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Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 09:29 AM
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
Stock gearing is 14/50 on U.S. models. ...

Stock gearing is 14/50 on U.S. models.

First is very low and a lot of people who use them primarily on the street regear them. I suggest you rack up a boatload of miles under all conditions...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 08:22 AM
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Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Headed to El Mirage.....

.....but not with my LSR bike.

Got a call last night from that maniac, Kwizard.

He pulled it off! Showed up out of the blue from Texas.

The bike needs a few details attended to in order...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-17-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Big props to BArtek. And to Nathan, as well. ...

Big props to BArtek. And to Nathan, as well.

I always maintain at least a couple of KTM Recovery Vehicles in the fleet. Here are a couple of them resting between service calls. The little one...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-16-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By Lizrdbrth
U da man! We'll see if they've shipped yet...

U da man!

We'll see if they've shipped yet and give you a holler.
Forum: Orange Crush 05-16-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Good suggestion, but OC seemed best at the time. ...

Good suggestion, but OC seemed best at the time.

We're gunna roll with re-shipping from here rather than risk it.

Thanks for playing.
Forum: Orange Crush 05-16-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Today is a writeoff, most likely. If we...

Today is a writeoff, most likely.

If we can't wrangle a victim by close of buisiness that is probably what we'll do.

Figured it was worth a shot.
Forum: Orange Crush 05-16-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Bump.

Bump.
Forum: Orange Crush 05-16-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Note to Admin and you Orangehaidz: I'm...

Note to Admin and you Orangehaidz:

I'm gunna bump this periodically all day if you've no objections, just don't wanna piss anyone off. Once his problem has been solved I'll slither back over to...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-16-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Someone do Norschweger a solid.

Someone do Norschweger a solid.
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,146,148
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Just a good selection, so I can find a helmet...

Just a good selection, so I can find a helmet that fit's good on my big head! Tried on everything around here and just can't find 1 that fit's well.[/QUOTE]

In terms of selection Chaparral...
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,146,148
Posted By Lizrdbrth
I'm over on the Cajon Pass side. From anywhere in...

I'm over on the Cajon Pass side. From anywhere in this desert "down the hill" is defined as "anyplace a nail will rust". So everything's "down the hill" from here.

I know of no big box outfits in...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 12:20 PM
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
Around here that would be the Big Box outfits...

Around here that would be the Big Box outfits like Bert's, Chapparal etc. Prices aren't all that great at either.

Cycle Gear has fewer offerings but almost always better pricing. There's on in...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8,863
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
OT, but is anyone going on the Big Bear ride out...

OT, but is anyone going on the Big Bear ride out of Hutchins Motorsports this Sunday?
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-08-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,863
Posted By Lizrdbrth
I started one of these a long time ago, got...

I started one of these a long time ago, got injured, then healed and haven't yet got back to it. I slapped KLR forks on it and made one "proof of concept" run at 100 mph on it.

There's a thread...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
There are some archived threads regarding them on...

There are some archived threads regarding them on the old TW forum.

They were once available from an outfit in Japan, but IIRC the cost to import a kit was upward of USD $2,000.
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
I got nuttin':eek1 Maybe she spayshull....

I got nuttin':eek1

Maybe she spayshull. They like to be spayshull....
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 11:24 AM
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
I feel ya. My wife used up all my spare mirrors...

I feel ya. My wife used up all my spare mirrors and turn sigs during the learning curve:rofl:rofl

My solution (for offroad, at least) was to loosen the locknut and rotate the mirrors inward...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-15-2013, 12:31 AM
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Views: 16,665
Posted By Lizrdbrth
:clap:clap:clap

:clap:clap:clap
Forum: Thumpers 03-30-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
New footpegs.

I've been testing these new TW-specific footpegs from DSO Specialties for a month or so. Aside from everything else you'd want in an offroad peg, they solve the TW's "staggered peg" arrangement which...
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 11:30 PM
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Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
:rofl

:rofl
Forum: Vendors 03-20-2013, 11:18 AM
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Views: 6,866
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Sorry gang. My notifications thingy must be...

Sorry gang. My notifications thingy must be broke.

The 49-state versions are prototyped. I'm in Cali so it's taken awhile to verify with out-of-state testers in order to ensure that the 49-state...
Forum: Thumpers 03-11-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
It's pretty easy to tell which system you have....

It's pretty easy to tell which system you have. If the battery is charged and the headlight comes on when the ignition is turned to "on" it's the later system. If it doesn't come on until the engine...
Forum: Thumpers 03-10-2013, 11:04 PM
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
'87's had a seperate lighting coil. The 35W/35W...

'87's had a seperate lighting coil. The 35W/35W headlight ran direct from current generated only when the bike was running and they had no front running lights so the actual alternator output was...
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 08:52 AM
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
Mine have been shortened to the bone and...

Mine have been shortened to the bone and relocated to the tail light housing for use with panniers, but the stockers are fairly easily shortened a couple of inches to get them up under the rack.
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 07:15 AM
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Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Negative. That's my own creation.. The Cyclerack...

Negative. That's my own creation.. The Cyclerack is "only" 18 inches or so wide.

Just sayin' that if mine doesn't bang on things theirs certainly won't.
Forum: Thumpers 03-07-2013, 10:36 PM
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
The width of a Cyclerack isn't a ptoblem in any...

The width of a Cyclerack isn't a ptoblem in any type of riding that I've ever done.. If the bars will fit you'll lose a leg long before you'll hit the rack.

Hell, my rear rack is a full 27"...
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 04:23 PM
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Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Anytime, Senor Spud. I'm not sure what you're up...

Anytime, Senor Spud. I'm not sure what you're up to but the rear rim is also an oddball in that it has 32 spokes. Check your spoke count if you're thinking of lacing one to something other than a TW...
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 12:05 PM
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
4.50x14

4.50x14
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 09:59 AM
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
http://tw200forum.com/index.php?/topic/3831-front-...

http://tw200forum.com/index.php?/topic/3831-front-tire-choices/
Forum: Thumpers 01-29-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
They all have them. My best guess is also that...

They all have them. My best guess is also that they were there to dampen harmonics, and I agree that they don't exactly aid in heat transfer..
Forum: Thumpers 01-16-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
The ignition, gas cap and helmet lock are keyed...

The ignition, gas cap and helmet lock are keyed the same. The ignition switch is easily removed, but the gas cap and helmet locks can be considerably less so. Having a locksmith make new keys off the...
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Lol. I didn't want to appear to be a buzzkiller...

Lol. I didn't want to appear to be a buzzkiller by pointing it out at the time but I kinda figured you'd have some brake issues. You've pulled of a really nice swap. I've seen a couple others but...
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Tons of options for longer arms will probably...

Tons of options for longer arms will probably follow. Mine is the alloy version from an XT600.

You gotta be careful with the length. The longer it is the more pedal travel it takes to operate it....
Forum: Thumpers 01-08-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Getting closer to finding the right backing...

Getting closer to finding the right backing plate. It's all process of elimination but by keeping it in the family we could end up with a near bolt-on.

Here again is the XT350 plate, which has...
Forum: Thumpers 01-08-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,146,148
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Problem solved, got my pics. Thanks for...

Problem solved, got my pics. Thanks for indulging.

If anyone's into it there are pics of the process over on the TW200 thread.

Thanks again.
Forum: Thumpers 01-08-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8,863
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
TW's had drums on both ends until 2001. Mine has...

TW's had drums on both ends until 2001. Mine has a later model disc up front and drum rear. The front is adequate (sorta), but in the rear we have twice the rubber on the ground as an XT and bringing...
Forum: Thumpers 01-07-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8,863
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
Thanks. I asked at the time but got no response. ...

Thanks. I asked at the time but got no response.

The fiche are pretty funky line drawings. Not much detail, prolly because there isn't much need for it. Unfortunately your post doesn't include...
Forum: Thumpers 01-07-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8,863
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Posted By Lizrdbrth
Anyone got a TTR230 or an XT with the rear brake conversion?

I'm not an XT dude, I'm a TW guy but we're saddled with the same crappy 110mm rear brake. I'm doing a 130mm rear brake conversion on a TW200. Don't stone me, but since there doesn't seem to be a TTR...
Forum: Thumpers 01-07-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
Can't help you out if you're in desperate...

Can't help you out if you're in desperate immediate need of one. Could take awhile, depending on how this goes. I'm working it out on a spare hub and swingarm so my bikes stay up during the process. ...
Forum: Thumpers 01-04-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 702,953
Posted By Lizrdbrth
The rear hub certainly looks as if it was made in...

The rear hub certainly looks as if it was made in a cave. You could be onto something.

Lest anyone should think that I'm capable of having an original thought, here's the prior art as done by...
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