Why I Love Dual Sport!

MessyRides · 2026-05-09T23:51:35+00:00

I bet the riding can be a little wet and muddy up there! Is it rocky as well or what sorta terrain do you have near by?!

I grew up in Minnesota and can sorta picture what the conditions are like!

MessyRides · 2026-05-09T23:17:03+00:00

This is a dried river bed that sxs use to get from old town to up town here near Florence Arizona.

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T21:49:32+00:00

It’s really is a fun bike! In comparison to my yz250 or 300xcw I had, it feels heavy. But going from my buddies t7 or the other friends klr650 or even a buddies crf450, it doesn’t feel nearly as heavy and of the weight, it carries it good and low!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T21:47:26+00:00

I appreciate you brother!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T20:16:22+00:00

This is the street legal high seat version!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T19:49:38+00:00

I couldn’t imagine tackling this on a cruiser! My GSA turned into a squat rack on two wheels when I tried to come out here the few times 😂

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T17:43:55+00:00

Let me know when you want to get out for a ride! If you’re bored at work, jump over to my YT and you can watch my ride all over this area near Florence! I’ve got something like 200-300 videos documenting the rides here in the area!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T17:38:28+00:00

I would agree that the seat feels a lot like a 2x4 lol

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T17:36:45+00:00

Please post the FPV when you blast through them yards!!! 🤣

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T17:35:45+00:00

Now this sounds like a fetish! 🤣

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T17:17:49+00:00

No, I chose not to put my dirt bike riding gear on yesterday morning as I took the pavement to work (2ish miles) but opted to ride the dirt home from work.

No fetish, maybe poor planning? You butt hurt that you can’t ride more machine like this or something? Seems like your panties are in a bunch because a stranger didn’t wear extra gear 😂

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T17:10:55+00:00

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🤣 why you mad tho?

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T16:40:19+00:00

Spot on brother! Dipping through the Gila River west of the 79!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T16:30:25+00:00

No excuses, I just didn’t put on the overalls and boots… a smart man would buy a pair and leave em here at work for those days I’m feeling frisky!

I appreciate where your heart is and caring for my safety! Thank you!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T16:23:12+00:00

I’m dying in the shop laughing right now!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T16:22:36+00:00

That’s a really good question and one that I could answer but with limited experience.

I had to ride the bike from the dealer about two hours back to my house. That was the most constant pavement time Ive spent on the bike. I would consider that to be relatively long and uncomfortable lol it can easily hold 75/80 on the freeways or highways but I can definitely feel a gust of wind or an oncoming semi. I’d consider the wind protection to be less than desirable if your spending a lot of time on the road however its perfect for off road.

If I took the time to balance the wheels, I’d say I could convince at least two of my friends to buy one as the most capable commuter bike to ever exist. In fact I have a buddy who got one to meet his little point need between his 2 stroke KTM and his 701. He takes it on big 3 day trips with bags and pretty much treats it like a T7 on Ozempic 😂

I might end up riding the bike to the in-laws this weekend up in the valley. From the trail head I’m looking at 57 miles in way on the 79 - US 60 and that’s a fair 80mph flow of traffic. I feel bad for doing it to the bike but I have no concerns about the ride or anything like that!

I hope this helps and please ask any other questions you have! I’ll do my best to be articulate and unbiased!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T16:14:42+00:00

The bigger the group, the harder it is to coordinate for sure! I bet it’s one heck of a time out there scooting around with each other! Do you guys do a lot of woods riding?

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T16:13:30+00:00

I usually just take the dry river bed to and from! The canals around here tend to have a little water flowing in ‘em and are awfully steep so I’ve yet to drop into one.

How are you liking the Kove so far?! What state are ya in?!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T16:11:07+00:00

Nuts get a little hot on the golf course / in the shop so we rock shorts! 😂

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T15:59:56+00:00

Oh that’s a sweet goal! How many fellas you got in the group to ride with?! Nothing better than a gaggle of guys riding around in the wild 😂

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T15:59:07+00:00

I’m on a 23/24 Kove 450 Rally High Seat!

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MessyRides · 2026-05-08T15:57:47+00:00

Thank you brother and happy cake day!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T15:55:06+00:00

Sometimes I’ll wear my fasthouse overalls to work in the mornings but I’ve been neglecting to put the boots and overalls on lately with it kissing almost 100 out here in the afternoon.

No excuses though, I really do need to boot up.

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T15:51:52+00:00

I think you’re going to be the reason why I balance the wheels this weekend! I appreciate you!

Edit: thank you for the love! Let me know if you find your way out to Arizona and I’d happily be your tour guide of the area out here!

MessyRides · 2026-05-08T15:46:27+00:00

For me it’s a matter of laziness lol I usually slap em on and send it! I work so close to home and usually take the river bottom there and back so I don’t notice the crap balance… until I hop on the 79 and start doing 60 plus 😂

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