Re: [emrat:12551] Tiger 800 for BCDR?

Hey Jim,

The BMWs were the big 1200/1250 GSs. My BIL really enjoyed the ride. Please take pics and keep us updated.

-Jim

On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 11:44 AM <adam@vexingworkshop.com> wrote:

Honestly, I'd love to try a ride like this on my '71 R75/5.


Dec 7, 2020, 11:43 by sean1881@gmail.com:

> My wife and I have ridden KTM 350/450 from Denver to Crested Butte and back for one of the KTM rallies.  A very durable ride.  You have to refuel them often enough to get adequate butt breaks :)
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> My reasoning is that the bike is for the trail not the road, so where are you going to be focusing the function of the bike on the trip? I understand your concerns about riding a small bike that far, but it's only a couple of hours. Conversely you're going to be riding a lot more on the dirt, possibly for days on end. I would think that you could overcome the road part easier on a small bike than fighting a bigger bike through tough terrain for days. 
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> I have both a WR250R and the KTM you saw last year, and I know that the lighter bike always is easier to ride through the tough stuff. And I don't cringe when the WR is laying on its side on a hill. 
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> On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 11:29 Jim Baker <> beaker@pobox.com> > wrote:
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>> What got me thinking down this road was the detour we took to Lake City on the Montrose weekend this year.  I loved doing it, and would have loved it more with the right bike, but I don't relish the idea of riding a 400 out to Montrose from the Springs.  
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>> On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 11:27 AM Jim Baker <>> beaker@pobox.com>> > wrote:
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>>> Steve, that is EXACTLY the debate we are having; the issue is getting TO the trails we want to ride, and doing it without support vehicles or a home base to leave gear at.  That's why I ruled out the big ADVs; we've been discussing things like the DRZ650, F650GS, or even the new Honda 500.  I was thinking anything smaller than a 650 would just be too much of a chore on the highway.  I wanted some feedback on whether we'd regret getting into the 650-800 class.
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>>> Cheers,
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>>> Jim
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>>> On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 11:20 AM Steve Smith <>>> shmitty74@gmail.com>>> > wrote:
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>>>> JB, if you're looking for a bike just for the CBDR and not planning to use it for everyday use afterwards, you might consider a smaller dual sport like a Suzuki DRZ 400 or Yamaha WR250R. They're both road legal and weigh a couple hundred pounds less. Could be important going over Engineer pass and other difficult places. Besides that you can train for off road riding without worrying about screwing up your $10k+ ADV. Just a thought. 
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>>>> On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 11:14 Jim Baker <>>>> beaker@pobox.com>>>> > wrote:
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>>>>> Thanks, Jim.  Were the BMWs the big 1200s, or the new 800 twins?  Good to know someone got an 1150 thru there.
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>>>>> On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 9:20 AM Jim Kerick <>>>>> jim.kerick@gmail.com>>>>> > wrote:
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>>>>>> A brother in law did one of their rides a few years back on a KTM 1150. He said the primary bike was the BMW GS.
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>>>>>> So I think an 800 or the 650 would be right at home on the ride for a rider that had reasonable strength. 
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>>>>>> He did comment that his front fork started to leak. Turned out to be Rick or grit pushing up the seal. So much cheaper fix then replacement.
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>>>>>> I would keep that in mind as the type of terrain you will encounter.
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>>>>>> Jim
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>>>>>> On Mon, Dec 7, 2020, 06:48 Jim Baker <>>>>>> beaker@pobox.com>>>>>> > wrote:
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>>>>>>> Hey, guys,
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>>>>>>> A friend of mine and I are thinking about attempting the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route next spring/summer.  I'm looking. at a 650 like the F650GS, but my buddy is looking at Tiger 800s.  Is a Tiger too heavy for that?  For that matter, is the BMW?
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>>>>>>> Hearing from anyone with more experience with these bikes (or that route) would be super helpful.
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>>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Jim
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