Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > Kawasaki Tech
Kawasaki Tech Kawasaki Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Kawasaki riders only.
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Like Tree1Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10 Aug 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sydney - Australia
Posts: 39
Your favourite KLE pics

Just a thought and hope I'm not breaking any forum rules but I thought it would be a great idea to post a favourite pic of your KLE so some newer members can see some of the set-ups on other KLE's in this forum?
Here is one of my 2007 KLE in Kosciuszko National Park late last year.
Attached Thumbnails
Your favourite KLE pics-dsc00978.jpg  

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10 Aug 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: England
Posts: 152
These are my favourite pics


Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11 Aug 2010
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Posts: 14
Hi ShaunJ.

I particularly enjoyed your first photo.

Having done some racing in a Lotus 7 replica (Caterham series in the UK), I can appreciate that photo.

I have had the opportunity to take my KLE on the track once, and throroughly enjoyed myself.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11 Aug 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: England
Posts: 152
Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngatheart View Post
Hi ShaunJ.

I particularly enjoyed your first photo.

Having done some racing in a Lotus 7 replica (Caterham series in the UK), I can appreciate that photo.

I have had the opportunity to take my KLE on the track once, and throroughly enjoyed myself.
Thanks
Its especially fun going round the outside of sportsbikes when there trying to get there knee down
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12 Aug 2010
Seriesboy's Avatar
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Brentford
Posts: 15
Here is my wee beauty as I bought her
Attached Thumbnails
Your favourite KLE pics-photo-4.jpg  

Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12 Aug 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Belgium
Posts: 68
Love that first one!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 13 Aug 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sydney - Australia
Posts: 39
Hey Seriesboy, nice touring setup you have there. What brand of aftermarket centrestand are you using?
Cheers
JQ
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 13 Aug 2010
Seriesboy's Avatar
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Brentford
Posts: 15
Hey John,

The centre stand (and the engine bars) are from SW Motech. Very solid all round.

Regards,

Alan.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 17 Aug 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 24
Hi all.
It's been a while since posted here - and I'm not too sure if others will be able to see this picture I'm posting. If you cant see it, let me know.



I recently spent 3 weeks riding on my own through south eastern Australia and over to Tasmania. The KLE was my 'home'.
It never missed a beat and I did over 5,000 klms all up. It is the perfect lightweight touring machine, in my opinion.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 18 Aug 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sydney - Australia
Posts: 39
That's a nicely loaded up KLE Lone Star. I noticed you have an aftermarket screen. Is the protection it offers any more effective than the stock screen?
Great photo.
JQ
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 18 Aug 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 24
Thanks John - yep, she was loaded up all right. Surprisingly, made riding more comfortable though. I had the tent packed and sitting against my lower back and the tank bag near my lower chest meant that I was wedged in while riding.



Obviously, she wasnt as 'flickable' around the corners as normal because of the extra weight but I had no complaints.

Your favourite KLE pics-dsc00772.jpg

Nice and clean here, day one of the trip.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 18 Aug 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 24


I have a 'PowerBronze' screen, imported from U.K. I think it was about $165 delivered. High strength & super clear, it seemed better than the others I had seen. It is about half as high again as the standard one, a little bit wider and slightly dished to throw the air up over the helmet.
I rode the same bit of highway on the same day with both screens and there is a definate advantage with the new one; I pretty much have a 'dead air' zone from shoulder to shoulder and up to the top of the visor. I've seen bugs happily buzzing around behind the screen while I'm at speed on the highway... Plus I liked that my vision is still well over the top of the screen, not through it.

Do you ever come down south riding John?
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 8 Oct 2010
royzx7r's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Liverpool UK
Posts: 225
Nice one of mine in Wales.
__________________
"Whats in that thing??", An R1 owner said.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 16 Oct 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 49
Your favourite KLE pics-kle_ride.jpg
Here is mine.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 26 May 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 65
Just bought mine which is now being stored until I pass my test. My present bike is a YBR125, which I have toured about on and enjoyed, but a bit more power and height will make life better.

Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Ride Reports with Pics Pics Pics albert crutcher The HUBB PUB 58 19 Feb 2009 15:22
Custom Paint Jobs - what's your favourite? Matt Cartney The HUBB PUB 6 24 Jan 2009 22:12
Favourite Weekend rides in Europe stevesawol Europe 28 3 Apr 2008 10:03
Your favourite road in Central America? Dalasreeb Central America and Mexico 5 19 Oct 2007 02:46
Favourite Roads Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina Atwoke South America 7 5 May 2006 14:26

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:33.