Rockies regional randomness

[GrizGirl]

Originally Posted by HellSickle

I'm sure Xplor learned a good deal about tire changing techniques from his "friends".

Hang on just a minute... Is that a HOTEL you guys are staying at?!?!?! No 17 hour days, riding at night, and sleeping in the sand with a rock as a pillow? Man, are you all getting soft or what?

[MeterPig]

Everyone get their new fancy new boom sticks? Why they chose, or how they connected with the teeny store in Parker remains a mystery to me.

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_21...#ixzz21XE0BBJE

[HellSickle]

Originally Posted by GrizGirl

Hang on just a minute... Is that a HOTEL you guys are staying at?!?!?! No 17 hour days, riding at night, and sleeping in the sand with a rock as a pillow? Man, are you all getting soft or what?

Nonsense. The room was just to keep our bikes clean and dry prior to a 3 day wilderness adventure. We bedded down on the rock pile where xplor changed his tire.

[Osprey!]

F'n with Iran's nuclear weapons program? Best reason to play AC/DC ever. Score one for the good guys.

Crank it up....

“There was also some music playing randomly on several of the workstations during the middle of the night with the volume maxed out. I believe it was playing ‘Thunderstruck’ by AC/DC,” the scientist wrote.

If true, this attack is the third hacking attempt aimed at Tehran’s controversial nuclear program. In 2010, the state-of-the-art Stuxnet virus set Iran’s nuclear ambitions back by at least two years.

[nwcolorider]

Had to do some work on the DR.
New air filter, new plugs, new front and rear sprocket and chain, bar risers, tweeked the suspension some, changed the inline fuel filer, change the oil and filter, tightened some nuts, screws and bolts and I am good to go...

I need to clean the shop

All ready now, plus both Yammies are good to go and the ATV's.

Next up the Willys...Waiting on the fuel tank and master cylinder.

[HellSickle]

IF I were in the market, should I get a 950 Super Enduro, or an 950/990 Adventure?

I want a commuter, weekend adventurer, and occasional camping/tour bike.

Extra credit question: will I acclimate to the power difference from a KLR, or will I lose my license within a matter of hours, days or weeks?

[pfb]

Originally Posted by HellSickle

IF I were in the market, should I get a 950 Super Enduro, or an 950/990 Adventure?

Yes.

[pfb]

Originally Posted by HellSickle

IF I were in the market, should I get a 950 Super Enduro, or an 950/990 Adventure?

I want a commuter, weekend adventurer, and occasional camping/tour bike.

Extra credit question: will I acclimate to the power difference from a KLR, or will I lose my license within a matter of hours, days or weeks?

OK... A bit more serious answer.

They both are fantastic bikes, but considering how similar they are, the riding experience is actually quite different.

SE:

• Absolutely brings out your inner hooligan!
• Is a ridiculous wheelie machine.
• Surprisingly nimble and fun on technical off road.
• An absolute blast on jeep roads.
• Magic ability for controlled powerslides.
• Epic rock-chucker.
• Loves canyon carving.
• Has a small stock tank and limited range.
• Works great with soft bags, not as much with hard bags.
• Has an incredibly crappy headlight.
• Makes a 950 Adventure S seem not-so-tall.
• Is surprisingly enjoyable even on the freeway.
• Is definitely my preferred KTM 950!

Adventure:

• A perfect go anywhere, do anything bike!
• Go around the block, across the country, or around the world. And enjoy every mile.
• Nip through urban traffic, blast down freeways, rip down jeep roads, sweat it through single track.
• Has a much larger tank capacity, good hard luggage solutions.
• Has a wind fairing, but can actually be less pleasant than open air if your helmet/height/windscreen mods aren't right.
• Much easier to find
• Is definitely my preferred KTM 950!

[pfb]

As for the KLR comparison, sort of like going from this:



To this:

[Geek]

I didn't know there was a side handle available for my Milwaukee drill

[doc_ricketts]

Originally Posted by pfb

As for the KLR comparison, sort of like going from this:



To this:

I'll take the top one. Much more precision and quality and does more things in the hands of a skilled craftsman.

[grub]

Originally Posted by HellSickle

Extra credit question: will I acclimate to the power difference from a KLR, or will I lose my license within a matter of hours, days or weeks?

There's a power difference???

[whitewater18]

Originally Posted by HellSickle

IF I were in the market, should I get a 950 Super Enduro, or an 950/990 Adventure?

I want a commuter, weekend adventurer, and occasional camping/tour bike.

Extra credit question: will I acclimate to the power difference from a KLR, or will I lose my license within a matter of hours, days or weeks?

Jeff, I think you should go get another DL license from another state so that you will not put your Colo DL in danger of being lost!!

The mission profile listed favors the 990 Adventure. better range, better highway manners...... & can carry all your stuff and still have boatloads more power than a KLR!!

[pfb]

Originally Posted by doc_ricketts

I'll take the top one. Much more precision and quality and does more things in the hands of a skilled craftsman.

That top one is pretty sweet...

I think this one might be more representative of a typical ADV KLR.

[Tha Rick]

Originally Posted by HellSickle

IF I were in the market, should I get a 950 Super Enduro, or an 950/990 Adventure?

I want a commuter, weekend adventurer, and occasional camping/tour bike.

Extra credit question: will I acclimate to the power difference from a KLR, or will I lose my license within a matter of hours, days or weeks?

Get the Adventure....The SE is pretty much a HUGE dirt bike...The Adventure has a lot more fuel range-(knowing you this is important), a windscreen you can sorta hide behind during torrential downpours-(...), plus Toddler and Geek have one, so they have to be great!

Rick