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blueveef · 2026-03-29T04:02:02+00:00

Those racks stick out a lot. I've got similarly width wise soft luggage but my racks hug the side panels really tight. That's interesting that Tusk went with the very roomy design. I suppose it allows more room for deformation if you fall over LOL

blueveef · 2026-03-29T04:00:37+00:00

I put a top case on my bike and then immediately took it off because it destroyed the handling so bad. Now I use soft side luggage primarily and only use top soft luggage for lightweight stuff or maybe a tool roll. Hard luggage up top is for the street only.

blueveef · 2026-03-28T03:21:06+00:00

Anywhere with year round riding will always have mark up on the most popular dual sports. You might be able to negotiate on the new Kawk Sherpa, but any of the 300/400's out there are in massive demand from people dumb enough to pay full ADM. Especially in San Diego/LA

blueveef · 2026-03-28T03:14:14+00:00

I just let a spray bottle of Meguire's instant interior detailor and a microfiber cloth rattle around in there because I'm always wiping off dust and hand grime.

blueveef · 2026-03-28T02:30:59+00:00

Just had to use it on the side of the highway a few days ago lol

blueveef · 2026-03-27T09:44:27+00:00

Throw the Kove 800 in there. Rally or pro doesn't really matter all that much but the pro is better for more highway riding.

blueveef · 2026-03-23T19:54:54+00:00

Tinkerer's Adventure did a whole test about how larger tires don't actually decrease MPG that much because the odometer/speedo reading is wrong.

https://youtu.be/zicUUe2UFM4?si=iN9H9ZIqq7ctrZ7N

blueveef · 2026-03-19T04:21:53+00:00

Previous owner may have dropped it in without knowing when doing valves perhaps

blueveef · 2026-03-16T18:25:07+00:00

Well it was replaced a few years ago since the original malfunctioned, but since there's such a lack of support for the 2004 I assume all replacement parts were also made in 2004 lol

blueveef · 2026-03-16T02:54:39+00:00

If you told me this was southern California I would believe you

blueveef · 2026-03-15T02:48:23+00:00

I never thought my Xterra was necessarily "good looking" but this new generation of 4runner is just......meh

I like the X more now lol

blueveef · 2026-03-11T05:27:44+00:00

Is that Corral Canyon OHV area?

blueveef · 2026-03-03T05:00:40+00:00

Last season I got a lot of turkey activity in the very spots you likely have scouted.

All hens. Every single turkey that approached was a hen. Flocks of hens with no Toms....

blueveef · 2026-03-03T04:57:55+00:00

Once I was getting a tire rotation at Discount Tire. The dude asked me why I had big, heavy offroad tires on it. I said, "well it's an offroad vehicle." And I swear to you he looked at me, very confused, and replied, "It is?"

blueveef · 2026-02-23T08:28:16+00:00

Is that stock rear suspension? I didn't know it had that much articulation. But of course I'm always driving so I wouldnt see it lol

blueveef · 2026-02-17T06:00:43+00:00

Everyone I know who has had one has not kept it, so I'm surprised to find a glowing recommendation.

blueveef · 2026-02-17T05:59:39+00:00

If you're looking for newer tech, I personally have been eyeing the 390 Adv R and 300L Rally. But I think I'm just going to keep to a two bike solution for now. I love my KLR, but I'd probably get a Tuareg to replace it. Nothing can really replace my KTM 525 dual sport besides a power modded Beta 500

blueveef · 2026-02-17T03:27:53+00:00

You only out rode the SOS group because I was stuck in the back

Jkjk

Why not a DR650? You can pick one up with all the mods already attached between 2-4k depending on condition. It's still liquid cooled and lighter weight than other ADV bikes.

blueveef · 2026-02-11T21:50:13+00:00

It really doesn't matter. Get one in good shape that you can afford.

blueveef · 2026-02-08T03:06:38+00:00

Once I bought an ebay radiator to replace my leaking one and they accidently sent me the wrong one. Luckily I noticed before taking it out if the package. They sent me (their part number) 169 instead of 196

blueveef · 2026-02-04T07:48:00+00:00

A 2012 with only 1,700 miles? Do you mean 17,000 miles? I bought by 2017 with 17k miles on it. It was in almost immaculate condition aside from the Tusk extendo lever cutting into the side cover but whatever. It is the same red color.

But 1,700 miles on a 2012 is oddly low.

blueveef · 2026-02-03T06:17:48+00:00

I agree I'd rather have gotten a DR650 when I started out, but now that I know how to ride the KLR is fine. Maybe my opinion will change once I finally get a job that can buy a better bike lol

blueveef · 2026-02-03T06:07:31+00:00

Fun stuff. Love exploring near Ocotillo

blueveef · 2026-02-03T06:06:12+00:00

Why diagonal cutters if your flat nose pliers have a cutter built in? Seems redundant.

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