thirdgenlxi Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Ok so maybe it's not "new"..... new to me rather, lol So a couple years ago I started riding dirt with my friend Scott.... he had gotten a newer KX-450 and still had his old KTM 200 EXC that he never rode anymore so he always just let me ride that. He started working a whole lot shortly after and never comes out and plays anymore (and neither could I since I was using his bike). But I've really had the itch here lately to get back out in the dirt..... I've been wanting a dirt bike of my own for quite awhile now, and finally got in a spot I could pick one up So I've been scouring craigslist like a madman the last couple of weeks.... saw lots of bikes come and go that I liked, but this one really caught my eye. It was on there for a couple weeks and it seemed like a good deal, so I finally texted the guy about it. Everything seemed good so my buddy Travis and I drove up to Virginia yesterday (despite the crappy weather.... rain turned sleet/freezing rain turned snow....yuck!!). I really liked the bike though and it was in my budget, and you could tell it had been well cared for not just from looks but from talking to the guy as well. So I brought her home So please welcome the newest member to my moto family.... a 2000 Kawasaki KDX 200 I know I know...it's not Big Red... but I did do a lot of looking around and for what I'm gonna be using it for (woods only), it seems just about everyone agrees these are probably one of the best woods bikes out there, and a reputation for bulletproof reliability similar to that of my F4i, lol A few pics.... not the greatest as it was getting dark both days And a couple after I got it off the trailer today It needs a couple little small things, which I totally expected with a 15 year old bike, but nothing major at all and overall it's a very clean solid bike and runs great. I really like it.... should make for some fun times! Brown Mountain should be opening here at the end of the month... I'm excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Well prepared for spring, Jared! Bike adds a different look & contrast to your F4i. Tales of adventure to come, I presume? Would you even need a lift to work on this one? What does your canine family think of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Cool. I had a Kawasaki hybrid 175 in college. 2 stroke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClosetotheEdge Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Brings back fond memories of my cousins 125 Kawasaki back in the 70's. We rode all over the Ozarks. I kknow you will have a lot of fun with your new bike. Really cool.....cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenlxi Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Well prepared for spring, Jared! Bike adds a different look & contrast to your F4i. Tales of adventure to come, I presume? Would you even need a lift to work on this one? What does your canine family think of it? Oh yea definitely! Brown Mountain opens April 1st, though it'll probably be a zoo the first week or two. But I'm looking forward to hitting the trails! I did take it around the back yard some..... dogs just barked at it and ran around all spastic, lol And thanks everyone..... I'm really liking it so far! Been doing a few little things....new plug, fuel filter, brake fluid, trans oil, and going through and replacing some of the little bolts that had some surface rust on them all with stainless steel bolts Anyways I have been riding it some in the big field in back of my work, as well as the wooded area beside it (I did get permission from the property owners beforehand..... their son as well as others ride back there too). There's a couple little trails that go a little ways back in the woods there. It was raining.... I had to go play little bit On a side note..... it's...uhhh.... perfectly acceptable to turn your work uniforms in covered in mud....righ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenlxi Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 And since we're on the subject of new toys..... picked up another one the other day too! S&W M&P Shield 9mm. Now I just need to find a good IWB holster and I'll be all set Gotta go and break it in here soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I hope those two are not making appearances together Bike was prolly happy to get out there and play, not so sure it liked being dolled up Great you could use nearby fields! Have a range nearby too, or are you planning to show some bottles & cans who's boss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenlxi Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I hope those two are not making appearances together Bike was prolly happy to get out there and play, not so sure it liked being dolled up Great you could use nearby fields! Have a range nearby too, or are you planning to show some bottles & cans who's boss? Oh yea definitely felt good to get her out at least for a little bit.... But I'm still anxious to get out for a good long ride. I do want to try and ride it as much as I can before heading out into the woods though.... just to be sure everything is good beforehand. And not too many ranges around here..... closest ones are about an hour away. But a guy I used to work with a couple years ago has a farm not too long ago he said i could come over and shoot there. We can set up all kinds of different targets to play with. Should be fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 The shield is a superb carry pistol, as far as IWB holsters go, I have several Winthrop holsters for my carry firearms. They are somewhat local to me and checked out their production process. Small company, great product. http://www.winthropholsters.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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