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Post by Senna1Rossi on May 20, 2016 12:35:15 GMT -5
I think we may have several dual-sport bike owners here...
I think I want to buy a used dual-sport bike, so I could go on one-day adventure rides with me nephews (one has one, and the other wants to get an adventure bike soon). I definitely want to get one that's street legal with plates and all the lights. I'm guessing they want to travel half/half roads, and off-roads.
I've never even rode a moto-x or off-road motorcycles, so I don't know where, or what to look for... Could yous youts help me where I should look for researching, or what kina bikes?? Any good forums for dual-sport / adventure specific motorcycles (like 49ccscoot)??
Thanks!
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Post by Senna1Rossi on May 20, 2016 15:52:52 GMT -5
what do you think of this used one?? 1994 Suzuki DR350S it's a kickstart only model $875 I just have to drive 9hours to San Fran... eeeek   |
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Post by spaz12 on May 20, 2016 15:59:31 GMT -5
what do you think of this used one?? 1994 Suzuki DR350S it's a kickstart only model $875 I just have to drive 9hours to San Fran... eeeek That's too small to ride all the way to Cali and back. My 400, even with the sprockets I have on it now doesn't really like the freeway. Try to find a 450 or bigger and liquid cooled. |
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Post by spaz12 on May 20, 2016 16:02:55 GMT -5
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Post by spaz12 on May 20, 2016 16:14:24 GMT -5
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Post by spaz12 on May 20, 2016 16:19:13 GMT -5
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Post by 2stroked on May 20, 2016 16:49:24 GMT -5
The older two stroke Husqy's were mother friggin beasts.
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Post by Senna1Rossi on May 20, 2016 17:21:31 GMT -5
what do you think of this used one?? 1994 Suzuki DR350S it's a kickstart only model $875 I just have to drive 9hours to San Fran... eeeek That's too small to ride all the way to Cali and back. My 400, even with the sprockets I have on it now doesn't really like the freeway. Try to find a 450 or bigger and liquid cooled. No, I was gonna drive there with trailer and trailer it back.
Hmmm, not good bike, huh?
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Post by Senna1Rossi on May 20, 2016 17:26:17 GMT -5
Spaz, I think those bikes are too big for me, and are too much like a pure dirt bike. I think I may need like a trail bike... My nephew will be getting this:  and me other nephew will be riding this:  |
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Post by spaz12 on May 20, 2016 18:19:39 GMT -5
That's too small to ride all the way to Cali and back. My 400, even with the sprockets I have on it now doesn't really like the freeway. Try to find a 450 or bigger and liquid cooled. No, I was gonna drive there with trailer and trailer it back.
Hmmm, not good bike, huh?
If you're going to trailer it then there's nothing wrong with it. I ass umed that you were going to ride it there. |
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Post by spaz12 on May 20, 2016 18:21:52 GMT -5
And I have a buddy that's 5'5" and rides my supermoto all the time. Just throwing that out there
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Post by moofus02 on May 21, 2016 17:46:00 GMT -5
I've road everything I can get my hands on. I really like the 650 duel sports but the 350 to 400 are lighter. If highway speed (70 plus)isn't needed even a 250 is ok but the bigger motors are more forgiving off road you just pay for it with extra weight. In 5 ft 7 in with a 30 in inseam and have road lots of bikes with a seat height over 35 in with out a big issue. Just have to shift off to the side of the seat to touch at a stop. Most you can lower some if needed fairly easy. I really like the kawasaki klr650 for an all around bike
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Post by mclark999 on May 21, 2016 17:52:38 GMT -5
Can't best a KLR 650 for usability and value. I'd like to get an SM 400
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Post by aeroxbud on May 22, 2016 17:54:57 GMT -5
With a bike like a Triumph Tiger your not going to be tackling any serious off road route. something like a Kawasaki KLR, Suzuki DRZ, or perhaps even some thing like a Vstrom might fit the bill.
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Post by birdman on May 22, 2016 19:03:53 GMT -5
I wish I had a dual sport in my fleet. I been pondering selling the suzuki to get one.
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