Northern New England chatter... - Page 6

dirthauler · 02-18-2010, 02:46 AM

the kx 500 is a full on mx race bike from back in the days of the open class, kinda scary to ride behind one, the roost looks like water out of a jet ski but it consists of 8-10 inch gravel, truely awesome when your like 50 feet back and he hits it and your peppered by small rocks and the occational six incher goes wizzing by

PWRCRZR · 02-18-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe?

The current dual sport keeps getting bogged down

I wouldnt say I need it, just be nice to have more flexibility than 900lb cruiser has to offer. I'd have to ride a decent way to get off road anywhere, so it has to handle its own on pavement, city driving, etc, and at least be able to do highway speeds for a few miles.

Never really ridden dirt so I cant say to what extent I'd want to go. I'd guess the PDT and some double track would be a good place to start. And snow, or at least snowy. Thats how this all started. I don't mind getting the VTX dirty one bit and freezing my ass off on the way, but once the roads start to get questionable that is the wrong bike to be on.

The DRs and WRs and the like look like fun bikes, but I'd like something with a little more meat to haul me around. In all honesty if I had the money and space I'd report directly to the Ural dealership, but thats a few years out.

So thats my dissertation. Thanks for all the input, much appreciated.

Sounds to me like you are looking for a KLR...

I was in your shoes a year ago, I had never ridden dirt or any sort of dual sport riding. I just wanted something beside a cruiser..

First I tried a Bandit 1200 which was great but still not a good foul weather bike or dirt road bike.

Then I got my KLR..

for me it has just the right mix of abilities.

It is a great back road bike, handles highways if you choose, loves dirt roads and will do some easy 2 track.. Add some luggage and you have a great solo touring platform..

For me this seams to be the perfect mix, I keep thinking about getting a more dirt worthy bike but to be honest I will never be a dirt bike rider.

If you are looking for an inexpensive, easy to maintain bike that will handle street duty as well as dirt roads and easy trails then you found it.

radguzzi · 02-18-2010, 04:48 AM

Pssst...PWRCRZR to the camo courtesy phone please ....!

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Originally Posted by EvilClown

BTW, if you don't require new, a Ural can be in your future sooner than you think.

Joe? · 02-18-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilClown

BTW, if you don't require new, a Ural can be in your future sooner than you think.

I've seen what you guys do to the used ones...

MeRide · 02-18-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe?

I've seen what you guys do to the used ones...

DOH! .............. He seems to have a point here

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The trick is you have to find a used one that wasn't really used. Mine was 5 years old and only had 650 miles (1,000km) on it. Huge discount on the price but not on the fun factor

EvilClown · 02-18-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe?

I've seen what you guys do to the used ones...

That'll be the last of that now that the 'challenge' is over.

Got my new Duro mounted up this past weekend.

Got an extra set of wheels, too. Might do up a set of knobbies for the spring dirt riding.

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Originally Posted by MeRide

DOH! .............. He seems to have a point here

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The trick is you have to find a used one that wasn't really used. Mine was 5 years old and only had 650 miles (1,000km) on it. Huge discount on the price but not on the fun factor

You did get a screaming deal on that rig but even one with many more miles than that can be a bunch of fun. And 2-wheel drive isn't absolutely necessary to ride the good stuff.

Sidecar Sue shot this on her first 'off road' ride.

One wheel drive will go through much worse than that with that bald tire!

radguzzi · 02-18-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilClown

That'll be the last of that now that the 'challenge' is over.

Got my new Duro mounted up this past weekend.

Holy cow, get your bux worth outta that skin er wot...?

The Air is showing through on that thing...

Hacks are hard on tires.

EvilClown · 02-18-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by radguzzi

Holy cow, get your bux worth outta that skin er wot...?

The Air is showing through on that thing...

Every last mile I could.

nearly Full story

MeRide · 02-18-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilClown

That'll be the last of that now that the 'challenge' is over.

Got my new Duro mounted up this past weekend.

Excellent! That baldy reminds me of the old cartoons with Model T type cartoon cars that have a cloth bandage tied around the puncture spot

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Originally Posted by EvilClown

Got an extra set of wheels, too. Might do up a set of knobbies for the spring dirt riding.

Nice! I'm jealous!!

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Originally Posted by EvilClown

You did get a screaming deal on that rig but even one with many more miles than that can be a bunch of fun. And 2-wheel drive isn't absolutely necessary to ride the good stuff.

Right you are! 1,000km or 10,000km....don't matter. They're all fun. I've noticed some potential Ural owners getting hung up on this year versus that year and other minutia. Lots of differing opinions and lots of non-riders because of it.

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Originally Posted by EvilClown

Sidecar Sue shot this on her first 'off road' ride.

One wheel drive will go through much worse than that with that bald tire!

Looks like camo green Urals are faster than solid green Urals.

EvilClown · 02-18-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MeRide

I've noticed some potential Ural owners getting hung up on this year versus that year and other minutia.

The only year I'm skeered of is 2002. I'm told it was a 'transition' year and they had some serious problems. Maybe it's a bunch of bunk.

MeRide · 02-18-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilClown

The only year I'm skeered of is 2002. I'm told it was a 'transition' year and they had some serious problems. Maybe it's a bunch of bunk.

I kind of believe that one too as it was the first year of the 750 engine.

Hey look, we turned the Northern New England Chatter thread into the Northern New England Ural Thread

EvilClown · 02-18-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MeRide

Hey look, we turned the Northern New England Chatter thread into the Northern New England Ural Thread

Well, at least you lnow there'll be some good riding!

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Originally Posted by Joe?

I'll shoot him a line tonight and find out some more.

EvilClown · 02-18-2010, 05:52 PM

You still shopping, Mark?

MeRide · 02-18-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilClown

You still shopping, Mark?

Who, me? This one is up in the "Land of Broken Dreams" loft

What's the story on that sweet green yum yum? I'd lose the Duc wheels because they just don't look right.

EvilClown · 02-18-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MeRide

What's the story on that sweet green yum yum?

Just saw it here.

02-18-2010, 02:46 AM	#76
dirthauler rolling rototiller Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Pittstone, ya it's a Flintstones refference Oddometer: 1,637	the kx 500 is a full on mx race bike from back in the days of the open class, kinda scary to ride behind one, the roost looks like water out of a jet ski but it consists of 8-10 inch gravel, truely awesome when your like 50 feet back and he hits it and your peppered by small rocks and the occational six incher goes wizzing by __________________ less the 1% of the planet is paved happy that there is now a maine small bikes thread

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