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Posted: 6/23/2016 9:29:03 AM EDT
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The KLR 650 is good, heavy and kinda tall but really well suited for what you want to do.
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Posted: 6/23/2016 9:30:34 AM EDT
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Not smart enough to know - is a 650 substantially more likely to get me in trouble than a 400?
I don't mind starting small then upgrading. No, they are both single cyl dual sports and the difference between a 650 and 400 when you are talking about one lung is not much. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 9:46:48 AM EDT
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You might want to consider a Suzuki Intruder. I'm about your same size and had the same experience (rode dirt bike when I was 13). My first bike was an 800 Suzuki Intruder. Shaft driven, low maintenance. You should be able to find a decent one on craigslist for under $2,500.
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Posted: 6/23/2016 10:07:34 AM EDT
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Soo many options. My friend has a Honda something dualsport in 450 he'll let me ride. We are about the same size. He's looking to move up after just a couple of years. Thanks for all the input! |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 10:47:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I cringe every time I see that many miles on a used bike. I know they can do more than double that but if they haven't been taken care that's a lot of miles. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: OP!!! Found your bike. Just do it! https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/5640009989.html This is not a bad price. I've been shopping 1150GS's to keep commuting miles off my 2016 GSA. Most are in the 4-5K range. I cringe every time I see that many miles on a used bike. I know they can do more than double that but if they haven't been taken care that's a lot of miles. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 10:55:45 AM EDT
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Found your bike....
Rocket Ship... |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 11:25:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryJust what I need. If I lived, I could make it from my place in Central Oregon to my dad's place in Warrenton in record time! ETA - seriously 225 HP? Damn. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 11:40:31 AM EDT
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DRZ-400S or WR250R Both are easy to find cheap, cheap and easy to work on, fun to ride and you'll be able to get your money back out of them. This right here. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 11:41:43 AM EDT
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Just what I need. If I lived, I could make it from my place in Central Oregon to my dad's place in Warrenton in record time! ETA - seriously 225 HP? Damn. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Just what I need. If I lived, I could make it from my place in Central Oregon to my dad's place in Warrenton in record time! ETA - seriously 225 HP? Damn. Yes...I have a friend of a friend who is close to buying one...Guy can't ride but has money...I've ridden with him twice and it's scary to watch. I'll take a gopro with me if he buys one. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 12:12:18 PM EDT
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Anything Orange. KTM RC390 Duke 390 or 690 All are single cylinder bikes. Top speed not much more than 110mph. Light and easy to flick around. You may find the Duke closer to your riding position and style. The RC390 is an entry level sportbike and is also a great option. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 12:16:51 PM EDT
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Get yourself a 120" hog so you can hang with the big boys.
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Posted: 6/23/2016 7:50:14 PM EDT
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BMW Boxers are 300-400K motors. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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OP!!! Found your bike. Just do it! https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/5640009989.html This is not a bad price. I've been shopping 1150GS's to keep commuting miles off my 2016 GSA. Most are in the 4-5K range. I cringe every time I see that many miles on a used bike. I know they can do more than double that but if they haven't been taken care that's a lot of miles. BMW Boxers are 300-400K motors. I know. I wish I had my dads R65 so I could chop it up. They seem to fetch a pretty penny. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 8:47:04 PM EDT
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Whatever you get make sure you can pick it up when you drop it.
05 FJR1300 70k miles 08 KLR650 35k miles |
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Posted: 6/24/2016 3:40:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/24/2016 4:00:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryAren't those singles? |
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Posted: 6/24/2016 4:03:39 PM EDT
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I can't remember the name of the adventure bikes, a few different motorcycle companies make them.'Tiger'? I think is one of them. They look like fun and might be my next bike.
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Posted: 6/24/2016 4:50:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/24/2016 5:17:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYou could get a Honda Africa twin for that price. |
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Posted: 6/25/2016 2:15:27 AM EDT
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You could get a Honda Africa twin for that price. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I am pretty excited about the new Honda but the Tigers seem to be excellent bikes from what I have seen and read. |
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Posted: 6/25/2016 3:04:46 AM EDT
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I bought this as my first bike last year and couldn't be happier. I have never even been on a dirt bike before, but I did take the class before buying it. It has more power than most recommend for a first bike, but I found it very manageable and have greatly enjoyed each of the almost 5k miles I have on it now.
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Posted: 6/25/2016 3:35:23 PM EDT
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My buddy, also a new rider, got an FZ-07 at the same time. He is extremely happy with it.
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I bought this as my first bike last year and couldn't be happier. I have never even been on a dirt bike before, but I did take the class before buying it. It has more power than most recommend for a first bike, but I found it very manageable and have greatly enjoyed each of the almost 5k miles I have on it now. <a href="http://s452.photobucket.com/user/mcconnellcs/media/DSC00384.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/mcconnellcs/DSC00384.jpg</a> |
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