artistonFJR
Well-known member
Guys, I can't thank you all enough for the responses. I have read and reread them, and with the pros and cons as delivered by OWNERS and RIDERS I feel more equipped to start pursuing it farther... and I will. Yes I want reliability over top speed, I'll take a little top heavy over carrying gas or running out, I don't plan on being a mountain goat (I do that when I run, so I get my fix) but I do want to turn off the main roads when I feel like it and ride rail trails and packed/loose roads, all with a couple bags of provisions. I don't want a little snow to slow me down or sand or mud. I just want to ride and explore. If I can pack a couple days worth, ride the canyon/deserts and ride home I believe the 650 is a perfect size. (I believe my Feej will satisfy my need for speed just fine. My new saying is "120, it's the new 55")
As far as mods... I won't be modding anything up, farkling for effect, maybe. But the sprocket-she-come-with is the sprocket she'll wear until it breaks, then maybe upgrade... same with the forks, the seat, the bars, the brakes, etc. If the bike needs all that shit replaced from the get go just to be fun then I'll go buy a B King instead and stay on the street. I want the most cost effective bike that I can ride outta the showroom and into the canyon...
Guess I'm not the expert some of you are, so your advice and info at least make me smarter about what I get. I do want new or newer. I 'll let you know how it goes, and prolly check here before I buy.
Thanks!
Chris
also... great pics! Thanks... I want to go ride in the dirt... tonight... now.
As far as mods... I won't be modding anything up, farkling for effect, maybe. But the sprocket-she-come-with is the sprocket she'll wear until it breaks, then maybe upgrade... same with the forks, the seat, the bars, the brakes, etc. If the bike needs all that shit replaced from the get go just to be fun then I'll go buy a B King instead and stay on the street. I want the most cost effective bike that I can ride outta the showroom and into the canyon...
Guess I'm not the expert some of you are, so your advice and info at least make me smarter about what I get. I do want new or newer. I 'll let you know how it goes, and prolly check here before I buy.
Thanks!
Chris
also... great pics! Thanks... I want to go ride in the dirt... tonight... now.
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