Well that test ride didnt last long

[phil w]

So I let the XT go today and going to go old skool air cooled.
I have some choices
DR350 maybe too small
XT600 or Tenere. Proper bike Love this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=320354225380
DR650. Grunty
Dominator. Sometimes all I hear is fragile but love them
XR600. maybe too enduro focused with its gearing
Realistically this does free up some cash as I need a 4 wheeled tool also as I have a bit of work lined up during the summer and freezing/ heavy rainy days I dont have to rely soley on the bike

[Sharribee]

Ahh, you changed your mind again then Phil

[Mabels Old Man]

Bloody hell half past three you were talking about keeping it

[phil w]

I know its just that god damn stuttery fuelin I dont like, all I really like is the sound. But hey thats a single cylinder for you. I keep crackin the XRs throttle to hear the GPMG go off I just let the auction run and it went

[digitalcaptive]

Get yourself a cheap old twin and a van........this TA is gonna be a cheapy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-HONDA-XL-...1%7C240%3A1318

[phil w]

Wel won a very good lookin DR350 on E bay. Minimalist touring

[Cabby]

That looks nice Phil....(if it's that Planet xxxx bloke)...

Similar to your XR400 ?


Or did I miss you selling it.........I can't keep up......

[winxp-master]

I can't keep up......

Neither can anyone else it's ok

[phil w]

That looks nice Phil....(if it's that Planet xxxx bloke)...

Similar to your XR400 ?


Or did I miss you selling it.........I can't keep up......

I think its fun test riding bikes I should write my own dual sport review magazine
Yes thats the one . Black DR350 with 4k miles plus a bit.
Very similar to the XR except everytime I go out with guys on DRs the road work seems much nicer. I was thinkin of going for another XR4 and changing it with large tank better dual sport/road tires and a fully comfy seat. Cabbage gets an easy 70 on his DR which is great for me if they do do that. Hey if it doesnt fit the bill ,test ride will be over
One thing with DR 350s is easy resale, they seem to be getting more popular

[phil w]

Well went along to see DR with my wad of cash and first thing I noticed was it looked scruffier than the pics, not bad for a 10 yr ol off roader but not the same. Chain and sprockets on ad were described as new and Mike who came with me spotted it needs a new chain and the guy said " they were new 18 months ago".
Then I thought ok have a look at the docs and the log book was the old style with an address from Abergavenny, not Abertillery where I was looking at the bike. His explanation was he never puts his name on log books as it bumps up the owners. Alarm bells rang and I gave him £10 to cover his advertising and walked away.

So new test ride planned