cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
I like the sound of this Kurt
I'll keep you posted. The general idea is to run a similar route as our UCEII route, with some tweaks for the bikes.
So you want a lightweight adventure moto?
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I'll keep you posted. The general idea is to run a similar route as our UCEII route, with some tweaks for the bikes.
MarcFJ60
Adventurer
Define "lightweight":
I think that Husaberg has me beat by 75 lbs even before my luggage.
But it is a pretty good combination of weight (343 lbs wet, minus luggage), power (55Hp), price ($5995), reliability and durability (Rotax powered) for my uses (weekend trips). Although there are some that have taken them around the world.
I think that Husaberg has me beat by 75 lbs even before my luggage.
But it is a pretty good combination of weight (343 lbs wet, minus luggage), power (55Hp), price ($5995), reliability and durability (Rotax powered) for my uses (weekend trips). Although there are some that have taken them around the world.
HenryJ
Expedition Leader
Tortoise and Hare. It is about the journey, not the speed at which you pass the sites. :bike_rider:
Bump to a 47 tooth rear sprocket. You will still have 1st low enough for trail riding and greatly improve highway travel.
Here is ours: BLT Offroad TW200
goodtimes
Expedition Poseur
Define "lightweight":
I think that Husaberg has me beat by 75 lbs even before my luggage.
He's might have you by more than that. Mine is 233 dry, and it only holds 2.4 gallons of gas and about 3.7 drops of oil. The Husaberg is the lightest bike I have -- and I've got a couple of small (<250cc) trail bikes.
But, the 'berg is a bit high strung for an 'adventure bike', IMO. Sure, it's a hell of a lot of fun, but I consider mine more of a toy than anything. In fact, I wouldn't want to live off of my Husaberg for more than one night. Hell, I think I'd rather take *any* of my other bikes on a longer trip (including the CM-400 rat bike).
The Husaberg just isn't the right bike for it, IMO. The bikes handle so damn good, I can't bring myself to load it down and kill the performance (also, I can't get myself to slow down and enjoy the scenery when I'm riding it :bike_rider: ). The Husaberg is too much of a 'dirt bike with plates'.
But hey - that's just my opinion, based on my travel style, and what I like / don't like. If someone else thinks differently, that's cool. Because in the end, we all know that the 'best' bike out there is - you guessed it: The one between your butt and the ground.
Ray Hyland
Expedition Leader
That is a sweet little TW. I played around with one that a friend had in Singapore. What a cool bike. The confidence of putting two feet flat on the ground, and the fat back tire made it perfect for goofing around in the sand.
You did a good job with the mods. Nicely thought out, and not over the top.
Cheers