Hozzie

The items mentioned above can be fixed with a transmission tune update from GDE. It does make a big difference in shift points. I had all of that on mine from basically new so never gave it much thought.

Go over to the ecodiesel forum and you will find all of the info you want. https://www.ram1500diesel.com/

I had a 2016 ecodiesel for 5 years. Was a really nice truck and got great mileage. I had the green diesel tune which made it better, but you can’t get the same thing anymore. The epa stopped them. I am a fan of the small diesels in general if you aren’t pulling anything big. If I could have found the diesel when I bought my new suburban I would have got it.

I recommend the Joetisserie for some whole chickens. Makes for some incredible roasted chicken.

I have had the Hornady and I now have a Dillon 750. For me Dillon wins hands down. It's just less finicky than my Hornady was. It just works. For better value, I would be looking for a 550C as Walt mentioned. Even a used one will have their lifetime warranty. I don't know anyone who has a Dillon that wouldn't buy one again. There may be someone, but they are far and few between. If cost is the main concern, I would probably just go with a Lee Pro 1000. I don't have personal experience with them, but they also have a pretty big following and I think a lot of people are happy with them.

Those Chinese bikes are interesting. I have a buddy who has talked about wanting something for around his farm. For a couple of thousand, could be an interesting and fun way to do it without breaking the bank and they do have have pretty good reviews (well except the one Greg linked to ). With anything like this I think it would be keeping your expectations reasonable.

Truer words have never been spoken. I would hate to know the money I have spent on things I didn't know I wanted while perusing CL.

The question I had to come to terms with was what did I really want, what could I live with, and what was an actual deal. I think right now a "deal" on a good used 250 is about 5k. In general terms a new 300 would be about 7k out the door IF you can even find one. I called the dealer where I bought my Triumph and asked for a price on the same KLX I bought and they basically said they probably won't have one this year or it will be late in the year. In the end I figure when all is said and done, I will probably save $1000 over new equally equipped. Not a huge amount, but as with many things today, it's just about availability. You need be ready to jump if you see something that you feel is a good deal, whatever that is. I could have bought a 2020 CRF250l with 282 miles on it for 5k, but would have needed to change out the suspension from everything I have read (cause I'm not skinny :)) so that would have been $500-600 more. I guess what I am trying to say is, there really aren't any "steals" out there and only you can define what a "deal" is. Facebook, CL, and LSN are about the only things I know of to watch. Good luck. If I see something I'll let you know.

Well, after contacting them again and a bit of back and forth, worked out a deal on the KLX300 and got it home this evening. I am looking forward to getting a little seat time on it. Don't have a lot of experience on the smaller off road oriented bikes, but should be fun to learn. Now I have my 90/10 bike and a 10/90 bike. One thing is for sure, I can't see how anyone would want to ride one of these little things on a large highway.

No, but they were both like new bikes. Actually the KLX above and a 2020 CRF 250L with like 57 miles on it. It isn't so much a matter of looking at them as just agreeing on a price or having a conversation about it. I am not driving an hour and a half to just look at something :). I let them know it's cash and I am flexible on potential meet times. I don't mind a response like you say, but it's at least a response. Just not responding at all is a bit annoying.

As a side note and general annoyance, do people just simply not respond when you make an offer on something for sale. I made (I feel pretty reasonable) offers on two bikes this week. Not a word from either person. Not even a "get ripped". I usually say thanks for the offer, but no, even if I think it is a bad offer on something I am selling. / small rant off.

For Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha I would say yes.

ABS is controversial in some circles. A lot of new machines have the option to turn off rear ABS when offroad, but leave front ABS on. I personally think unless you have a lot of experience, having front ABS is a benefit, especially on the main roads. I don't think a 300 is too much for a new rider, you just need to give yourself some time before going balls out. I also think a 250 is fine for most in this class. As to a second rider, I suppose in an emergency you could do it, but you wouldn't want to do it on a regular basis. I have been looking for a while and my biggest issue is finding one that doesn't look like it has been beat to crap if used. I think I have decided on the KLX simply due to the adjustable shocks since I am a bigger guy. Now to decide what I want to spend. I really like this one, but he is a bit high. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/634724584284864

I think he is referring to a video he posted before about this and it was a motorcycle. Basically reiterating his view that riding a motorcycle is dumb. Fine, don't ride one.

And your point? “Motorcycle bad!” Don’t buy one. We all know they can be dangerous.

This is simply a classic example of "it's not what you say, it's how you say it". Usually when you start a conversation with "Hey, Dumbass" it doesn't go so well. My real consternation about this whole thing is I have a hard time not starting most conversations today without "Hey Dumbass".

I motorcycle like I golf. Over 50 degrees on the low side

I turned mine last fall so the stalks and things could decompose. I ordered a new tractor in November. I may not have a garden at all at the rate things are being produced. I'm not man enough to till mine with a walk behind. I am thinking of setting up a raise bed greenhouse to start a few things though. My buddies dad created a bed the size of a screen door and place the screen door on top. Just open it to work and close it for warmth. Open the screen for nice days Thought it was an easy solution without having to build a big greenhouse.

If you are referring to reCaptcha, there are other options. hCaptcha is an option that does not save personal info when you have to validate against robots. Whether or not a company uses them is a different matter, but there are options out there and gaining traction every day.

This was exactly how I ended up with my Tiger 900 GT Pro. If I did more offroad, I would have got the Rally Pro version. I put Trailmax Mission tires on it in place of the factor road based tires and it has been a really nice all around bike. Granted, I have only had it 6 months, but so far so good.

There was one YouTube review on it and the title for the video is, “it does nothing well, but you need one”. I just love the fat tires.

Agree with the above. With everything being high right now, I would probably spend the 4k and if you don’t like it, you will have a much larger market to sell and probably wouldn’t lose much if anything.

There is a big part of me that wants to buy a TW200 to play with on the farm and trailer for some offroad. I consider it the old, fat guy dual sport

Glad to hear it. We may have met. I shoot unlimited, but have only made it to a few matches there so far. Will try to make the March match.

KLX’s are good bikes. I would also be looking at a Honda CRF. There are a lot of good reviews and comparisons out there on them.