Exploring/Adventure riding

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There's a show one Travel Channel called Mud People that explores off-roading and mudding parks. Last night it showed Brick’s Off-Road Park in Poplar Bluff.
More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.

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I know its an old thread but it took me a long time to find it. I ride a V-Strom Adventure and mostly just backroad around Springfield and south around Branson. It's not too uncommon to head out with bug spray, a tent and sleeping bag with no destination in mind. Those trips usually end up near Ha Ha Tonka or the Buffalo River because I know I can find a place to sleep near by.
Most of my riding buddies have Harleys or chromed out shiny bikes which is cool but they won't cross a creek or explore a gravel road.
I think I have an accout on ADV rider and for sure have one on Stromtroopers but I don't post much and figure this might be a better place to meet explorers.
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That does it, I'm learning how to ride a dirtbike this spring. Super interested in taking a ride around Missouri like this one.
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mindwaave wrote:That does it, I'm learning how to ride a dirtbike this spring. Super interested in taking a ride around Missouri like this one.
Goddamn yes. I need to license mine and slap some street tires on that sucker. My 400cc's will haul ass on dirt or street.
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mindwaave wrote:That does it, I'm learning how to ride a dirtbike this spring. Super interested in taking a ride around Missouri like this one.
That's a very cool looking ride.
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mindwaave wrote:That does it, I'm learning how to ride a dirtbike this spring. Super interested in taking a ride around Missouri like this one.
The 2016 episode of this ride is coming up. I don't think I'll go.
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I'm not mechanically proficient nor do I particularly want a torquey hoon machine, so I’ve been really leaning towards the Honda CRF250L due to simple maintenance and beginner friendliness. FI would be nice to have, too.
$5000, 3kMi, heavily modded: http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/5632725263.html
$4000, 1.3kMi, performance mods: http://ottumwa.craigslist.org/mcy/5652416979.html
$4000, 40mi, basically new: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/5690076534.html

Also figured I’d look at the DRZ400. More displacement and adjustable suspension would be cool, but it’s pricier and would likely be more difficult for a newer rider.
$5000, 2.2kMi, performance mods: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/5644742183.html
$5000, 0.5kMi, cosmetic mods: http://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/5622675785.html

I'll probably ride 80/20 paved/unpaved, and I won't be doing whoops or anything crazy at speed. Confirming availability with sellers now. Any opinions/advice?
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I've been in the market for a new bike as well. I think I'm going to get rid of the DRZ400 and pick up a 2008 or newer KLR650. It would definitely be nice to carry more weight and take longer trips. They're also cheap, $4000 is my top dollar
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I thought that I posted a couple pics a year ago. Apparently not.

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Dang. I'd ride that thing all over the fucking place. I need to get a street bike..
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It's pretty much the best of the entry level adventure bikes and it's served me well. I can load it up with camping gear and head wherever. I'm probably going to sell it or trade it in @ tax time.
I want a new Triumph Tiger 800 XCX.
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Been meaning to ride the Tiger. Looks cool.

Recently rode the BMW R1200GS. It's marketed as an off-road friendly bike, but I was not impressed with it in the dirt/gravel. I did about 30 miles and had enough. That was a 1100-mile weekend, so less than 3% and it wasn't a very fun time. But, on the street... that might be my favorite bike I've ever ridden.
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Been fun so far. Slowly finding more places to ride offroad.

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mindwaave wrote:Been fun so far. Slowly finding more places to ride offroad.

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Dude it's the greatest thing. You just go wherever you want to go, nothing to stop you. I've also found several abandonments on the bike
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