Oregon and Washington BS thread

Getting another one? Or for your girl?

 

Little bro. His 94 pickup was never recovered after being stolen a week and a half ago.

 

What are you doing in Peru?

 

Man I'm really sorry to hear that

 

OK, this is bad A$$!!!

LILY

And the video

 

Our annual TW meet is coming.

Click link for details.. LINK FOR TSF

 

That drone is awesome and not that expensive but it only flies for 20mins.. That's a huge knock for me.

 

Anyone know anything about dirt bikes?

 

Cool
So I'm thinking about getting a dirtbike for this summer. I want an enduro so I can ride it to work. Top speed would be 55-60, I don't see any reason to take it on the freeway. However I found out that you can only get a 250 or 650 ( I think) enduro. Some people say Id be great with a 250, others freak out and say get a 450 and make it street legal. I've never ridden a bike before. I'm extremely active and in shape but I only weigh 155 lbs. What do you guys think? How expensive/hard is it to make a 450 street legal?

 

Go to the KTM shop on the other side of the freeway. They have all manor of hoonigan machines ready to go. They have a 500 EXC already plated ready to go. I would advise the 690R, but that's a little much for a first bike and I don't think they have any in stock. They usually suck wind on the "street" models. I have a couple buddies in E-burg with KTM's that ride all kinds of single track around there, it's a good place to own a dual sport! Plus, the money you save on gas practically makes the payment on a bike. Do it! http://www.webbpowersports.com/KTM.htm

 

Damn those are cool! I think the 350 might be better suited for me so I could throw it around easier on the trail... the only thing is yikes, I doubt I can afford the price. I wanted something I could buy cash, not another payment.

I can't believe you know all about Eburg! I gotta meet you sometime!

 

I was up there on Wednesday, but didn't have much time. I work 9 hours a day, and to get to Eburg and back takes 6 hours, plus two hours of work at the airport...by the time I stop at the bike shop and refuel it's time to go kill bugs on the freeway again. Sometimes I also spend my lunch break at http://www.eburgguns.com/
As far as the expense goes, go see what they have for used bikes. They had a bad ass plated Husaberg 450 for a while that was affordable, and the salesman also ride so they know deals outside of the shop. Stay away from Yamaha-Jack's. Those dudes are grade-A dbags.

I've been meaning to take my wife up there and do some camping/wheeling/riding but there are so many cops up there I don't have as much fun as down here in Oregon. I bet I see at least ten cars pulled over in Wa. just from my house to Eburg. Sometimes more. On this side of the border it is so rare to see a cop, I wave at them. They wave back.

 

Dual sports command a higher price. Converting can be a headache and from the sounds of it is getting harder to title.
The used market should have DRZ400 and Husky TE610 bikes as your cheap options.
For the real ultimate dual sport, the WR250R is arguably it. I'm not saying that because I own one, but more from collective opinion that I continually hear from forums. Light, excellent maintenance intervals, and reliable. Good speed and a capable multi state tourer if you put a nice seat on it. I've found it to be forgiving, get 50 mpg in town, and I can do 70 but probably not much more (the bike isn't screaming at that speed, but you'll have to shift down and flog it to get much more). Seat is a bit tall. Biggest issue is the price.
If the WRR is too small, KTM makes a 900 that weighs the same. Is probably costlier and has a more finicky maintenance schedule, but will be beastly.

 

KTM maintenance isn't that big of deal on any of the bikes they sell that come with a plate. The race bikes are all the same no matter the brand, they just don't hold enough oil for street duty. I traded two WRF's for my KTM. Worth it! I like the WR platform too, but you will get splattered on the highway with a bike that small. I know, I know, people ride honda 90's around. Doesn't mean I would. Dakota my first street legal bike was a 1976 Yamaha DT360 two stroke. That was back in the 90's, and it was an old POS then but I learned how to ride on it and moved on. Lots of good old bikes out there! The old DR350's are reliable, KLR's etc. You'll find something.

 

KLRs are pretty heavy, no? Good for adventure but going to be hefty for dirt bike use

 

Here you go, Dakota

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=26807067#post26807067

 

Newest addition to the garage! The wife's new '15 Wrangler. Now to get a Double Cab and start saving for that LT!

 

You want an LT taco? I want to build a new one, make me an offer.

 

Haha yeah I do. I'm going to run a 3 link in the back too. What do you have now?