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    The clash of dual-sport/ADV 650 thumpers

    yeah depends on your mix of riding. i run a 606 rear and mt43 front. great for offroading and decent on the streets....the earplugs block most of the howling when on the highway. really surprised at the wear i get out of them 4k and counting, barely worn. although i do pressure up and down...
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    In a perfect world, how would you define 'supersport'?

    power to weight, same criteria used in many countries overseas for licensing purposes
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    The clash of dual-sport/ADV 650 thumpers

    local commutes? here's one of my previous dr's with a russell daylong and full parabellum screen. was fine for 700km days in the saddle. 10 minutes of unbolting and you can find yourself doing this and getting stuck in this
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    The clash of dual-sport/ADV 650 thumpers

    you can set up the dr to tour as well as the klr you would need to spend a lot more to set the klr up to offroad as well as the dr i am not sure whats available for the xr for touring
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    The clash of dual-sport/ADV 650 thumpers

    read the authors criteria your choice is invalid have a nice day
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    The clash of dual-sport/ADV 650 thumpers

    one klr 1st gen, one xr, currently have my fourth dr cheapest, cheapest to fix and potential to excel in either off or on road in the 650 class for the least amount of money (cheapest)
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    Insurance for an enduro?

    one big factor to bear in mind is your Postal Code when getting a quote. Here in TO where I unhappily reside, my rate is $690. I put the same info in the online quoter using my Dads postal code near Algonquin park, and my rate would be $321.
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    Insuring GSXR 600 with 3 minor tickets

    http://people.howstuffworks.com/how-can-i-erase-my-identity-and-start-over.html another option
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    Anyone miss riding yet?

    thanks Mina, don't know i would recognize you but you KNOW my bikes look like crap and i dont wash them. ps-that photo was actually taken in a car wash before i rinsed it off. i guess my humour was missed-if you want to polish a dual sport there are no fairings to take off, means less cleaning...
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    Anyone miss riding yet?

    dont be confused, he didnt get it
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    Anyone miss riding yet?

    if it looks threatening spray your leathers and bike with pam to keep the skidmarks and dirty water marks off. " it just makes me wonder as to your point" not allowed in the field if you dont have a glove
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    TD Insurance rate hikes?

    something fishy going on with them. my renewal is 30% higher than last year. with no changes to coverage or my status. what is even funnier is when i go through their online quote system i get last years rate
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    Stupidly overpriced motorcycle for sale thread

    http://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/mississauga-peel-region/99-harey-fat-boy/1030640073?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true dont know if it is overpriced but the title killed me. maybe someone here is looking for a companion
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    Anyone miss riding yet?

    why do i have to be careful? last i checked opinions are free. the chain, sprockets, brakes and lighting on my bike are clean because i dont compromise on safety. as to the rest of it i couldnt give a .... if you dont like washing and polishing i would suggest buying a dual sport and...
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    Anyone miss riding yet?

    there are two types of people who own motorcycles: those that buy them to ride, and thats what they do. they are called motorcyclists. those that dont go to tims because it might rain, take the cage cause its a bit chilly, spend more in cleaning products than maintenance products-they are called...
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    Where are you headed in 2015?

    did 10 day self drive of iceland last year, and cozumel in dec. this year looking at machu pichi, europe and cuba
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    KTM dealer

    thinking of a ktm dual sport, anyone have feedback on the two smaller dealers: Mission Cycle or Orange motosport? wont go to gp or ready
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    Any other BMW airhead riders?

    here are 3 who i regularly ride with. the green one has 250,000 miles
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    New Years Day 2015 ride??? brrrrrrr

    4 hours of fun to bring in the new year including a rare form of wildlife sighting
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    Best on/off economy class motorcycle?

    rally raid, a big ktm aftermarket part supplier with a dakar team has gotten a cb500x and are developing a more offroad package for it-see this post http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1012021 i am excited about this and could see one in my future
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