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Tyro posted:Well. I am trying to remain positive and hoping I didn't make a mistake. Slap a charger on it, it'll be fine.
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Tyro posted:No kicker, I think it was an option or add on for the electric start models. Yeah it's definitely just flooded, post pics!
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Jun 22, 2020 20:59
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That DR could have been pulled out from under a trailer, filled with mice, and sold by a meth dealer, and it would still run great. I agree with others that it's either flooded or the battery is toast, or both. Grats on the new rad motorcycle. I think you got a good deal considering moto prices in covid world, and it is for certain going to be a blast to ride.
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Jun 22, 2020 21:34
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Well it's storming now so photos will have to wait but it's on a battery tender now. I just realized it's probably gonna take me a few weeks to get plates by mail, and I don't think I can get a temp tag as an individual...gently caress. Maybe I'll have to get a few daily trip permits. I guess that will give me a little time to look it over. And buy a helmet and gear since mine is all in storage.
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Jun 22, 2020 21:53
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Alright I let it sit on the tender for a few hours and it started up. Took a little coaxing but I didn't have the choke in and seller warned it was cold blooded to start (he used the choke when he cold started it this afternoon). So I'm feeling a bit better now. I did bump into one of the rear turn indicators, not even very hard, and the housing popped off, breaking the bulb. Assume it was just loose from being bounced around on a trailer for 2 hours but still annoying.
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Jun 22, 2020 23:57
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start your bike with choke when it's "cold". this is not a marker of whether or not your bike is bad, just a function of how it works. the only days i can start my drz without choke and not have it die on me on throttle is when it's like 85+ F
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If you ever plan on taking it out into the dirt, things like that are going to happen constantly. Thats one reason I don't think I could ever buy a brand new dirt bike from a dealership. My guess is this guy used this as a pavement bike mostly. It doesn't look like its been dropped/dirty very much, especially with those dual sport tires, they're not very aggressive for dirt. Looking at the photo, thats sort of bad placement for those rear signals. If/when you drop your bike on a trail, that big flat area tends to always hit the ground. Those turn signals are just asking to get damaged. I would move them somewhere else if possible or consider a different rear tail light that might have built in signals. Gently lay your bike on its side and see if there's anywhere they won't get damaged.
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Razzled posted:start your bike with choke when it's "cold". this is not a marker of whether or not your bike is bad, just a function of how it works. the only days i can start my drz without choke and not have it die on me on throttle is when it's like 85+ F Yeah it's been like 10+ years since I've owned a bike with carbs so I guess I'm out of practice, thanks for the reminder. Verman posted:If you ever plan on taking it out into the dirt, things like that are going to happen constantly. Thats one reason I don't think I could ever buy a brand new dirt bike from a dealership. My guess is this guy used this as a pavement bike mostly. It doesn't look like its been dropped/dirty very much, especially with those dual sport tires, they're not very aggressive for dirt. Sweet I'll add it to the list! Yeah I briefly considered a new DRZ400 or DR650S but I didn't want to deal with the depreciation.
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Razzled posted:start your bike with choke when it's "cold". this is not a marker of whether or not your bike is bad, just a function of how it works. I wish I could have this as my answering machine message, it would save me sooo many needless call outs.
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Thinking a bit more about the dirt bike thing, what I actually want to do is to be able to go around the hills and forests etc off the paved roads, and speed's not that important. Like I just wanna go see poo poo that you couldn't take a 2wd car or a road bike to and do chill day trips into the forest, not go off mad jumps and leap over tree trunks and stuff. Could/should I just get one of the countless cheap postie bikes (honda ct110) that keep popping up around me, put trail tires on it, get road registration, and putputput slowly off into the bush whenever I feel like it? E: Or even like an ag bike or something.
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Elector_Nerdlingen posted:Thinking a bit more about the dirt bike thing, what I actually want to do is to be able to go around the hills and forests etc off the paved roads, and speed's not that important. Like I just wanna go see poo poo that you couldn't take a 2wd car or a road bike to and do chill day trips into the forest, not go off mad jumps and leap over tree trunks and stuff. That would be a lot of fun. It wouldn't have the guts to climb slippery hills but you could just walk it up. You'd be at the mercy of narrow tyres but again, you can solve that problem with moral fiber. Have at it!
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I would recommend a Honda xr200 if you can find one. They would be perfect. You can legalize them, touch both feet on the ground, likely flat, and they'll tractor up anything but they're not a crazy motocross bike. An xr100 would even be fun, not the fastest on road though. A cfr250 or ttr 20 as well. Tw200 wouldn't be much further down the list.
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Tyro posted:Yeah it's been like 10+ years since I've owned a bike with carbs so I guess I'm out of practice, thanks for the reminder. The carb on my DR350 was held together by shellacked gas, the clutch was just a suggestion, the airbox was a freak show, and still the thing ran around the block with no major complaints when I brought it home. They’re unkillable. Procycle has some bendy turn signals, plus a host of other parts that may come in handy. They’re also good for no fuss electrical stuff. Also, I think you might be able to drop a kicker into that model without too much work. I think there’s just a plate covering the hole. Check the megathread on ADVRider, it’s a common question iirc. HenryJLittlefinger fucked around with this message at 03:19 on Jun 26, 2020 |
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:The carb on my DR350 was held together by shellacked gas, the clutch was just a suggestion, the airbox was a freak show, and still the thing ran around the block with no major complaints when I brought it home. They’re unkillable. Thanks! Yeah it looks like there is just a plug over the hole for the kick starter. I'll check procycle out, I was getting ready to place an order of some tools and parts. My list of work I want to do in very rough order: Check before any real ride Forks- Check seals for leaks (looked OK prior to buying but check closely) Levers and Cables - Lube, inspect Spark Plug - Replace. NGK CR9EK, gap 0.6-0.7 Air filter - Inspect, clean and oil. replace if needed Brakes - Check/replace pads Wheels - Check/tighten spokes Wheels - Check bearings Chain/sprocket - Look fine, but measure slack, adjust if needed Carb - Clean? Set Idle/fuel mixture? Gas tank - Seafoam, evaporust Key - Make copies of key since I only have one. Medium Term Timing chain - Check remaining tensioner adjustment Valves - Check valve clearances Steering Stem - Check Bearings Fuel Lines - Replace lines to carb Fuel Lines - High Flow in line filter? Wiring - Look at wiring/routing for any problems Battery - Check age. Replace? AGM or Lithium? Li is 4 lb lighter. Long Term Forks - Replace oil? Maybe respring? Charging System - Inspect? no clue how to do this Suspension - Decide if keeping short linkage from PO Suspension - Think about rebuilding/replacing rear shock Tires - Think about more road oriented tires Lighting - Consider relocating the turn signals Lighting - LED headlamp to reduce draw/improve lighting?
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Well, poo poo I guess I’m going for it. Looking to build a middleweight ADV bike. I live in SW Michigan, and I’m hoping to do some mild off-road cruising and extended camping trips, runs to the UP, but nothing technical with it, because I’m not that great and I can see myself planting into a tree and I don’t really ride with others, ever. Available in my area: DR650 KLR650 XT600 (seems... old for the prices) A couple TransAlps One NX650 F650GS VStrom 650 / 1000 (I don’t know that I could handle a 1000 off pavement) The odd Tiger or two Sweet spot for price is $3k, though I could go a little more. I’ve never been on any of these. My only dual sport experience was my DRZ400. Basically, I’m keeping my Goldwing and want to add another dadbike to the garage but I know the extra money on the 1200s / KTMs is wasted, just like messing with my thermostat or leaving a light on when you leave a room.
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I have an XR650R that's plateable in Michigan and is super awesome but I used the stock hubs to build 17's. I would 1000000% recommend one in general though. There have been a couple for sale in the Midwest for very good prices.
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Revvik posted:Well, poo poo I guess I’m going for it. Looking to build a middleweight ADV bike. I live in SW Michigan, and I’m hoping to do some mild off-road cruising and extended camping trips, runs to the UP, but nothing technical with it, because I’m not that great and I can see myself planting into a tree and I don’t really ride with others, ever. You’ve probably seen everything there is to be said about the KLR already. DR is heavier and lower than the DRZ but geared for highway.
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Revvik posted:Well, poo poo I guess I’m going for it. Looking to build a middleweight ADV bike. I live in SW Michigan, and I’m hoping to do some mild off-road cruising and extended camping trips, runs to the UP, but nothing technical with it, because I’m not that great and I can see myself planting into a tree and I don’t really ride with others, ever. as horribly boring as I find the weestrom, I'd say it's your best choice out of those options. they're very easy to work on and better on the highway than the dr / klr / transalp. if you're being honest with yourself about not wanting to do more difficult offroad terrain then yeah, weestrom would probably be your best bang for your buck
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Yerok posted:I have an XR650R that's plateable in Michigan and is super awesome but I used the stock hubs to build 17's. I would 1000000% recommend one in general though. There have been a couple for sale in the Midwest for very good prices. Please buy this man's xr650r and ignore those other nerd bikes Shelvocke fucked around with this message at 20:24 on Jun 29, 2020 |
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This one is beautiful: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/195633021773622/ Definitely not gonna find one cheaper than that
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I can't believe those are 60hp and 300ish lbs. That must rip. Gotta keep an eye out for one.
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the R is so much cooler (heh) than the L
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Yeah because the supermoto landscape is still exactly the same lol
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What part of a SXV550 is not street legal and not crazy?
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Motorized vehicles need to run to be certified for use on US roads for at least the duration of the certification test.
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I'm starting to look around at new bikes again. My 1st gen KTM RC390 is 5 years old and my MV Agusta is now 20 years old. I haven't shopped for a new bike in forever, and I've been kind of surprised at the market in TYOOL 2020. What the hell happened to the middleweight supersport class? The 600s have all but disappeared whereas 10+ years ago you couldn't throw a rock without hitting a R6, CBR or GSXR. The modern liter bikes are all insanely powerful now and whether naked for full on superbike are all really really expensive. I'd love an Aprilia RSV4 or Ducati Panigale but the 20k+ number are daunting for bikes whose limits I couldn't get anywhere near even on a track. I feel the same way about the big naked like the Super Duke R, Streetfighter or Tuono. So I think realistically the KTM Duke 890 R, Aprilia RS660, Triumph Speed Triple RS or MV Agusta Brutale 800 are the range for me for daily short range 4 season commuting (currently my RC's role) and weekend riding (replacing the MV).
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I always assumed it's because most people who think they can handle the power of a 600cc supersport figure they may as well go all in and get the liter bike instead
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Any word on when more RS660 info is coming out? My understanding was that it was going to be shown off at Mugello before the world got weird.
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Yuns posted:I'm starting to look around at new bikes again. My 1st gen KTM RC390 is 5 years old and my MV Agusta is now 20 years old. I haven't shopped for a new bike in forever, and I've been kind of surprised at the market in TYOOL 2020. What the hell happened to the middleweight supersport class? The 600s have all but disappeared whereas 10+ years ago you couldn't throw a rock without hitting a R6, CBR or GSXR. The modern liter bikes are all insanely powerful now and whether naked for full on superbike are all really really expensive. I'd love an Aprilia RSV4 or Ducati Panigale but the 20k+ number are daunting for bikes whose limits I couldn't get anywhere near even on a track. I feel the same way about the big naked like the Super Duke R, Streetfighter or Tuono. So I think realistically the KTM Duke 890 R, Aprilia RS660, Triumph Speed Triple RS or MV Agusta Brutale 800 are the range for me for daily short range 4 season commuting (currently my RC's role) and weekend riding (replacing the MV). 44Teeth on the YouTubes just posted a comparison of the KTM 890 and the Street Triple RS - long story short, the Triumph was more refined but slightly dull, the 890 rambunctious and fun to ride (and also threw an immobilizer error on the dash while they were riding). Haven't seen anything on the Aprilia yet.
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Jazzzzz posted:44Teeth on the YouTubes just posted a comparison of the KTM 890 and the Street Triple RS - long story short, the Triumph was more refined but slightly dull, the 890 rambunctious and fun to ride (and also threw an immobilizer error on the dash while they were riding). Haven't seen anything on the Aprilia yet.
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If price is the issue look at past model year CBR1000s, it's not unusual to see 2018 or 2019 models sitting on dealer lots going for like 12k, which is about the MSRP for an R6.
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Sick Bikes Bro Magazine posted:Once the sun finally came out in Barthelona, we all pulled out onto the motorway. The RS660 hummed between my legs, pulling easily away from the rest of the pack. The noise it makes is glorious: not too loud, but with a perfect amount of bite. The grips and footpegs are positioned less aggressively than on your typical R6, and the suspension floats over everything. I honestly didn't want to stop for our comped lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant, even if we did all get to hang out with Aleix Espargaro for a bit. And so on. There you go.
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captainOrbital posted:There you go. Spot on.
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Nevermind, it got sold. 😖 So. Is a Buell Blast a complete waste of time as a first bike? gileadexile fucked around with this message at 21:28 on Jul 3, 2020 |
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captainOrbital posted:There you go. Lmao incredible. gileadexile posted:Nevermind, it got sold. They're great if you want to be certain bikes aren't for you and just need that extra push of misery to discourage you.
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gileadexile posted:Nevermind, it got sold. A blast isn’t a bike you should even take for free
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I took my MSF on a Buell Blast. Clutch was super heavy and somehow still made me want a bike fwiw.
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Well drat. Literally everything around here is Harley this and Harley that, or Gixxers with salvage titles. It's really quite discouraging. There is a localish 1998 Nighthawk that may be worth looking more into. Seems to be in decent shape and it looks to have a fairly neutral riding position. Any opinions?
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