Carvin' Marvin Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Tell me all about them. Are they fast? loud? fun? Of course they are. Seriously though how many of yall out there are riding dirt or street while the snow is away? Personally I have a Yamaha YZ 125 for the dirt and a "supermotoed" Super Sherpa 250 to buzz around town. I'll post pics when I get one. I used to have bigger bikes for street and dirt, but honestly I have the most fun on the small light stuff. No interstates for this loon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 I have one street, one adventure and one dirt bike)) Although I haven't been riding adv and dirt for a while.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monodude Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 '09 Kawasaki 1400 Concours. with aftermarket exhaust and computer flash. This set-up gives it 102+ lbs of torque and 165 HP to the ground. It's SCARY fast & powerful. Although I have slowed down some, (in my advancing age), I still LOVE a "spirited" ride through the twisties. It's my asphalt carving tool of choice..... 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Dual sport With exhaust and ECU mods..... of course I also practice and firmly believe in AGATT, (all gear all the time) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 6/26/2020 at 10:01 PM, b.free said: I have one street, one adventure and one dirt bike)) Although I haven't been riding adv and dirt for a while.. What models? On 6/29/2020 at 12:04 PM, monodude said: 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Dual sport With exhaust and ECU mods..... of course I also practice and firmly believe in AGATT, (all gear all the time) How do you like that KLX? I love Kawasakis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monodude Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I like it. with the ecu mods and the full exhaust it should be around 30 HP. rides great. suspension is a little soft for my fat ass, though. 6 speed, dual disc, inverted forks, dual overhead cam. biggest drawback is the 2 gallon tank. before the mods I was getting 71 MPG. haven't filled up from the last ride yet to see the difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I'll have one again someday... used to have this '89 Honda Hawk GT 650. Poor man's Ducati... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLN Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 I got none, but looking to buy one sometime later. Got my licence, helmet, just waiting for right model for the right price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted July 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 22 hours ago, monodude said: I like it. with the ecu mods and the full exhaust it should be around 30 HP. rides great. suspension is a little soft for my fat ass, though. 6 speed, dual disc, inverted forks, dual overhead cam. biggest drawback is the 2 gallon tank. before the mods I was getting 71 MPG. haven't filled up from the last ride yet to see the difference Nice. That KLX is basically the water-cooled, fuel injected update to my Super Sherpa. Getting 70mpg wringing its neck all around town on a carbureted bike. I think it makes like 23 hp at sea level 20 years ago so I'd be surprised if I'm getting 15 hp these days. Love that bike though. 7 hours ago, Jack M said: I'll have one again someday... used to have this '89 Honda Hawk GT 650. Poor man's Ducati... Man that thing just oozes cool. I'd rather have that than a Ducati any day. We are a Japanese bike household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 8:53 PM, Carvin' Marvin said: What models? 2006 Honda Hornet (CB599) Custom 2006 KTM 950 Advanture S 2007 Kawasaki KLX 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 21 hours ago, Carvin' Marvin said: Man that thing just oozes cool. I'd rather have that than a Ducati any day. We are a Japanese bike household. No joke, one time at band camp, I parked my Hawk next to a Ducati Desmosedici at the local shop. A guy pulled up in a car, got out and said “Oh wow!! A Honda Hawk!” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tddragon Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 These are my summer toys of choice :) (i know the last 3 are not motorcycles:) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 1966 Honda 55 have to push it to start starter drive been bad for last 30 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted November 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Tddragon said: These are my summer toys of choice :) (i know the last 3 are not motorcycles:) Cool collection! I see you are also a man of style and taste. 2 hours ago, lowrider said: 1966 Honda 55 have to push it to start starter drive been bad for last 30 years. +10 Push Points. Not much cooler than pushing it to life and just setting off into the sunset! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 this Carves sweetly around the course here... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted November 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/13/2020 at 3:51 PM, softbootsurfer said: this Carves sweetly around the course here... Super cool! I bet that was a beautiful day on the course. First two wheel golf kart I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcar Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 2003 YZ 125. Fast enough for me on a MX track but too slow in the desert! Thankfully I don’t ride much desert. First photo was taken the night I brought it home. It hit the dirt during the photo shoot! D’oh!! Second photo is how she looks today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnasmo Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 1999 VFR 800 2008 WR250R Lately prefer exploring back roads on the WR to street riding. Maybe an age thing, or just what's newer for me. 37 years of street, less than 10 on dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 HIs and hers. 2016 KTM Duke 390 and 2015 Honda Grom The KTM is nice and light, quite a few mods. The Honda has an ECU, cam, intake and exhaust. Decent for a 125cc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 12 hours ago, slabber said: 2016 KTM Duke 390 and 2015 Honda Grom Funny, my dad has that Duke, and a good friend has the Grom. What are those bar ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 19 hours ago, Jack M said: Funny, my dad has that Duke, and a good friend has the Grom. What are those bar ends? Lever protectors, from China. Your Dad's bike, a first gen (15/16) like mine? Has he done any modifications to air/fuel? They respond really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawdzira Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 The forum abbreviates this thread to read "Tell me about your Mot.." Any other Blade Runner fans? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastsiiiide Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 2010 Zero electric dirt bike. With the plastic removed. It's a work in progress. I upgraded the battery, but haven't made a custom BMS yet, so I don't know what the practical range is (this is everyone's question). Maybe I'll get around to finishing it this year. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 On 3/3/2022 at 7:33 PM, gawdzira said: The forum abbreviates this thread to read "Tell me about your Mot.." Any other Blade Runner fans? I’mma big enough fan that I will answer with both: «My mother? Let me tell you about my mother» and «My mother? I’ll tell you about my mother»! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Hahaha what is it about alpine boarders and motorcycles? Is this a need for speed thing? I’m more of an earn your turns guy—it’s mountain biking all the way. Get in summer work on those legs and you still experience all the danger of flying headfirst down a mountain into the trees! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Thinking about my next bike. Haven't been on two wheels in like 10 years, but a good friend in town just got a bike and needs a riding buddy, obviously. Trying to decide... What I should get: what I want: what I really want: What my wife thinks I should get: decisions, decisions. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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