the schwartz
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82 GS 1100E
Gas powered bikes?
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82 GS 1100E
I don’t ride like a total lunatic so I’m getting about 60-65 mpg, with a 3.7 gallon tank. I only go out for an hour or two so I haven’t tested the range yet. If I ride a little more spirited mpg is about 55-60, but that’s pretty aggressive and not my “normal“ way of riding.
the schwartz
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I'm looking at this - do you know old bikes and 2 stroke lore? Wouldn't object to a second set of eyes if you have time and inclination to join me when I go to check it out...
Aside, I want to connect and hear where you ride, because New Jersey.
Sold - KTM 2004 200 exc (NNJ)
For Sale: 2004 KTM 200 exc Enduro $2000 Owned by me since 2014, but ridden by @haystackDaughter. She upgraded to a 2018 150xc-w so...
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I'm looking at this - do you know old bikes and 2 stroke lore? Wouldn't object to a second set of eyes if you have time and inclination to join me when I go to check it out...
Aside, I want to connect and hear where you ride, because New Jersey.
Sold - KTM 2004 200 exc (NNJ)
For Sale: 2004 KTM 200 exc Enduro $2000 Owned by me since 2014, but ridden by @haystackDaughter. She upgraded to a 2018 150xc-w so...
that thing will run for 100 years.
walter
Fourth Party
So i did this yesterday. When I bought the z900 I couldn't decide on a slip on. As I was cruising through one of the forums I'm on, I grabbed a used M4 slip on at a great bargain. I had visions of doing a full Akrapovic or SC Racing system, but thats in the $1600 range. Found M4 headers on sale so I grabbed them. Here is the result.
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Did you have to do any re-tuning with the new headers?
walter
Fourth Party
From the research I've been doing, its definitely recommended, but not necessary (as per the main manufacturers). I didnt do a tune, but my warranty is up Feb 1, so I'm either going to do a power commander or equivalent, or have the ecu flashed. The flashing being the cheaper of the 2 yet has more control over certain parameters. A PC will make the bike run correctly for the mods, but a reflash controls all of that, plus engine braking, when the fan kicks on, etc
Yeah I would do a ecu flash. I’m debating an Akrapovic. I like my stock set up because I don’t wake anyone up, but wouldn’t mind a little more bite. My bike is whisper quiet.
Kaleidopete
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Dirt bike rider dies after collision with ATV at N.J. state forest
Dirt bike rider dies after collision with ATV in N.J. state forest
The dirt bike rider was not wearing a helmet, officials said.
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Ugh. The stats on helmetless motorcycle riders are awful. This is sad.Dirt bike rider dies after collision with ATV at N.J. state forest
Dirt bike rider dies after collision with ATV in N.J. state forest
The dirt bike rider was not wearing a helmet, officials said.
Sometimes bad decisions, which can be the most fun decisions, are made on Facebook Marketplace.
Next project - ‘72 CB175. $100! The gas tank alone could fetch that.
Next project - ‘72 CB175. $100! The gas tank alone could fetch that.
Holy smokes this thing is a disaster. Drained the oil (if that’s what you call it in the state it’s in) and pulled the carbs. Can’t get the carb linkage apart, so will need to source one at some point. There was this yellowish powder crap (maybe saw dust?) in the carbs about a half inch deep - it trailed all the way into the cylinder. Have a feeling I will be buying new pistons/rings. Throttle won’t come out on one carb, throttle at the handlebar won’t come off either. Most nuts are pure rust and/or seized. The electrical harness looks likes it’s been tampered with. Air boxes are gone so will need some cone filters at a minimum. So far, $100 for the bike, and $150 on order from Common Motor.
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Figured out the yellow crap. Left over detergents from ancient remnants of gasoline. At least it wasn’t a mud wasp living in there. Disappeared with a little solvent.
Jmann
Never gonna let you down.
So last weekend when visiting my mom, I brought cash up to buy a dirt bike to leave up there for when I visit. Seems like the covid tax that hit bicycles hit dirt bikes too, everything seemed overpriced. I saw one KTM that was ok and plated, but seller had no info on maintenance and it sounded like the valves had never been inspected (250 xcf with 3000 miles). Plated wasn’t the biggest deal but would open up possibility to take down the barrens in the future. Bike would be OHV registered in Massachusetts.
I’ve also floated the idea of a trials bike, as slow technical riding would be most of what I’d do. This also looks pretty fun:
In the end though, I think it would just take away from my already limited mtb time.
I’ve also floated the idea of a trials bike, as slow technical riding would be most of what I’d do. This also looks pretty fun:
In the end though, I think it would just take away from my already limited mtb time.
My next bike (new, not needing to be fixed) will be a dual sport.
olegbabich
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Careful - Dual Sport are a gateway bikes. Before you know it you will br craving an Enduro and a Trials Bike.