Just occured to me that top gives you the bikini top you want too, not that loose floppy junk.
Looks like we have at least three things in common: The Jeep interest (obviously), I have a bunch of family in Oregon (my wife is from there), and judging from your avatar - a bike. Here is mine:
Put on this Alien Sunscreen for when the sun is too much. Only because I have had far too many sun damaged spots removed from my old ass
Nice looking 1190 Adventure!
I'm actually looking at the 790 or 890 R, and also looking at the T-7. The trails I'm doing lately are a challenge on the big bike - but I love it on the street...Nice looking 1190 Adventure!
I just sold a 17 1090 Adv R which I rode for four years and picked up the new 890 Adv R for use as my dual sport travel bike.
I am am jealous of your three BDR routes. My wife and I were planning to ride the Idaho BDR this September but we've now postponed it until next summer so we can ride earlier in the year in an effort to avoid the wildfires which have become the new normal in the West.
I will have to find a newer photo for my avatar that was taken a few years ago.
I made a switch to the 890 after riding the 1090 for 10K and never 100% comfortable off road due to the mass of the bike and not being able to touch flat footed with both feet. The 1090 is an absolute blast on the road which is where I ended up spending most my time on it and using the EXC for my off highway fun.
Nice work on your rebuild, I think KX looks great! I would love to have a 250 two stroke. A buddy had a KX250 when I was younger which was a lot of fun to ride. I remember the KX would try to pull your arms out of the shoulders if you were brave enough to keep it pinned in the powerband.Can I play?!
Not a KTM or a dual-sport but... My before and after pics... Yes, I have a thing with pirates!
Nice looking XR! It's tough to beat the Honda XR BRP once you figure out how to get them started. As long as you keep up on the basic maintenance they will run strong for a long time. I had a '00 XR 400 which drove me nuts until I figured out how the TDC starting procedure worked... I remember calling my brother to complain about not being able to get the 400 started after picking it up at the Dealer. I had kicked on it for what seemed like forever. First thing he asks is "have you checked the fuel?".
Your Avatar looks like you are on a 525 EXC.I made a switch to the 890 after riding the 1090 for 10K and never 100% comfortable off road due to the mass of the bike and not being able to touch flat footed with both feet. The 1090 is an absolute blast on the road which is where I ended up spending most my time on it and using the EXC for my off highway fun.
Fast forward a few years and my wife got a '19 790 Adventure to replace her F650GS after 36K. I found the 790 Adv is a lot of fun both on and off road without all of the mass up high like on the 1x90's. She only let me ride the 790 a few times before suggesting I get my own. So after dragging my feet for a year I got the 890 Adv R in April. I was pleasantly surprised how much more torque and low end pull the 890 has compared to the 790. I'd read KTM had made improvements to the 890 motor but I didn't think it could be much until I rode the two bikes back to back. Now the wife's figured it out and is bugging me to gear her 790 down a tooth so it doesn't lug at the lower RPM's. I figured a new front sprocket is less expensive than an 890 so I didn't argue too much...
Nice work on your rebuild, I think KX looks great! I would love to have a 250 two stroke. A buddy had a KX250 when I was younger which was a lot of fun to ride. I remember the KX would try to pull your arms out of the shoulders if you were brave enough to keep it pinned in the powerband.
Nice looking XR! It's tough to beat the Honda XR BRP once you figure out how to get them started. As long as you keep up on the basic maintenance they will run strong for a long time. I had a '00 XR 400 which drove me nuts until I figured out how the TDC starting procedure worked... I remember calling my brother to complain about not being able to get the 400 started after picking it up at the Dealer. I had kicked on it for what seemed like forever. First thing he asks is "have you checked the fuel?".
Thanks! It's actually bored out to a 295 by the PO and yes, twisting the throttle more than 1/4 does its best to rip your arms off.
Any electrical problems with the x90’s? I’ve read a lot of horror stories lately which is giving me pause on making the switch.I made a switch to the 890 after riding the 1090 for 10K and never 100% comfortable off road due to the mass of the bike and not being able to touch flat footed with both feet. The 1090 is an absolute blast on the road which is where I ended up spending most my time on it and using the EXC for my off highway fun.
Fast forward a few years and my wife got a '19 790 Adventure to replace her F650GS after 36K. I found the 790 Adv is a lot of fun both on and off road without all of the mass up high like on the 1x90's. She only let me ride the 790 a few times before suggesting I get my own. So after dragging my feet for a year I got the 890 Adv R in April. I was pleasantly surprised how much more torque and low end pull the 890 has compared to the 790. I'd read KTM had made improvements to the 890 motor but I didn't think it could be much until I rode the two bikes back to back. Now the wife's figured it out and is bugging me to gear her 790 down a tooth so it doesn't lug at the lower RPM's. I figured a new front sprocket is less expensive than an 890 so I didn't argue too much...
Nice work on your rebuild, I think KX looks great! I would love to have a 250 two stroke. A buddy had a KX250 when I was younger which was a lot of fun to ride. I remember the KX would try to pull your arms out of the shoulders if you were brave enough to keep it pinned in the powerband.
Nice looking XR! It's tough to beat the Honda XR BRP once you figure out how to get them started. As long as you keep up on the basic maintenance they will run strong for a long time. I had a '00 XR 400 which drove me nuts until I figured out how the TDC starting procedure worked... I remember calling my brother to complain about not being able to get the 400 started after picking it up at the Dealer. I had kicked on it for what seemed like forever. First thing he asks is "have you checked the fuel?".