Adventure Sportster
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Got anymore info on this? Being 8-10 years ago I would think there might be some used ones floating around. I didn't know harley has made any like this since the '70s
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One of the reasons I bought a DL650A was that I can pick it up by myself: a BMW 1200GS was a lot heavier. The newer F800GS with a 21" front is a lot better off-road - but not as good on-road.
The biggest difference (if you don't mind rocks pinging off your exhaust system) is tires. Most such bikes come with 80/20 street/dirt tires that have more open tread blocks.
![](http://dervish.smugmug.com/photos/666077854_XWaNM-L.jpg)
Or they are "DOT knobbies" like the TKC80, which are much, much better off road and handle OK on road but only last 3-4,000 miles.
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As this market has grown, there are now even "50/50" tires in addition to the 80/20 and 20/80.
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But grass? Nothing works on wet grass!
Last edited by Garandman; 06-12-2011 at 10:35 AM.
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Here is my build I just finished, it started as a 2003 1200XLC. I have a build thread on this forum as well Lowbrow Dirtster.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowbrowcustoms/7099770147/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowbrowcustoms/7099769769/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowbrowcustoms/6953626230/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowbrowcustoms/7099770147/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowbrowcustoms/7099769769/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowbrowcustoms/6953626230/
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