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So you really like your KLR motobike?

Started by dcarver , Feb 08 2012 02:00 PM

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#1 dcarver

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:00 PM

Woops

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:04 PM

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I wouldn't change a fucking thing; I've lived hard, played hard, and I ain't done yet. I've paid some severe penalties along the way, but the rewards have been so much greater; even if for just have participating in the game of life with utmost abandon. It's not who rides the furthest in a day, but rather in a lifetime. CBA member #1, IBA #31845 and very proud of both.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:11 PM

That looks like the bike from that ADVRider Alaska ride report. Same one?? I'm only on page 16...
I was gonna use this space to list the reasons I don't like Howie, but I only have 5 lines. Bummer!!

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:11 PM

little tie wire & duct tape shes good to go :huh: maybe not
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:15 PM

I liked mine ok. His, not so much.

WTF happened?
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:16 PM

I liked mine ok. His, not so much.

WTF happened?


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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:38 PM

I liked mine ok. His, not so much.

WTF happened?

I hear Kawasaki builds their frames from recycled toilet paper rolls.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:46 PM

Holy Shiznit! Backstory??
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:53 PM

I bet that left a mark. Posted Image I've seen a few pics of KTM's that look like that. Who knows what the guy was trying to do on the thing. He may have had a Ricky Carmichael moment. :lol:
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:57 PM

So you really like your Repsol CBR? I took these photos...poor guy on a nice Repsol CBR that got taken out by a car. Thankfully, his injuries weren't all that bad considering....I was worried sick he was dead. Bike was in pieces though.....

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 03:02 PM

That looks like the bike from that ADVRider Alaska ride report. Same one?? I'm only on page 16...

Alaska?? I've been to Alaska twice and I've never spotted any cactus along side the Alaska Pipeline.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 03:07 PM

That looks like the bike from that ADVRider Alaska ride report. Same one?? I'm only on page 16...

It is!

Here's another feller's KLR. Me thinks I'll stick with Yamahas or something..
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 04:46 PM


That looks like the bike from that ADVRider Alaska ride report. Same one?? I'm only on page 16...

It is!

Here's another feller's KLR. Me thinks I'll stick with Yamahas or something..
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 05:16 PM


That looks like the bike from that ADVRider Alaska ride report. Same one?? I'm only on page 16...

It is!

Here's another feller's KLR. Me thinks I'll stick with Yamahas or something..
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 06:38 PM

All I could think was "Damn, Carver broke ANOTHER bike!!!" :rofl:
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 06:44 PM

All I could think was "Damn, Carver broke ANOTHER bike!!!" :rofl:

Ahh, Howie, :wub:
I would be downright *proud* to have a bike like this for yard art!
Actually, I've not had one snap like that, but I did fracture and open up a steering head on an old Yamaha DT1..
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 07:37 PM

Ahh, that'll buff right out...
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 07:46 PM

Ahh, that'll buff right out...

The kid has a great storyline.. popped a couple of Vics then had to hike out 15 miles.
He's still recovering from a freaking horrific accident where he broke the femur.
Man, I know how that feels..
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 07:58 PM


Ahh, that'll buff right out...

The kid has a great storyline.. popped a couple of Vics then had to hike out 15 miles.
He's still recovering from a freaking horrific accident where he broke the femur.
Man, I know how that feels..


Finished reading the ADV thread last night. The kid definitely writes well and can weave a nice story.

Can't wait to read the South America adventure.

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 07:58 PM

He broke the second KLR?? Fuck man, don't ruin it for me. Im gonna get some more read tomorrow.
I was gonna use this space to list the reasons I don't like Howie, but I only have 5 lines. Bummer!!
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