Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Sunday for me. Best temps

 

Stopped in at my local dealer today and they had the 2022 Africa Twin w DCT....did not know it was offered in DCT. I currently ride 2020 Goldwing w DCT...really enjoy having the dual clutch system.....Has anybody experienced the Africa Twin w DCT? when did they first come out w DCT...I have been thinking KTM 1290 Adventure R.....what are your thoughts on the two?

 

Damn! I didn't know the US had 22s yet. Usually they are late to delivering them, like April of that year.

I think since 2016 the Africa Twin had DCT. For the base and Adventure Sport models. I did not want an automatic motorcycle. It just looks weird without a clutch and shift lever. What are you supposed to do with your left hand/foot?

There are 4 models of Africa Twin. Base manual, base DCT, Adventure Sports manual, adventure sports DCT.

Also it seems that the 20-21 did not have gold wheels. Oh well haha. Makes mine more unique. That one you pictured looks like the Adventure Sport DCT. That's their top of the line. Has electric suspension, heated grips, and a 6.5 gallon tank. Other than that i saved $4k over getting the base manual. The base manual is more aimed at offroad, while the Adventure Sport is aimed at touring.

I personally am not a fan of KTMs. And for me, no close KTM dealers, so another ding against them.

 

I have ridden neither, so my opinion is worth exactly $0.00, but a KTM 1290 SA-R has been my dream bike for several years now. I wouldn't even have to think if I had a choice between that and an AT, even with the gold wheels

 

Hey folks, it’s been a while but I’m still around. I got both EX250s out of storage and ready for spring riding. Just a few small things like oil changes and chain maintenance left to do.

I’ve actually ridden the black one all winter on clear days, so I guess it was never technically in storage. I even had it out in January and February with my cold weather gear.

I’m excited for spring riding!

 

that sucks. Did you get it replaced?

 

Oof!

 

You upgrading to a Lifepo4 and shaving a few lbs off the bike?

 

Rear tire on… not to awful but I’m glad I have some helpers.

*edit* need to get a motorcycle stand

 

from factory

 

Im going to borrow my neighbors machine and get some spoons and try it myself this year.. Got some in my cart ATM..

 

His or yours? Either way, didn't realize haha

 

Mine. I don't know much about bmw

 

That hardest part was breaking the beads with the the 1200. Lots of patients and windex. And not scuffing the wheel (we failed).

 

I don't know what tools he has. He might just have a balancer. Im completely in the dark until i ask

 

Batteries and electrical issues - one of the few areas I've been fortunate to have no issues! Going on year 5 for the F4i...

Tires and spooning your own - I'm a lot "less bad" than I used to be! Only done tubeless though. The CRF is going to need a new rear soon and I'll probably take it to "my guy" because I get pissed enough messing with the soft, supple, hot tubeless! Can't imagine adding a tube into the mix...