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Title: New KLR owner
Post by: BamaPhill on March 15, 2018, 08:54:49 AM

Hey guys (and girls) my name is Phillip. I live around the Priceville/Decatur area. I just purchased a 2016 KLR 650 from kdtrull. Ken and I go way back, since we are related (cousins). We actually grew up together, almost like brothers. It's now come full circle, since I sold Ken my Honda 750 Interceptor way back in the mid 1980's. I've been out of motorcycling for some time now. I grew up riding motorcycles, but haven't ridden for probably close to 30 years. I started getting the bug to buy a motorcycle. Ken gave me a taste of riding the KLR last fall, so I decided it was time to ride a DS and explore the back roads and trails. Looking forward to riding again!

(http://www.maliburacing.com/temp/KLR_650.jpg)
My "new to me" toy

(http://www.maliburacing.com/old_cars/750_interceptor.jpg)
The 750 Interceptor I sold to Ken back in the day...

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: klaviator on March 15, 2018, 09:03:33 AM

Welcome from Huntsville and another KLR owner. We have a great event coming up just perfect for your KLR: http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2598.0 (http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2598.0)

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: merc16 on March 15, 2018, 09:05:28 AM

Welcome ! That is one nice Interceptor ! Oh and the KLR looks good too. ;D

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: kdtrull on March 15, 2018, 09:13:47 AM

Welcome bruh....I mean cuz.

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: jrobinson on March 15, 2018, 09:17:38 AM

Welcome. We won't hold it against you being kin to Ken. :D

Nice intro.

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: kdtrull on March 15, 2018, 09:20:58 AM

This is that same, beautiful, red, white, and blue Interceptor about 5 days after I sold it to my good buddy way back in 1988 in Rapid City, SD: :'(

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4779/25952844387_539e4c7c41_b.jpg)

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: merc16 on March 15, 2018, 09:41:50 AM

Ow ! That is sad.

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Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: BamaPhill on March 15, 2018, 10:51:12 AM

Yep, the Interceptor was a cool bike back in it's day. The crash photo make me cringe!

I am definitely interested in the Dual-Sportin the Free-State ride klaviator. Bankhead is on the top of my list of first places to ride. Sounds like that would be a good one for a DS newbie like me.

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 15, 2018, 11:47:14 AM

Welcome from Birmingham! Look forward to riding with you!

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: Chuck & Susan on March 15, 2018, 12:05:38 PM

Welcome aboard... Susan and I are Goldwingers from L.A. but we come north when we can. Hope to catch ya on a ride or campout.

Chuck

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: Guidedawg on March 15, 2018, 01:26:47 PM

Welcome from Montgomery. I see fun days ahead in your future!

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: KrisCook on March 15, 2018, 02:37:02 PM

Welcome from Birmingham! Any cousin of Ken's is a cousin of mine. Or... something like that. Glad to have you!

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: TFancher on March 16, 2018, 05:45:25 AM

Welcome from a fellow KLR rider in Tuscaloosa. The Free State Ride is a great event. I hope you can make it.

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: lazeebum on March 16, 2018, 06:51:53 AM

Welcome from Florence. I also have a KLR.

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: LawnmowerRG on March 16, 2018, 01:39:50 PM

Hey hey hey from the ham area.
We need to get you hooked up with Rob down there. Y'all be careful. I hear that Yankee Florida area can be kinda rough.

Title: Re: New KLR owner
Post by: Jwwr on March 23, 2018, 06:24:42 AM

Welcome from Priceville!

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