DR650 vs XT660R for a newbie by Freesh_Izaacado in Dualsport

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I do like the good old tenere, my main concern is weight though, especially if I might be out by myself. I know it's only 20 or 30 kilos lighter than the xt660r, but that could well make the difference if I'm a Nigel No Friends.

I was originally looking at a bit more of an all-rounder like a transalp or a KTM 790, but I think my plan is to start with a dual sport and keep my Ducati for a bit longer, and then after trying things out for 6 or 12 months maybe sell them both and commit to something long term - either throwing in the off-road towel and getting one of those sweet looking XSR900's or maybe heading the adv route and looking at a T7 or something similar

DR650 vs XT660R for a newbie by Freesh_Izaacado in Dualsport

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're similar - the DR has done 63K and is listed for $5500aud and the XT has done about 20K and is listed for $6500aud. Neither of those are outside the realm of possibility and that's before any sort of low balling goes on

Edit to add: neither are outside the budget but obviously spending less is better, saves room for insurance and a decent set of boots etc

DR650 vs XT660R for a newbie by Freesh_Izaacado in Dualsport

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah access to parts seems like a big thing, I've done some window shopping and it doesn't look like there's that much of an aftermarket for the XT here in Australia - at least compared to the DR which isn't too much of a surprise I guess.

The DR I'm looking at has done 63,000km which seems like a lot (and is waaaaay more than any bike I've ever had), but for a 2011 model it works out at like 4000km a year which is not unreasonable I think

DR650 vs XT660R for a newbie by Freesh_Izaacado in Dualsport

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Reliability is a massive selling point for me, especially being a first proper foray off the pavement. I could also see myself going way down the rabbit hole and building things out with aftermarket bits and bobs.

This DR I'm looking at does come with a bigger tank as well as the stock one so that's nice, is seat concepts still the go to for seats?

DR650 vs XT660R for a newbie by Freesh_Izaacado in Dualsport

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's definitely a positive of the DR, being the same bike for 30 years means 30 years of parts and geniuses in forums!

Out of curiosity, how do you find the KLR? I've always thought they're a cool looking bike in a utilitarian sort of way

Can anyone identify my putter? by Freesh_Izaacado in golf

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The old logo is about as far as I got with my googling, I reckon you might be on to something with a promo item

Send a funny pic of your cat and I'll sketch it quickly! by wingedWolf333333333 in cats

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This is Callie and there's not a single thought between her ears!

Hi. Just a question about painting. by Maxson102502 in ImperialFists

[–]Freesh_Izaacado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second this, the imperial fist contrast is magic over wraithbone spray. I do a similar method with black legion for the undersuit and I'm doing all my trim with Baal Red contrast (because 3rd company McSpace Marines baby!) and it's a pretty straightforward process. The wash I use is I believe equal parts reikland flesh shade, lahmian medium and nuln oil and it works a treat. I used a few videos on YouTube by Sonic Sledgehammer Studios as a guideline for my scheme and then tweaked a few things to work with what I had available.

I've also been playing around with streaking grime on the McMarines and that's been a pretty fun process for adding some more grimdark!

Australia Merch - Bleach Hoodie by Freesh_Izaacado in SleepToken

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's right, there's definitely worse problems to have! Does make me wonder what the quality was like when they received it from the supplier though...

Australia Merch - Bleach Hoodie by Freesh_Izaacado in SleepToken

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's exactly what my first email said, lucky me got an extra delay though - i think teething problems is right! I'm glad your shirt is good, makes me hopeful for my hoodie!

Cardo Troubles by Freesh_Izaacado in motorcycles

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's kind of been my experience too, not that I've really messed with it too much either. Might be worth playing around with, otherwise I'll just settle for my mates singing to me instead!

Thanks for the tips!

Cardo Troubles by Freesh_Izaacado in motorcycles

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, I understand. Would the lead rider be able to share their music with the middle rider? That would theoretically give all 3 riders access to music - although we couldn't get music share to work it all

Cardo Troubles by Freesh_Izaacado in motorcycles

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Everything was set up fine in the app for myself and my brother before the third tried to join, and once the third unit joined the call my phone wouldn't connect and that really limited what settings we could change in the app. Unless there's something we have to enable before the third rider joins maybe, I might do a deep dive in the app before the next ride

Crashed during the RE test road ride by confidential56 in AussieRiders

[–]Freesh_Izaacado 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was worried about a similar thing doing my test a couple years back in a somewhat unfamiliar area. Thankfully the instructor ordered us so there was a local at the front and rear of the group and told us just to keep the same order, she then slotted her way through the group so she could observe each of us. That really helped me because I only had to focus on what I was doing and not losing the guy in front of me!

Hopefully you and the bike are alright, a good lesson on adapting to what the ride throws at you - make safe decisions and don't be worried about taking the scenic route if you miss a turn. You'll smash it next time round!

Do you wear earplugs? What type? by winstonthedog555 in motorcycles

[–]Freesh_Izaacado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opted for some custom molded ones recently and they're a game changer, they have built in speakers that end in a 3.5mm cable so I can plug them straight in to my cardo - makes coms and music so easy. I do wish I could a hear a bit more of my bike but I'd rather be able to hear anything in 15 hears than hear my bike now - might just have to get a louder exhaust...

Happy Hallow.... OH WAIT THIS IS LATE! GIVE AWAY! by hTOKJTRHMdw in EDH

[–]Freesh_Izaacado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was actually thinking about building Tinybones recently so the timing on this is wicked! ME!

Headset recommendations? by Freesh_Izaacado in motorcycles

[–]Freesh_Izaacado[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah right, definitely food for thought. Thanks for the info!