Expedition Motorcycles

[lionsbreath]

A KLR 650 has a range of around 300 miles a bit better then the BMW thatis on the stock 6.2 gal tank there is a after market tank that adds another .5gal to the hold and gives you another 25 plus miles. Both the BMW and the KLR 650s' have a big following but the KLR has a larger after market and better price tag. Here are some KLR photos

 

[lionsbreath]

Nice GS Can't beat shaft drive always better then a chain.

 

[+ d]

I can't believe the KTM's aren't getting more love in this discussion...

When i was getting into bikes they seemed much more dirt oriented than the BMW's, especially the 640adv vs the F650. i wanted a smaller bike and the f650's surging and stalling issues scared me away. the 640adv seemed the 'perfect' adventure bike for me, in fact I had a deposit on one of the last new 640 adventures around (ktm no longer imports them) and then...our car died. we bought a jeep and haven't looked back.

 

[+ d]

...not that bmw guys aren't cool

 

[lionsbreath]

HIgh dollar But nice I looked at KTMs' as well

 

[mountainpete]

There is a nice 950 Adventure at my local dealership... but I admit my love is biased towards Bimmers :hehe:

 

[Alpinestar]

i know a bit(im not trying to brag) about motorcycles and offroad bikes. and this sounds like a really cool idea i would reccomend a honda xr bike, now they may not have all those fancy compartments but they can kick butt on the trail
not to mention they can climb anything. you will get good traction and very good torque with an xr preferibly above a 250 cc :archaeolo

 

[riverguide]

Great discussion

What appeals to me most about the bike is the efficiency in which you can travel. Unless the trail is really rocky, a bike can travel at nearly twice the speed, and not really be pushing it.

I will probably build one at some point, but most likely after the sailboat...

Just let me know Scott when you get that sailboat done. I'll gladly quite everything and join you for a sail..especially if u go around the globe or up the coast. That's definitely a goal of mine...biking..I'd rather ride a bicycle across dirt roads than a motorcycle But then again, I'm really weird.

 

[Scott Brady]

Expedition Exchange is carrying Motorcycle gear

Not much, but a start: https://www.expeditionexchange.com/adventuremotorcycling/

 

[freightdog]

Long Way Round -

I am getting to this discussion kinda late -

But I was so glad to see that you all thought they were a coupla complainers - the book lost my interest about half way through...

I now understand why the Brits lost their guns -

I would hate to go through life scared -

So, while I thought it was just me being a ******** - glad you all thought they were a coupla whiners...

 

[ErrinV]

Just found this thread. Here's a couple of my pics.

My GS loaded for a trip in Kernville last year.

Same trip

The KTM 640 at the Barker Ranch in Death Valley

My pop on his Ural Patrol

Errin

 

[mountainpete]

Nice GS :victory:

I would love some details on what you take along for tools and spare parts on long trips (e.g. 21 days or longer)...

 

[ErrinV]

Nice GS :victory:

I would love some details on what you take along for tools and spare parts on long trips (e.g. 21 days or longer)...

I haven't gone on anything that long to give you any good real world experience. On the BMW I don't really have to carry that much as far as spares go. I'm mostly on the road and not too far from anywhere that I could find what I need. I carry the tool kit, oil, tire plugs and a compressor. On the KTM I carry 2 tubes, a pump, CO2 cartridges and stock tool kit. I plan on adding a bit more to that. Things like a spare links, chain tool, lube, more wrenches/sockets etc.

Most important are lots of water, layer clothing, cell-phone (satellite phone preffered), and the GPS.

Errin

 

[mountainpete]

Thanks Errin... what kind of compressor do you carry?

I carry a tire patch kit along with CO2 on my BMW cruiser, but I like the idea of a compressor with a GS. Got to love direct drive as well - no need for chain parts or lube!

 

[ErrinV]

Thanks Errin... what kind of compressor do you carry?

I carry an Airman Sparrow. It has a dual plug that fits a regular cigarette lighter and the stock BMW (Powerlet) plug.

This is a great resource. AdventurersWorkshop.

If you don't have a Powerlet plug on your bike, you can get one here.

Errin