It's not about cruisers but I know several of you members ride so lets see your boss scooters! (I'm talking to you ranchhand, lets see some Tengai photos!) Feel free to post up anything motorcycle related. What bikes are in your stable currently and what have you owned in the past? Stories, photos, mods, rants, mechanical questions, etc. Post it up!
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CRF250X Dual Sport
I guess I'll go ahead and start things off by whoring out my own scoot. I bought my 2008 CRF250X in early 2010 with the intention of using it strictly for single track use. I already had a 2008 KLR650 for dual sporting and I just wanted something light and fun for the weekends. I rode it throughout the summer in this fashion and it was a hoot. Come autumn I was preparing for a dual sport ride with some friends and right before our departure date my friend blows up his clutch on a particularly muddy ride. With no chance of getting parts in time I decided that I'll toss some bags over the CRF and bring it along too so he doesn't have to miss the ride.
After a couple days of riding the CRF and KLR back to back it was over. I knew I wanted a featherweight dual sport bike, and while the CRF isn't the best tool for the job I already owned it so I was going to try it out.
First task was getting the bike plated, this required the following mods:
Kenda Trakmaster II DOT Approved Tires
Doubletake RAM Mount Mirrors (These ROCK)
Hydraulic Brake Switch (Banjo Mount)
LED Brake Light/Running Light
Battery Operated Horn
10 Minute State Patrol Inspection
5 Minute call to Statefarm
An eternity in the county clerks office
Then came everything else:
IMS 4.0 Gallon Tank (translucent "natural" color)
SeatConcepts seat with Red/Black Gripper Cover
Trailtech Vector Computer (Fantastic)
Trailtech X2 Headlight (Blows)
8 Cell EVO2 Battery
Tusk ATV Bend 1 1/8 Bars
Applied Racing +10mm Bar Clamps/Risers
Spidergrips SLX Grips
Protaper Aluminum Throttle Tube
14t Front Sprocket (13t stock)
42t Rear Sprocket (49t stock)
Thumpertalk Manual Cam-Chain Tensioner (Best Mod Hands Down)
PivotWorks Waterproof Collars Front and Rear
All-Balls Sealed Wheel Bearings Front and Rear
Remove Stock Odometer and Mechanical Sender
Flatland Racing Billet Odometer Spacer
Flatland Racing Radiator Guards
Works Connection Skid-plate
Wolfman Small Expedition Tank Bag
Wolfman E-12 Enduro Saddlebags
Wolfman Enduro Fender Bag (Spoons, Beadlock, Patch Kit, 21" Tube)
Wolfman Expedition Dy Duffel
Planned Mods:
Seat Concepts Tail Rack
Highway Dirtbikes Guards and ADV Top Clamp
Indian Creek Design Oil Cooler
Trials Tires
Revalve/Re-spring Forks and Shock
I list the cam-chain tensioner as the best mod because it was the single biggest change to the overall character of the bike. A stock CRF uses an automatic cam-chain tensioner that many refer to as the "automatic cam-chain stretcher". It alternates between putting way too much tension and hardly any tension at all on the cam chain and as a result the engine sounds like a blender full of feral cats and steel bolts. With the manual tensioner installed the motor sounds like a quick revving sport bike. It makes a nice healthy "whirring" sound and all of the rattle and clatter is eliminated. Riding down the road with a motor that sounds like it is tearing itself apart so violently it drowns out all other sounds is very mentally fatiguing. It is quite impossible to relax without serious pharmaceutical aid. Now I hear the burble of the exhaust, some tire roar, wind noise and if I listen real closely I can make out the happy little hum of the engine below me. By comparison it is almost zen-like.
I guess I'll go ahead and start things off by whoring out my own scoot. I bought my 2008 CRF250X in early 2010 with the intention of using it strictly for single track use. I already had a 2008 KLR650 for dual sporting and I just wanted something light and fun for the weekends. I rode it throughout the summer in this fashion and it was a hoot. Come autumn I was preparing for a dual sport ride with some friends and right before our departure date my friend blows up his clutch on a particularly muddy ride. With no chance of getting parts in time I decided that I'll toss some bags over the CRF and bring it along too so he doesn't have to miss the ride.
After a couple days of riding the CRF and KLR back to back it was over. I knew I wanted a featherweight dual sport bike, and while the CRF isn't the best tool for the job I already owned it so I was going to try it out.
First task was getting the bike plated, this required the following mods:
Kenda Trakmaster II DOT Approved Tires
Doubletake RAM Mount Mirrors (These ROCK)
Hydraulic Brake Switch (Banjo Mount)
LED Brake Light/Running Light
Battery Operated Horn
10 Minute State Patrol Inspection
5 Minute call to Statefarm
An eternity in the county clerks office
Then came everything else:
IMS 4.0 Gallon Tank (translucent "natural" color)
SeatConcepts seat with Red/Black Gripper Cover
Trailtech Vector Computer (Fantastic)
Trailtech X2 Headlight (Blows)
8 Cell EVO2 Battery
Tusk ATV Bend 1 1/8 Bars
Applied Racing +10mm Bar Clamps/Risers
Spidergrips SLX Grips
Protaper Aluminum Throttle Tube
14t Front Sprocket (13t stock)
42t Rear Sprocket (49t stock)
Thumpertalk Manual Cam-Chain Tensioner (Best Mod Hands Down)
PivotWorks Waterproof Collars Front and Rear
All-Balls Sealed Wheel Bearings Front and Rear
Remove Stock Odometer and Mechanical Sender
Flatland Racing Billet Odometer Spacer
Flatland Racing Radiator Guards
Works Connection Skid-plate
Wolfman Small Expedition Tank Bag
Wolfman E-12 Enduro Saddlebags
Wolfman Enduro Fender Bag (Spoons, Beadlock, Patch Kit, 21" Tube)
Wolfman Expedition Dy Duffel
Planned Mods:
Seat Concepts Tail Rack
Highway Dirtbikes Guards and ADV Top Clamp
Indian Creek Design Oil Cooler
Trials Tires
Revalve/Re-spring Forks and Shock
I list the cam-chain tensioner as the best mod because it was the single biggest change to the overall character of the bike. A stock CRF uses an automatic cam-chain tensioner that many refer to as the "automatic cam-chain stretcher". It alternates between putting way too much tension and hardly any tension at all on the cam chain and as a result the engine sounds like a blender full of feral cats and steel bolts. With the manual tensioner installed the motor sounds like a quick revving sport bike. It makes a nice healthy "whirring" sound and all of the rattle and clatter is eliminated. Riding down the road with a motor that sounds like it is tearing itself apart so violently it drowns out all other sounds is very mentally fatiguing. It is quite impossible to relax without serious pharmaceutical aid. Now I hear the burble of the exhaust, some tire roar, wind noise and if I listen real closely I can make out the happy little hum of the engine below me. By comparison it is almost zen-like.
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Photos!
Pre-Dual Sport madness days, in single track form
First Short Dual-Sport ride after getting the bike plated
A mostly stock CRF out playing with the KLR. We made it about 15 miles up the Frying-Pan river before my exhaust melted through the number plate and those saddlebags caught on fire.
Number Plate
Saddle Bags - The funny part is we roll into this campground because my bike is smelling hot and this little girl starts laughing and pointing at me. I say "Are you laughing at the monkey sticker on my motorcycle?" and she replies "No mister I'm laughing because you're on fire."
My solution to the saddlebag fire issue. It's the top to a tin that a Fossil watch came in. I call it the "Giant Donut" aping the "Giant Loop" heatshield that inspired me
Riding from Steamboat Springs to Bridger Peak, WY - Starting to look a little more like a proper Dual-Sport Machine
Summit of Bridger Peak, WY
Pre-Dual Sport madness days, in single track form
First Short Dual-Sport ride after getting the bike plated
A mostly stock CRF out playing with the KLR. We made it about 15 miles up the Frying-Pan river before my exhaust melted through the number plate and those saddlebags caught on fire.
Number Plate
Saddle Bags - The funny part is we roll into this campground because my bike is smelling hot and this little girl starts laughing and pointing at me. I say "Are you laughing at the monkey sticker on my motorcycle?" and she replies "No mister I'm laughing because you're on fire."
My solution to the saddlebag fire issue. It's the top to a tin that a Fossil watch came in. I call it the "Giant Donut" aping the "Giant Loop" heatshield that inspired me
Riding from Steamboat Springs to Bridger Peak, WY - Starting to look a little more like a proper Dual-Sport Machine
Summit of Bridger Peak, WY
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jonharis
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THANKS RYAN! I've been wanting to start this very thread since our last trip. It seemed that just about everyone in attendance was a DS rider as well.
I ride a 2008 KLR 650. It was the second one in Grand Junction when the new design came out and the first vehicle I ever bought new. It's been absolutely reliable and proven itself as a durable bike for what I toss at it.
Not nearly the upgrade list that Ryan has but i have added some protection from Happy Trails, Nerf Bars and Skids.
I'll start with a video. Not much action here but still kind of fun. Me and a fellow KLR owner driving over the grand mesa.
I'm still very interested in setting up that DS ride that we all talked about in Silverton.......I truly miss riding and it was beginning to be a passion before having children. I'd love to get back into it again.
Pics.
Baxter Pass/Dragon Canyon
Here is a big loop I did through Colorado and Utah, over the La SAls.
And a few from that Grand Mesa Trip.
I ride a 2008 KLR 650. It was the second one in Grand Junction when the new design came out and the first vehicle I ever bought new. It's been absolutely reliable and proven itself as a durable bike for what I toss at it.
Not nearly the upgrade list that Ryan has but i have added some protection from Happy Trails, Nerf Bars and Skids.
I'll start with a video. Not much action here but still kind of fun. Me and a fellow KLR owner driving over the grand mesa.
I'm still very interested in setting up that DS ride that we all talked about in Silverton.......I truly miss riding and it was beginning to be a passion before having children. I'd love to get back into it again.
Pics.
Baxter Pass/Dragon Canyon
Here is a big loop I did through Colorado and Utah, over the La SAls.
And a few from that Grand Mesa Trip.
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And a few more pics from a San Juan Moto Trip. Black Bear, Imogene, Engineer, Cinnamon.
OK, I know this is supposed to be about dual-sport bikes and riding but Ryan's op stated he wanted to see what's in our bike stable. So here are mine.
MTB: Niner RIP 9, Easton Haven 29" rims, WTB tires, Fox fork & shock, Thompson, Easton, mostly XT components (photo).
ROAD: Mountain Cycle Stumptown 29er cyclocross bike, Mavic rims, Thompson, Easton, mix of XTR & Avid components (no photo).
I have been mountain biking since 1992. When I retired in 2004 I began traveling full time and going to all the MTB Meccas around the US, like Moab, Fruita, Bend, Hood River, Sun Valley, Black Hills, Tsali, etc. If there was good singletrack I've probably been there. Ridden in 42 states so far. But the wheeling has gotten in the way of my riding lately and I suppose I've gotten lazy too, but I know I'll be back. It's been too much a part of my life to quit now and I really believe it has kept me young.
BTW I did my share of motorized riding back in the 80s. Had enduro bikes and 3-wheelers and raced a lot of enduros, hare scrambles and a few motocross and flat-tracks. When faced with a climb on the mountain bike I still try to twist the grip ; )
Ace
MTB: Niner RIP 9, Easton Haven 29" rims, WTB tires, Fox fork & shock, Thompson, Easton, mostly XT components (photo).
ROAD: Mountain Cycle Stumptown 29er cyclocross bike, Mavic rims, Thompson, Easton, mix of XTR & Avid components (no photo).
I have been mountain biking since 1992. When I retired in 2004 I began traveling full time and going to all the MTB Meccas around the US, like Moab, Fruita, Bend, Hood River, Sun Valley, Black Hills, Tsali, etc. If there was good singletrack I've probably been there. Ridden in 42 states so far. But the wheeling has gotten in the way of my riding lately and I suppose I've gotten lazy too, but I know I'll be back. It's been too much a part of my life to quit now and I really believe it has kept me young.
BTW I did my share of motorized riding back in the 80s. Had enduro bikes and 3-wheelers and raced a lot of enduros, hare scrambles and a few motocross and flat-tracks. When faced with a climb on the mountain bike I still try to twist the grip ; )
Ace
Not sure where that photo went but here is my bike on last good ride on Rainbow Rim Trail on North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Great trail!
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Awesome photos and videos Jonathan, the ride on the Grand Mesa look awesome! I definitely want to check out some of the trails up there. It's so close and I haven't explored any of it. I will have to dig up some photos of the KLR. Sadly it has not seen many rides these past couple summers as all my time has been on the CRF lately.
Ace - Anything with two wheels is welcome! I used to mountain bike all the time and sold my bikes when we moved down to the front range and have not rode much since. I've borrowed some downhill bikes and checked out some of the trails around here but I am really itching for another XC bike and have been thinking about 29'er. I take it you like yours?
Ace - Anything with two wheels is welcome! I used to mountain bike all the time and sold my bikes when we moved down to the front range and have not rode much since. I've borrowed some downhill bikes and checked out some of the trails around here but I am really itching for another XC bike and have been thinking about 29'er. I take it you like yours?
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Here it is the day I bought it. Picked it up from Fay Meyers in Greenwood Village, CO. Didn't even have my motorcycle license yet but they were holding Motorcycle Safety Courses at their shop so I got the course as part of my purchase. Sure glad I didn't try to do the course on my KLR as a new rider. Weaving through the tiny little obstacle courses they setup for you was hard enough on a Honda Rebel 250!
KLR650 Mods:
Schnitz Racing 685cc Big Bore Kit
14t Front Sprocket for dirt, 16t for interstate
Sargent Seat w/ Carbon Weave
Front Fender Eliminated (Yanks the bike around in crosswinds)
Left and Right Shrouds Removed (via crashing them to bits)
Eagle Manufacturing Rear Subframe Bolt Upgrade (Drill through kit)
Zero Gravity Double-Bubble Smoked Windscreen
Tusk ATV Bend Handlebars
Tusk D-Flex Handguards and Spoilers
Dunlop D606 Tires Front and Rear
Small LED Turn Signals (Of which I have already ripped one off by snagging it on my pants walking past the bike in the garage)
Radiator Fan Switch (It annoys me kicking on and off on trails so I just leave it on)
Somewhere up Rampart Range Rd in CO springs
Mary and I riding in Silverton, CO
Layering up during an unknown ride... somewhere...
I'll let the sign fill you in on this one
Notice the top case held on with Paracord. My rear rack finally had enough of the vibration and the whole plastic center price shattered into 100 pieces.
Exploring above Red Cliff, CO with the KLR and CRF
When I bought the KLR my dream was to be taking 2-3 week rides every year but in the past 4 years the longest ride I have done was Denver down to New Mexico, across Northern NM up to Durango, Silverton over to Lake City and then back home via Highway 50 and some mixed dirt routes.
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Ok one more machine. This summer I picked up a 1978 Yamaha DT125e at a yardsale. The kid's uncle had given it to him, he rode it until he fouled the plug and decided the engine was "blowed up", I offered him a crisp $100 bill and away I went.
Not bad for a Benjamin
Got it home and drained all of the fluids, refilled everything, new spark plug and some fresh gas later it fired up. It belched great billowing clouds of smoke for the first 10 minutes or so and it wouldn't idle but it was alive. Alpendubber came over the next day and we fired it up and I made it about two blocks before it died and wouldn't start back up. We decide I would just hold his tow strap and he would tow me two blocks home. What bad can happen its just a couple blocks? Well I made it about half a block before the tow strap got caught in the front wheel. Oops.
Shortly after we took a trip out to Gateway, CO and I was able to get the bike to fire up and rode it all weekend. It a fun little machine! And it's a 6 speed! From 1978!! My 30 year newer KLR650 is only 5 speed! WTF!
So up until recently the intention was to do the bare minimum to get this beast running well and have a cheap little play bike. It has the lowest seat height I have ever seen and it weighs hardly anything so it's a great beginners/small female bike. Unfortunately I have grown quite attached to the little Enduro and I am in the process of restoring it.
I have finally finished the pain staking process of restoring the plastics. I use a razor blade and shave off the top layer of old fader plastic. After this is done I wipe the plastics down with paint thinner. I then use a heat-gun and very carefully go over the plastics until the very top layer liquefies. This gets rid of all the scrape marks from the razer blade and evens out any existing imperfections in the plastics. If you do it right you are left with shiny brand new looking plastics. It takes a lot of time and its very easy to over-heat the plastics and they will lose their shape almost instantly if this happens so it's a bit risky as well. Done properly the results are well worthwhile.
Scraping off the top layer
Finished piece vs. orginal
So far on the mechanical side I have replaced the carb with a reproduction Mikuni unit, replaced the clutch and brake levers and run new cables for both, new headlight bulb, battery, replaced most of the wiring harness, new turn signals front and rear, welded and reshaped the rusted out license plate/taillight bracket, replaced all of the broken spokes and trued both rims, new Shinko trials tires front and rear, dissembled the gauges and cleaned out the condensation and grime, replaced the speedo sender mechanism.
The next step will be cracking the cases and replacing all seals plus a new piston, rings and wrist pin. I don't know much about two strokes so I'll be reading, inspecting and replacing anything else that needs attention while I'm at it. I am currently in the process of stripping down the frame for restoration as-well. If anyone knows of a shop near Glenwood Springs that will media blast and powder coat a bike frame and some various other parts hit me up.
I am also trying to figure out what to do with the gas tank. I like the tank in it's current condition I think the dings and discoloration of the paint give it some character however the faded paint no longer matches the restored plastics. If I can find some original Yamaha DT125E tank decals I will probably paint the tank and apply new decals but i can't seem to find the decals for the green DT125E anywhere. Lots of the blue ones floating around fleabay though.
I am hoping to have this project completed over the winter so my girlfriend can commute on it if she wants to. If not I'll ride it to work, I think it's a neat little bike and I have a thing for cruising around town on funky old bikes
Not bad for a Benjamin
Got it home and drained all of the fluids, refilled everything, new spark plug and some fresh gas later it fired up. It belched great billowing clouds of smoke for the first 10 minutes or so and it wouldn't idle but it was alive. Alpendubber came over the next day and we fired it up and I made it about two blocks before it died and wouldn't start back up. We decide I would just hold his tow strap and he would tow me two blocks home. What bad can happen its just a couple blocks? Well I made it about half a block before the tow strap got caught in the front wheel. Oops.
Shortly after we took a trip out to Gateway, CO and I was able to get the bike to fire up and rode it all weekend. It a fun little machine! And it's a 6 speed! From 1978!! My 30 year newer KLR650 is only 5 speed! WTF!
So up until recently the intention was to do the bare minimum to get this beast running well and have a cheap little play bike. It has the lowest seat height I have ever seen and it weighs hardly anything so it's a great beginners/small female bike. Unfortunately I have grown quite attached to the little Enduro and I am in the process of restoring it.
I have finally finished the pain staking process of restoring the plastics. I use a razor blade and shave off the top layer of old fader plastic. After this is done I wipe the plastics down with paint thinner. I then use a heat-gun and very carefully go over the plastics until the very top layer liquefies. This gets rid of all the scrape marks from the razer blade and evens out any existing imperfections in the plastics. If you do it right you are left with shiny brand new looking plastics. It takes a lot of time and its very easy to over-heat the plastics and they will lose their shape almost instantly if this happens so it's a bit risky as well. Done properly the results are well worthwhile.
Scraping off the top layer
Finished piece vs. orginal
So far on the mechanical side I have replaced the carb with a reproduction Mikuni unit, replaced the clutch and brake levers and run new cables for both, new headlight bulb, battery, replaced most of the wiring harness, new turn signals front and rear, welded and reshaped the rusted out license plate/taillight bracket, replaced all of the broken spokes and trued both rims, new Shinko trials tires front and rear, dissembled the gauges and cleaned out the condensation and grime, replaced the speedo sender mechanism.
The next step will be cracking the cases and replacing all seals plus a new piston, rings and wrist pin. I don't know much about two strokes so I'll be reading, inspecting and replacing anything else that needs attention while I'm at it. I am currently in the process of stripping down the frame for restoration as-well. If anyone knows of a shop near Glenwood Springs that will media blast and powder coat a bike frame and some various other parts hit me up.
I am also trying to figure out what to do with the gas tank. I like the tank in it's current condition I think the dings and discoloration of the paint give it some character however the faded paint no longer matches the restored plastics. If I can find some original Yamaha DT125E tank decals I will probably paint the tank and apply new decals but i can't seem to find the decals for the green DT125E anywhere. Lots of the blue ones floating around fleabay though.
I am hoping to have this project completed over the winter so my girlfriend can commute on it if she wants to. If not I'll ride it to work, I think it's a neat little bike and I have a thing for cruising around town on funky old bikes
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So it looks like Mary booked a trip with her family for November. Unfortunately I don't have enough vacation hours banked up to make that trip and our trip to Thailand in March but I could burn a day or two if anyone is interested in a long weekend dual-sport ride at that time? If we have another mild winter the weather may be real nice down in Utah, we went riding in Moab in December last year and the nights were cold but the daytime temps were perfect for riding. Rentals are extremely cheap during the winter months too, we paid $150 a night for a 3 bedroom condo with a garage and a private hot tub!
If you would like to go let me know and lets start planning it out.
If you would like to go let me know and lets start planning it out.
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jonharis
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I'm probably in. Was the condo Moab Springs Ranch? If so it's a great choice, highly recommended.
I'm in for a Nov. dual sport ride provided I'm not plowing snow up here at the ranch. I'll be on the Tengai so single track might be pushing it for me. I've had a few bikes over the years and these are the most recent that have been in the garage. Down to just the Tengai, don't ride that much and couldn't see having more than one just sit there most of the year. I'll try to find some old pictures and scan them so you can see what I was riding in the mid 70's.
Cheers!
1990 Tengai
2006 KLR 650 Red (the fast one)
2005 BMW GSA
Cheers!
1990 Tengai
2006 KLR 650 Red (the fast one)
2005 BMW GSA
Regarding 29er bikes I was a disbeliever for long after we started seeing them on the trails. Kept telling everyone they were a fad and only suitable for really tall or big riders. Then I rode a 29" SS for a winter in Florida and realized even though this was a hardtail with a rigid fork I could tell it rolled over roots and stuff easier. My ride at that time, a Santa Cruz Blur LT, was beginning to show its age so I found a great deal on the Niner frame and built a new bike. And, yes, I like it a lot and it's not just the new bike thing as I have it almost two years now. For quite some time builders of 29ers stumbled around in unfamiliar territory but now most have it dialed. IMO the best 29er available right now is the Santa Cruz Tall Boy LTc (carbon) but they ain't cheap.
Ace
Ace
jonharis
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Ever since they came out the Specialized Sworks Stumpy 29er has been my covet. I currently ride (I should say rode, kids ya know) a 2004 Enduro with lots of upgrades. Great bike, a bit heavy but smooth on the DH. Fore my dollar specialized is where it's at. Life time warrantee and a huge R&D budget that the boutique brands just can't match. It's like KLR vs F660 GS. Yeah the Beemer may be more appealing but the Kawai is arguably the better bike.
Well, at $9900 that Specialized ought to pedal itself. I was not able to find a price on the LTc but frame only is $2700 so I'd guess about $6000 with good components. So it come down to this: is a life-time warrantee and lots of R&D worth $3900? I believe that Specialized is the second most highly priced bike in regular production, surpassed only by top end Scott models.
But it's all just opinion which in my case comes from owning four Santa Cruz bikes including the very highly reviewed Blur and Blur LT. Jonathan has past experience with Specialized so it's totally understood why we each like what we do.
During my time with motorized bikes and trikes I had Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki. Never owned a Kawasaki because I could not stomach that lime green. I owned way more Hondas but my favorite was a Suzuki PE-175 enduro. It just did everything right, well except now and then it refused to start if hot. It appears Ryan feels the same way about that little Yamaha 175. My point of this last paragraph is brand is less important than ride quality and dependability IMHO. Also good dealerships and what they sell is important too.
Ace
But it's all just opinion which in my case comes from owning four Santa Cruz bikes including the very highly reviewed Blur and Blur LT. Jonathan has past experience with Specialized so it's totally understood why we each like what we do.
During my time with motorized bikes and trikes I had Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki. Never owned a Kawasaki because I could not stomach that lime green. I owned way more Hondas but my favorite was a Suzuki PE-175 enduro. It just did everything right, well except now and then it refused to start if hot. It appears Ryan feels the same way about that little Yamaha 175. My point of this last paragraph is brand is less important than ride quality and dependability IMHO. Also good dealerships and what they sell is important too.
Ace
jonharis
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^ Excellent points Ace, especially about their pricing. It seems like you are easily looking at $3k for worthwhile entry level at this point. I rode a Blur once and did like it.
I really want to get out on the Moto. Every time I commute to work lately i just want to keep riding past.
Oh and I agree Glenn. Red is the fastest color.
I really want to get out on the Moto. Every time I commute to work lately i just want to keep riding past.
Oh and I agree Glenn. Red is the fastest color.
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No it was the Castillo De Las Rocas Condos. They looked practically brand new, nicely furnished and in December it seemed we were about the only people in the entire neighborhood. The whole place was dead. Our placed backed right up to the green on the golf course so we had a decent view from the hot tub, no worries about staying up late and annoying the neighbors, there weren't any. Check in was easy, we showed up, the key was under the mat and the agreement was on the kitchen counter.
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I am good with keeping the ride mellow and scenic. If everyone is going to be on larger bikes and we're including a lot of pavement miles I might bring the KLR. Though with the new SeatConcepts saddle on the CRF is catching up in the comfort department.
Though the Sargent Saddle on the KLR in the background is pretty damn hard to beat.
Though it does make the bike tall. I'm not sure what the seat height is these days but I can no longer flat foot the bike and I have a 34" inseam.