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 Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:45 am |
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I put a deposit on a 2013 DR650 at the Calgary Bike show. I wont get it till early May. I cant wait already  looking forward to doing some riding with you folks Cheers
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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:40 am |
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Congrats
Surprised it doesnt have efi and it's air cooled
Never had a air cooled bike before
Looks like a klr
Should work well on the trails
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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:09 pm |
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Thanks Calltrex.
I like the DR as it's low enough for me to put feet on ground at a stop.
It's light and simple.
I sure wont win any drag races with it but I can pretty much ride where I want.
Looking forward to rides with you folks.
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:17 pm |
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congrats on the DR timbits! Its going to be a long 5 months until may 
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:35 pm |
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Thanks Invariant.
Believe you me, I'm counting down the days already.
And then the painful drive to Calgary to pick it up. LOL
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:16 pm |
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Where did u get it from ?
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:12 am |
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I bought it from GW Cycle in Calgary. $500.00 cheaper than what Blackfoot wanted. Course Blackfoot charges PDI and Freight and Admin fees and sister in law fees and what ever else they can think of. Mind you I have bought accessories from Blkft. I got my Giant loop saddle bag from them and tires and other odds and ends over the years but I sort of have a personal relation ship with Dave and the folks at GW now. I brought Dave ( he's the head service guy at GW ) a TT ballcap back from the TT last year, so I'm in the good books now
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:37 am |
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When I got my new vstrom Blackfoot was the cheapest
Gw is awesome for gear. The old guy gives me a good deal every time.
Should have found someone who had one now. Then u could get it all setup before spring came around
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:59 pm |
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Your right Calltrex. I bought new first gear jacket, pants, 4 LT oil, 2 filters and a can of chain lube from GW last year and I got a great deal. Kelvin sold me the bike. The Blackfoot guy at the bike show was push push push that I had to buy it at Bike show prices but Kelvin said come see me on Monday morning. I did and he stuck to his quoted price. A larger tank is going on mine before I pick it up come spring time. I will get 15% off all Farkles So I was told
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:20 am |
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I just did the Calgary trip to pick up a new to me 2008 klr with 8000kms on it
maybe meet up for some rides this summer.
its going to be a looooong winter with a bike I have never ridden sitting in my garage
Very cold blooded too, had to light the a fire and get it roasting for a couple hours before it would start
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