That would be sweet. My buddys dad is selling his 2004 KTM 560 that I have been thinking about picking up and making a supermoto

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1997 ext cab STX 4.0L 4x4
3 inch body lift withwith BFG all terrain's
Kenwood headunit, kicker 6x8 speakers all around, and 2 12" rockford P3's with a 900 watt rms amp.
35w 8000k HID headlights
projector fogs with 8000k HID's
warn manual hubs

My aunt's boyfriend has a K1200 BMW and a 56 BMW, that 1200 he rides pretty much year round up your way in west bend, the 56 rarely comes out, but both are awesome machines

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01 Ranger XLT 4.0 Auto stepside 4wd
MODS: K&N drop in with silencer removed, throttle cable mod, HID 6000k, dual exhaust, euro tails, stock rims with 265/75r16 Enduro runway M/Ts (winter tires), bucket seats, center console, and black plastic inside, white gauges, 2 P.Miller 12s with 2 800 watt Pioneer amps, Kenwood deck and Kicker 6x8 in front and pioneer 6x8s in the rear(soon to match the front)

i almost forgot about the XR1200. thats the only harley that i would ever like to own. i love how it looks

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2004 ford ranger 2.3 2wd. flowmaster 40. sony xplode head unit. 30x9.50x15 turbostar ATs. stock jeep wrangler wheels, painted black. ebay taillights. few more cosmetic upgrades

yes i was looking into a street bike. not for stunting or anything like that mainly to get around. im going to be driving about 30 min trips everyday.

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2001 EDGE V6 4.0
Off road lights, mustang dome, 2011 seats, 2011 front and rear lights, Cranked t-bars, bed lights, bike racks, bed cover, hurculined, P/A, BFG TA K/O 31x10.5x15, Cobra 29ltw nw, class III hitch

in that case i would go with the Ninja 250r, or maybe if youre experianced go with the Ninja 650r

take in mind, those two are Sport bikes, not Super Sports, theyre fast, fun, easy to handle, but they arent gonna top out around 180 mph like a stock Gixxer 1k does, and they'll take corners alot softer than a CBR could ever take one, if youre gonna be hauling your gf around alot, id go with the 650r just because they have a larger passenger cushion compared to any other sports bike.

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Look at late 90s Hoda VFR750s. They were rated the best bike made for years. they dont do anything the best , I.E. not the fastest ,most comy best handling, but do eveything well. You can still get a well cared for model for under 4k. I had a 96 and used it for a sport bike and a tourer.

If you want to go Italian look for a Aprila Futura. Much more rare, a bit tempermaental, but it out VFRs the VFR. (My current bike)[

I know a few guys that traded harleys for BMWs and never looked back. I dont blame them neither.

The XR1200 is sweet looking. What I would like to see is the Vrod engine in a Harley Touring Frame.

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03 Super Duty w/7.3, 72 F250 w/390, 99 Ranger XLT Off Road 3.0, 5spd, 4x4, 06 H-D Ultra Classic, well kinda, it looks like a StreetGlide

Whats the difference between a Harley and a vacuum cleaner?


... the location of the dirt bag

If you are going to be riding for any type of distance or if you are taking the girlfriend for rides then a supersport may not be your best choice.

If you like the sporbike style then i would look into the sport touring options such as the,
Yamaha Fz6R
Kawasaki ninja 650R
Suzuki Sv650

With a bike like this you will still get the sporty look as well as comfort closer to a cruiser... also it will be a much more comfortable (and safe feeling) ride for your GF as well as a more forgivable bike for new riders
I have talked to many guys while out on rides that are on supersports like the CBR600rr, Ninja Zx6R, R6, GSXR etc... and they say they have a tough time riding for more than an hour (some even less) not to say it cant be done but it is a lot less enjoyable because of he aggressive riding position

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2003 Ford Ranger XLT Ext. Cab
4.0L 2wd
3" Body Lift, 33" BFG A/T
Straight Pipe
more.. just ask

i think you should seriously consider my ninja 250r i have for sale
brand new, save a $1000 over dealer cost, easily still save big even with shipping to texas................

\/\/\/\/click the link

2011 kawi ninja 250r

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'02 Ranger Supercab, 4.0l, 4x4
Magnaflow catback duals, SB cold air intake
16" Bridgestone Blizzaks, Bilstein HD's

http://kenoconnorracing.com/ for all your 2 & 4 stroke engine atv/bike/sled/jetski needs !!!!
http://www.blasterforum.com/members/awk08-5502/

Id say x2 on the supermoto bikes, drz400, i have one to cruise on and its pretty sweet, you can pick them up really cheap too.

as far as helmets DONT go cheap stick with a shoei, arai, or agv not something to mess with when it comes to that kind of stuff.

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2004 v6 3.0 2wd

Zamp makes good helmets and they are cheap as hell. like you can get a full faced helmet for under $50 and they are DOT and snell approved.

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1998 ranger extended cab, 2wd, 4.0 ohv, 5 speed, sony xploid 52 4 way watt radio, 2 pair of pioneer 240 watt speakers, Cobra 29 LX LCD CB radio pushing 100 watts, k&n air filter, 15 inch exploder wheels, dual exhaust with 4 inch stainless tips, 2 12 inch subs with a 1000 watt amp just for the hell of it!

new project: dirt track modified racing at the local saturday night track.

I'd say Dual Sport, they are so fun, light on the street and fun on fire roads, gravel roads, and some off road stuff, best of both worlds.

KLR650, DR650, XR650L, are all priced well. If you want a really comfortable Sport Touring bike, go with a Yamaha FZ1.

Like was said, don't skimp on a helmet or good riding gear. My son just hit a deer last week, the helmet saved his life, but all he had on was jeans, T shirt and gloves . He was doing 55 - 60 mph. He has a broken bone in his left hand and road rash all over.

From the local news paper.

Lincoln County, MO — A Wright City man was left with minor injuries after the motorcycle he was riding struck a deer Wednesday evening in Lincoln County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened at 6:25 p.m. on Route J, 0.2 of a mile south of Big Creek.
Anthony Brohammer, 18, was riding a 1992 Honda motorcycle south when the vehicle struck a deer. Brohammer, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle.
Brohammer was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph West Hospital

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2011 XL 2.3 5 Speed

Just cause its dot approved doesnt mean its good, how much is your head worth? Helmets arent cheapa good ones gonna be $300-600 and a good rule of thumb is if u hit your head and get a concussion its done, so sketch seeing guys wear the same helmet after getting wadded up. Not good!

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2004 v6 3.0 2wd

Is that so.....

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CVMA 45-1 WISCONSIN
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association
http://45-1cvma.org
03 Super Duty w/7.3, 72 F250 w/390, 99 Ranger XLT Off Road 3.0, 5spd, 4x4, 06 H-D Ultra Classic, well kinda, it looks like a StreetGlide