A member pm'ed to ask what's wrong with the KLX.
I didn't think to ask that question when I bought it from the original owner.
I found out recently that the high and low beams are reversed on the switch. I'm guessing the socket was put on upside down. On the whole, I wasn't impressed with the headlight and decided to only ride it during the daytime.
The original owner changed to a two tooth smaller rear sprocket. He misjudged the length of chain needed. So, the rear axle adjuster is moved forward about an inch from normal. He shortened the chain using a master chain link. If I was going to keep the bike I would put a new chain on it.
He also put on a Yoshimura fender eliminator kit. I have the original box and parts.
The bike is a joy to ride since it's so light compared to my other bikes. The engine pulls good (for a little, carbureted 250) over it's rpm range. It tracks very well on the highway at seventy, brakes well, and I can get my short, 30" legs flat footed on the ground (the sag is as low as it goes). I think the suspension is superior to my KLR. My KLR feels unstable at the same speed, has a wooden front brake, dives on hard braking, vibrates noticeably and is somewhere around 120 pounds heavier. But it carries a traveling load well and is fairly crude compared to the KLX. For some weird reason, I like that.
One 250 comparison test knocked the KLX for being hard to start. I found that the following drill is foolproof. Pull out the choke button, start cranking with throttle closed, after a few revolutions slowly open the throttle. It always starts the first time. I give it about a minute warm up and it's good to go.
The battery is about a year old. I trickle charge it about once a month.
I have a nagging feeling that I'll regret selling an almost new, lightweight bike that's fun to ride in dirt or on the street. I really miss my 1985 BMW K100S. Shouldn't have sold it. For that reason I'm sticking to my asking price.