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Forum: GS Boxers 02-15-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,154
Posted By officerleroy
I've loaded my 800GS (which has a longer...

I've loaded my 800GS (which has a longer wheelbase) in my short bed frontier and it just sits on the gate. You shouldn't have any problems.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-14-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11,687
Views: 1,562,638
Posted By officerleroy
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By officerleroy
+1. Makes a huge difference, definitely money...

+1. Makes a huge difference, definitely money well spent.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-28-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,167
Posted By officerleroy
True, and not everyone rides a KTM so that...

True, and not everyone rides a KTM so that options not universal...duh I know.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-28-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,167
Posted By officerleroy
Pretty good idea. I cheaped out and got the $30...

Pretty good idea. I cheaped out and got the $30 KTM kit instead of the $100 one:...
Forum: Racing 01-25-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 17,167
Posted By officerleroy
The waiting list is up to 9 now, pretty...

The waiting list is up to 9 now, pretty impressive. I know it's still a ways out so the final number could be way down, BUT you'd think with as much expressed interest as there is that there would be...
Forum: Equipment 01-25-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,116
Posted By officerleroy
This is exactly why I think I'm going to try a...

This is exactly why I think I'm going to try a new Nemo tent this year. The inflatable air core is a really cool idea. While packed weights may be similiar, I havent seen a poled tent that comes...
Forum: Thumpers 01-23-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2,341
Views: 679,920
Posted By officerleroy
Know? No. But my LBS said they should be rolling...

Know? No. But my LBS said they should be rolling in mid-March to early April.
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2,341
Views: 679,920
Posted By officerleroy
Its a Clean Speed Engineering cable guide. It...

Its a Clean Speed Engineering cable guide. It was recommended on the BRP site (maker of the rubber mount that's shown) and was cheap enough so I got it.
...
Forum: Thumpers 01-20-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2,341
Views: 679,920
Posted By officerleroy
Okay, I'll stick with the snow theme: ...

Okay, I'll stick with the snow theme:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iQn_sK4wDLw/UPyY_wT0BZI/AAAAAAAAHHU/ErX8GoPusok/s576/690%2520snow.jpg

Picked it up last weekend. Threw a skid plate and a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-18-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,515
Posted By officerleroy
WTF are you talking about?? The V7 guzzi's and...

WTF are you talking about?? The V7 guzzi's and all of the triumph modern-retro thruxton/scrambler/bonnie's add up to a pretty good amount of new bikes that fit the "no plastics, exposed engine,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-16-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,515
Posted By officerleroy
If you can dodge a flaming tennis ball you can...

If you can dodge a flaming tennis ball you can dodge a cager!!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-15-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,515
Posted By officerleroy
Wow, I was gonna chime in but you've pretty much...

Wow, I was gonna chime in but you've pretty much said everything I was gonna say. I'm 27 and just don't understand the attitude of other guys in our generation. It's "cool but too dangerous"??...
Forum: Racing 12-27-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 17,167
Posted By officerleroy
Bad choice old man, you take away any excuse you...

Bad choice old man, you take away any excuse you might have if we're on the same bike :lol3
Forum: Racing 12-21-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 17,167
Posted By officerleroy
Speaking of the big gas tank, it seems like...

Speaking of the big gas tank, it seems like you're in the know Pantah, any rumblings that they may allow rotopax? I saw their post on the yahoo board and it kinda crushed my hopes.
Forum: Racing 12-20-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 17,167
Posted By officerleroy
Not the 690?? What was all that one in a million...

Not the 690?? What was all that one in a million talk??
Forum: Road warriors 12-20-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,058
Posted By officerleroy
I can't speak for you, but I'm 27 and and I still...

I can't speak for you, but I'm 27 and and I still don't feel like I'd be ready to give up the SV for a wee. Yes it'd be more comfortable. Yes it'd be more practical. Yes it'd be better for the 2...
Forum: Thumpers 12-18-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2,341
Views: 679,920
Posted By officerleroy
What tailbag is that on there? You like it?

What tailbag is that on there? You like it?
Forum: Racing 12-17-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 17,167
Posted By officerleroy
Eeeeexxxxccccceeeeellllleeeennnnnttttt ...

Eeeeexxxxccccceeeeellllleeeennnnnttttt
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-46q70gL6JBQ/UM-hg4trDeI/AAAAAAAAHGo/Xe9ODEwpkyY/s422/MontyBurns.jpg
Forum: Racing 12-17-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 17,167
Posted By officerleroy
Alright! Alright! Alright! Really hope I...

Alright! Alright! Alright!

Really hope I don't end up regretting selling my 800GS for a KTM 690... Either way, I'll have a blast even if I have to ride a Ninja 250.
Forum: Racing 12-17-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 17,167
Posted By officerleroy
Whelp, my deposit is sent in. Guess we find out...

Whelp, my deposit is sent in. Guess we find out soon if we're accepted?
Forum: Equipment 12-14-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By officerleroy
I've been pretty happy with the Sidi Discovery...

I've been pretty happy with the Sidi Discovery Rain boots. They're much more comfortable than traditional MX boots which too me are just too bulky and stiff for long or multi-day rides. They're a...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-13-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,789
Posted By officerleroy
Ah man, this sounded really good. Think I could...

Ah man, this sounded really good. Think I could get the tracks from you?
Forum: Thumpers 12-08-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,428
Posted By officerleroy
So I'm in the same boat as the OP. It's been a...

So I'm in the same boat as the OP. It's been a full year since the 2012s came out, anyone have any comparisons of the two? Thoughts on the whole used vs new 2012/13?
Forum: Old's Cool 12-08-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2,167
Views: 604,206
Posted By officerleroy
1966 Honda CB150 Benly $75!! :rofl ...

1966 Honda CB150 Benly

$75!! :rofl
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Eu87_CGYo8U/UMPWNMbqg2I/AAAAAAAAHD0/Yh0LmVjYm54/s720/DSC_0001.JPG
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-05-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,425
Posted By officerleroy
Oh and +1 on the tires. I think it kind of goes...

Oh and +1 on the tires. I think it kind of goes without saying you need proper knobs (tkc, K60, pirelli scorps-my fave) if you're gonna spend any real time in the dirt.
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-05-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,425
Posted By officerleroy
Fixing the snatchy throttle was #1 on my list. ...

Fixing the snatchy throttle was #1 on my list. It was relatively cheap too for a G2 throttle tamer and a booster plug. Makes the bike SOOOOOO much more manageable on the slow rock crawly stuff,...
Forum: Ride reports 11-29-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,120
Posted By officerleroy
Alright alright alright!!! My first "real' street...

Alright alright alright!!! My first "real' street bike was a CX500. I had to carry around a 2 liter coke bottle of anitfreeze as it had a pretty good leak.

Outstanding pictures:thumb
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 11-16-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 545
Posted By officerleroy
Uh...not sure why this got moved to the Rockies...

Uh...not sure why this got moved to the Rockies regional forum....the ride is in CA and the convo was 1/2 about 800GS setup.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 11-16-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 545
Posted By officerleroy
My understanding is that there's 3 routes, "Easy"...

My understanding is that there's 3 routes, "Easy" "Hard" and "Adventure".
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 11-15-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 545
Posted By officerleroy
I talked to the race director about that specific...

I talked to the race director about that specific question. According to him the adventure route is for guys who "are afraid to mount roll charts on the bars because they'll scratch them" and/or...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 11-15-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 545
Posted By officerleroy
Anybody doin LA Barstow to Vegas

I'm headed out from New Mexico next Thursday. Just ordered up a fresh set of knobbies.

Anyone else got plans for it?

http://www.labarstowvegas.com/index.htm
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-03-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,629
Posted By officerleroy
Ya, get up over the front of it. The throttle is...

Ya, get up over the front of it. The throttle is your friend.:norton
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-20-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By officerleroy
Post pics when you've got it worked out. I'm...

Post pics when you've got it worked out. I'm curious.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-09-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By officerleroy
Just in case anyone ever ends up searching for...

Just in case anyone ever ends up searching for this, the altrider rack fits just fine with wolfman saddlebag racks.
Forum: Ride reports 09-03-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,701
Posted By officerleroy
Just admit you got in over your head and lost it.

Just admit you got in over your head and lost it.
Forum: Ride reports 09-03-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,701
Posted By officerleroy
Mileage for this day came out to 219. ...

Mileage for this day came out to 219.

Again, careful to strictly follow all signs, we pushed our bikes out of the campground
...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-29-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By officerleroy
Cathedral Valley Rd, 1-70 to Capitol Reef

Anybody here done this road? I'm seeing 56 miles and "estimate 3-4 hours" to complete it. That can't be right? I'll be 2-up on my 800GS.
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-27-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By officerleroy
I was looking at adventure desings website and...

I was looking at adventure desings website and they had a pic of the wolfman racks with a tail rack. I called them up and they assured me the altrider will fit with the wolfman. Oh jeez, I've...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-27-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By officerleroy
Hmm, I see their borrego rack and that might work...

Hmm, I see their borrego rack and that might work but it says:

Due to demand, please allow 2-3 weeks for this part to be shipped from the date of the placement of the order.


So I guess...
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