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Back in the saddle
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01/09/22 06:14 PM
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JimJ
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My dad took me out to Woodstock when I was 12 or 13 to buy a Benelli 50. Later a group of us took turns with a Rupp Roadster, Honda CT and SL 70, a Yamaha 125, and a Hodaka Combat Wombat. My Rickman 125 was a beast! Still later it was on to my Honda CMT 400 which sold my wife on me. I took a bunch of spins on my friends Kawi 1000 and marveled at the power. Sold the bike in '82 and haven't twisted a throttle until the other day when I rolled my '22 XT250 off the Black Widow carrier by myself. How it didn't fall and get smashed I'll never know. She's sitting safely in my shed. I visit just to sit on her, wait for winter to end, and be a kid again. Looking forward to this forum. Cheers - Jim
skeptical yet optimistic
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Re: Back in the saddle
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#152736
01/09/22 07:35 PM
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Muniac
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Hi Jim - Welcome to the site as a new USER. Enjoy and ride safely. Slow time of year in winter climates for riding now. Rupp brings back memories of mini-bikes we rode as kids. Sounds like you've had a long history with bikes. You'll enjoy the new purchase. As for carriers, that bike is light enough to be transported on a rear carrier rack which some here have done. We did mostly trail riding and always transported the bikes as close to trail heads as possible. Two of them fit inside a Ford E250 van. Two bikes strapped down in van. Needed to install cleats for the cinch down straps. Folding aluminum ramp worked well. Still have the van w/326k miles on it. Bikes went to 15k before being retired. 15 years of exploring in 19 states and wonderful memories. Those bikes provided unparalleled reliable access to many a remote area. We just don't bounce of the ground as well as we once did. Post on!
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Re: Back in the saddle
[Re: JimJ]
#152737
01/09/22 07:59 PM
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Joined: Jun 2013
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peejman
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This shall pass, be still and know. 2006 XT225, UNI filter, ProTaper bars, MSR handguards, SS front brake line, Shinko 241's.
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Re: Back in the saddle
[Re: JimJ]
#152738
01/09/22 11:37 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
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Az4x4
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Welcome Jim! Enjoy your new XT once riding weather is with us again, keep us posted as the adventure continues, and ride safely always!..
..I'd rather have questions I can't answer, than answers I can't question.. Dr. Phil
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Re: Back in the saddle
[Re: JimJ]
#152739
01/10/22 05:54 PM
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onceona50
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2018 XT250 New 06/12/18. Now at 13,900 miles.
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Re: Back in the saddle
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01/10/22 06:04 PM
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JimJ
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Thanks riders! Tech issue #1, battery tender junior on order. Leave in bike or bring battery in? Gets pretty cold up here.
skeptical yet optimistic
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Re: Back in the saddle
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01/10/22 06:30 PM
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Joined: Mar 2018
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onceona50
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If the bike definitely won't be ridden till spring, I'd bring the battery in. My bike is on a tender in the garage and I rode it last Sat.
2018 XT250 New 06/12/18. Now at 13,900 miles.
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Re: Back in the saddle
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#152756
01/14/22 01:08 AM
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Joined: Dec 2008
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JerryH
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Welcome Jim. I started riding off road at age 8, in 1967 on a Bultaco Lobito 100. I also got a Briggs powered mini bike when I was about 10. Got my license and a Suzuki GT380 at 16. Been riding ever since, both on and off road. I have several disabilities, mainly of the orthopedic kind. I actually have to stand on something to get on and off my XT225. I built something I can carry with me.
The above is my opinion. Your mileage may vary. 1994/2001 custom built XT225 with a ton of aftermarket parts.
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Board upgrade to V7.7.3 has been completed on Monday Feb 3rd 2020. Ride safely.
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