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Pretty much intend to finish the Duc this offseason.
-full carbon fairings (nose, upper sides, & tail) current carbon bellypan, and Sharkskinz track fairings all painted pearl white
-new Ducabike rearsets (keeping the current CRGs for backups)
-frame powdercoated in same 'wine red' shade as all the red accent bits/wheels on the bike (not completely sure on this...I've never completely torn a bike down to the frame before)
-random carbon bits for finishing touches
-new brake pads
-MotionPro throttle tube/linkage
-new grips
-Speedymoto Omni bars
-Brembo remote adjuster for the RCS-19
-Ducati Data Analyzer
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12-08-2012, 05:04 PM
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Switching back to street legality. Seattle has a year long season so long as you don't mind the rain and it being a bit chilly.
Might grab some eBay levers since I want 2 sets anyway. There's a motorcycle seat upholsterer about 3 blocks from my new place so I might get the seat and pillion seat redone.
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12-08-2012, 05:23 PM
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Buell - Rings. Hopefully everything else is good.
Triumph - The chain I was supposed to buy last year.
Aprilia - Nothing.
Dirtbike - Purchasing.
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12-08-2012, 05:38 PM
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You should get a dual sport Tony so you can ride with us. Pure dirt bikes are a pain in PA. You need a plate or you have to keep loading and unloading.
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12-08-2012, 05:52 PM
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You should get a dual sport Tony so you can ride with us. Pure dirt bikes are a pain in PA. You need a plate or you have to keep loading and unloading.
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I'm definitely looking for a dual sport. I'm torn between a bigger one (DR650-sized) or a smaller one (XT225-sized). But either way, there's no point in getting a CRF450, when I have TW200 talent. 
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12-08-2012, 07:09 PM
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I'm definitely looking for a dual sport. I'm torn between a bigger one (DR650-sized) or a smaller one (XT225-sized). But either way, there's no point in getting a CRF450, when I have TW200 talent. |
find a barely-legal dualsport, not a thunderpig DR/XL/KRL/etc.
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12-08-2012, 07:28 PM
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Rear sets for the 250(already got them)
I am going to fabricate some SV body work for the 250, got it for free from another guy that didnt want it taking up space in his garage. TIRES.
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12-08-2012, 08:05 PM
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I'd actually prefer a thunder pig. For me and my old knees and back, a full-on motocross bike is overkill.
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12-08-2012, 08:24 PM
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I need to replace my chain and sprockets. Other than that, i don't plan on doing shit to it except ride it.
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12-08-2012, 08:39 PM
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I'd actually prefer a thunder pig. For me and my old knees and back, a full-on motocross bike is overkill.
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until the suspension bottoms out or all 400lbs of pig comes crashing down on one of those old knees.
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12-08-2012, 09:15 PM
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PhilB,
like they came stock with the "street" version of the Monster? (can't remember if that was the name)
I've been trying to convince myself a monster would make a fine commuter bike to go with the 916, but if I can't put any proper bags on it, I'm not believing myself completely 
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On topic: we are buying a 1975 CB500T. It's been travelling from New York to the end of the world (here) for the last 1.5 years, ridden by a brave man. We will try and restore it/make it slightly into a cafe racer of sorts. Nothing too extreme or complex, but trying to bring back to youth a nice bike.
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No, not the bags from the "City" Monster. Those were soft bags on a mounting frame. These are actual aftermarket hardbags on a bolt-on frame.
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12-08-2012, 10:14 PM
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Quote:
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find a barely-legal dualsport, not a thunderpig DR/XL/KRL/etc.
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until the suspension bottoms out or all 400lbs of pig comes crashing down on one of those old knees.
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I had a KLR650 and it was a good bike, but this G650X is a beast! Over 100 pounds lighter and 15-18 more horsepower.
If you aren't looking at long road commutes a XT250, KLX250S, or CRF250L would be plenty. The DR-Z400S is a solid choice. The WR250 is the top of the Japanese 250's but costs more then the DR-Z.
I'd look at a Husqvarna TE310 if I was looking for a light dual sport personally.
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Another issue I had was passing cars in places where even I wasn't comfortable, and I'm used to riding with Dan, who passes pretty much everything.
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Dan, your taste in bikes and cars is awesome.
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12-08-2012, 10:20 PM
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...I'd look at a Husqvarna TE310 if I was looking for a light dual sport personally.
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I had a 510 Husky. Lots and lots of work.
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12-08-2012, 10:34 PM
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I'm hoping to ride the Trans Taiga Road (~1000 miles of gravel road) late spring/early summer... So I'll be swapping my clip-ons for handlebars, fabbing up some kind of skip plate and radiator guard, possibly playing with my suspension, mounting a couple Rotopax mounts on my rear seat luggage rack, and buying some light knobbies for the trip (not to be mounted until right before I leave though).
I think I should've just skipped the SV and bought a Vstrom!
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12-08-2012, 11:08 PM
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The new Testarossa (red head) motored Husky's are supposed to be more reliable. There is always the new KTM 350.
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Another issue I had was passing cars in places where even I wasn't comfortable, and I'm used to riding with Dan, who passes pretty much everything.
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That's only because you're a madman on the streets. I've heard stories... (And that signature of yours is proof. ) |
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Dan, your taste in bikes and cars is awesome.
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