Thinking about getting a Dual Purpose (Enduro)
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I have only ever owned Hondas and am considering getting an Africa Twin for my trip to (Funnily enough) Africa (If it ever happens).
I would happily go on my CBR100f though as I will only really be doing tarmac with mild gravel(Cant be tougher than snow - right?)
Having said that the bike Steve just posted though - might have to do a bit of research
Oh also would consider a Benelli Trek
I would happily go on my CBR100f though as I will only really be doing tarmac with mild gravel(Cant be tougher than snow - right?)
Having said that the bike Steve just posted though - might have to do a bit of research
Oh also would consider a Benelli Trek
That benelli is a neat looking bike. I looked up the Africa Twin, too.
Interesting.
Not in the US, though.
That's cool that you're trekking down to Africa. That should be fun!
Don't think I'll be making that trip.
Interesting.
Not in the US, though.
That's cool that you're trekking down to Africa. That should be fun!
Don't think I'll be making that trip.
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That Benelli is a bad *** looking piece of work Steve......wicked
The choice between all of these hybrid off road rockets I feel is just a matter of personal taste...
They all seem to be configured much the same and all have very similar feature's , so I suppose which one you buy would be maybe be mostly driven by your budget (how much you have to spend ) in combo with what you think looks the best and suits you..
They all seem pretty bloody nice ...
The choice between all of these hybrid off road rockets I feel is just a matter of personal taste...
They all seem to be configured much the same and all have very similar feature's , so I suppose which one you buy would be maybe be mostly driven by your budget (how much you have to spend ) in combo with what you think looks the best and suits you..
They all seem pretty bloody nice ...
Yep.. which is why I was looking at the KLR650.
It's $4800 brand new, and that's just the first round of negotiation via email. I bet I could get it lower or look harder for a good used one.
However, you and nevada keep steering me away from it and making me unsure....
It's $4800 brand new, and that's just the first round of negotiation via email. I bet I could get it lower or look harder for a good used one.
However, you and nevada keep steering me away from it and making me unsure....
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Steering away
No, no Sir Trout your honor. I am not trying to steer you away from a KLR650, I am just saying to me the dual purpose bikes do nothing well, so I would rather have two bikes. And of course, I have 4 in the garage right now, so 2 only would make my wife happy. Also, neither one of my bikes can go off road well. Of all the dual purpose bikes, I would either get a DL1000 V-Strom or if I wanted more dirt ability, I would get the KLR650. I actually really like both bikes, but I am hooked on fast motorcycles after spending 15 years on 1903 technology Harleys. My first choice for this area would be the DL1000 V-Strom since my off road would be on dirt/gravel roads only. If I were to be a trail rider, I would go for the KLR650.
There, I took a stand on the middle of the fence again, didn't I?
P.S. For the price, get the KLR650, but read about them, they had a tranny problem or something like that, that Kawi said, "Did not exist", but the owners had a lot of "same thing breaking" on those bikes. Read up on the problems of those bikes. You don't get anything cheap without a caveat emptor.
There, I took a stand on the middle of the fence again, didn't I?
P.S. For the price, get the KLR650, but read about them, they had a tranny problem or something like that, that Kawi said, "Did not exist", but the owners had a lot of "same thing breaking" on those bikes. Read up on the problems of those bikes. You don't get anything cheap without a caveat emptor.
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Yu know, they may not be good for either use 100% , but all this talk of off road rides has my dirt juices going here
I would not mind having one in the shed alongside my road ride ..
hmmmmm
" plant the seed and it will grow "
dam you guys !!
me misses will kill me if I say one more word to her about this subject..
I would not mind having one in the shed alongside my road ride ..
hmmmmm
" plant the seed and it will grow "
dam you guys !! me misses will kill me if I say one more word to her about this subject..
He he... maybe you should get a little something for your adventurous side. Hell, at least it's not a hooker, right....
The idea of having a bike for each is a good one. It's probably the best way to go. I just don't want to be tied down to trailering the bike everywhere, if you know what I mean. I think the idea of dual sport may be more appealing than the actual functionality, but I do believe that the KLR is capable enough to get the job done (for the most part).
I know you and steve have been riding a while, and I wanted your opinions which is why I asked. I figured you'd have some good input, and you did. I appreciate it.
I did hear something on one of the forums about a trans problem....maybe linkage or something? I'll have to look into that if I decide to go that route.
But hell, maybe down the road I'll get sick of whatever I get and decide on something else. Who knows. Sounds like fun, though...
The idea of having a bike for each is a good one. It's probably the best way to go. I just don't want to be tied down to trailering the bike everywhere, if you know what I mean. I think the idea of dual sport may be more appealing than the actual functionality, but I do believe that the KLR is capable enough to get the job done (for the most part).
I know you and steve have been riding a while, and I wanted your opinions which is why I asked. I figured you'd have some good input, and you did. I appreciate it.
I did hear something on one of the forums about a trans problem....maybe linkage or something? I'll have to look into that if I decide to go that route.
But hell, maybe down the road I'll get sick of whatever I get and decide on something else. Who knows. Sounds like fun, though...
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I know you and steve have been riding a while, and I wanted your opinions which is why I asked. I figured you'd have some good input, and you did. I appreciate it.
I have nearly killed myself quite a few times on road bikes , some of them were real close
but on the dirt , I prolly have gone even closer on many more occasions than the road...These duel purpose ride have one big thing going for them , that we have mentioned as a possible draw back...
" they are not perfect at either type of use " road or dirt..
This fact I think is what would save me from disaster during either use on them...(duel purpose bikes that is)
Unlike a full on XR500-XR600 (which tried to kill me on too many occasions ) I would be reluctant to go too crazy in the dirt with the knowledge that they are not really made to thrash around the tracks on...
and ...by the same token , they are not made to go ballistic on the roads either , so I think I would be inclined to ride one on the road allot tamer than I scoot around on my old girl ..
(that BTW I would never sell to buy a duel purpose bike)
Excellent point, steve....but that's no fun...
I agree that my F'er isn't going anywhere.
To trade her for a dual.... well that's just blasphemy!!
I blast my old girl all the time, which is why I never get good mileage.
(did I mention that I FINALLY layed off the throttle long enough to get a tank at 40mpg!! I think I only managed it because I was riding with the harley boys all night...)
You're right about the KLR probably being safer on the trail, too.
I doubt a whole lot of people would say....when riding a pig like the KLR..."Think I can jump that huge stump...then drop that cliff...through the river...and back up that mudbank?"
I don't think so. Well....wait...that's exactly what I would do. Then I would need a winch and a medivac helicopter.
I agree that my F'er isn't going anywhere.
To trade her for a dual.... well that's just blasphemy!!
I blast my old girl all the time, which is why I never get good mileage.
(did I mention that I FINALLY layed off the throttle long enough to get a tank at 40mpg!! I think I only managed it because I was riding with the harley boys all night...
) You're right about the KLR probably being safer on the trail, too.
I doubt a whole lot of people would say....when riding a pig like the KLR..."Think I can jump that huge stump...then drop that cliff...through the river...and back up that mudbank?"
I don't think so. Well....wait...that's exactly what I would do. Then I would need a winch and a medivac helicopter.
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Dl1000
Sir Trout, here is a good one for you. Only $4,500 and he will take less http://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/1148575221.html
when you get on the tar, you still have some gitty up!
when you get on the tar, you still have some gitty up!