Bought a 950 Adventure!

Discussion in 'Dakar champion (950/990)' started by Av8rPaul, Apr 7, 2012.

  1. Av8rPaul

    Av8rPaul Have bike will travel

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    After months of consideration on which big dual sport to buy, I made the call and bought this beauty yesterday...
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    It's a 2004, one owner, excellent maintenance history, all the concerns that are mentioned on this forum have been done (other than the kickstand relocate). Extra set of new tires (plus 3 lightly used ones), 2 seats, heated grips...I'm stoked!!!
    But I woke to 5" of new snow this morning....
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  2. Iron Horse

    Iron Horse I Make Shit Up

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    :clap:beer

    Sweet!
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  3. cjracer

    cjracer AWD please!!

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    Congrats and Welcome to the OC. :freaky

    Nice find, you're in for a great summer.

    Safe travels,
    cj
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  4. dgrs2

    dgrs2 Where'd I leave my knee??

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    Nice ride. Just picked one up this past Tuesday. You're going to love it! :clap:clap
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  5. Bgunn

    Bgunn Listo

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    Clean looking bike...Enjoy
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  6. Questor

    Questor More Undestructable

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    The orange '04's are my favorite!
    And, yes... I am biased. :D

    Congratulations.
    Welcome to the insanity.

    Q~
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  7. Av8rPaul

    Av8rPaul Have bike will travel

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    Thanks guys. I've been riding almost 40 years and I have never been more excited about a bike in my life other than maybe my very first one!
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  8. AdvGa

    AdvGa Long timer

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    Don't worry... these things don't mind Snow either...


    Congrats on your Bike!
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  9. cobrat

    cobrat Been here awhile

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    Good choice! These are awesome do-anything/do-everything bikes. Nothing else quite like it really. I predict much enjoyment in your future!
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  10. RogerDe

    RogerDe Dust In The Wind

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    Sweet bike welcome to the orange side, start buying lots of rear tire's because the KTM love's to shred'em....Enjoy Ride On...
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  11. Orangecicle

    Orangecicle On a "Quest" Supporter

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    Looks like a sweet 950. Here's mine:

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    You're gonna love this!
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  12. Pantah

    Pantah Jiggy Dog Fan Supporter

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    Jeez, she's a beaut. Wish my 04 looked that nice, but your AK roads took a lot of the shine off.

    Great motorbike, though. The best I ever had.
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  13. Av8rPaul

    Av8rPaul Have bike will travel

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    Thanks! I've read your graphics project thread, your design is great!

    Pantah, I don't know how the PO kept this bike looking so good after 8 years in AK! These roads are not the best for keeping a bike shiny.
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  14. Tangai

    Tangai Been here awhile

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    Welcome! I have a black one, you know the fast one, but you’ll enjoy the orange too. :clap<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:eek:ffice:eek:ffice" /><o:p></o:p>
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  15. ghostdncr

    ghostdncr Burnin' daylight...

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    Congrats on one of the best purchases you'll ever make, but get ready...

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  16. 68deluxe

    68deluxe Long timer

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    Little known fact- the orange ones have more HP, are lighter, handle better, and get better mileage. :D

    Congrats.
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