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Forum: Thumpers 02-03-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,729
Posted By CJBDRdude
I ride with guys that have 690s and 640s. A lot...

I ride with guys that have 690s and 640s. A lot of ppl preferred the older LC4. The 640 leans a bit more toward the dirt, the 690 a bit more towards the pavement. The 690 is the next generation,...
Forum: Thumpers 02-03-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,632
Posted By CJBDRdude
Wrong you are the rear not only is DOT .. Pirelli...

Wrong you are the rear not only is DOT .. Pirelli advertises it as such!!!
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,632
Posted By CJBDRdude
Kenda K270 is the worst tire I've ever put on a...

Kenda K270 is the worst tire I've ever put on a motorcycle..neither good on road or off! Cheap yes, but after the first 100-200 miles worn like you won't believe. Absolutely no traction offroad!...
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,729
Posted By CJBDRdude
I've owned my 2000 640E for a bit over a year...

I've owned my 2000 640E for a bit over a year now.. Unbelievable motorcycle!! It is (imho) much better than a 690. Hell its the best, most powerful, take you anywhere you dare to go D/S bike out...
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 175
Posted By CJBDRdude
try motoduro. You can google them. Its a UK...

try motoduro. You can google them. Its a UK based company that sells all kinds of stuff for the post vintage bikes like IT, PE & easly KDX!
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 743
Posted By CJBDRdude
+1 - nuff said

+1 - nuff said
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,632
Posted By CJBDRdude
Pirelli MT 16 (at least for the rear) Great in...

Pirelli MT 16 (at least for the rear) Great in all types of terrain and DOT legal as well! They wear really well including extended pavement use. I use them on my KTM 350 rfs coupled with a...
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
+1 For a short time(maybe one year) Suzuki...

+1 For a short time(maybe one year) Suzuki imported their DRZ450X. Dirtbike magazine had a short review on it. Our tough EPA standards shut down importing anymore after the first year model was...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Just because specs are similar, doesn't make them...

Just because specs are similar, doesn't make them 'behave' similar. (again..my point) Both the DR & XR are more D/S oriented than my KTM.(read: The KTM is more dirt bias). And I personally prefer...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
No I just discount your opinion as yours comes...

No I just discount your opinion as yours comes across very bias toward the DR650 only. Thats ok - I don't ride either a DR anymore or an XR650. I got smart and bought a KTM, maybe you should do the...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Look - I'm not trying to argue with you. You Love...

Look - I'm not trying to argue with you. You Love your DR650 ..I get it! I'm saying try riding both your DR and if you can hop on a Honda XR650. You'll find these are intended to be used for the...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Thats the most ridicous crap I've ever heard on...

Thats the most ridicous crap I've ever heard on here! :rofl I've owned kawis that have been nothing but trouble. We're talking about current motorcycles , not something made in 1974. Some guys like...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
So okay..I've owned many and ridden many...

So okay..I've owned many and ridden many different types/brands as well. Street, dirt whatever.. I realize after owning a DR650..its a FACT that its not as much an offroad bike as a Honda XR650. ...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Yup... This has been my point right along! Thank...

Yup... This has been my point right along! Thank you. I've ridden my DR650 in some real gnarly stuff and we were not happy lol! But do what I've seen quite a few DR650 riders do that are in my neck...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
I agree with your DRZ400 comments. Great bike...

I agree with your DRZ400 comments. Great bike that is almost indestructable!! Proven design that will run forever.. But why?? Has Suzuki refused to take some of the DRZ's good traits and incorporate...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Maybe the DR & XR are 'slightly different shades...

Maybe the DR & XR are 'slightly different shades of the same bike' in your opinion but not mine. I've ridden (not owned) a Honda XR650 and its a lot more offroad than a DR 650 will ever be -...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
I disgree with your Honda comment. The XR650 is...

I disgree with your Honda comment. The XR650 is MUCH more dirt worthy than the DR650 will ever be! I'm not much of a Honda fan, but if I was to buy a Jap Dual Sport in the 650 size again.. it would...
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
You're missing my point. I didn't refer to the...

You're missing my point. I didn't refer to the DR and V Strom being the same kind of bike. My reference was they both do well in pretty much the same area of riding> Pavement. The DR650 is a...
Forum: Thumpers 01-29-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
My point is they are a good general purpose bike...

My point is they are a good general purpose bike and yes inexpensive. But in my opinion they're not in the same league as KTM, Husky, GasGas, BMW or even a Honda XR650 all of which are more offroad...
Forum: Thumpers 01-29-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
LOL! True Montesa_vr!!! I'm 56 and what keeps me...

LOL! True Montesa_vr!!! I'm 56 and what keeps me riding fast and a lot is the 'new iron'. I love my garage full of old OSSAs & Suzuki PEs, but I'll ride one for an afternoon and thats enough 'old...
Forum: Thumpers 01-29-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
The ONLY thing the DR650 has going for it is...

The ONLY thing the DR650 has going for it is reliabilty! it WILL last forever and endure with lack of maintenance. I bought one new in 2000 and after 12 years and 13k miles sold if for a same year...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-29-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 84,456
Posted By CJBDRdude
True - in any state I would guess, but I'm not...

True - in any state I would guess, but I'm not going to put on a whole of of street legal stuff & dual sport tires, to go to VT. to get them inspected, just to come home and take all this stuff off...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-28-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 84,456
Posted By CJBDRdude
Nope! I've had a VT. registered/plated (73...

Nope! I've had a VT. registered/plated (73 Ossa) and (84 Suzuki PE) for several years. Never had an inspection done and I live in NY about 1/2 hour away from Bennington DMV. I only use the bikes...
Forum: Thumpers 01-27-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Hey Grreatdog.. that happy button is better than...

Hey Grreatdog.. that happy button is better than a winning lotto ticket if you're stuck on a scary hillside!!:D
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-27-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
Posted By CJBDRdude
point taken..you're right!!!!

point taken..you're right!!!!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-27-2013, 05:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By CJBDRdude
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-27-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,116
Posted By CJBDRdude
I rode one of my 73' OSSA Six Day Replicas in...

I rode one of my 73' OSSA Six Day Replicas in 2003. Most fun event I've ever done on two wheels! This time its gonna be a Suzuki PE 175. Better suspenders for my 56 year old body! :freaky
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-26-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By CJBDRdude
ISDE reunion ride this August

The annual ISDT reunion ride will be located in Cheshire MA. again this year. The original ISDT was held in the Berkshires in 1973(I actually saw day 4 & 5). The reunion ride was hosted there in...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-26-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
Posted By CJBDRdude
BTW Xmoto..I'm in Kinderhook, not far from you

BTW Xmoto..I'm in Kinderhook, not far from you
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-26-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
Posted By CJBDRdude
I hear you!! NY is an absolutely ridiculous...

I hear you!! NY is an absolutely ridiculous state to deal with! I think the added advantage to VT plates is the cops in NY don't hassle me - they really don't have any control over VT registered...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-26-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 83,678
Posted By CJBDRdude
Yeah I'm here Nate! I'm hoping I can sqeeze out...

Yeah I'm here Nate! I'm hoping I can sqeeze out a ride with you guys sometime this year.. Rode alot with Joe G. in 2012. Will you guys be riding the Berkshire Trail Riders spring dual sport this...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-25-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 83,678
Posted By CJBDRdude
So, Wheres Nate? Haven't ridden the Ravena area...

So, Wheres Nate? Haven't ridden the Ravena area with you in 2012...and Tim Stark?? Dude?
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-25-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 31,640
Posted By CJBDRdude
Been doing the event for years(Tucker Tavern...

Been doing the event for years(Tucker Tavern days). Always a GREAT event. Last year was fun! We'll be there on KTM LC4s again!!!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-25-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By CJBDRdude
Its an 07' model.. Whats the displacement?

Its an 07' model.. Whats the displacement?
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-25-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
Posted By CJBDRdude
I have some vintage OSSAs and post vintage Suzuki...

I have some vintage OSSAs and post vintage Suzuki PEs with VT. reg/plates...and I live in Upstate NY..No problem!!!!
Forum: Thumpers 01-24-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Fortunatey, I don't have physical problems...

Fortunatey, I don't have physical problems kicking any of my bikes, but if I'm dropping $7000 - $10,000 on a new dirtbike, it better have electric starting!!!! Kick starting is for backup. I bought...
Forum: Thumpers 01-23-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Good point!! and it is the point of many Dual...

Good point!! and it is the point of many Dual sport situations today. Many of us remember when you could throw a leg over a dirtbike and be on a trail in a matter of minutes from our home. Thats...
Forum: Thumpers 01-23-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Enduro model

Enduro model
Forum: Thumpers 01-22-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,000
Posted By CJBDRdude
Hanging onto my 2000 KTM LC4 640.. a slight bit...

Hanging onto my 2000 KTM LC4 640.. a slight bit on the heavy side, but not compared to a Jap counterpart, and more ponies than anyone will ever need!
Forum: Thumpers 01-20-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 12,342
Posted By CJBDRdude
The Aprilia was a cool looking piece of junk from...

The Aprilia was a cool looking piece of junk from day one! I saw a few that had exploded engines. But there are many European manufacturers that have so many better offroad bikes to pick from:...
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