Back in the stable
- MacWildcat
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Back in the stable
I got my baby back, after selling it three years ago and regretting it everyday, my 2003 KLX 400 is back home.
""She'll never understand" (the love of motorcycles)
KLX435sr
Been there, done that: Husqvarna TE450, KTM 400EXC, TS400, TM250, XL250R, DR350, DR650, Weestrom, and 500 Interceptor.
KLX435sr
Been there, done that: Husqvarna TE450, KTM 400EXC, TS400, TM250, XL250R, DR350, DR650, Weestrom, and 500 Interceptor.
Re: Back in the stable
That's cool! Where did it go and how did you get it back? How many miles she got now?
Ahhh, pre-mix!!
- Bob Morgan
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Re: Back in the stable
Heck, It was worn out when you sold it!!
I rode with it once 2 years ago, and the owner was having fun. Congrats!
Here's your pic.................................
I rode with it once 2 years ago, and the owner was having fun. Congrats!
Here's your pic.................................
05 Suzuki DR650
72 Montesa King Scorpion
72 Montesa King Scorpion
- MacWildcat
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Re: Back in the stable
Only 800 miles ridden in the last three years. Josh bought a Triumph Tiger XC and has been spending his riding time on that bike. I don't blame him, it's a pretty nice bike.
The engine has been freshened up. I took the time to rebuild the carb, to resolve issues at the time when I sold it. Unfortunately the previous owner had the chain break which resulted in damage to the engine case. To fix it he found another set of cases, so the motor was gone through during the swap.
Just happened across it while drinking my coffee in the morning. I have been casually watching for another KLX/DRZ.
There is a certain comfort in a bike when you had a long history with it. When I sold it, I had it set up exactly how I wanted a KLX/DRZ. Saved me the time and expense to build up another bike.
The engine has been freshened up. I took the time to rebuild the carb, to resolve issues at the time when I sold it. Unfortunately the previous owner had the chain break which resulted in damage to the engine case. To fix it he found another set of cases, so the motor was gone through during the swap.
Just happened across it while drinking my coffee in the morning. I have been casually watching for another KLX/DRZ.
There is a certain comfort in a bike when you had a long history with it. When I sold it, I had it set up exactly how I wanted a KLX/DRZ. Saved me the time and expense to build up another bike.
""She'll never understand" (the love of motorcycles)
KLX435sr
Been there, done that: Husqvarna TE450, KTM 400EXC, TS400, TM250, XL250R, DR350, DR650, Weestrom, and 500 Interceptor.
KLX435sr
Been there, done that: Husqvarna TE450, KTM 400EXC, TS400, TM250, XL250R, DR350, DR650, Weestrom, and 500 Interceptor.
Re: Back in the stable
That's some good luck! It feels great when you finally get your ride to fit you like a glove. And nuttin wrong with Kawi green.
Ahhh, pre-mix!!
- MacWildcat
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Re: Back in the stable
Re: Back in the stable
Post by Savage » Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:38 pm
That's some good luck! It feels great when you finally get your ride to fit you like a glove. And nuttin wrong with Kawi green.
.....as long as the Kaw green is only plastic deep, and a Suzuki is lurking underneath.
Post by Savage » Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:38 pm
That's some good luck! It feels great when you finally get your ride to fit you like a glove. And nuttin wrong with Kawi green.
.....as long as the Kaw green is only plastic deep, and a Suzuki is lurking underneath.
""She'll never understand" (the love of motorcycles)
KLX435sr
Been there, done that: Husqvarna TE450, KTM 400EXC, TS400, TM250, XL250R, DR350, DR650, Weestrom, and 500 Interceptor.
KLX435sr
Been there, done that: Husqvarna TE450, KTM 400EXC, TS400, TM250, XL250R, DR350, DR650, Weestrom, and 500 Interceptor.
- Bob Morgan
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Re: Back in the stable
I do miss my DRZ............... sometimes. It was such a comfortable ride through the choppy stuff. All you had to do was point it, and blast it through. I didn't feel as abused after a rough section as I do on the WR. Honking through a flat corner full of marbles is a different story though. I have learned a few things since I sold mine, and I think the Zuki could be setup to do much better than mine did.MacWildcat wrote:Re: Back in the stable
Post by Savage » Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:38 pm
That's some good luck! It feels great when you finally get your ride to fit you like a glove. And nuttin wrong with Kawi green.
.....as long as the Kaw green is only plastic deep, and a Suzuki is lurking underneath.
So are you bringing it to the Pie Ride?????"
05 Suzuki DR650
72 Montesa King Scorpion
72 Montesa King Scorpion
- MacWildcat
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Re: Back in the stable
I won't have it tagged by next weekend....but that might not stopped me from pulling the plate off the Husky! Maybe bring them both.
""She'll never understand" (the love of motorcycles)
KLX435sr
Been there, done that: Husqvarna TE450, KTM 400EXC, TS400, TM250, XL250R, DR350, DR650, Weestrom, and 500 Interceptor.
KLX435sr
Been there, done that: Husqvarna TE450, KTM 400EXC, TS400, TM250, XL250R, DR350, DR650, Weestrom, and 500 Interceptor.
- Bob Morgan
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Re: Back in the stable
You have a better chance of getting a ticket for J-Walking than you do of getting in trouble out where we'll be riding.
05 Suzuki DR650
72 Montesa King Scorpion
72 Montesa King Scorpion
Re: Back in the stable
Macwildcat, if you want to preride it before you go out west, you should come by my place sometimes. I cleared up the trail you tried out last time you were there... Same with you Savage, I just need to do a little bit more before I tried to organize a ride forum event there
Luc
Re: Back in the stable
So there is a RideForum Complex A & B test site in Manhattan? SWEET! Is it similar to Kyle's or...?
Sorry for the thread detour.
Sorry for the thread detour.
Ahhh, pre-mix!!
Re: Back in the stable
Not near as cool as Kyle's. It is just a path in the pasture mainlySavage wrote:So there is a RideForum Complex A & B test site in Manhattan? SWEET! Is it similar to Kyle's or...?
Sorry for the thread detour.
Luc
Re: Back in the stable
Hold on now....Kyle has the mini enduro cross track, but not much of an enduro trail. Luc has a mini enduro trail in the woods and pasture and a creek to hop in and out of. Fun!gagnaou wrote:Not near as cool as Kyle's. It is just a path in the pasture mainlySavage wrote:So there is a RideForum Complex A & B test site in Manhattan? SWEET! Is it similar to Kyle's or...?
Sorry for the thread detour.
Re: Back in the stable
It is different, maybe we'll organize a 2 day event, first day endurocross, second day enduro....troy wrote:Hold on now....Kyle has the mini enduro cross track, but not much of an enduro trail. Luc has a mini enduro trail in the woods and pasture and a creek to hop in and out of. Fun!gagnaou wrote:Not near as cool as Kyle's. It is just a path in the pasture mainlySavage wrote:So there is a RideForum Complex A & B test site in Manhattan? SWEET! Is it similar to Kyle's or...?
Sorry for the thread detour.
Luc