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ShaneB posted:Someone give me one good reason why I shouldn't snag an old, well-heeled but in great mechanical shape, KLR650 this weekend for $1500? It's exactly what I want, I think. Not a garage queen, been all over the place and ready for more, comes with some pelican cases, etc. Previous owner seems awesome, and the engine is from a '99. I'll specify these are Chicagoland prices so 1,500 seems pretty fair for a well-maintained bike. Edit- we do have a klr thread and those guys may know more about it. kenny powerzzz fucked around with this message at 18:42 on Dec 14, 2012 |
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It's amazing how a little bit of water on a trail will make an easily passable section a nightmare for a rider with my skill level(low). I was at a local motocross track a few weeks ago riding the woods trails and I had to turn around and go the wrong way on one way trails because I just couldn't stay upright. Meanwhile teenagers are just whipping by like it's not even sloppy.
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tehk posted:How slow are you going? New riders seem to slow down excessively out of fear when momentum and throttle control are the keys to buffing sketchy traction and mud ruts out. Mix that with body position and come home soaked. Maybe not fast enough I guess. The instance I was talking about was at a riding area on a ktm demo day though so the trails were in the worst shape I've seen them in. Combine that with being used to bombing them completely or at least mostly dry.
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VTNewb posted:Been riding the snow! Here's a video from last years snow race for flavor. I voice over'd commentary That was great. Very enjoyable. What's the story on how you got you camera back?
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Very nice picture.
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Mar 10, 2014 19:06
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That looks like so much fun. I am seriously jealous, waiting for a break in the Ohio weather.
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Mar 13, 2014 14:17
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Thanks. Even though I think I do most of these anyway seeing it and thinking about why you do it can't hurt, only help.
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Mar 23, 2014 23:51
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Apr 13, 2014 22:34
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Thank you for that. I found a few places within 20 miles from home that I haven't heard of or hadn't heard of in so long I had forgotten about. I sometimes get in a rut (haha) and just go to the same local places even if I'm bored with them.
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EX250 Type R posted:
If she rides anything like my 5 year old son you might want to follow her around at first. He's much more keen on the throttle than the brake.
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Apr 29, 2014 13:43
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I like your vids man. You've got to running a recluse or something right? I about poo poo when your bike took off. It reminded me of a Labrador retriever I used to have that would take off like that if her collar was in a position to slip it for 1/16 of a second. I'd love to have a riding area kind that close to me.
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Nov 16, 2014 04:46
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Evil the Cat posted:Its 15-20 degrees in central NY where I usually go riding and everyone got their snowmobiles out. My YZ is chilling in a hayloft ( Don't forget, ATGATT!
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) and I'll prepare it for winter storage on Saturday. Picked up MXGP for playstation4 yesterday to help with this anxiety and its a kickass game 
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Z3n posted:Dirt is miserable two up. If you’re going to do this, used 1190 adventure should be your stead of choice, respring it for two up and you might survive with your relationship intact. My girl rides on the back of my 990 adventure as often as she can. I'm a tall fat rear end and she's not huge but not a twig either. We've done two up stuff off road loaded with luggage and it is actually pretty easy for me to pilot and for her to ride, all things considering.
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GriszledMelkaba posted:On single track? Hell no. Forrest roads with mud and some water crossings and stuff like that. In the Tennessee mountains. But no, no single. But if we were to take it slow I don't think it would be a problem. I also don't think it would be enjoyable.
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So I’ve been doing less adventure bike stuff and more dirt bike stuff. Mainly because my son is old enough to ride now but not old enough to be licensed. So I picked up a 1998 Ktm 300 exc and then a 2012 Ktm 450 xcw and have been riding my parents property. We’re about bored there and really don’t have anywhere else to go. We’re in north east Ohio but I don’t mind driving a few hours to a spot or a park. There’s a local motorcross track but I think we’re more looking for riding rather than racing. Any suggestions?
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Thank you that’s a good idea. I found a few close. I’ve lived in the area 45 years and didn’t know they were there.
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shacked up with Brenda posted:I'm a trail rider but I do motocross practice days 5-10 times a year. It's super super fun and lets you really focus on basic skills. Not a bad idea. Our local motocross track is pretty awesome too. I ride trails more than anything myself and I could probably ride the track without killing myself, it’s my son that limits what we do. He’s 14 and I just got him a bike that is his own a few months ago. I’d like to see him with more clutch control and be a little more stable with his slow speed maneuvers. He’s just falling in love with dirt biking and is happy doing anything. It’s truly rad teaching him. But he’s not really in complete control yet.
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My son started on a Yamaha ttr 230 that is just about perfect for this. It was meant to be a stepping stone bike but we kept it for doinking around and for friends to ride.
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