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I want to thank each and everyone for their responses. I find the photos, comments and the input of their experiences are so appreciated. Very quickly here are a couple of photos of my bike toward the end. I hope to address its changes and why a little latter. Next: North bound

When I started out the bike was factory with the exception of the Happy Trails Teton (7.5') panniers. When left LA I headed north into the mountains. The higher I rode into them the colder it became. You could definitely feel the moisture. Unlike a cruiser the KLR has no real wind protection so...

Well, last time I forgot to include pics, then I found out I don't know how.  Read Tips and Tricks, but I confuse myself. I will have it sorted out by tomorrow. At that point I carried an old Coleman bag (6-7#), air mattress, a tarp without poles, no stove or cooking utensils. I had 2 pr. of...

The bike and its outfitting which changed as time went on. Briefly the Kawasaki KLR650 is a dual sport bike purposed for on/off road. It is an older design one cyclinder thumper, carburated, high centered beastie. It is to put it delicately a bit of a pig weight wise and subsequent handling in...

Hi John, It doesn't matter the bike or its configuration just the doing of it, but I can tell you know that. You're right in that there is an affinity to the thumb. fiddlefootn

MasterPlumber I understand your reference to the Landcruiser. I had one of those as well. Can we all take a moment to lament the vehicles and bikes we had and sold. fiddlefootn

Patrick46. Wow, a lot of great info and stories. Now I'm going to have to buy more data. I don't know whether to say thanks or not.  :P  Just kidding. fiddlefootn

Hey BigT it sounds like you have a lot to contirbute. I look forward to it. fiddlefootn

LOL. Funny. I have always been a lurker on ADVrider as I have felt most of those guys were much more knowledgeable. And thanks.

Thanks Lee. I hope it will be informative as well as entertaining.  :D

So true. It is truly a jack of all trades, but master of none. Kind of the Timex of motorcycles. Thank you

I was asked to start a thread on my adventures full timing on a motorcycle, aq KLR 650 to be exact. I don't know if this will be a standard thread or a blog. A bit of both I think. I also hope that it will encourage your thoughts, questions, ideas, and dreams to do something that you have been...

Welcome Gigi.

Thank you Bob. I'll place it Miscellaneous Vehicles. Patrick46. The Concours is wonderful bike as well as the KLR. Of course you know the KLR is a pig on the trail,  :P , but I have seen some amazing things done with it with a good rider. Good Luck. I so love Oregon and its people. Lj...

It has been a challenge at times. That's a fact. I get a lot of razzing, but it helps break the ice.  :blush:

Thank you,  I'll do that.

I have been full time since Feb 2013. I was in a 1991 Subaru wagon, but I aquired a KLR 650 and set out in Oct of the same year still full time. The motorcycle served me well until late Nov 2015. That was when I found a 2000 Dodge 2500 HD van for $500. It needed a few things like all used...

Hi Eric We met at the RTR and it was good to meet you. Now I can put a face and dog to Racer 5.

P Transient, After reading your introduction and subsequent replies I am taken with your uplifting approach. What a delight to hear from you. I can only hope that one day we could meet. There is no doubt in my mind that you will succeed in your writing. Best wishes and good traveling.