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Grumpy Mutt
- Joined
- May 27, 2009
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- Location
- Brits - North West
- Bike
- Honda XL650V Transalp
Just want to get a bit more information guys and girls
I want to buy a ds bike this year in the US to commute to work and back on gravel road - about 25 miles one way
Later the year I want to take 10 days leave and ride to Colorado from Kansas, about 5 hours to the starting point of a BDR.
I am a bit of a Honda fan but am I correct in saying that the DR might be a better choice to carry luggage (only two soft panniers and a tailpack)
Never rode a DRZ....how reliable are they?
Reliability: did Honda sort the issue with the rocker cam or something like that where the head did bot get enough oil in later than 2012 models?
Subframe still a weak link on the Honda and is there a way to strengthen it?
Will keep an eye on the thread
Don't suggest other bikes than the three in the pist please.
All three these bikes are available new for $7k but I'll be looking at later used models
I want to buy a ds bike this year in the US to commute to work and back on gravel road - about 25 miles one way
Later the year I want to take 10 days leave and ride to Colorado from Kansas, about 5 hours to the starting point of a BDR.
I am a bit of a Honda fan but am I correct in saying that the DR might be a better choice to carry luggage (only two soft panniers and a tailpack)
Never rode a DRZ....how reliable are they?
Reliability: did Honda sort the issue with the rocker cam or something like that where the head did bot get enough oil in later than 2012 models?
Subframe still a weak link on the Honda and is there a way to strengthen it?
Will keep an eye on the thread
Don't suggest other bikes than the three in the pist please.
All three these bikes are available new for $7k but I'll be looking at later used models
