@Skeptic1 i hear that. Between putting mine down last week and actually paying attention to how people have been driving the last couple months I’m about 60/40 on selling/keeping mine.
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some of the old ones..
I miss that 950
The Wifes old Putter
Liked this bike alot but,,, suspension wasn't there and I looked like a circus bear riding it.
Wifes first real bike
Raptor I built a while ago
The original Tank slapping machine
I miss that 950
The Wifes old Putter
Liked this bike alot but,,, suspension wasn't there and I looked like a circus bear riding it.
Wifes first real bike
Raptor I built a while ago
The original Tank slapping machine
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Finally got this mounted. Had a coworker come up with a 3d printed holder for an old gshock (the older twin of the one on my wrist) that I have that the band died on it. Now I have a watch on my motorcycle.
Mtg-m900da
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TDY is over!! I left Volk Field WI on Thursday afternoon after launching the planes and rode almost to Nashville. The heat wave was BRUTAL! It was 104 in WI when I left and it didn't cool off until the sun went down--both days of my trip. I had to stop to hydrate and cool off every hour or so. I arrived at home on Friday around 1800……I missed my Iron Butt by 2 hours (most of that due to having to stop so often but I also hit some construction and Nashville morning commuter traffic) At least I avoided heat stroke.
Now I have a different problem—-it’s not a question of if I ride. It’s a question of which one I ride
Now I have a different problem—-it’s not a question of if I ride. It’s a question of which one I ride
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God I love this bike. Everytime I put my leg over, it reminds me of the movie Rambo.
The AT is such a fun bike. It now wears the givi boxes the CB had. Sold the CB due to size. I’m a big guy and it’s a small bike. I look forward to camping off of it this fall on the MABDR.
Picked this up from a friend a few months ago. Real fast yet comfortable unlike the Busa I had. Kawasaki Concourse 1400
When you're a 60 year old fat retired cripple, living on VA disability, a 25 year old Honda Shadow 1100 gets the job done.
It's actually a pretty nice riding machine.
It's actually a pretty nice riding machine.
Just finished throwing this guy together. It's changed a little since I found it...
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Well gents I totaled my 2023 KLR 650 being a retard. Loan is getting wiped out by coverage.
Thinking a DRZ400S or maybe a used F800GS.
Keeping it under 10k OTD anyone have any good suggestions for a reliable dirt capable bike that won't totally suck ass on the street? DRZ400 is definitely viby but I'd be ok with that for the low weight and offroad capability.
Thinking a DRZ400S or maybe a used F800GS.
Keeping it under 10k OTD anyone have any good suggestions for a reliable dirt capable bike that won't totally suck ass on the street? DRZ400 is definitely viby but I'd be ok with that for the low weight and offroad capability.
No interest in doing them yourself?
I put cams in my Wife’s big twin last winter.
Wasn’t too bad if you’ve got a torque wrench.
I'm too fat for a 300L. Would badly need suspension right out the gate. And it's got less power than the DRZ. I'd much rather have a DRZ over a 300L.
I owned a modded DRZ 400sm for quite a few years. I loved that thing like no other bike, but damn did it need a sixth gear on the open road. I avoided highways like the plague on mine. If I were in the market today, I'd very likely go KTM EXC for the wide ratio six speed box.
Yamaha T7 will be pushing the budget OTD but is on my very short list for next bike.
Lucked into it cheap and couldn't help but relive my big bore enduro youth with electric start and less broken bones.
I considered a T7 but they are huge. Very top heavy. Shorter range than other bikes in their class due to low fuel capacity. Good bikes but the more I dug into people's reviews who offroaded with them a lot, the more I found people saying it's simply too top heavy for it's own good.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is what I'd like to get, but it's a little out of my budget for the time being. I'm considering waiting until next year when I could probably afford it. A DRZ400 was on my short list to have as a second bike for more serious offroad use.
Everything I've heard about the KLR is that they are pretty much the go-to in that category. What don't you like about yours?
I've been looking to pick up a used one if I find one for the right price
I've been looking to pick up a used one if I find one for the right price
yup, lots of interest in doing them myself. problem being, i didnt want to be the guy that got it apart and wasnt able to get it back together.
it was a giant pain in the ass to find someone i could trust to work on it though. that's why i'd rather do it myself-but i am new to twin cams and don't have a dedicated garage space to do it. which was another BIG reason i was hesitant to tackle it. i just KNOW someone or something would have fucked with my work space and moved a part on me if i couldn't get it back together the same day. and i would have had to beat someone for that. severely.
2013 G650GS I've added some Heed crash bars, Touratech pannier rack, the BMW GS tank bag, put on the dual sport tires, and painted it that FDE color 
Started like this
Started like this
This is why I ended up going with my BMW g650. 4.2 gallon tank under the seat. 50-70mpg depending on how I ride. Lots of range. Lower CoG and a real treat to ride compared to the more top-heavy bikes.
There are a couple things you need to keep in mind when shopping for one, besides where to find a milk crate.
If you are looking at the older versions learn about the infamous "doo hicky". Learn what years it was an issue and learn how to deal with it, old and low miles I would expect a doo issue sometime in the future.
Find one as virgin as possible. Where someone has not spliced in a dozen lights and other crap. Wiring on these bikes are as a general rule hacked to hell.
Aside from those couple things it is a claw hammer.
That's a good looking 650!
A dealer local to me has a 2014 F800GS with 22k on the clock. Has hard panniers on it. Probably gonna go look at it Saturday and see how much they want OTD. I'm very tempted on snagging it since the old 800s are known for being smooth, comfy and reliable. Lots of aftermarket parts too.
Yeah those 800's are really smooth with their parallel twin. Those panniers are at least $600 each side.
I checked the VIN and it's got every option you could get for the regular GS. ESA, Dynamic package, and the side racks and heated grips plus center stand and crash bars.
Hoping they will let it go for 8k or less OTD. Ill get it if they do.
Just got back home from a big circle down to the border. Left Minnesota, made it to Kadoka , SD that night, then to Lamar, CO the next night. My cousin from Lubbock, TX met me there. Next day rode out to Gunnison, next day down through Pagosa Springs and out into New Mexico. Spent that night just north of Santa Fe. Next night in Cloudcroft, next day through El Paso then down to Alpine. The following day down to Presidio, then along the River Road over to Terlingua, then Study Butte and back up to Alpine. Then to Lubbock for one night. I left there and overnighted in Coffeyville, KS, and again in Ames, IA, then home. 4010 miles. No rain till last day a few sprinkles. Bike ran great and got 41-ish MPG. Not too bad what with the cam and injectors that are in it. Saw lots of nice country.
What cam is in there?
I had a Woods 22x in my RG with the D&D Billet Cat and that combo was responsible for a lot of smiles!
Woods 22-XD and 5.5 gram injectors. No Cat. Powervision PV-3B. Pulls real hard. Here's how it sounds at idle. Sounds like a small block Chevy above 3500.
Love it!
I’ll be doing a cam install this winter on my Low Rider ST.
It sounds good with the new exhaust, but that lope takes it to the next level.
I've had this beauty since March. I can't do it anymore. Too many idiots texting and terrible drivers. It will be gone Monday. 
Same reasons I won't ride on the street anymore. EVERY time I rode, I was almost hit and had to take evasive action to avoid idiots. Takes the fun out of riding.I've had this beauty since March. I can't do it anymore. Too many idiots texting and terrible drivers. It will be gone Monday.
Just finished it during the last week of September on a KLRI will be leaving in a few weeks to ride the Oregon BDR. I did the Utah BDR 2 years ago and it was pretty amazing.
Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route (ORBDR) - Backcountry Discovery Routes
The Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route (ORBDR) will be the 12th route developed by the BDR organization for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel.ridebdr.com
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I've had this beauty since March. I can't do it anymore. Too many idiots texting and terrible drivers. It will be gone Monday.
What good is a GS with dual sport tires if you don't do dual sport things? Had to get a couple good pics of that amazing Arizona sunset by the lake 
Of course had a couple tank slappers and when down at like 5mph
My left ankle is not liking me right now LOL fk.
Gotta lean that bike to wear off them chicken
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Of course had a couple tank slappers and when down at like 5mph
My left ankle is not liking me right now LOL fk.
Gotta lean that bike to wear off them chicken
strips
Where’s your pics at?I will be leaving in a few weeks to ride the Oregon BDR. I did the Utah BDR 2 years ago and it was pretty amazing.
Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route (ORBDR) - Backcountry Discovery Routes
The Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route (ORBDR) will be the 12th route developed by the BDR organization for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel.
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