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I had a talk with my KDX once. She said, 'I don't like steady throttle for any period of time'.
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2001kdx wrote:I had a talk with my KDX once. She said, 'I don't like steady throttle for any period of time'.
U been inhaling too much of dat suzuki 2 stroke exhaust boy! :naughty:
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I'd like to dual-sport a KX500. That'd be pretty sick for cruisin around town!
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2001kdx wrote:I'd like to dual-sport a KX500. That'd be pretty sick for cruisin around town!
how about a Harley Dyna-Glide? :mrgreen:
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2001kdx wrote:I'd like to dual-sport a KX500. That'd be pretty sick for cruisin around town!
how about a Harley Dyna-Glide? :mrgreen:
Eh, It doesn't turn fast enough in the tight woods :rolleyes:
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2001kdx wrote:I'd like to dual-sport a KX500. That'd be pretty sick for cruisin around town!
how about a Harley Dyna-Glide? :mrgreen:
Eh, It doesn't turn fast enough in the tight woods :rolleyes:
Nor does a KX500.
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Definitlely not when compared to most dirt bikes or say, a KDX200/220, but compared to a dyna glide, yes, it turns well!
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2001kdx wrote:Dude Kurt Franz are you really planning on going 50 miles on the KDX?

My hat goes off to you bro :prayer:
Ha!.....we'll see once I do it.. :grin: Still getting the bike ready for inspection to get my title changed from off road to MC -I am in Ohio.

I checked out the Procycle site and it looks good with regards to parts. It appears that the wiring harness is the big money maker for these places. $159.00 for some wires, connectors, a fuse, and some tape and shrink wrap.
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2001kdx wrote:Dude Kurt Franz are you really planning on going 50 miles on the KDX?

My hat goes off to you bro :prayer:
Ha!.....we'll see once I do it.. :grin: Still getting the bike ready for inspection to get my title changed from off road to MC -I am in Ohio.

I checked out the Procycle site and it looks good with regards to parts. It appears that the wiring harness is the big money maker for these places. $159.00 for some wires, connectors, a fuse, and some tape and shrink wrap.
No need for inspection....
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Kurt Franz wrote:would be appreciated. For example, the first thing that pops into my mind is the cornering ability of the dual sport tires.

thanks KF



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I use a DR-650 for the road.
Whew, is that thing a pig in the woods.
Has full knobbies, though they are DOT- Dunlop 606s
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Pig in the woods? Define 'woods' for me?

Those are toooooooo clean to be real!
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A vase of flowers in the garage?!?!? R U Nuts??!? oh, I see urnuts!!
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skipro3 wrote:A vase of flowers in the garage?!?!? R U Nuts??!? oh, I see urnuts!!
Yeah, I've got some issues.
I vacuum and mop the garage 2 times/week. Ok, 3.
I did just build a slush enclosure for my Pathfinder to keep all the slop of the floor. Worked out well- 3 sided frame (2x4s) and then lined with 6 mil plastic.
Tires do no damage to the plastic and when all the slush melts off the car, it runs out the door.
Oh, this is a KDX forum, sorry!
The KDX was brand new there- the DR was DIRTY in that pic.
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GS wrote:Pig in the woods? Define 'woods' for me?

Those are toooooooo clean to be real!
Tight trails, etc. That thing makes it's own trail- 350 lbs is HEAVY in tight woods!
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I have a 600 Honda XL....1983 version. Weighs 332 with gas, it does and I know what you mean.

Agree with the 'tight' woods comment.

It's great fun on a fireroad or anywhere I don't need to either kick-start it after a stall or dab with my feet to stay upright. Then, it doesn't feel heavy at all.

Besides...what do we do when things are gettin ugly? GAS IT!!! and HANG ON just like you know what you're doing!!
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GS wrote:Pig in the woods? Define 'woods' for me?

Those are toooooooo clean to be real!
Tight trails, etc. That thing makes it's own trail- 350 lbs is HEAVY in tight woods!
I've never had much of a problem on mine, just ask Carvr
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Part of riding a heavier bike is being strong enough to handle it :wink:
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"Part of riding a heavier bike is being strong enough to handle it Wink"

That lets me off the hook.........I thought I just had to prevent 'incidents' such as falling over or needing to 'dab' a foot now and then.
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fuzzy wrote:Part of riding a heavier bike is being strong enough to handle it :wink:
There were times that that thing started to tip and I knew I'd never stop it.
I thought about getting one of those lifeline pendants they advertise on TV for seniors- I can just push the button and say "I've fallen and can't get up"
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