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    84 Land Cruiser 60 Series Diesel in NC

    I spoke with that guy I think (we were staying at the same hotel near Asheville). Very friendly and he put up with my dumb questions about the conversion.
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    Lightweight Hard tail ideas?

    I just switched from a hardtail 29er to a full sus 26". I switched because when making turns (leaning to turn, not turning the bars) I could feel a lot of lateral flex in the front end. I wasn't sure where exactly the flex was coming from but I could definitely repeat the noodle sensation by...
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    OK thanks Marc. I've been on ADV but will also check out F650.com.
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    Thanks for the reply Marc, good to hear that these can go 100K. I can't post pics from the ppt he sent but the bike looks good close up. I have to decide if it's a "once in a lifetime" deal that I can't pass up, because if I buy it here I'll have to transport it to MT.
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    Can I get some advice on this Dakar? 48K miles seems high, but I may go look at it. It comes with some nice farkles. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/2973759093.html Below is the seller's reply, I asked him about service records and if he has had to replace the water pump: Tim -...
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    I'd love to find a pre-farkled BMW. From what I've read, all models have had their issues. The F650/Dakar single has a water pump thing (I think it was the water pump) and the F twins have an alternator issue. If I bought a used one I'd try to get some kind of warranty I think. Overall...
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    Inno Rack for 2nd Gen Tacoma (cheap)

    I found a Thule Xsporter on the local CL, so if someone would like a cheap rack, albeit not mint condition, come and get it. Same as this: http://www.orsracksdirect.com/inno-rt101-rt102-truck-racks.html Includes 6 RT-102 brackets and 3 65" crossbars plus all the hardware to make it fit and...
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    Road bike stuff: LOOK pedals

    Pedals still available
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    Jeff that looks like an awesome trip! Talk about trial by fire haha. Good to hear about the KLR's carb being OK in altitude. Overall, the apparent ease of maintenance (from what I've read) has me leaning toward EFI. Goodtimes did your 650GS feel cramped after a couple hours? I was reading a...
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    Yeah I did notice the exhaust and the lack of a skid plate. Also their website doesn't fully load for some reason and that is annoying, but it may be my computer. Marc, thanks to you for pointing out the EFI aspect of these bikes. I didn't even think about the benefits of EFI. About a...
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    Right I think I would prefer to have a bike that could tackle a proper trail, my fault for not clarifying. Not ruling out the V strom or Versys though, I'll have to see/sit on one in person first. Upon further reading, I see that the G650GS is fuel injected, while the KLR is carb'd. What's...
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    Marc, looked at some reviews of the vstrom. Sounds like it's geared more towards interstates or high speed, long distance riding. Don't think that's what I want, but not sure. I'm looking at commuting on pavement, then riding off road on the weekends. I may have some terminology mixed up...
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    Good point. I'll be buying the bike in or near MT so if it's a used bike I should make sure a factory service center is nearby. Thanks Marc. I hadn't checked out the Vstrom or Versys yet, but I will.
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    New rider seeks input on purchase

    Wow, not a bad price for all that armor. Thanks for the info!
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