Recent content by marksbonneville

We're all getting old but I just want you to get on with this project so I have something to read during my twilight years. :) A few months back the local (Prescott AZ) Honda dealer had a XL650L on consignment, very impressive bike and I regret not bringing it home. Looking forward to this build.

Sounds similar to this: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/69233-Honda-XR650L-Lightweight-Adventurer

I recently saw a new 660 Tenere that came through town (European visitor) and it is a very nice adventure bike even more so than lets say a KLR or others in its size range. I wish Yamaha would bring it to the USA, if they ever do I bet it will be a special order bike like the Super Tenere. I...

Great idea and I would use it as a zipper pull. I have an ICE packet that attaches to the helmet and your post reminds me I need to fill out the info.

Those are the ultimate adventure bike I had a couple but greed made me sell them. One of these will be my next bike.

After many years and miles I was considering selling my '86 4runner and getting a newer one. I have 291,000 miles, (2nd engine at 200k) but after seeing the prices the 3rd gen 4runners are selling for I may just dump a few thousand into mine and keep her for another 290k. I have a few small...

I must find one of these, paint it white to match the one I drive, oh and put 6 bolt wheels on it.

I had different results with Stanley Thermos Warranty last year. My small thermos also did not seem to stay warm enough so I called Stanley and was on hold for a minute or so, told the girl my issue and she asked which model thermos I had and then asked what color I wanted, A week later I had...

I have a good friend who has a RE (4spd kickstart only) and I work on it when needed which is seldom. Not a fast bike but a lot of fun to ride, rugged, reliable, and pretty much a great back roads bike. In my experience most who have negative comments about them have not ridden one and quite...

I have only treated mine once and when I do clean it I only hose it off and let dry outside in the sun, when I treated it I also did it on a warm day and let it set in the sun. My duster came with a can of wax/oil and it does not take much. I think they tend to be a little on the stiff side...

I'm also in the Prescott area and I'm comfortable down to the low 20's without any heated gear or grips, I may pick up some silk glove liners this season to see if they help keep my hands from sweating in my gloves, I also dress in layers. Someday I would like to try a heated vest to see...

I bought my Australian Outback full length Duster (with the leg ties and cape) in the late 80's and like you have used it for working in the mud and snow countless times and as a motorcycle rain coat, even use it as a blanket. Its a heavy well made coat and surprisingly warm, a very worthwhile...

My '86 4Runner, 291,000 miles and still going strong.

That does have potential, much better than using the bored out F800 twin. I hope BMW allows Husqvarna to use their own engines in the bigger Huskies as well.

The XTW250 is very cool looking, kind of has a Rokon Ranger look to it.