Adventure in Ohio?

[buildit]

Originally Posted by Danjal

Google maps. Ignore all common sense and take that right turn while on those bridges.

I am still using a GPS map from 10 years ago. Amazing how what used to be roads disappear into the overgrowth.

[ohioroadrat]

HAPPY


BIRTHDAY,SHAWN !!!
(quickdraw)

[alansz400]

Originally Posted by mpenner

Yesterday was a good time and it was nice to have Alan back. He rides pretty well for a guy with handicapped tags.

Thanks Mike, I told myself I was going to take it slow and not do anything stupid.

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by ohioroadrat

HAPPY


BIRTHDAY,SHAWN !!!
(quickdraw)

D'oh, I thought it was yesterday? lol Happy Birthday (again) Shawn!

[buildit]

Originally Posted by Whitey1

D'oh, I thought it was yesterday? lol Happy Birthday (again) Shawn!

Facebook thought it was last week. Either way, have a happy one Shawn.

[ruppster]

Anyone looking for a KLR? Think I'm going to sell my 1993. It has about 20k & a few scratches (I put it down hard once on gravel, been dropped at low speed multiple times, occasionally in the same day ) still looks good. Honestly in better shape than most of the newer bikes I see posted. A few guys saw it at Dox's gathering, that was before the gravel incident. Doo has been done, valves recently adjusted, new sprockets & X ring chain, fork oil changed, new fork boots, brake pads, automotive fuseholders, yada yada yada. You'll be hard pressed to come up with any maintenance item that I haven't done.Bone stock performance wise. Super reliable bike, has never used a drop of oil. I wouldn't hesitate to ride it across the country tomorrow. I haven't started it since I picked up the WRR, it just sits. I'm thinking in the $1800 range, may move a little. Would be interested in taking a small bike on trade (z50, pw50, ct70, etc. maybe 85) would like to start teaching my daughter to ride. PM me for pics, questions, offers.

[Gonzo_Matt]

Originally Posted by ruppster

Anyone looking for a KLR? Think I'm going to sell my 1993. It has about 20k & a few scratches (I put it down hard once on gravel, been dropped at low speed multiple times, occasionally in the same day ) still looks good. Honestly in better shape than most of the newer bikes I see posted. A few guys saw it at Dox's gathering, that was before the gravel incident. Doo has been done, valves recently adjusted, new sprockets & X ring chain, fork oil changed, new fork boots, brake pads, automotive fuseholders, yada yada yada. You'll be hard pressed to come up with any maintenance item that I haven't done.Bone stock performance wise. Super reliable bike, has never used a drop of oil. I wouldn't hesitate to ride it across the country tomorrow. I haven't started it since I picked up the WRR, it just sits. I'm thinking in the $1800 range, may move a little. Would be interested in taking a small bike on trade (z50, pw50, ct70, etc. maybe 85) would like to start teaching my daughter to ride. PM me for pics, questions, offers.

Sending you a PM.

[Benly]

Some video from the Black Friday ride.

[sion]

Originally Posted by Benly

Some video from the Black Friday ride.

man, you shoulda passed that guy in the red, he was just slowing u down

[indypup]

Originally Posted by ruppster

Anyone looking for a KLR? Think I'm going to sell my 1993. It has about 20k & a few scratches (I put it down hard once on gravel, been dropped at low speed multiple times, occasionally in the same day ) still looks good. Honestly in better shape than most of the newer bikes I see posted. A few guys saw it at Dox's gathering, that was before the gravel incident. Doo has been done, valves recently adjusted, new sprockets & X ring chain, fork oil changed, new fork boots, brake pads, automotive fuseholders, yada yada yada. You'll be hard pressed to come up with any maintenance item that I haven't done.Bone stock performance wise. Super reliable bike, has never used a drop of oil. I wouldn't hesitate to ride it across the country tomorrow. I haven't started it since I picked up the WRR, it just sits. I'm thinking in the $1800 range, may move a little. Would be interested in taking a small bike on trade (z50, pw50, ct70, etc. maybe 85) would like to start teaching my daughter to ride. PM me for pics, questions, offers.

I need to get rid of my 2008 too. I'm in same situation as you. Got the WRR and the KLR rarely sees any action unless I take Indy along. ;)

[MrFurious]

Stopped in at the local Honda/Kawasaki dealer this morning to take gander at the two-fiddy's. They had both a CRF250L and KLX250S on hand for direct comparison and I definitely like the Honda better. As for why, well...

• Like the looks of the Honda a lot more. I just didn't care for all the black on the black/green 2012 KLX they had.
• I like how the radiator hose/water pump inlet is up high and out of the way on the Honda compared to being way down low on the Kawi.
• The seat on the Honda was much more comfortable.

I was real tempted to write a check right then and there for the CRF, but unfortunately I have to wait and see what the a-holes in Washington are going to do with the tax code before I can make that kind of commitment. That's the one big downside of being self-employed - I pay my income tax in one lump sum every year and if they let the Bush tax cuts expire and/or greatly reduce exemptions and write-offs for small businesses the amount I have to pay is going to be a lot higher than it was last year.

Here's hoping they get off their asses and get something worked out before Christmas so I can have an idea what I'll owe and maybe, just maybe, can put a new bike under the tree for myself.

[Landon]

Originally Posted by MrFurious

Stopped in at the local Honda/Kawasaki dealer this morning to take gander at the two-fiddy's. They had both a CRF250L and KLX250S on hand for direct comparison and I definitely like the Honda better. As for why, well...

• Like the looks of the Honda a lot more. I just didn't care for all the black on the black/green 2012 KLX they had.
• I like how the radiator hose/water pump inlet is up high and out of the way on the Honda compared to being way down low on the Kawi.
• The seat on the Honda was much more comfortable.

I was real tempted to write a check right then and there for the CRF, but unfortunately I have to wait and see what the a-holes in Washington are going to do with the tax code before I can make that kind of commitment. That's the one big downside of being self-employed - I pay my income tax in one lump sum every year and if they let the Bush tax cuts expire and/or greatly reduce exemptions and write-offs for small businesses the amount I have to pay is going to be a lot higher than it was last year.

Here's hoping they get off their asses and get something worked out before Christmas so I can have an idea what I'll owe and maybe, just maybe, can put a new bike under the tree for myself.

Sounds like the Honda is the one for you. Is the WR250 not an option for some reason?

[MrFurious]

Originally Posted by Landon

Sounds like the Honda is the one for you. Is the WR250 not an option for some reason?

Price mainly. I just can't justify spending $6700 on a WRR given how I'll use it. For what the WRR costs new I can buy the CRF and do all the performance mods and upgrade the suspension and still have a few bucks left over.

The other factor is where I live. Being smack dab in the middle of the NTZ (aka the flatlands of NW Ohio) my off-roading opportunities are pretty slim, and most likely if/when I want to do some trail riding I'll throw it in the back of the truck for the 3+ hour haul down to southern Ohio. For me it will be more of a local commuter, errand runner and play bike.

[swingset]

Originally Posted by MrFurious

Price mainly. I just can't justify spending $6700 on a WRR given how I'll use it. For what the WRR costs new I can buy the CRF and do all the performance mods and upgrade the suspension and still have a few bucks left over.

The other factor is where I live. Being smack dab in the middle of the NTZ (aka the flatlands of NW Ohio) my off-roading opportunities are pretty slim, and most likely if/when I want to do some trail riding I'll throw it in the back of the truck for the 3+ hour haul down to southern Ohio. For me it will be more of a local commuter, errand runner and play bike.

Why not buy a gently used WRR? Even a year-old mint one will have lost enough in depreciation to be where the CRF is brand new, and then there's no suspension or performance upgrades really needed.

This assumes that the new tax burden isn't going to be a real kick in the balls, but I am quite certain that we're all going to be paying more across the board. (cue someone pissing their diapers because we're talking about CS&M garbage)

[MeefZah]

Originally Posted by swingset

but I am quite certain that we're all going to be paying more across the board. (cue someone pissing their diapers because we're talking about CS&M garbage)

47% won't be.

I concur on the used WRR. $3-4k is less than the Honda and gets you in a better bike. They are indestructible. Mines at 22,000 now and I don't even think of that as many miles for this engine.