pics of expedition bikes [Archive]

LiveRust

09-11-2007, 02:55 PM

passed a few bikes on the road last week all loaded down with gear. I get a rush from it every time. I've searched here and don't find many photos. Can you all post some for me to drool over. Thanks

Here are a couple old ones of mine to get it going.

3 day trip over to Flaming Gorge

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc33b3127cce958ee559871500000016108AYsmzhu5ZNk

weather looks good now but it was snowing on us the day before

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc33b3127cce958ee544063800000016108AYsmzhu5ZNk
finally, a 4 day trip through Yellowstone and Tetons

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc33b3127cce958ee55b871700000016108AYsmzhu5ZNk

BKCowGod

09-11-2007, 03:16 PM

look at those gas prices!!!!!:eek:

LiveRust

09-11-2007, 03:21 PM

look at those gas prices!!!!!:eek:

I said they were "old pictures"! :)

HMR

09-11-2007, 04:32 PM

Nice TransAlp!

My '05 V-Strom:
http://wileyp.smugmug.com/photos/27433309-M.jpg

My '05 KTM 950 Adventure:
http://wileyp.smugmug.com/photos/51236585-M.jpg

The KTM with my '98 BMW1100RT (great touring bike):
http://wileyp.smugmug.com/photos/114750305-M.jpg

I bought an '07 BMW 1200GS a few months back and LOVE it!!!
Here it is on one of the trails leading out of Sun Valley, ID:
http://wileyp.smugmug.com/photos/173693226-M.jpg

goodtimes

09-11-2007, 05:11 PM

I don't stop to take pictures nearly as often as I should....

Hltoppr

09-11-2007, 05:42 PM

OK, here are a couple of mine...

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/78359656-M.jpg

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/93414919-M.jpg

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/68686673-M.jpg

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/159446315-M.jpg

-H- :)

adventureduo

09-11-2007, 05:57 PM

Awesome pics, keep em coming! Makes me want to get a bike so bad!

Wanderlusty

09-12-2007, 08:30 PM

Awesome pics, keep em coming! Makes me want to get a bike so bad!

Agreed all around!

Octamog

09-12-2007, 10:21 PM

...passed a few bikes on the road last week all loaded down with gear.

Yeah, people take waaay too much crap with them when they travel! The pictures below are of my KTM 950 loaded down for a 2 1/2 month trip around Mexico.

On road to Batopilas in Copper Canyon, Mexico:

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/16018483-M.jpg

Between Creel and Cascada de Basaseachi (snow... in Mexico???):

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/16739678-M.jpg

On road to Real de Catorce:

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/15723764-M.jpg

Vicinity of Hidalgo del Parral:

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/15955509-L.jpg

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/15955506-M.jpg

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/15959113-L.jpg

Carrizo Plane, Central California:

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/13495440-M.jpg

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/13814777-L.jpg

Baja California, Norte:

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/13495444-L-1.jpg

http://octamog.smugmug.com/photos/13523443-L.jpg

Hltoppr

09-12-2007, 11:26 PM

Ahh yes...gotta love the road to Batopilas....

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/141122646-M.jpg

Here's Tubares...the back way out!

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/89736198-M.jpg

....and...in Batopilas getting directions from a local...

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/194975554-M.jpg

-H-

Octamog

09-13-2007, 02:23 AM

Ahh yes...gotta love the road to Batopilas....

...or one from above...

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/images/mexico2004/Batopilas-road-helicopter.jpg

cpg

09-13-2007, 06:40 PM

...or one from above...

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/images/mexico2004/Batopilas-road-helicopter.jpg

XR 600 heaven!!

Kermit

09-13-2007, 07:56 PM

I don't have my big bike yet, I am on my buddy's 640...check out the dash board...loads of Gee Gaws.

http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/15724/2808921510093498191S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2808921510093498191ImikVD)

Goodtimes with his GS650.

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/4455/2733074640093498191S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2733074640093498191fupumn)

Hltoppr

09-13-2007, 08:34 PM

I really like the 640s....great bikes!

-H-

HMR

09-13-2007, 08:58 PM

I really like the 640s....great bikes!

-H-+1

Kermit

09-14-2007, 12:22 AM

I really like the 640s....great bikes!

-H-

Ugly as all get out....sure was fun.

Doing the single track thing for awhile, then I am getting a big bike. Maybe the new KTM 690 will be out when I am ready. Next fall, we are doing a dual sport ride in Copper Canyon. A little pre-run for when we do the "big" mainland Mexico trip.

My new single track weapon. :)

http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/14585/2612565880093498191S425x425Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2612565880093498191rLXQIM)

jkam

09-14-2007, 02:37 AM

My RTW 1100GS.
http://www.nomadicman.com/images/loaded_gs.jpg

My wee strom.
http://www.nomadicman.com/images/v_strom_and_umbrella.jpg

http://www.nomadicman.com/images/v_strom_hacienda_hotel_in_mulege.jpg

vcsnover

10-05-2007, 11:22 AM

This is a not so good early morning shot of us all geared up for the semi annual Laurel Fork dualsport ride in the mountains of beautiful West Virginia..
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/vcsnover/advriderstuff056.jpg
Taking a break en route...
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/vcsnover/advriderstuff057.jpg
Me laying on the dirt... just wrecked and compounded the tib/fib on the R leg!
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/vcsnover/advriderstuff067.jpg
My poor baby is wounded..
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/vcsnover/advriderstuff061.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/vcsnover/advriderstuff062.jpg
Off I go for emergency surgery... awesome ambulance crew, got to the scene fast.. especially out in BFE!!
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/vcsnover/advriderstuff068.jpg
The aftermath..
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/vcsnover/advriderstuff078.jpg

and finally a pic I tossed in of my backup bike taken at the NY fingerlakes rally over Labor Day weekend (wrecked the 650 2 wks ago today):( :(
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/vcsnover/advriderstuff005.jpg

LiveRust

10-05-2007, 06:48 PM

Ouch! I hate to see a bike damaged like that.

too bad about your leg too.

what was the trail like where you wrecked? who fast were you going?

vcsnover

10-05-2007, 09:59 PM

actually a gravel forest svc road... had been grades with lots of spots of deep gravel and soft shoulders.. hit the gravel in a turn doing about 50, and lost it over the bank and into a big *** boulder.. .over the bars and on the back, bummer.:oops:

TxRider

11-02-2007, 05:59 PM

Pavement type bikes... This is my old Dyna glide Sport. Did surprisingly well on tame dirt roads too. Somewhere in N.C.. My buddies Triumph on the right.

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/trip/KIF_0680.JPG

I sold the Harley while resale was still good, bought a 2004 Yamaha FZ-1. 140hp on 450lbs of bike, zoom zoom... :) Talamena scenic drive in Oklahoma.

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ark-5-05/KIF_0941.JPG

My '96 KTM (for sale now) Somewhere in the wide expanses of West Texas on the way home from a week in Big Bend.
http://killer.playnet.com/pics/BB04/KIF_0866.JPG

The newer 2004 KTM This spring on a week offroad trek around Arizona.. This a weeks worth of gear, tools and food/water, I'm the black bike in the back

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i54/gotdurt/AZ%20trip%2007/DSCN2297.jpg

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/AZ-07/IMG_0097.jpg

Sorry about the size of the last one, I can reduce it if it's a problem here.

TxRider

11-02-2007, 06:07 PM

I've found for outback riding the biggest heaviest bike I would take would be a KLR, or maybe a F650, both heavier than I like if I'm doing more than pretty tame dirt roads.

A good lighter bike from a 250 to 400 would do fine as well, though might be challenged to run 70 on the highway, small price to pay if you plan to do a lot of rough offroad to make that easier.

Better to use a bike that weighs in at closer to 300lb like a Honda WR, XL, DR650, KTM LC4 or so with a 5 gallon tank, and pack light. For me if I'm over 30lbs of gear I'm too heavy.

Makes for a much more pleasant ride that way, and lets you go pretty much anywhere. Not to mention picking up heavier bikes after a wipeout (which is more likely with a heavier or overpacked bike) can be a real bear when your wiped out too, or hurt.

I like to pack using a lot of the same practices an ultra lightweight backpacker does.

I also will never own a dual sport with hard side cases for luggage, I've seen too many very nasty leg breaks from folks stabbing a foot down in a rough spot and having the case hit the back of their legs, and guys going down and getting nasty breaks. Maybe soft side bags like "dirt bagz" brand but hard side cases and dirt riding do not mix that well IMO.

pat bowen

12-19-2007, 03:02 PM

Beartooth pass 6/6/07http://arkansas.smugmug.com/photos/162212780-L.jpg

Hltoppr

12-20-2007, 01:45 AM

Nice Pat!!!

We're under a bunch of snow and ice right now....but I'm headed South to warmer climes in about a week and a half....so more adv. bike pics to come!

-H-

longrider_1947

12-22-2007, 08:19 PM

We did a 3000 mile trip in Or. Wa. Id. and Mt. Going to take a month or so next summer and look around the NWT and Alaska.

CaliMobber

12-25-2007, 12:24 PM

well Im cheating. No pics with pic and trails so i have 2 separate pics.

my rmz 400

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w223/jrmobb55/drz400030.jpg

Near last chance canyon in Mojave

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w223/jrmobb55/IMG_0472.jpg

rathackman

12-30-2007, 04:23 PM

Hi all, Brian in NM here with some pix of my current bikes. I am closing in on 64 Y.O. and I find the dirt is not so intriguing after 40 years+ of riding. I sure do love my traveling though and have toured a great deal...mostly on pavement any more...lots of gravel and very little off-road.
First is my main ride for long several month trips with my dog...I camp always...none of this "Motel camping". I am a dedicated sidecarist these days.
Second is a pic of our two tiddlers for any off roading and trail riding we do and I actually use one for all my around town driving yearround.
The third is my Funduro (you can see my wifes behind it) which we use for trips without the dog.
Brian in NM

MuddyMudskipper

12-31-2007, 04:57 AM

Here are a couple of my 640 Adventure.:)

cpg

12-31-2007, 02:59 PM

Some Hondas

jerdog53

07-29-2008, 01:42 AM

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/jerrrymoran/99Gran003.jpg

rokklym

07-30-2008, 04:44 AM

Here is my tried and true expedition bike, a 2006 Suzuki DR650.
http://TwinheadlightErnie.smugmug.com/photos/335319866_tvAZ3-L.jpg

Southern Baja
http://rokklym.smugmug.com/photos/145574030_Ucvhw-M.jpg

Northern Baja
http://rokklym.smugmug.com/photos/144987688_g7rEz-M.jpg

Wawa, Ontario Canada.
http://rokklym.smugmug.com/photos/96287312_WLhuS-M.jpg

I love these 650 Thumpers. Very good price and super versatile.

bj70_guy

07-30-2008, 06:37 AM

over the last couple of years I've done more traveling on this than in my Cruisers

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2218329612_39bb91be4a.jpg

and my "adventure" bike. Anyone that thinks this isn't an adventure bike - well, they've probably never done much touring on an AMF-era Shovelhead. THAT'S an adventure :xxrotflma

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2176278443_9569a6e856.jpg

sinuhexavier

07-30-2008, 05:09 PM

OK, here are a couple of mine...

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/78359656-M.jpg

Wow!

I love that bike!

What model/year is that Beemer?

24HOURSOFNEVADA

07-31-2008, 03:51 AM

My brother is exploring Alaska right now. He knows me well and has sent some incredible photographs to me since his arrival.

These two are among my favorites...Venezuala to Alaska sound?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/ruffian05/photo_3.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/ruffian05/photo.jpg

24HOURSOFNEVADA

07-31-2008, 03:57 AM

Wow!

I love that bike!

What model/year is that Beemer?

I thought the same thing. In fact I found this and have enjoyed reading about it.

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=989

nickatnite

08-01-2008, 08:58 AM

This was taken on 7/22. We spent just over 2 weeks on the GS. Everything we needed (including her hair dryer) fit into the Jesse's. I carried a small dry bag on top of the rear case for dirty clothes and such.

http://voodeauxphotography.smugmug.com/photos/343008955_59aFb-XL.jpg

jerdog53

08-01-2008, 12:26 PM

This was taken on 7/22.

http://voodeauxphotography.smugmug.com/photos/343008955_59aFb-XL.jpg

Sweet shot! :Wow1:

deminimis

08-06-2008, 07:20 PM

Well, seems like as good a thread as any to make my introduction. I'm really bad about stopping to take pics. Here's a couple:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2158/2667392485_57a209bc4a.jpg

Here's mine with my two mini-adventurers' bikes (little man is 5, so decided it was time and took the training wheels off the Honda 50 last week -he's never been happier)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2690247090_73b420e5d4.jpg

Here's me and my old bike (buddy's old bike too) a couple of days after gett'n our Iron Butts (1,500 miles in <36/hr).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2138787167_cc643a15e8.jpg

Finally, my current pavement chaser (before I changed exhaust, seat and a few more little things):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2592561375_941a769200_o.jpg

HMR

08-07-2008, 12:25 AM

Here's me and my old bike (buddy's old bike too) a couple of days after getter our Iron Butts (1,500 miles in <36/hr).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2138787167_cc643a15e8.jpg

Nice choice of bikes!

I don't stop to take a lot of pics but can never resist stopping at that sign.
http://wileyp.smugmug.com/photos/173693711_Fa7jL-M.jpg

It would be more accurate if it said "Un-freaking believable scenery next 500 miles"...

:)

Sleeping Dog

08-07-2008, 03:09 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2739723583_7a8ae2267a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2739723591_5e66b80062_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2739723599_19ef0017a3_o.jpg

Crisco on the UP at Pictured Rocks

Jim

:roost:

goodtimes

08-07-2008, 04:43 AM

A few recent shots, both bikes loaded for 14 days of travel....and one shot of them not so loaded....

jerdog53

08-13-2008, 10:16 PM

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/jerrrymoran/MesaVerde002.jpg

jerdog53

08-13-2008, 10:17 PM

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/jerrrymoran/CGenginegaurds002.jpg

jerdog53

08-13-2008, 10:18 PM

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/jerrrymoran/MesaVerde006.jpg

:jump:

jerdog53

08-13-2008, 10:30 PM

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/jerrrymoran/MesaVerde158.jpg

atavuss

08-15-2008, 03:09 AM

just got it yesterday so nothing but a garage picture so far........
its a 07 XR650L that I bought used. the P.O. only had it for 3 months and put 850 miles on it. it is still stock.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/400648/P8140307.JPG

had a chance to ride it off road a bit a couple of weeks ago. both pictures are near Blue Lakes off of highway 88 in the California Sierras:
an old stable:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/400648/P8290321(Small).JPG

an old log cabin that has started to collapse:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/400648/P8290322(Small).JPG

HiLift Jack

09-05-2008, 08:52 PM

I just picked up this beauty, the bike not the wife, for dualsporting. I am amazed this is a 1989 model with dual plugs, 50hp and smooth as can be.

http://beemertwins.smugmug.com/photos/363389962_3Jfvv-L-1.jpg

jerdog53

09-05-2008, 11:41 PM

Sweet !! Score!!! On both accounts!!

b jeepin

09-29-2008, 09:14 PM

Rhode Trip

09-29-2008, 11:36 PM

a 93 tw 200, i've been reading there a great bike to tool around the trails so of course i had to find one!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/bradiroc87/IMG_5396.jpg

:bike_rider: :bike_rider: :safari-rig: :sombrero:

Nice bike. You are gonna enjoy it. Come check out the t-dub forum:
http://tw200forum.com/forums/

Maximus Ram

10-01-2008, 11:36 PM

hawktoter

10-14-2008, 03:44 PM

Here's a pair, Husky 610, KTM 520 EXC at Great Sand Dunes Colorado.
Traveling light with a weeks worth of gear. My buddy's on the Husky. I'm
on the KTM, injured and unable to walk. But, I could still ride.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/marcwestbmw/misc916079.jpg

Oologah Lake, Ok. Unloaded for a day ride.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/marcwestbmw/miscpics030.jpg

Coosa WMA, Montgomery Al. Riding in the 20's with snow flurries.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/marcwestbmw/CoosawithBritFeb132008013.jpg

LandCruiserPhil

10-19-2008, 06:24 PM

:roost:

mhiscox

10-19-2008, 09:48 PM

Nice expedition bikes, but here's an alternative approach: The bike on expedition. :)

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp283/mhiscox01/JoeHaulerwithTLR200.jpg

Can't say enough good about this old Honda TLR200 sorta-trials bike as a fun thing to take on your expedition. Doesn't weigh half what most "real" expedition bikes weigh, making it trivial to get on and off the rack, and light enough it doesn't affect handling. Serves as the go-for-help vehicle should the main rig get stranded, great for riding around the campground or making a little run into town (fully street legal), and much easier to ride on a trail or fire road than a quarter-ton adventure bike. The point being, at the cost of some lost departure angle, I get to have a whole lot of the fun parts of backcountry riding while still having the comfort and weathertightness of an enclosed vehicle.

Yeah, I know it's not the same thing (I also own an ex-Iron Butt Concours and an XR600R), but I'm convinced this "light bike on the truck" approach has a lot to recommend it, so I figured I'd post up a picture.

TACODOC

10-20-2008, 01:44 AM

1speed

10-20-2008, 03:53 AM

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/97%20Triumph%20Tiger/GEDC0011.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/97%20Triumph%20Tiger/GEDC0035.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/97%20Triumph%20Tiger/GEDC0047.jpg

dirtysouth

10-23-2008, 03:23 PM

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/399315850_Q4MTA-L-1.jpg

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/400655641_DfBYo-L-1.jpg

traveltoad

10-28-2008, 10:50 PM

I just sold my 2002 R1150GS Adv to get this:

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/404479308_9QNGT-L.jpg

The big tank goes on this weekend...

MuddyMudskipper

10-28-2008, 11:33 PM

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/404479308_9QNGT-L.jpg

Nice!:26_7_2:

LandCruiserPhil

10-28-2008, 11:57 PM

I just sold my 2002 R1150GS Adv to get this:

The big tank goes on this weekend...

It must feel like a toy getting off the Adv:REExeSquatsHL1:A very fast and fun toy I must add

dirtysouth

10-29-2008, 12:08 AM

I just sold my 2002 R1150GS Adv to get this:

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/404479308_9QNGT-L.jpg

The big tank goes on this weekend...

Aahhh, you're going to put your eye out with that thing. :bike_rider:

traveltoad

10-29-2008, 12:38 AM

All I can say is that I am still breaking the thing in and it is stupid fast.

And yes it feels like a toy after the GS... I'd guess that it is the better part of 200# lighter.

haggeo

11-09-2008, 04:13 PM

this is some back way to bahia de los angeles from hwy 1. i was on a 2 week trip from oakland-copper canyon-over the mountains to the ferry at topo then north from la paz.

http://haggeo.smugmug.com/photos/109599789_MLk7A-L.jpg

titus canyon near death valley carried a small pack on my back for this trip.

http://haggeo.smugmug.com/photos/256907306_3GEd5-L.jpg

finally got the dirt bagz for a trip to the sierras which are all i'll take for mexico trips in the future. i travel light, tools and a change of clothes are the bulk of it.

http://haggeo.smugmug.com/photos/413331051_mHWLA-L.jpg

haggeo

11-09-2008, 04:17 PM

got this giant bike for a trip with my wife. fun but since i can only have 1 bike at a time it had to go to make room for the XR650R.

http://haggeo.smugmug.com/photos/186948088_xJWYb-L.jpg

traveltoad

11-11-2008, 02:38 AM

I just sold my 2002 R1150GS Adv to get this:

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/404479308_9QNGT-L.jpg

The big tank goes on this weekend...

Now with a 7.9 gal tank...

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/408500587_BMg7w-L.jpg

Hltoppr

11-11-2008, 02:11 PM

Sweet KTM....wish I felt I could control myself on one....bloody fast bikes! I think Motor Cyclist mag hit 130 mph on dirt on that bike during the testing....

-H-

traveltoad

11-11-2008, 05:03 PM

Sweet KTM....wish I felt I could control myself on one....bloody fast bikes! I think Motor Cyclist mag hit 130 mph on dirt on that bike during the testing....

-H-

Self control is so over rated.:bike_rider:

Hltoppr

11-11-2008, 05:15 PM

LOL...I just don't want to buy my orthopaedic surgeon a new BMW 740IL....:elkgrin:

-H-

FourByLand

11-11-2008, 11:10 PM

Now with a 7.9 gal tank...

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/408500587_BMg7w-L.jpg

Looks like something James Bond would have... Very nice, Aaron!

rctr03

11-20-2008, 11:11 PM

i like the new tank!

traveltoad

11-22-2008, 03:57 AM

i like the new tank!

On the last tank.... 225 miles when I went onto reserve. I filled the tank with 6.5 gal. Assume .5 gal unusable... and 30mpg... I should have an easy 250 mile range.

Hayduke950

12-01-2008, 01:43 AM

... so I thought I'd post a pic of my primary expedition vehicle...

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/355829533_n3ZXT-L.jpg

traveltoad

12-01-2008, 12:07 PM

... so I thought I'd post a pic of my primary expedition vehicle...

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/355829533_n3ZXT-L.jpg

Good one!

Hayduke950

12-01-2008, 02:21 PM

Good one!

Thanks! Here's my Secondary Expedition vehicle for going minimalist. XR400R plated with big tank. Simple is good.

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/394977456_RxPsJ-L.jpg

My old expedition bike... I kinda miss it.

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/178839178_rbqA4-M.jpg

And because this is Expedition Portal here's my third choice vehicle (although it's usually carrying the XR on a hitch rack)...

http://www.hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/232258119-L.jpg

Blackeye

12-02-2008, 05:30 PM

South end Saline Valley Rd. DVNP

http://blackeye.smugmug.com/photos/247478858_JWFAa-M.jpg

Aguereberry Point. DVNP

http://blackeye.smugmug.com/photos/247477329_mdLE7-M.jpg

Mojave Camping.

http://blackeye.smugmug.com/photos/209890631_NFWf2-M.jpg

Along the Great Divide MB Trail (GDR '07)

http://blackeye.smugmug.com/photos/177137646_WYsc3-M.jpg

Every Miles A Memory

01-02-2009, 09:37 PM

That's my camper in the background, but this guy was loaded down something fierce!

Utah

http://everymilesamemory.smugmug.com/photos/427082784_Ni3JX-L-1.jpg

Crossing the water in Tortilla Flats on the Apache Trail

http://everymilesamemory.smugmug.com/photos/341318789_vMWiF-L-3.jpg

Jacket

01-02-2009, 09:57 PM

Some Christmas fun in Arizona.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/mralsto/truck%20misc/IMG_1182.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/mralsto/truck%20misc/IMG_1183.jpg

Teamoatmealpie

01-06-2009, 08:20 PM

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/teamoatmealpie/DSCF0185.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/teamoatmealpie/DSCF0185.jpg

SOAZ

01-06-2009, 09:39 PM

Your bike is looking dialed in. (saving what I can for a Giant Loop bag like yours)

ZR2nit

01-08-2009, 05:47 AM

Here's my 08 Kawasaki KLR650 on South Main Divide above Lake Elsinore today

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g230/devildoc25/102_3769.jpg

Further down on Killen Rd on my way to Tenaja and San Mateo Canyon Wilderness

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g230/devildoc25/102_3782.jpg

x 2 on the KLR650. I'm not ready for a expedtion by any means but one day I will be. My 09 Kawasaki KLR650 :)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/zR2nit/bike/truckpics022.jpg

MontanaBBQ

01-20-2009, 07:36 AM

Road-worn traveller in Watson Lake, Yukon
25110

MontanaBBQ

01-20-2009, 07:38 AM

Anybody got a spare? Watson Lake, Yukon

25111

MontanaBBQ

01-20-2009, 07:43 AM

My '98 Tiger - headed home from AK
25112

5thElefant

01-21-2009, 03:44 PM

A couple of elefants :)

http://www.adventuremag.net/users/25245/gallery/810870666-0.jpg

http://www.adventuremag.net/users/25245/gallery/810870676-0.jpg

Hayduke950

01-23-2009, 06:28 PM

Oh man, those are beautiful. :drool: I love Elephants!

Revelstoker

01-29-2009, 09:39 PM

Here's a shot of my 640ADV. I was only borrowing the Boler.

traveltoad

02-03-2009, 02:43 PM

Saline Valley
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/466120034_CWzLp-L-2.jpg

jerdog53

02-03-2009, 02:59 PM

Oh man, those are beautiful. :drool: I love Elephants!

Yup! Me to! :punk03:

Jeff@QuadShop

02-06-2009, 12:36 PM

Here is my 89 Honda Transalp on a recent Trans America Trail trip...

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/460361737_7FuLg-M.jpg

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/460359450_dKrmv-M.jpg

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/463052936_BsKFh-M.jpg

In touring mode...

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/397759651_tGTxr-M.jpg

I converted my first Transalp to an Africa Twin with XR600 suspension...

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/19752145_3ny4g-M.jpg

http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/23179528_6zW5p-M.jpg

jerdog53

02-06-2009, 04:21 PM

Very Cool!!!! :bike_rider:

traveltoad

02-07-2009, 02:08 PM

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/469052482_9xXTE-L.jpg

LaOutbackTrail

02-08-2009, 09:43 PM

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1960/173/18/62002887/n62002887_31406779_9054.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1960/173/18/62002887/n62002887_31396099_6935.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1960/173/18/62002887/n62002887_31406777_8421.jpg

From my recent ride down in Mexico (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23542)

arizona gamebird

02-15-2009, 02:25 AM

here is the start of my expo bike, 09 kawa kls250s stock for now except for the home made rack http://http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo99/arizona-gamebird/kawapicts003.jpg

O'Hooligan

02-15-2009, 09:39 PM

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/ohooligan/intothevalleyofdeath-1.jpg
I always like this shot, it is in Idaho, were we spent a week exploring around Stanley.

Fishenough

02-16-2009, 12:03 AM

here is the start of my expo bike, 09 kawa kls250s stock for now except for the home made rack http://http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo99/arizona-gamebird/kawapicts003.jpg

That is nice in Red, one of the two reasons that kept me from getting a KLK was they're only available in Kawie green in Thailand. How's your mileage, pretty great for a 250 isn't it?

With mine I find a tank bag and a rear 30L dry bag allows plenty of storage. Though in the land of cheap accommodation and dinning, there’s no requirement to carry camping gear.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0QAW_BmZQoQ/SXLYc_226hI/AAAAAAAAApE/0gkpBgWCwz8/s640/IMGP1630.JPG

arizona gamebird

02-16-2009, 05:23 AM

fishenough hello there yea gas milage is real good thats why i got it in the first place a little over 100 miles per tank depending on the ride :bike_rider: looking foward to some camping trips this summer and i hope i can fish enough myself (sorry i could't help myself :) )

Hayduke950

02-26-2009, 05:20 PM

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj270/spencyg/White%20Mountains%20Bike%20Trip%202008/IMG_4402.jpg

Spence

Love the '89... I had one for awhile.

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/178839178_rbqA4-L.jpg

Hayduke950

02-26-2009, 05:31 PM

My wife's expeditionary XT225. :D

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/172085462_e8J8u-M.jpg

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/172108735_Y4yvd-L-1.jpg

Rhode Trip

02-26-2009, 08:26 PM

Hayduke950

02-26-2009, 10:05 PM

Heyduke, my wife and I both read your wife's entertaining thread about learning to ride. My wife is 5' too so your missus is an inspiration to her. How much did you have to lower that bike so she could flat foot it like I'm seeing in the pictures?

At first, we slid the forks up about an inch, and the rear preload all the way out (no easy way to lower the XT at the rear). We also cut the seat foam down by about 1 1/2 inches.

As she became more confident, we added rear preload and slid the forks back down in the triple clamps. She is now comfortable with it at stock height, but with the seat cut down. She can't exactly "flat foot" it like in the pics above, but close.

After a couple of years of ALOT of off road riding, she is out-riding the bike, wishing for better suspension and more power. Right now we're trying to figure out what to do... find a different bike to make work for her, or spend alot on this one and try to creat the "ultimate" XT225. Too bad there aren't any decent options for a 5'0" person out there. That being said, the XT225 is a great bike- she's just asking too much of it now.

LaOutbackTrail

02-27-2009, 01:19 AM

They have lowering links for the XR400.... that might be an option. Experiment with yours first before you buy another. I dont know how low it'll go though....

Hayduke950

02-27-2009, 02:22 PM

They have lowering links for the XR400.... that might be an option. Experiment with yours first before you buy another. I dont know how low it'll go though....

Not low enough. Plus, the kick start is a deal breaker for her- well at least on the XR. She has to use her whole body to jump on the kickstarter to get it started. lol

Howard70

03-01-2009, 02:24 PM

Here's a shot of my '08 Husqvarna TE610 at the N end of the San Mateo Mountains, NM. The fairing & lights are from Britanniacomposites in Vancouver and really improve the comfort at 75 mph on the freeway (5300 rpm - gotta love that 6 speed & FI engine...)

http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=32&pictureid=248

Additional photos and information on modifications & sources of parts:

Lynx fairing & electronics: http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/album.php?albumid=32

Strengthed tail rack subframe:
http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/album.php?albumid=23

Howard L. Snell

MojaveGSA

03-02-2009, 03:47 PM

http://mojavegs.smugmug.com/photos/321600679_FKCof-M.jpg

jerdog53

03-02-2009, 03:48 PM

http://mojavegs.smugmug.com/photos/321600679_FKCof-M.jpg

Welcome!!!! :bike_rider:

LaOutbackTrail

03-03-2009, 12:53 PM

Not low enough. Plus, the kick start is a deal breaker for her- well at least on the XR. She has to use her whole body to jump on the kickstarter to get it started. lol

So do I.....:)

:bike_rider:

SGV

03-07-2009, 02:22 PM

Here is the bike I sold last year to pay help pay my bills as my business fell apart around me. Hardly seems worth it now, since it only paid for about two months worth because I "short saled" it. It had a hard seat and gave me a back ache after a half hour of riding, not that that kept me out of the saddle for hours on end.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3334773397_38db782818.jpg?v=0

Here is the bike I sold to get the SV1000. In hindsight, the SV650 was my favorite bike ever. Its torque curve is nearly plateau flat with instant power, but not overkill. Also, it was incredibly light. The maneuverability was awesome. The handling was near telepathic. I would love to get another, but my next bike will be more for touring. I am thinking a V-strom when I get back on my feet.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3335608308_ce44782506.jpg?v=0

The blue bike was my friend Ken's. He crashed it going into a corner too timidly. Slipped on some gravel, panicked and went flying. This is one reason I want out of sport bike riding. Too many high speed crashes. Lost one of our group a couple years back going 120 over a ascending-descending corner. Two more friends crashed the year previously. They were fine, the bikes not so much. The only humor was that one of the bikes, a CBR1000 had a water sealed battery case and we could see the headlight underwater in the Mississippi river.

Edit: Speaking of the SV650, this guy (http://www.motocorse.com/pd_main.php?mode=album&album=Special%2FSuzuki+SV650+Enduro+by+Gaspare+Mom esso) had converted his into an enduro. I love the look of this bike and may try to emulate one day. The engine of the SV650 is superb. On that little thing I could out ride guys/poseurs on liter bikes. I imagine that this would be a pretty good expo-style dual sport set-up if a luggage rack were to be added.http://www.motocorse.com/pd/albums/Special/Suzuki%20SV650%20Enduro%20by%20Gaspare%20Momesso/suzuki_sv650_enduro_1.jpg

efuentes

03-15-2009, 12:16 AM

My Honda Nx250 overlooking Topolobampo, Sinaloa, Mx

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z111/mundofuentes/nx250/nx250topo2.jpg

Spicy McHaggis

03-15-2009, 06:00 PM

http://spicymchaggis.smugmug.com/photos/325621744_qBM8p-XL.jpg

http://spicymchaggis.smugmug.com/photos/319286059_AN27b-XL.jpg

http://spicymchaggis.smugmug.com/photos/319278212_ziwB3-XL.jpg

http://spicymchaggis.smugmug.com/photos/319249855_4qELo-XL.jpg

:bike_rider:

traveltoad

03-18-2009, 12:26 PM

Spring flowers...
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/493056673_Fdiir-M.jpg

deminimis

03-18-2009, 05:35 PM

I'm scared to post this and even more scared to tell you what I think about it (its a freak'n blast!), but bought my wife this bad boy yesterday so she could join the kids and me on some adventures (I tried and tried to convince her that she needed a dirt bike, but with no luck). I'll add a six pack rack so she can carry gas for us (or beer for me) in Baja!! Looks like I'll have to redesign the motorcycle trailer...again.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3363303623_dc6ce0cd46.jpg

jesusgatos

03-21-2009, 06:42 AM

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/media/forums/exp_650_01.jpg

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/media/forums/exp_650_02.jpg

XR650R's.

AAXD

04-16-2009, 11:42 AM

Here's my 98 Funduro. I haven't had a chance to ride it except up and down the road once. It is so freakin icy and snowy here that I drop it every time I try getting it out of the driveway. Every day I wake up and the temp is above freezing is a good day.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn42/N183CS/102_4293.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn42/N183CS/102_4301.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn42/N183CS/102_4292.jpg
The Ruckus counts as an expedition bike. Every time I commute to work is a mini expedition.

The Tomcat

04-24-2009, 02:36 PM

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa25/tomphillips_2007/BigBendFeb09024.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa25/tomphillips_2007/Art002.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa25/tomphillips_2007/HPIM0015.jpg

MojaveGSA

04-29-2009, 12:27 PM

http://mojavegs.smugmug.com/photos/180830257_A7m35-M.jpg

12,451 feet.....almost there.

http://mojavegs.smugmug.com/photos/180830288_sPoEr-M.jpg

ExpediT-100n

04-29-2009, 09:40 PM

Here is a picture of my KLR on my trip last Friday:

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/32551/2652083990062605357S425x425Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2652083990062605357PnScuP)

This was right after I crossed that creek and sunk the KLR to just below the turn signals. The air horn that I had installed two months ago got drowned, but I was able to get it working again a couple of days later.

Kevin

ExpediT-100n

04-29-2009, 09:42 PM

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/media/forums/exp_650_01.jpg

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/media/forums/exp_650_02.jpg

XR650R's.

That looks just like my XR350R.

Nice pictures.

Kevin

cruisermon

05-04-2009, 07:08 PM

Utah's west desert, '08

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/cruisermon/KLR/IMG_0907.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/cruisermon/KLR/IMG_0904.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/cruisermon/KLR/IMG_0896.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/cruisermon/KLR/IMG_0881.jpg

scarysharkface

05-05-2009, 08:25 PM

My KLR in Southern Labrador last Summer...

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/320630834_KEti2-XL.jpg

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/320639386_UMk3S-XL.jpg

John

Hayduke950

05-06-2009, 01:16 AM

The 950 isn't exactly the best bike for travelling on singletrack trails, but she does pretty good for a big 'ole girl. :bike_rider:

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/525121485_Rn8UE-L.jpg

Overland Hadley

07-09-2009, 05:18 AM

Looks like fun. Keep the photos coming.

Uglyprimate

07-09-2009, 07:46 PM

http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/28545/2841871050102585711S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2841871050102585711QjiLdV)

Across the Rose Bud Indian Reservation, enroute to Wounded Knee

Quasimoto

07-18-2009, 03:28 AM

My 2004 Dakar TT39:
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh192/Quasimoto_photos/4WD%20Action/Bike/Bike2009.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh192/Quasimoto_photos/4WD%20Action/Bike/ArcticCircle.jpg

BlackX

07-22-2009, 04:49 AM

My trip last week in Yosemite.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm281/jejallo1/07-11-09%20Moto/IMG_0931.jpg

Lulo

08-03-2009, 11:46 AM

dino2000

09-03-2009, 02:35 PM

BITCHIN'!

http://dino2000.smugmug.com/photos/559169058_eNvKj-XL.jpg

TJDIV

09-15-2009, 07:32 PM

Great Thread!

GUte

09-23-2009, 01:22 AM

My trip this weekend gone, to Nth West NSW, from Nth East Victoria, Australia.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=201&pictureid=469

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=201&pictureid=468

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=201&pictureid=470

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=201&pictureid=471

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=201&pictureid=472

Corey

09-23-2009, 08:50 AM

This is my brothers BMW 1200 GS I think it is?
All set up with GPS, air compressor to air back up after airing down, and a lot more.
From my vacation in August.

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug09/9.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug09/10.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug09/12.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug09/15.jpg

Ducks

09-23-2009, 01:34 PM

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh227/chukar8/lurker.gif

dirtysouth

09-23-2009, 05:41 PM

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/578791978_DFgcS-M.jpg

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/578793455_LPRUN-M.jpg

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/583715290_aXaHB-M.jpg

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/250584616_EAMTJ-M.jpg

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/222187029_Lf4CG-M.jpg

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/272045012_ZUULs-M-1.jpg

dirtysouth

09-23-2009, 06:06 PM

Two of mine in the same pic.

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/399315824_hRoqL-M-1.jpg

http://dirtysouth.smugmug.com/photos/376912664_iJfpS-M.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/NC013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/Bike/IMG_0009Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/Bike/IMG_0002Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/Bike%20Pics/dl650.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/Bike%20Pics/2007Tour021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/Bike%20Pics/2007Tour037.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/Bike%20Pics/IMG_0045Medium.jpg

dirtysouth

09-23-2009, 06:07 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/Bike%20Pics/new.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/Bike%20Pics/2005_0623beach0051.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dirty_south400s/TomSlickracksrule.jpg

mr_ed

09-24-2009, 04:44 PM

Here's some pics from this past month's cross-country (eastern NC to Idaho and back) on my 08 Wee-strom. Only issue was a flat tire near Denver, but I switched to Heidenau K60s and those things are amazing BEASTS! and they wear better than the Bridgestones! :victory:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f379/Thatothersmaylive/Cross%20country%20and%20Idaho/P8180183.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f379/Thatothersmaylive/Cross%20country%20and%20Idaho/P8190197.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f379/Thatothersmaylive/Cross%20country%20and%20Idaho/P8190200.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f379/Thatothersmaylive/Cross%20country%20and%20Idaho/P8190203.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f379/Thatothersmaylive/Cross%20country%20and%20Idaho/P8190206.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f379/Thatothersmaylive/Cross%20country%20and%20Idaho/P8190212.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f379/Thatothersmaylive/Cross%20country%20and%20Idaho/P8210231.jpg

Watch those inside corners!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f379/Thatothersmaylive/Cross%20country%20and%20Idaho/P8220240.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f379/Thatothersmaylive/Cross%20country%20and%20Idaho/P9110382.jpg

R_Lefebvre

09-24-2009, 05:43 PM

You want fast and light "expedition" travel? :elkgrin: I got your fast and light right here:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32775&stc=1&d=1253814114

200km per day through the worst off-road conditions.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32776&stc=1&d=1253814114

Yeah, that's a trail through a swamp with a "Corduroy Bridge". No frame, just a deck floating on the bog.

:wings:

T.Low

09-25-2009, 04:18 PM

R LeF, have you packed it for an overnighter?

I haven't yet, but sort of want to and sort of don't.

Truth be told, I want the Mrs to follow me around with van support so I can sleep in the pop top.:sombrero:

Like yours, my bike is not geared for the highway. And my front knob is way to soft of a compound for asphalt. (Running a Pirelli MT trials tire on the rear).

This is actually me and railbat Brian exploring with the bike on the back of my van. Came to some nasty stuff, so I took the bike off the back to scout out the rest of the road to see if it was worth taking the van thru the nasty stuff and ended up finding the coolest road with great views, including this bridge over a really cool creek. I ended up ridin and he chased in my van.

I guess I'm hesitant to pound my body on the Gas Gas for two days in a row broken up by only a night's sleep in a tent. I'm well into my comfort lovin 40's, man.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/vanandbikesmk.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/bikeonly1sm.jpg

I didn't see too many pics of smaller enduros packed for overnighters. Hmm.

R_Lefebvre

09-26-2009, 10:10 PM

No packing for overnight camping. Always return to base. Carrying gear on that bike would start to have the suck pretty quick. I'm getting ready for my second run of Corduroy Enduro next weekend. 170km one day, 15 minutes service and Parc Ferme overnight. Camp out in the trailer, cold engine start in the morning, and another 170km. Yeehaw. :D

traveltoad

10-12-2009, 04:52 PM

Just a quick trip meeting friends in a couple different places in Utah. Five days 1800 miles.

First I had to drone along on the 15 to Washington, UT. I had pre-ordered a new set of tires at Pro Cycle Sports to be waiting for me. I can't say enough about everyone at Pro Cycle Sports, greast prices... nice people and had me ready to go in about an hour (After I pulled my own wheels they offered to mount the tires for free).
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677147834_CTmHj-L-1.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677147849_K33xR-L.jpg

Then it was time to head east across UT.
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677148649_JAFX6-L.jpg

County roads are a bit different in Utah.
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677150120_iACv7-L.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677150785_LeQtf-L.jpg

The Moab area maybe old news, but it is no less beautiful.
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677151738_V3da4-L-1.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677151419_tuQBL-L.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677155071_pWBXS-L-1.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677159506_oWuxN-L.jpg

traveltoad

10-12-2009, 04:52 PM

And then heading home through the Henry Mountains.
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677168098_WJd4L-L-1.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/677168333_Pe6uL-L.jpg

deminimis

10-12-2009, 05:24 PM

Hayduke950

10-30-2009, 07:46 PM

Sold my XR 400 awhile back and added this 525 exc to the stable..

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/525-Exc/525/635179410_sRaEp-M.jpg

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/525-Exc/525-021/664280835_bUJVa-M.jpg

One reason was, the 525 has "longer legs" than the XR 400. Wider gearing (6 speeds) makes it more capable for longer, self-supported dirt expeditions. I'll be adding more fuel capacity (has about 140 mile range now) and a Giantloop bag for luggage.

Recent Trooper/bike trip in Utah:

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rides-2009/White-Wash-Swell-09/White-Wash-Swell-09-105/681237297_WgDwK-M.jpg

scarysharkface

10-30-2009, 07:53 PM

Every Miles A Memory

11-03-2009, 05:01 AM

http://everymilesamemory.smugmug.com/Travel/October-2009-Leaving/Snow-Drifts-Hanging-off-my/701177118_VBYrm-L-1.jpg

http://everymilesamemory.smugmug.com/Travel/October-2009-Leaving/Cold-Morning-to-Ride-to-Work/701049595_39Ynx-L-1.jpg

rctr03

11-04-2009, 09:36 PM

did i see that trooper giving a guy on advrider a lift for repairs?

jimmy

Hayduke950

11-06-2009, 01:53 PM

did i see that trooper giving a guy on advrider a lift for repairs?

jimmy

Which time? :lol

It has been used on many an ADV rescue... :D

LaOutbackTrail

11-09-2009, 12:34 AM

My new Adventure bike is more fun than the old one....
99 Honda XR400
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs263.snc1/9031_541297538851_62002887_31871871_7376826_n.jpg

trailsurfer

11-10-2009, 05:52 AM

My, then, new XR650L on top of Mosquito Pass in August. After stopping for the photo, it did not want to restart at that altitude. I have since added the 4 gallon gas tank to for additional range.

34444

traveltoad

11-10-2009, 08:21 PM

I strongly recommend the new Giant Loop Coyote (http://www.giantloopmoto.com/products/coyote-saddlebag)!

http://rruugger.smugmug.com/Other/Panamint-Valley/PB070105/707319490_L9YDx-L.jpg

sinuhexavier

11-10-2009, 09:19 PM

X whatever on the Giant Loop bags they are the schit...

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/525-Exc/525-021/664280835_bUJVa-M.jpg

Makes me miss Colorado...

rctr03

11-11-2009, 12:10 AM

i like the giant loop!

trailsurfer

11-11-2009, 02:47 AM

traveltoad

11-11-2009, 03:16 AM

Thanks Travel Toad! I have been looking for the right bag(s) for the 650 for quite some time. I wasn't sold on any of the bags from the recent OJ reviews. They tested some great bags, but none of them seemed right my intended use.

I think OJ should have included the GL bag in their test.

I slowed down a couple times to make sure the bag was still on my bike... I could not feel it at all. Unless you like to bring a lot of stuff I would try the Coyote (30l) and on those odd times that you need a little more room you can strap an extra bag (or your tent) to the out side of it. IMO the Great Basin (40l) is a bit too large.

LaOutbackTrail

11-11-2009, 01:39 PM

I think OJ should have included the GL bag in their test.

I slowed down a couple times to make sure the bag was still on my bike... I could not feel it at all. Unless you like to bring a lot of stuff I would try the Coyote 930l) and on those odd times that you need a little more room you can strap an extra bag (or your tent) to the out side of it. IMO the Great Basin (40l) is a bit too large.

I havent used a GL bag, but I dont think I would be interested, honestly. I put a lot of miles on my KLR with a wolfman alpha bag on the back. The alpha has a similar design as the GL bags. But the rule of thumb is to keep your weight down low to keep you COG right.

Last time I checked most of our bikes are quite tall. My point being, some sort of saddle bags are the way to go (for me at least). I love my dirtbagz, although now I need another set after doing 3 lowsides on them, and forgetting to clip one side to the rack, I drug the one bag along a gravel road at about 60mph. :coffeedrink:

What I would like to see is the Dirtbags setup with a waterproof construction more like the Ortlieb or the Wolfman Expedition saddle bags. Yet, I'll probably buy dirtbags again.

traveltoad

11-11-2009, 03:16 PM

I agree with your logic. I had DirtBagz on my SE for most of the last year. I had a BBriggs rack to support the DirtBagz that kept them low and forward for better weight balance. It was a great set up that worked very well. I spoke to a few people with the GL bag but could not figure out why anyone would want the weight any heigher on the bike. And remember the KTM 950SE is as tall and heavy as they (dirt bikes) come.

Then, after significant peer pressure, I decided to try one. In a word... AMAZING. The DirtBags/rack set up felt really good on the bike. The GL bag doesn't feel like anything on the bike. Not a subtle difference.... an amazing difference. On top of that, even though the GL Coyote and the DirtBagz are both 30l, I can fit more into the GL bag. I guess because of it's shape.

T.Low

11-11-2009, 03:39 PM

traveltoad

11-11-2009, 03:59 PM

[QUOTE=traveltoad;502309]I strongly recommend the new Giant Loop Coyote (http://www.giantloopmoto.com/products/coyote-saddlebag)!

Now you guys piqued my curiousity. The GL website has a few nice adventure pics but as far as product show and tell, I found it lacking and slacking. Could any of you GL fans be troubled to post a couple more pics of your bag systems and what you can pack in them? I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks.

Yeah the GL business is an afterhours deal for them thus far (they have real jobs).

I don't have any photos of what was in my bag this past weekend... but the list included: sleeping bag, small Thermarest, bivy, Cooking pot, cup, stove, stove fuel, shoes, a little food and coffee, tube, clothes (pants / sweater / socks / underwear / 3 shirts), water bottle, coffee filter holder, plate

One can easily strap a small bag to the outside (like a tent) of the GL is more space is needed inside.

T.Low

11-11-2009, 04:16 PM

Wow, thanks. With Christmas coming up, it sounds perfect!

trailsurfer

11-12-2009, 03:10 AM

Wow, thanks. With Christmas coming up, it sounds perfect!

This bag just went on my Christmas list as well. Thanks for the tip Toad. Are you going to be at the Expo this year? We met in the Moto class last year.

wachs

11-12-2009, 03:45 AM

Not to butt in on the Coyote topic but I have some images to answer questions.

My friend Steve on his Factory KTM 690 Rally bike, his brother Pete and his wife Gwen went for their first non-supported ride a few weeks back. We all had the Coyote and 3 of us used the Fandango tank bags as well.

http://wachs.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/like-Dakar-but-1009-SteveGwen/IMG2063/674809710_YfvGj-L.jpg

Here's Pete's 530 set up with the contents.

http://wachs.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/like-Dakar-but-1009-SteveGwen/IMG1823/710878721_MXMbB-L.jpg

http://wachs.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/like-Dakar-but-1009-SteveGwen/IMG1832/710879064_7ZuNF-L.jpg

There is a ton more info here: http://www.giantloopmoto.blogspot.com/

I've been out for 9 days with the Coyote down into Nevada from my house in Bend, OR and many shorter, multi-day, un-supported rides pounding the crap out of the kit. No racks, no melting gear and the dirty little secret is, the Coyote is like an 'air bag' that will actually defend your bike in the inevitable get-off.

sinuhexavier

11-12-2009, 04:30 AM

Basically if it doesn't fit in your Coyote GL, you probably don't need it...

traveltoad

11-12-2009, 04:47 AM

Basically if it doesn't fit in your Coyote GL, you probably don't need it...

Exactly.

AAXD

11-13-2009, 05:01 AM

I decided my F650 wasn't enough bike for me (based on absolutely nothing since it is an amazing long distance machine) and true to form, decided I needed something else. I settled on a BMW airhead of some sort, I originally panned to find some kind of bastardized /6 or older that I could pick up cheap, but then my ultimate dream bike fell into my lap. Thanks to my dad for finding and working the deal for this beauty.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn42/N183CS/Unknown-1-1.jpg
It's a 91 BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar. I'm planning to fly home to CT and pick it up in the spring, then ride it home to Alaska.

scarysharkface

11-13-2009, 01:07 PM

wachs

11-13-2009, 04:01 PM

traveltoad

11-13-2009, 04:07 PM

Hayduke950

11-15-2009, 05:29 PM

PD's rock! Nice bike!:wings::bike_rider:

HelaJames

11-15-2009, 11:22 PM

Here is my 690 Enduro, I have a EXC 300 for the real gnarly stuff

traveltoad

11-16-2009, 12:19 AM

Here is my 690 Enduro, I have a EXC 300 for the real gnarly stuff

Nice. You can cover a lot of ground with that set up.

Wonderland

11-16-2009, 02:43 AM

Bought this 505 XC-F and sold my XR650R. Not exactly a self-supporting adventure riding machine, but that's why I have a trailer I suppose. I freak'n love this bike. I've added a heavier flywheel, more powerful stator and I fab'd up a fan kit for it. Can't wait to get back to Moab with this much lighter bike:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3754173290_878d69297d.jpg

Nice!!!

I have one of those too. Instead of "Dual Sport" rides, we dub them "Cruel Sport". Very little pavement, a bunch of miles, dirt roads, technical single track, free riding, jumping, huge drops, etc. Make ya earn that beer at the end of the day.

Trail Tech does great work for stators and HID lights. I am thinking LEDs are the wave of the future though.

Adventurerider

11-17-2009, 12:48 AM

Gone but not forgotten! BMW was a non ABS model, way better for real off road riding and the 950 had just about everything I could throw at it, and also take off.
At the moment building a new 950 ADV that may also be up for sale here real soon!
Cheers
ADVRider

cdhaz

11-18-2009, 01:36 AM

Here is mine on a 900 mile mostly dirt expedition of SW Colorado this summer.

http://cdhaz.smugmug.com/Other/Colorado-09/051/627366656_F5LeT-L.jpg

Harp

11-23-2009, 10:24 AM

Cabin in Virginia

http://martyharp.smugmug.com/Other/THE-CABIN/IMG6880/557280404_gRAST-L.jpg

http://martyharp.smugmug.com/Other/THE-CABIN/IMG6923/557339218_4assM-L.jpg

http://martyharp.smugmug.com/Other/THE-CABIN/IMG6883/557284695_8KyKh-L.jpg

advnirvana

11-24-2009, 11:51 PM

Here is my 2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure.
Pretty much stock.:bike_rider:

Andy
Ontario, Canada
2007 R1200GSA
1994 D90 NAS

check out my Alaska Trip
www.2wheelescape.com (http://www.2wheelescape.com)

Greg@RME

11-26-2009, 02:23 AM

turner

11-26-2009, 09:33 AM

My Suzuki DR650, built for long trips to the middle of nowhere. :bike_rider:

http://greg-catherine.smugmug.com/Travel/Exploring-South-Eastern-U/1000790-Medium/685301323_J8KGp-L.jpg

http://greg-catherine.smugmug.com/Travel/Exploring-South-Eastern-U/1000875-Medium/685305261_Hcn2H-L.jpg

I had to give a double take. Could have sworn that was my bike for a second with the exxon valdez gas tank. lol

Here is my fat pig.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc130/trandolph_88/DR-Z%20400s/DRZ3.jpg

Greg@RME

11-26-2009, 12:19 PM

I had to give a double take. Could have sworn that was my bike for a second with the exxon valdez gas tank. lol

Here is my fat pig.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc130/trandolph_88/DR-Z%20400s/DRZ3.jpg

:D Nice bike! Yeah, that tank is a monster but I wouldn't have it any other way. Being able to ride 400+ miles and not think about getting fuel is very nice. Great for those trips to get away from it all.

RedDog

11-27-2009, 12:15 AM

Cabin in Virginia

http://martyharp.smugmug.com/Other/THE-CABIN/IMG6880/557280404_gRAST-L.jpg

Pretty good living. Deck parking for bikes. BBQ the size of a small car and a couple easy chairs on the porch. Sweet.

AZCPP

12-01-2009, 02:46 AM

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/Buds387/PB290252.jpg

Victorian

01-01-2010, 05:39 PM

Hi, I'm new here...

Did a lot of traveling in Africa with my Yamaha Super Tenere.
Had to construct a 60 liter tank made of kevlar to cover 1.000km between gas stations.

Cheers

LaOutbackTrail

01-01-2010, 08:34 PM

Hi, I'm new here...

Did a lot of traveling in Africa with my Yamaha Super Tenere.
Had to construct a 60 liter tank made of kevlar to cover 1.000km between gas stations.

Cheers

Hero.

Bugspray

01-01-2010, 08:34 PM

I need to stop looking at this thread.....my beautiful, kindhearted, sweet, sweet wife will not let me buy a motorcycle.....Its probably for the better but looking at these cool rigs I just get the urge to bust a huge wheelie!!

LaOutbackTrail

01-01-2010, 08:55 PM

jesusgatos

01-01-2010, 11:13 PM

Very cool. Did you make that tank yourself?

Victorian

01-01-2010, 11:54 PM

Very cool. Did you make that tank yourself?

Back in Germany, a friend of mine and myself constructed two of those tanks. Unfortunately that was 13 years ago (pre-digital age...) therefore there are not too many pictures available.
We both owned the same type of bikes and planed to travel across Africa. But at different times. Back then, our bikes were fairly new to the market and people couldn't believe that we would do that to our bikes :ylsmoke:
Anyhow, by the time I left for my trip, my bike was 3 years old and already had 100.000km on the clock:bike_rider: About 4000km into my trip, in Mauretania, my bike crapped out on me in the middle of the Sahara desert... Bummer! Brought he bike to Dakar. Visited the start of the Dakar-Dakar Rally and after 3 months I booked a flight home.
Anyhow, that bike was amazing! Too bad they are not sold in North America.

After our trips, we sold those tanks and I'm proud to say that they are both traveling the world!

Cheers,
36118

36119

dwalt

01-13-2010, 03:09 PM

http://teamredneck.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ride-home/DSC04444/401299209_XU9sw-M.jpg

http://teamredneck.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ride-home/DSC04449/401300804_ELhtB-M.jpg

http://teamredneck.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ride-home/DSC04297/414829422_dJauV-M.jpg

http://teamredneck.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ride-home/DSC04379/401302610_bGmfX-M.jpg

Katoomer

01-26-2010, 12:51 AM

nice:bowdown:

Petrolburner

01-27-2010, 01:08 AM

Here's my new bike, have only ridden it about 100 miles so far, lots of fun though! Bought it with 12k miles for $1200! Bought a pipe and dial a jet kit for it so far.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs170.snc3/19776_608076558253_71201345_35751434_2675628_n.jpg

1993 KLX 650c

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs190.snc3/19776_608076428513_71201345_35751431_2984418_n.jpg

traveltoad

02-02-2010, 03:03 PM

Shhhh... they're sleeping...
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/778451998_vGdM6-L.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/778452048_xAbFG-L.jpg

We let them rest for a bit while we rebuilt a section of road...
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/778452389_8rfTJ-L.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/778452365_W38rJ-L.jpg

skibum69

02-04-2010, 04:29 PM

Trans Labrador '08
http://skibum69.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/CroMag-Tour-September-08/IMG1347/369115517_SuTqH-L.jpg

PEI 2up '09
http://skibum69.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ADDC-in-Moncton-and-PEI-tour/IMG1706/635006992_ibZff-L.jpg

T'Railway '09
http://skibum69.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/August-2009/09SoireeTrail05/618801961_trZr2-L.jpg

flux

02-05-2010, 01:08 PM

This is a great thread. I just sold my Tiger last night and picking up my new-to-me 640 Adventure this morning.

Nice to see guys riding these bikes the way they were MEANT to be ridden!

flux

02-05-2010, 08:38 PM

Well, got the 2002 640 Adventure today and it's the crappiest weather imaginable once again down here in the Great Wet South. Haven't gotten to go for a ride just yet but here's a lousy iphone pic at any rate!

Hi!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/flux_capacitor/640%20Adventure/photo-3.jpg

Next to the Kaw-powered 48" Exmark walk behind...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/flux_capacitor/640%20Adventure/photo-5.jpg

This is the 3rd LC4-powered machine I have owned... first was a 2002 LC4E and after that an '03 625 SXC. Looking forward to putting this thing through the paces.

mcgovski

02-05-2010, 09:01 PM

what bar risers are those? is there a steering stabilizer?
how many miles are on the 640?
sorry for all the question...I am a fan and owner of the 640 adventure

LaOutbackTrail

02-05-2010, 10:30 PM

PEI 2up '09
http://skibum69.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ADDC-in-Moncton-and-PEI-tour/IMG1706/635006992_ibZff-L.jpg

Got any pics/details of you 2 up on the 640? I've been wanting a 640 as it'll be better than my XRL for 2 up riding.

Ride report for that trip?

Thanks

skibum69

02-05-2010, 11:41 PM

I put up a gallery and wrote a little in each caption on my SmugMug to read like an RR. Here.
AC/DC in Moncton and PEI Tour (http://skibum69.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ADDC-in-Moncton-and-PEI-tour/9449452_vgGkX)

flux

02-06-2010, 11:37 AM

what bar risers are those? is there a steering stabilizer?
how many miles are on the 640?
sorry for all the question...I am a fan and owner of the 640 adventure

You know, I am not sure what risers they are. A few people have seen them and called them Rally Risers but not sure what that means. I personally like the Rox Risers that allow just about infinite adjustment of the bars.

No stabilizer on this one, although I had them on both my previous LC4's. Colin over at Stenhouse Racing (http://www.stenhouseracing.com/) makes a really nice setup and knows his KTMs. I might put one on in the future, but not in the budget right now.

I bought this beauty with 8500 miles on it. I can't think of a single thing it needs. Came with a bunch of stuff not even mounted on the bike... Touratech luggage rack extension, TT headlight guard, skid plate, brand new set of tires, suitcase racks, loud airhorn (always wanted one of these!), speed bleeders on the forks, the bar risers, a better looking recovered seat, a better looking high fender, probably some other stuff I am forgetting.

Can't wait for the weather to break for her maiden voyage tomorrow. Supposed to FINALLY have a nice sunny day here.

flux

02-06-2010, 11:40 AM

Okay, I take it back... I need those carbon fiber tank guards! Very nice!

skibum69

02-06-2010, 06:55 PM

Okay, I take it back... I need those carbon fiber tank guards! Very nice!

did I send you Chris' email to get a set? Mine paid for themselves the first time I dropped it on the fire ring in that pic a few posts earlier:hehe:

Battey

02-07-2010, 12:10 AM

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab231/Battey/IMG00526.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab231/Battey/IMG00527.jpg

flux

02-07-2010, 12:40 AM

did I send you Chris' email to get a set? Mine paid for themselves the first time I dropped it on the fire ring in that pic a few posts earlier:hehe:

Sounds like a good story involving the fire ring! :sombrero:

No, I haven't gotten anything about how to get a set of those. If you have contact info that would be awesome!

Battey, nice XT. Don't see many 350's around! :bike_rider:

RHINO

02-07-2010, 01:04 AM

I've been wanting a 640 as it'll be better than my XRL for 2 up riding.

i am wondering how you came to that decision? i owned an 03 640 and it was the same as all the other big thumpers in that regard. i rode with my wife on the back of my old KLR and the 640 and the cagiva elefant, all the same to me. she doesnt ride on the ATK as its just not set-up for a passenger.

traveltoad

02-13-2010, 12:57 AM

So that's what is at the end of the rainbow...

http://whynowthen.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Baja-2010/IMG0087/787002571_EoB3S-L.jpg
Photo by Peter

traveltoad

02-13-2010, 12:58 AM

http://whynowthen.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Baja-2010/IMG0067/786559387_DC4pg-L.jpg

CLynn85

03-22-2010, 01:07 AM

Not totally an "expedition" bike, but more of an "adventure" bike. This is my first dual sport and despite the street oriented tires that are on it currently, it's a BLAST. 2000 Super Sherpa with 5800 miles.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4449672998_479a58647c_b.jpg

deadly99

03-24-2010, 02:45 PM

I've been building this bike up over the winter in pursuit of the ultimate overlanding bike. It's a 2004 KTM 950 Adventure. I bought it last spring, rode it for the summer, did a few trips and I am now working on fixing it up a bit more to my liking. This is how it stands as of today.

http://64.136.20.22/2637879_l.JPG

Last year it did a trip up in Northern Quebec TRIP REPORT (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506183). Did the Trans Taiga Rd and a few other remote backroads. This year it's off to do the Trans Labrador Highway and the T'Rail across Newfoundland.

Recent modifications done
Wider foot pegs
Painted body
New GPS
Longer shift lever
Giant Loop Great Basin bag (replaced hard panniers)
Single low side exhaust
Black Dog skid plate (modified for exhaust)
and a few other bells and whistles

Modifications to come
Rear aluminum auxilary fuel tank (extra 8 liters)
Rear aluminum tank for oil and water storage
and a few other bells and whistles

I went threw several dual sport bikes before ending up with this one. Others were either to light for long distance riding or to heavy for offroading. This bike seems to be the perfect mix :ylsmoke:

http://64.136.20.22/2637880_l.JPG

RHINO

03-24-2010, 10:32 PM

i really like the white,,, good looking 9fiddy.

i went through a few bikes looking for "the one" like you did. turns out the only way to get it is to build it. so i have a just legal dirtbike and building from that, i'm not interested in long slab rides so it was an easier pick than yours. i like to base camp from the truck and explore big loops, or put together multi day big dirt mile rides with slab connections.

skibum69

03-25-2010, 08:37 PM

Nice looking ride Ted, looking forward to seeing it in person in July:victory:

Brian McVickers

03-25-2010, 11:15 PM

Nice bike.

You should be able to go anywhere with that decal on the front! :bike_rider:

http://64.136.20.22/2637880_l.JPG

Brian

efuentes

04-04-2010, 09:01 AM

My kid on his first solo trip, on his way to a beach camp.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z111/mundofuentes/nx250/mundoonnx.jpg

traveltoad

04-20-2010, 04:25 AM

Just another damn fine spring day here in SoCal.
http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/841160834_EoWDV-L.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/842250259_Vrxip-L.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/841160164_nkRV3-L.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/841166127_vRJHr-L.jpg

http://traveltoad.smugmug.com/photos/842250537_sQdj7-L.jpg

bmweuro

04-27-2010, 07:12 PM

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t121/bmweuro/Motorcycles/e29b354b.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t121/bmweuro/Motorcycles/ovexpo2010b.jpg

njtaco

04-28-2010, 01:11 AM

Nice rig, bmweuro! Is there more info on it somewhere? Build thread?

Welcome to ExPo!

njtaco

04-28-2010, 01:18 AM

While we are looking at sidecar rigs...

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40578&d=1272417489

Every Miles A Memory

04-28-2010, 01:38 AM

Great to see you on the Portal Forum BMWEuro, it was great talking to you at the EXPO and seeing this thing up close

earthmuffin

04-28-2010, 04:36 PM

Here's my junk!

http://earthmuffin.smugmug.com/Other/oregon-day-2/IMG0357/709026986_WQnPA-L.jpg

http://earthmuffin.smugmug.com/Other/oregon-day-2/P1000389/685546624_KKVMK-L.jpg

revelized

04-28-2010, 10:40 PM

and my steed..... :bike_rider:

JGalt

05-30-2010, 10:55 PM

DS XR600 in Louisiana

MarcFJ60

06-02-2010, 02:52 PM

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dU-AHSXX8PM/S-269-Wzu9I/AAAAAAAAAiI/e8Xi_BeKZ7I/storm2.JPG

I've yet to actually use it for its intended purpose. But that looks like it will change in a bout a week. :wings:

R_Lefebvre

06-03-2010, 01:59 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4581073967_d790523a1a.jpg

Now that, that will take you anywhere. :26_7_2:

LaOutbackTrail

06-03-2010, 02:53 PM

i am wondering how you came to that decision? i owned an 03 640 and it was the same as all the other big thumpers in that regard. i rode with my wife on the back of my old KLR and the 640 and the cagiva elefant, all the same to me. she doesnt ride on the ATK as its just not set-up for a passenger.

I had her ride on the 640 with me..... DUH!

Well, besides that, here are the two main details that made a difference to me. The seat is more level than the XRL- which dips towards the gas tank. On the XRL, I am forced into the gas tank.... which isnt good for my manly bits. The passenger foot pegs are a couple of inches lower and slightly farther back than the XRL. My wife's feet, especially with riding boots on, were digging into the back of my leg. OK, she has big fit!

wesel123

06-04-2010, 08:33 PM

My new to me 04 1150 GSA. Absolutely LOVE this bike. So much more than the 09 1200 GSA I had, way more fun to ride and I really like the way the 1150's look.....FREKIN UGLY...:sombrero:

Going on the first camping trip with it this weekend. I'll need to post up pics all loaded up.

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy260/dakota321/CIMG0810.jpg

elmo_4_vt

06-04-2010, 08:43 PM

My new to me 04 1150 GSA. Absolutely LOVE this bike. So much more than the 09 1200 GSA I had, way more fun to ride and I really like the way the 1150's look.....FREKIN UGLY...:sombrero:

Going on the first camping trip with it this weekend. I'll need to post up pics all loaded up.

Can you give details as to the difference between the '04 and the '09, other than looks, that makes you like the '04 better?

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wesel123

06-04-2010, 10:10 PM

Can you give details as to the difference between the '04 and the '09, other than looks, that makes you like the '04 better?

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Overall is does weigh more but the 1150 seems to be better balanced. The 1200 always felt...not sure how to put it but awkward I guess. The 1200 does have more power but not enough to make up for the lack of....FUN. The 1150 is just plain funner (haha I know not proper English)!!!! It has this weired feeling of being more planted, I know that's probably gravity, but just has a better feel. Also LOVE the fact that there is no CANBUS system. Adding electrical farkels to the 1200 is a pain unless you add a fuse box.

The only real thing I could think of that if it were possible is to take the non-servo brake system from the 09 and replace it with the servo assisted on the 04. Although I could honestly say I have never read or seen the servo system break, that mechanical whine make me feel as though I could break it, say sitting at a stop light and holding the brake for a long time.

I really think it comes down to personal preference. Kinda like running shoes, everyone swears the ones they own are the best, but probably not the best for me.

Oh and the 1150 is mine...not BMW Financial's. Sold my KTM 640 and my Burgman 650 to get it. Down to one bike that does it all.....and couldn't be happier.

Did I confuse you more.:ylsmoke:

JCH4

06-05-2010, 04:27 PM

Husqvarna Baja

LandCruiserPhil

06-13-2010, 12:22 AM

From a recent trip to Southern Utah...1200 miles in 3 days of pure beauty

Street Wolf

06-13-2010, 12:53 AM

From a recent trip to Southern Utah...1200 miles in 3 days of pure beauty

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42767&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1276388329

Do want.

Need For Speed

06-13-2010, 01:22 AM

I'll play...
here's my Adventure

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/9656/jr013.jpg

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/7292/miken.jpg

wesel123

06-14-2010, 05:13 PM

Here are a few pics from last weeks over nighter. Loving this bike more and more every day.:bike_rider:

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy260/dakota321/IMG_1822.jpg

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy260/dakota321/IMG_1827.jpg

AAXD

06-17-2010, 06:54 AM

I finally was united with my R100GS Paris Dakar about a month ago. I've done about 7000 miles on it since then. It is in pretty good shape for a 20 year old machine with 67k miles on the clock. I've got several hundred in parts coming in the mail to make it like new. I'm kicking around the idea of a frame off restoration with custom paint (thinking green/silver to replace the red/white with silver frame and polished wheels) this winter if my other bike project doesn't work out. A new set of Happy Trails Teton's ( powdercoated silver) are also in the mail. Until the stuff arrives, I'm just having fun letting this bike take me wherever I want to go. I've ridden it in five states and two provinces and burned through four tires so far and have lived off of it for three weeks on (and off) the road. I think it's a keeper.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn42/N183CS/PICT7616.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn42/N183CS/PICT7601.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn42/N183CS/PICT7574.jpg

deminimis

06-29-2010, 08:34 PM

After last year playing around Moab on a XR650R and KTM 690 Enduro, my buddy and I have gone lightweight:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs542.ash1/31716_1319884074114_1141159179_30775631_2052402_n. jpg

In fact, I took the lightweight thing to the extreme for bike No. 2

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4608493233_c8c386787a.jpg

Who says "Expedition/Adventure riding" requires a long fuel range?:bike_rider:

jesusgatos

06-29-2010, 09:21 PM

After last year playing around Moab on a XR650R and KTM 690 Enduro, my buddy and I have gone lightweight:

In fact, I took the lightweight thing to the extreme for bike No. 2

Who says "Expedition/Adventure riding" requires a long fuel range?:bike_rider:
Not me! I'm probably going to put my XR650R into storage when I hit the road. Would much rather take a small trailbike when traveling with an ADV-type motorhome.

GSer

07-05-2010, 02:07 AM

My new to me 04 1150 GSA. Absolutely LOVE this bike. So much more than the 09 1200 GSA I had, way more fun to ride and I really like the way the 1150's look.....FREKIN UGLY...:sombrero:

Going on the first camping trip with it this weekend. I'll need to post up pics all loaded up.

I know how you feel! I bought my '04 new and every time I ride it I'm reminded of how much I like it.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/650667370_vZ4xB-L.jpg

GSer

07-05-2010, 02:13 AM

After fighting the size and weight of my R1150GS above timberline in Colorado I decided that I needed a smaller bike for that kind of riding. Since I'm a BMW addict, I really had only one choice, the 650 XChallenge. And riding it in rough stuff is much easier than on the big GS. However, riding it on the road is sort of like going 60 mph on a sawhorse.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/650667386_MG3Lf-L.jpg

hurricane harry

07-10-2010, 12:24 AM

my latest expedition bike and my dakine builders pack, stihl 170, and polaski, no roads required
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/stevegraf/P7020083.jpg

RedDog

07-10-2010, 09:38 AM

Another shot of my Buell.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/RedDogAlberta/Carstairs.jpg

Trout

07-12-2010, 04:30 AM

More info about the bike and post about my bike over on ADVrider.com, same username here and there.

http://images53.fotki.com/v535/photos/1/1194628/5517181/DSCN0419b-vi.jpg

http://images54.fotki.com/v242/photos/1/1194628/5517181/DSCN0416b-vi.jpg

March 2010 trip to Death Valley (Trona).
http://images47.fotki.com/v422/photos/8/1194628/8594615/DSC03674a-vi.jpg

April 2010 trip to Kernville (Lancaster).
http://images17.fotki.com/v4/photos/8/1194628/8672486/DSCN0367a-vi.jpg

Snafu

07-15-2010, 04:19 AM

Need For Speed

07-15-2010, 04:58 PM

Last week on the backroad trip from Salida,Co to Glacier

1200+ miles :bike_rider:

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/3641/img0104im.jpg

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4514/p7030026.jpg

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4043/photojyo.jpg

Owyhee H

07-15-2010, 07:23 PM

Im not saying I haven't been down but its funny how many pictures there are of BMW's taking a nap on the side of the trail or road. If i could find it I have a great picture that was taken when I had a Beemer that was a little tired and wanted to nap in the dusty trail. I thought there were sand people standing over my bike we were sooo dirty.

Idaho85

Need For Speed

07-15-2010, 11:04 PM

Ha!
mine takes a nap one or two times per trip :victory:
one of the inherent flaws of the BMW- they will randomly decide to quit and take a nap :Wow1:

billy bee

07-16-2010, 01:25 AM

Gonna have to spend more time here. This is a great thread. I have owned several ExPoBikes. Here are two of my faves:

2000 BMW R1150GS, with lotso mods...
http://billybee.smugmug.com/Other/00-GSAdventure/IMG0207/295870755_NEakh-M.jpg

1984 Moto Guzzi V65TT:
http://billybee.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Goose/DSCF0132/24729195_rhuQA-M.jpg

More to come, including my current bikes.

bb

TripleThreat719

07-18-2010, 09:08 PM

1st Post...

New Member...

Spent a few years running the Riders Association of Triumph out of the Indianapolis, Indiana dealership with my brother and at the time I was riding a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple...
http://www.triumphrat.net/photogallery/d/77594-2/adb.jpg

Then, in 2006, I bought a new Triumph Daytona 675 and spent some time doing a bit of sport touring...
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr156/TripleThreat719/Tennessee%20Trip%20October%202009/DSCN5435.jpg

The sportbike led to the desire to ride at speeds that were not advisable on the street, so that led me to purchase another Daytona 675 and set it up as a dedicated track bike...

I've spent the last few years at the race track doing track days and honing my street riding skills...
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr156/TripleThreat719/Mid%20Ohio%20Triumph%20675%20Trackday%20with%20STT %202008/MO092208MA_380.jpg

After earning my way up to the Advanced class at the track, I realized that I really wasn't enjoying the 675 Street Bike, so I sold it in favor of a bike that could handle a 30 day trip to Alaska via Canada during the summer of 2011 and that has led me here...
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr156/TripleThreat719/Interlake%202010-7-17/Interlake2010-07-17-30.jpg

I've put a few hundred miles on it since I purchased it and have been having more fun than I did riding a sport bike on the street...

Looking forward to seeing the experiences of others on this forum... I also have a 2001 Land Rover Discovery that may eventually get modified to be more off road and expedition capable...

Cheers...

Jeff

Alltwistedup

07-19-2010, 12:32 AM

04 KTM 950 ADV+
these are from last years trip 20,042 miles in 80 days
ride report http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11081144
updated slide show if your interested 465 photos from the ride. http://rapidshare.com/files/404350838/80_days_20042_miles.exe.html
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/11130/2780647710061072025S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2780647710061072025cOgUCC)
http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/44223/2312004400061072025S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2312004400061072025aIVrLu)
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/43386/2791200810061072025S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2791200810061072025khIsVP)
http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/19414/2374597350061072025S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2374597350061072025vFqZmq)

Motojournalism

07-19-2010, 02:50 PM

1984 Moto Guzzi V65TT:
http://billybee.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Goose/DSCF0132/24729195_rhuQA-M.jpg

What a great Guzzi!:bike_rider:

I had no idea they ever made a dual-sport.

Motojournalism

07-19-2010, 03:23 PM

Pics?:bike_rider:

Let's see what we've got...

Alberta
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3960755517_d9a594128c_b.jpg

Utah
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4137542280_4bcee0715a_b.jpg

Baja Norte
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/4158845067_92cd9eef93_b.jpg

Palenque, Mexico
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4252588942_cc31a07506_b.jpg

Up in the mountains, Guatemala
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4294097882_8cd49294e6_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4294355076_0309b32e50_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4366395559_cc3a9cbc46_b.jpg

El Salvador
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4375208476_7802b4e2c5_b.jpg

El Amatillo border, Honduras
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4391673070_dd0f0f9faa_b.jpg

Safe parking in Nicaragua
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4397734572_6644f98e36_z.jpg

Soggy in Costa Rica
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4422856366_ef4176c7a1_b.jpg

Camped in Panama
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4422841699_46926b0660_b.jpg

Up in the hills, Panama
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4478774949_6ac38a6e1f_z.jpg

Kuna Territory
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4444198482_111f5029bd_b.jpg

End of the road, airstrip at Carti, Panama
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4443422217_b03f2ccca0_b.jpg

Cabrito

07-20-2010, 04:17 AM

Absolutely fantastic!

I am not worthy

Jnich77

07-20-2010, 04:35 AM

2005 Honda CB 900:

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/jnich77/Picture087.jpg

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/jnich77/Tallahassee20084.jpg

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/jnich77/Tallahassee20092.jpg

Lulo

07-26-2010, 10:34 AM

Pics?:bike_rider:

Let's see what we've got...

El Salvador
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4375208476_7802b4e2c5_b.jpg

Great Shot! :ylsmoke:

Hayduke950

07-31-2010, 05:05 PM

My wife and her "newest" expedition bike- a Yamaha WR250r. Amazing bike- does great off road, will cruise 70 + mph on road all day, fuel injected, 26,000 mi. valve adjustments.... She loves it.

She's barely 5 ft tall, so it required "heroic lowering"- seat height is now 5" lower than stock.

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/ADV-Gatherings/West-Fest-2010/P7200068/948591766_z84bm-M.jpg

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/ADV-Gatherings/West-Fest-2010/P7200078/948603126_4Xm2j-M.jpg

Cabrito

08-02-2010, 01:56 PM

July 1995? Solo trip to Death Valley - No fancy panniers (I converted my bicycle saddle bags for use on the motorcycle) No doohickey upgrade. No support like GPS or cel phone. Just enough luck...
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/KLR%20650/DeathValleyKLR650.jpg
This pic was taken around 0830hrs in the morning. It was already 85 degrees on my way out. I think this is Mahogany flat road after I camped at Wildrose peak.