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Forum: Ride reports 02-25-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,856
Posted By Calikatoom
I am so lucky to have this area in my back yard!...

I am so lucky to have this area in my back yard! Thanks for taking some pics and igniting the stoke! I can't wait for Winter snow to melt!
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 12-10-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By Calikatoom
Good street GPS $300-$400 ?

Can anyone give me some good advice for a moto GPS between 300-400 bucks? It will be a Xmas gift for a cousin who is a street rider.

Do the Nuvi models stand up well?

Whats the scoop?
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-13-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,003
Posted By Calikatoom
If wind protection is number one priority, you...

If wind protection is number one priority, you should look at the Barkbuster Storm handguards,
...
Forum: Thumpers 10-31-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2,796
Views: 404,877
Posted By Calikatoom
1" spoils the ABS.

1" spoils the ABS.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 10-19-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 214
Posted By Calikatoom
Free Beginner Ride Clinic and Poker Run at Carnegie this Sunday 10/21/12

Hi Everyone,

It has been a while since I posted. Carnegie is having a free day of riding this Sunday. There will be plenty of shops, vendors and activities going on.

Cycle Specialties is...
Forum: Thumpers 10-07-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2,796
Views: 404,877
Posted By Calikatoom
I am heading out the door to the Husqvarna dealer...

I am heading out the door to the Husqvarna dealer meeting in the next few minutes. We will get to ride the TR650 and the whole lineup tomorrow afternoon!

I rode the new TR650 Terra for the first...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-06-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9,042
Views: 1,369,971
Posted By Calikatoom
I am at home and don't have the 46 page tech...

I am at home and don't have the 46 page tech specs in front of me.... But the LED headlight is an option. Halogen is standard. The pics I saw show what appears to be a full LED light assembly. I'll...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 08-09-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By Calikatoom
Thanks Woods Chick!

Thanks Woods Chick!
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 08-08-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By Calikatoom
Central Nevada DS Routes or Maps?

I have been getting some good advice here for our September trip to Moab. However I ams till lokking for Nevada maps and any good route advice through central NV.

Any riders out there with...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 08-04-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By Calikatoom
Thanks everyone! Looks like Nevada will be...

Thanks everyone!

Looks like Nevada will be one giant scouting mission. You all can count on a nice ride report after the trip!

FYI.... Moab has been on my "short list" for years. I can't...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 08-01-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By Calikatoom
Oh Yeah - Does anyone have a good source for maps...

Oh Yeah - Does anyone have a good source for maps of Nevada and Utah?

Thanks again!
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 08-01-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By Calikatoom
Headed to Rawhyde Challenge in Moab!

I am heading to the Rawhyde event in Moab in September. The ride plan is just starting to come together. I have 4 days to get to Moab and am looking to ride offroad on my way across Nevada.

Does...
Forum: GPS Tracks - West & PNW 07-18-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,260
Posted By Calikatoom
Thanks Jerry!

Thanks Jerry!
Forum: GPS Tracks - West & PNW 07-17-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,260
Posted By Calikatoom
Thanks for the post. That route looks alittle...

Thanks for the post. That route looks alittle further south than I was planning, but who knows!

I went thru a bunch of tracks on GPS Xchange last night and it looks like I might be able to link...
Forum: GPS Tracks - West & PNW 07-16-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,260
Posted By Calikatoom
BTW.... Our group consists of a couple...

BTW.... Our group consists of a couple R1200GS/GSA, and a couple F800GS bikes. I am looking for big bike friendly although everyone riding is pretty solid offroad.

Thanks again!
Forum: GPS Tracks - West & PNW 07-16-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,260
Posted By Calikatoom
Modesto to Moab - looking for NV DS routes

I am heading to the Rawhyde event in Moab in September. The ride plan is just starting to come together. I have 4 days to get to Moab and am looking to ride offroad on my way across Nevada.
...
Forum: Thumpers 06-29-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 665
Posted By Calikatoom
Precisely! Thanks for the good word everyone! ...

Precisely! Thanks for the good word everyone!

-Gail
Forum: Thumpers 06-28-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 665
Posted By Calikatoom
2004 KTM 625SXC Oil Change

Disclaimer- I have searched as best I can for answers.

I just purchased a 2004 KTM 625SXC. I have previously owned 2 diff 640 LC4E models.

The owners manual is wrong regarding oil capacity,...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-24-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 899
Posted By Calikatoom
I run a K60 rear and a TKC front on my F800GS. ...

I run a K60 rear and a TKC front on my F800GS. Awesome combo!

The shop is theoratically correct. And in some cases (especially with street radials) the negative effects can be great.
...
Forum: Thumpers 06-20-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By Calikatoom
I love my HDB handguards! When you factor the top...

I love my HDB handguards! When you factor the top clamp and mirror cost into the equation, they aren't that much more expensive than buying Cycra or Bark Busters plus mirrors.

With that said,...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-05-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,732
Posted By Calikatoom
I sell BMW and Triumph for a living. I also...

I sell BMW and Triumph for a living. I also bleed orange since I have been riding KTM dirtbikes and dual sports since the early Nineties. (hoping for some kind of objective credibility) :1drink
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-16-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,632
Posted By Calikatoom
DB - It sounds like you have already been through...

DB - It sounds like you have already been through the ringer.

Works Performance will build you a shock for MUCH LESS than Ohlins or Wilburs and it is a quality piece. It will be spring and valved...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-13-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 929
Posted By Calikatoom
Just stumbled o to this post.... Can I get away...

Just stumbled o to this post.... Can I get away with stock chain length with 15/47?. I am currently running 15/42 and am pretty happy but have thought of going lower.
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-13-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 80,631
Posted By Calikatoom
Went on a nice solo mission this Sunday. Here is...

Went on a nice solo mission this Sunday. Here is a tsasty tidbit...

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Forum: Layin' down tracks 02-11-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 819
Posted By Calikatoom
When they are fresh out of the box, they will...

When they are fresh out of the box, they will sometimes need a bit of time to find satellites. I had the exact same experience with my 276c
Forum: Airheads 02-06-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 74,323
Posted By Calikatoom
I think that solid stripe down the middle is the...

I think that solid stripe down the middle is the main reason people are getting 10,000 mileor more out of the Heidi on the big Adventure bikes. I would also prefer to have the tread pattern from the...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-06-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,024
Posted By Calikatoom
Awesome response!

Awesome response!
Forum: Ride reports 02-04-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 488,066
Posted By Calikatoom
Hey Simon and Lisa! Glad to see your good...

Hey Simon and Lisa!

Glad to see your good Karma is still being rewarded all over the world.

Have fun in Australia!

-Gail from Cycle Specialties
Modesto, California
Forum: Road warriors 01-06-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,554
Posted By Calikatoom
It wouldn't hurt them at all if they had done the...

It wouldn't hurt them at all if they had done the right thing initially!
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-14-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6,642
Views: 1,999,308
Posted By Calikatoom
I like the seat. However I am 5'7" with about a...

I like the seat. However I am 5'7" with about a 29 inch inseam on a good day. This seat is way more comfy than the stock seat or the factory low seat I had before. It's still a dirtbike seat...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-13-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6,642
Views: 1,999,308
Posted By Calikatoom
That is correct. I have the "standard" height...

That is correct. I have the "standard" height Tourtaech seat. It is about an inch taller than stock.
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-13-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6,642
Views: 1,999,308
Posted By Calikatoom
Seat is by Touratech. Much more comfy than...

Seat is by Touratech. Much more comfy than stock, but tall too.

Fork Mods - I have the Bitubo cartridges set up for aggressive offroad. The fork decals are from BOSS Suspension. They replaced...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-12-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6,642
Views: 1,999,308
Posted By Calikatoom
Thought I'd finally post a couple pics of my...

Thought I'd finally post a couple pics of my F800GS. Plenty of goodies and a little bit of paint make this one sweet ride!
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-23-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 80,631
Posted By Calikatoom
Lava Frog is THE MAN! Freakin mud hound for sure!

Lava Frog is THE MAN! Freakin mud hound for sure!
Forum: Beasts 11-18-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4,009
Views: 580,785
Posted By Calikatoom
A peek at the new Tiger Explorer!

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Forum: Parallel Universe 09-03-2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,907
Posted By Calikatoom
GREAT to see a company get behind their products....

GREAT to see a company get behind their products. Stuff happens no matter who you are. It sounds like XPC is jumping in to make this right.

KUDOS!

-Gail
Forum: Beasts 08-26-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 17,812
Views: 3,061,592
Posted By Calikatoom
Hi Everyone, This has probably been...

Hi Everyone,

This has probably been discussed multiple times, but with 600 pages I couldn't read them all.....

Has Yamaha figured out how to disable the ABS on this bike?

Thanks ahead of...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 07-26-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 345
Posted By Calikatoom
Modesto ADV Bike Night Wed 27th - Free set of TKC80 Tires!

I hope this is cool to post this in regional section..... I figured the riders that would like to come would be here.

Modesto Adventure Bike Night
TOMORROW Wed July 27th
Win a Free set of TKC80...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-06-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By Calikatoom
Thanks for the advice!

Thanks for the advice!
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-31-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By Calikatoom
Here is another example from another Spot...

Here is another example from another Spot "check-in"

Dave
Latitude:34.6085
Longitude:-118.72339
GPS location Date/Time:04/18/2011 08:35:52 PDT
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