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  1. Mon Jun 6th, 2011, 05:37 PM #1
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    Dirt roads here I come

    The adventure bug got me a few weeks ago when Rybo put up his DR up for sale. This weekend I ended up getting a BMW F650GS. It was way over in Grand Junction so after camping all weekend in Fairplay we headed further west and went to take a look. I pulled up to a very hot sunny day, and the bike was parked out front. After taking a ride around the neighborhood i fell in love with it, and got it. It had something strange/broken in the throttle linkage that the owner only knew her husband was "messing with", and the idle was set too low. Other than that loved it. Drove it all the way back and it just cruised fine over some of the passes on I-70. For a single cyl thumper the ride was pretty decent. Made it home without incident. This morning found there the throttle was being pinched, and adjusted the idle and it's even happier. I'll be looking to add some panniers real soon.
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Very sexy! Congratulations man.
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Adventure bikes are taking over
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by bodhizafa View Post
    Adventure bikes are taking over
    They sure are. I can explain it simply "the shit is just fun"
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by fasterlaster View Post
    They sure are. I can explain it simply "the shit is just fun"
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Looks good man!

    Now that you're a beemer owner, don't forget to save up for a latte maker, bright yellow Tourtech gear, at least three copies of Long Way Round and a flip-up helmet.
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by fasterlaster View Post
    They sure are. I can explain it simply "the shit is just fun"
    KingNothing took his VStrom and I took my Strada out in the dirt for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Your explanation is completely accurate. We didn't go very far or very fast but we had an absolute blast!

    Congrats on the new ride!
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by TinkerinWstuff View Post
    Love my DR

    QFT!!!

    also, i have not found ONE speed trap on a single track


    'grats on the new ride!


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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by salsashark View Post
    We didn't go very far or very fast but we had an absolute blast!
    The faster and farther you go, the more fun it is!
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  11. Tue Jun 7th, 2011, 08:05 AM #11
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by Sean View Post
    Looks good man!

    Now that you're a beemer owner, don't forget to save up for a latte maker, bright yellow Tourtech gear, at least three copies of Long Way Round and a flip-up helmet.
    Working on it all as we speak. The only problem is that when I ride with my pinkies up you can't see it due to the brush guards.

    Also I will have to remember when I'm on the Beemer so as not to wave to other motorcycles to keep the illusion up.
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by Sean View Post
    Now that you're a beemer owner, don't forget to save up for a latte maker, bright yellow Tourtech gear, at least three copies of Long Way Round and a flip-up helmet.
    I don't own a beemer, but this hits too close to home!
    -chocolate covered espresso beans in the tank bag work?
    -no bright yellow, just grey textile
    -only one copy of LWR (but it is a box set w/ Road to Dakar and LWD)
    -I just bought a modular helmet and hooked up the bluetooth

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    The faster and farther you go, the more fun it is!
    any faster and I'm definitely going to need more grip. The ass got real loose around 40-45. Farther? that's in the works now
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Who cares about the bike! How about that pimpin paint job on the vdub! Bitches be wantin that tigerdub.
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by salsashark View Post
    I don't own a beemer, but this hits too close to home!
    -chocolate covered espresso beans in the tank bag work?
    -no bright yellow, just grey textile
    -only one copy of LWR (but it is a box set w/ Road to Dakar and LWD)
    -I just bought a modular helmet and hooked up the bluetooth


    Gotta work on that jacket and you'll be there, Salsa.
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by salsashark View Post
    any faster and I'm definitely going to need more grip. The ass got real loose around 40-45. Farther? that's in the works now
    I went to the Dunlop version of that Tourance shown on the Beemer. As much pavement as I have to ride to get to dirt, they're treating me well and I'm very happy. The pavement ride is much smoother and while I might sacrifice some claw action with a good dirt tire once in a while - you aren't usually getting too carried away with the heavy bikes anyway.

    I'm hoping to run out on some dirt after work tonight west of foco
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    I was up Bunce School Rd Saturday with an ADVrider and the gate was closed half way through. The ADVrider went back Sunday and the gate was open. Figured I'll go check Old Flowers and see if I can make it back over Penoch Pass.
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    We may need to get a CSC adventure ride together
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    yes...i'm up for this. I'd prefer all dirt no pavement tho.
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by bodhizafa View Post
    We may need to get a CSC adventure ride together
    I'll bring my flip flops!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bodhizafa View Post
    We may need to get a CSC adventure ride together
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    I'll bring my flip flops!
    As long as there's plenty of beer!
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    Re: Dirt roads here I come

    Quote Originally Posted by salsashark View Post
    As long as there's plenty of beer!
    My KTM always seems to be the official beer transport bike. Link I have a few more pics of beer being strapped down to my bike too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sean View Post
    My KTM always seems to be the official beer transport bike. Link I have a few more pics of beer being strapped down to my bike too.

    We need to fill those hard cases with ice and beer next time! I'm happy I didn't buy side racks now
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