DakAL Trip Planning

[Abercrombie]

Well, the Dakota Adventure Loop "DakAL" weapon is just about ready for launch in ten days. Two years ago I was looking for a good used dirt bike to get more dirt experience to make me more competent off road with the Tenere. After striking out finding a good used bike I gave in and bought a 15 Honda XR650L. The plan was to ride it for a couple of years, get some experience and sell it. But then I fell in love with riding dirt and this old school enduro that Honda hasn't changed since it's 1993 introduction. Last year I heard about the DakAL 900 mile loop from a good friend in Spearfish. It was then that I decided to build the old school XR6550L in to a light adventure bike. I'm hoping I have a good setup and I think the Big Red Pig and I make a good match.


I've never put so much work and expense into building a bike. The mods to the Big Red Pig include Acerbis 5.8 gallon tank, Acerbis hand guards, Dunlop D606 tires with heavy duty tubes, Double take enduro mirrors, Handle bar risers, Garmin Montana 680, Engine case savers, Skid plate, Precision Motorcycle racks side and rear luggage racks, Giant Loop Great Basin bag, new tail light and license plate mount, Dave's carburetor mod, Air box mod with Uni Filter, Smog delete, 14 tooth front sprocket, and a new tool bag and possibly a tank bag will go on tomorrow.