So who are the Adv riders here?

Didn’t they just get another blizzard Wednesday?

 

FOH with that BS.....lol....I wouldn't walk some of those sections let alone ride them! LOL! (Brit you're certifiable!)

 

I haven't kept up with it that closely, but I've read that there's going to be a bumper crop. Long delays in opening many of the passes.

 

It's going to be interesting to see how it shakes out. He should not keep his wallet in the tank bag.

 

Before I die, I am Determined To Live....

 

Amen Brother B!

 

These threads are dangerous. I read them, and a few hours later I find myself thinking about trading my zx10 for an adv bike.

 

Just have Both... each has a purpose...although my UltraClassic gets Zero use anymore. Current rotation is 950/TLR/625-SXC

 

Tell me about it, I just ordered my first long range rifle (budget minded one) and researching riflescopes for it as we speak.....all because I just HAD TO hang out reading in that damned gun thread.

 

Or you could buy a used Hyper 1100 and 2 sets of wheels and do everthang.

 

I discussed it with my wife.

Me: I'm thinking of trading the ninja for something else
Her: What's it look like?
Me: Showed her a google pic
Her: Looks like a dirt bike. You aren't getting back into motocross, are you.
Me: No
Her: Ok, then do whatever you want.

Well that was easier than I anticipated.

 

She's a keeper.

 

So if I'm into the game for 8k, is the Hyper 1100 the bike to have?

Maybe the beeb should pick out my next ride. What would be the ADV opposite of a KLR? I rode one and it was fun, but mushy and slow. I need fun and exciting, that I can ride to work 9 months out of the year.

Also, I'm drinking Gin and tonic now, so things could escalate pretty quickly.

 

8k would get you a nicely set up KTM 990...or for me a 950Super Enduro.

 

Thumper - 690/701
Twin - wait for the 790 or Tenere 700
Big bike, even with the warts, I’d have a hard time staying away from an AT.

 

Meaner in person?? @ 2:20 sec that looked plenty mean on film

 

Budget minded scope, vortex PST, Athlon Ares ETR, about 1K, or Ares BTR, for about 600, btr glass isn't as good but it's great for the price. Scope is as important as the rifle, you want decent glass and turrets that dial accurately.

 

My budget was $8K and I would have bought a Multi if not for the fact that I already have 2 Ducatis. There was a damn nice 2013 Multi S with low miles that I came real close to buying but since I got such a great deal on my GS I passed. I don't regret my decision...I would have gotten into trouble on the Multi.

 

We were talking about Black Bear Pass and the line to the left that is smoother but has a spooky, loose rock cliff. He chose that line, I chose the right, which has a bunch of 3 foot ledges. Lots of banging on that side in exchange for less dead potential. For me, it was the first day that I had ever ridden a Colorado pass.

The video is of a different place called Calico Trail. I have not been there yet, but it has been on my to do list. I think that I could ride it on my Hyper even though that ridge line is steeper than it looks. My bike does well on steep and rocky, but getting up to the ridge is very difficult as the lower section is hard for a fat bike that has little travel. The trail was built by the CCC way back when, and you will never see another built like it in the future. Every b.s. group tries to close it, the last being a hunting group. Ride it while you can, and as Britt said, live it while you can. That ride is the pinnacle in my book for mountaintop thrills.

 

The answer is always Hyper 1100