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Posted: 10/17/2019 3:44:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan:
https://i.imgur.com/Z6dNO9k.jpg Got in a few miles after work today. The dirt was perfect and I found someone’s secret stash that is pretty damn great riding. Top of page. I heard this thumper near me on Saturday and went to see what it was (young dude practicing wheelies. Nice guy) 
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Posted: 10/17/2019 6:57:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Had to stop and brush your teeth eh? Blaaaaaaa. LOL. Great pic. Top of page. I heard this thumper near me on Saturday and went to see what it was (young dude practicing wheelies. Nice guy) https://i.imgur.com/DEXajOu.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KdyGZiQ.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By bondryan:
https://i.imgur.com/Z6dNO9k.jpg Got in a few miles after work today. The dirt was perfect and I found someone’s secret stash that is pretty damn great riding. Top of page. I heard this thumper near me on Saturday and went to see what it was (young dude practicing wheelies. Nice guy) https://i.imgur.com/DEXajOu.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KdyGZiQ.jpg |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 3:18:17 PM EDT
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LOL. Good way to know where you're at.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 10:34:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan:
There is a toilet in another spot and a couple blue coolers in this trail system. People use them as landmarks and trail names. Lots of people call that trail the kitchen sink trail (I know it’s a bath sink), there is shitter camp, and the blue cooler loops. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan:
Originally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By bondryan:
https://i.imgur.com/Z6dNO9k.jpg Got in a few miles after work today. The dirt was perfect and I found someone’s secret stash that is pretty damn great riding. Top of page. I heard this thumper near me on Saturday and went to see what it was (young dude practicing wheelies. Nice guy) https://i.imgur.com/DEXajOu.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KdyGZiQ.jpg There's a trail up in MI that has a bench seat right on the side of the trail. Great place to stop for a cold drink and shoot the 
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Posted: 10/18/2019 10:44:54 PM EDT
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Buddy with a GSA called me about noon and wanted to go riding, we were out in the Rubicon area and he had never been near it so we went and took a quick look at the start of the trail.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 11:10:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PinePig:
Buddy with a GSA called me about noon and wanted to go riding, we were out in the Rubicon area and he had never been near it so we went and took a quick look at the start of the trail. https://i.imgur.com/c0Wnk4b.jpg |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 3:34:27 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2019 9:46:05 AM EDT
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Sunday started out awesome,
What could go wrong, right? 
About 1500’ later visibility started to get poor 
Hard to tell from the pic but it was snowing HARD at this point, stiff wind anytime you were out of the trees, trail getting very hard to follow. After this point it was survival mode. 
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Posted: 10/21/2019 12:34:24 PM EDT
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All back together. Got to ride it Saturday at a local private track. Had lots of fun.
Thinking I need to get a dual sport trail bike this off season to get more riding in between motocross weekends.  Attached File |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2019 3:24:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
All back together. Got to ride it Saturday at a local private track. Had lots of fun. Thinking I need to get a dual sport trail bike this off season to get more riding in between motocross weekends. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200145/FAA4901D-A7AB-47C8-BA7D-32E024976136_jpeg-1132572.JPG Husky and ktm are rolling good deals on the 19s |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2019 3:26:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bondryan]
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By azarak512:
Sunday started out awesome, What could go wrong, right? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298316/135043F7-273E-423C-92C5-3B03DB768A4B-1132428.jpg About 1500’ later visibility started to get poor https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298316/FAA33AB0-9AF4-4452-8700-0ACA6A84E454-1132432.jpg Hard to tell from the pic but it was snowing HARD at this point, stiff wind anytime you were out of the trees, trail getting very hard to follow. After this point it was survival mode. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298316/78887EA1-B9F1-4E3D-A996-594C6C2CB843-1132434.jpg |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 3:35:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JBecker_72]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan: You totally should. Husky and ktm are rolling good deals on the 19s |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2019 3:52:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
I'm thinking more like used KLX/WRR/DRZ etc. If I'm dropping $9k+ on a new bike it's gonna be another new 450. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
Originally Posted By bondryan: You totally should. Husky and ktm are rolling good deals on the 19s The drz/wr/lox’s are pretty gutless. If you live in a cool state where you can plate anything get a used 300. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 4:51:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan: Buy a 450, uncork it and throw a get ecu on it and you will have a plated 450 that will do about anything. Or do what I did and buy a 501. The drz/wr/lox's are pretty gutless. If you live in a cool state where you can plate anything get a used 300. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 5:14:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bondryan]
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
Yeah, but $$$. Like I said, if I'm dropping serious money it's gonna be on another new 450 MX bike. I need a beater daily rider. 
You can single track them, gravel grind, or rip on the highway. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 5:39:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan: husky has .99% financing. come on be financially irresponsible like me. https://i.imgur.com/jKlRDLQ.jpg You can single track them, gravel grind, or rip on the highway. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 6:10:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By azarak512:
Sunday started out awesome, What could go wrong, right? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298316/135043F7-273E-423C-92C5-3B03DB768A4B-1132428.jpg About 1500’ later visibility started to get poor https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298316/FAA33AB0-9AF4-4452-8700-0ACA6A84E454-1132432.jpg Hard to tell from the pic but it was snowing HARD at this point, stiff wind anytime you were out of the trees, trail getting very hard to follow. After this point it was survival mode. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298316/78887EA1-B9F1-4E3D-A996-594C6C2CB843-1132434.jpg |
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Posted: 10/22/2019 11:47:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
If I were going the expensive route I'd get the Honda 450L.  I would think cheaper than the 450 too.Your Kawi looks great. I'm unconvinced about KTM and Husky. I think they offer bikes that are different and really have the enduro riders in mind. But I hear so many mixed reviews on reliability, parts availability, and maintenance. Plus they're so darned expensive. It's tiring that everything mechanical just keeps going up and up and up like we're all made out of money. I like companies that try to keep it simple and keep the prices down. But that being said, if I had a bunch of money I'd probably be all over a Husky. They call to me. LOL. 
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Posted: 10/22/2019 1:15:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Me on the 250L this summer. That would be more than enough power for me. I would think cheaper than the 450 too.Your Kawi looks great. I'm unconvinced about KTM and Husky. I think they offer bikes that are different and really have the enduro riders in mind. But I hear so many mixed reviews on reliability, parts availability, and maintenance. Plus they're so darned expensive. It's tiring that everything mechanical just keeps going up and up and up like we're all made out of money. I like companies that try to keep it simple and keep the prices down. But that being said, if I had a bunch of money I'd probably be all over a Husky. They call to me. LOL. https://i.imgur.com/3FhWkKN.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
If I were going the expensive route I'd get the Honda 450L. I would think cheaper than the 450 too.Your Kawi looks great. I'm unconvinced about KTM and Husky. I think they offer bikes that are different and really have the enduro riders in mind. But I hear so many mixed reviews on reliability, parts availability, and maintenance. Plus they're so darned expensive. It's tiring that everything mechanical just keeps going up and up and up like we're all made out of money. I like companies that try to keep it simple and keep the prices down. But that being said, if I had a bunch of money I'd probably be all over a Husky. They call to me. LOL. https://i.imgur.com/3FhWkKN.jpg Maintenance on my 501 is change oil and filter every 30 hours. Not a big deal. It’s an hour job or so if you aren’t in a hurry. If you wait till the new model years are being released you can get a last years model for a pretty good price considering what you get. 2019 250s are going for about $7500 right now. |
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Posted: 10/22/2019 1:41:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA: Me on the 250L this summer. That would be more than enough power for me. I would think cheaper than the 450 too.Your Kawi looks great. I'm unconvinced about KTM and Husky. I think they offer bikes that are different and really have the enduro riders in mind. But I hear so many mixed reviews on reliability, parts availability, and maintenance. Plus they're so darned expensive. It's tiring that everything mechanical just keeps going up and up and up like we're all made out of money. I like companies that try to keep it simple and keep the prices down. But that being said, if I had a bunch of money I'd probably be all over a Husky. They call to me. LOL. https://i.imgur.com/3FhWkKN.jpg |
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Posted: 10/23/2019 6:13:06 AM EDT
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Don’t overlook the XR650L or DR-Z / DR650 as stone ax reliable and less expensive bike.
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Posted: 10/23/2019 9:17:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhart89:
Don't overlook the XR650L or DR-Z / DR650 as stone ax reliable and less expensive bike. In a perfect world I'd just have a plated FI 450, but I'm gonna be a total cheap ass on this. |
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Posted: 10/23/2019 1:20:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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Maybe a used, good deal someone needs to sell bad WR? Or sounds like you're set on a CRF, eh? I don't think you could go wrong with either. A DR would probably be cheaper. I actually don't hear a lot about KLX's.... I see them and I think they are a good value. But I don't hear much about people riding them. I'm still learning though.
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Posted: 10/23/2019 1:27:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan: A 250 ktm/husky/beta is going to be a ton lighter and make a bunch more power then a crf/wrr/klx/drz. Look at the specs and compare them it’s pretty shocking. The husky/ktm is almost 100lbs lighter then the crf and will make over 10 hp more stock. You can’t shave 100lbs and gain 10hp for the price difference between the two. Maintenance on my 501 is change oil and filter every 30 hours. Not a big deal. It’s an hour job or so if you aren’t in a hurry. If you wait till the new model years are being released you can get a last years model for a pretty good price considering what you get. 2019 250s are going for about $7500 right now. Anyways... I'm just talking. I don't have anywhere near that kind of money and the only way I will is if I win the lottery. The only thing I'll be able to afford is a 1k dollar beater hopefully by next summer. So I'm betting it's going to be a kawi or suzuki. LORD willing. I keep going back and forth if I need it to be a dirt bike or dual sport. Cuz I have a few friends with large yards and I might just want to ride off road. I like the idea of the lighter more off road oriented bikes. But then again, if I could ride on the road I can ride around my subdivision for fun and be legal. Although I could probably do it illegally and not be a big deal but for some reason that doesn't sit right with me. ANYWAYS..... I do like how the KTM and Husky are lighter bikes. Generally speaking. |
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Posted: 10/23/2019 1:58:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
I hear ya. And yeah, 7500 is not bad in comparison to other new bikes. And I really like the Huskys. Yours is sweet. It's weird though, I live near a pretty big city and I don't even think there is a Husky dealer in Milwaukee. I have two dealerships near me. One about a half hour the other about 45- one hour and they are both Jap bike oriented. It does carry some weight. I tried to look up where the nearest husky dealership is and I don't even know of one came up for my state. I do think there is a KTM dealer someone near Milwaukee...... Anyways... I'm just talking. I don't have anywhere near that kind of money and the only way I will is if I win the lottery. The only thing I'll be able to afford is a 1k dollar beater hopefully by next summer. So I'm betting it's going to be a kawi or suzuki. LORD willing. I keep going back and forth if I need it to be a dirt bike or dual sport. Cuz I have a few friends with large yards and I might just want to ride off road. I like the idea of the lighter more off road oriented bikes. But then again, if I could ride on the road I can ride around my subdivision for fun and be legal. Although I could probably do it illegally and not be a big deal but for some reason that doesn't sit right with me. ANYWAYS..... I do like how the KTM and Husky are lighter bikes. Generally speaking. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By bondryan: A 250 ktm/husky/beta is going to be a ton lighter and make a bunch more power then a crf/wrr/klx/drz. Look at the specs and compare them it’s pretty shocking. The husky/ktm is almost 100lbs lighter then the crf and will make over 10 hp more stock. You can’t shave 100lbs and gain 10hp for the price difference between the two. Maintenance on my 501 is change oil and filter every 30 hours. Not a big deal. It’s an hour job or so if you aren’t in a hurry. If you wait till the new model years are being released you can get a last years model for a pretty good price considering what you get. 2019 250s are going for about $7500 right now. Anyways... I'm just talking. I don't have anywhere near that kind of money and the only way I will is if I win the lottery. The only thing I'll be able to afford is a 1k dollar beater hopefully by next summer. So I'm betting it's going to be a kawi or suzuki. LORD willing. I keep going back and forth if I need it to be a dirt bike or dual sport. Cuz I have a few friends with large yards and I might just want to ride off road. I like the idea of the lighter more off road oriented bikes. But then again, if I could ride on the road I can ride around my subdivision for fun and be legal. Although I could probably do it illegally and not be a big deal but for some reason that doesn't sit right with me. ANYWAYS..... I do like how the KTM and Husky are lighter bikes. Generally speaking. My neighbor just sold a plated dr 350 for $1k. |
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Posted: 10/24/2019 2:52:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
If I were going the expensive route I'd get the Honda 450L. 
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Posted: 10/24/2019 6:17:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KA3B: |
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Posted: 10/24/2019 9:47:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bondryan]
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Great dirt and great views.
Left to right: St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Adams. Hood is off a bit further west and south but not in the pic. 
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Posted: 10/27/2019 12:25:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HDLS]
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Had to tow my buddy's "run forever" XR400 about 35 miles back to camp with my overweight and underpowered "gutless" WRR last weekend. Not the first time I've had to tow an XR out of the desert with it either.
Stopped for the only cell service for miles. 
He left early for home as he couldn't get it running after several hours of trouble-shooting. The other Honda with us, CRF450X with a newly rebuilt engine, was puking oil out the air-box by the time we got back to camp and left for home early. Meanwhile, the WRR blasted through another 103 miles of desert off-road riding the following day with nary a hiccup. 18,000 miles of only gas, oil and filter changes, air filter changes, tires, chain and sprockets, 1 battery, 1 after market turn signal and bent handle bars done in by a dirt nap. I ride this bike HARD in some pretty unforgiving terrain. There's more to a good bike than simply weight to HP ratio.
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Posted: 10/27/2019 12:35:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/27/2019 1:07:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HDLS:
Had to tow my buddy's "run forever" XR400 about 35 miles back to camp with my overweight and underpowered "gutless" WRR last weekend. Not the first time I've had to tow an XR out of the desert with it either.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/IMG_1321_JPG-1139299.jpg Stopped for the only cell service for miles. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/IMG_1322_JPG-1139300.jpg He left early for home as he couldn't get it running after several hours of trouble-shooting. The other Honda with us, CRF450X with a newly rebuilt engine, was puking oil out the air-box by the time we got back to camp and left for home early. Meanwhile, the WRR blasted through another 103 miles of desert off-road riding the following day with nary a hiccup. 18,000 miles of only gas, oil and filter changes, air filter changes, tires, chain and sprockets, 1 battery, 1 after market turn signal and bent handle bars done in by a dirt nap. I ride this bike HARD in some pretty unforgiving terrain. There's more to a good bike than simply weight to HP ratio. There may be more to a good bike then weight and horsepower, but those are the only two numbers that matter. |
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Posted: 10/27/2019 1:08:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cchurchi:
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Posted: 10/28/2019 6:12:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan:
I’m betting the xr was quite a bit older then your blue whale. There may be more to a good bike then weight and horsepower, but those are the only two numbers that matter. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan:
Originally Posted By HDLS:
Had to tow my buddy's "run forever" XR400 about 35 miles back to camp with my overweight and underpowered "gutless" WRR last weekend. Not the first time I've had to tow an XR out of the desert with it either.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/IMG_1321_JPG-1139299.jpg Stopped for the only cell service for miles. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/IMG_1322_JPG-1139300.jpg He left early for home as he couldn't get it running after several hours of trouble-shooting. The other Honda with us, CRF450X with a newly rebuilt engine, was puking oil out the air-box by the time we got back to camp and left for home early. Meanwhile, the WRR blasted through another 103 miles of desert off-road riding the following day with nary a hiccup. 18,000 miles of only gas, oil and filter changes, air filter changes, tires, chain and sprockets, 1 battery, 1 after market turn signal and bent handle bars done in by a dirt nap. I ride this bike HARD in some pretty unforgiving terrain. There's more to a good bike than simply weight to HP ratio. There may be more to a good bike then weight and horsepower, but those are the only two numbers that matter.
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Posted: 10/28/2019 12:03:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HDLS:
Had to tow my buddy's "run forever" XR400 about 35 miles back to camp with my overweight and underpowered "gutless" WRR last weekend. Not the first time I've had to tow an XR out of the desert with it either.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/IMG_1321_JPG-1139299.jpg Stopped for the only cell service for miles. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/IMG_1322_JPG-1139300.jpg He left early for home as he couldn't get it running after several hours of trouble-shooting. The other Honda with us, CRF450X with a newly rebuilt engine, was puking oil out the air-box by the time we got back to camp and left for home early. Meanwhile, the WRR blasted through another 103 miles of desert off-road riding the following day with nary a hiccup. 18,000 miles of only gas, oil and filter changes, air filter changes, tires, chain and sprockets, 1 battery, 1 after market turn signal and bent handle bars done in by a dirt nap. I ride this bike HARD in some pretty unforgiving terrain. There's more to a good bike than simply weight to HP ratio. I'm not sure your post is proof that yamahas are better than Hondas. I mean someone else might have the same story but flip flopped. "I had to pull my friends Yamaha out with my Honda", so to speak. Although what do I know. Maybe it never happens that way. There's no doubt Yamaha's have a good reputation. But it seems like all 4 jap brands seem to do pretty well with quality and reliability. Maybe some are better than others. |
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Posted: 11/16/2019 7:56:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AEVanVogt]
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Mine is the orange one |
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Posted: 11/16/2019 8:50:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
Haters gonna hate
If you're going to drop that kind of coin on that kind of dual sport it might as well be a KTM or a Husqvarna..or GasGas. |
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Posted: 11/18/2019 2:20:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: HDLS]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
That must've been a fun tow. LOL. That's a long way to tow someone even on flat ground. LOL. I'm not sure your post is proof that yamahas are better than Hondas. I mean someone else might have the same story but flip flopped. "I had to pull my friends Yamaha out with my Honda", so to speak. Although what do I know. Maybe it never happens that way. There's no doubt Yamaha's have a good reputation. But it seems like all 4 jap brands seem to do pretty well with quality and reliability. Maybe some are better than others. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By HDLS:
Had to tow my buddy's "run forever" XR400 about 35 miles back to camp with my overweight and underpowered "gutless" WRR last weekend. Not the first time I've had to tow an XR out of the desert with it either.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/IMG_1321_JPG-1139299.jpg Stopped for the only cell service for miles. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/IMG_1322_JPG-1139300.jpg He left early for home as he couldn't get it running after several hours of trouble-shooting. The other Honda with us, CRF450X with a newly rebuilt engine, was puking oil out the air-box by the time we got back to camp and left for home early. Meanwhile, the WRR blasted through another 103 miles of desert off-road riding the following day with nary a hiccup. 18,000 miles of only gas, oil and filter changes, air filter changes, tires, chain and sprockets, 1 battery, 1 after market turn signal and bent handle bars done in by a dirt nap. I ride this bike HARD in some pretty unforgiving terrain. There's more to a good bike than simply weight to HP ratio. I'm not sure your post is proof that yamahas are better than Hondas. I mean someone else might have the same story but flip flopped. "I had to pull my friends Yamaha out with my Honda", so to speak. Although what do I know. Maybe it never happens that way. There's no doubt Yamaha's have a good reputation. But it seems like all 4 jap brands seem to do pretty well with quality and reliability. Maybe some are better than others.
That was an easy tow. The “fun” tow was an XR600 about 15 miles through sand wash and rocks in 1st and 2nd gear. Gutless blue whale got the job done though as always. Here’s a gutless blue whale pic from today. The XR didn’t need towed thankfully. 
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Posted: 11/18/2019 2:26:28 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/18/2019 7:15:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KA3B:
Yup.
If you're going to drop that kind of coin on that kind of dual sport it might as well be a KTM or a Husqvarna..or GasGas. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KA3B:
Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Haters gonna hate
If you're going to drop that kind of coin on that kind of dual sport it might as well be a KTM or a Husqvarna..or GasGas. |
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Posted: 11/18/2019 1:11:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HDLS:
It was in response to “WRs are pretty gutless” and “Hondas run forever”, but now that you mention it, Yamahas are better.
That was an easy tow. The “fun” tow was an XR600 about 15 miles through sand wash and rocks in 1st and 2nd gear. Gutless blue whale got the job done though as always. Here’s a gutless blue whale pic from today. The XR didn’t need towed thankfully. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/BF1F77C8-4612-4B3A-9FF5-0C0CBCDD9B2E-1165132.jpg |
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Posted: 11/19/2019 3:26:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BHertz:
Nah, the 450L has its place. KTM EXC-F /husky FE(s) is great if you want a dirt bike with a license plate. Actually dual sport one in stock form and you’ll wish you bought that CRF450L every time you’re cruising on pavement. The Honda has better manners on the street, yet still an adequate dirt bike. |
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Posted: 11/19/2019 5:08:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AEVanVogt]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KA3B: There are numerous threads on KTM Talk, ADV Rider and Thumper Talk that say otherwise. If you made me pick one of the two (stock) bikes to take on any amount of paved road it would be the Honda. It vibrates less and feels more solid. EXC-F/FE(s) can be a good dual sport but you have to sink some coin into it to make it worthy of the street half. The 450L is just not the same. |
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Posted: 11/25/2019 7:14:27 PM EDT
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My son's (14yo) 3rd cross country race (hare scramble) was last weekend. I ride with him on Saturday (practice day) and he races on Sunday. We are having an awesome time!
Here is is a little clip of him on a hill climb during his race yesterday.  Tccra Rocky ridge (carpet hill) |
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Posted: 12/6/2019 9:12:43 AM EDT
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Boy broke his arm back at the beginning of Sept. he finally got cleared to ride again. So we went down to The Shoals MX in South Carolina, to do some training with Andrew Matusek and Jared Lesh. Had a great time, the facility is going to be awesome when it gets finished in 2020. 30sih camper hook ups, 4-5 tracks of different materials. Oweners were great people too. Second day of training had 2 more AMA pro's show up. So 4 AMA guys and 5 kids training. It was a pretty good ratio. 6hrs Saturday and 6hrs Sunday.
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Posted: 12/29/2019 12:49:43 AM EDT
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OR, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2020 7:31:37 PM EDT
[#46]
Did a scramble today. It was a mud fest. |
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Posted: 1/1/2020 9:08:33 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan:
https://i.imgur.com/3Jx239J.jpg Did a scramble today. It was a mud fest.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2020 10:03:20 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StromBusa:
Good day to be in front Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StromBusa:
Originally Posted By bondryan:
https://i.imgur.com/3Jx239J.jpg Did a scramble today. It was a mud fest. |
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Posted: 1/2/2020 10:57:48 PM EDT
[#49]
Spent my entire childhood growing up at the MX track. After a ten year break from the sport, I've been back at it for three months now.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 1/6/2020 11:31:12 PM EDT
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[#50]
Got her deleted and tuned. I used a slavens kit to delete the emissions shit, cut out the reeds, added a jd tuner, and put on a ti/carbon fmf slip on. She rips now, makes my 300 feel underpowered. Also cleaned up the rear fender. 
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