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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by TyFX, Feb 19, 2016.

  1. Feb 19, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    TyFX

    TyFX [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Was looking for something and came across a bunch of old pictures. The Blue/White was when I brought home my 1996 YZ250 and the Yellow/Black was 10 years later when it needed a makeover. I know others on here ride, so let's see your bikes. Oh, and the other bike is my new 2015 YZ250FX. Taking it out tomorrow for the first time after 8 years off. Hope I don't kill myself.

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  2. Feb 19, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    3002 001 (2).jpg 1981 490 Maico168708_1633599797134_1150837611_31445707_5018483_n.jpg 1985 KX 500
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2016 at 8:02 PM
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    Pushincaskets Well-Known Member

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    No bike pics on my iPad but this is my new bedside I got from Connor. Going on right after new paint.image.jpg
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2016 at 8:03 PM
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    Pushincaskets

    Pushincaskets Well-Known Member

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    Wr450f for me and my sons moving up to YZ250f
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:50 PM
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    hikerduane

    hikerduane Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    Here in Kalifornia, they seem to have different categories now for bikes, was not aware until I was checking reviews on the new bikes. I bought a new WR250F a year ago because any other model was a Red sticker bike or race bike with a limited riding season. The Green sticker bikes can be used year round. It rides too high for me, so may have to get a smaller DS as I have already have a Kawa KLR650. Retiring soon, so may need to loose a few vehicles and toys. My WR has less than 300 miles, don't ride much with so many things to do in the out-of-doors here in the mountains.
    Duane
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2016 at 11:11 PM
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    You can adjust that ride height
     
  7. Feb 21, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    hikerduane

    hikerduane Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    I'll check, seems a lowering kit is only good for 1.5 inches. Just a softer ride?
    Duane
    MOtorcycle March 2015 002_opt.jpg solar lantern 005.jpg
     
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  8. May 9, 2016 at 6:58 AM
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    superorbital

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    This is my 2003 Pro Circuit Kawasaki KX125 - bought directly from the Pro Circuit Race Team
     
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  9. May 9, 2016 at 7:01 AM
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    ChadsPride

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  10. May 9, 2016 at 7:04 AM
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    Kawasaki Super Sherpa!

    Shame they discontinued them.
     
  11. May 9, 2016 at 7:13 AM
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    Yeah no kidding, that thing is solid as a rock!!! Going to eventually bring it to town and keep the truck stashed away during the week. But for now it's sitting in the boathouse ready. Both of em start 1st or 2nd kick every time
     
  12. May 9, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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    Good day on the trails yesterday.
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  13. May 10, 2016 at 11:55 AM
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    hikerduane

    hikerduane Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    KLR replace the Super Sherpa? Not familiar with it. So many little things that Kawasaki could do to the KLR650 to make it much better. Not expensive fixes.
    Duane
     
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  14. May 11, 2016 at 3:49 AM
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    The KLR came before the Super Sherpa (1986 vs 2000, I believe).

    The big difference is the Super Sherpa is air cooled, which takes away the complexity of the water cooled KLR, adding to its reliability.
     
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  15. May 11, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    hikerduane

    hikerduane Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    The KLR's have the inconsistant temperature, I fixed that on my '09 and did the doohickey also.
    Duane
     
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  17. May 13, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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    superorbital

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    How not to load a dirt bike and how not to hold a phone while taking a video! I hate those videos where the person does not hold the phone sideways to capture the wide angle.
     
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