Considering selling my Ducati and buying... [Archive]

Taz

19th April 2009, 16:32

A DRZ/KLX400 as I want to get back into adventure riding. I have a GS BMW but want to get something more trailable. Of all my bikes I feel that I coild part with my 900ss Final edition over the BMW or the Guzzi. Had an off road only DRZ that I bought new in 2000 so I know the bike will fit me (or me fit the bike). If I got the DRZ/KLX then i'd probably sell the KDX also as I'm just not using it. So my question is....... Does the DRZ do the road miles ok to get me to the trails??.
Don't really want a DR650 as to big and heavy........ Had an XT600 a couple of years ago and that also was too big and heavy for real off road stuff.

Any advice/tips/comments/trolls appreciated

Andy.

bart

19th April 2009, 17:18

You are in luck. I'm looking at selling my K6 very soon.

DRZ's are great, if you live fairly close to the trails. I have a blast on mine, but I'm now finding that I need something bigger. I'm traveling further and further to find different tracks. 500km in a day is torture. I did 250km today, and that was about far enough.

Once you get to the shitty trails, it all becomes worth while.

marks

19th April 2009, 17:19

buggsubique

19th April 2009, 17:31

Mate I just sold mine recently but only cos I wanted a bike that I could happily do roads on all day. I was using my DR-Z for up to 200km day rides, much of the distance being on the road. 300km is a long day on a DRZ I found, but then I also did the DB1K on it this year and it was still great to ride - jsut can't expect it to sit with the "big" bikes all day is all. But it would easily pull to 130 and sit at 120 all day...just a bit high revving I guess.

If Money grew on trees I would still own one for trail biased adv riding.

NordieBoy

19th April 2009, 17:39

jsut can't expect it to sit with the "big" bikes all day is all. But it would easily pull to 130 and sit at 120 all day...just a bit high revving I guess.

Yep except...
"jsut can't expect it to sit all day is all."
Would be more accurate :D

Tony W

19th April 2009, 19:32

Any pix of your Duc ?

Richard Mc F

19th April 2009, 20:27

Any pix of your Duc ?

Oi what you thinking there:Oi:

Eddieb

19th April 2009, 20:45

Any pix of your Duc ?

I could sell you an 888

Tony W

19th April 2009, 20:48

I could sell you an 888

Pix........

Eddieb

19th April 2009, 20:53

Pix........

10 bloody characters

Taz

19th April 2009, 21:47

Any pix of your Duc ?

Will post some when I can get on the other computer.......

bart

19th April 2009, 21:54

better not sell it before cnut hill

Don't worry. Cnut is pretty high on my priority list at the moment.

Taz

20th April 2009, 21:13

Ducati 900FE. Number 097 of 500 made for the world market. 300 were made for the US market but had a different engine. 12000km's. Beautiful.

YellowDog

20th April 2009, 21:25

I think you would regret selling that beautiful Duc. You will miss the quality motion that not many bikes have.

Taz

20th April 2009, 21:30

I think you would regret selling that beautiful Duc. You will miss the quality motion that not many bikes have.

Maybe.... Probably.... But i'd miss my BMW R1100GS and Motoguzzi V1000SP more I think. :)

YellowDog

21st April 2009, 06:21

Maybe.... Probably.... But i'd miss my BMW R1100GS and Motoguzzi V1000SP more I think. :)
Well keep them all.

It's like giving away a close family member (except for the wife).

Taz

23rd April 2009, 22:14

OK. will swap duke for DRZ/KLX/WR/EXC/TTR/DR/XR250L etc. Anyone keen??

Waihou Thumper

24th April 2009, 09:51

OK. will swap duke for DRZ/KLX/WR/EXC/TTR/DR/XR250L etc. Anyone keen??

I have a more than capable traillie, adventure machine if interested...
2004 Fe450e Husaberg, road legal and only 70 odd hours....Lightest of the Enduro, trail bikes out there fully fueled!
Interested?

Taz

24th April 2009, 22:55

I have a more than capable traillie, adventure machine if interested...
2004 Fe450e Husaberg, road legal and only 70 odd hours....Lightest of the Enduro, trail bikes out there fully fueled!
Interested?

PM sent..........

Tony W

25th April 2009, 10:59

Road legal 2005 DR-Z250, adventurised.

Taz

25th April 2009, 19:25

Road legal 2005 DR-Z250, adventurised.

What you on about??

jafar

25th April 2009, 19:44

What you on about??

I think he is interested in a straight swap for your Ducati :spanking:

Taz

25th April 2009, 21:37

I think he is interested in a straight swap for your Ducati :spanking:

Well it doesn't cost extra on this site to use more words :shifty:

Tony W - Use more words or PM me. :)

Ducati is worth around 8k........

jafar

25th April 2009, 21:45

Well it doesn't cost extra on this site to use more words :shifty:

Tony W - Use more words or PM me. :)

Ducati is worth around 8k........

You going to bring it on the ride tomorrow ?:innocent:

LBD

25th April 2009, 21:46

Maybe.... Probably.... But i'd miss my BMW R1100GS and Motoguzzi V1000SP more I think. :)

Keep the DUC...Keep the DUC...Keep the DUC...Keep the DUC...Keep the DUC...Keep the DUC...Keep the DUC...Keep the DUC...Keep the DUC....I am not biased...Keep the DUC...Keep the DUC...

trade the GS1100 in on a GS800 IMO

Taz

25th April 2009, 21:47

No. Nathan has BMX champs tomorrow...... Unless it's rained off.

jafar

25th April 2009, 21:51

Hope he does well on the BMX then

GO NATHAN

Tony W

26th April 2009, 08:11

Well it doesn't cost extra on this site to use more words :shifty:

Tony W - Use more words or PM me. :)

Ducati is worth around 8k........

I must think every bastard is a mind reader.
One of the boys now has an excess 250. He wants to shift it, but upon consultation a Ducati was not an option.
A Harley would be.
My apologies for any bullshit. :bye:

(love those Guzzis) :Punk:

jafar

26th April 2009, 08:39

I must think every bastard is a mind reader.
One of the boys now has an excess 250. He wants to shift it, but upon consultation a Ducati was not an option.
A Harley would be.
My apologies for any bullshit. :bye:

(love those Guzzis) :Punk:

He would rather have a harley than a Ducati ?:shit:

Taz

26th April 2009, 09:31

Hey harley's ok. Thought I'd float the idea of a swap/trade on kb first. Will list bikes on trademe today.

Taz

28th April 2009, 21:55

Test rode a New WR250R and an 05 WR450F.

WR250R surprised me as to how well it went. Felt a little heavy though. Engine was real smooth and it would pull to 135km/h without feeling stressed. Valve checks are every 40,000kms too.

WR450F was just great. Hard seat, minor vibes but awesome on the road, albeit a little buzzy with the 15/50 gearing. Very awesome on the gravel even though it was on street tyres. Better than I was expecting. 160km/h on my private test track too... Think it needs a 6th gear though.

Now to test ride the DRZ400/KTM450/520/525 etc.....

Hmmm....