New bike?

[Hoop]

My wife is up to something. She just told me I should buy a new bike. I was working on "...well, you know the DRZ is going to need a little work to get ready for the Mexico trip, thinking about a gas tank, saddlebag thingy, gearing, that sort of stuff." She said, well, you've been working so hard, and haven't been anywhere, why don't you just go buy a new bike. So, help me out, my brothers, what should I do?

[Photojojo]

I'm partial to the XR650R.

[teamswaney]

I'm patrial to the XR650L.

[XR650Rocketman]

My wife is up to something. Why don't you just go buy a new bike. So, help me out, my brothers, what should I do?

This is easy....Smile sweetly, suck up and head out anywhere and get a new bike before there's time for anything to get in the way......Oh yeah....Remind her what a great guy you are after you've been riding for a few days and that anyone employed in the Petro Chemical Industry right now is sitting pretty sweet!!!!

As for what to buy....Check my signature line for my choices.....

[Hoop]

I'm patrial to the XR650L.

I'm scared of another 50# (claimed) weight. Can you elaborate on why you are partial to the L? I'm not afraid of a little kicking... (my DRZ is one of the rare kick versions, had an 83 XR600L and knee ligaments to prove it)

[XR650Rocketman]

Hoop, I just reviewed your poll.....Where are you going to get a new XR600 to Dual Sport?
Do you mean an XR650R?

Get moving on this ASAP and then bring the new ride to terlingua in November!!

[Hoop]

yeah, I'm living in the past, I meant the XR650R, but wouldn't I be just as happy with an XR600? When did they stop making the 600?

What makes you think I'd be able to do 2 rides in 3 months, when I haven't made a ride this year?