Thinking about dual sport/ ADV bike

[SRTie4k]

I was interested in the EU turn signals for my 1290, but I was concerned that if I ever busted one by dropping the bike I'd never be able to get a single replacement. At least the crappy halogen signals can be easily acquired here in the US.

[Jewcati]

I was interested in the EU turn signals for my 1290, but I was concerned that if I ever busted one by dropping the bike I'd never be able to get a single replacement. At least the crappy halogen signals can be easily acquired here in the US.

Actually ordering them from the EU only took a few days. They seem a bit stronger than the US ones, but not overly so. The benefit in them not sticking out as far is hopefully they wont get hit as much? wishful thinking perhaps.

Wanted the cyclops signals as they bend, but on ly saw them after I ordered the EU ones. You can order single replacements easily as well.

[Paul_E_D]

Wow. She's bedazzled. Looks much nicer than money in the bank.

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[SRTie4k]

Actually ordering them from the EU only took a few days. They seem a bit stronger than the US ones, but not overly so. The benefit in them not sticking out as far is hopefully they wont get hit as much? wishful thinking perhaps.

Wanted the cyclops signals as they bend, but on ly saw them after I ordered the EU ones. You can order single replacements easily as well.

Which site did you get them at?

[Jewcati]

Which site did you get them at?

motorcyclespareparts.eu

the kit number for the 790/890 is 76014937044

if you order the kit it comes with the 4 signals and the relay and is about 1/2 the price of ordering everything seperately.

[DirtDawg21892]

Yeah, that thing is very impressive. Well done!

[Jewcati]

Wow. She's bedazzled. Looks much nicer than money in the bank.

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Yeah…I could mess with more money in the bank, but I was really bored this winter


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[OreoGaborio]

Hahaaa, we rode some euro spec honda 250 dualsports around guatemala. And while we all felt they were the best bike to be on after a jarring 100+mile day in the dirt, the fact the the front wheel was magnetically drawn to the core of the earth left whomever was on it with a case of blueballs. Very frustrating indeed. Especially when everyone else is riding wheelies at the slightest provocation.

Couldn't have been any harder than doin a wheelie on one of these things... Honda XRE300

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ALUa8RpwvAdXdfJr5

I really liked em, but I couldn't wheelie it for shit.

On the bright side, you can fix a missing oil filter seal with a conventional hair tie

[Paul_E_D]

Couldn't have been any harder than doin a wheelie on one of these things... Honda XRE300

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ALUa8RpwvAdXdfJr5

I really liked em, but I couldn't wheelie it for shit.

On the bright side, you can fix a missing oil filter seal with a conventional hair tie

Exactly like that...

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[dankatz]

Couldn't have been any harder than doin a wheelie on one of these things... Honda XRE300

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ALUa8RpwvAdXdfJr5

I really liked em, but I couldn't wheelie it for shit.

On the bright side, you can fix a missing oil filter seal with a conventional hair tie

I like those XRE300 - perfect bike for South America. Great seat, decent fuel tank and mileage. Simple. Can do highway speed. To me they are the equivalent of a Subaru Crosstrek - great for the terrible roads :-)

[breakdirt916]

ya'll lack balls any dual sport will wheely

the power isn't strong enough to make the initial lift, so you HAVE to clutch it...if you can't figure out how much rpm/gas and clutch to use, stand staggered w' your left foot on the rear peg. unloading the weight off the front should be enough to get it started.

the DR200SE was also remarkably terrible to wheelie compared to an XR100, so you just gotta change the technique

[Paul_E_D]

Don't speak until you have tried it. I was in Guatemala with an incredible wheelier, and our guide was a national hard enduro champ. We all agreed the the Honda Tornado does NOT wheelie easily with any technique. The XR 100 and DR 200 are stunt bikes comparatively.

[Jewcati]

Did a portion of the Tomato trail yesterday. Would have gotten it all done, but took a little excursion into some swampy mud that took longer than expected. She started out clean....not so much anymore!

Wheel /Tire combo did great in the swampy bog. Most of the puddles looked small until you entered them. Definitely have to get used to the weight and height of this thing....many dirt naps due to loss of footing.

[DirtDawg21892]

That looks like so much fun!

[SRTie4k]

Glad you were able to ride it. I haven't gotten out on it yet this year.

Where are the powerlines?

[typeone]

Did a portion of the Tomato trail yesterday.

awesome

EDIT: just reviewed the Tomato, recognized some spots from pics then reviewed GPS. zips through my backyard ... looks like a super fun route!

[Jewcati]

Glad you were able to ride it. I haven't gotten out on it yet this year.

Where are the powerlines?

Off Perry rd. I’m Rindge I think


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[Jewcati]

Glad you were able to ride it. I haven't gotten out on it yet this year.

Where are the powerlines?

Lots of trails off there too


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[SRTie4k]

I'd be wary of venturing off on to the power lines unless you know they are open to public use. Most of the powerlines in this area are now closed and on private land, with the exception of a few in Richmond (that I know of).

[Jewcati]

I'd be wary of venturing off on to the power lines unless you know they are open to public use. Most of the powerlines in this area are now closed and on private land, with the exception of a few in Richmond (that I know of).

I have to believe these are public there were no signs, except there was a sign for a bypass to get around the swamp


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[SRTie4k]

I have to believe these are public there were no signs, except there was a sign for a bypass to get around the swamp


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Not all of them are signed and/or gated, and a lot of them that are signed are usually for snowmobilers.

Not saying it's not illegal there (because I don't know) just that you should be cautious on the powerlines, as most of the land under the lines is privately owned in southern NH.

[SRTie4k]

Had a great couple of hours on the local class 6 roads. The new Ohlins setup is the bomb, rides 1000x better and the bike doesn't land like a grand piano anymore.



Dual sports are the best.

[Jewcati]

Did a good portion of the Johnny Appleseed route yesterday and about 200 miles of mostly hard pack Saturday.

I highly recommend the Johnny Appleseed route if you have not done it.

This bike is a BLAST. Got a little of the buffetting sorted, so better on the street, but in the dirt this thing shines. It tractored over rocks, up loose hills and through pretty deep water crossings without flinching. The Motoz RallZ rear is amazing, MT-21 front not bad either.

I LOVE this bike.

[jimmycapp]

Got GPX?

[ducatirdr]

GPX is on ADV-Rider

https://advrider.com/f/attachments/t...l-gpx.2426264/

See this page

https://advrider.com/f/threads/tomat...pster.1258683/