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Hello My name is Frank, I live in Chula Vista. I have been riding sporadically off-road since I was 9 yrs old (riding mini-bikes up to 500cc mx bikes throughout). I have been going to Baja all my life (Fishing, Off-Road Racing Team Support, and just to eat n drink Tacos & Pacífico’s), however I just started riding in Baja and absolutely love it! Which leads me into my next story… Less than six weeks ago my 21 yr old son, my ole high school buddy, and I were near the end of a quick ride through the Baja Pine Forest from Tecate (Hacienda Santa Verónica) to Laguna Hanson, then cut back down through Ojos, took highway to Ensenada (Libre), and of course had to stop in Rosarito for our favorite tacos. While we were in line to order tacos, a proud and smiley KTM wife noticed my buddy’s 500exc and she said “my husband rides KTM…”. Seconds later her husband walked up and I met SDAR’s “Afry” aka: Arnie, wearing a fishing shirt, beer in hand, I already knew he was a cool dude (can’t remember friends name with them, also very cool people). He proceed to tell me he just finished a multi-day Baja ride that day, went home to pick up his wife and friends, then hours later (same day) back in Baja to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Early in our conversation he asked if we were members of SDAR, and at the time we were not. I then asked him what bike he rode and he said KTM’s 950 Super Enduro. I admittedly told him I’m not familiar with the big cc Adventure bike models. Arnie quickly educated me that yes it was a big cc bike, however it only weighs 419 lbs. dry and has 10” of travel front and rear, with ground clearance and seat height that is taller than the balls on a Geraffe. He suggested I Google the 950 SE to learn more as they were only built and sold for three years (07,08,09), but also warned me I might be looking to buy one shortly after my research. My curiosity had me looking that same night and I must say I was very impressed, but none for sale anywhere? The day before I met Arnie I was not in the market to buy a new bike although I knew one day I wanted something larger than my CRF250X, (thinking 500exc). Little did I know…. I did national web searches multiple times daily on all the popular possible for sale sites for the next 36 days. Now and then one would pop up, unfortunately they were typically located cross country. Then this week I found a fresh listing (few hours new) in Norcal. Jumped in the truck and headed north for 512 miles. I’ve owned this bad boy only for three days. My cheeks hurt from my constant smile that won’t stop. Thank you Arnie’s wife for being so bold to introduce yourself and your husband. I look forward meeting you all SDAR’ers and join in on some rides and events. Cheers, Frank Super Comfy seat. It must have lowered seat height by 2+ inches! Actual Miles are 2,055 Very Fortunate Find!