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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1260 on: October 15, 2018, 10:44:27 am »
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1261 on: October 26, 2018, 04:42:43 pm »
KTM 790 Advenutre R anyone? It's a dual sport with Duke lights.



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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1262 on: October 26, 2018, 04:47:26 pm »
Oh my....I like it more than the Duke!
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1263 on: October 27, 2018, 07:24:11 pm »
Managed one last ride on the CRF250L before Winter kicks in.  Although I was surprised by snow this morning, so that nearly put me off!  My main thought was, can I get the bike onto the trailer without falling over...

I drove out to Ganaraska Forest, which is 11,000 acres of bloody amazing trails.  Everything from wide fire roads, to fast dual track, to tight and technical single track through the forest.  I have some trails near my house but this place is really worth the drive!  The CRF does really well here, just the right amount of power, especially for my skill level.

Two things worth mentioning.  I installed some tie down strap rings to both the bike forks and the trailer, best few quid I've ever spent!  They are rated to 2,000lbs so are pretty strong, and now my tie downs don't bounce loose.  Also got a Kriega tail pack, which comes in very handy for wallet, phone, keys etc.  I also managed to fit a rain jacket in there.  Now I don't have to wear a backpack, which is good.

















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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1264 on: October 27, 2018, 09:13:55 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on October 26, 2018, 04:42:43 pm
KTM 790 Advenutre R anyone? It's a dual sport with Duke lights.





WTF?  Stop it.
 I'm trying to curb my spending, now I want really bad.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1265 on: October 27, 2018, 09:22:39 pm »
Quote from: Triple Bob on October 27, 2018, 07:24:11 pm
Managed one last ride on the CRF250L before Winter kicks in.  Although I was surprised by snow this morning, so that nearly put me off!  My main thought was, can I get the bike onto the trailer without falling over...







:)

We'll have to try and arrange a Ganny ride next year, sounds like fun.

I noticed you aren't using a fork support brace when trailering.  They really firm things up and the straps stay tight, plus it saves your forks.
I made mine out of a 2x4
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1266 on: October 27, 2018, 09:23:51 pm »


Quote from: blur911 on October 27, 2018, 09:13:55 pm


WTF?  Stop it.
 I'm trying to curb my spending, now I want really bad.



Me too!

Fack.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1267 on: October 27, 2018, 09:46:52 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on October 27, 2018, 09:22:39 pm

I noticed you aren't using a fork support brace when trailering.  They really firm things up and the straps stay tight, plus it saves your forks.
I made mine out of a 2x4

Yeah, and they can also keep you from losing your bike off the trailer. Even if the straps are fairly tight, any bump that compresses the suspension will put slack in the cables and the hooks can come loose. With the fork brace, straps always stay tight.

Anyway TB, good job on getting out for a last ride! I did the same today. Had a great ride until the very end when I tipped it over on a patch of ice. Got my finger caught between the clutch lever & bark buster, and sprained it pretty good. Still hurts like hell. Guess my season is over for real now.  :(
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1268 on: October 28, 2018, 08:38:25 am »
Good point, I'll make or buy a support brace!

Yep we should get together for a ride next year for sure!
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1269 on: October 28, 2018, 09:51:51 am »
just noticed Kawasaki has a new middleweight cruiser...the latest Vulcan 900 Custom...looks great...$10k and has everything i'd want in a cruiser.


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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1270 on: October 29, 2018, 10:11:53 am »
Quote from: blur911 on October 27, 2018, 09:13:55 pm
Quote from: DKaz on October 26, 2018, 04:42:43 pm
KTM 790 Advenutre R anyone? It's a dual sport with Duke lights.





WTF?  Stop it.
 I'm trying to curb my spending, now I want really bad.

Bike looks nice although I think at that point I would go for the Husky 701. A back to back comparison on good tires would be fun.

This trend towards downsizing (weight reduction) is a good one. I think everyone who regularly goes off pavement soon realizes their is little adventure in the adventure bikes. If you truly want to ride like what is in the pic you need to keep going down and look at the KTM500 / Husky FE501 though.

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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1271 on: October 29, 2018, 10:33:30 am »
The husky 701 can't eat up the miles like a KTM adventure can though.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1272 on: October 29, 2018, 10:52:03 am »
Quote from: rrocket on October 29, 2018, 10:33:30 am
The husky 701 can't eat up the miles like a KTM adventure can though.

Oh for sure but I laugh because promotional pics never show a rider "eating miles" on the road but rather power slides in the dirt...When riders are buying these things I think they have images of the latter rather than the former running through their heads. I ran into many many many adventure riders struggling in the backwoods of BC this past summer. Wrestling heavy beasts, loaded like Himalayan yaks with dual sport rubber. There wasn't a lot of adventure going on.  I was packing a toothbrush, extra capacity tank and a credit card lol.



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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1273 on: October 29, 2018, 11:12:00 am »
Quote from: ktm525 on October 29, 2018, 10:52:03 am
Quote from: rrocket on October 29, 2018, 10:33:30 am
The husky 701 can't eat up the miles like a KTM adventure can though.

Oh for sure but I laugh because promotional pics never show a rider "eating miles" on the road but rather power slides in the dirt...When riders are buying these things I think they have images of the latter rather than the former running through their heads. I ran into many many many adventure riders struggling in the backwoods of BC this past summer. Wrestling heavy beasts, loaded like Himalayan yaks with dual sport rubber. There wasn't a lot of adventure going on.  I was packing a toothbrush, extra capacity tank and a credit card lol.

Interesting. All the adventure riders I know would never think about backwoods, strictly dirt bikes and a few atv's where I ride. I know about 12 adventure riders here that run railway trails, back roads and the odd time some sand in the Grey, Huron and Bruce area's on Ontario. I can't fathom backwoods especially with major elevations you have.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1274 on: October 29, 2018, 02:18:41 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on October 27, 2018, 09:13:55 pm
WTF?  Stop it.
 I'm trying to curb my spending, now I want really bad.

 :rofl2: We are a forum of enablers, we enable people. You're welcome.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1275 on: October 29, 2018, 02:19:42 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on October 29, 2018, 02:18:41 pm
Quote from: blur911 on October 27, 2018, 09:13:55 pm
WTF?  Stop it.
 I'm trying to curb my spending, now I want really bad.

 :rofl2: We are a forum of enablers, we enable people. You're welcome.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1276 on: October 29, 2018, 02:34:09 pm »
Wait until demo days!

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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1277 on: October 30, 2018, 02:00:13 pm »
Quote from: Triple Bob on October 27, 2018, 07:24:11 pm
... Also got a Kriega tail pack, which comes in very handy for wallet, phone, keys etc.  I also managed to fit a rain jacket in there.  Now I don't have to wear a backpack, which is good.


:)

Which Kriega did you get?  I was thinking about snagging one too.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1278 on: October 30, 2018, 02:12:17 pm »
Quote from: DriverJeff on October 30, 2018, 02:00:13 pm
Quote from: Triple Bob on October 27, 2018, 07:24:11 pm
... Also got a Kriega tail pack, which comes in very handy for wallet, phone, keys etc.  I also managed to fit a rain jacket in there.  Now I don't have to wear a backpack, which is good.


:)

Which Kriega did you get?  I was thinking about snagging one too.
I was considering the Kriega too but ended up with the Enduristan. You can read my review here:  https://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php?topic=98990.msg1384032#msg1384032

Can't go wrong with either. Both high quality, high function packs.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1279 on: November 06, 2018, 09:25:24 pm »
Quote from: DriverJeff on October 30, 2018, 02:00:13 pm
Quote from: Triple Bob on October 27, 2018, 07:24:11 pm
... Also got a Kriega tail pack, which comes in very handy for wallet, phone, keys etc.  I also managed to fit a rain jacket in there.  Now I don't have to wear a backpack, which is good.


:)

Which Kriega did you get?  I was thinking about snagging one too.

This:

https://fortnine.ca/en/kriega-rally-pack-krr25

It is small though, so make sure it's the right size for what you want.
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