knary
looking for a coal mine
You can find them for $6k NEW (2007 holdovers) at some dealers. Throw on some luggage (possible best choice for the lean traveler), and some extra fuel capacity (TT tank for $900-ish, or the Xtank for $200-ish), and it seems like it would be damn close to perfect for a go anywhere bike. I'm not interested in a RTW machine, just a rural west explorer. For a couple thousand more, the KTM 690 Enduro is, aside from maintenance, indeed a better machine by all accounts, but for the price difference I've got all the farkles I immediately need. A better seat is a requirement for any bike, and the rear shock... well, it may be dodgy, but it'll do for a while.
Thinking out loud. Any opinions? The F800GS is awesome, but I'm thinking less road and more dirt - at the moment.
Thinking out loud. Any opinions? The F800GS is awesome, but I'm thinking less road and more dirt - at the moment.