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Forum: Equipment 12-27-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,093
Posted By bman
I use the Sterno folding stove for my Trangia. I...

I use the Sterno folding stove for my Trangia. I suppose it could also be used with wood.
It's super strong and folds flat. Not sure you can get it in the UK.
Here's a link to give you a few ideas....
Forum: Equipment 12-20-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,345
Posted By bman
http://www.coffee-maker-review.net/images/presto-0...

http://www.coffee-maker-review.net/images/presto-02822-6cup-stainlesssteel-coffee-percolator-21420717.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 12-15-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 34,442
Posted By bman
:ear On a side note, fantastic Nordkap video...

:ear

On a side note, fantastic Nordkap video Willy.
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,243
Posted By bman
On my 04 KLR the buffeting from the stock shield...

On my 04 KLR the buffeting from the stock shield was pretty bad.
Cutting off the upswept part of the shield solved that problem.
I'm 5'10"
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 30,702
Posted By bman
No hyperbole here....

No hyperbole here. (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/11/54/707/21461/PDEPT/Adventure-Touring-Controls-Parts-2004-Kawasaki-KLR650-Parts.aspx)
Forum: Battle scooters 11-05-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,740
Posted By bman
Nice that your lawnmower likes ethanol. My KLR...

Nice that your lawnmower likes ethanol.
My KLR did too.
Unfortunately my SYM doesn't.
Could be some carbs are more sensitive to it.
Forum: Battle scooters 11-04-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,740
Posted By bman
Glad you got things sorted out. If it's your...

Glad you got things sorted out. If it's your daily driver it probably doesn't matter if you use ethanol. Looks like you don't have too many choices for non ethanol according to this....
Forum: Battle scooters 11-04-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,740
Posted By bman
Looks like you have easy access to AVgas. My carb...

Looks like you have easy access to AVgas. My carb issues (not a Riva) were totally solved by buying non ethanol gas.
Before switching over to non ethanol, if my bike sat more than 3 days it had...
Forum: Battle scooters 11-01-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,039
Posted By bman
noob :lol3

noob :lol3
Forum: Battle scooters 11-01-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,039
Posted By bman
Nice way to encourage participation. nob

Nice way to encourage participation. nob
Forum: Battle scooters 10-30-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,643
Posted By bman
Something like this...

Something like this (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/greenbank/scooters/sym-hd-200-excellent-condition/1008663110) might work for you.
Never mind, liquid cooled.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-27-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 111,854
Posted By bman
Homeless Hoedown

http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn371/74birdman/Homesweethome.jpg
Forum: Equipment 08-18-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By bman
Might try here...

Might try here (http://tourandride.com/products/givi/cases/trekker-series/view-all-products)
Forum: Equipment 08-17-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,947
Posted By bman
Bought a SubZero 36 can cooler at the local...

Bought a SubZero 36 can cooler at the local drugstore. Less than 15 bucks.
Folds flat, suprisingly effective at keeping ice.
Forum: Equipment 08-14-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By bman
Here's...

Here's (http://www.solarcapitalist.com/sae2pin-surface-mount-connect.aspx) a good place to get that surface mount. Great guy to deal with.
Forum: The Garage 08-09-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,462
Posted By bman
Buy quality taps less flutes = stronger

Buy quality taps
less flutes = stronger
Forum: Battle scooters 05-06-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,954
Posted By bman
To me it seems that every post about California...

To me it seems that every post about California Scooter Company on here is vaguely disguised spam. Be it ride reports or endorsements from happy customers.
Yours included.
Just saying.
Good on...
Forum: Equipment 04-29-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,830
Posted By bman
The 705's on my KLR are holding up just fine, now...

The 705's on my KLR are holding up just fine, now Duro's thats a whole nother story.:D
Forum: Thumpers 04-06-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 915,651
Posted By bman
Screen measures 5 1/8" from bottom to cut.

Screen measures 5 1/8" from bottom to cut.
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 915,651
Posted By bman
Cutting the lip off the standard shield did...

Cutting the lip off the standard shield did wonders for my buffeting problems.
Like night and day. I'm 5'10" so YMMV.
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6,783
Views: 528,243
Posted By bman
Did the bolt and nut for a while. Works, but what...

Did the bolt and nut for a while. Works, but what a pain to remove to work on the bike.
Tapped the nut 1/4-20 and said to hell with it.
Tank ain't going anywhere.
Just remember it's the same cheap...
Forum: The Garage 01-01-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,195
Posted By bman
$2.99 at Walgreens.

$2.99 at Walgreens.
Forum: The Garage 12-31-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,195
Posted By bman
I recently added heating elements for the first...

I recently added heating elements for the first time. The stick on ones under Progrips. Used hairspray (Aquanet Extra Super Hold) like all other grip changes. I was disappointed that they didn't...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 12-05-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 13,466
Posted By bman
Had a great time riding with Scot and John( Heal...

Had a great time riding with Scot and John( Heal up quick). Kebabs were tasty, brews refreshing, breakfast and after tea scotch. Fun was had.
Sucks about the cooler though. Hopefully someone will...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 11-27-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 13,466
Posted By bman
:nod

:nod
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 11-24-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7,116
Views: 498,454
Posted By bman
Roast Beast:tb

Roast Beast:tb
Forum: Equipment 11-18-2011, 04:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,530
Posted By bman
Roseburg Cycles has some great prices.

Roseburg Cycles has some great prices.
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 11-12-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 13,466
Posted By bman
:rofl

:rofl
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 10-30-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7,116
Views: 498,454
Posted By bman
http://www.ritchieconsultants.com/images/advrider/...

http://www.ritchieconsultants.com/images/advrider/FloridaTrip/Scrub/S_100_1786.JPG

http://www.ritchieconsultants.com/images/advrider/FloridaTrip/Scrub/S_100_1789.JPG


Same as it ever was.:lol3
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 10-24-2011, 04:44 AM
Replies: 7,116
Views: 498,454
Posted By bman
Thanks for the invite Alan. As usual the Scrub...

Thanks for the invite Alan. As usual the Scrub did not disappoint.
No pics, but sometimes it's better that way.
Thanks, PK for the tour, RAZR's , Scott, Alan.
Wish I was a bit closer, nice to hang...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 10-13-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 855
Sticky: TetS
Views: 75,199
Posted By bman
Got the document. Thanks Chip:1drink

Got the document. Thanks Chip:1drink
Forum: Equipment 08-20-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,268
Posted By bman
I switched to he Trangia a few years ago. I like...

I switched to he Trangia a few years ago. I like the simmer option for other than boiling water cooking.
I saw a you tube video of a guy using an old sterno stove for the wind and pot support.
...
Forum: Battle scooters 06-22-2011, 05:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,501
Posted By bman
" Balancing Lever with torsion spring upgrade...

" Balancing Lever with torsion spring upgrade (Eagle Mfg.)"

Didn't know Ninjas had these.
Forum: The Garage 06-14-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By bman
I used big fender washers and the corresponding...

I used big fender washers and the corresponding sized rubber gaskets.
Lowes or Home Depot I think.
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By bman
If the blades are OK you might be able to salvage...

If the blades are OK you might be able to salvage the fan.
On mine I cleaned out the ribs on the inside of the fans center, made an insert out of delrin, and pressed the old hub into it. Then i...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-15-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 890
Views: 78,637
Posted By bman
Got it. Thanks for all your effort.

Got it.
Thanks for all your effort.
Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 05-14-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 928
Sticky: Tet
Views: 90,231
Posted By bman
Hey Chip Got the file. Thanks for sharing.

Hey Chip
Got the file.
Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Battle scooters 01-09-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,200
Posted By bman
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=628221
Forum: The Garage 12-15-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,217
Posted By bman
Another option is to use stainless allen head...

Another option is to use stainless allen head screws. Nice smooth head and no worries about carriage bolts square lug.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-02-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,907
Posted By bman
Vehicles with handicapped tags. Vehicles ...

Vehicles with handicapped tags.
Vehicles with bicycle racks.
And all the others previously mentioned.
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