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  1. Tue May 19th, 2009, 08:40 AM #1
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    Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    Jumping on the bandwagon here so it seems.

    Bought me a dirt bike. But Jen, I thought you wanted a BMW? Well, yeah. I did. I do. But at this point, I've fallen in love with a 1200GS...with a $17K base price. Yeah. No. So I bought a smaller bike (for $17K, I could buy three of them really) to keep me entertained and try out the dirt thang.

    Enter the 2009 KLX250S. So far I've ridden it around town, and done a few donuts in the field by my house. I'm sure I look quite the dweeb on it in my street gear. I'm using the "ride it like you stole it" break-in technique (mostly because keeping it below 5K rpm seems impossible), and I hope to hit 200 miles and change the oil this weekend.

    Fun to ride. The single cylinder makes me giggle. Cracking the throttle wide open is also a hoot. Riding over bumps in the dirt is somewhat unnerving, and I keep trying to grip the tank with my knees. Also, I keep missing the pegs with my feet, as I expect the rear sets to be further back, like on my CBR.

    And this morning, when I rode the poor neglected CBR, it felt like a rocketship. Moreso than usual, that is.

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  2. Tue May 19th, 2009, 08:42 AM #2
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    Jen, you are one crazy chick !!! Awesome bike, I'm sure you'll have a kick ass time on it !!! Congrats !
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  3. Tue May 19th, 2009, 08:44 AM #3
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    Hell Yeah!!! I was looking at that exact bike for the Pie but she thought it was too tall lol. Time to get dirty, girlie!
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  4. Tue May 19th, 2009, 08:48 AM #4
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    Nice. Now get it dirty.

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  5. Tue May 19th, 2009, 08:59 AM #5
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    I cannot get it dirty until after I take it to bike night this week and pose. Seriously.

    Also gear. I need gear.

    We cranked down that rear shock all the way and I can get my toes down. That's as good as it's going to get on a dirt bike with a big enough engine not to get obliterated on the street. I like the Kawi Super Shepa too, but it has a metal gas tank (that looks sweet) and I'm afraid of bashing it on a rock.
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  6. Tue May 19th, 2009, 09:05 AM #6
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    The rear shock will settle in a bit as well. Mine has come down a good amount and now feels right. Lowered about an inch from new.
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  7. Tue May 19th, 2009, 09:07 AM #7
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    Very Nice. Congrats.

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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    Ohhh...I'm so jealous - congrats girl!!!
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    Wow! That is super sweet! Have fun on the trails there, girlie!

    And Captain Kirk wanted to send out special wishes for you to have tons of fun with that new toy!

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  10. Tue May 19th, 2009, 01:35 PM #10
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    it was great seeing you ride off on it, Cat even made mention that she would try it
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  11. Tue May 19th, 2009, 02:05 PM #11
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    Susan-- You give the best Kirk.

    Chad-- Good seeing you two. Heal up man. And Cat you're welcome to ride it anytime.
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  12. Tue May 19th, 2009, 04:04 PM #12
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    Re: Another one rides the dust: dirt noob

    its still a nice bike
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