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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.

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This one is being sold to make room in the garage.

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Originally Posted by High_Noon
Get a restored 1973 Norton

I would love having one to piddle around on, but I'll end up doing some extended touring on the machine I end up with.

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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.

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Here’s one of them. This sumbiatch can go through tires like a fat girl goes through donuts!! laugh laugh crazy

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Originally Posted by TonyRumore
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.

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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.

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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.


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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.


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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.

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Originally Posted by Jim in Idaho
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.


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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.

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Originally Posted by blairvt
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.

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Originally Posted by tndrbstr
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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.


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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.

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Originally Posted by benchman
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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.

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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 [Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]


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Originally Posted by Redneck
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 [Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]

That ought to cruise in comfort.

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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.

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Originally Posted by ackleydave
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.

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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!

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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.

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1978 R100/7 Beamer (just for you Higginez)


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Originally Posted by Jahrs
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Super sweet.

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I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.


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I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.


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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.

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Works great for camping in the mountain, trout fishing and gets very good gas mileage

The rifle scabbard was kind of a pain, now I just Bungy the rifle across the ppaniers and it is easier to camp with.

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I had a 1979 R100RS. Darn nice bike. Put 180,000 on it.

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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.


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I had a 1975 R90/6

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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 😂

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Always wanted a bike but I'm a clutz and prone to accidents and know I would kill myself on one. So I admire them from afar.

However I am digging the trikes!


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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.


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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.

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Originally Posted by High_Noon
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Slightly off topic. My step son is going to restore a 1950 600cc Norton.
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I don't know how to post a pic but I ride a 2000 Road King, Blue / Silver. Bought it new in November 1999.

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Slightly off topic. My step son is going to restore a 1950 600cc Norton.
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That should keep him busy, looks like a project..


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Get a restored 1973 Norton
Slightly off topic. My step son is going to restore a 1950 600cc Norton.
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That should keep him busy, looks like a project..
Yep. He most definitely likes a project and it looks like he got one.

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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 [Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]

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....


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I don't know how to post a pic but I ride a 2000 Road King, Blue / Silver. Bought it new in November 1999.
Great bike, that! Congrats....


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Originally Posted by Snowwolfe
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.

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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.

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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…



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A much better way to explore the beautiful backcountry and deviate off the "beaten path" so to speak. grin

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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.

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Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
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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.

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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.


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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.


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Get rid of that front tire. I ride TWs with a bunch of guys and we quickly learned to replace the Bridgestone Deathwing on the front.


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Get rid of that front tire. I ride TWs with a bunch of guys and we quickly learned to replace the Bridgestone Deathwing on the front.
The deathwings lol. I ditched the one on my xr650l. Terrible tire

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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.


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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.


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Originally Posted by blairvt
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Originally Posted by Snowwolfe
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.

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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.


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Originally Posted by Snowwolfe
Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
Originally Posted by Snowwolfe
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.

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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..


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2000 Kawasaki W650.

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Outstanding.

Thanks Paul.

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.


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The only one left is a glorified minibike.

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Originally Posted by blairvt
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Originally Posted by Snowwolfe
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.

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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.

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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.


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I just got one of my 2 150cc scooters sold. Now there's room beside the Honda ADV 150 scooter for something else.

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I could go a couple of different ways. Thinking very hard about an updater version of the Versys I used to have.

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Could also go back to a sport tourer.

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I might even go with another super scooter. There's something to be said for the simplicity of twist and go and a really quiet ride.

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Here’s one of them. This sumbiatch can go through tires like a fat girl goes through donuts!! laugh laugh crazy

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2000 Kawasaki W650.

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Outstanding.

Thanks Paul.

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.


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Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
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....

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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?

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Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
To my credit, it's the only thing I know very much about ... so what's left?

Actually Paul, it's a self-awareness issue. Read up on it. Never too late.

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Originally Posted by DryPowder
I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.


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I put a deposit on a '23 last month, they won't know until sometime this month if they can get one. Fingers crossed.


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Not current, but my current last one. And will in all likelihood be my last one.


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RiverRider,

Howdy.
Those came with a turbocharger at one point, you likely know that.


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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.


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Not current, but my current last one. And will in all likelihood be my last one.


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You guys ever see/ride one of these?

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I'm OK, the bike's... not. However, the juicy bits are being transferred over to a 2021, and it should be ripping again soon.


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Not current, but my current last one. And will in all likelihood be my last one.


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friend of mines Dad had one of those back in High School. We snuke it out a few times

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No. WTF is it?

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Originally Posted by ol_mike
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I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.


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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.

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I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.


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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 grin

Another gear would be nice.


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No. WTF is it?

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!


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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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Its a cool bike, apparently they made a 800 as well...

Thanks Johnn. They increased displacement to 800 in order to offset the smog stuff that had to be added. Has about the same power as the 650.

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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.
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Its a cool bike, apparently they made a 800 as well...

Thanks Johnn. They increased displacement to 800 in order to offset the smog stuff that had to be added. Has about the same power as the 650.

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Way nice.
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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.


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You guys ever see/ride one of these?

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No. WTF is it?

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!

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The only one left is a glorified minibike.

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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.

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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A much better way to explore the beautiful backcountry and deviate off the "beaten path" so to speak. grin

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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.
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You guys ever see/ride one of these?

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No. WTF is it?

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.


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I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.


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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!


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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.


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A much better way to explore the beautiful backcountry and deviate off the "beaten path" so to speak. grin

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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.
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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

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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.

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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 🙂

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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 ?


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Sold it 20 years ago to guy from Anchorage

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Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
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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.

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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.

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.

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Originally Posted by DryPowder
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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.

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Heck yeah!! Cool project!

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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.


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Originally Posted by DryPowder
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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.

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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.

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ATV wheel kit for TW?


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Originally Posted by ol_mike
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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.

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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.

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Very nice, I haven't ridden a new one, hear good things, they are big.


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A much better way to explore the beautiful backcountry and deviate off the "beaten path" so to speak. grin
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.

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6th gear is da chit! I get 50 mpg from my 07 Fat Boy, and it’s basically idling down the interstate.

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Originally Posted by DryPowder
I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.


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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. grin
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.
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Great bikes. Mine got 50+ MPG at elevation in CO. Do you recognize this CO landmark?

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Originally Posted by Jahrs
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I bought a new TW200 last year to back road and scout on.


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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 rode this for a few years in the 70s

Sold it 20 years ago to guy from Anchorage

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BSA? Love the chrome tank ànd fenders.

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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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Be careful on that scooter, sounds like a nice little bike.

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I rode this for a few years in the 70s

Sold it 20 years ago to guy from Anchorage

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BSA? Love the chrome tank ànd fenders.
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Last year they were made, I think mine may have been the very last one and they were on hurry to get to the pub.
Neat bike, it was a great ride, that engine was very noisy.!


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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.

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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.

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.

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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 think that was looking south out of Gateway?


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I think that was looking south out of Gateway?

Gateway it is. Looking at Palisade.

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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.

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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.

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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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Yep Paul the best riding in this state over there. Been through there several times and that's about where my pic. above was taken.


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Yep Paul the best riding in this state over there. Been through there several times and that's about where my pic. above was taken.

Your pic favored that part of the state. I love the ride along 141. I have seen elk, bighorns, mule deer and bear there.

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Yep Paul the best riding in this state over there. Been through there several times and that's about where my pic. above was taken.

Your pic favored that part of the state. I love the ride along 141. I have seen elk, bighorns, mule deer and bear there.

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Yep Paul the best riding in this state over there. Been through there several times and that's about where my pic. above was taken.

Your pic favored that part of the state. I love the ride along 141. I have seen elk, bighorns, mule deer and bear there.

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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.

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Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
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.

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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

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Originally Posted by SockPuppet
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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.

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Congrats on the bike, Paul, how's it working out for you?

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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.

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$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.


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$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.

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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.
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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.
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