Jon and Jerry, you are both correct. I would love a bike like a KLR, F650, or F800, but none of those bikes are in my near future. A dual sport bike will work...
Is there a "long" lever recommendation to allow "big boots" to be used easily? I know that there are back-set pegs, but a long lever makes more sense to me....
Did Fred tell you he just did 30 days floating the Colorado River? What a life!!! I haven't ridden with him yet but I'm looking forward to it. Heck, I...
In a previous post yesterday on tires for a KLR someone wrote "I run 21 psi front and back to avoid a pinch flat." Can someone tell me what a pinch flat is and...
there is at least one company making one, can't remember who, but google should get you there. one thing to consider is a longer lever puts the end out of...
You're welcome, I usually just order it from OTD in Auburn. I pay a little extra but it helps to keep a good relationship. There are a number of online dealers...
pinch flat, or "snake bite," is actually from running too low a pressure. the tube gets pinched between the rim, tire, and an obstacle and puts two holes in...
i'm with ricky, always good to support the local guy if they're good. roseville yamaha sells tires at cost to get you in the door... hard to beat their...
I think I'm going to purchase a 2009 TE610 when they finally arrive at the dealers in about 2 weeks. I done so much research, I've gone blind. Who owns one...
John, A lot of riders like them and over the years, they have had their share of success......but......dealer support would be a major priority if I were...
what kind of riding do you wanna do? some of the guys that bought te610's for trail riding have found them too big and have traded for or are looking for...
I wanted the TE610 also. Even put a deposit down on a 09 TE but I couldn't wait and they had a screaming deal on an 08 SM610 so I bought it. There are less...
Yeah compared to my 2007 1200GS Adventure most dirt bikes seem small. Even the F800GS seemed small when I test rode it and I think the weight difference...
Whoa DUDE!!! Do you ride a bike because it meets your "good sense" or do you ride because of your "emotions" For me, if I wanted to follow "good sense" I would...
Don't encouurage me. Sent from my iPhone On May 2, 2009, at 11:33 AM, "Frank Lang" <wesle616@...> wrote: Whoa DUDE!!! Do you ride a bike because it meets...
I agree. I have had horrible service at Capitol Yamaha. There parts dept has been rude to me many times. They really hung me out to dry the last time I ordered...
Ok so here's the situation i used to own a klr 650 loved the bike but really feel it was geared heavier towards the road vs the dirt. I wanna another dual...
OK Frank, I put $500 down on a 2009 TE610 yesterday in Vacaville. According to the dealer the North Am Sales Rep told him last week he should have it in two...
I have had my KLX250 since the fall. I love this bike! It is light and easy to throw around in the dirt. I can also do 70-75 mph on the freeway, although I'm...
HHOOOORRAAYYY!!!!! congrats... I got 150 miles on mine now. motor is starting to loosen up, today I was goofing off in a parking lot swerving through the...
Is it me or did we do this at length a few months ago? you might look back a few months for some more information. You might also add some details. Are you...
Is it me or did we do this at length a few months ago? So you might look back a few months for some more information. You might also add some details. Are...
I have a KLX250 and a Vstrom and love them both. I use the Vstrom mostly for street and longer trips. The KLX is great in the dirt and dual-sport. It's fun...
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