Dakota Dual Sport Riders

Putting in for the time off. Fingers crossed.

Beta 500 or Tenere 700? Decisions....

OK, I missed the spring rally.  This is on my radar for need to do fall events.   

Thanks, I'm going to miss this place. I still personally believe it's a better format than facebook but I'm obviously in the minority.  The lights are always on here but no one is home.   

Brian (Flex) and I discussed, and it doesn't sound like he wants to take it over either with the very limited traffic we're seeing here.   The FB group is getting more members weekly, so I guess that's the future.

I did renew the hosting for 12 more months because we had $270 in the hosting account.   We're now down to $119.

Shutdown date as of now is 8/9/25.

So;d/  Thanks for looking

SOLD.  Thanks for looking!

Looks like paper work is making me miss Friday for sure. Fingers crossed for Saturday.

I plan on riding Thursday at 10:00 from the lot where 8575 crosses hwy 385. Just a few miles south of the campground. We will figure out what we want to ride when we get there. 

Please read previous post for further descriptions.

Additional Farkle:
Center stand w kicker
highway pegs
110/60 headlight bulb and socket
Rear turn signal extenders
Blade fuse mod
Fork Brace
C/S over mod (lets the mud out)

side covers not shown, but I have them.
Aftermarket shifter
2 12v power outlets
kick stand big footprint mod
R Brake pedal bracket upgrade/mod
Rear brake master cylinder guard
Brake bleeders

1998 KLR 685 upgrade   $2200. cash.  located, Sturgis, SD.
-------ADVENTURE READY-------
Photo's on request (still trying to move the phone pics to the PC.)sigh.)

81,xxx total miles.  Maint records, since 20,000.
25,xxxx miles on the upgrade. valve check complete March 2024.

I have owned this bike since 2008 @ 20,xxx miles
It needs a new rider who will love it as much as I have. 
This would make a great guest bike or a 'spare' when you come to the Black Hills.
I kept one KLR with trail tires, and one with 90/10 street tires.
Many up-grades--(overview)
New K270 tires, as in 1 mile new
Aluminum bars
lever protectors
wind deflectors
throttle lock
Fat gel grips
heated grips
Heat troller, two switches for individual grip heats
Gold valves in the front forks
Progressive springs F/R
Sealed battery
Shark fin
skid plate, low profile magnetic drain plug
Happy Trails AL panniers; used one season
Wide, premium aftermarket pegs
Radiator guards and tank panniers
Kawi 500 radiator fan
thermo bob, remote thermostat

This bike is 95%+ ready to do a 5K trip. Then it will need a rear tire. wink.
Unfortunately, I will not be making THAT trip as my body can no longer keep up with my dreams. sigh.

Come and see it
It will not disappoint.

When I started riding a 2021 KLR in 2003, (that bike went to a new home 2 weeks ago) I figured a KLR would be the bike I would keep forever.  I added this 98'bike in 2008; they did not disappoint.
In as much, over the years, I have collected additional 'spare' KLR parts. 
Call if you need something. 
Various seats
forks
hubs  and... you know, KLR stuff you might break, consumables, gaskets, blah, blah blah.
complete, F/R wheel set with good 90/10 Dunlop tires and a new spare rear tire. $350
(long-er list to follow.)  Unfortunately, I have run out of space. 

Martin Earl
c. 605-870-0012
 Best to text first, so I know it is legit. 
Leave a message if I don't answer and I will call back. 

It can be seen in Sturgis, SD by appointment. 
$2200. cash.  10% deposit to hold the bike. 


It has been a tremendous experience.  I would do it all again. 

blessings.
revmaaatin.