Forum: Beasts
05-08-2013, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
Weeeell, IF I had to stretch the tank, I'm sure...
Weeeell, IF I had to stretch the tank, I'm sure the mileage on mine would be above 50 mph. Normal hot rodding gets me over 46, but I live at 5400 feet and mostly ride higher. My normal range is about...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
05-08-2013, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 11,852
Views: 787,051
Good campaign by CDOT
New try at encouraging safety gear by CDOT (http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/CODOT-7a1fc4?reqfrom=share).
Hope it has success...says one who's helmet saved his "not so hard" head last...
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Forum: Beasts
04-05-2013, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
Maybe you are in a rut and Like it!
Been riding my 12 800 XC. I have a Honda Blackbird and a BMW K1200 LT. My wife used to ride with me on the LT. She now doesn't. It sits. The Blackbird is still a thrill a second, but it sits. I ride...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
04-04-2013, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 4,563
Great Show!
Thank you for the evening, Lyndon!
It was good to get a comprehensive recap of the race and your prep.
With all the checklists, graphs, and charts it was well laid out.
Performance was...
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Forum: Beasts
04-03-2013, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 122
Views: 21,987
The Infamous front end bounce issue???????? Not...
The Infamous front end bounce issue???????? Not heard of this even once before. Would you have some details? My feeble mind can't imagine something that a well balanced wheel with a new tire wouldn't...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
04-01-2013, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 4,563
Traffic Note
The ramps from Santa Fe to Evans Ave are closed (both directions):eek1. Use Broadway exit from I-25 if coming from the north.
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Forum: Vendors
03-27-2013, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 297
Views: 14,546
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Forum: Vendors
03-27-2013, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 297
Views: 14,546
Help
Can someone point me to the thread where instructions or comments are on installing the filter? I'm stymied...I go look at the old (OEM) plastic, and don't know where to start getting it out. '12 XC...
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Forum: Vendors
03-15-2013, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 297
Views: 14,546
Thanks a bunch!!
The type of BS he has had to go through deserves a few beers. I also added a tip to the tab, and hope it makes him feel better about what he volunteered to do. Group buys are great. The main buyer...
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Forum: Beasts
03-14-2013, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
Ear Protection
There's lots of sources, but here is my favorite (http://earinc.com). http://earinc.com They do a great job on motorcyclists as well as almost every other profession. I have the ear buds that I plug...
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Forum: Beasts
03-11-2013, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
03-09-2013, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 3,356
Darwinian error
Happens all the time. They deserve to be extinct...they should have evolved with one big ass eye on the top of their head.:lol3
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
02-24-2013, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 4,917
Update
Here is an update (http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2013/01/ktm-acquiring-husqvarna/) that raises many questions as to what the real future of Husqvarna is.
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Forum: Beasts
02-19-2013, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 5,650
Views: 1,153,817
NEED a set of forks for 2008 Versys
Pranged ol' Red Dog on a front end washout.:huh
I need a left fork for sure. We hope to be able to rebuild the right one. Run out is fine if straight.
Interested in a left fork, a set of...
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Forum: Beasts
02-19-2013, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 5,650
Views: 1,153,817
Cost??
Are you dealing with conventional outlet or the "BMW" style? A 12v relay is about $10 US at a NAPA type store. The conventional "cigarette lighter" outlet is from $5- $10 at any parts store, Walmart...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
02-12-2013, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 4,563
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Forum: Beasts
02-05-2013, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,465
Or.....
One could go ride the XC in the twisties so you scrape every turn and on the freeways at buck+ speeds, and then ask yourself WHY in the hell are you thinking about screwing with a wheel that works...
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Forum: Vendors
01-24-2013, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 297
Views: 14,546
second group buy
I'm in for a filter when you get to it. Thanks for doing the work:clap
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
01-23-2013, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 3,996
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
01-23-2013, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 3,996
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Forum: Racing
01-14-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 18,418
Views: 931,874
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
12-25-2012, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,260
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Forum: Beasts
12-14-2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,850
Headlight modulators
They PO the average motorist by making them think you're a cop at first, then when seeing its just you, they swerve at you!:evil
Pilot3's light bar is the snitz...easy to install, looks like it is...
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Forum: Vendors
11-30-2012, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 174
Views: 11,193
Done!
Took less than an hour and a half. Most was to find the right tools and to figger out where that slot went. I'd have liked one more slide showing the slot from the back of the bike. After examining...
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Forum: Beasts
11-21-2012, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
Get on and ride. Don't get too caught up in...
Get on and ride. Don't get too caught up in internet chatter. Most of it is just that. The bike has no persistent problems, or they'd be prevelant on multiple sites. The bike requires very little...
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Forum: Vendors
11-21-2012, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 174
Views: 11,193
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Forum: Vendors
11-03-2012, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 174
Views: 11,193
Exact dimensions?
Can't find the dimensions of this light. i'd like to have the info for planning.
Also, for installation, do we have to remove the OEM rack to access the wiring?
Thanks!
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Forum: Vendors
11-01-2012, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 174
Views: 11,193
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-19-2012, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 738
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Forum: Beasts
10-14-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,439
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-14-2012, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 2,255
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Forum: Beasts
10-10-2012, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
The deer cleaned out everything in front of the...
The deer cleaned out everything in front of the forks except the instrument pod and windshield. It was relatively simple to screw on the new plastic parts to make it whole again. Front tire, wheel,...
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Forum: Beasts
10-09-2012, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
No Part number for handle bar end
Hit a deer and broke the right bar end. There is no part mumber for it, so I welded it and it is working fine. Other option was to get a new bar...$100+ for OEM or $125 for black. As well machined as...
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Forum: Beasts
10-05-2012, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 122
Views: 21,987
More 800 GS comparos:
1. Just take the Tiger...
More 800 GS comparos:
1. Just take the Tiger out on the open road an pin it in the first four gears...that will be enough reason to go buy it. :deal
2. Beyond the much more capable engine, you...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
09-28-2012, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 876
Per CDOT at 10:23
All lanes open: US 34/Trail Ridge Rd. from Rainbow Curve - Milner Pass, following adverse weather conditions in the area.
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Forum: Beasts
09-20-2012, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 122
Views: 21,987
Fabulous Bike
This bike is amazing. The motor, the ergos, the whole thing works for me at 6-2, 220.
with five or so DS's in my past, it easily trumps them. With ABS and the handling, this thing is a great sport...
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Forum: Beasts
08-22-2012, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
Fuel reserve notes
My last tank included drag race starts at each light, mountain twisties and some freeways at 80ish. Fuel light came on at 178 miles. I filled at 205 miles, and it took only 4.3 gallons, which...
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Forum: Beasts
08-20-2012, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
Please note that this port does not support the...
Please note that this port does not support the ipad (per the installation instructions), which takes a bit more power; especially the latest version, ipad 3. This version takes forever to charge and...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-15-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 658
laura,
You've come a long way since that...
laura,
You've come a long way since that bike was new! This next phase (restoring the bike) isn't much fun, but is an important part of the hobby.
Call Supertune 303-495-3290. They should be...
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Forum: Beasts
07-09-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 17,152
Views: 2,759,469
parts list?
Hit a deer. Need to order some plastic parts in front of the forks. Any source better than dealer or bike bandit? TIA
Triumph Parts Locator has decent blow ups and lists. Best so far, but no USA...
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