dunefreak Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 OK, the time has come to sell my baby. The only reason I am selling it is because I picked up a brand new bike and I could use the cash and garage space. Otherwise, I planned on keeping this bike for quite some time and logging many tens of thousands of miles on it. It has been a great bike and has never left me stranded or let me down. It is a very capable, bulletproof all-around dual sport for cheap! 2005 Honda XR650L $3900.00 or best offer -17,406 miles -5.8 gallon Acerbis tank (200-225 mile range) Gets about 32-42 mpg depending on the terrain -Fat bars with 1 inch riser mounts -Acerbis hand guards with custom turn signal integrated into them (since the stock location on the front forks does not work with the larger tank) -XR's Only billet case saver, chain guide, and rear rotor guard -Richochet aluminum engine skidplate -XR's Only exhaust slip on pipe -Hot Cams stage 1 cam (without the lame decompression system) -desmogged -Dave's Carb mods with uni-filter, and air box mods -Cortech expandable tail bag with aluminum plate mounting it directly to the fender (holds up to any kind of riding) -smaller tail light (original, giant ugly tail light removed) -battery is still pretty new/ less than 6 months old. Replaced only as maintenance because it was going on 2 yrs -Dunlop 606 rear, Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid Hard front- still fairly new, lots of tread left -Ultra HD tubes front and rear- never had one flat with these tubes -new clutch cable (replaced as maintenance only just in case) -new clutch and springs (only replaced as maintenance for the last big trip to Goldpoint) -battery tender quick connect plug near rear bag for charging or air compressor power -trimmed front fender A little history about the bike... -I am the 2nd owner. I purchased this bike from the original owner in 2009. He was a school teacher in his 50's in El Centro, CA and used it 90% for commuting to/from work. -Never abused and always meticulously maintained -all repairs and maintenance work has been logged in a book that I will provide -I've run 15W-50 Mobil 1 synthetic in it ever since I've owned it. Changed every ~1500 miles. I think the prev owner was running Castrol synthetic. This bike needs NOTHING to go riding. Strap your gear on and go. OK, maybe you might want some new handle grips soon. Those are a little worn. email or pm me if interested pete@dumontduneriders.com pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceisback Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 So did you get another XR650L or the KLR650? I've been looking to stumble upon a screaming deal on an 09 or newer KLR but most of the deals aren't out here (west). Still have my eye out though, a little something to do in between seasons in the sand. All my research through the forums point to the KLR being the bettter bike for me. Any input??? Good luck with your sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunerDan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 lol no he got a bad a$$ DS... I'll let him tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunerDan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 and get a plated 650R! I love mine...lol KLR is underpowered IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 and get a plated 650R! I love mine...lol KLR is underpowered IMO No, buy THIS 650! It's the best of both worlds. Vic, that would be a topic on it's own and it depends on your riding style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Oh and I bought a 2012 KTM 690. Check the atcv/mc section. I posted some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Price dropped to $3800 or best offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Nicely equipped L, very well thought out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 SOLD! Best of all...to a good friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddunesaddict Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 who bought it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 who bought it?? Mike did! We went out on a ride Sunday with it already. Call it a nice long 100 mile "test ride" through various terrain. I'm pretty stoked he is picking it up. Not only does it stay in the family, but Mike can now come along with me on those epic DS rides! It's a win win situation. He hasn't ridden 2 wheels since probably 2004, but Sunday he rode his a$$ off. I couldn't believe it. He was right on my a$$ most of the way even through the technical, single track stuff. Just like at the dunes. He said he bike fit him perfectly, almost as if it was set up for him. That made me pretty stoked to hear. It's an awesome bike. I just wish you and Aaron could pick one up and then the OG crew could all go riding YEAR ROUND! haha Aaron refuses though. Wuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddunesaddict Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I want to so bad Pete.......all the trips you are always posting makes me want to even more.... Just cant take the risk...I know Im a wuss now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 I want to so bad Pete.......all the trips you are always posting makes me want to even more....Just cant take the risk...I know Im a wuss now. You're not a wuss. Aaron is! Lol I wouldn't risk it either dude. All these years you have been very lucky especially as hard as we've ridden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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