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Mikef5000 · 11-23-2011, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey1

I hate Black Friday since I have to work 530a-8p,therefor I wont be doing any riding. However I am on day 13 of being smoke free and have saved $162 so far.

I'm also stuck working from 700a-8p Friday, so no riding for me (other than commuting). Saturday too. And congrats on quitting!

dragoon · 11-23-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey1

However I am on day 13 of being smoke free and have saved $162 so far.

Way to go Whitey

Solace · 11-23-2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by motodirtlover

If any of you guys want to ride, this is our gameplan:

Friday 9:00 a.m. meet at Beckert's Chain Saw shop on SR40 in Z-ville. Dual Sport bikes with a little knobs. We'll ride gravel and some dirt roads south. ( 555, Perry co, Morgan co. etc) probably do 130-150 miles.

Saturday 10 a.m. -ish at McDonalds in Dresden. Dual sport bikes. Gravel roads, dirt roads, etc..

PM me or email if you are interested so I can look for you.

Damn, I gotta work on Friday and Saturday. The forecast for Sunday and Monday is for rain!

Later,
M

GailCallsMeKarl · 11-23-2011, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey1

I hate Black Friday since I have to work 530a-8p,therefor I wont be doing any riding. However I am on day 13 of being smoke free and have saved $162 so far. At this rate I will have lots of money saved up to ride and eventually buy a bigger bike. Woot woot!

Way to go!

Danjal · 11-23-2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey1

I hate Black Friday since I have to work 530a-8p,therefor I wont be doing any riding. However I am on day 13 of being smoke free and have saved $162 so far. At this rate I will have lots of money saved up to ride and eventually buy a bigger bike. Woot woot!

$162??? Jeez you might want to start rolling your ciggs with ones instead of fives.

Whitey1 · 11-23-2011, 08:25 AM

Thanks everyone! The money I have spent is amazing. I will save $50k in 10 years. Granted that will be blown on other stoopit shit I am sure.

buildit · 11-23-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey1

Thanks everyone! The money I have spent is amazing. I will save $50k in 10 years. Granted that will be blown on other stoopit shit I am sure.

I was going to say that the guberment will find a way to tax it out of you sooner or later.

somecallmetim · 11-23-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dragoon

Swing so far so good for Friday although Mohican and beers at Tim's sounds like a damn good plan also.

I won't have time to ride friday morning, but we'll be in the brewhouse all afternoon.

Bring a friend...

Devil Dog · 11-23-2011, 11:20 AM

We need to do another starliner diner meet

d mc gee · 11-23-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey1

However I am on day 13 of being smoke free and have saved $162 so far. . Woot woot!

How did you do it? Cold turkey?

swingset · 11-23-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Devil Dog

We need to do another starliner diner meet

We just ate there the other day....I never need much coaxing for some cuban breakfast!

buildit · 11-23-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by swingset

We just ate there the other day....I never need much coaxing for some cuban breakfast!

Why not eat at White Castle? Same effect

swingset · 11-23-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by buildit

Why not eat at White Castle? Same effect

Because going down it's about 1000% better. I might at least enjoy half of it.

MrFurious · 11-23-2011, 01:01 PM

Well, I "think" I've narrowed my search down to one bike (since I can't afford what my inner child says I really want - a new KTM 350 EXC). Try as I might, I just can't justify spending damn near as much money on a glorified dirt bike as I did my Concours 14.

Essentially I want 4 basic things from a D/S bike:

30+ rear wheel horsepower
under 250-lbs dry weight
electric start
reasonable maintenance intervals & cost
Already street legal

It doesn't take a genius to see that what I want and what's available aren't exactly easy to find in one bike. About the only way to get all that in one package would be to find a used WR250F or 250 XCF-W that's already been tagged, and neither would meet the low maintenance requirement. So...I have to make a compromise.

Looking over what's available (and won't cost me a small fortune) it seems the KLX250S is going to be my best bet. Yes it's a little portly at 298-lbs dry, but I'm sure I can shave some of that excess weight off. It's also way down on power in stock trim, but a big-bore kit and pumper carb will resolve that issue.

I considered the WR250R as well, but it would make things much more costly when it comes to modifying the engine due to the EFI. I don't want that hassle or added expense, not to mention it's more electronic crap to fail at the worst possible time.

Now the fun part, finding the best deal I can on a clean used one without having to drive 4-6 hours or more each way to get it.

ArmyJoe · 11-23-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Devil Dog

We need to do another starliner diner meet

+1. I love their plantains.

11-23-2011, 01:01 PM	#41804
MrFurious Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Oddometer: 678	Well, I "think" I've narrowed my search down to one bike (since I can't afford what my inner child says I really want - a new KTM 350 EXC). Try as I might, I just can't justify spending damn near as much money on a glorified dirt bike as I did my Concours 14. Essentially I want 4 basic things from a D/S bike: 30+ rear wheel horsepower under 250-lbs dry weight electric start reasonable maintenance intervals & cost Already street legal It doesn't take a genius to see that what I want and what's available aren't exactly easy to find in one bike. About the only way to get all that in one package would be to find a used WR250F or 250 XCF-W that's already been tagged, and neither would meet the low maintenance requirement. So...I have to make a compromise. Looking over what's available (and won't cost me a small fortune) it seems the KLX250S is going to be my best bet. Yes it's a little portly at 298-lbs dry, but I'm sure I can shave some of that excess weight off. It's also way down on power in stock trim, but a big-bore kit and pumper carb will resolve that issue. I considered the WR250R as well, but it would make things much more costly when it comes to modifying the engine due to the EFI. I don't want that hassle or added expense, not to mention it's more electronic crap to fail at the worst possible time. Now the fun part, finding the best deal I can on a clean used one without having to drive 4-6 hours or more each way to get it. __________________ Jim B. 2009 Concours 14 For Sale

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11-23-2011, 08:25 AM	#41796
Whitey1 "Whitebread" Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Marion, Ohio Oddometer: 9,332	Thanks everyone! The money I have spent is amazing. I will save $50k in 10 years. Granted that will be blown on other stoopit shit I am sure.

11-23-2011, 11:20 AM	#41799
Devil Dog Q-Tip With Ears Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Port Clinton, Ohio Oddometer: 9,028	We need to do another starliner diner meet