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Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 10:49 am
by SG89
Thanks, guys!

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:12 am
by Sharp Guy
SG89 wrote:
Sat Apr 09, 2022 10:39 am
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That'll be a blast!!!

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 7:42 pm
by SG89
I had a great time today! Glad to get away from the BS and just ride 😎Image

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 9:59 pm
by MacLaren
I would LOVE to get back into riding. I would want something like SG89 has. Heckuva good stress releiver

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:22 pm
by Manixguy@1994
SG89 wrote:
Sat Apr 09, 2022 7:42 pm
I had a great time today! Glad to get away from the BS and just ride 😎Image
Hurray ! That is what it’s all about ! Dan

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:28 pm
by Bloke
SG89 wrote:
Sat Apr 09, 2022 7:42 pm
I had a great time today! Glad to get away from the BS and just ride 😎Image
That’s awesome SpyderGirl!

Have fun and stay safe. :cheap-sunglasses

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 7:59 am
by Manixguy@1994
SG89 wrote:
Sat Apr 09, 2022 7:42 pm
I had a great time today! Glad to get away from the BS and just ride 😎Image
ImageIfyou have time check this song out , I think you may be like it !

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:43 am
by Mad Mac
The Youtube link for that.
https://youtu.be/p1wqvyBH5Ls

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:49 am
by Mad Mac
For those who consider that to be sacrilege
here is the link to the Steppenwolf version with Easy Rider video.
https://youtu.be/egMWlD3fLJ8
The unofficial anthem for every rider with blood in their veins.
Specially our Houston V-Max club.

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:58 am
by Manixguy@1994
Mad Mac wrote:
Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:49 am
For those who consider that to be sacrilege
here is the link to the Steppenwolf version with Easy Rider video.
https://youtu.be/egMWlD3fLJ8
The unofficial anthem for every rider with blood in their veins.
Specially our Houston V-Max club.
Thank for helping ! I actually saw Steppenwolf play at a ABATE state function. It was a dream come true . MG2

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:09 pm
by michaelyogi
The last bike. Husqvarna FE250
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The present bike. KTM300 XC-Wi
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Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:07 am
by Manixguy@1994
michaelyogi wrote:
Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:09 pm
The last bike. Husqvarna FE250IMG_1845(1).JPG
The present bike. KTM300 XC-WiIMG_0225.jpg
Both look like a lot of fun . Perfect size and weight for a long day ! Have a good time . MG2

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:21 am
by bjz
SG89 wrote:
Sat Apr 09, 2022 7:42 pm
I had a great time today! Glad to get away from the BS and just ride 😎Image
SG89, I’d love to know what you think of the “new” 300, esp if you can compare it to the 250l’s or something like an xt250? I currently have an older (2015) Honda cb500x that for me is a fantastic mix for twisty mtn roads, fire roads/double track, commuting etc BUT I am lucky enough to have probably 1000’s of miles of ohv trail, backcountry routes and dirt/gravel from the garage…something like the 300l rally could be the perfect bike for me.

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:05 am
by SG89
bjz wrote:
Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:21 am
SG89 wrote:
Sat Apr 09, 2022 7:42 pm
I had a great time today! Glad to get away from the BS and just ride 😎Image
SG89, I’d love to know what you think of the “new” 300, esp if you can compare it to the 250l’s or something like an xt250? I currently have an older (2015) Honda cb500x that for me is a fantastic mix for twisty mtn roads, fire roads/double track, commuting etc BUT I am lucky enough to have probably 1000’s of miles of ohv trail, backcountry routes and dirt/gravel from the garage…something like the 300l rally could be the perfect bike for me.
Sorry can’t compare it to anything as this is my first dual sport/dirtbike. I believe the rally may have a larger fuel tank than the 300L not sure. This bike has a soft suspension tho. I like it just fine so far.

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:13 am
by bjz
SG89 wrote:
Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:05 am
bjz wrote:
Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:21 am
SG89 wrote:
Sat Apr 09, 2022 7:42 pm
I had a great time today! Glad to get away from the BS and just ride 😎Image
SG89, I’d love to know what you think of the “new” 300, esp if you can compare it to the 250l’s or something like an xt250? I currently have an older (2015) Honda cb500x that for me is a fantastic mix for twisty mtn roads, fire roads/double track, commuting etc BUT I am lucky enough to have probably 1000’s of miles of ohv trail, backcountry routes and dirt/gravel from the garage…something like the 300l rally could be the perfect bike for me.
Sorry can’t compare it to anything as this is my first dual sport/dirtbike. I believe the rally may have a larger fuel tank than the 300L not sure. This bike has a soft suspension tho. I like it just fine so far.
Thanks. It’s been a while since I shopped for a bike, but I believe you are correct about the rally having a slightly larger tank. It’s all tradeoffs…the windscreen and fairings make a big difference on the long stretches of pavement connecting the fun stuff, but that extra weight adds up.

As for suspension, I’m pretty short/light weighing in around 165-170 when strong, and I’m not Exactly a “braaap braaaap pinned” kind of rider so even the stock suspension on most entry level Bikes is sufficient for me

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:14 am
by SG89
The display on these bikes are really cool IMO

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:39 am
by Mad Mac
Precision sized riders interested in a dual-sport
for play in the dirt and to get around in town
who do not plan long, fast highway trips
may want to consider the Yamaha TW200.

Mine was a hoot and probably more smiles to the mile
than the other more expensive and powerful sleds I owned.

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Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:14 pm
by bjz
Mad Mac wrote:
Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:39 am
Precision sized riders interested in a dual-sport
for play in the dirt and to get around in town
who do not plan long, fast highway trips
may want to consider the Yamaha TW200.

Mine was a hoot and probably more smiles to the mile
than the other more expensive and powerful sleds I owned.

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It’s mind blowing how hard these are to find in my area, new or used, and how $$$

This bike is definitely on the list though. It’s funny, I would definitely see the underside of a lot of noses riding a tw around here, it’s the land of ktm/husky for sure! I’m actually starting to see a lot of the ktm electric rigs on the backs of pickups and Subarus!

The xt250 is high on my list as well…the added benefit of rear disk brake and efi (not to mention tire availability) might outweigh the radness of the TW wheels

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:44 pm
by Mad Mac
When I had my TW200 I was also a Moto Guzzi enthusiast
and posted this on the TW200 forum, the Moto Guzzi forum
and here on the Two Wheeled Texans forum, if you have a minute.
A Whole New Meaning for Moto Porn

Re: Does anyone here ride motorcycles?!?

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:16 pm
by bjz
^thats pretty funny!