Crazy Canadian 0 Posted October 30, 2011 Something else to consider is the maintenance required. The smaller displacement European and some Japanese bikes need oil changed almost every ride and valves checked / adjusted very often. These bikes are dirt bikes with a plate. The bigger displacement bikes are normally not as maintenance intensive, but they are a little heavier. The KTM 620 and 690 are great bikes as is the Husky TE 610 / 630. Some of the guys here ride the Honda 650L, it’s a big bike but it will get you there. Pyro rides his KLR 650 everywhere but he is one of a kind I think. Crawdaddy has his little Yamaha 250 as his adventure bike, but it might be a bit underpowered for sand. Lots of bikes to chose from. I’d suggest bringing out your DRZ and riding it for a while, give yourself some time before you decide. I was hoping to get the DRZ out here but... Offer from buddy to buy DRZ + cost of shipping + end of year sales = Good time to buy KTM. The DRZ got left at the last minute as it wouldn't fit and I never expected shipping to be so much. Anyhow a buddy who wrecked his bike recently has made me a good offer and that money plus what it would cost me to ship it is nearly the cost of the KTM I want... If you squint really hard at the numbers that is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted November 1, 2011 I was hoping to get the DRZ out here but... Offer from buddy to buy DRZ + cost of shipping + end of year sales = Good time to buy KTM. The DRZ got left at the last minute as it wouldn't fit and I never expected shipping to be so much. Anyhow a buddy who wrecked his bike recently has made me a good offer and that money plus what it would cost me to ship it is nearly the cost of the KTM I want... If you squint really hard at the numbers that is! Well you can't go to wrong by drinking orange kool-aid. They make some great bikes. Heck if you want a big bike the performs great buy my KTM990 Adventure. Poor thing nevers gets rode now a days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Canadian 0 Posted November 3, 2011 I was hoping to get the DRZ out here but... Offer from buddy to buy DRZ + cost of shipping + end of year sales = Good time to buy KTM. The DRZ got left at the last minute as it wouldn't fit and I never expected shipping to be so much. Anyhow a buddy who wrecked his bike recently has made me a good offer and that money plus what it would cost me to ship it is nearly the cost of the KTM I want... If you squint really hard at the numbers that is! Well you can't go to wrong by drinking orange kool-aid. They make some great bikes. Heck if you want a big bike the performs great buy my KTM990 Adventure. Poor thing nevers gets rode now a days. How much? Do you have it posted anywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Well you can't go to wrong by drinking orange kool-aid. They make some great bikes. Heck if you want a big bike the performs great buy my KTM990 Adventure. Poor thing nevers gets rode now a days. How much? Do you have it posted anywhere? No I don't have it posted any where right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
