Hey ya'll from Colorado

DuaneEddy · 03-22-2017, 12:23 AM

I'm Duane from Colorado. Have a history of riding Hondas, Polaris and Kawi's, but recently purchased a new Coolster 3125R for my grandson. I love the simplicity of this machine and really like it needs tinkering with. Also like how these machines can be modded out for only a little cabbage. Any CO members want to chat that would be great.

jsumd · 03-22-2017, 08:42 PM

Welcome! Tinkering is one of the things that really draws me to these bikes. Cheap to mess around with!

Azhule · 03-22-2017, 09:00 PM

Hello there, what do you feel like chatting about?

I'm a wee bit north of the FOCO area... know of any good spots to ride?

Not many up here where I'm at... mostly flat lands with lots of wind just blowing dirt in your face

DuaneEddy · 03-23-2017, 12:41 AM

Hello! I agree on the tinkering part. Makes the winters pass. As for riding spots, for afternoon rides I go to the track in Erie IMI Motorsports I think it is called. It's better than not riding. I have been wanting to go back to Berthoud since it is under new ownership. It looks really well done from the highway. I try to get to the North Sand Dunes once or twice each year, and my usual mountain ride is Rampart Range. Tell me about your 4 wheelers and where you ride.

Azhule · 03-23-2017, 11:16 AM

No 4 wheelers in my stable just yet... soon tho... the kiddo really wants a blue one, so one day we will get a cheap China quad for him to ride around on.

Until then, my KLR650, Bashan 197, and my Yamaha 100cc 2stroke will get me by

I like to ride anywhere with my dual sport motorcycles tho... single track on a heavy KLR650?!? Yeah buddy, lets do it! I'm not scared!

Climb 13,000 feet mountains on a 197cc China Bike?!? LETS GO ALREADY!!! We could have been half way up the mountain pass by now!!!

Not much to do out here... just have a couple dirt roads and several rail road tracks I can follow... other than that... not much to do unless I talk the neighbors into letting me ride on their hundreds of acres of awesome trails (they always say "NO! we have horses/cows/buffalo/camels on the land that you will scare... so go away!")

DuaneEddy · 03-23-2017, 11:41 PM

Dual sport is a great way to do it all - no doubt. I like the KLR. But then I like quads for mudding

Goobzilla · 03-31-2017, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Azhule

Hello there, what do you feel like chatting about?

I'm a wee bit north of the FOCO area... know of any good spots to ride?

Not many up here where I'm at... mostly flat lands with lots of wind just blowing dirt in your face

Sounds like we might be neighbors, I'm in Wellington and new to this forum.

culcune · 03-31-2017, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Azhule

No 4 wheelers in my stable just yet... soon tho... the kiddo really wants a blue one, so one day we will get a cheap China quad for him to ride around on.

Until then, my KLR650, Bashan 197, and my Yamaha 100cc 2stroke will get me by

I like to ride anywhere with my dual sport motorcycles tho... single track on a heavy KLR650?!? Yeah buddy, lets do it! I'm not scared!

Climb 13,000 feet mountains on a 197cc China Bike?!? LETS GO ALREADY!!! We could have been half way up the mountain pass by now!!!

Not much to do out here... just have a couple dirt roads and several rail road tracks I can follow... other than that... not much to do unless I talk the neighbors into letting me ride on their hundreds of acres of awesome trails (they always say "NO! we have horses/cows/buffalo/camels on the land that you will scare... so go away!")

Sounds like someone has a case of cabin fever!

culcune · 03-31-2017, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DuaneEddy

I'm Duane from Colorado. Have a history of riding Hondas, Polaris and Kawi's, but recently purchased a new Coolster 3125R for my grandson. I love the simplicity of this machine and really like it needs tinkering with. Also like how these machines can be modded out for only a little cabbage. Any CO members want to chat that would be great.

Welcome to here! It seems that you have met some fellow Coloradans already. The full-size Taotao Rhino is a very capable CHEAP ATV that is quite popular here you could buy to ride around with your grandson. I think it is something like $1300 shipped. Then again, you might already have something (or somethings)!

DuaneEddy · 04-05-2017, 11:00 PM

Thanks all. The rhino sounds great. Anyone up for riding let me know. I go to the track called "IMS" in Erie and have been wanting to try berthoud. Main draw is pretty good but may still be closed for spring thaw according to rider planet.

Mojo01 · 04-15-2017, 03:11 PM

Hey I'm down in Moumet, going to ride the divide area later his spring when I get the Hawk sorted out.

culcune · 04-15-2017, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo01

Hey I'm down in Moumet, going to ride the divide area later his spring when I get the Hawk sorted out.

The Hawk can be plated in CO, right? I think you just have to tag it as a converted offroad bike after an inspection?

Mojo01 · 04-18-2017, 11:22 PM

So far have one of two assembled, I hope to try by next week (working a lot out of town).

Skin Mechanic · 04-20-2017, 12:08 PM

I've gotta ask, are you THE Duane Eddy

03-22-2017, 12:23 AM	#1
DuaneEddy Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Hey ya'll from Colorado I'm Duane from Colorado. Have a history of riding Hondas, Polaris and Kawi's, but recently purchased a new Coolster 3125R for my grandson. I love the simplicity of this machine and really like it needs tinkering with. Also like how these machines can be modded out for only a little cabbage. Any CO members want to chat that would be great.
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03-22-2017, 08:42 PM	#2
jsumd Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 418	Welcome! Tinkering is one of the things that really draws me to these bikes. Cheap to mess around with! __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson XL883R 2012 Yamaha FZ6 2022 Hawk 250 2002 Yamaha R6 sold Vader 125cc sold after owning for many years 1997 Jeep Wrangler sold due to frame rot
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03-22-2017, 09:00 PM	#3
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Hello there, what do you feel like chatting about? I'm a wee bit north of the FOCO area... know of any good spots to ride? Not many up here where I'm at... mostly flat lands with lots of wind just blowing dirt in your face __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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03-23-2017, 11:16 AM	#5
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	No 4 wheelers in my stable just yet... soon tho... the kiddo really wants a blue one, so one day we will get a cheap China quad for him to ride around on. Until then, my KLR650, Bashan 197, and my Yamaha 100cc 2stroke will get me by I like to ride anywhere with my dual sport motorcycles tho... single track on a heavy KLR650?!? Yeah buddy, lets do it! I'm not scared! Climb 13,000 feet mountains on a 197cc China Bike?!? LETS GO ALREADY!!! We could have been half way up the mountain pass by now!!! Not much to do out here... just have a couple dirt roads and several rail road tracks I can follow... other than that... not much to do unless I talk the neighbors into letting me ride on their hundreds of acres of awesome trails (they always say "NO! we have horses/cows/buffalo/camels on the land that you will scare... so go away!") __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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04-20-2017, 12:08 PM	#14
Skin Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 103	I've gotta ask, are you THE Duane Eddy __________________ 2017 Ice Bear Little Monster, work in progress 2007 Aprilia RSV1000R, unreliable piece of sh*t 2007 Moto Guzzi Breva V1100, epitome of reliability 2000 Moto Guzzi California V11, resting in pieces The cage: 1998 BMW Z3, 1.9L w/full Dinan engine upgrades
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03-23-2017, 12:41 AM	#4
DuaneEddy Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Hello! I agree on the tinkering part. Makes the winters pass. As for riding spots, for afternoon rides I go to the track in Erie IMI Motorsports I think it is called. It's better than not riding. I have been wanting to go back to Berthoud since it is under new ownership. It looks really well done from the highway. I try to get to the North Sand Dunes once or twice each year, and my usual mountain ride is Rampart Range. Tell me about your 4 wheelers and where you ride.
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03-23-2017, 11:41 PM	#6
DuaneEddy Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Dual sport is a great way to do it all - no doubt. I like the KLR. But then I like quads for mudding
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04-05-2017, 11:00 PM	#10
DuaneEddy Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Thanks all. The rhino sounds great. Anyone up for riding let me know. I go to the track called "IMS" in Erie and have been wanting to try berthoud. Main draw is pretty good but may still be closed for spring thaw according to rider planet.
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04-15-2017, 03:11 PM	#11
Mojo01 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Monument Co. Posts: 13	Hey I'm down in Moumet, going to ride the divide area later his spring when I get the Hawk sorted out.
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04-18-2017, 11:22 PM	#13
Mojo01 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Monument Co. Posts: 13	So far have one of two assembled, I hope to try by next week (working a lot out of town).
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