Pages: 1 2 3 [4]  All   Go Down
Print

Topic: Sport touring on a 650? Sure why not.  (Read 3351 times)
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Nodaclu
Laps Timed By Sundial
*

Reputation 20
Offline Offline

Years Contributed: '08
Years Supported: '11
Motorcycles: '90 KLR 650
GPS: Sacramento, CA
Miles Typed: 1293

My Photo Gallery


A face made for radio...




Ignore
« Reply #60 on: July 25, 2012, 08:57:05 PM »
Most of my bikes have been 650's, and I've toured on 'em all...









...and the 650F on the bottom will do 117 indicated with some throttle left (or so I've been told...) Bigsmile

Lately I've even been considering a new Honda CBR250R to do some touring on. But I keep thinking that might not be enough even for me - the first person ready to join Poof's Granny-Touring.net. Bigsmile
Logged
Everyone should know the joy a simple KLR can bring...
Members, please login to hide this ad.

Guests, please register to hide this ad.
« Reply #60 on: July 25, 2012, 08:57:05 PM »
 Logged
Jay S.
*

Reputation 7
Offline Offline

Motorcycles: 2010 FZ6R
Miles Typed: 131

My Photo Gallery


Life is a highway...




Ignore
« Reply #61 on: July 26, 2012, 06:28:02 PM »
Quote from: Nodaclu on July 25, 2012, 08:57:05 PM

Most of my bikes have been 650's, and I've toured on 'em all...



...and the 650F on the bottom will do 117 indicated with some throttle left (or so I've been told...) Bigsmile



Some can flame away, but I love the look of the GSX650F with touring gear on it. Dead sexy!  Inlove

I looked everywhere within 400 miles of me for a new one when I was buying in 2010. There were no '09 models imported and I didn't like the 2010 colors. I love that black/grey/red '08. Very nice bike bro. (not that I don't love my black FZ6R...)

Logged
maddjack
UFO Pilot
*

Reputation 41
Offline Offline

Years Contributed: '06, '07, '08, '09, '10
Years Supported: '11, '12
Motorcycles: Triumph Speed Triple and Kawasaki Versys
GPS: McCandless township PA>
Miles Typed: 5066

My Photo Gallery


RIDE


WWW

Ignore
« Reply #62 on: July 27, 2012, 07:29:16 AM »
Tour on a 650....Insane

Must be why I do it. Lol
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/maddjack/STNcolo09/STNColo09125.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/maddjack/ESTN09/lakePlacid09140.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/maddjack/2008/Bigloopohio006.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/maddjack/STNcolo09/STNColo09020.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/maddjack/2011/Nationalstn11/STNCuster11150.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/maddjack/2011/Nationalstn11/STNCuster11123.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/maddjack/2011/Nationalstn11/STNCuster11125.jpg
Logged
I occasionally attend some STN events    Wink
02Tac
just plugging along
*

Reputation 21
Offline Offline

Miles Typed: 2666

My Photo Gallery





Ignore
« Reply #63 on: July 27, 2012, 07:31:00 AM »
Quote from: moto-junkie on July 22, 2012, 08:16:33 AM



It is chain driven EEK!
Now, say what you will about chain drives but they are without a doubt the most efficient means of power delivery to the rear wheel, they're simple, relatively maintenance free with a shot of lube now and then, they are also cheap and easy to repair or replace, even on the side of the road in many cases. You can't say that about shafts or even belts for that matter.



Might I suggest a chain oiler such as the Scottoiler.  I fitted one to my Bandit some time ago and could not be happier. Yes, there is a bit of fling off, but nothing excessive and the chain runs dead sooth and quiet.
Logged
The road is NOT your personal race track - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VruWHHEnZGw

If you could ride 1/2 as good as you think you do, you would be a pro.
Scratch33
*

Reputation 9
Offline Offline

Years Contributed: '06, '07, '08, '09, 2x'10
Years Supported: '11
Motorcycles: '08 R1200GSA, '07 F800S, '10 Madass 125
GPS: On the Back Roads by the Rivers of My Memories
Miles Typed: 12225

My Photo Gallery


His Excellency's Car!




Ignore
« Reply #64 on: July 27, 2012, 07:32:21 AM »
Quote from: maddjack on July 27, 2012, 07:29:16 AM

Tour on a 650....Insane

Must be why I do it. Lol



If you've got a Versys why are you hanging onto that Speed Trip?  

Sell it to me.  Wink
Logged
I'm not lazy; I'm pacing myself...
maddjack
UFO Pilot
*

Reputation 41
Offline Offline

Years Contributed: '06, '07, '08, '09, '10
Years Supported: '11, '12
Motorcycles: Triumph Speed Triple and Kawasaki Versys
GPS: McCandless township PA>
Miles Typed: 5066

My Photo Gallery


RIDE


WWW

Ignore
« Reply #65 on: July 27, 2012, 07:33:18 AM »
Quote from: Scratch33 on July 27, 2012, 07:32:21 AM



If you've got a Versys why are you hanging onto that Speed Trip?  

Sell it to me.  Wink
Apple vs orange.
You have to ask? REALLY ???
Logged
I occasionally attend some STN events    Wink
Scratch33
*

Reputation 9
Offline Offline

Years Contributed: '06, '07, '08, '09, 2x'10
Years Supported: '11
Motorcycles: '08 R1200GSA, '07 F800S, '10 Madass 125
GPS: On the Back Roads by the Rivers of My Memories
Miles Typed: 12225

My Photo Gallery


His Excellency's Car!




Ignore
« Reply #66 on: July 27, 2012, 07:35:06 AM »
It was worth a shot.  Razz
Logged
I'm not lazy; I'm pacing myself...
Members, please login to hide this ad.

Guests, please register to hide this ad.
« Reply #66 on: July 27, 2012, 07:35:06 AM »

 Logged
Pages: 1 2 3 [4]  All   Go Up
Print
Sport-Touring.Net » The Open Road » General Sport-Touring Discussion » Topic: Sport touring on a 650? Sure why not.
Jump to:  



ST.N

Copyright © 2001 - 2013 Sport-Touring.Net.
All rights reserved.
SimplePortal 2.3.1 © 2008-2009, SimplePortal