Congratulations DesertDude!

[goodtimes]

It sure is...uh....orange. :cow:

:wings:<<----you still got "that" feeling?

Sweet ride, but where is the the matching one for D'girl?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Congrats Dude

Nice choice of bike!

 

[Desertdude]

I thought you were working in CA? :shakin:

I am, which is how I got a chance to test out this sweet bike. It is owned by one of my clients. This bike rides so nice, what a machine... :jumping:


:REOutArchery02: I'm still in research mode, but this brand is at the top of the list... There is even a KTM dealership in the town of Santa Cruz eepwall:

 

[Desertdude]

It sure is...uh....orange. :cow:

That color is really growing on me :shakin:

 

[Hltoppr]

That bike will treat you very well! Congrats!

Now make sure you get some good riding gear...no more "no helmet, sneakers, jeans...."

You gotta look like you belong on that bike....think Hein Gericke...not Levis....

-H-

 

[Desertdude]

:REOutArchery02: Points well taken...

Once I actually get a bike (see post 33) - I don't ever see my self riding without the best helmet, gloves, boots, pads, chest plate... When I fall its usually an event, and my immortal days are slowly waning... :shakin:

I did have a chance to ride my clients KTM Adventurer 990 - I like the simplicity of the instrument panel, vibration was down to a minimum. The gearing was a bit tall, but even when cruising along at at 2K rpm's, it had plenty of git and go, in any gear when it needed it. The gear box fairly smooth (but a bit noisy.) The bike was really nicely balanced, you could ride with two easily.

The bike would be great on and off highway, I am guessing a bit too heavy for single track.

 

[goodtimes]

:REOutArchery02: Points well taken...

Once I actually get a bike (see post 33) - I don't ever see my self riding without the best helmet, gloves, boots, pads, chest plate...

I thought that once too...then I needed to run over to a buddies house to give him a hand with something real quick. 2 blocks in a subdivided neighborhood = no jacket, riding pants or boots for this "live dangerously" guy...:roost: (yea, ok, there was none of that either...)

Just don't get caught in the trap of "more $$$ = better gear". The best gear is the gear that you will wear. Get what fits.

OH, you can stop researching and start buying already! There is no rule stating that you can only have one bike. In fact, having multiple bikes is encouraged. . .:shakin:

 

[BajaTaco]

Any plans to test drive the Super Enduro? You look great in orange.

 

[Desertdude]

Any plans to test drive the Super Enduro? You look great in orange.

When I have a chance I am only a few miles from the dealer in Santa Cruz CA

Orange is the next Black...

OH, you can stop researching and start buying already! There is no rule stating that you can only have one bike. In fact, having multiple bikes is encouraged. . .

...you would have to bring this up :chowtime:

 

[adventureduo]

Dang, i want a bike so bad.

Congrats on your license dude and getting a new bike soon!

Im jealous!

 

[robert]

Congrats on the new ticket to ride. I took my test on a BMW too, an R90. The woman actually asked if I was sure I wanted to use that bike. I did and passed only losing a point for my braking (well yeah, huge bike with a single disc up front).

 

[Desertdude]

Thanks Dave and Robert - yeah I missed a few cones and had a bit of a challenge with bike size.

I am really liking the KTM my client has and will most probably take another spin while I am visiting them

 

[goodtimes]

D'dude! Hurry up and get a bike already! Then we can double the pressure on Scott to get after that KTM he is eyeing. It will be cooling off pretty soon, and will be time to get in some moto trips. Then if Kermit would break down and buy his buddies 640, we'd be set (I just don't see him camping off of his 300).

I'm looking for some long weekend rides this fall...but no one down here is into the dual sport thing. Everyone is either tearing ass through single track, or sticks to the pavement. So just give in...you know you wanna!:bike_rider: