Aw, man....reminds me of my '70 SL-70. I'd love to have that bike back now.
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Aw, man....reminds me of my '70 SL-70. I'd love to have that bike back now.
I love those bikes, but my days of kick starting are long gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by kidicarus13
Just picked this beast up
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Awsome, reminds me of the day of the 185 3 wheelers. Many of hours ripping around the neighborhood.Quote:
Originally Posted by fly boy
It's like having a bolt release for an AR, you just have to collect the rest of the parts...Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Good day for a ride. Met up with a couple of friends this morning, we headed up 93 to 72, in to Nederland then Estes Park for lunch. Estes was packed as expected but no problems getting in to a place for lunch (The Grubsteak, had the beef burger with mushrooms and pepper jack cheese, fries and followed it iced tea). Came back the same way, traffic wasn't bad at all as everybody was where they were headed already lol.
Took the bags off the King for the first time, each ride makes me realize it really was a great purchase.
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Long's Peak
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A few weeks ago I rode over Guanella Pass for the first time in years-now that it's paved. Had to put on a sweatshirt under the mesh jacket it was so cool, felt great!
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Nice solo ride today. I-70 west to Hwy 58 to Hwy 93, north to Golden gate at about 8 o'clock. Up Golden Gate canyon (CO 46) to Hwy 119, left turn down to Blackhawk, up through Central City , across the Central City Race...er..Parkway to Idaho Springs, short shot up I-70 to Hwy 103 up to Echo Lake, then over Squaw Pass and down into Bergen park. Right on 73 into downtown Evergreen, then on up to Conifer. South on 285 to Pine Junction, then south on 67 (watch for gravel on road north of Pine!) through Deckers and into Woodland Park. Quick stop for fuel, then east on 24 into Colorado Springs, then a short blast north on I-25 to Interquest Parkway, then north on 83 through Franktown and Parker, then E470 up to Colfax and home.
Wow! You guys are brave for going out on a holiday! I’m to the point where I only venture out on scenic rides Tuesday through Thursday. Even this isn’t a sure thing. Went over Trail Ridge to Grand Lake on a Tuesday about 3 weeks ago and it was the slowest and most traffic I’d ever seen on Trail Ridge. More and more like California every day!
I have a favorite loop I like to do at least a couple of times a year... Windsor to Estes to Grand Lake or Grandby for an early lunch. From there to Steamboat for an early dinner. Home from there via eastbound through Poudre Canyon. It’s right around 365 miles and a pretty full day. (Also has a high calorie content!)
Sounds like my wife went out for a ride today and had a good time.
Too much rain and flooding here around Houston for me to think about riding.
Nah, really didn’t have much traffic today-at least on my route.
I should get a dirt bike.
Have you considered a dual sport? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Yeah, every day since I knew they existed. The problem with me getting a bike, is that it'd add to my hobbies that I do without my wife. I have family that lives down in Canon that I could go ride with, but other than that, I don't really have the time or room in my life for that hobby. I'd like a little 250 or something that I could put on a vehicle mount on my Amigo and take it off at the bottom of an off-road trail and let my wife drive the Amigo up.
No you wouldn’t. The bike is worlds faster than an amigo going up a trail. So you’d either stop every 30 seconds of riding and wait 2 minutes for her to catch up or ride to the top and wait 30 minutes+ for her to get there ....OR you’d try to ride as slow as she’s going and wear yourself out.
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There are several winners in the 250 category. Each have their own cult following. If you go with a Yamaha xt250 you get fuel injection (2013 and later). Max speed about 75mph. Can do short interstate work if needed. I'm unsure about other brands and models. Its seat height is lower, which could prove helpful for teaching the wife to ride (not sure how tall she is). FI is important for elevation changes so you aren't fiddling with a carb.
If you were to go with a used TW200, which has a max speed of about 60mph, I would recommend going with a model from the earlier to mid 90's. Those models still have a kickstarter in addition to electric start. Don't go with an '87 as their CDIs are notoriously finicky (there is an after market which addresses that -- developed by one of the guys on tw200forum.com). Other than the electronics, very little of importance has changed on the TW. The TW has a carb.
You could always buy two used. Once the summer riding season tapers off, more bikes will become available for sale. Can then do any refurb over the winter and voila, come spring you and the wife are riding.
I know there are going to be folks who swear you should get a KLR5000 that you need a crane to get on and the back tire can kick rocks into Kansas. That's cool for those guys. I really enjoy the mule-like aspect of the smaller bikes. YMMV.
If you find yourself back in the Springs anytime soon, I'd be happy to let you test ride the TW. If you get a chance, have a seat on an xt250 as well.
My wife will never ride a dirt bike.
I realize that about the difference between a bike and a truck on the trail, and that is one of the many reasons I haven't already bought one.
I'm not sure what the XT250 is like, but the TW has so much low end torque that if she stays in 1st until comfortable, she won't go more than 10mph. They're the same bike that the MSF uses for the beginner rider course. Low center of gravity and super hard to feel like you're on a rocket.
Has passenger pegs.
I had an XT. Literally why I almost gave up trail riding altogether. No torque, no balls, no suspension. It made trail riding a miserable experience if the trail got a little rough or steep. I literally rode the rainbow trail from Westcliffe to hillside, got home and asked my wife why anyone would ever do that for “fun”. The bikes Inability to hold speed on the highway for any hill or headwind made it sketchy. Literally couldn’t hold 65 going downhill on Kenosha pass. Advantage is it’s cheap and gets you on 2 wheels, so I still liked the bike. It’s cheap price, flexible frame, flimsy wheels, inadequate suspension, and lackluster power made a great learner bike, but a poor ambassador for what trail riding is like.
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Well, it's not a dirtbike. I'm surprised you weren't able to top 65. I can do that on my tw200 if I don't have a headwind. I don't like to though.
Kudos though, on the first negative review I've ever really read on one. :)
Any thoughts on something like the Sherpa in comparison?
I'm missing having dual sport myself. Went from a KLR650 to a Ninja 1000 since I wasn't doing much dirt.
Now I'd rather not ride on the street as much, so thinking on going back. Rode a buddy's CRF 250 that I liked so probably gonna go that route.
I miss my dirt bikes. Sort of.
I don’t miss loading bikes and gear in the truck, driving somewhere, unloading everything, riding, loading everything back up and driving home, unloading everything, cleaning things up and putting them away. Too much moving stuff around just to ride.
I ride my smaller enduro to the trail unless I’m bringing a friend, then we load. 3-400 mile days happen all the time and I’ve camped off the bike as well.
The Sherpa is a Kawasaki XT. Same-same. If it’s gotta be dual sport and 250
Kawasaki KLX250
Honda CRF250L (and rally)
Yamaha WR250R
KTM EXC250F
Beta 125RR-S (more power than the XT)
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Everyone likes to tell me "you're too old for that bike." I just smile and say, "I know!" :)
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Sounds kinda like going shooting.....Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
You're not though... Too much fun to not ride...Quote:
Originally Posted by iego
Brought a new project home...
04 RM125, it's all there, and needs rebuilt, but... As per usual with me, it's not going to be normal...
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New power plant... (sorry for the crappy night picture).
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Any one know how to straighten a rim? A rim with spokes.
Yep. You just take it to Woody’s Wheel Works.Quote:
Originally Posted by DOC
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Picked this up for nostalgia and ween the older minions off mini's.
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I can do basic truing. For real bends, I sub it out to Woody's, as Ray said.Quote:
Originally Posted by DOC
I think its more out of true than bent.
Is it brushless? How many watts are you going to run?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grant H.
Yes. Its a 3 phase brushless permanent magnet motor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowman78
It's going to be approximately 10KW. Completely stupid, but it should be fun.
I have to sets of the controller, motor, and batteries, and I will be buying/building a shifter kart frame for the other set.
DANG that thing is clean ! [rockon]Quote:
Originally Posted by buffalobo
Do you know its history ?
Great find !
Other than purchasing from life long Yamaha guy, history not known. He got it from an estate sale to flip.
Paint on tank is original, both fenders have been repaired and repainted. Yamaha guy rebuilt top end and overall condition is better than some I rode 40 years ago. Has quickly become my favorite in our collection.
^^^^
Well that is pretty cool !
Great find.
Congrats.
Gimme a call or bring it by the shop...Quote:
Originally Posted by DOC
OK I will.
That will be awesome! What type of batteries are you going to run and at what voltage?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grant H.
Li-Ion in 20s2p for a 72V battery bank.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowman78