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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-10-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,271
Posted By Britt
I really like that article, especially in the...

I really like that article, especially in the context of casually traveling a 3rd world country.

However...I'm 6'4" --and I want pannier racks with luggage options and other useful additions that...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-08-2022, 12:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,222
Posted By Britt
I have a Hawk DLX that I've been riding for the...

I have a Hawk DLX that I've been riding for the past year (2k+ miles), and I haven't had any issues with it.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-29-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,933
Posted By Britt
That was exactly my predicament--so I bought a...

That was exactly my predicament--so I bought a KLR! :) Of course, the Templar is a dirt bike at heart that's really only intended to ride one-up, while the KLR is a much more road oriented two-up...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-27-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 499
Posted By Britt
A word of caution, powersportsmax lists this bike...

A word of caution, powersportsmax lists this bike for "Off Road Use Only". This likely means the bike's MCO lists it as a 'dirt bike' rather than 'motorcycle' and isn't on most state's list of...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-24-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,662
Posted By Britt
I have this one:...

I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DHLR29X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I love it. It holds any 'normal' sized phone (not phablets), is super easy to put the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-18-2022, 12:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,933
Posted By Britt
"...tempting for $2500 OTD!! " How...

"...tempting for $2500 OTD!! "

How about under $2100 for that bike?? ( https://www.powersportsmax.com/product_info.php/cPath/482/products_id/22137 )

My daughter rides one of these. ...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-07-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,708
Posted By Britt
"Now I’m starting to wonder if I use the term...

"Now I’m starting to wonder if I use the term single track incorrectly."


Maybe I've just watched too many videos of folks tearing up single track, knocking off their accessories, denting their...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-07-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,708
Posted By Britt
"I'd like a shorter ride, with more emphasis on...

"I'd like a shorter ride, with more emphasis on single-track trail capability"


I don't think the Xpect puts much emphasis on single-track (and I'm probably understating that). If spending 5k on...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-05-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,467
Posted By Britt
I recently changed a rear tube (due to a little...

I recently changed a rear tube (due to a little nail) on my HawkDLX. Yes, you can do it yourself. You'll need some spoons, preferably three.

One of those Harbor Freight center stands would be...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-05-2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,579
Posted By Britt
Badluck's question might be key. These bikes...

Badluck's question might be key. These bikes (and many others) must be in motion to shift easily/reliably. Are you downshifting before you come to a complete stop, or are you rolling up to a stop...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-02-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,209
Posted By Britt
Most folks with the Lifans and Hawks find their...

Most folks with the Lifans and Hawks find their speedometer reads about 4mph high at 60mph. So if you subtract 4, that's probably what you're really doing. Use a GPS app on your phone to verify.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-27-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By Britt
https://motobike2020.com/new-honda-nxr-160-bros-20...

https://motobike2020.com/new-honda-nxr-160-bros-2020-prices-specs-photos/
14.6hp out of 160cc.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-01-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By Britt
Don't buy the the TBR7 from TX Powersports. Look...

Don't buy the the TBR7 from TX Powersports. Look here instead: https://www.powersportsmax.com/product_info.php/cPath/482/products_id/21727
It's the same bike, just a lot less expensive.
Also,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-30-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,625
Posted By Britt
No

No
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-30-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,625
Posted By Britt
My Hawk DLX will start in gear just fine, as long...

My Hawk DLX will start in gear just fine, as long as the clutch lever is pulled in. This has been my first bike, and I've, well, stalled a 'few' times at intersections. I'm glad I didn't have to go...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-13-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Britt
Yes, there is a better place. Order it directly...

Yes, there is a better place. Order it directly from PowerSportsMax. That's the vendor that sells on Amazon, but the price on their own website is significantly better.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-10-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,423
Posted By Britt
While the title of your thread does state 'no...

While the title of your thread does state 'no major maintenance', I don't think avoiding scheduled maintenance is really fair to any bike. To know how these bikes hold up, we really do need to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-28-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,117
Posted By Britt
Exactly. I've heard two arguments against EFI ...

Exactly.
I've heard two arguments against EFI


It's a point of failure. Except, we haven't seen anyone's EFI fail. Oh, and the current crop of carb bikes are dependent on electronics too...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-25-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,117
Posted By Britt
I have one as well, and I enjoy the just...

I have one as well, and I enjoy the just push-the-button-and-go no-warmup. It runs great.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-21-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By Britt
It's actually just sliding uncontrollably down...

It's actually just sliding uncontrollably down the sand dune. :hehe:
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-14-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By Britt
Thumbs Up Boom. That did the trick. Last week I flooded...

Boom. That did the trick. Last week I flooded the key hole with contact cleaner and exercised the key about 20 times. I haven't had a cut-out since.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-06-2022, 11:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,113
Posted By Britt
I don't know what the spring rate is, but I have...

I don't know what the spring rate is, but I have a Hawk DLX and am also 6'4" and about 230 lbs. The DLX spring is adjustable, and where I have mine set (I don't remember changing it), I can easily...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-02-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By Britt
Is it just turning down the OD of the sleeve and...

Is it just turning down the OD of the sleeve and then bolt it up, or are other parts/machining needed?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-28-2022, 01:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By Britt
Hawk DLX, 1300 mi., few issues

I just passed 1,300 miles on my Hawk 250 DLX last week and just recently noticed two issues--the first issues I've had with it.


I just recently began having symptoms of a problematic ignition...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-25-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 110,238
Posted By Britt
Glen, do you have a link to which one you used?

Glen, do you have a link to which one you used?
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