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Dirt Bikes and Tundra

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by r1-superstar, Oct 3, 2019.

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Do you ride dirt bikes?

  1. Heck Yeah

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  2. No

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  3. I used to

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  4. I want to again someday

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  5. I'm married...

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  6. I wish but this Tundra forum is running me broke. LOL

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  1. Jan 17, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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    Kirkf350

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    Your very correct on the young & healthy! I’m 52 and feel better than I did in my 30s.
    I’ve done Taylor Park in Gunnison CO the last few summers on the bikes & by side by side. I haven’t been to Moab yet but it is on my bucket list. Some buddies & I are renting a house boat this summer on Lake Powell and are bringing the jet skis so hopefully Moab will be next summer’s trip.
     
  2. Jan 17, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    HappyGilmore

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    I'm jealous! I have to drive almost 2 hours to go ride anywhere. I used to go almost every weekend during the season. But with a 1 year old now, well, you know the drill.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    I already posted this pic in the "what can Crewmax cabs do that Double cabs can't," but I see where I belong now! The line up has changed since this pic, but there's still three bikes one wheeler.
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    Here are my boys on the first dirtbikes. An XR50R and an XR80R. Little man is using the 80 currently. My oldest is on a CRF150F currently
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    This is what started it all!
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  4. Jan 18, 2020 at 9:58 PM
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    FirstGenTundra

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    It's worth the haul. I've took my old quad there a few times and loved it. Very well maintained too.
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2020 at 10:02 PM
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  6. Jan 18, 2020 at 10:03 PM
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  7. Jan 18, 2020 at 10:06 PM
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  8. Jan 18, 2020 at 10:07 PM
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  9. Jan 18, 2020 at 10:10 PM
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    HappyGilmore

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    Right on man. We sound pretty similar actually. I can't give up the snappiness (is that a word) of that engine. You are correct, the brakes lack performance and I even upgraded the rotor and pad. The KTM was absolutely superior, and my buddy went 150 hours on a piston. Can't beat that.
    And the stock suspension was great ( the non 6Days). Not as snappy and nimble, but really comfortable and forgiving. But....I can't give up the performance of the Kawi engine just yet. :D:thumbsup: And firm suspension that was done by local guy Too Tech. I am leaving my younger years, so I'm sure I will be switching soon.
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2020 at 10:13 PM
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    HappyGilmore

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    Also, I thing Honda was the best handling (turning) bike I have ridden.
     
  11. Jan 20, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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  12. Jan 20, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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  13. Jan 20, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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  14. Jan 20, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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  15. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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  16. Jan 20, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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  17. Jan 20, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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    Tundra on moto duty today. Took my lil guy to Fox Raceway for a couple motos with his old man. Great day!

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  18. Jan 20, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    FirstGenTundra

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    Can't wait till my son's old enough to ride. He's loving his strider so far.
     
  19. Jan 20, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    ESTundra937

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    Its all about making those memories! Im stoked my son has the same love for two wheels as I do. The Strider is definately the way to go. My son started on one at 2 and was on trails with me at 3. Started ridn moto at 4 on a KTM 50. Gotta start'em young, builds confidence in every aspect. Nothing better than being a dad, good job with the Strider bud.

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  20. Jan 20, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    The Stacyc bikes are great for the young ones to learn some throttle control and transition easier. KTM also released their KTM 50 electric motor versions too, there were a couple kids out there on them this weekend. Sweet setup, but not cheap Im sure.
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  21. Jan 20, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    He's showing a lot of interest in my dirt bike and his strider so far, I hope it's an interest of his as he grows. He's always headed for one or the other when we go in the garage. He's 22 months. Did you do training wheels on a dirt bike for him. I hear a lot of differing opinions on the subject.
     
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  22. Jan 20, 2020 at 5:26 PM
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    FirstGenTundra

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    I'm looking to get him a stacyc for his birthday in March. They appear to be a great option.
     
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  23. Jan 20, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    No, DON'T do training wheels. They only teach bad habits. I never used training wheels for anything. I just let him ride the Stider till I noticed him gliding on it with his feet briefly off the ground. I put him on his pedal bike on a small grassy hill and let him glide down on his pedals a couple times. Then it was time...held him by his seat while he pedaled on the sidewalk and let him go. Greatest feeling ever watching him ride away from me.
     
  24. Jan 20, 2020 at 5:35 PM
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    My boys Bday is March 6th...great month! :thumbsup:
     
  25. Jan 20, 2020 at 7:09 PM
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    Ten4 on training wheels, the stacyc should help keep him away from those. Hoping to upgrade him too a PW 50 at 3 or 3 and a half. Our second child is on the way so I don't mind getting a stacyc.

    My boys birthday is the 7th. :thumbsup:
     
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  26. Jan 20, 2020 at 7:37 PM
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  27. Jan 20, 2020 at 7:45 PM
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    How do you like your Ready Ramp?
     
  28. Jan 20, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    Love it. It loads my bikes up nicely because of the length and gives me more bed space while being a bed extender during our trips to the track. Also works great for sliding my RTT onto the truck. Highly recommend it if you're in need of a new ramp or bed extender.
     
  29. Jan 20, 2020 at 8:16 PM
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    Looking for a bed extender when the Ready Ramp caught my eye. I could use a longer ramp too as I'm using an 84" now. The 100" would be a lot easier.
     
  30. Jan 20, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    Yup, once I lifted my third gen I was glad I had the extra length of the Ready Ramp. Especially when loaded up and having that tiny crewmax bed.
     

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