I'm thinking about grabbing an enclosed v-nose like that one. How are they to tow around, compared to an open/mesh utility trailer?
And it's still pretty comfy to tour on the back roads. They use a nice thick seat, which is unusual for anything that is marketed for dualsport use.
It's a good policy. Not much wrenching on a bike is really hard, but a lot of it has tricks that make things faster/safer/easier. Tires fall into that category, but even then a super stiff sidewall can turn the process into more exercise than you wanted that day. Some jobs, like brake work are better if you have someone experienced there to double check the work. Valve adjustments sound like a nightmare, but it's just some easy math, a magnet and fighting with a rubber gasket for an hour (screw you Honda!)
Step 1) Have a bike that women want to talk about. I think that's about it.
I'm in awe of how much growth this community has seen. I was on a work trip for a few days and expected to come back to 30 people, I was pretty hyped... But we're on track for 300 by the weekend!
They suck at everything... but they can DO everything. They're also cheap, even brand new, so they tend to be a first bike for a lot of people.
Tire changes usually involve some suffering. I do the dirt bikes often enough, that I know how to do it, but I'd rather someone else do it.
When I had a CRF250L, I'd regularly have women come up and ask how heavy it is, because they're thinking of buying one. I'd put the bike on the ground and show them how to lift it. So... weirdest thing is dropping my bike intentionally to let women pick it up for me.
That AT looks well loved. Did you try out the new one yet?
And here's another generation for the small community logo. It's hard to get a good motorcycle pic in a round image, because bikes are kinda ... horizontal. Squished anime guy is as close as I could get.
This is the full image I got for a lemming on a motorcycle, I cropped it a bit and added it to the title. If anyone has something better, please submit.
I had the CRF250L for about 8 years, and I loved that little thing. But no, long trips were not great. The KLR is WAY more comfortable.