tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post7895445886642061085..comments2024-03-03T17:18:34.847-08:00Comments on Troubadour's Treks: Go Big or Go Home... pfftTroubadourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-18423453879868160672015-12-28T21:03:16.888-08:002015-12-28T21:03:16.888-08:00I have discovered the advantage of trailering bike...I have discovered the advantage of trailering bikes, for the same reasons you mention. <br /><br />I haven't seen the Speed Twin yet. looking forward to it.... maybe a Scrambler Twin, or an adventure twin is in the works.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-22384893801293557622015-12-28T21:00:50.883-08:002015-12-28T21:00:50.883-08:00Thanks, bigger isn't always better, especially...Thanks, bigger isn't always better, especially when you have to turn them around or pick them up.<br /><br />I've been working on a 900cc bike I'd like to cafe as well. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-49886147709057742082015-12-28T20:58:14.952-08:002015-12-28T20:58:14.952-08:00I've taken all my bikes down gravel roads, cru...I've taken all my bikes down gravel roads, cruisers are quite easy with such a large front wheel, sport bikes on the other hand require a little more finesse. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-78413817168588616522015-12-27T15:37:32.388-08:002015-12-27T15:37:32.388-08:00I like road bikes so my selection was aimed at str...I like road bikes so my selection was aimed at street bikes obviously. I think you can get too small certainly in the US where distances are vast and connecting roads between good bits are long. But then again a trailer is a great asset for that...<br />I am<br />I am impressed by the new Speed Twin, watercooled lower horsepower better mileage and twenty pounds lighter than my Bonneville, plus it has tubeless wheels. Oh dear! Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-44520016607158279222015-12-27T02:30:51.571-08:002015-12-27T02:30:51.571-08:00Totally agree with this Brad. Yes, bigger bikes do...Totally agree with this Brad. Yes, bigger bikes do have their place, but not all the time. I am currently working on a 750cc bike from 1980 and I am making it lighter, more maneuverable and more fun!Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-73268565217104299522015-12-26T10:17:15.110-08:002015-12-26T10:17:15.110-08:00I think that the huge advantage of the huge dual s...I think that the huge advantage of the huge dual sport bikes is having the option to venture where you might otherwise not with a cruiser or other huge, heavy bike. Most probably will never see more than dirt roads but there's nothing wrong with that. I'm interested to see what you end up with...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-15648655870800814622015-12-23T18:24:57.184-08:002015-12-23T18:24:57.184-08:00Well said ...Well said ...VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-85519985070580251502015-12-23T18:16:57.320-08:002015-12-23T18:16:57.320-08:00Yep I agree, at most an 800cc. I'd love someth...Yep I agree, at most an 800cc. I'd love something a bit more dirt than my heavy Tiger, yet a bit more highway capable than my XT250. <br /><br />I am leaning toward the Honda CB500X.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-46997743831023704342015-12-23T18:12:08.790-08:002015-12-23T18:12:08.790-08:00Thanks for sharing your review. I'm up for the...Thanks for sharing your review. I'm up for the CB500X, it has such potential and checks off nearly everything on my list; if it would just stop raining long enough to go for a test ride. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-42883521454656988002015-12-22T14:35:29.630-08:002015-12-22T14:35:29.630-08:00Try as I do, Troubadour, I will never understand B...Try as I do, Troubadour, I will never understand BMW’s R1200GS/GSA. Is it really able to realize its advertised application, or is BMW just selling fantasies? Only once in the 3 to 4 years that I’ve been seriously dual-sporting have I seen a 1200GS/GSA on anything but pavement. It makes me wonder if there isn't actually some magical, adventure bike land to which only a 1200GS/GSA title of ownership will grant a rider access.<br /><br />IMHO: A dual-sport should be, at most, 800cc. I imagine a sweet spot somewhere between 400cc and 800cc--powerful enough for gear-laden travel at highway speeds (for when slab is unavoidable) and possessing nastiness-capable suspension. I sure as hell would NOT want to try to lift anything heftier than a gear-laden F800GS in off-road conditions, especially as I mostly ride alone.<br /><br />I’d never heard of CCM or CSC… It’ll be interesting to see what direction you take.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868114028772520290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-56361466176625803532015-12-21T21:15:44.089-08:002015-12-21T21:15:44.089-08:00Troubadour
I actually almost bought the CB500X w...Troubadour <br /><br />I actually almost bought the CB500X when I was looking at bikes in the spring before I bought the NC700s. I did a 45 minute test drive and was extremely impressed with the pick-up, it had great handling and it was the bike until the very well priced NC700 came my way. The CB500 is the little brother/sister to my bike. I wouldn't hesitate on the Honda. The nice thing about this bike is for you tall people it has a 32 inch seat height. I've ridden a few mid range the 300 and they handled well. Personally it was never about high cc's. I am very happy with my 700. I lije that BMW is doing a 300, but then it is going to be more than likely going to be more expensive than a comparable Honda offering. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-83519914440831716872015-12-20T19:35:03.368-08:002015-12-20T19:35:03.368-08:00I'd love a Ural, and is still on my list of bi...I'd love a Ural, and is still on my list of bikes for the ultimate off road camping rig. I'm waiting for the CSC RX3 to gain better footing and support base before pulling the trigger. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-69531049325391426672015-12-20T19:31:12.896-08:002015-12-20T19:31:12.896-08:00I rarely ride in traffic anymore, nor do I ride in...I rarely ride in traffic anymore, nor do I ride in large groups as I used to so the grunt is no longer a necessity for me. I much prefer to ride slow on a light, maneuverable bike and talk to the squirrels so a happy sub-500cc is big enough for the highway yet small enough to turn around in the weeds. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-32373997429366314942015-12-20T19:21:26.806-08:002015-12-20T19:21:26.806-08:00The CSC RX3 really piqued my interest when CSC ann...The CSC RX3 really piqued my interest when CSC announced it, but the odd wheel size turned me off. Why wouldn't they offer standard tire sizes?Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-25974617291251716732015-12-20T19:17:53.558-08:002015-12-20T19:17:53.558-08:00I'm drawn to the 390 Duke, and would be tempte...I'm drawn to the 390 Duke, and would be tempted to pull the trigger, but I love to explore remote gravel roads. KTM needs to get that adventure bike into production. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-2497065791787339682015-12-20T18:28:26.363-08:002015-12-20T18:28:26.363-08:00A fellow Uralisti with several motorcycles in the ...A fellow Uralisti with several motorcycles in the garage recently got one of the CSC RX3s, he seems to like it a lot. I'm with you on the thought that the behemoth motorcycles are sometimes too much for conditions. Then again, I drive the pickup truck of the motorcycle world so what do I know.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-76846178882137005412015-12-20T17:02:06.942-08:002015-12-20T17:02:06.942-08:00Excellent post Brad! Funnily enough, a Revzilla a...Excellent post Brad! Funnily enough, a Revzilla article has just started a thread on an NZ bike site discussing the trend away from big bikes. This is the link: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/177230-Downsizing-interesting-read . I'm a great supporter of light, maneuverable bikes with a bit of grunt (mainly because I'm an old codger!)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-19357835002481633042015-12-20T13:58:22.169-08:002015-12-20T13:58:22.169-08:00Brad, I've only been on the fringe of awarenes...Brad, I've only been on the fringe of awareness about all of the bikes above except for one and that's the CSC RX3 which I've been following very closely. In fact, a fair amount of time has been spent on that website and user forums (especially ADVrider) about the bike.<br /><br />I'm all in.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-36105659681990624152015-12-20T11:12:04.093-08:002015-12-20T11:12:04.093-08:00Mmm KTM, mmmm.Mmm KTM, mmmm.The Bridge Club Part 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/12046500431064314519noreply@blogger.com