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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1520 on: April 20, 2020, 03:44:49 pm »
I would like to have an uncorked and built XR650 in my stable.

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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1521 on: April 20, 2020, 04:02:18 pm »
^ There's one that's been for sale a few blocks down from me.  Owner puts it on the corner of his lot for sale sporadically throughout the summer over the last few years.  Looks stock and in great shape.  I should stop in one day this summer and see what he's asking.  Probably a mint if he can't sell it.

Should also mention I've been enjoying the discussion on a bike for Bob.  Good info and insight.  Maybe one day I'll buy a real woods/trail/enduro bike.  KTM's and the like are so damn expensive.
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1522 on: April 20, 2020, 06:05:00 pm »
Quote from: bridgecity on April 20, 2020, 04:02:18 pm
  KTM's and the like are so damn expensive.

As much as I like them...that's been my issue.  Yea, you get premium components in them and all of that...but that initial purchase has always hurt me so much! 
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1523 on: April 20, 2020, 06:22:05 pm »
Quote from: ktm525 on April 20, 2020, 03:44:49 pm
I would like to have an uncorked and built XR650 in my stable.

Great bike...but I'm old and of short stature...not sure I could live without e-start on a big single these days!!
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1524 on: April 20, 2020, 06:58:10 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on April 20, 2020, 06:05:00 pm
Quote from: bridgecity on April 20, 2020, 04:02:18 pm
  KTM's and the like are so damn expensive.

As much as I like them...that's been my issue.  Yea, you get premium components in them and all of that...but that initial purchase has always hurt me so much!

I just don't look at the tag and don't tell my wife. 
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1525 on: April 20, 2020, 11:35:28 pm »
Reviews starting to trickle in on the new 390 Adventure.  Pretty positive so far...

https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ktm/2020-ktm-390-adventure-review-first-ride.html
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1526 on: April 21, 2020, 09:52:17 am »
Quote from: rrocket on April 18, 2020, 11:46:58 pm
I'm sad this discussion may be coming to an end. :(

Indulge me and let's compare:

Beta 300 Xtrainer vs KTM 300 XC-W.

After reading about it today, the Xtrainer has lots that appeal to me personally. Sounds like Beta's version of KTMs discontinued Freeride. The lower seat height for sure (I'm short). Even lower than the 200RR! This appeals to me because my inseam is short, and frequently you need to put your foot down in technical stuff. Sounds like it has more low end grunt (!) and the suspension is plush. Price is right ($9399)

On the negatives, it sounds like the suspension falls apart in anything approaching high speed work over 3rd gear...so you'd for sure need a revalve. No fuel injection. Questionable parts availability/dealer network.

Just throwing this out there! :)




That's the bike (Xtrainer 300) my brother picked up last autumn to replace his CRF250L.  He keeps a few of his bikes in our studio over the winter, so I have had plenty of time sitting on it and making "brraaaappp" noises during meetings this year.  I can't believe how incredibly light and small it feels (yet with such beefy components) compared to the Honda. 
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1527 on: April 21, 2020, 09:54:08 am »
Quote from: Triple Bob on April 19, 2020, 12:31:12 am

I find it's very hard to get test rides of anything, that's why I do so much research.

P.S. How much do you think I can get for the CRF250L? It's a 2014, in good condition, with 5-6K on it.

Oh those old CRFs aren't worth more than a grand or so, I'd say.  Out of the generosity of our dear friendship, I'd even offer you $1500 for it.   ;D
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1528 on: April 21, 2020, 12:17:22 pm »
Quote from: DriverJeff on April 21, 2020, 09:54:08 am
Quote from: Triple Bob on April 19, 2020, 12:31:12 am

I find it's very hard to get test rides of anything, that's why I do so much research.

P.S. How much do you think I can get for the CRF250L? It's a 2014, in good condition, with 5-6K on it.

Oh those old CRFs aren't worth more than a grand or so, I'd say.  Out of the generosity of our dear friendship, I'd even offer you $1500 for it.   ;D

Ha ha, I knew you'd be sniffing around... I'm sure there is a reasonable offer in you somewhere!
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1529 on: April 21, 2020, 12:44:17 pm »
Lol, can’t even get a beat up 20 year old dual sport that’s heavily beat up and needs an engine overhaul for that little.
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1530 on: April 21, 2020, 08:04:10 pm »
Want really bad everything this guy builds.

His latest 6-cylinder Kawi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK0xFOJT-Ts
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1531 on: April 21, 2020, 08:17:45 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on April 21, 2020, 08:04:10 pm
Want really bad everything this guy builds.

His latest 6-cylinder Kawi


Nice!!!

I've been drooling over this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy4wdS46HQ4
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1532 on: April 21, 2020, 08:34:17 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on April 21, 2020, 08:17:45 pm
Quote from: blur911 on April 21, 2020, 08:04:10 pm
Want really bad everything this guy builds.

His latest 6-cylinder Kawi


Nice!!!

I've been drooling over this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy4wdS46HQ4

Watching that makes me want to put the street tires back on my Beemer and go sliding around
I would undoubtedly get charged with stunting within 5 minutes.  >:(
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1533 on: April 21, 2020, 09:07:31 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on April 21, 2020, 08:34:17 pm
Quote from: rrocket on April 21, 2020, 08:17:45 pm
Quote from: blur911 on April 21, 2020, 08:04:10 pm
Want really bad everything this guy builds.

His latest 6-cylinder Kawi


Nice!!!

I've been drooling over this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy4wdS46HQ4

Watching that makes me want to put the street tires back on my Beemer and go sliding around
I would undoubtedly get charged with stunting within 5 minutes.  >:(

IKR?

Was always my worry...even though I'm not sliding around at obscene speeds...
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1534 on: April 23, 2020, 06:33:27 pm »
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1535 on: April 23, 2020, 07:50:34 pm »
Quote from: ktm525 on April 23, 2020, 06:33:27 pm
If anyone wants a fully decked out KLR.. Wow lots of trinkets included.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-dirt-bikes-motocross/strathcona-county/2013-klr650-12-300km-fully-loaded/1496584664
I like it. Thats awesome

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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1536 on: April 24, 2020, 10:53:05 am »
It looks to be a turn key around the world bike.

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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1537 on: April 24, 2020, 11:01:33 am »
Why has he never ridden it?  :P
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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1538 on: April 24, 2020, 11:23:30 am »
Look at the pics, he has a bigger comfier  touring bike beside the KLR. He specifically said he built the KLR for a trip to Prudhoe Bay and probably hasn't touched it since.


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Re: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?
« Reply #1539 on: April 26, 2020, 01:48:35 pm »
I like this - Harley or not, it's a good looking bike.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/winnipeg/2019-harley-davidson-fxbrs-softail-breakout-114/1495357511

Just needs a year or so depreciation... :P Like $10g in 3 yrs...
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/winnipeg/harley-davidson-softail-breakout/1497827274
Plus the new one has the better (?) engine.
Insurance isn't even bad at $1020 annual for "pleasure" use. (i.e. no more than once a month, maybe week, to work)

Also really like this:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes/winnipeg/2011-cb1000r-7250obo/1496908941

A lot.  Good looking bike. And for only $7250...but insurance...same selection type as the Harley...$1278.  Because it's "sportier".  Basturds.

A Triumph Bobber Black or Indian Scout Bobber is under $1000 @ $965, and FTR1200 is $1760...ouch.
I'd ride this...


Even something like this doesn't seem like it'd be a bad ride.  Reviews all seem positive and it's cheap-ish at $8500 and only 3000 km!!
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/winnipeg/2010-yamaha-star-warrior-midnight-canadian-edition/1495338880


Insurance: $916

I need a bike... :P
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