anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[trevor]

That's awesome!
My buddy is trying to convince me to buy a DR650, I rode his and I really like it! I need to take a look at my heard and do some more liquidation this coming spring to streamline for next year. May sell a combination of the, DT, GSX-650F, Bandit and GS300 to get funds for a DR650. I like it that much.
We will see, the DT is such a blast! Going through the woods on a motorcycle is wicked awesome! Since the bike is identical to a 175 (including bottom end) I may do a 175cc conversion over the winter, I will no longer be looking for the added power and 85mph is fast enough on a little bike like that!

That 2-stroke sound is also addicting as all hell!

I sold my 1990 DR and my 81 gs1000e to buy the 2016 DR....no regrets!

[trevor]

My DR....love it!

[Jedz123]

My DR....love it!

Trevor, Your missing a JedzMoto sticker on your fridge!!!

[Jedz123]

I sold my 1990 DR and my 81 gs1000e to buy the 2016 DR....no regrets!

What was the difference between the 90 and brandy new? I'm just curious on as a possible prospecting purchaser

[B.C.G.S.]

I'll jump in here, the 90 was kick start only and heavier. The 96 - present bike is unchanged except for colors and graphics.

[Jedz123]

I'll jump in here, the 90 was kick start only and heavier. The 96 - present bike is unchanged except for colors and graphics.

Did the old bikes have the auto decompression valve? I can't imagine trying to kick over that 650 thumper...
So a +96 would be most ideal. I'm seeing them pop in for $2K-$2.5K
Thanks!

[B.C.G.S.]

IDK, I have heard that there is a knack to starting big thumpers, though.

[Jedz123]

IDK, I have heard that there is a knack to starting big thumpers, though.

Like kick starting or just starting? I know the new(er) DR650's have an auto decompression system to save on the start motor.

[trevor]

Like kick starting or just starting? I know the new(er) DR650's have an auto decompression system to save on the start motor.

Yes kick starting...and yes it had the lever....It was a pain but once you got the starting "sequence" figured out it was pretty easy....funny because I bought the bike cheap because the po got tired of not being able to start it...lol...people with these bikes say "if your bike ever get stolen, look for it in a two block radius as it's likely to be found as they will get tired of trying to start it and just drop it"....
I used to think the character of kick start was cool....not so much in a creek or side hill etc....

[Hayabuser]

[Charlie G]

I sold my 1990 DR and my 81 gs1000e to buy the 2016 DR....no regrets!

Good choice!

[Baatfam]

Finally got the yellow Triumph out today...a little chilly, only 60-65º

Stopped along a nice little road to look at a little summer place....





The cabin on the creek...



Comes with a boat...

[Hayabuser]

It was quite the triumphant (lol!) day here as well.

[Baatfam]

It was quite the triumphant (lol!) day here as well.

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[Buffalo Bill]

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