Another new bike in the garage - Page 3

G-Rex · 09-28-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Krabill

Speaking of which . . . you should come down to Clayton for this year's dual sport ride. October 14th-17th at Clayton State Park.

The bike will be in pieces by then. LOL

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Need a bigger garage yet?

Just about! It's gettin' a little crowded!

I don't know how y'all keep your license on the street! Curbs, ditches, lane splitting, these are things I see this bike being really good at. I had to restrain myself today quite a bit.

Porkchop · 09-28-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I don't get the whole dual sport revolution going on around here, but do your thing, son. Have fun.

I said the same thing until I rode that little Yamaha TW200 this weekend. Now I am a believer. The thing was a fucking riot. And I was even on pavement 95% of the time.

Particle Man · 09-28-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I don't get the whole dual sport revolution going on around here, but do your thing, son. Have fun.

I've been looking to get into that side of riding for a while.

At least between me and the trail there are (hopefully) no soccer moms in their Honda Odysseys on their cell phones doing their makeup in the mirror trying to kill me.

101lifts2 · 09-29-2010, 01:00 AM

I understand the bike was pretty cheap, but wouldn't it make more sense to get say a DL650 Suzuki VStrom? I had one of those and it had great clearance, huge gas tank and a comfortable highway ride. Maybe a 85/15 street - dirt.

anthonyk · 09-29-2010, 01:12 AM

Someone will probably prove me wrong with fancy maths, but this trip sounds like more than 15% unpaved roads.

derf · 09-29-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyk

Someone will probably prove me wrong with fancy maths, but this trip sounds like more than 15% unpaved roads.

Correct, that 16% gravel roads

Krabill · 09-29-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

I don't know how y'all keep your license on the street! Curbs, ditches, lane splitting, these are things I see this bike being really good at. I had to restrain myself today quite a bit.

The secret is to go ride some actual dirt where you're allowed to act like an idiot. That will make curbs and stairs seem boring and a waste of time.

azoomm · 09-29-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Krabill

The secret is to go ride some actual dirt where you're allowed to act like an idiot. That will make curbs and stairs seem boring and a waste of time.

This. That means, keep your eyes open when it comes to wide stretches of freeway, lest you find yourself dreaming about it.

Congratulations on the bike!!

CasterTroy · 09-29-2010, 12:05 PM

Great find man!

Looks like a friggin blast

Krabill · 09-29-2010, 04:18 PM

They quit moving after a while.

I did mine . . .

1st - 600 miles (no adjustment, but tight)
2nd - 1,800 miles (adjusted)
3rd - 6,000 (adjusted)
4th - 12,000 (no adjustment)
5th - 18,000 (no adjustment)
6th - 24,000 (adjusted)

Every 6k is the recommended check.

And there is no difference in pre/post '08 . . . except the post '08's burn oil like a furnace.

09-29-2010, 01:00 AM	#24
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I understand the bike was pretty cheap, but wouldn't it make more sense to get say a DL650 Suzuki VStrom? I had one of those and it had great clearance, huge gas tank and a comfortable highway ride. Maybe a 85/15 street - dirt. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

09-29-2010, 12:05 PM	#29
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Great find man! Looks like a friggin blast __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

09-29-2010, 04:18 PM	#30
Krabill WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200 Posts: 558	They quit moving after a while. I did mine . . . 1st - 600 miles (no adjustment, but tight) 2nd - 1,800 miles (adjusted) 3rd - 6,000 (adjusted) 4th - 12,000 (no adjustment) 5th - 18,000 (no adjustment) 6th - 24,000 (adjusted) Every 6k is the recommended check. And there is no difference in pre/post '08 . . . except the post '08's burn oil like a furnace. __________________ www.wrrdualsport.com www.designatedvaping.com

09-29-2010, 01:12 AM	#25
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Someone will probably prove me wrong with fancy maths, but this trip sounds like more than 15% unpaved roads.