I suspect there are a few owners of the 3 you mention on here, Les ... as you know I have a Guzzi and watch Kijiji here patiently for a DR650 , for me the lowering kit offered from factory is essential , the ‘80 xl500 I had was not a challenge for my short inseam ,however all the 650 dual sports available these days are a bit too high for me .... sadly I would have to part with a bike to have a dual sport , just no room , just enough room on lift to store the ct90 I’m getting ready ....
Thanks Dave, yes I’m sure they’re fine machines, but I’ve kinda decided I want a big thumper, so 600 / 650 single kinda thing.no first hand experience, but a mate that does ride green lanes has a Honda CRF250. small and light for the off road, and OK on the roads. ( I did once ride my T140 along a green lane. Not a good idea... but I got as far the required waypoint ).
I agree, you should go for something like that ... so that you can get it out of your system and then get the perfect bike. A DRZ400E with acerbis tank, wide ratio gearbox, comfort seat and soft luggage, then the world is your oyster.Thanks Dave, yes I’m sure they’re fine machines, but I’ve kinda decided I want a big thumper, so 600 / 650 single kinda thing.
There are a few options with the tamed Husky 610 motor, SWM, AJP or even CCM. All getting good reviews but the first 2 more off-road orientated.Thanks Dave, yes I’m sure they’re fine machines, but I’ve kinda decided I want a big thumper, so 600 / 650 single kinda thing.
Which CCM are you referring to which has a tamed Husky motor ?There are a few options with the tamed Husky 610 motor, SWM, AJP or even CCM. All getting good reviews but the first 2 more off-road orientated.
The latest Spitfire variants!Which CCM are you referring to which has a tamed Husky motor ?
I’m not interested in those thanks.The latest Spitfire variants!
The thumpertalk website is worth a look if your considering a big single. Lots of interesting info/reviews etc.I’m not interested in those thanks.
Thanks, not seen that site before. That’s gonna take a chunk of my work time today !!The thumpertalk website is worth a look if your considering a big single. Lots of interesting info/reviews etc.
Kommando, is that a Gold Star?Dual purpose tyres on mine but easy to go full scrambler mode.
Apologies for butting in, educatedly guessing that's a 441 Victor (I too owned one). Looks to have a round barrel, so probably late 60's, later models and the 500 OIF models had squarer....Kommando, is that a Gold Star?
No, B44 Victor Special. A bit shorter than a Gold Star as it based on a C15 off road competition frame for UK Scrambles and 100lbs lighter.Kommando, is that a Gold Star?
Due to their lack of use durning the third lockdown, some "B " roads are beging to get a covering of moss, so I guess you can call them green lanes.What is a green lane? Well depends where you live but down here it is a lot of B roads!
Just kidding! Pretty much think of it as a rural one lane road.