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Buddy · 06-20-2007, 12:12 AM

On the "vote for your favorite color" thread. I noticed...speaking of '08s...that green was overwhelmingly the most popular color.

Why ? (dunno)

Is it loyalty to Kawasaki's original colors ? Or does everyone really like the looks of the green one better ? Notice that ONLY on the green machines...the back side plate is black. So there's not much green on it actually as compared to red or blue which carries the color on it's back side plate...(fenders also).

Blue was the second favorite color and last red.

Personally.....just looking at pics on the web....I like red best BUT..........I plan to purchase a green one !! (how's that) I've never seen a green one but I am convinced by the vote that it is the coolest looking of the three.

Green it is.

BUDDY

TreeTopFlier · 06-20-2007, 12:14 AM

I'm converting to orange... so green it is!

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showpos...1&postcount=60

Buddy · 06-20-2007, 12:17 AM

good job on the orange bike....

tskeen · 06-20-2007, 08:25 AM

ALL08 KLRs ARE GREEN.....

THE REST ARE MISTAKES

DavaidFG · 06-20-2007, 10:28 AM

Quite simple really. Wind tunnel tests have proven that the friction coefficient factor on the red and blue models actually reduces top end speed by 3 mph, and increases vibration at lower speeds, therby reducing the longetivy of rigid mounted parts. In addition, in hot climates the red and blue absorb more heat which actually causes the plastic bits to overheat and deform. In temps above 90 degrees the front fender will actually curl under itself causing it to rub on the front tire. This in turn overheats the front tire which may cause the fuel line to combust resulting in injury or death. I have done extensive research on this and am doing a community service by bringing this to your attention.

Phone Guy · 06-20-2007, 01:21 PM

Personally for me it was the Black Fenders and side panels. I just think it looks good with Silver and Green. The red and blue had a little too much red and blue for. Just my opinion.

RobC · 06-20-2007, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tskeen

ALL08 KLRs ARE GREEN.....

THE REST ARE MISTAKES

That's funny! I like the blue but inside I feel like a traitor! Must be the Kawa green thing...

TreeTopFlier · 06-20-2007, 02:10 PM

Green because Yoda said so!

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showpos...74&postcount=7

FrDon · 06-20-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddy

On the "vote for your favorite color" thread. I noticed...speaking of '08s...that green was overwhelmingly the most popular color.

Why ? (dunno)

Is it loyalty to Kawasaki's original colors ? Or does everyone really like the looks of the green one better ? Notice that ONLY on the green machines...the back side plate is black. So there's not much green on it actually as compared to red or blue which carries the color on it's back side plate...(fenders also).

Blue was the second favorite color and last red.

Personally.....just looking at pics on the web....I like red best BUT..........I plan to purchase a green one !! (how's that) I've never seen a green one but I am convinced by the vote that it is the coolest looking of the three.

Green it is.

BUDDY

I have been all over the map on this. Red looked really cool. Then I thought blue looked nice. But in the end, I went with tradition. Red reminds me of Honda and blue Yamaha. Green? Well, it's a Kawi. And I really like the green and black contrast. Plus you prolly already know that it makes better gas mileage, does wheelies without effort, is faster and can jump alot higher too.

Don+

KL650E8F · 06-20-2007, 04:22 PM

I went with green because it was the best looking colour combo IMHO

KLRKTMGUY · 06-20-2007, 04:26 PM

I voted for the green one, as it just simply looks the best IMO.

TreeTopFlier · 06-20-2007, 04:57 PM

I've been warning you guys...

Angus McGee · 06-20-2007, 09:42 PM

well, I'll stand out.

i'm gettin' red. All my bikes have been red.

personal preference.

KilLeR_BLUE · 06-20-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavaidFG

Quite simple really. Wind tunnel tests have proven that the friction coefficient factor on the red and blue models actually reduces top end speed by 3 mph, and increases vibration at lower speeds, therby reducing the longetivy of rigid mounted parts. In addition, in hot climates the red and blue absorb more heat which actually causes the plastic bits to overheat and deform. In temps above 90 degrees the front fender will actually curl under itself causing it to rub on the front tire. This in turn overheats the front tire which may cause the fuel line to combust resulting in injury or death. I have done extensive research on this and am doing a community service by bringing this to your attention.

See.....Kawi is loyal, Green is faster!!!

TreeTopFlier · 06-20-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angus McGee

well, I'll stand out.

i'm gettin' red. All my bikes have been red.

personal preference.

Yoda is kinda wrapped up in that whole force thing... I personally think that no matter which letter is used to spell the color... its the KLR letters that make us all brother of the bike together!

trainman · 06-20-2007, 10:02 PM

I wanted Red because I'm a Honda lover at heart, but them the dealer got a Lime Green one in and I said, "the Hell with Honda".

Trainman

08 blu21 · 06-20-2007, 11:08 PM

well i got the blue cause,,that was the first one the dealer got and it was mine,did not want to wait 6 to 8 weeks

Thump_it · 06-21-2007, 01:02 AM

Originally i wanted to go green and paint the fairing black.
then i liked the red, then my dealer got a blue one in so i bought it, a week later they got a red one in and i was glad i went with the blue.
I'm not crazy about the green for two reasons one is because it's not really traditional Kawi green and the other is because it looks like something is missing with just the fairing green. What i do like about the green one is the silver and black. Basically i guess i'm all over the place on this one

Buddy · 06-21-2007, 06:35 AM

I'm with you on some of you thoughts. I think....on the green one....the fenders should have been green and they should have carried the green onto the side plates. Just like blue & red.....only green. Instead you get only a splash of green on the fairing. (I'll bet 9 out of 10 people don't even realize that or notice it).

BUDDY

Angus McGee · 06-21-2007, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeTopFlier

Yoda is kinda wrapped up in that whole force thing... I personally think that no matter which letter is used to spell the color... its the KLR letters that make us all brother of the bike together!

Amen, bro.

I couldn't hang with Duck colors, either.

06-20-2007, 12:14 AM	#2
TreeTopFlier BOUND FOR GLORY Active Member Super Cool Since: Apr 2007 Locale: The Beaver State Postings: 705	Re: Why green ??? I'm converting to orange... so green it is! http://www.klr650.net/forums/showpos...1&postcount=60 __________________ These are great days we're livin, bros... Let the muffler cry, and rev that engine high! Riding these highways. Doing things my way. IF YOU DON'T LOVE IT... LEAVE IT. Advocating the proper use and responsible implementation of the Zerk fitting on the Kawasaki KLR 650 since 2007.

06-20-2007, 12:17 AM	#3
Buddy Life Is Good Active Member Super Cool Since: Jun 2007 Locale: Missouri Postings: 624	Re: Why green ??? good job on the orange bike....

06-20-2007, 08:25 AM	#4
tskeen A Regular Super Cool Since: May 2007 Locale: knoxville TN very close to the gap,best roads and trails in WORLD Postings: 44	Re: Why green ??? ALL08 KLRs ARE GREEN..... THE REST ARE MISTAKES

06-20-2007, 10:28 AM	#5
DavaidFG KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jun 2007 Locale: Whidbey Island, Wa. Postings: 1,378	Re: Why green ??? Quite simple really. Wind tunnel tests have proven that the friction coefficient factor on the red and blue models actually reduces top end speed by 3 mph, and increases vibration at lower speeds, therby reducing the longetivy of rigid mounted parts. In addition, in hot climates the red and blue absorb more heat which actually causes the plastic bits to overheat and deform. In temps above 90 degrees the front fender will actually curl under itself causing it to rub on the front tire. This in turn overheats the front tire which may cause the fuel line to combust resulting in injury or death. I have done extensive research on this and am doing a community service by bringing this to your attention.

06-20-2007, 01:21 PM	#6
Phone Guy A Regular Super Cool Since: Jun 2004 Postings: 239	Re: Why green ??? Personally for me it was the Black Fenders and side panels. I just think it looks good with Silver and Green. The red and blue had a little too much red and blue for. Just my opinion. __________________ Left Coast KLR's 2008 KLR 650 Candy Lime Green 2001 KLR 650 (Sold 6/26/2007)

06-20-2007, 02:10 PM	#8
TreeTopFlier BOUND FOR GLORY Active Member Super Cool Since: Apr 2007 Locale: The Beaver State Postings: 705	Re: Why green ??? Green because Yoda said so! http://www.klr650.net/forums/showpos...74&postcount=7 __________________ These are great days we're livin, bros... Let the muffler cry, and rev that engine high! Riding these highways. Doing things my way. IF YOU DON'T LOVE IT... LEAVE IT. Advocating the proper use and responsible implementation of the Zerk fitting on the Kawasaki KLR 650 since 2007.

06-20-2007, 04:22 PM	#10
KL650E8F Member Super Cool Since: Feb 2007 Postings: 11	Re: Why green ??? I went with green because it was the best looking colour combo IMHO

06-20-2007, 04:26 PM	#11
KLRKTMGUY Ride more, whine less. KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jun 2007 Locale: Chase BC Postings: 2,030	Re: Why green ??? I voted for the green one, as it just simply looks the best IMO. __________________ Moving sucks, I hate packing.

06-20-2007, 09:42 PM	#13
Angus McGee Active Member Super Cool Since: May 2007 Locale: Portland, Oregon Postings: 516	Re: Why green ??? well, I'll stand out. i'm gettin' red. All my bikes have been red. personal preference.

06-20-2007, 10:02 PM	#16
trainman Active Member Super Cool Since: Dec 2006 Postings: 527	Re: Why green ??? I wanted Red because I'm a Honda lover at heart, but them the dealer got a Lime Green one in and I said, "the Hell with Honda". Trainman __________________ 2013 Honda CRF250L 2006 KLR 650 Adventure Ready KLR's 650 sold, 1995, 2003, 2004, 2008

06-20-2007, 11:08 PM	#17
08 blu21 G0T W33D? A Regular Super Cool Since: May 2007 Locale: Brooklyn NYC Postings: 60	Re: Why green ??? well i got the blue cause,,that was the first one the dealer got and it was mine,did not want to wait 6 to 8 weeks

06-21-2007, 01:02 AM	#18
Thump_it Mod Junkie Active Member Super Cool Since: May 2007 Locale: Long Beach Ca. Postings: 338	Re: Why green ??? Originally i wanted to go green and paint the fairing black. then i liked the red, then my dealer got a blue one in so i bought it, a week later they got a red one in and i was glad i went with the blue. I'm not crazy about the green for two reasons one is because it's not really traditional Kawi green and the other is because it looks like something is missing with just the fairing green. What i do like about the green one is the silver and black. Basically i guess i'm all over the place on this one

06-21-2007, 06:35 AM	#19
Buddy Life Is Good Active Member Super Cool Since: Jun 2007 Locale: Missouri Postings: 624	Re: Why green ??? I'm with you on some of you thoughts. I think....on the green one....the fenders should have been green and they should have carried the green onto the side plates. Just like blue & red.....only green. Instead you get only a splash of green on the fairing. (I'll bet 9 out of 10 people don't even realize that or notice it). BUDDY

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