RA Dual Sport 'Meet n Greet' - Page 7

danthman · #91 03/16/10, 12:00 PM

here in yuma it will be mostly to and from work, sand roads, typical dirt roads & such, maybe possible longer rides on the street. but when i go to my brothers house in big pine, ca it will be more single track and mountains. i was looking at the drz400 or 650 but found out today the kawi/suzuki dealership stoped selling suzukis. if only yamaha sold a bigger bike...

a big turn off for the kawasaki is that ridiculous faring with a headlight that doesnt move and the 8.3" of ground clearance. but i like that you can put the bags on it.

olddirtrider · #92 03/16/10, 7:12 PM

For the type of riding you are doing, I would suggest the Suzuki DR650, the DR400 is really a dirt bike that is street legal. 95% dirt.

There are companies that make bags for the DR or you can get some generic bags. I have some cheap camo looking things I use. They have held up ok.

danthman · #93 03/17/10, 12:01 PM

that was the one i was considering but i need to know if i can use saddle bags without melting them.

olddirtrider · #94 03/19/10, 6:22 AM

The ones i used did not melt. The exhaust is under the side cover, so it should protect them.
Keep in mind, when looking for a bike, buy what fits, not what accessories you can get. You can always make something work for you.

danthman · #95 03/19/10, 6:45 AM

true. im 6'1" so pretty much anything will fit. now on this dr650, what is the max output amperes on the stator? i plan on adding a couple of small HIDs to the mix. also what are some things that this bike is lagging?

olddirtrider · #96 03/21/10, 8:53 AM

For those type of answers and many others, http://advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=15

a wealth of information for the DR's

Atcr6 · #97 03/26/10, 1:53 PM

West side rider here. I have a KTM XC-W 530 decked out for DS rides. My brother and I did a huge loop through Death valley, cerro Gordo, barker ranch and Saline valley last spring. It was my first overnighters on 2 wheels. Great time. Looking for more whenever possible. I have Tuesdays and wednesdays off, so if anyone wants to ride PM me I'm game.

danthman · #98 03/30/10, 6:45 AM

well its decided. this weekend im going to pick up my new-never-been-ridden 08 XR650L. out the door price is going to be 5800. is this a decent price for it? let me know. what i like best i will be the only one to fart on the seat...

Hubcap · #99 03/30/10, 8:21 AM

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/1625585407.html