was an 08 with less than 3k miles on the odo and it came with the custom seat, a full set of Kawasaki luggage, heated grips and a nice tank bag.

Didn't really care for it too much but I broke down and bought another one about a year after selling the first one. This one was an 03 with 1200 miles on it. Showroom condition. Actually, picked up 2 of them in virtually the same condition with about the same miles. They were identical twins. 2nd one had about 2200 miles on it and I gave that one to my son.

There are some great deals on the KLRs if you look. Especially on a 2 or 3 year old bike.

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You just can't have too many motorcycles.