On-off Roader idea

[A100man]

HI All

I have an occasional need for a bike that will cover 150+ miles on roads reasonably comfortably then tackle some green-laning type of stuff at the end. I can't justify the cost of a 'proper' dual sport bike and in any case I think they might be too heavy. I was wondering though if you could take a boggo commuter like an ER5 at fit a longer travel set of forks (KL250 ?) high mudgaurds and dual sport tyres.
This could be cheaper alternative, light enough and a bit of fun in the process. Any thoughts about this ?

Cheers

J
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[MarJay]

You mean like a KLE500?
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[A100man]

[A100man]

[Irn-Bru]

They are very heavy though. 180KG+ I think. I had one for a year. They are ok as long as you don't expect too much from it.
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[A100man]

[Irn-Bru]

Not really no. It can do light stuff no bother, as can any bike really. They are generally cheap and go forever, a work horse of a bike really. Engine was pokey enough, 6 speed is nice, does about 115 or so, gets there fine. Just terrible in the twisties and the front brake is notoriously bad. Bad enough to put you off even trying to go quickly. Tried a braided line on mine, made little difference. Should have had a better calliper on really, or twin discs, but it's a cheap bike not a BMW GS.
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[weasley]

Other thoughts come to mind:

Honda NX650 Dominator?
BMW F650ST/Funduro
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[Bullet]

you can stick enduro or full on off road tyres on anything if you want, so long as you stay within the limits of the suspension and ground clearance of the standard chassis you can offroad just fine, I have enduro tyres on my cb350 and take it on green lanes.... hit a big hole hard at speed and the forks bottom out but if your sensible its ok!
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[Moo.]

Similar here but with a GS500

https://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/suzuki-gs500r-overlander/
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[A100man]

[Bullet]

Ive seen both the yoke modified with new bolts as the lockstops, and the frame with a new tab welded on.... personally id go with modifying the frame as if welded properly it will be a good deal stronger than a modded yoke and also neater. Ive also seen the frame drilled and tapped to bolt on a new tab, not as good as welding but i think its better than trying to drill and tap a cast alloy yoke, I'd be worried about weakening it too, cast alloy can be quite brittle. It might work fine for an mot but if it takes a whack in a fall it might not be so fine!
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[A100man]

Thanks Bullett, I'll offer it up angain and see if I can think of the best option...

Cheers

J
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600