DesmoStucky 0 Posted April 7, 2010 Hello all! My name is Mike and I moved to SD back in July of '09. I rode dirtbikes back when I was growing up in Kentucky, and when I moved out here to SD I brought along my Honda VFR. I no longer have the trusty Viffer, so I am in the market for a new bike. I have been reading adv ride reports for several years now, and it is definitely time to switch to a new type of riding, adventure. Right now I am looking mostly for a used WR250R (or x, would through dual sport tires on it). I look forward to seeing you all out on the trails! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted April 7, 2010 Welcome to the group! I'm sure you'll see TrophyHunter and some others posting up links to bike deals. Click the "View New Posts" link up top and that's an easy way to see if any new bike posts have been submitted. Good luck in your search! (Even if you do wanna join the girl bike club with the 250R, couple people have em here and love em ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted April 7, 2010 welcome to the club.... ignore "girl bike" comments about 250 Yamahas... SOME people need to "make up" for shortcomings with BUYING a big bore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted April 7, 2010 Welcome to the club. Plenty of riders here like their little bikes for the dirt. See you on a ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted April 7, 2010 welcome to the family!!! ....i'll let the others do the standard warning/greetings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesmoStucky 0 Posted April 7, 2010 Haha, the wr250r/x owners sure love their bikes; exact reason I'm looking at them. Well as far as bikes go, I'm definitely open to suggestions. I was looking mainly at KLR's but determined that it would just be too damn heavy. I want this bike to be able to tackle the TAT, with the luggage that is associated for that trip, but still tear it up in the desert. Thanks for the warm welcomes! Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted April 7, 2010 Haha, the wr250r/x owners sure love their bikes; exact reason I'm looking at them. Welcome...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted April 7, 2010 TAT? 250R might handle that well, or I know a guy that might be selling a low mileage well maintained '02 KTM 640 with big kid suspension and bags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesmoStucky 0 Posted April 7, 2010 TAT? 250R might handle that well, or I know a guy that might be selling a low mileage well maintained '02 KTM 640 with big kid suspension and bags PM Sent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexr 0 Posted April 7, 2010 TAT?? Trans America Trail maybe.. Welcome to the board Mike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesmoStucky 0 Posted April 7, 2010 Indeed. Although the other thing is nice too. TAT?? Trans America Trail I think..Welcome to the board Mike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted April 7, 2010 The 'TAT?' comment was more of a 'hrmmmm, the TAT huh?'. Figured it was the Trans America Trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
650hucker 0 Posted April 7, 2010 I seem to remember someone selling an awesome WR400 pretty cheap...Not sure who it was. Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelRain 0 Posted April 8, 2010 I seem to remember someone selling an awesome WR400 pretty cheap...Not sure who it was.Welcome! Welcome! Now I must ask since I too lived in Kentucky for a but growing up. Where in KY? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted April 8, 2010 welcome to the group Mike....good luck with your search, and see you on a ride soon.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 8, 2010 Welcome Mike! If it's not too personal, what's the bike budget? Lotsa folks with different bike history here so it'd help in throwin' ideas out there. Here's Ericks WR400. Yeah, it's older but will do anything you put it's mind to. Lotsa 250R support too. Happy hunting and I'll buy your first beverage at the SDAR meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoot 0 Posted April 8, 2010 Welcome aboard. I've ridden with the wr400 rider. I can vouch that it goes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted April 8, 2010 Welcome! You too can join the "Crawdaddy girl-bike posse"! He is our fearless (well, he does ride a girl bike) leader. He convinced me and a few others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesmoStucky 0 Posted April 8, 2010 I seem to remember someone selling an awesome WR400 pretty cheap...Not sure who it was.Welcome! Welcome! Now I must ask since I too lived in Kentucky for a but growing up. Where in KY? I lived in Union, KY just south of Cincy. Great area. Twenty minutes from Cincy, but 5 minutes from the sticks. Great area to grow up with motorcycles! -Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelRain 0 Posted April 8, 2010 I lived in Union, KY just south of Cincy. Great area. Twenty minutes from Cincy, but 5 minutes from the sticks. Great area to grow up with motorcycles!-Mike I know the area anf the feeling. I was Frankfort. 5 minutes from the sticks 20 from Lexington and 40 from Louisville. I llook forward to seeing you around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesmoStucky 0 Posted April 8, 2010 First off, intro beers are definitely on the new guy. My budget is somewhat flexible, but if I could snag a bike and the necessary luggage (with or without bike) for around 4.5k that would be nice. I should probably start a new thread in the appropriate forum... I might have just have to get a wr250r just to support the existing group! Sure do catch a lot of flack, but from what I understand there isn't much to discuss after seeing the little bike on the trails, haha. -Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesmoStucky 0 Posted April 18, 2010 And so it begins. 2006 Husky Te450 with a few nice mods and 6.4k miles. I'll be tearing it down, checking valves, fantastic trip to the DMV, and cleaning her up this week. The first thing I will have to do if fix that damn seat. It really needs to be flat. Unfortunately the in-laws are coming into town next weekend and are staying all week. It is pure torture to buy a bike and have to let it sit. Thank you all who helped me look for bikes and help me make a decision. I especially have to thank TrophyHunter for forwarding me countless Craigslist ads! Completely mandatory pics: Ghetto rear brake pedal. This HAS to be replaced. Pretty good looking rear shock. No seeping oil or anything. Well used stock exhaust. Dashboard view. Right engine. Left engine. You can see some rust in there . Chain and sprocket wear. I forgot to take a whole bike picture with my Nikon, but here is one from my phone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted April 18, 2010 Guts Racing seats. http://www.gutsracing.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 18, 2010 Movin' forward...nicely done Mike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted April 18, 2010 Yup, Guts wide flat. Sprocket/chain looks ok to me, yes the brake pedal needs help, and I'd check to see if that little metal plate is not covering a hole in the case. Welcome to the club, and beer's on you- I read that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
