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Recommendation for smallish motorcycle for hauling around
I'm contemplating purchasing a used motorcycle that I would haul on a hitch on the front of my truck when I have my cabover camper on the back. I'm
looking for something with enough power to accommodate two people on pavement for short distances (errands away from camp, mostly) but not too heavy
for use by one on dirt roads.
I really havent shopped motorcycles since the early 80s. But I preferred the Japanese manufacturers for reliability back then.
Can anyone recommend a particular brand, year and model I should look at? I'm thinking something in the neighborhood of 350-500cc. My inseam is at
31-32 inches.
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This one seems to be pretty small:
http://www.failfunnies.com/29/images/fattie-biker-fail.jpg
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I would think a 350-500 is a little large to put on the front of your truck. For example, a honda xr400r is over 250 punds, At most you would want a
250 or one of the older 175-185'5. used to be popular to put the old Honda 110's on the front.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
I would think a 350-500 is a little large to put on the front of your truck. For example, a honda xr400r is over 250 punds, At most you would want a
250 or one of the older 175-185'5. used to be popular to put the old Honda 110's on the front. |
ya, that's what i thought. a 500 cc is a big bike and aint easy to hang on front of PU. sounds like he needs a scooter or electric-motor assisted
bicycle. there are some really cool scooters and assisted bikes on the market these days...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
I would think a 350-500 is a little large to put on the front of your truck. For example, a honda xr400r is over 250 punds, At most you would want a
250 or one of the older 175-185'5. used to be popular to put the old Honda 110's on the front. |
ya, that's what i thought. a 500 cc is a big bike and aint easy to hang on front of PU. sounds like he needs a scooter or electric-motor assisted
bicycle. there are some really cool scooters and assisted bikes on the market these days... |
scooter or electric assisted bike wouldn't be very good for the dirt roads.
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Look for a used Honda 90 or 110 in good shape. They are kind of collectors now, but will last forever and are very light and easy to ride. I have had
mine for 30 years. It has been used and abused, but keeps on going. The seat height is also low, nice for a shorter person. Most on/off road bikes
will be high.
[Edited on 3-17-2012 by msteve1014]
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Almost all the current dual sport bikes are over 300 lbs, except one. The Honda CRF 230L at 267, wet.
What are your concerns about having that much weight up front?
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Here's what you need.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/35919-Honda-Fa...
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
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Those Fatcats are fun and at 1800, agood price, but fat tires won't fit well in a rack.
Hook; Although I am sure that a rack could be made to handle it, most people don't want that much wait out in the front of the truck. The wait is
exacerbated by the fact it is going to be out from its mounting point at least a foot. Its similar to the extended racks on the back.
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Hook
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Plus, it wont accommodate two people for the occasional errand or tour of a small town.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Almost all the current dual sport bikes are over 300 lbs, except one. The Honda CRF 230L at 267, wet.
What are your concerns about having that much weight up front? |
My KTM 525 weighs 249lbs complete with electric start(it also has a kickstarter), lights front/rear and licence plate. It'll do both slow technical
single track or go 100mph. Hard to beat in my opinion, if you want a dirt oreinted street legal bike, that is powerful and light.
If you drop to a 200-300 class KTM with the same features, you are looking at a 205-225lb bike.
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Honda Fatcat's were made around 1986 and are about 25 years old.
Yamaha TW200's are still made. 2011's are about $4,000. Lot's of them around five years old for $2,000 to $2,500. Can ride two people, are set up
with factory pegs and a two-up seat.
No problem with a 450 bike on the front of an F350 powerstroke. Carry it all the time with a slide-in pop-up camper on the back.
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I dont know ANYTHING about KTM. Where are they made? Are they reliable/easy to get parts for?
In their current classes of motorcycles, should I be looking at the enduro line? It's hard to tell which are their equivalents of a dual sport bike.
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F350 Powerstroke, year 2000. That's me.
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what msteve said
I yam what I yam and that\'s all what I yam.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
I would think a 350-500 is a little large to put on the front of your truck. For example, a honda xr400r is over 250 punds, At most you would want a
250 or one of the older 175-185'5. used to be popular to put the old Honda 110's on the front. |
ya, that's what i thought. a 500 cc is a big bike and aint easy to hang on front of PU. sounds like he needs a scooter or electric-motor assisted
bicycle. there are some really cool scooters and assisted bikes on the market these days... |
scooter or electric assisted bike wouldn't be very good for the dirt roads. |
BS.
check out this bike:
[img]http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0130/9572/products/3_fortnew_large.jpg?487[/img]
http://www.fortunehanebrink.com/bicycles/eat-model/
and check out this:
http://optibike.com/r-series-optibike
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Hook
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A Honda Trail 90 can accommodate TWO people? Not the ones I've seen. These come on the market regularly over here. Seat is too small, no rear pegs.
And 90cc for over 300 lbs. of flesh, combined.
Not to mention how inadequate the old style brakes must be on those dinosaurs.
No, it's gotta be AT LEAST 200cc, doesnt it?
Bronco boy, where are you???
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How about a Wizzard ... delivered papers on one...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83677003@N00/125503140/
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I had a CT110 for several years and sold it now wish I still had it. You can put pegs on the rear and a cushion on the rack for another rider. My only
complaint was I want a left hand lever for the rear brakes. I took mine over the summit and coming down a step section I had my feet out but could
only use the front brake. Mine would only do about 45 mph tops.
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Not much room for two there. Maybe the partner can ride on his shoulders.
| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
I would think a 350-500 is a little large to put on the front of your truck. For example, a honda xr400r is over 250 punds, At most you would want a
250 or one of the older 175-185'5. used to be popular to put the old Honda 110's on the front. |
ya, that's what i thought. a 500 cc is a big bike and aint easy to hang on front of PU. sounds like he needs a scooter or electric-motor assisted
bicycle. there are some really cool scooters and assisted bikes on the market these days... |
scooter or electric assisted bike wouldn't be very good for the dirt roads. |
BS.
check out this bike:
[img]http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0130/9572/products/3_fortnew_large.jpg?487[/img]
http://www.fortunehanebrink.com/bicycles/eat-model/
and check out this:
http://optibike.com/r-series-optibike
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