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Cycle Gear has a store nearby. If I get time this week, I'll stop by a few shops and try helmets.

Thanks for the loading tip, Tim. My brother told me to take a scaffolding walkboard (7' long x 24" wide with aluminum tread). I didn't think the bike would handle the steep slope, but a buddy said he used 2x lumber until he finally bought a trailer.

I'm still game for the SV650, but after surfing more websites, the DRZ400SM looks like a good match. It's a supermotard with modest, but still good engine. It's very light weight and has good seat height. The used prices are higher, though. I can definitely see the advantage to the flickable dual sport bikes that can take tumbles without a hiccup.