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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-04-2024, 02:30 PM
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Posted By eatondirt
Thank you! That's such good advice that I've...

Thank you! That's such good advice that I've already taken the MSF and got my endorsement. I'm going to be using whatever I buy to sign up for the advanced MSF courses that require you to bring your...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-04-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,723
Posted By eatondirt
These are some great posts, thanks again for...

These are some great posts, thanks again for everyone's input.



This is my thought as well, the S is what I'm getting quoted on in at the dealership, and when I saw the 5K price tag, I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-02-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,723
Posted By eatondirt
I guess that's fair, but it's a tough price tag...

I guess that's fair, but it's a tough price tag to swallow.
That said, I do tend to ride and drive everything until it's a pile of dust. My cars from the mid 00's can attest to that.

It seems...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-02-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,723
Posted By eatondirt
Maybe it's just a seasonal thing because I've...

Maybe it's just a seasonal thing because I've been waiting close to 5-ish months now? The only bikes I've seen in this price range are these China bikes and dirtbikes. This is including the used...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-02-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,723
Posted By eatondirt
At the end, would you say 4,000 sunk into a China...

At the end, would you say 4,000 sunk into a China Bike is about the normal price of one?


I only ask because I would have to go through the song and dance with an XR150 in getting a new carb,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-02-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1,922
Views: 1,087,358
Posted By eatondirt
I'm noticing that mod also comes with preloading...

I'm noticing that mod also comes with preloading the rear shock with an extra 200 or so lbs, is that something you've had to do?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-01-2024, 10:31 PM
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Views: 1,087,358
Posted By eatondirt
That's fantastic, and thanks for advice on the...

That's fantastic, and thanks for advice on the lowering. I think that may push me in the direction of buying one.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-01-2024, 10:03 PM
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Posted By eatondirt
^ That is very smart. I don't know how sturdy...

^ That is very smart. I don't know how sturdy those apache boxes are, are they entirely plastic or metal in a plastic shell?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-01-2024, 09:48 PM
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Views: 1,087,358
Posted By eatondirt
So I've been told, once or twice now, NOT to buy...

So I've been told, once or twice now, NOT to buy the Templar X as a short rider who is just getting into dual sports. Instead, look up the regular templar or a bike from Xpro's competitors like the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-01-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,723
Posted By eatondirt
Thank you again to everyone taking the time to...

Thank you again to everyone taking the time to respond to me. I know it's a lot of questions to answer and I appreciate it.

Curious, since I keep getting different answers to this: what would be...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-01-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,723
Posted By eatondirt
And this was the route I wanted to take to begin...

And this was the route I wanted to take to begin with. Go to a dealership, find an XR150L or a KLX 250 of some variety, maybe even a CRF250. But it goes back into the initial problem that I'm having...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-01-2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,723
Posted By eatondirt
My terrain is mostly easy dirt roads, mud, but...

My terrain is mostly easy dirt roads, mud, but more urgently: Sand. Sand and gravel pits where I live can easily become over ankle-deep, and I know how poorly things can go when you lose traction in...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-01-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,723
Posted By eatondirt
That's a good point too, I've never seen these...

That's a good point too, I've never seen these bikes IRL so I'm going on what I can find in pictures and videos. I could deal with a tall bike as long as it's not heavy, because otherwise I'll be...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-01-2024, 01:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,723
Posted By eatondirt
Hawk-X 250 vs DLX vs Lifan KPX

Hi,

I'm facing some decision paralysis at the moment. I'm hoping maybe someone has some advice for a new rider who was hoping to get into offroading in general.

I've been doing tons of...
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