From 2006-2012 I rode extensively, all over the country. I enjoyed it immensely. I sold off my big bikes and now just ride a scooter. With me being able to fully retire (draw social security) and move out of this schidthole in the next 2 years, I am getting the itch again. I can ride just about anything, but am about 98% sure I will have ABS. I'd love to have cruise control, but I don't want a large motorcycle and nothing under 750 has cruise. Looking at a Kawasaki Versys 650 pretty hard right now.
This is the current ride.
This one is being sold to make room in the garage.
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
I've got six motorcyles, but here is a pair of Victorys. The blue one is naturally aspirated and throws down 145 horse power at the rear wheel. The other one is supercharged on E85 and has 180 horse power. Either one will smoke kids on 600cc crotch rockets in the quarter mile. I also have an '87 FZR1000 with Nitrous and an Indian Road Master. And an RMZ450 motocross bike.
Tony
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Run it up, until you blow it up, then back it down a bit.
I've got six motorcyles, but here is a pair of Victorys. The blue one is naturally aspirated and throws down 145 horse power at the rear wheel. The other one is supercharged on E85 and has 180 horse power. Either one will smoke kids on 600cc crotch rockets in the quarter mile. I also have an '87 FZR1000 with Nitrous and an Indian Road Master. And an RMZ450 motocross bike.
Tony
Good looking stable. My last big bike was a Victory. I loved it. Just wish someone could come up with a sligthly scaled down, lighter weight 700ish CC version.
This one is currently still wintering in the garage. Little bitty 2017 Suzuki TU250X.
Low HP, low torque, low speed, it'll do 75 mph flat out, maybe 78 with a tailwind, but needs to be kicked down to 4th gear on any kind of long upgrade. On the plus side, it gets between 80-90 mpg, has a long history of a bullet proof engine and is dirt simple to maintain. And despite the low hp, low torque and low speed it's extremely nimble and a lot of fun to ride.
Had a 1970 Norton 750 Commando back in 1971. The epitome of 1940's British technology 30 years later - flat torque curve with great acceleration and it handled like it was on rails although I think the rear brake was only on there for show. I loved it.
Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery. Hit the target, all else is twaddle!
I enjoyed my KLR 650 immensely until a teen age girl on her phone attempted to murder me. I avoided the slaughter but it convinced me it was time to hang it up. Been riding since I was 6 years old and didn't want my luck to run out.
This one is currently still wintering in the garage. Little bitty 2017 Suzuki TU250X.
Low HP, low torque, low speed, it'll do 75 mph flat out, maybe 78 with a tailwind, but needs to be kicked down to 4th gear on any kind of long upgrade. On the plus side, it gets between 80-90 mpg, has a long history of a bullet proof engine and is dirt simple to maintain. And despite the low hp, low torque and low speed it's extremely nimble and a lot of fun to ride.
Had a 1970 Norton 750 Commando back in 1971. The epitome of 1940's British technology 30 years later - flat torque curve with great acceleration and it handled like it was on rails although I think the rear brake was only on there for show. I loved it.
I always like the classic good looks of those TUs. My friend had one, but I never took it for a spin.
I enjoyed my KLR 650 immensely until a teen age girl on her phone attempted to murder me. I avoided the slaughter but it convinced me it was time to hang it up. Been riding since I was 6 years old and didn't want my luck to run out.
If I ever buy another one it will most likely be a KLR, but I have enough now to get me out of this life dead.
I enjoyed my KLR 650 immensely until a teen age girl on her phone attempted to murder me. I avoided the slaughter but it convinced me it was time to hang it up. Been riding since I was 6 years old and didn't want my luck to run out.
If I ever buy another one it will most likely be a KLR. I have enough now to get me out of this life dead.
KLRs are the Swiss Army Knife of the motorcycle world.
Plain Jane 2009 Harley Lowrider. Nice bike, all stock. I'm an old guy, and I ride like one. My wife is usually on the back, and I don't want to kill her! Kinda a deviation for me. Most of my bikes have been more sport oriented. I've done it since 1972.
Plain Jane 2009 Harley Lowrider. Nice bike, all stock. I'm an old guy, and I ride like one. My wife is usually on the back, and I don't want to kill her! Kinda a deviation for me. Most of my bikes have been more sport oriented. I've done it since 1972.
That thing is clean! My first real motorcycle was a Honda XL100 that I bought in 1980. I have had everything from touring bikes, to super scooters, to sport bikes, to adventure bikes to dual sports and now these scooters. I guess it's in my blood. I ride like an old man too...most of the time.
Just got this one two weeks ago..a leftover new 2022 Trike.. Only because wife - in her current medical condition - cannot get on my other red one... I might use this only 1000-1500 miles/year.. When she's not on with me, I'll use my other red one that I've had for nearly 10 years now
Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
Just got this one two weeks ago..a leftover new 2022 Trike.. Only because wife - in her current medical condition - cannot get on my other red one... I might use this only 1000-1500 miles/year.. When she's not on with me, I'll use my other red one that I've had for nearly 10 years now
I've been tossing around the idea of getting back into motorcycling again. This time probably be an adventure bike like a klr, tenure or African. Been talking to a buddy about buying his non-running xs650 as something to ride until I save up enough for one of the above.
I've been tossing around the idea of getting back into motorcycling again. This time probably be an adventure bike like a klr, tenure or African. Been talking to a buddy about buying his non-running xs650 as something to ride until I save up enough for one of the above.
I friggin love the Africa Twin and Tenere. They'd be at the top of my list if I was willing to spend that much.
Plain Jane 2009 Harley Lowrider. Nice bike, all stock. I'm an old guy, and I ride like one. My wife is usually on the back, and I don't want to kill her! Kinda a deviation for me. Most of my bikes have been more sport oriented. I've done it since 1972.
That thing is clean! My first real motorcycle was a Honda XL100 that I bought in 1980. I have had everything from touring bikes, to super scooters, to sport bikes, to adventure bikes to dual sports and now these scooters. I guess it's in my blood. I ride like an old man too...most of the time.
Has 36,000 on it. It isn't hard to keep clean. I don't ride in bad weather much. I got it 3 years ago, with 10000 on the clock. Back when I commuted on a bike, I rode in everything. A lot more miles than now!
Plain Jane 2009 Harley Lowrider. Nice bike, all stock. I'm an old guy, and I ride like one. My wife is usually on the back, and I don't want to kill her! Kinda a deviation for me. Most of my bikes have been more sport oriented. I've done it since 1972.
That thing is clean! My first real motorcycle was a Honda XL100 that I bought in 1980. I have had everything from touring bikes, to super scooters, to sport bikes, to adventure bikes to dual sports and now these scooters. I guess it's in my blood. I ride like an old man too...most of the time.
Has 36,000 on it. It isn't hard to keep clean. I don't ride in bad weather much. I got it 3 years ago, with 10000 on the clock. Back when I commuted on a bike, I rode in everything. A lot more miles than now!
That's quite a bit of riding and she's pretty darn cherry for her age.
I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.
I have always liked those and could easily own one if I had better access to some trails and gravel roads. Man, they hold their value too. I have been surfing ads lately, and haven't found one selling for less than $4000.
I had a 1979 R100RS. Darn nice bike. Put 180,000 on it.
Nice bike for sure... I had a 79 R100RT that was sweet but not as sweet as the RS. I also had a 75 R90/6 (the one that hooked me). I've had a lot of Harleys, and various goldwings including a Valkyrie and none compare to to old airheads.
“No one in hell can ever say I went to Christ and He rejected me.
Picked up a little 250 Nighthawk last year to putt back and forth to work on the cheap after being without a 2 wheeler for several years. It feels like a bicycle compared to the cruisers I'd owned previously, but it was cheap, is really easy on gas, and just plain fun to buzz around country roads or in town. It's basically a 5 speed scooter 😂
The last four I owned were my most favorite. Each had a different style depending on my mood for that day. Suzuki V Strom 1050. Great do it all fun bike. It could of used cruise control. Kawasaki Z900, really fun but needed another 20-30 hp. Surprised it fit my old body Triumph Tiger 800. Very comfortable and fun. Kawasaki Concours 1400. Better be on your A game if you decided to open the throttle the entire way.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
"...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.
Just got this one two weeks ago..a leftover new 2022 Trike.. Only because wife - in her current medical condition - cannot get on my other red one... I might use this only 1000-1500 miles/year.. When she's not on with me, I'll use my other red one that I've had for nearly 10 years now
That ought to cruise in comfort.
Actually , it's hard as a rock.. Only have 6 miles on it and next thing I need to do is ease the shock's pre-load settings....
Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
The last four I owned were my most favorite. Each had a different style depending on my mood for that day. Suzuki V Strom 1050. Great do it all fun bike. It could of used cruise control. Kawasaki Z900, really fun but needed another 20-30 hp. Surprised it fit my old body Triumph Tiger 800. Very comfortable and fun. Kawasaki Concours 1400. Better be on your A game if you decided to open the throttle the entire way.
All great choices, and I'd happily own any of them. Those Concours are known for being able to run into the 100,000 mile mark. Very strong and reliable engines. Disappointed that Kawasaki never put cruise control on one. As I scan the market now, there are some good deals out there on them. I had a V-Strom 650 many years ago and rode it up in your neck of the woods.
The last four I owned were my most favorite. Each had a different style depending on my mood for that day. Suzuki V Strom 1050. Great do it all fun bike. It could of used cruise control. Kawasaki Z900, really fun but needed another 20-30 hp. Surprised it fit my old body Triumph Tiger 800. Very comfortable and fun. Kawasaki Concours 1400. Better be on your A game if you decided to open the throttle the entire way.
All great choices, and I'd happily own any of them. Those Concours are known for being able to run into the 100,000 mile mark. Very strong and reliable engines. Disappointed that Kawasaki never put cruise control on one. As I scan the market now, there are some good deals out there on them. I had a V-Strom 650 many years ago and rode it up in your neck of the woods.
I had that exact Vstrom. The buffeting from the windshield was terrible. I never could figure out how to fix that.
Not many people appreciate the pedigree and traditional lines of the Triumph Bonneville. This is a 2002 Bonneville America and has all the class of a clean road bike without a bunch of baggage hanging all over it…
I've never owned a motorcycle. I'm just a cyclist, and only that since age 50. I've really had a craving lately for one of these. It would be all the motor I ever need.
The last four I owned were my most favorite. Each had a different style depending on my mood for that day. Suzuki V Strom 1050. Great do it all fun bike. It could of used cruise control. Kawasaki Z900, really fun but needed another 20-30 hp. Surprised it fit my old body Triumph Tiger 800. Very comfortable and fun. Kawasaki Concours 1400. Better be on your A game if you decided to open the throttle the entire way.
All great choices, and I'd happily own any of them. Those Concours are known for being able to run into the 100,000 mile mark. Very strong and reliable engines. Disappointed that Kawasaki never put cruise control on one. As I scan the market now, there are some good deals out there on them. I had a V-Strom 650 many years ago and rode it up in your neck of the woods.
Agreed. Why Kawasaki has resisted the urge to update to electronic cruise control is beyond me. Even if they offered it as an option for $1k my bet is 75% of new buyers would opt for it.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
I had a Husqvarna 360 CR, the same bike the year before that won the motocross championship of the world, but the thing kept trying to leave without me. It idled at 123 db according to the company meter. Nope, it is quiet, street legal Honda CT110, the one with the big rack and high and low range for the trails and a Rokon for off road for me now. After 12 motorcycles, I’m done with the big ones.
My other auto is a .45
The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory
I've been tossing around the idea of getting back into motorcycling again. This time probably be an adventure bike like a klr, tenure or African. Been talking to a buddy about buying his non-running xs650 as something to ride until I save up enough for one of the above.
I friggin love the Africa Twin and Tenere. They'd be at the top of my list if I was willing to spend that much.
My son rides daily, weather and circumstances permitting. He makes it a point to ride some every month, lives in Missouri. He has always had 3 -5 bikes in the stable. Then he got a Honda Africa. After a few months he realized it was all he was riding anymore. Now it’s all he’s got.
Dang never heard of a honda Africa. Fairly new? I've been out of serious track and trail riding since around 2010. My last 2 diet bikes we're a 92 Husqvarna 250 and a 99 KX250 both 2 strokes.
“No one in hell can ever say I went to Christ and He rejected me.
The last four I owned were my most favorite. Each had a different style depending on my mood for that day. Suzuki V Strom 1050. Great do it all fun bike. It could of used cruise control. Kawasaki Z900, really fun but needed another 20-30 hp. Surprised it fit my old body Triumph Tiger 800. Very comfortable and fun. Kawasaki Concours 1400. Better be on your A game if you decided to open the throttle the entire way.
All great choices, and I'd happily own any of them. Those Concours are known for being able to run into the 100,000 mile mark. Very strong and reliable engines. Disappointed that Kawasaki never put cruise control on one. As I scan the market now, there are some good deals out there on them. I had a V-Strom 650 many years ago and rode it up in your neck of the woods.
I had that exact Vstrom. The buffeting from the windshield was terrible. I never could figure out how to fix that.
I bought an aftermarket screen for mine. I believe it was made by Givi. Huge improvement over the stock screen.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
The last four I owned were my most favorite. Each had a different style depending on my mood for that day. Suzuki V Strom 1050. Great do it all fun bike. It could of used cruise control. Kawasaki Z900, really fun but needed another 20-30 hp. Surprised it fit my old body Triumph Tiger 800. Very comfortable and fun. Kawasaki Concours 1400. Better be on your A game if you decided to open the throttle the entire way.
All great choices, and I'd happily own any of them. Those Concours are known for being able to run into the 100,000 mile mark. Very strong and reliable engines. Disappointed that Kawasaki never put cruise control on one. As I scan the market now, there are some good deals out there on them. I had a V-Strom 650 many years ago and rode it up in your neck of the woods.
Agreed. Why Kawasaki has resisted the urge to update to electronic cruise control is beyond me. Even if they offered it as an option for $1k my bet is 75% of new buyers would opt for it.
I've had a half-dozen bikes w/cruise control since 1984 and I wouldn't want to be without it now.. On long trips, resting the throttle hand can really ease the fatigue factor..
Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
I picked it up in Gig Harbor, Washington, and took 4 days to come down the coast to Marina del Rey, Ca. Kawasaki actually got the engineering drawings from BSA and used them to create an upgrade to the Bonneville 650. It has both electric and kick start. And uses a shaft, rather than chain, to drive overhead cams.
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
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Won't ever own a road bike again as I don't feel safe on the road here in my F-250 with the way the idiots drive. Multiple accidents on any given week on the 10 mile stretch from town to my house.
The last four I owned were my most favorite. Each had a different style depending on my mood for that day. Suzuki V Strom 1050. Great do it all fun bike. It could of used cruise control. Kawasaki Z900, really fun but needed another 20-30 hp. Surprised it fit my old body Triumph Tiger 800. Very comfortable and fun. Kawasaki Concours 1400. Better be on your A game if you decided to open the throttle the entire way.
All great choices, and I'd happily own any of them. Those Concours are known for being able to run into the 100,000 mile mark. Very strong and reliable engines. Disappointed that Kawasaki never put cruise control on one. As I scan the market now, there are some good deals out there on them. I had a V-Strom 650 many years ago and rode it up in your neck of the woods.
I had that exact Vstrom. The buffeting from the windshield was terrible. I never could figure out how to fix that.
You got that right about the buffeting. It fely like someone had your head in a paint shaker. The dirty air funneled up from the fairing and cam up behind the windshield against the tank. That's why aftermarket windscreens didn't solve the issue. I met a guy who built a spoiler of sorts, mounted it on the fairing and found clean air.
JLimbo, There are two of us with one of those things!!! Way more specialized than a minibike though. No equal for getting a deer or a bear out of a woods without trails. I once took a 10 point out over the top of a beaver dam. Try that with an ATV or UTV.
My other auto is a .45
The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory
I picked it up in Gig Harbor, Washington, and took 4 days to come down the coast to Marina del Rey, Ca. Kawasaki actually got the engineering drawings from BSA and used them to create an upgrade to the Bonneville 650. It has both electric and kick start. And uses a shaft, rather than chain, to drive overhead cams.
Its a cool bike, apparently they made a 800 as well. The early ones were nearly identical to the Beezzers of that era. Its particularly interesting when they made the retro they went to shaft driven OH cams, unlike the original pushrod motors.
For those without thumbs, it's s Garden fookin Island, not Hawaii
I rode extensively... I enjoyed it immensely... I sold off... With me being... I am getting... I can ride... I will have ABS...I'd love to.... I don't want....
Paul only starts threads about his favorite topic - himself.
I rode extensively... I enjoyed it immensely... I sold off... With me being... I am getting... I can ride... I will have ABS...I'd love to.... I don't want....
Paul only starts threads about his favorite topic - himself.
To my credit, it's the only thing I know very much about. Don't care to quote propaganda outlets or speak for others, so what's left?
That kinda rings a bell, but honestly I never knew a lot about these except the engine orientation made them kind of unique. I paid 50 bucks for it and got a bunch of spare parts for it as well. I fixed some wiring issues and bought a helmet and then rode it a little on weekends over a summer. Then I swapped it for a Colt Python. I don't miss the bike, but I wish I still had the Python.
Don't be the darkness.
America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.
I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.
I put a deposit on a '23 last month, they won't know until sometime this month if they can get one. Fingers crossed.
For the longest time, TWs wouldn't sell. I can remember dealers have 2-3 year old new stock. They seem to have caught a second wind. I wish the'd drop the XT250 motor into it.
I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.
I put a deposit on a '23 last month, they won't know until sometime this month if they can get one. Fingers crossed.
For the longest time, TWs wouldn't sell. I can remember dealers have 2-3 year old new stock. They seem to have caught a second wind. I wish the't drop the XT250 motor into it.
I stopped by my dealer last month and they didn't know the availability of the 2023 models either. The last thing I need is Another T Dub, I've still got my 2019
Another gear would be nice.
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Its a Hesketh, 1000Cc, the front two cylinders from a Cosworth V-8. A Australian buddy bought one years ago (80's), pretty unique. Lord Alexander Hesketh wanted to make motor bikes, did so for a few years... Had a Cock decal on the tank..... (rooster).
I rode it a couple of times, he shut the gas off on me once, I made sure I was in front after that!
For those without thumbs, it's s Garden fookin Island, not Hawaii
Dang never heard of a honda Africa. Fairly new? I've been out of serious track and trail riding since around 2010. My last 2 diet bikes we're a 92 Husqvarna 250 and a 99 KX250 both 2 strokes.
It's called the African Twin
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I loved riding and my “career” spanned at least 45 years. Then one day a lady decided to run a red light and hit me from behind. Three plates and 13 screws later my right shoulder still hurts every day as well as decreased mobility. I had to make a choice and I just can’t risk it anymore. You can be the best rider in the world but you can’t control how others drive. Stay safe when you ride. I’ll stick with a fast car from here on out. Yes, I miss it.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
I still have these two. An 03 Guzzi California Titanium and a 17 Road King. I'm mostly riding the HD these days. More comfortable for an old geezer. 😀 You should check out the Moto Guzzi V85TT. All reports I've heard have been positive and it's proving to be a mile burner on the tarmac and completely capable on the dirt roads.
Its a Hesketh, 1000Cc, the front two cylinders from a Cosworth V-8. A Australian buddy bought one years ago (80's), pretty unique. Lord Alexander Hesketh wanted to make motor bikes, did so for a few years... Had a Cock decal on the tank..... (rooster).
I rode it a couple of times, he shut the gas off on me once, I made sure I was in front after that!
Cool! That’s a new one on me.
Any idea what that is over there behind the Sportster? Surely it isn’t a Vincent!
Won't ever own a road bike again as I don't feel safe on the road here in my F-250 with the way the idiots drive. Multiple accidents on any given week on the 10 mile stretch from town to my house.
Windfall & JJHACK on here have one, I have a 84 Mototractor and Safariman had one in the classifieds, it was yellow, maybe an accessory to the Avalanche?
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Eagles may soar, but a weasel never got sucked into a jet turbine!
A much better way to explore the beautiful backcountry and deviate off the "beaten path" so to speak.
I rode with a guy last weekend that has a husky 250i. He loves the thing. I’m eyeballing the yz250x…….
Other than not having an electric start, the 250X is a phenomenal bike. Great motor, great suspension and razor sharp handling. My oldest son had one for 3 years and loved it. Rode it all over the Central Rockies.
Its a Hesketh, 1000Cc, the front two cylinders from a Cosworth V-8. A Australian buddy bought one years ago (80's), pretty unique. Lord Alexander Hesketh wanted to make motor bikes, did so for a few years... Had a Cock decal on the tank..... (rooster).
I rode it a couple of times, he shut the gas off on me once, I made sure I was in front after that!
Cool! That’s a new one on me.
Any idea what that is over there behind the Sportster? Surely it isn’t a Vincent!
I believe that is a Norton, there were a few Vincents around back in the day. Fairbanks had a lot of 2 wheelers around especially during and after the pipeline, guys would get off the slope with pockets full O cash and want a toy. I may have a few pics if anyone is interested.
The Hesketh never made the HP his Lordship was hoping for, ended up detuning it for some reason or another.
For those without thumbs, it's s Garden fookin Island, not Hawaii
I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.
I put a deposit on a '23 last month, they won't know until sometime this month if they can get one. Fingers crossed.
For the longest time, TWs wouldn't sell. I can remember dealers have 2-3 year old new stock. They seem to have caught a second wind. I wish the'd drop the XT250 motor into it.
Yes it used to be they always had left-over models, I think that's part of the shortage jive. I think dealers are under contact to take a brands bikes every year whether the last years model on the dealers floor has sold or not. In ft. walton beach a local dealer had a brand-new model and new in crate dating back three previous years. < Obama economy. You'd think they would be willing to wheelNdeal on the unsold models but they would only come off of MSRP ? $150 ... Two dealerships in the area went out of business and the bikes were repo'd by the manufacturer. Anyway, I'm buying a TW to hunt/trap/scout with. Very simple and reliable, quiet, 75mpg etc..
Story; There was a cross-country race out west somewhere 10-12 years ago, someone on TW200 forum posted it. Really rough area steep/woods/boulder fields/side-hilling/washed out roads/etc. , every kind of bike, all against one another. KTM's/Huskies/CR-F/YZ 250/300/450/+? . Two old'ish guys entered on TW's just for fun. The big bikes blasted off and gone, t-dubs trailing the pack. These two guys rode together and helped each other push/pull/drag the t-dubs across the countryside. Long story less long, when they got within sight of the finish-line people started running towards them clapping. They thought they had taken so long that these people were glad they didn't have to come and rescue them. They were embarrassed until they were informed they were the only two to make it to the finish. Most riders had turned around and went back.
Here's a comparison of t-dub vs slightly bigger CC big on hillclimb. I couldn't find the video of t-dub with a few 230cc/250cc bikes climbing hills, t-dubs fat back tire works..
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I Rode with a guy last weekend who has a new TW200, while 2 of us were on WR250Rs. It actually did better than I expected!
A TW can do a lot of things 'ok' , it's not meant to be fast, hit jumps, do wheelies, stand-up on the pegs and blow across rough terrain. It's not for thrills and redlining the engine down trails. To me it's a bike to get me and my gear somewhere quietly and then back home, helping me cover a lot of ground instead of walking.
I almost went with a Honda Trail-125, it just wouldn't have enough power and traction for what I plan on doing when I get moved back to Idaho.. If I were going to remain living here in Arkansas I'd have bought the little Honda.
I'll use the TW for wolf hunting, scouting, howling/glassing in search of a pack.
PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!!
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A much better way to explore the beautiful backcountry and deviate off the "beaten path" so to speak.
I rode with a guy last weekend that has a husky 250i. He loves the thing. I’m eyeballing the yz250x…….
Other than not having an electric start, the 250X is a phenomenal bike. Great motor, great suspension and razor sharp handling. My oldest son had one for 3 years and loved it. Rode it all over the Central Rockies.
Great picture!👍🏻
I owned a 2003 yz250 years ago. I regret selling it. Great engine, tuned stock suspension was good enough for me. Easy to work on/re build etc…
The yz250x has my attention these days and I don’t mind not having electric start.
What Husky do you have? 350fe? How do you like the Rekluse?
I looked closer and see it’s a fx350. Nice bike, wbyfan
V-Strom does a lot of things well. I’ve been out of the MC game for a while, but guys used to use a large O-ring as a low rent throttle lock.
Motorcycles were my everyday transportation into my 40’s. These things are called ‘motorcycle throttle assists’, once I tried one I didn’t ride without one. Especially valuable on those all-day interstate grinds.
Not a cruise control of course but a big help, right up there with earplugs and the heated hand grips my Beemer had 🙂
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
A friend of mine up north has an older TW200 back in the garage that he would sell. It needs a new battery and the fact that it is electric start only is one of the reasons that he doesn’t like it. He starts it by bump starting it, but he bought an e bike that he likes better. A trail bike with a clutch will stall if the going gets slow and rough. Honda solved both those issues with the kick starter and automatic clutch on the CT90 and CT110.
My other auto is a .45
The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory
2009 Suzuki DL-650 I purchased new in 2010. It's worked out real well for me over the years. Comfortable, reliable, fast enough to keep me happy. Excellent range.
I try to make at least one "big" trip on it every year.
I would like to try one of these. If I can pick up a bike on Copart, I'll probably try it.
I'd be interested in seeing how that rides too.
Originally Posted by ol_mike
Originally Posted by DryPowder
I would like to try one of these. If I can pick up a bike on Copart, I'll probably try it.
LIKE ! ! ! The ultimate off pavement adventure bike.
$10K ?
I've got some of my parts, I just need some time to start getting things put together. I'm going to try and get a wide front end on my T Dub.
ATV wheel kit for TW?
Kind of but not really a kit. This should work but I'm on my own for the R&D and working the kinks out. I want to get it going before I give any advice in case the theory doesn't line up with reality.
I think the guy in Arkansas who sells the rear trailer wheel conversion is also working on a ATV front end kit. I was scared he was going to reuse the T Dub front forks in his kit so I went the DIY route. I wanted to upgrade the forks when I widened to front end.
I'll keep you in the loop as this comes together.
Last edited by DryPowder; 04/06/23.
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A much better way to explore the beautiful backcountry and deviate off the "beaten path" so to speak.
I rode with a guy last weekend that has a husky 250i. He loves the thing. I’m eyeballing the yz250x…….
Other than not having an electric start, the 250X is a phenomenal bike. Great motor, great suspension and razor sharp handling. My oldest son had one for 3 years and loved it. Rode it all over the Central Rockies.
Great picture!👍🏻
I owned a 2003 yz250 years ago. I regret selling it. Great engine, tuned stock suspension was good enough for me. Easy to work on/re build etc…
The yz250x has my attention these days and I don’t mind not having electric start.
What Husky do you have? 350fe? How do you like the Rekluse?
I looked closer and see it’s a fx350. Nice bike, wbyfan
If I could do it over again I would've saved the money and kept the stock clutch. I was initially trying to turn the FX into something it's not...a do it all bike. Even with the Rekluse, in tight, technical and rocky terrain, it would stall. Additionally, the engine braking was annoying and tiresome. My TE-300 is exponetially better for this type of riding. Now, when the terrain is open and more flowy, the FX is absolutely amazing. I'll take it every time over my 300. For the more open, flowy riding a Rekluse is not needed.
2009 Suzuki DL-650 I purchased new in 2010. It's worked out real well for me over the years. Comfortable, reliable, fast enough to keep me happy. Excellent range.
I try to make at least one "big" trip on it every year.
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I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.
I put a deposit on a '23 last month, they won't know until sometime this month if they can get one. Fingers crossed.
For the longest time, TWs wouldn't sell. I can remember dealers have 2-3 year old new stock. They seem to have caught a second wind. I wish the'd drop the XT250 motor into it.
Yes it used to be they always had left-over models, I think that's part of the shortage jive. I think dealers are under contact to take a brands bikes every year whether the last years model on the dealers floor has sold or not. In ft. walton beach a local dealer had a brand-new model and new in crate dating back three previous years. < Obama economy. You'd think they would be willing to wheelNdeal on the unsold models but they would only come off of MSRP ? $150 ... Two dealerships in the area went out of business and the bikes were repo'd by the manufacturer. Anyway, I'm buying a TW to hunt/trap/scout with. Very simple and reliable, quiet, 75mpg etc..
Story; There was a cross-country race out west somewhere 10-12 years ago, someone on TW200 forum posted it. Really rough area steep/woods/boulder fields/side-hilling/washed out roads/etc. , every kind of bike, all against one another. KTM's/Huskies/CR-F/YZ 250/300/450/+? . Two old'ish guys entered on TW's just for fun. The big bikes blasted off and gone, t-dubs trailing the pack. These two guys rode together and helped each other push/pull/drag the t-dubs across the countryside. Long story less long, when they got within sight of the finish-line people started running towards them clapping. They thought they had taken so long that these people were glad they didn't have to come and rescue them. They were embarrassed until they were informed they were the only two to make it to the finish. Most riders had turned around and went back.
Here's a comparison of t-dub vs slightly bigger CC big on hillclimb. I couldn't find the video of t-dub with a few 230cc/250cc bikes climbing hills, t-dubs fat back tire works..
I hope it's low to the ground for your sake. 23" inseam and a 56" waist. I'm thinking a motocross or trail bike b too tall.
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A much better way to explore the beautiful backcountry and deviate off the "beaten path" so to speak.
I rode with a guy last weekend that has a husky 250i. He loves the thing. I’m eyeballing the yz250x…….
Other than not having an electric start, the 250X is a phenomenal bike. Great motor, great suspension and razor sharp handling. My oldest son had one for 3 years and loved it. Rode it all over the Central Rockies.
Great picture!👍🏻
I owned a 2003 yz250 years ago. I regret selling it. Great engine, tuned stock suspension was good enough for me. Easy to work on/re build etc…
The yz250x has my attention these days and I don’t mind not having electric start.
What Husky do you have? 350fe? How do you like the Rekluse?
I looked closer and see it’s a fx350. Nice bike, wbyfan
If I could do it over again I would've saved the money and kept the stock clutch. I was initially trying to turn the FX into something it's not...a do it all bike. Even with the Rekluse, in tight, technical and rocky terrain, it would stall. Additionally, the engine braking was annoying and tiresome. My TE-300 is exponetially better for this type of riding. Now, when the terrain is open and more flowy, the FX is absolutely amazing. I'll take it every time over my 300. For the more open, flowy riding a Rekluse is not needed.
🤘🏻
I watched a YT video about some gals that died driving a trail to Imogene Pass. That is not for the faint of heart 😳
I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.
I put a deposit on a '23 last month, they won't know until sometime this month if they can get one. Fingers crossed.
For the longest time, TWs wouldn't sell. I can remember dealers have 2-3 year old new stock. They seem to have caught a second wind. I wish the'd drop the XT250 motor into it.
Yes it used to be they always had left-over models, I think that's part of the shortage jive. I think dealers are under contact to take a brands bikes every year whether the last years model on the dealers floor has sold or not. In ft. walton beach a local dealer had a brand-new model and new in crate dating back three previous years. < Obama economy. You'd think they would be willing to wheelNdeal on the unsold models but they would only come off of MSRP ? $150 ... Two dealerships in the area went out of business and the bikes were repo'd by the manufacturer. Anyway, I'm buying a TW to hunt/trap/scout with. Very simple and reliable, quiet, 75mpg etc..
Story; There was a cross-country race out west somewhere 10-12 years ago, someone on TW200 forum posted it. Really rough area steep/woods/boulder fields/side-hilling/washed out roads/etc. , every kind of bike, all against one another. KTM's/Huskies/CR-F/YZ 250/300/450/+? . Two old'ish guys entered on TW's just for fun. The big bikes blasted off and gone, t-dubs trailing the pack. These two guys rode together and helped each other push/pull/drag the t-dubs across the countryside. Long story less long, when they got within sight of the finish-line people started running towards them clapping. They thought they had taken so long that these people were glad they didn't have to come and rescue them. They were embarrassed until they were informed they were the only two to make it to the finish. Most riders had turned around and went back.
Here's a comparison of t-dub vs slightly bigger CC big on hillclimb. I couldn't find the video of t-dub with a few 230cc/250cc bikes climbing hills, t-dubs fat back tire works..
I hope it's low to the ground for your sake. 23" inseam and a 56" waist. I'm thinking a motocross or trail bike b too tall.
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I would like to try one of these. If I can pick up a bike on Copart, I'll probably try it.
I'd be interested in seeing how that rides too.
Originally Posted by ol_mike
Originally Posted by DryPowder
I would like to try one of these. If I can pick up a bike on Copart, I'll probably try it.
LIKE ! ! ! The ultimate off pavement adventure bike.
$10K ?
I've got some of my parts, I just need some time to start getting things put together. I'm going to try and get a wide front end on my T Dub.
ATV wheel kit for TW?
Kind of but not really a kit. This should work but I'm on my own for the R&D and working the kinks out. I want to get it going before I give any advice in case the theory doesn't line up with reality.
I think the guy in Arkansas who sells the rear trailer wheel conversion is also working on a ATV front end kit. I was scared he was going to reuse the T Dub front forks in his kit so I went the DIY route. I wanted to upgrade the forks when I widened to front end.
I'll keep you in the loop as this comes together.
I have his rear hub kit. I had to put it on my lathe and recut all the trunnions as they were out of plane. He's a little sloppy
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I would like to try one of these. If I can pick up a bike on Copart, I'll probably try it.
I'd be interested in seeing how that rides too.
Originally Posted by ol_mike
Originally Posted by DryPowder
I would like to try one of these. If I can pick up a bike on Copart, I'll probably try it.
LIKE ! ! ! The ultimate off pavement adventure bike.
$10K ?
I've got some of my parts, I just need some time to start getting things put together. I'm going to try and get a wide front end on my T Dub.
ATV wheel kit for TW?
Kind of but not really a kit. This should work but I'm on my own for the R&D and working the kinks out. I want to get it going before I give any advice in case the theory doesn't line up with reality.
I think the guy in Arkansas who sells the rear trailer wheel conversion is also working on a ATV front end kit. I was scared he was going to reuse the T Dub front forks in his kit so I went the DIY route. I wanted to upgrade the forks when I widened to front end.
I'll keep you in the loop as this comes together.
I have his rear hub kit. I had to put it on my lathe and recut all the trunnions as they were out of plane. He's a little sloppy
That's good to know, what did he say about it?
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This is what I ended up doing. 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200. Has cruise, abs, shaft drive, traction control, ride modes, and Russell Day Long custom seat. 27000 miles. These engines are extremely long lived generally. Lots of riders have run them over 100K miles. One rider has over 300,000 on his.
When I hop off the bike, I feel kinda neutral about it. There's nothing that I say I love, and there's nothing that's horrible about it.
Power is very good, comfort is very good, handling is good, agility is decent, and the brakes are so so. The front brake is good, while the back brake is weak and mushy. It takes a pretty good jab to get it to do anything, then ABS kicks in before the brakes do much slowing. The engine is unrefined and makes a lot of interesting noises. Vibration is there, but not obtrusive. The exhaust note is wonderful...when it can be heard over the mechanical sounds of the engine. On/off throttle response is very jerky in sport mode and jerky in standard mode. Wind management is excellent. Fuel economy is good. I haven't really tested the suspension, but it's going to end up being good for my needs.
This is what I ended up doing. 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200. Has cruise, abs, shaft drive, traction control, ride modes, and Russell Day Long custom seat. 27000 miles. These engines are extremely long lived generally. Lots of riders have run them over 100K miles. One rider has over 300,000 on his.
When I hop off the bike, I feel kinda neutral about it. There's nothing that I say I love, and there's nothing that's horrible about it.
Power is very good, comfort is very good, handling is good, agility is decent, and the brakes are so so. The front brake is good, while the back brake is weak and mushy. It takes a pretty good jab to get it to do anything, then ABS kicks in before the brakes do much slowing. The engine is unrefined and makes a lot of interesting noises. Vibration is there, but not obtrusive. The exhaust note is wonderful...when it can be heard over the mechanical sounds of the engine. On/off throttle response is very jerky in sport mode and jerky in standard mode. Wind management is excellent. Fuel economy is good. I haven't really tested the suspension, but it's going to end up being good for my needs.
Congrats on the bike, Paul, how's it working out for you?
Picked up a KTM 890 a while back and I've been very pleased with it so far:
Mercy ceases to be a virtue when it enables further injustice. -Brent Weeks
I've got quite possibly the most impractical motorcycle that any 67 year old man could have. It has a 75 mile range. The rear end is slammed so low that the shocks have virtually no movement at all,....they're like struts. The bars are too low, the pegs are too far forward, it vibrates pretty good until about 85 where it smooths out a bit. So I often find myself flirting with triple digit speeds on the interstate just to smooth it out--which makes the loose, 67 year old skin on my face fold back until I look like some type of geriatric gargoyle and blows my knees out to the side like a pair of bat wings
Actually, it's made to appeal to somebody about 25 years old. But it's a hoot to take two Aleve, fill the tank, and go beat myself up on it.
This is what I ended up doing. 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200. Has cruise, abs, shaft drive, traction control, ride modes, and Russell Day Long custom seat. 27000 miles. These engines are extremely long lived generally. Lots of riders have run them over 100K miles. One rider has over 300,000 on his.
When I hop off the bike, I feel kinda neutral about it. There's nothing that I say I love, and there's nothing that's horrible about it.
Power is very good, comfort is very good, handling is good, agility is decent, and the brakes are so so. The front brake is good, while the back brake is weak and mushy. It takes a pretty good jab to get it to do anything, then ABS kicks in before the brakes do much slowing. The engine is unrefined and makes a lot of interesting noises. Vibration is there, but not obtrusive. The exhaust note is wonderful...when it can be heard over the mechanical sounds of the engine. On/off throttle response is very jerky in sport mode and jerky in standard mode. Wind management is excellent. Fuel economy is good. I haven't really tested the suspension, but it's going to end up being good for my needs.
Congrats on the bike, Paul, how's it working out for you?
Picked up a KTM 890 a while back and I've been very pleased with it so far:
I never warmed up to it and have moved on. When I finally got it out in less than calm conditions, it was HORRIBLE in gusty winds, particularly in cross winds. I also had a fork seal leak that I paid $800 to have repaired. It started leaking again. Took it back to the shop. They said they "think they got it fixed." I traded it in. Talk about a radical change in direction.
$800 for a fork seal...ouch. I've always done them myself but couldn't imagine they would charge that. I've known a few folks who have gone the larger scooter route and rave about the comfort and practicality. The KTM is my most street-oriented bike but I still want the ability to hit dirtier stuff when I see a new road and wonder where it goes.
Mercy ceases to be a virtue when it enables further injustice. -Brent Weeks
$800 for a fork seal...ouch. I've always done them myself but couldn't imagine they would charge that. I've known a few folks who have gone the larger scooter route and rave about the comfort and practicality. The KTM is my most street-oriented bike but I still want the ability to hit dirtier stuff when I see a new road and wonder where it goes.
It's very labor intensive. You have to have a special stand and remove the entire triple tree and a lot of other stuff.
Wow. Nice bikes! I don't know how I missed this! Here are mine. I do ride both daily (weather permitting). I am a dinosaur 1984 Shovelhead FXEF Fatbob SuperGlide and 1992 Evo FXSTC Softail Custom.
Wow. Nice bikes! I don't know how I missed this! Here are mine. I do ride both daily (weather permitting). I am a dinosaur 1984 Shovelhead FXEF Fatbob SuperGlide and 1992 Evo FXSTC Softail Custom.