[kidwoo]

Riding a bunch of desert wash and rocky singletrack we got about 2hrs out of a redshift just fyi. Doesn't seem like a viable option for travel IMO.


used dual sport-ish bikes are all over though. Hope you find something good!

Im kind of sort of looking for something similar for some desert camping.

 

[kidwoo]

I have been told unless it has a plate on it when bought, it's unlikely to get one on. I don't even have DEQ in town.

The Honda is an ECU and exhaust, so like $2k on top of a $10k bike. I'd rather have a Redshift for $12k.

WR450F Dual Sport / ADV - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle...

Only 2,000 miles on a fuel injected 2014 Yamaha WR450F plated for Dual Sport riding. Fitted for light weight adventure riding; 3.0 gal IMS fuel tank, Britannia Composites fairing (Lynx $700 model)...

reno.craigslist.org

 

[jimmydean]

WR450F Dual Sport / ADV - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle...

Only 2,000 miles on a fuel injected 2014 Yamaha WR450F plated for Dual Sport riding. Fitted for light weight adventure riding; 3.0 gal IMS fuel tank, Britannia Composites fairing (Lynx $700 model)...

reno.craigslist.org

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This is a '14 actually for $5500.

 

[sunringlerider]

I got one when I turned 45, by far the best thing I did in my 40s. Been on the MTB for over 35 hrs and the moto now for 8. I've learned a lot from the moto and how it applies to the MTB. The transfer to the MTB has been good and it keeps me learning technique. Hard Enduro is awesome, just take it in chunks and practice. It applies to MTB climbing tech hella, as well as dh. It teaches you to relax and understand line choice better than typical singletrack. I live within an easy mornings drive to all 3 of Idaho's eco-zones so I'd be a fool to not moto the best riding in the country.

I hear dat. I think the mtb skill set is a perfect transfer to moto. Personally I’m a lifer but recently got my 53 year old chiropractor, who has ridden mtb all of his life, into wood/xc/enduro moto. It took him about 6 months but he can hang with most of us.
Moto is how I get my DH fix in between trips.

 

[MonkeyGut]

Oh yeah, never too old!! With the moto, you get DH like riding going both up and down. Too much fun

 

[dump]

Are there any viable electric motos out there? The redshift are all second hand and unsupported now right?

 

[MikeD]

Zero is still in business.

 

[sunringlerider]

Are there any viable electric motos out there? The redshift are all second hand and unsupported now right?

I do believe so.
KTM has the Freeride E-xc. I’d be interested in riding one. But it’s for sure not a MX bike.

 

[dump]

Zero is still in business.

whats the story with zero @sunringlerider?

 

[MonkeyGut]

Pretty much my favorite spot to start a ride.

 

[sunringlerider]

whats the story with zero @sunringlerider?

They have been around a while and I’ve read about them. Seem to be pretty cool bikes, but they are more asphalt bikes than I am into so I really can’t say much about them.

I guess I’m a puss or something, I have never been able to convince myself that street riding is a good idea. I drive a lot for work and seeing the mindless drivers that are on the road, it honestly scares the shit out of me to think of riding on the road.

 

[MikeD]

Started riding in earnest when I was living in India. The US roads scare me a lot more, but it doesn't stop me from riding there.

 

[jimmydean]

Are there any viable electric motos out there? The redshift are all second hand and unsupported now right?

Correct. And still ask $12k+.

There are a number of really cool ones I am following.

 

[kidwoo]

Are there any viable electric motos out there? The redshift are all second hand and unsupported now right?

define viable

The redshift is completely viable for 30min moto races or a few hours of trail riding. Everything else that falls into that category is much more underpowered

And yeah people are selling them for new price still. KTM freeride seems the closest to a real bike for its intended purpose (which isn't that demanding)

 

[MonkeyGut]

Anybody twisting throttle yet? I figure I am about 3 weeks out and need to do the top end, new tires, seals, etc. Looking forward to getting back on it!

 

[gonefirefightin]

Anybody twisting throttle yet? I figure I am about 3 weeks out and need to do the top end, new tires, seals, etc. Looking forward to getting back on it!

Short hops here and there, being sick put a damper on some rides. Had the down time to do a tone of work on the KTM's tho. planning some big rides this year for sure

 

[OGRipper]

Still on the program of short trips in and around town and occasional twisty missions. Working from home has meant a lot less commuting. My moto riding is pretty much all pavement. I'd like to pick up a plated dirt bike at some point but it's not a huge priority for me.

 

[jimmydean]

As much as I wanted a cruiser, it looks like a plated supermoto with a set of dirt wheels are what I'll get.

An e street bike might still be in the very near future. But a 450cc trouble machine seems like the best option once I sell the Vette.

 

[OGRipper]

I fully support the hooliganism that comes with a supermoto, so fun. Definitely miss my DRZ 400-SM sometimes.

 

[4xBoy]

I lived for riding motorcycles thru my twenties and most of my thirties.

Now I will probably never ride again.

 

[kidwoo]

Anybody twisting throttle yet? I figure I am about 3 weeks out and need to do the top end, new tires, seals, etc. Looking forward to getting back on it!

snow went to shit so yup, (dirt)bike season

 

[gonefirefightin]

Last year I did about 3700 miles on the BMW through 8 states, so fucking rad.

This year I put a seat concepts touring seat, 5 gallon tank and rackless luggage on the KTM 500 in plans for some back country discovery routes this summer.

Both KTM's got new tubes, tires, and grips this yr as well

 

[kidwoo]

Last year I did about 3700 miles on the BMW through 8 states, so fucking rad.

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dat selfie

 

[buckoW]

dat selfie

We need a selfie thread.

 

[dump]

dat selfie

That’s a selfie? More like a glamour shot!

 

[kidwoo]

We need a selfie thread.

gonefirefighin just survived one on the damn sun

nothin I got will ever come close

I got some game uppin to do

 

[jdcamb]

Honda XR650L

 

[sunringlerider]

That’s a selfie? More like a Tinder shot!

Or maybe Grinder, I’m not here to judge.

 

[gonefirefightin]

dat selfie

its actually about life size in about 7 BMW dealerships, let me see if i can get one of them to send me a photo.

 

[gonefirefightin]

Or maybe Grinder, I’m not here to judge.

I had to google grindr, you are sick, lol but more importantly, how do you know so much about it and why was it first to come to mind?

 

[sunringlerider]

I had to google grindr, you are sick, lol but more importantly, how do you know so much about it and why was it first to come to mind?

 

[sunringlerider]

In moto related stuff. Ordered a few seals that were leaky in my 300. Should be ready to go as soon as ground thaws a little.

 

[MikeD]

Honda XR650L

You accidentally typed "L" instead of "R"

 

[gonefirefightin]

You accidentally typed "L" instead of "R"

The only thing that made me get rid of my XR650R was the fuel injected KTM 500, ran that bike through 4 top ends. A starter button is probably the best feature.

 

[Westy]

its actually about life size in about 7 BMW dealerships, let me see if i can get one of them to send me a photo.

Send him a life size cutout

 

[gonefirefightin]

My current fleet of "running" bikes

Send him a life size cutout

I actually have one still sitting in the garage that the Wounded Warrior Project used for an awards ceremony

 

[kidwoo]

its actually about life size in about 7 BMW dealerships,

"see the kinds of hell our bikes will strand you in when they break down" is a bold message.

 

[gonefirefightin]

The current “Running condition” fleet

2019 BMW GSA

This bike is probably the most fun and most used up to now, also been the most I have ever been pulled over on a single bike.

2019 KTM 500 EXC-f (right)

2021 KTM 350 EXC-f (left)

Honda ST 1300

Tenere’ 700

2018 Street glide special

2008 Buell ulysses

My project bikes are a whole other mess. and bikes I have sold is a list too long

 

[MikeD]

I would kind of like an older Tenere.

 

[gonefirefightin]

I would kind of like an older Tenere.

I dont want anything that isnt fuel injected anymore