Which do you want? - Page 5

Smittie61984 · 03-09-2009, 01:47 AM

Being you might add another bike to your garage I'd go with a true dual sport. A small one at that. Something like a 200 to a DRZ400. I've heard a lot of dualers say the smaller duals are better for trails than the 650s and up. But with the small duals you can go on some very tough forest trails but still pop out on the road for a bit without getting a ticket.

If you only had one bike and good funds I'd get something like a BMW GS800.

fnfalman · 03-09-2009, 05:57 AM

It's rather obvious which was my choice.

I am thinking about getting a set of 17" rims made up so that I can run street tires just for the hell of it.

There's nothing that brings out the stupid like a 100-HP dirt bike.

nhgunnut · 03-09-2009, 06:47 AM

One of the Dumbest things I have done in the past 5 years was in 05 I bought a left over 04 VStrom I rode it about everywhere there was a path. (It was by no means in the same class with the KTM of the BMW nor at $6800new was it any where near as pricey) I bout the busa in July and the wife started to vetch about insurance cost, so when a guy came down the drivey and offered $6800 I took the money. It was a great ride anwhere hose it off and head out again bike.

marko138 · 03-09-2009, 10:41 AM

Motard. No question.

fatburg · 03-09-2009, 10:47 AM

Keep your CBR, buy my DRZ....Done!!!

Trip · 03-09-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatburg

Keep your CBR, buy my DRZ....Done!!!

I plan on keeping the CBR no matter what I get, thinking of getting rid of the pit bike.

I am coming work on your bike this weekend and may buy it if we can get it running.

Particle Man · 03-09-2009, 10:46 PM

bmw 1200GS is my freakin' dream bike. I'd have one in the garage but we're putting every penny away for a house.

fatburg · 03-10-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

I plan on keeping the CBR no matter what I get, thinking of getting rid of the pit bike.

I am coming work on your bike this weekend and may buy it if we can get it running.

que the happy dance:nana2:

fatburg · 03-12-2009, 09:54 PM

Update, I know exactly what trip wants

Mr Lefty · 03-12-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatburg

Update, I know exactly what trip Has

fixed it for ya

View Poll Results: Which bike would you get?
Motard - drz or similar	29	61.70%
Pit Bike - mini motard setup	1	2.13%
Dual sport/adventure touring - ktm adventure/bmw 1200GS	15	31.91%
dirt - mainly single track/trail riding	2	4.26%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

03-09-2009, 01:47 AM	#41
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Being you might add another bike to your garage I'd go with a true dual sport. A small one at that. Something like a 200 to a DRZ400. I've heard a lot of dualers say the smaller duals are better for trails than the 650s and up. But with the small duals you can go on some very tough forest trails but still pop out on the road for a bit without getting a ticket. If you only had one bike and good funds I'd get something like a BMW GS800. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

03-09-2009, 05:57 AM	#42
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	It's rather obvious which was my choice. I am thinking about getting a set of 17" rims made up so that I can run street tires just for the hell of it. There's nothing that brings out the stupid like a 100-HP dirt bike. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-09-2009, 06:47 AM	#43
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	One of the Dumbest things I have done in the past 5 years was in 05 I bought a left over 04 VStrom I rode it about everywhere there was a path. (It was by no means in the same class with the KTM of the BMW nor at $6800new was it any where near as pricey) I bout the busa in July and the wife started to vetch about insurance cost, so when a guy came down the drivey and offered $6800 I took the money. It was a great ride anwhere hose it off and head out again bike. __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

03-09-2009, 10:47 AM	#45
fatburg Grill Master Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Moto: Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 960	Keep your CBR, buy my DRZ....Done!!! __________________ Live not for the experience's of days past, but for those yet to come.

03-09-2009, 10:46 PM	#47
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	bmw 1200GS is my freakin' dream bike. I'd have one in the garage but we're putting every penny away for a house. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-12-2009, 09:54 PM	#49
fatburg Grill Master Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Moto: Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 960	Update, I know exactly what trip wants __________________ Live not for the experience's of days past, but for those yet to come.