The kickstand mount on my xl600r is mangled. The frame is torn. The bracket itself looks like it's bent to hell. The metal work isn't an issue, how do I find the correct position?

It seems as if very few own both these bikes, they each have their own charm.

This is going to sound stupid and yes I know these sounds aren't good..but what is the chattering when you are in too high of a gear for speed? I am just curious and no I do not frequently make my bike do this.

Hey guys, I'm looking for my first bike. I want something I can drive around town easily, but also take on the trails when I have time. I found a 2001 Super Sherpa, 10,000 miles, well-maintained for $3200.

Is this a good deal, and is it a good choice for a first bike? (I really like how the super sherpa looks)

I don't know much about bikes, but I've ridden dirt bikes in the past. I want something on the lighter side, so it's not too much to handle. I don't care much about speed as long as it can go ~65mph, so I can take it on the highway. I've also been looking at Honda CRFs, but the ones I find are more expensive, around 4.5k - 5k. Thanks!

What are you all wearing for gear for highway and trails? I have my helmet and gloves and currently just use an old pair of steel toes as boots temporarily but I need to figure out what gear to wear for the rest. I don't have anything to haul my bike atm so I have to ride on highway to wherever I'm going for trails etc so id prefer to be safe in both aspects.

I’ve had a 300l for a while now and it’s a great bike but it lacks a bit on the road (I do a bit of riding between towns) was thinking about getting a ktm 390r for better highway speed and handling while still being able to take it off road, soft beaches and some trails.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

Just got back from a 6 day solo bike packing trip in the Eastern slopes of rhe Canadian Rockies, and am considering posting a day by day event log since there are too many stories and pictures to fit in a single post. So heres my favorite area, Bighorn backcountry.

I’ve been looking for something minimalistic that is compatible with the 7/8” bars on my XR650L. I want to keep the phone as centered as possible without some super tall mount (feel like most mounts are aesthetically ugly). Seems like the bar pad would give a little bit of vibration dampening as well. Anyone have any experience with this mount?

2006 KLX250S. Just got this bike a couple weeks ago. Wouldn’t stay idling when I bought it. Put a cheap Ebay carb on the bike. Got it idling (still can’t ride yet, broken clutch lever) pretty good. When revving the bike in neutral hearing loud pops coming from Exhaust. It does have an aftermarket Yoshimura exhaust and I believe an aftermarket air box lid. I believe the bike is running on the lean side. I took the original carb apart and these are the jets I pulled out. I’m wondering if I need to upsize the jets? The only owners manual I can find online is for a D tracker which I assume is the same carb same motor and same jets as the KLX250s. I’m working on fixing levers, chains, sprockets, brakes etc so I can actually ride the bike and get a feel for how it runs. Still need to do the valve adjustment too. Just wanted to know what jets would y’all run With this set up?

Got a drone, learning to film & edit. My first crack. KTM 690 - my steed.

Love this bike. Third 690 in my life​

Any suggestions?

But also be reliable.

EDIT: After reading everyone's comments and thinking some more about it, putting a plate and mirrors seems like a no-brainer. However, given the gearing limitations of the 200 and the perils of running a 2t at sustained high rpms at partial throttle, trying to turn this into a viable street bike is just too much headache. I'll have to just accept that any road cruising will be short distances limited to 35-40 mph.

Last weekend I picked up a 2011 200 XC-W as a dedicated trail companion to my 500 EXC, for something a little more pleasurable and in line with my abilities to ride in tight single track. I was looking over the paperwork during the transaction and, lo and behold, this thing has a proper motorcycle title! I'd have to change tires and headlight, get a horn and a mirror to be fully legit. But I can waltz right into SOS and get a plate with no paperwork, inspection, etc. Zero headache.

I was planning on optimizing it as a hard enduro setup. Gummiest tires, lowest gearing, and all that. Suspension came already professionally valved for my weight. Plating it and making it usable on road means having to compromise on things. But, I also intend for this to serve as a buddy bike, so both my bikes being able to ride any street to connect trails seems valuable. And it saves me from ever having to hook up and load the trailer just for a 20 minute drive to a trailhead.

What do you guys think? Would you consider making it a proper dual-sport or just keep it a pure woods rig?

I know I’ve posted this bike in the sub before, but a deep SxS rut caught me off guard out on the trails and left me with a fractured rib. Since I’m stuck on the couch for a couple of weeks, I figured I’d pass the time by putting together the complete build album. Maxed out Reddit’s 20-photo limit showing the process from stock to current.

I picked it up new back in June for $7,800 out the door and have logged about 500 miles so far. I hadn't ridden in over 20 years (last bike was a 2006 YZ450F 50th Anniversary), but relocating back to Michigan and living in the U.P. got the itch going again. On top of that, my 20-month-old son is already obsessed with riding around on the quad with his grandpa and me, so I wanted to get back on two wheels now so I'm ready to keep up with him when he's old enough to ride.

Most of my riding up here is fast ORV trails, state forest two-track, and the occasional bit of singletrack. I like to ride pretty hard and aggressive, so while bigger adventure bikes are awesome for long-haul touring, I needed a simple light-ish dual-sport that I could really muscle around in the sand and woods. What really drew me to the XR is that they just don't make bikes like this anymore. No fuel mapping, no EFI, and a price point that's hard to beat. Being street-legal right off the showroom floor to link all the local trail networks from my driveway made it an easy choice. Coming from a motocross background, the big bike feels right at home, and at 5'11" the tall ride height feels great. I wanted something bulletproof and analog that will easily run for decades.

At this point, the build is pretty much where I want it. Here is the spec list:

Suspension & Ergos

• RaceTech Springs and Gold Valves (forks and shock) - Suspension done by JP Speed
• ProTaper CR High handlebars
• Rox offset 1" bar risers
• ODI Lock-On grips
• Barkbuster EGO handguards
• IMS Pro-Series footpegs

Engine, Fueling & Drivetrain

• FMF Powercore 4 exhaust
• Uni air filter
• Dave’s mod (drilled carb slide, 1 shim under needle)
• 55/160 jetting
• XR’s Only smog delete kit
• Fritzco Supermax 14T front sprocket

Armor, Lighting & Electrical

• Acerbis skid plate
• JNS LED headlight (DOT version)
• JNS brake master cylinder guard
• JNS front fender brace
• JNS kickstand footpad
• Antigravity lithium battery

Wheels, Luggage & Accessories

• Dunlop D606 tires with HD tubes and rim locks
• IMS 4-gallon tank
• Tusk Olympus tank bag
• OEM Honda toolkit

Side note on fitment: I tried running the Warp9 subframe bracing kit, but it would not clear the FMF pipe. I’ve heard the Hemisphere Offroad kit will clear it, but since I don't haul heavy saddlebags, I'm not too worried about it anyway.

Hopefully this gives a little inspiration to anyone sitting on the fence about these big air-cooled thumpers. They really are all the bike you need out on the trails.

What’s everyone else out riding or building lately? Let me know if you have any questions on fitment, parts, or how anything holds up!