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I believe that's the largest Glock frame I've ever seen... ;)

  I've never ridden one but have walked around them at shops.   A bike like that is best suited to dirt roads, fire roads, open terrain.   If you want to get more back into the woods I would get something different.  The KLR is showing that it weighs 430 lbs wet.   That's a bunch of weight.   I'm assuming you need something dual sport since you mentioned the KLR.     One option that might be a litter better in tighter terrain is a Suzuki DRZ400.   It still won't be that great in the woods but would be a better choice than the KLR in my opinion.  

I think that's the most people I've seen get swept at once by someone that should know better.

Probable Cause

  Minnesota and Murfreesboro both start with "M" so that's pretty close... :hiding:  

I can sure tell you who I wish WASN'T...

For the most part it's not a problem if you use proper technique crossing logs and the like but as added insurance you can add a pipe guard. See the picture of the one I had on my bike in post # 14. That one was a heavy gauge aluminum one that attaches and is shaped to the lower part of the pipe. If you go back and watch the first part of that KTM video I posted you will see one already on the pipe when he installs it on the motor. That one was carbon fiber.

Yea.  Ditto on the helmet and boots.   You'll likely freak when you price quality stuff.    One thing to be weary of if you have a short in-seam, is modern bikes have pretty high seat heights due to their long travel suspension.   Don't underestimate the importance of being able to "dabble" a foot if you're off balance on the low side of the trail.   I'm somewhat challenged in that area so about the best I could do was touch my toe tips even with the rear suspension sag set correctly for my weight.        Really practice on low speed balancing and controls.       New thought...Have you ever considered a trials bike? No worry about seat height on those.   :)  It might be what you need for tough access woods work.    There is even a training place called the Trails Training Center in Sequatchie, TN.   I went to their property years ago for a ride.   They sell used trials bikes as well.   http://trialstrainingcenter.com/

Just a thought, but any chance you can do what you want on a mountain bike? You might be surprised by the terrain you can ride on one if you haven't tried. It sure would be a lot cheaper, easier to haul around, plus more exercise. :)

If you're able to spend more, the other bike I can suggest is a KTM 300 EXC.   It's a "do all" bike that I've always wanted.  The video does a good job in the begining at explaining why a 2 stroke still wins the hearts of many folks.      [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cwImtQw3WA[/media]

I'm going to throw this video back out there for the KDX's.    The last generation (H series) of the 200 stayed basically the same from 95-06, the 220 was made from 97-05.   The 220 had better low end torque, the 200 was better on the top end.    Here's a video of a 200 in action so you can thrash them if you want or putt around if you want.   Due to their age you can probably find one for cheap but still have decent performance.     [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DPNanQIlic[/media]    

Like 173 I'm a fan of the two stroke. It's so much simpler. You just have to get the right one designed for woods riding. Since you want to go used you should be able to find several options. All the major brands offered "enduro/hare scrambles" models. Riding a motocross model in the woods will be a little more demanding so that may be more than you want to get into right now. I used to ride a KDX220 (designed for the woods) that could be lugged when you wanted but would rev when you needed it. Here's a crappy picture of the last one I used to have. Prior to that I had a KDX200. If you have the carb jetted correctly you shouldn't have a problem with fouling plugs. Most folks that had problems years ago didn't take the time to re-jet the carb properly. Most of the time they were jetted too rich from the factory. As others have said 4 strokes rule the world today. Quite a bit of that change from 2 stroke to 4 stroke was driven from environmentalists so keep that in mind. Gotta love the smell of pre-mix in the morning. Take that Al Gore... :)

 Too funny.   The cluster bomb comment made me think of the PSP commercial from several years ago...   [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grc4maCVZXU[/media]

That sir is what I call a dog pile. :)

Describe the surrounding area. Is it open fields or wooded, etc. ? While being 600 feet from I-65 is good from an access point of view, it sounds too close to the interstate to give people the "peace" they might be seeking unless the area is wooded. Can you hear the interstate traffic? Is there other recreation opportunities you might be able to offer in addition to fishing to make it more attractive to guests?

Interesting fact for the day.

...and get off my lawn... :)

Double post.

A few years ago S&W had to replace the frame on my 642 ( yes Virginia, revolvers do fail) and they would only go back through an FFL (D&T Arms in this case) and D&T made me do a background check too since they said it had a new serial number. I argued but they wouldn't back down. Prior to that ATI replaced a rifle and it came straight back to me IIRC.

I mainly use W231 for 38, and W296 for 357 mag.  

What do you mean, special effects? So that's not real? Oh man...I was going to search for a tactical class that teaches that technique.

  You might try searching your iTrader transactions assuming either one of you left feedback.  

I wore contacts since the mid 80 ' s until about 5 years ago when I started needing to use reading glasses. I tried the bifocal contacts and didn't like them. I was having to wear the reading glasses so much due to my job so I said "what's the point of contacts". I now just wear bifocal glasses.

Man I didn't know those things held that many rounds. I bet it has the recoil of a pellet gun.