Own two thumpers?

smoltz · 02-06-2011, 07:56 PM

So... wondering if anyone here owns two thumpers... if so what have you got?

How do you justify it?

I was thinking of replacing my XR650L with a KLR650 or G650GS but I decided instead to just buy the G650GS in addition to the XR. Not sure that this makes much sense since they're similar in so many ways in the grand scheme of things but I really don't want to beat up the BMW off road and when I thought about what bike I would want in addition to the XRL, dirt road capability and being cheap (to buy, fuel and maintain) were at the top of my list... thus the G650GS.

-Adam

sadexcuse4s10 · 02-06-2011, 08:01 PM

no need to justify it

if you like both, have both. if the wife complains, trade her in for a newer model or learn to ignore her.

jar944 · 02-06-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoltz

So... wondering if anyone here owns two thumpers... if so what have you got?

How do you justify it?

mutiple (see sig)

as for justification each thumper serves a specific purpose.

a1fa · 02-06-2011, 08:15 PM

XT225
WR400F

looking to pickup another WR250R/X or XT225!!!

BIG ED XT FAN · 02-06-2011, 08:20 PM

I have 3 TT600s, 1 XT600s, Wr400f. Wife purchase the WR400 for me it X-mas!!!!

Don`t ask about the road bikes. Theres some under the tables too!!

AlpinaE24 · 02-06-2011, 09:01 PM

little_twin · 02-06-2011, 09:08 PM

Yz250 woods bike
Yz250f mx/backup woods bike
Drz400s dual sport rides

And I have my eye on a ktm 200 xc because I can't resist the Orange coolaid. No need to justify having more than one thumper. Each serves a purpose.

Xcuvator · 02-06-2011, 09:29 PM

WR250
TE450
TE610
KLR685
WR430XC

There isn't one bike that can do it all. But you already knew that.

jessepitt · 02-06-2011, 10:31 PM

Um, I ahh... I really needed a different color...

Actually, I do have a reason. I love the 650 for most road riding, be it pave, gravel or dirt. It is smooth, quiet, comfortable and effortlessly fast, it just slips through space. The 350 (hi-comp piston,piped, jetted etc) is for anything dirty and tight. It rips through space throwing rocks mud and dirt everywhere. It is not relaxing to ride but provides adrenaline overload when I'm in need.

Velociraptor · 02-06-2011, 10:33 PM

Whatever you want! I only own one because I like sport bikes too so have the RC51. Got the hots for a new bike though. the 690r is a solid keeper and I'm limited at the moment to two bikes so the RC may have to make room for a GS1200 or a Ducati 1198sp. Leaning towards the Duc and leave the GS for more advanced age

Bones_GSXR · 02-06-2011, 10:40 PM

1995 ATK 605 DS (was my race SM)
2 1999 ATK 605ESDS
2000 ATK 600DT (now my SM)
2002 ATK 605DTSM
4 mini thumpers, 78 Honda Z50, 85 GSXR 50, 88 Honda ZB50, 86 Di Blasi 49cc
1 Custom Framed 91 TZR250 with 605 Rotax (not finished)
Then there are twins, fours and a six cyl.....

So many projects so little time....

Trl Rdr · 02-06-2011, 10:53 PM

I have three, but the 600 going in the spring.

G Goat · 02-06-2011, 11:13 PM

I take it you plan on showing your wife this thread

plugeye · 02-07-2011, 04:36 AM

its not hard to justify 2 thumpers, unless they're big-buck machines.

while i wouldn't mind a street-bike, i cannot justify one with what my thumpers can give me.

i have 2 thumpers at the moment & lookin for another for my woman to ride

Crazy_Dave · 02-07-2011, 04:51 AM

Looking to add a F650gs as well

02-06-2011, 07:56 PM	#1
smoltz ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: NH Oddometer: 70	Own two thumpers? So... wondering if anyone here owns two thumpers... if so what have you got? How do you justify it? I was thinking of replacing my XR650L with a KLR650 or G650GS but I decided instead to just buy the G650GS in addition to the XR. Not sure that this makes much sense since they're similar in so many ways in the grand scheme of things but I really don't want to beat up the BMW off road and when I thought about what bike I would want in addition to the XRL, dirt road capability and being cheap (to buy, fuel and maintain) were at the top of my list... thus the G650GS. -Adam

02-06-2011, 08:20 PM	#5
BIG ED XT FAN Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Finger Lakes Western New York Oddometer: 1,040	Easy Because i can! I have 3 TT600s, 1 XT600s, Wr400f. Wife purchase the WR400 for me it X-mas!!!! Don`t ask about the road bikes. Theres some under the tables too!!

02-06-2011, 09:01 PM	#6
AlpinaE24 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Oddometer: 406	__________________ 1994 XR650L - not stock 2000 XR650R - Plated - Sold 2000 XR650R - Sold 2000 XR600R - Sold

02-06-2011, 09:29 PM	#8
Xcuvator Justa Venturer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Skoals Or Oddometer: 1,246	WR250 TE450 TE610 KLR685 WR430XC There isn't one bike that can do it all. But you already knew that. __________________ ___________________________________________ So much riding-so little time

02-06-2011, 10:31 PM	#9
jessepitt Dual Sport Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Redmond Oregon Oddometer: 988	Justify??? Um, I ahh... I really needed a different color... Actually, I do have a reason. I love the 650 for most road riding, be it pave, gravel or dirt. It is smooth, quiet, comfortable and effortlessly fast, it just slips through space. The 350 (hi-comp piston,piped, jetted etc) is for anything dirty and tight. It rips through space throwing rocks mud and dirt everywhere. It is not relaxing to ride but provides adrenaline overload when I'm in need. __________________ 2011 DirtRoad650 http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/z...mping12182.jpg '98 DR 350 http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/z...t/Photo280.jpg '99 DR 650. Sold.

02-06-2011, 08:01 PM	#2
sadexcuse4s10 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Oddometer: 944	no need to justify it if you like both, have both. if the wife complains, trade her in for a newer model or learn to ignore her.

02-06-2011, 08:15 PM	#4
a1fa Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,725	XT225 WR400F looking to pickup another WR250R/X or XT225!!!

02-06-2011, 09:08 PM	#7
little_twin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Oddometer: 348	Yz250 woods bike Yz250f mx/backup woods bike Drz400s dual sport rides And I have my eye on a ktm 200 xc because I can't resist the Orange coolaid. No need to justify having more than one thumper. Each serves a purpose.

02-06-2011, 10:33 PM	#10
Velociraptor TrackBum Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 464	Whatever you want! I only own one because I like sport bikes too so have the RC51. Got the hots for a new bike though. the 690r is a solid keeper and I'm limited at the moment to two bikes so the RC may have to make room for a GS1200 or a Ducati 1198sp. Leaning towards the Duc and leave the GS for more advanced age __________________ 2009 KTM 690r Enduro in da house 2002 RC51 SOLD 2010 KTM 990 Supermoto R

02-06-2011, 10:40 PM	#11
Bones_GSXR Barb's Crash Test Dummy Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 295	1995 ATK 605 DS (was my race SM) 2 1999 ATK 605ESDS 2000 ATK 600DT (now my SM) 2002 ATK 605DTSM 4 mini thumpers, 78 Honda Z50, 85 GSXR 50, 88 Honda ZB50, 86 Di Blasi 49cc 1 Custom Framed 91 TZR250 with 605 Rotax (not finished) Then there are twins, fours and a six cyl..... So many projects so little time.... __________________ "I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks." Daniel Boone "I was going as fast as I ever did, then I fell off"

02-06-2011, 10:53 PM	#12
Trl Rdr Big Red Bird Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE - The Tax me state Oddometer: 1,658	I have three, but the 600 going in the spring. __________________ 2 XR650r(s) 2001 & 2002 Plated GL18HPM9 Titanium (Gold Wing) CRF230F for the tight shit! Baja Mexico Trail Ride Report Big Bend Ranch Drive and Ride Report Trl Rdr screwed with this post 03-14-2011 at 04:27 AM

02-06-2011, 11:13 PM	#13
G Goat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary Oddometer: 343	I take it you plan on showing your wife this thread __________________ 02 Ducati ST4S 08 KTM 530 EXC 03 KTM 525 EXC

02-07-2011, 04:36 AM	#14
plugeye mc caregiver Joined: May 2007 Location: Garland, Texas Oddometer: 2,595	its not hard to justify 2 thumpers, unless they're big-buck machines. while i wouldn't mind a street-bike, i cannot justify one with what my thumpers can give me. i have 2 thumpers at the moment & lookin for another for my woman to ride

02-07-2011, 04:51 AM	#15
Crazy_Dave Back'in it in Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate NY Oddometer: 570	Looking to add a F650gs as well __________________ It’s easier to apologize then it is to ask permission. 01 R1-01 CBR929-08 WR250R-92 DR650 (24-7 365)-07 F650GS-05 200 EXC-03 450EXC

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