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SBWJ

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New 690 in AR
« on: March 15, 2015, 07:01:28 am »
Hi everyone.
Picked up a 2015 690 last weekend.  Looking forward to getting into the ADV riding. Been riding a little over 45 years. Spent the last 10 on my Concours on the street and my uncorked WR for offroad. I spent the last year researching what ADV bike to start with. So far very happy with the 690, but haven't made it to any trails yet. Have two rides planned this year. Part (3 days worth) of the AZBDR in May.  July my brother and I are doing a 2 week loop of the COBDR south, then UTBDR north.  Will be installing the Happy Trails SU rack this week to support my gear on the BDRs. Planning on around 32 lbs, basically my backpacking stuff in the bags instead of a backpack. Will take pics of the install and post.

Great to find this bike specific forum!
Cheers!
Bill

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Re: New 690 in AR
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2015, 10:32:01 pm »
Welcome to the forum!

I used to ride a WRR as well.  Did you used to be a member of the WR250 forum? When I switched to the 690, I was frustrated at the lack of a dedicated forum--so I made this one.  It's growing more and more useful as new members like you chime in...so don't be a stranger.

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Re: New 690 in AR
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2015, 09:10:04 pm »
Thanks for getting this together! My WR is a 450. Pretty beasty for any long rides. I still have it and plan to keep it as my local black diamond trail bike. Lovin the 690 so far! Took my Concours out the other day, it felt so heavy!