Picked up a Dual Sport

[TinkerinWstuff]

Hope I can join the club. Ditched my Shadow and picked up a DR650

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac47/tinkerinWstuff/DR650/VP1793920_2.jpg

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac47/tinkerinWstuff/DR650/VP1793920_3_large.jpg

[asp_125]

Welcome to the dirty club

[Sean]

Congrats! :up:

The fairing says DR650. What's the difference between the DR and DS?

[Bueller]

Welcome to the dirty club

Welcome to the Dump and Grunt club :lol:

[tecknojoe]

:lol: what they said ^


God, why does EVERYONE have a damn DRZ out here?? Yamaha for life

[Bueller]

God, why does EVERYONE have a damn DRZ out here??

That is 1 and a half DRZ's glued together.

[Repsol a095]

Was this the one up in Loveland?

[brennahm]

Congrats man!

[OUTLAWD]

Was this the one up in Loveland?


looks like tri-city from the pix

[TinkerinWstuff]

Congrats! :up:

The fairing says DR650. What's the difference between the DR and DS?

Just my fat fingers or non-working brain.


That is 1 and a half DRZ's glued together.

That's what I understand. Was told that by the third time you try to pick it up n a day you're ready to throw in the towel. I doubt that's what you meant but I read lots of complaints about the weight on the trail. The plus, I've read, is that the weight makes it a more comfortable street ride.


Was this the one up in Loveland?

you are correct sir. I haven't taken photos yet and the pics above were stolen from their site.

[Bueller]

I doubt that's what you meant but I read lots of complaints about the weight on the trail. The plus, I've read, is that the weight makes it a more comfortable street ride.




Yep I was talking weight, all the big 650's are a handful on trails.
I am a trail rider so my bikes have plates for the occasional pavement, my concern is more how it rides in the dirt, that's where mine is comfortable, well not really, my seat is a 2x4, but I try to stand as much as my old ass can.

[TinkerinWstuff]

I had read opinions that the 650 was a street bike capable on dirt while a 400 is a dirt bike capable on street. So I went the 650 route because I suspect 75% of the riding it will see will be paved on the way to the trail.

Maybe some day you can learn me something on the dirt. Been a while since I've ridden single track and was probably never really all that good anyway. I'll get from A to B but I'm sure there's plenty of room for improvement.

[Repsol a095]

I was thinking of picking this one up; it looks super clean! Congrats, man!

[Matty]

congrats...

[TinkerinWstuff]

I'm all ears if anyone has suggestions on "must have" gear or accessories. I have about $200 in immediate disposable funds to go with the new acquisition.

[Matty]

if you plan on hitting trails you might want to get a skid plate and some real barkbusters (Handguards).

[Bueller]

Full wrap around skid plate, save the engine. Aluminum hand guards, save the levers when you drop it and hands in the trees.

[TinkerinWstuff]

Thanks both of you. I had the skid plate on the radar screen but hadn't considered better hand guards.

[Bueller]

Don't listen to Matty he don't know what he's talking about, otherwise he woulda suggested radiator guards.

[Matty]

Don't listen to Matty he don't know what he's talking about, otherwise he woulda suggested radiator guards.
Hahaha.... ninja'd bitch!!!

But ya Radiator guards are a smart idea. Cost me a $100 for a damn fan. Plus i still need to see if i can get mine straightened.

[Bueller]

his bike is an air cooler so no guards needed ;)

you beat me to the punch but I had to give details

[TinkerinWstuff]

Forced air for the oil cooler?

I will consult the google machine. If you have a link handy, it'd be appreciated.

I'm guessing that one can wait 'till April

[brennahm]

Thumpertalk is your friend.

[Zach929rr]

Welcome to the Dump and Grunt club :lol:

+10000

Also, nice choice.

[bodhizafa]

Thumpertalk is your friend.

Thumpertalk or ADVrider.

[Joe]

Gotta get a rack and a milkcrate.
Nothing's finer than dragging home a dirty-thirty of Keystone Light with your bike.

[TinkerinWstuff]

Not sure my marriage or job could handle me involved in yet another forum.

The milk crate mod has moved to the top of the list. Maybe I can get that one handled today.

[TinkerinWstuff]

failed to score a milk crate today but the battery tender pigtail mod is installed.

[TinkerinWstuff]

went down to Pawnee Main Draw area yesterday and put her down hard. Some areas shaded from the sun were pretty slick and lost the front end. No damage other than a broken lever and bruised shoulder.

Also blew a fork seal there and ran out of gas on the way home.

Great times. Also got my Vapor trail computer installed.

[Bashed]

It's good to see you out exploring on your D/S. Don't let the little tip overs slow you down, that's what they do. Just keep them to a minimum. Next year we need to get together and do a few rides.
Basher

[TinkerinWstuff]

It's good to see you out exploring on your D/S. Don't let the little tip overs slow you down, that's what they do. Just keep them to a minimum. Next year we need to get together and do a few rides.
Basher

:up:

Sounds like a plan.

Not sweating the crash. Neighbor that went with on his ATV said "OH NO!" I said, "no worries, that's what I bought it for - knowing it would hit the dirt."

[modette99]

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[modette99]

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[TinkerinWstuff]

hope to do lots of that stuff next season

[TinkerinWstuff]

skid plate - check
bark busters - check
milk crate - check
new trail computer gizmo - check
fresh fork seals - check

spring here yet?

[Xtremjeepn]

I also picked up a dual sport......um....actually two KLR650s for me and the girl to go ride soemof the back roads with. We plan on doing to longer distance hauling on them so the KLR seemed to be a decent choice. ( and cheaper when you have to buy 2)

My R1 is nt getting much attention right now. The KLR is even fun to ride around town.

Would love to go explore some dirt roads this summer with anyone that wants to.

[Ricky]

I'd rather ride 99% of my miles on knobby tires on the street, than even 1% of those tires (the ones on it now) on ANY dirt. Actually, I'd rather not ride on the dirt at all with those tires. Ask Aracheon how much he loves the tires on his DRZ. He ended up in a similar situation as you, and fell like 15 times on his first day out. Get some knobbies on that baby. Performance Cycle had a sick deal on dirt tires about a month ago and I picked up a pair of Dunlops for $90. But then again, if you don't have another bike, then having a middle of the road tire might be best for you.

And yeah, heavy ass bike. I love my WR250... light, easy to pick up, easy to flick around.

Otherwise, congrats. I've found a new love for the dirt, and I have a feeling my street bike is going to be jealous next summer.