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  • trevor
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    #8251
    Originally posted by Jedz123
    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!
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    • trevor
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      #8252
      My DR....love it!

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      • Jedz123
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        #8253
        Originally posted by trevor
        My DR....love it!

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

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        • Jedz123
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          #8254
          Originally posted by trevor
          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

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            #8255
            I'll jump in here, the 90 was kick start only and heavier. The 96 - present bike is unchanged except for colors and graphics.

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            • Jedz123
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              #8256
              Originally posted by 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.
              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!

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                #8257
                IDK, I have heard that there is a knack to starting big thumpers, though.

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                • Jedz123
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                  #8258
                  Originally posted by B.C.G.S.
                  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.

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                  • trevor
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                    #8259
                    Originally posted by Jedz123
                    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....

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                    • Hayabuser
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                      • May 2013
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                      #8260



                      2005 Suzuki Hayabusa
                      2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA
                      2015 BMW RnineT


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                      • Charlie G
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                        #8261
                        Originally posted by trevor
                        I sold my 1990 DR and my 81 gs1000e to buy the 2016 DR....no regrets!
                        Good choice!
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                        83 GS1100g
                        2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

                        Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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                        • Baatfam
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                          #8262
                          Finally got the yellow Triumph out today...a little chilly, only 60-65?

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





                          The cabin on the creek...



                          Comes with a boat...



                          Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                          '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                          • Hayabuser
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                            #8263
                            It was quite the triumphant (lol!) day here as well.



                            2005 Suzuki Hayabusa
                            2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA
                            2015 BMW RnineT


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                            • Baatfam
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                              #8264
                              Originally posted by Hayabuser
                              It was quite the triumphant (lol!) day here as well.
                              And this is the place I need a "Like" button...

                              I like....
                              Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                              '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                              • Buffalo Bill
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                                #8265
                                Originally posted by Baatfam
                                And this is the place I need a "Like" button...

                                I like....
                                This site really needs a "Like" button!!!!!
                                1982 GS1100G-
                                1990 GSX750/1127
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