Next installment. This is my dual sport and was my "everything" bike until I got my gasser.
Anyway I only had what I got out of my bike for a new one. So I started looking for these 3 bikes. Honda XR400, Yamaha WR400, and Kawasaki KLX300 (98-2004). The biggest downfall is all these bikes are kick start only and do not have a title from the dealership so they need converted. Lots of people do it but it takes time. And with my last title woes I just wanted to ride and go. Much to the chagrin of Gabe the XR was my last choice. Heaviest, oldest technology, worst suspension of the 3. I basically had a tie between the WR and KLX. Suspension is comperable on both. Power on the WR is way better almost 10 more HP. Which is alot on a dirtbike. KLX is the lightest by a large margin. 25lbs also a huge difference on a dirt bike.
Long story short I was negotiating with 2 people yesterday. 1 - WR400 in Pittsburgh with aftermarket suspension, pipe etc. I'm pretty sure it was a ripper. No title, bill of sale only. 2 - KLX300 in Akron with aftermarket pipe, suspension. Stock motor, but a street legal title. I ended up with this one. It's missing a rear fender but I'll get that. I wanted this bike more anyway because I like Kawasaki green and always have even since I was a kid. It's got a full street legal conversion kit etc which is worth about $1200. I got the whole bike for $1200. So I throwing caution to the wind and leaving after work on Wednesday, or earlier if I can driving the 6+ hours to Akron picking up the bike then driving home. I should be back in time for work on Thursday, which will suck.
