What makes a Supermoto so much fun? - Page 8

sunofnun · 10-23-2012, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by canyon63

It's a good bike if you're light..

QFT.

Also, I'm tipping the scales at around 250 on a good day with no gear..
So the only way I could do 90mph on the wr is fre-falling from space with Felix.

As a parking lot shredder with a medium pizza sized sprocket it would be a ton of fun.. but that would drop the top speed to around 35mph.. lol

Debi · 10-23-2012, 01:48 PM

SUPERMOTO hehe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiH4X...feature=relmfu

fastfoodfred · 10-23-2012, 02:07 PM

I watch that video several time a month. The jump is awesome!!!!

blakegaston · 10-23-2012, 02:25 PM

EPIC jump

Hawker · 10-23-2012, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by WaGigKPN

All my commuting was 45 mph back roads on my enduro. Still sucked compared to the viffer by a long shot. If its fun u want sm is great....if u commute i wouldnt...

I would just like to point out that you owned the biggest turd of a dual sport this size of a KLR. Slow, soft, flexy-flyer, even if it did win Baja 30 years ago.

I commuted on an ATK605 supermoto, street bikes (including a VFR), naked bikes, etc. For a long highway commute enduro/SM suck. For shortish commutes on B roads, they're a ton of fun.

DRZ, XR650R (like this), KTM LC4, KTM 690, etc. are all good choices.

If I didn't have too many bikes already, I'd be buying that XR.

WaGigKPN · 10-23-2012, 02:34 PM

Yeah, the XRR is a way different beast than the XRL. And yes the XRL does have short comings...OP, take my opinion with a grain of salt...

WaGigKPN · 10-23-2012, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Hawker

XR650R (like this),

If I didn't have too many bikes already, I'd be buying that XR.

That Bike is a steal! If i had 3500 i would buy it and turn it around at 5k....

Debi · 10-23-2012, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Hawker

I would just like to point out that you owned the biggest turd of a dual sport this size of a KLR. Slow, soft, flexy-flyer, even if it did win Baja 30 years ago.

I commuted on an ATK605 supermoto, street bikes (including a VFR), naked bikes, etc. For a long highway commute enduro/SM suck. For shortish commutes on B roads, they're a ton of fun.

DRZ, XR650R (like this), KTM LC4, KTM 690, etc. are all good choices.

If I didn't have too many bikes already, I'd be buying that XR.

Oh come on now.. you don't have to many

btw..... You shoulda kept your ATK

blakegaston · 10-23-2012, 02:47 PM

If anyone sees any good deals on CL or knows of anything, feel free to message me.

fastfoodfred · 10-23-2012, 03:14 PM

There is a whipped smr510 in Spokane.

Stuckhead · 10-23-2012, 03:25 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OykSRyPU1us&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVV6K...1&feature=fvwp

Spills are no big deal, get up and keep riding.

Stuckhead · 10-23-2012, 03:25 PM

I want one, I'm pretty sure thats my next bike.

Debi · 10-23-2012, 04:42 PM

I love supermotos cause you can do this and just pick it up and keep going hehe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfiOSZy72d0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_35fSRLJAs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuZtZ...feature=relmfu

Melbs5150 · 10-23-2012, 05:19 PM

Now I wanna go ride my supermoto.

blakegaston · 10-23-2012, 11:21 PM

Sorry for the huge barrage of questions, and thanks for the answers thus far. I normally am all about being self-taught, and the trail and error lifestyle, but its a bit more expensive when it comes to motorcycles

.

How many miles on a DRZ would be considered too much? I found a decent DRZ300SM with a few tasteful mods, but it has 13k on it. I'm trying to think about resale, in case I don't like SM, the DRZ, or want to upgrade in 6-12months.

Thanks!

Debi · 10-24-2012, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by blakegaston

Sorry for the huge barrage of questions, and thanks for the answers thus far. I normally am all about being self-taught, and the trail and error lifestyle, but its a bit more expensive when it comes to motorcycles

.

How many miles on a DRZ would be considered too much? I found a decent DRZ300SM with a few tasteful mods, but it has 13k on it. I'm trying to think about resale, in case I don't like SM, the DRZ, or want to upgrade in 6-12months.

Thanks!

13,000 is not to bad. But ask the seller these questions. With that many miles I wouldn't pay more than 3000

1. Are the loctite mods done?
2. How often do you change the oil?
3. Does it have the 3x3 Air box mod done?

There are more but I'm not 100% awake yet hehe. Go test ride it and see how it runs, shifts, stops, starts and you know the normal

fastfoodfred · 10-24-2012, 03:59 AM

Look for asphalt markings on the shifter, pegs, bars, and levers. Is the shifter bent or ever been bent? Which carburetor is on it?

TheSumoBear · 10-24-2012, 06:49 AM

Also with that many miles I'd make sure it has a Manuel cam chain tensioner.

mfrankpdx · 10-24-2012, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by TheSumoBear

Also with that many miles I'd make sure it has a Manuel cam chain tensioner.

Who is this Manuel you speak of?

fastfoodfred · 10-24-2012, 06:55 AM

13K miles is nothing. It has that many more, four times over left to go. Lots of people are scared of miles for some reason. Does it run good, have good compression, not blow smoke, not make funny noises? Its probably just fine. Buy it, but be prepared to get addicted to pimping it out with performance parts , just don't worry about big bore kits.


10-23-2012, 02:07 PM	#143
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	I watch that video several time a month. The jump is awesome!!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 02:25 PM	#144
blakegaston Licensed Joined: Feb 2012 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: GSXR600 // KTM 450 SMR	EPIC jump __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 02:34 PM	#146
WaGigKPN Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2012 From: Gig Harbor, WA I Ride: 2002 Honda VFR800	Yeah, the XRR is a way different beast than the XRL. And yes the XRL does have short comings...OP, take my opinion with a grain of salt... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 02:47 PM	#149
blakegaston Licensed Joined: Feb 2012 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: GSXR600 // KTM 450 SMR	If anyone sees any good deals on CL or knows of anything, feel free to message me. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 03:14 PM	#150
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	There is a whipped smr510 in Spokane. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 03:25 PM	#152
Stuckhead Endorsed Joined: Mar 2011 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: Triumph Speed Triple 1050	I want one, I'm pretty sure thats my next bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 05:19 PM	#154
Melbs5150 Novice Racer Joined: Dec 2008 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 05 Husky 450 SMR, 08 GSXR 600, 02 GSXR 750, 07 ZX6R	Now I wanna go ride my supermoto. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 11:21 PM	#155
blakegaston Licensed Joined: Feb 2012 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: GSXR600 // KTM 450 SMR	Sorry for the huge barrage of questions, and thanks for the answers thus far. I normally am all about being self-taught, and the trail and error lifestyle, but its a bit more expensive when it comes to motorcycles . How many miles on a DRZ would be considered too much? I found a decent DRZ300SM with a few tasteful mods, but it has 13k on it. I'm trying to think about resale, in case I don't like SM, the DRZ, or want to upgrade in 6-12months. Thanks! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-24-2012, 03:59 AM	#157
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	Look for asphalt markings on the shifter, pegs, bars, and levers. Is the shifter bent or ever been bent? Which carburetor is on it? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-24-2012, 06:49 AM	#158
TheSumoBear Peg Dragger Joined: Jun 2012 From: wa I Ride: in the supermoto lane.	Also with that many miles I'd make sure it has a Manuel cam chain tensioner. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-24-2012, 06:55 AM	#160
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	13K miles is nothing. It has that many more, four times over left to go. Lots of people are scared of miles for some reason. Does it run good, have good compression, not blow smoke, not make funny noises? Its probably just fine. Buy it, but be prepared to get addicted to pimping it out with performance parts , just don't worry about big bore kits. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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