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Forum: Beasts 05-22-2013, 11:25 AM
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Posted By motopreserve
Lee, I've been following these posts of...

Lee,

I've been following these posts of yours for a bit, and while I appreciate that the thread will get back to some of the more positive aspects of the Versys (not all positive, but overwhelming...
Forum: Beasts 03-10-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5,657
Views: 1,156,107
Posted By motopreserve
Welcome to the club! There are some...

Welcome to the club!

There are some greatother resources for these bikes - including this thread here (check out some of JDRocks posts - informative AND entertaining). For some good, specific...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-25-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 700
Views: 89,392
Posted By motopreserve
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstud...

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/VersysIce_zps1ed4879d.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/XS650customrearsets_zps0b9e6037.jpg
...
Forum: Beasts 02-15-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 5,657
Views: 1,156,107
Posted By motopreserve
JD, is removing the trellis a dangerous omission...

JD, is removing the trellis a dangerous omission to the structural integrity on the Versys?

I have seen plenty of photos of folks who have removed them (I am sure it's a style thing), and have...
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
I was one of the folks who turned a small piece...

I was one of the folks who turned a small piece on a lathe for the fix - but I think any shim (or coke can - Pepsi of that's your preference!) would wok just fine. The difference was...
Forum: Beasts 02-14-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5,657
Views: 1,156,107
Posted By motopreserve
I don't think the integrity would be compromised...

I don't think the integrity would be compromised much unless you're loading up the rear seat of the bike. It doesn't seem to offer much structural support. You can see it pretty well if you have...
Forum: Thumpers 02-08-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
Now that's smart thinkin'

Now that's smart thinkin'
Forum: Thumpers 02-08-2013, 04:50 PM
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Posted By motopreserve
There is no doubt it's worth trying. I'm an audio...

There is no doubt it's worth trying. I'm an audio engineer, just a peep drives me bonkers. I believe what you say about your experience - but as a contrast, I swapped the silent pads on my 35 year...
Forum: Thumpers 02-08-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
Even new pads can squeak and cause a headache. ...

Even new pads can squeak and cause a headache. The sound comes from the the pads vibrating against the rotor at a certain frequency - like all sound, just not as pretty as a piano or guitar (or pan...
Forum: Beasts 02-05-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5,657
Views: 1,156,107
Posted By motopreserve
I like the Vario quite a bit - but its the one...

I like the Vario quite a bit - but its the one with the added spoiler, not purchased as one piece (a guy did a review of it on the Versys forum...
Forum: Beasts 02-05-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5,657
Views: 1,156,107
Posted By motopreserve
Hey Medic! I am here riding my Versys in NYC...

Hey Medic! I am here riding my Versys in NYC Brooklyn) too this winter. I have the barkbusters installed currently, but with the MRA windscreen. No issue so far. Congrats on the new bike!
Forum: Thumpers 02-02-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
Here you go Ross. ...

Here you go Ross.

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/husky%20TE610/495bde635131dba5f9166816ae39f8a6_zps52a96d25.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
:deal He emailed me. He's actually not a...

:deal

He emailed me. He's actually not a terrorist but a luthier with a photo upload problem. :)

Hopefully solved soon - because the pics of the products he sent look pretty cool.
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
Dude! What are you hawking? The link you...

Dude! What are you hawking? The link you provide is dead, the page (when I fill in the .com) shows a bunch of stuff - none of which is Husky related???? And I've looked...Twice!
Forum: Beasts 01-22-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5,657
Views: 1,156,107
Posted By motopreserve
I don't think the older bikes had the ABS option....

I don't think the older bikes had the ABS option. I may be wrong, but NONE of the used bikes in my area had this option when I was looking. While I would imagine it to be a nice feature, once you...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-20-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 700
Views: 89,392
Posted By motopreserve
2013 IMS shots...

Custom Street Fighter...
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/CustomFighter_zpsf106f843.jpg

Nicky Haden's front brake set-up......
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
We have ordered a ton of metals to the shop from...

We have ordered a ton of metals to the shop from these folks too, just as an option: http://www.mcmaster.com/#
Forum: Thumpers 01-07-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25,342
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Posted By motopreserve
If you buy the metal and cut the pieces yourself,...

If you buy the metal and cut the pieces yourself, the price really should not be that much more. It's not a ton more welding - based on what was on the Moto IQ site.
Forum: Thumpers 01-07-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
I just did the Moto IQ described fix for the...

I just did the Moto IQ described fix for the clutch cable - making a collar for the ferrule. Great, easy fix. That couple with some cleaning and fresh dri-slide, and the clutch pull action is night...
Forum: Thumpers 12-23-2012, 05:26 PM
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Posted By motopreserve
Just set it and forget it. Waiting for it to...

Just set it and forget it. Waiting for it to upload is like watching water boil. Just start the upload, and walk away or you'll sour on the process.
Forum: Thumpers 12-23-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 25,342
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Posted By motopreserve
I don't know if its that crazy, new-fangled...

I don't know if its that crazy, new-fangled camera or what...but that area looks so different than Brooklyn. :). Wish we had some of that closer to here.

Nice footage. YouTube really does a...
Forum: Thumpers 12-23-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25,342
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Posted By motopreserve
You'll get it. Once you get the hang of it, it...

You'll get it. Once you get the hang of it, it becomes addicting. Can't say whether the wife will think so too :)
Forum: Thumpers 12-23-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 25,342
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Posted By motopreserve
22 minutes is long for any video to post online. ...

22 minutes is long for any video to post online. Better off editing down to a 5 min vid (keep people attention better anyway), and make a series of 4.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-21-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 700
Views: 89,392
Posted By motopreserve
Carb cleaning in all it's glory...

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/Moto%20Preserve/20120822-_8224045-Edit.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/Moto%20Preserve/20120822-_8224070-Edit.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers 12-20-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 25,342
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Posted By motopreserve
Honestly, I thought the most interesting thing...

Honestly, I thought the most interesting thing (after the fact that it was a first post) is that there was fault found with the cop (who loves 'em when you are getting pulled over - but no tail light...
Forum: Thumpers 12-19-2012, 04:41 PM
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Posted By motopreserve
wow

wow
Forum: Thumpers 12-09-2012, 09:06 AM
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Posted By motopreserve
Aha. Thanks for the clarification.

Aha. Thanks for the clarification.
Forum: Thumpers 12-09-2012, 05:08 AM
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Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
????

????
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-03-2012, 03:16 AM
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Views: 89,392
Posted By motopreserve
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstud...

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/HarlemDavidson.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/ChainDrive.jpg
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-03-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 700
Views: 89,392
Posted By motopreserve
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstud...

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/husky%20TE610/HuskyOilFilterCover.jpg
Forum: Beasts 12-02-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 5,657
Views: 1,156,107
Posted By motopreserve
There is definitely a small arrow, as mentioned...

There is definitely a small arrow, as mentioned earlier, on the front rim. Just been mounting a new set of wheels and noticed it for the first time. Fortunately, the place that mounted the tires...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-26-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17,535
Views: 1,112,915
Posted By motopreserve
Domikin, While I empathize with your story...

Domikin,

While I empathize with your story (and have heard many more), the flip side is that I've lived in Williamsburg for 12 years without incident. I'm in the heart of hipsterville, and while I...
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
I wasn't aware that the husky battery needed to...

I wasn't aware that the husky battery needed to be anything abnormal for a motorcycle battery - maybe someone will tell us different??? But that photo in the link shows o-ring terminals, which would...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-25-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 17,535
Views: 1,112,915
Posted By motopreserve
Oh boy. Don't even get everyone started with...

Oh boy. Don't even get everyone started with suggestions of parking that thing here in the city :)
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-24-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 700
Views: 89,392
Posted By motopreserve
Another Husky photo. Warp 9 supermoto wheels... ...

Another Husky photo. Warp 9 supermoto wheels...

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/husky%20TE610/40DF6247-1A08-41C3-A74C-404E332BB663-14383-0000056CE08C3461.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 11-23-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 24,418
Posted By motopreserve
2009 TE610 Fork Swap

Hey folks,

I know this is an older thread for complaints about Husky pulling the promised (and advertised) adjustable front forks, but I was hoping I might find some help here. I posted over in...
Forum: Thumpers 11-23-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
2009 TE 610 Fork Swap?

Anyone know if there are any fairly simple fork swaps for the TE610? I have an issue with the one fork lower, and to replace would be almost $500. Figured this might be the time to switch to some...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-21-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 700
Views: 89,392
Posted By motopreserve
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstud...

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/nortstudio/husky%20TE610/56471788-5E7E-4530-855C-EA096E075C75-11710-00000455672BA2E3.jpg
Forum: Beasts 11-21-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5,657
Views: 1,156,107
Posted By motopreserve
Plenty of people riding these on the gravel. If...

Plenty of people riding these on the gravel. If you want a real treat - do a search for JDrocks. Also, the Versys Forum (http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums/) offers a ton of examples of these...
Forum: Thumpers 11-21-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25,342
Views: 3,044,209
Posted By motopreserve
I'm flip-flopping like a politician! Just took...

I'm flip-flopping like a politician! Just took another ride, and the damn blinking light is BACK!!! The new temp sensor goes in immediately. Good grief!
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