I Bought A Thing!

"Luc - The Acadian Oppo" (luc5) 07/11/2016 at 10:15 • Filed to: ORGAN DONOR, FLAT TRACK XR650L

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I introduce to you the Big Red Pig. A 2013 Honda XR650L that I bought with only 1,600kms (1,000 miles). The bike is 100% stock(for now) with the exception of an Acerbis 5.8 gallon extended range tank (stock tank is also included). This was a nice bonus since I was planing to get this tank in the future anyway so that saved me almost $500 bucks canadian by not having to buy it.

A good friend of mine came with me to get it. We drove my car there then I rode the bike back and he drove my car. We left my house at noon and we got back home just after 7pm. It was a 450kms (280 mile) round trip. And I rode half of it 225kms (140 miles) on the bike in a freaking monsoon. Lets just say I was more than a little damp by the time I reached home. It was a good way to get to know the bike.

Birddog > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/10/2016 at 23:16

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So damn jealous! I.. Fvrglnn!

It’s gorgeous!

DynamicWeight > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/10/2016 at 23:55

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Didn’t you get this thing crazy cheap too? Any good trails around your house or does it have to go into the truck to get to anything fun?

Also, it’s kinda funny that the one mod the guy did to the bike was a larger fuel tank and based on the mileage almost couldn’t have possibly needed it.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/11/2016 at 08:37

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I prefer the big orange pig behind it.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > DynamicWeight 07/11/2016 at 08:37

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Yeah got it for $4k. With taxes this bike cost $9k where I am.

I’m literaly surrounded by hundreds of miles of trails.

Tripper > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/11/2016 at 10:23

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Congrats man! I hope you’re loving it.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/11/2016 at 10:24

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So...um...how do you reach the ground? It looks as though your feet would be a few inches from the ground when you sit on it.

CalzoneGolem > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/11/2016 at 10:29

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That thing looks enormous.

bob and john > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/11/2016 at 10:38

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So what I’m hearing is that i’m invited to try it out on trails right?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 07/11/2016 at 10:40

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Yeah it was a tricky ride home. I plan in internally lowering the suspension to make it more suited for me. The 38" seat height does not mix well with my 26" inseam.

I could barely tippy toe one foot.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > bob and john 07/11/2016 at 10:43

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Come on over and take her for a rip anytime.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/11/2016 at 10:57

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Haha...I feel that’s exactly how I would be on that bike. I would be lowering it too. Nice looking bike though and sounds like you got it for a great price.

EL_ULY > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/11/2016 at 11:00

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RADNESS!!!!!!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > CalzoneGolem 07/11/2016 at 11:08

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It is!

DynamicWeight > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/11/2016 at 11:29

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I am so jealous I’m having to control my breathing. Ugh, what a fantastic deal. Especially considering this is Canadian money right? Did the guy say why he is selling it?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > DynamicWeight 07/11/2016 at 12:00

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Yes canadian loonies. I bought this from an older gentleman in his mid 60's. He recently bought an cruiser so he decided to let this one go. He’s had it for sale for months with no serious offers. I showed up with a handful of crisp $100 bills so it was hard for him to say no.

Literally 1 block from my house(red arrow) the natural recreation areas start. This is all crown land where bikes and ATVs are welcome so no need to worry about trespassing. There is about 750 square kms (470 square miles) of trails to explore. It should keep me busy for a while.

BobintheMtns > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/11/2016 at 14:50

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You’re stoked. Congrats!