In 40 years of riding a lack of fuel gaugeor fuel light has never bothered me at all. I usually forget to look at them anyway untill they flash. I just set the trip when I fill up. My Gpz500 twin has the same engine by the way. Cracking fun engine.

@GillyBikes

6 ай бұрын

I’m just so used to having one that not having one is weird now. However I’ve not long bought a bike that doesn’t have one so I’m learning to live with it. 🥹.

MK1 KLE owner .... Good economy - Decent handling to the point of scratching footpegs on trail tyres - Excellent brakes, will lift the rear wheel on hard front brake use - OK for light offroad use - comfortable for all day riding. Suggested changes from standard as mine has .... Hagon - or similar rear shock, 30 mm preload on top of the front fork springs plus good fork oil, Braided brake lines.

@GillyBikes

11 ай бұрын

Great advice for anyone buying. Thanks.

Rode mine 2200km round trip to Camerons Corner just over the Queensland border. Lots of dirt, lots of sand dunes. Awesome trip.

@GillyBikes

8 ай бұрын

That does sound like fun. 👍

Love the video, love the commentary, keep it up Gilly.. 🤟

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. 👍

Another great review of a bike that has quite a lot of following around the world within the adventuring community, get to know how many miles your bike will do on a full tank, set the trip and thats your fuel gauge, even better when you have a reserve as well, keep the posts coming mate, I am enjoying the used bike bargains

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark I appreciate that. 😁

Regarding no fuel guage, y9u dont need one. you zero the odometer when you fuel up, when it reads 250 kms you get ready to go in reserve and flick it over when it stutters.

@joehan818

9 ай бұрын

Just like old style kawasaki kipps

Not hand guards wind deflectors

I’ve had mine for 2 years and it’s a brilliant old slogger I got a aftermarket screen from Poland it’s much better now it handles great stops we’ll nice and quite and very comfortable suits my needs just fine and it was only £1000 ok it’s got 32 thousand miles on it but you wouldn’t know riding it

@GillyBikes

8 ай бұрын

Proper work horses. Sounds like you got a bargain there. 👍

Dont get the taller fly screen, its just buffeting & noisr.

the older original version was better, more power and comfort but they are great value whichever version is chosen

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

They are certainly built to last. This was a great example.

mine got tired and laid down on its left side and broke a bit off of the clutch lever which I glued back on years ago. Tripped in a pot hole stationary last week and went over: this time clutch lever not effected but my ribs not happy when I cough.

@GillyBikes

9 ай бұрын

Oh no. You need something lighter maybe

I like the yellowness of it.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

😂 me to

Проблем не было с магнитами ротора генератора?

That bike would have been good for the ABR last week. Definitely be good in the mud that.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I think so. But it’s a heavy beast.

One of my pet peeves with this bike is the fuel tap. It's like they have designed it so there is no way you can switch to reserve on the move. You literally run out of petrol, pull over, take your glove off and fiddle around with the stupid design to find reserve. Other than that, a great bike on and off road.

@GillyBikes

9 ай бұрын

Yes the fuel thing is a pain. That’s exactly what I had to do.

@peterfarrell3339

8 ай бұрын

If you know you are getting close to needing reserve before setting out. Flip the lever out ready to use.

@shiftyshamsk

6 ай бұрын

​@@GillyBikes or set your trip from full to empty to see how many miles you get to reserve, the use that instead of turn the rap? I do.

@GillyBikes

6 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea 👍

I need to buy

@GillyBikes

10 ай бұрын

You do

Is it hard to buy a well-kept KLE 500 in GB? Your copy is exemplary! 😁👍

@GillyBikes

11 ай бұрын

At the time I put this video out it was the only KLE for sale in the uk. The fact it was so clean was a bonus 👍

This bike has already been sold. That was quick!😢

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Very popular bikes. They seem to be in short supply. At the time this video was recorded there was only 1 advertised for sale in the country!

i own one of these got a away from 6 police cars chasing me

@GillyBikes

7 ай бұрын

I’m sure they will catch you next time.

@Kle_Zyy

5 ай бұрын

@@GillyBikesyea mate they did today thanks for jinxing it lmao

im 16 at 176 cm. will i have seating issues?

@GillyBikes

2 ай бұрын

No you should be fine. I’m around that height. It’s a tall bike but can’t see you having any issues.

how tall are you ??

@GillyBikes

11 ай бұрын

5”8ins

Considering one for my first bike being honest

@GillyBikes

9 ай бұрын

They are nice bikes but they do feel quite heavy. Go and sit on one first before you buy. Hopefully it’s the one. Let me know 👍

@shanemassey2039

9 ай бұрын

@@GillyBikes thanks for the advice any other recommendations for a first bike a2 complaint to would be appreciated.

@GillyBikes

9 ай бұрын

@shanemassey2039 there are so many to chose from. The naked bikes like the Honda hornet and Suzuki GSXS are great first bikes. Im also a fan of the Triumph Trident. But it comes down to personal preference. If your looking at adventure bikes the Vstrom 650 could be an option. I could be here all day 😂 the best thing to do is go into a few bike shops. Jump on a few bikes and see how they feel for you.

@shanemassey2039

9 ай бұрын

@@GillyBikes that's my plan off try a few over next few days

From a full tank I get 240- 255 km till its time to go onto reserve which gives me a total of 300-320 kms. Thats rural, not city riding.

@servantofgod5642

9 ай бұрын

One time I had 20 kg extra of bags n camping gear climbing big hills and gale headwinds and went into reserve at 225 km! Man did I stress till I made it to the petrol station.

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Annoying when you looking for a bike that is not too high, and the presenter says "it's not too bad for a shorter person like me" then fails to say what his height is!

@GillyBikes

10 ай бұрын

Oops. Sorry. I say it it every other video. I’m 5ft 8ins.

this is poor man's tenere 700. I have one!

@GillyBikes

5 ай бұрын

Different generations but I get what you mean. I would bet these start going up in value now though.

Looks unused!

@GillyBikes

11 ай бұрын

I know right. Absolutely spotless!