The Universe got tired of me faffing about; sometimes coveting this ATV, sometimes lusting after that motorcycle, always in terror of debt, and deeply saddened by the passing of a dog. The Universe threw up its hands in frustration and gave me a solid bitch slap.
Thanks, I needed that.
The machine for me, demonstrated in 13 minutes of excellent cinematography, is highlighted in the video below… as it traverses the Athabaskan Sand Dunes. If you’re interested in cheap bikes, well spoken fellows who aren’t afraid to mull over a bit of philosophy, or Canadian sand dunes I implore you to watch. What better thing are you doing with your time?
And so the decision was made.
Awesome! That looks like altogether too much fun. One suggestion would be a larger fuel tank. That was the only complaint I had for my Suzuki DR.
I have plans for carrying extra fuel, though it hasn’t mattered yet.
Well I guessed wrong …I though the Ural with sidecar would be your choice…
I’m too cheap. I bought a brand new 2020 Yamaha TW 200 for $4500 out the door. Roughly 1/4 of a well kitted out Ural. Nothing with a license plate can compete with that! A Ural would be awesome but I’ll have fun on the little TW like I have fun with my tiny plywood boat.
My favorite line: “Braking requires the foresight of a retirement planner”
HAAHAAHAHAhahahaha!!!!
I like that one too.
Also it’s good to know I’m not the only person who still uses the phrase “built like a brick shithouse”.
So you’re gonna be smart enough not to take it around “dead man’s curve”, eh?
oh, bother. Sigh. What the heck is going on here….In addition to the other crap I have…yep, also a TW200 with lots of mods. Great little bikes and many times much more entertaining than my bigger XR. Add in a gel seat pad, some good racks, wider aftermarket pegs and some handlebar risers and you’ll be off to a good start. If you can find an old Yamaha XT350 steel tank and swap that out for the original, it’ll give you some more range.
I checked out your blog. You’ve got some very cool machines, especially the Halfinger. I’ve been bolting crap on the little TW as fast as I can get them delivered (and pay cash). Mostly kitting up for survival/camping/hunting/fishing. Probably won’t do any major mechanical upgrades.
Thanks AC, you should see all the junk I haven’t posted on that blog. Hop on over to the TW200 forum and watch the classifieds section, you’ll get quite a few deals. Biggest issue right off the bat – they run lean due to EPA silliness. Rejet them to run a bit richer and you’ll have a much happier bike. After that it’s personal preference, but the rejet is mandatory. TW’s have a huge following, and for good reason. Welcome to the clan.
Congratulations AC. Excellent choice that will provide years of enjoyment. As one who still mourns a dog’s passing after 30 years I sympathize with your grief. Finally adopted a small emergency backup dog from a shelter and for the last 10 years she rides shotgun on the motorcycle with me.
Wonderful series.
Thanks.