Forum: Thumpers
07-03-2012, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 7,166
Views: 560,812
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Forum: Thumpers
07-03-2012, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 7,166
Views: 560,812
I very rarely shut mine off. It's vacuum...
I very rarely shut mine off. It's vacuum operated, so as long as the petcock diaphram is working correctly (not always a great assumption!) it's essentially off anytime the engine is off. Plus the...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
07-02-2012, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 2,954
Views: 1,225,149
my 10yo on her first day riding! She's been...
my 10yo on her first day riding! She's been itchin for a few years, I thought her head was going to explode on the van ride out there. :lol3
getting suited up, nice day for a ride!
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Forum: Thumpers
06-28-2012, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 4,768
Views: 939,158
I haven't done it, but if I did I'd use stouter...
I haven't done it, but if I did I'd use stouter std (non USD) forks, just cause it's the look that the KLR ought to have. :D I've seen write ups for both XR650R forks and DRZ forks, I'd think both...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-28-2012, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 7,166
Views: 560,812
I find unscrewing the stock mirrors at the...
I find unscrewing the stock mirrors at the trailhead and stuffing them in a tailbag to be plenty quick. :1drink
I know, not what you were asking... but really, how much time are you looking to...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-28-2012, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 9,208
Nice ride report, I'm loving the pictures! I...
Nice ride report, I'm loving the pictures! I remember the first time I crossed over 166 and the area between 101 and 5 and was thinking, seriously? Are we really still in Ca? The land that time...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-27-2012, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 766
Are you asking that question, or is that how it...
Are you asking that question, or is that how it is? If you need to roll the bike back and forth to shift up through the gears, then that's just normal operation. Is it acting any different than it...
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Forum: The Garage
11-04-2010, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 704
?? no idea. Can I ask why you need a new one? ...
?? no idea. Can I ask why you need a new one? You would undoubtedly be time and $$ ahead rebuilding your existing shock, or even buying one of these ebay ones and rebuilding it. Even if you are...
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Forum: The Garage
11-02-2010, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 704
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Forum: Thumpers
11-02-2010, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,671
D606. I've tried a few others, and keep coming...
D606. I've tried a few others, and keep coming back. I don't even bother changing them out for street riding anymore, my extra set of rims now has D606's also... The only difference is my 'street'...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-30-2010, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 521
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Forum: Thumpers
10-29-2010, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,166
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Forum: The Garage
10-28-2010, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 917
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Forum: Thumpers
10-28-2010, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 179
Views: 33,896
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Forum: Road warriors
10-25-2010, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,386
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Forum: Thumpers
10-25-2010, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,584
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Forum: Thumpers
10-21-2010, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,213
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Forum: Thumpers
10-21-2010, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 372
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Forum: Thumpers
10-21-2010, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,479
my kids are a little bit older right now (6 and...
my kids are a little bit older right now (6 and 8), but I'll tell you the best thing I did was NOT sell my dirt only bike when they were born. Granted I only rode it 1-2x/year for a while there, but...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-20-2010, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 372
drum brake question
I'm going through/cleaning up a well used TTR-90 we just bought for my daughter. When test riding it I noted that the rear drum brake did not always return on it's own, and would stay engaged. A...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-20-2010, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 466
just my opinion, but the KLR stock clutch is...
just my opinion, but the KLR stock clutch is good. If mine ever goes, I'll replace it with stock parts.
I have not had great experiences with aftermarket clutches on other bikes, they are not...
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Forum: The Garage
10-20-2010, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 739
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Forum: The Garage
10-20-2010, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 739
Sadly, I have one. I don't have a plug attached...
Sadly, I have one. I don't have a plug attached on this bike, and couldn't find the alligator clip adapter cord, so I used this charger instead. All I'm trying to do is get this bike running so I can...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-20-2010, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,584
I just bought this one: ...
I just bought this one: http://www.tristatebattery.com/product_info.php?products_id=977
Sealed, cheap, dropped right in.
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Forum: The Garage
10-19-2010, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 739
cooked battery
This is what happens when you charge a sealed motorcycle battery on a 10amp charger for 4 hours...
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MC_4SZbyusY/TL5_lJTJ9cI/AAAAAAAABxk/9ZWGL_ivIbo/s800/DSC04497.JPG
My...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-11-2010, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,944
Is that Ricor shock longer than stock? Did you...
Is that Ricor shock longer than stock? Did you lower the forks at all? Aren't you going from ~8" to ~10" travel in front? How much did your ride height change front/rear as a result of your mods?...
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Forum: Equipment
10-09-2010, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,203
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Forum: Thumpers
10-04-2010, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 7,060
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Forum: Thumpers
10-04-2010, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 995
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Forum: Thumpers
10-04-2010, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 7,060
I have not heard anyone saying that the...
I have not heard anyone saying that the thermo-bob doesn't do what they say it does. The question is simply do we need it? It is better, but is it actually adding significant life to the motor? No...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-02-2010, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 7,048
Views: 1,533,550
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Forum: Thumpers
10-02-2010, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,574
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Forum: Thumpers
10-02-2010, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,574
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Forum: Thumpers
10-01-2010, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 36,643
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
10-01-2010, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 1,645
Views: 113,572
I'd be up for Mendo, I did the Lost Coast...
I'd be up for Mendo, I did the Lost Coast dualsport ride a few years ago, but that's about my knowledge of the area. I'm on a KLR, though it's pretty set up for dirt. Where and when are you going? ...
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Forum: Equipment
09-30-2010, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Fiberglass poles: isn't the main downside just...
Fiberglass poles: isn't the main downside just weight? The Apex 2XT is aroud 6 pounds. Heavy by backpacking standards, but still pretty light. I'm not a weight weenie, much more concerned with size....
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Forum: Equipment
09-30-2010, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
cheap Eureka 2XT tent
I've been reserching tents lately, and the Eureka Apex 2XT was pretty high on my potential list cause it's inexpensive, packs small (6x18") and has decent reviews around here. Anyway, it's currently...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2010, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 101
Views: 7,060
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Forum: Thumpers
09-29-2010, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 7,060
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