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AR15L
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Location: Nampa, Idaho Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 19468
Real Name: Rick
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Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:33 pm |
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Rix86
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Location: Shelton Joined: Sun Nov 17, 2013 Posts: 5838
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I ride way more pavement than I like.... And that wouldn't do it for me. I had a thumper with more power, and it still wasn't much. Needs another gear. In town and on dirt probably be ok.
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Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:52 pm |
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AR15L
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Location: Nampa, Idaho Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 19468
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Rix86 wrote: I ride way more pavement than I like.... And that wouldn't do it for me. I had a thumper with more power, and it still wasn't much. Needs another gear. In town and on dirt probably be ok. Agreed. It is a small(er) displacement bike probably meant to stay in India or other similar countries where top speed on pavement is less than 50mph? Also not all India's roads are as nice as the Green Valley road that was just repaved a few years ago. (or something similar) But like you said, in town and logging roads I just have a weak spot for thumpers.
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Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:59 pm |
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Rix86
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Location: Shelton Joined: Sun Nov 17, 2013 Posts: 5838
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I put knobbity tires on my cm400 Does great on dirt and logging roads.
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Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:20 pm |
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mancat
Location: Vaughn Joined: Tue Mar 19, 2013 Posts: 1951
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Looks like a great bike for shitty NW roads and city streets
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Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:37 pm |
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PMB
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Joined: Wed Mar 6, 2013 Posts: 12018
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What is a thumper in this context? Also, is it normal to have different sized tires/wheels on a bike?
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 5:50 am |
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Rix86
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Location: Shelton Joined: Sun Nov 17, 2013 Posts: 5838
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Thumper is a single cylinder Yes, many bikes are different sized front and rear tires/wheels
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:12 am |
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AR15L
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Location: Nampa, Idaho Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 19468
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Rix has it right. I had a BSA 441 Victor when I lived with my parents. 441cc single cylinder. Whenever I came in the driveway my mom said it sounded like a helicopter was landing. Thumper!
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:20 am |
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Wacarry
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Location: Olympia Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2011 Posts: 3696
Real Name: Kelley
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I like the retro style of this bike.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:10 am |
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PMB
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Joined: Wed Mar 6, 2013 Posts: 12018
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Same. That video is nice too... Love the scenery.
I was like Schrodinger's Cat when I owned a 6 cylinder bike. I was only slightly less close to death when I was riding Ossas and Bultacos. I think the only real difference was in measuring how long the suffering would last between the wreck and expiration. Good times.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:44 am |
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ironworker78
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Location: puyallup Joined: Sat Nov 3, 2012 Posts: 1146
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I like the look of it. But I would get a crf 250l before I got this. 100 lbs lighter and six gears, for about the same dough. Plus likely more reliable. That said, if one was cheap enough on the used market it could be fun.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:09 am |
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AR15L
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Location: Nampa, Idaho Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 19468
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ironworker78 wrote: I like the look of it. But I would get a crf 250l before I got this. 100 lbs lighter and six gears, for about the same dough. Plus likely more reliable. That said, if one was cheap enough on the used market it could be fun. Quote: Seat Height 34.4 inches No go for me.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:29 am |
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ironworker78
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Location: puyallup Joined: Sat Nov 3, 2012 Posts: 1146
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AR15L wrote: ironworker78 wrote: I like the look of it. But I would get a crf 250l before I got this. 100 lbs lighter and six gears, for about the same dough. Plus likely more reliable. That said, if one was cheap enough on the used market it could be fun. Quote: Seat Height 34.4 inches No go for me. I'm short legged also, I took the crf for a test ride and it was a non issue. Inseam of 30" both feet touch no problem.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:54 am |
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PMB
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Joined: Wed Mar 6, 2013 Posts: 12018
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ironworker78 wrote: AR15L wrote: ironworker78 wrote: I like the look of it. But I would get a crf 250l before I got this. 100 lbs lighter and six gears, for about the same dough. Plus likely more reliable. That said, if one was cheap enough on the used market it could be fun. Quote: Seat Height 34.4 inches No go for me. I'm short legged also, I took the crf for a test ride and it was a non issue. Inseam of 30" both feet touch no problem. For you Rick:
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:57 am |
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ironworker78
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Location: puyallup Joined: Sat Nov 3, 2012 Posts: 1146
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Yes,but not for the test ride. The suspension squishes down a little and the seat squishes down a little and like magic both feet touch.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:01 am |
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