Andrew

I found one in my price range, looks/runs good, but is being sold with lien papers and was last titled in Nevada. What would be the process for getting it titled here? if this is the type of bike I want, am I best to keep looking, or is the paperwork easy enough to justify any hassle? Just looking for any input.

I saw that xl 250 for sale on craigslist. I have a friend who has a super clean 86' that I've been trying to get to sell. I'm quite attracted to the 79' xl500 on there since I know I can just about flat foot it on one of those and it is the same year I was born. I have no plans to get all motocross style with it. My idea of a good time is cruising trails and exploring. These bikes were used to do just that when new, so why not now? Parts are easy to find and not too expensive, and it's more along the lines of what I'm used to.

I may have to look at some of these older bikes then. The switch from my Triumph to any Japanese bike is going to be interesting. Haven't ridden a bike with a left side shifter for years. I think even something from the early 80's, let alone mono shock is going to feel light years ahead. I've never even had a bike with turn signals.

While looking for a first dual sport, I continue to come across late 70's/early 80's bikes, oftentimes appearing in decent shape. Would anything such as a 1979 Honda xl 500 be a decent first dual sport? I'm guessing no, since I don't really see many on here, but was wondering how viable an option an older bike would be if it was in good shape, or does a bike from the 90's just run all over something older in every way. The kind of riding I plan on doing is fire roads and trails. Nothing too crazy.

Thanks everyone. I'm ready and have been looking for a good first dual sport. I've been looking on CL and am about to look here. My only criteria for a first bike is that it be street legal, and 350cc's or over preferrably. I am limiting myself to spending $1000 for this bike. I'm not particular towards one bike or another, I'd like something I'd be able to ride about 12 miles each way to work on surface streets a couple of times a week. My only concern is my short legs. I'm 5'11" with a 29 inch inseam. I'd like to find a bike asap, but I'm also not going to buy a bike just to buy a bike. I like that DRZ, but it's just a touch too spendy for me and I'm somewhat concerned about the height since I'm used to fairly low bikes. If anyone knows of anything or has a recommendation, shoot a message my way. Thanks

Hi. My name is Andrew. I don't have a dual sport bike yet, but I have been riding motorcycles for 15 years and currently am the proud owner of a 1969 Triumph Daytona. I have come here looking to get into dual sport riding since we live in such a great area for it. Mainly here looking for advice and some people to go riding with. Thanks