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Forum: Americas 04-25-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 308
Views: 31,119
Posted By Balootraveler
I am soo jealous, I am rebuilding a 1972 CT 90. I...

I am soo jealous, I am rebuilding a 1972 CT 90. I just came in from priming the fender and some small parts and see this....daamn what fun. You guys have the bikes I am building and a trip to boot...
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,165
Posted By Balootraveler
Helmet; Multitech or Vega depends on the weather,...

Helmet; Multitech or Vega depends on the weather, Shoei has sound and is nicer Vega is more airy and well I do not worry about it walking off.
Jacket; HEAVY Fieldshear in the winter mesh in the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-10-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,881
Posted By Balootraveler
WIND does suck not blow. I live in a windy place,...

WIND does suck not blow. I live in a windy place, Snake river plane in ID, thus the plethora of windmills. There is nothing wrong with bagging a ride due to wind, I think you were smart.
Forum: Equipment 04-09-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 739
Posted By Balootraveler
Kind of like the Dragon Slayer fire fighting...

Kind of like the Dragon Slayer fire fighting tool, heavy, costly and a PITA to carry it all and only use the polaski.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-07-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,772
Posted By Balootraveler
My KLR only burns oil above 8500 rpm...ANd I like...

My KLR only burns oil above 8500 rpm...ANd I like the synthetic oils from Chevys you know they are made for race engines...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-05-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,772
Posted By Balootraveler
No tumor, the red looking blue is just the...

No tumor, the red looking blue is just the refraction of the green light through the synthetic helium.:beer
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-05-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,772
Posted By Balootraveler
Well with my extra cool tires aired up, synthetic...

Well with my extra cool tires aired up, synthetic magic oil, and my KLR doing about 120 mph I was able to cross from Siberia to Alaska in just a couple of hours and I did not even get my space suit...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-19-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,842
Posted By Balootraveler
Wow if non-riders watch this it is no wonder...

Wow if non-riders watch this it is no wonder non-riders think motorcyclist are death wish idiots. I was tried of stupid in the first 5 minutes, managed to hang on for 1 more before I called...
Forum: The Garage 03-18-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5,448
Views: 2,193,469
Posted By Balootraveler
Too small!! My wife thinks the next house,...

Too small!! My wife thinks the next house, retirement time, will only need a one or two car garage? WTF 2-3 car garage and 30 x40 shop might get us by...too small is woman talk :wink:
Forum: The Garage 03-15-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,550
Posted By Balootraveler
Very cool, are you just parking bikes in there or...

Very cool, are you just parking bikes in there or cages too?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-12-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 18,635
Posted By Balootraveler
I will not be calling them anything, my goal is...

I will not be calling them anything, my goal is no cell service when I go for a ride.
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-30-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 16,058
Posted By Balootraveler
Nice RR one day I will be retired and Geoff and I...

Nice RR one day I will be retired and Geoff and I will see you guys on the road/trail again. Keep us all updated and jealous.
Forum: Equipment 01-26-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By Balootraveler
Hey I have tall screen that came with my 02 KLR,...

Hey I have tall screen that came with my 02 KLR, I would be happy to part with it. I can not measure it until next weekend. let me know if you would like more info.
Forum: Thumpers 01-24-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By Balootraveler
I ride my commuter mt bike or my KLR everyday...

I ride my commuter mt bike or my KLR everyday unless the roads are snowy/icy. It would not be bad riding but the cagers around here can not drive in sunny weather and the snow is ridiculous! So much...
Forum: Equipment 01-09-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,509
Posted By Balootraveler
I use an Itouch with Scala 2 works like a charm,...

I use an Itouch with Scala 2 works like a charm, just wish I had better speakers
Forum: Equipment 01-08-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,232
Posted By Balootraveler
Or just simply get one of these...

Or just simply get one of these https://www.kifaru.net/tarps.html I have a super tarp and stove that I use when bugs are not an issue. Set up is very flexible and it beats packing three parts.
Forum: Equipment 01-07-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,232
Posted By Balootraveler
Stuff mine in one bag; fly first, then the tent...

Stuff mine in one bag; fly first, then the tent foot first and last the foot print. this way it comes out of the stuff sack in the order I need it. My poles and stakes are in another slender bag. On...
Forum: Thumpers 12-26-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,409
Posted By Balootraveler
Wow awesome build, can not wait to see it run.

Wow awesome build, can not wait to see it run.
Forum: The Garage 12-23-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,448
Views: 2,193,469
Posted By Balootraveler
I need a file with all of the good ideas found...

I need a file with all of the good ideas found here. The next man cave is going to be perfect...well better.
Forum: Equipment 12-19-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,579
Posted By Balootraveler
++ on the whisperlites, I have had three MSR...

++ on the whisperlites, I have had three MSR stove over the last 35 years. The 1st was stolen so I got one of the early Whiperlites still have and use it, also have a new International and it is just...
Forum: The Garage 12-17-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,899
Posted By Balootraveler
A couple of boxes containing all the parts of a...

A couple of boxes containing all the parts of a couple of motor cycles that need to be built/rebuilt and the manuals for the said bikes. I am not sure what the budget is but motorcycles that they can...
Forum: Equipment 12-17-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 513
Posted By Balootraveler
GOt one of the day packs a few years ago at...

GOt one of the day packs a few years ago at costco for $15.00 I thought it might last a year or two....four years later and 35,000 miles it is still going. I use it to carry stuff to work and play....
Forum: Equipment 12-09-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By Balootraveler
Give HT a call they look a bit different from the...

Give HT a call they look a bit different from the HT boxes I have seen and have. Everything looks a bit rougher and maybe older?
Forum: Thumpers 11-22-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 19,277
Posted By Balootraveler
Just over 36,000 and still a daily ride, plan on...

Just over 36,000 and still a daily ride, plan on riding it a lot farther.
Forum: Thumpers 11-12-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 766
Posted By Balootraveler
Dman Glad i never skrew upp. Too bad you have a...

Dman Glad i never skrew upp. Too bad you have a 640 I have a short 520?525? I need to add a couple of link some one miss counted.
Forum: Equipment 10-08-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 888
Posted By Balootraveler
Mine have been a GREAT cheap boot. They are solid...

Mine have been a GREAT cheap boot. They are solid but not perfect...the price is right for the boot you get.
Forum: Equipment 09-16-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,032
Posted By Balootraveler
I use the top case for around town and one-two...

I use the top case for around town and one-two day trips. Most of the time I just put my helmet or groceries in it. I have switched to a duffle for longer trips love the flexibility of the duffle. It...
Forum: Equipment 09-16-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,047
Posted By Balootraveler
I have two PVC tubes clamped and taped together....

I have two PVC tubes clamped and taped together. I carry a take down long bow and 10 arrows. They do not roll and feel much more secure across the back of my seat. I am just trying to figure out how...
Forum: Vendors 07-31-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,340
Posted By Balootraveler
I think smaller bike too, they all seem light...

I think smaller bike too, they all seem light dysfunctional.
Forum: Thumpers 07-18-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,064
Posted By Balootraveler
Just changed mine to non-vacuum, seams to be...

Just changed mine to non-vacuum, seams to be better in hot weather, which was the impetus for the change.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-14-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21,097
Views: 4,530,485
Posted By Balootraveler
It is drifting the straights!

It is drifting the straights!
Forum: Thumpers 07-14-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,685
Posted By Balootraveler
Here is...

Here is onehttp://www.electrosport.com/street-bikes/kawasaki/klr650-87-07/kawasaki-regulatorrectifier.html
and another...
Forum: Trip Planning 07-13-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,790
Posted By Balootraveler
I spent a month last summer traveling the most...

I spent a month last summer traveling the most indirect route from Poky ID to Dead Horse AK and back, tools gear and drinks weighed in about 65 lbs. I lost weight along the way, I got fleece at a...
Forum: Equipment 06-20-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By Balootraveler
Very cool, that will beat those not so soft ID...

Very cool, that will beat those not so soft ID rocks, not metric rocks.:freaky
Forum: Thumpers 05-26-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6,782
Views: 527,920
Posted By Balootraveler
Mefo explorers, 8k on a set from ID to AK and...

Mefo explorers, 8k on a set from ID to AK and back.:clap
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-09-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 76,435
Posted By Balootraveler
12 pages of Zombie shit....wow lets just talk...

12 pages of Zombie shit....wow lets just talk guns, I like em, you like em, we all like em.
Forum: Equipment 05-04-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,188
Posted By Balootraveler
ER vs new tire????? The most expensive KLR size...

ER vs new tire????? The most expensive KLR size tire installed is cheaper than the ER!!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-29-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,988
Posted By Balootraveler
I need one of those, I was just thinking about...

I need one of those, I was just thinking about how to haul a boat for fishing. That moves the inflatable down the list again.:clap
Forum: Equipment 04-16-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,474
Posted By Balootraveler
A little Woollite in the kiddy pool dunk...

A little Woollite in the kiddy pool dunk everything, swish it around a bit, change the water until clear or I am bored. Then air dry, in the west that is a couple of hours in later summer, and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-15-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,995
Posted By Balootraveler
Cool, who is from Michigan that will not be...

Cool, who is from Michigan that will not be wearing a helmet and who's loss will improve the gene pool...Go Darwin!
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