Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-13-2012, 04:31 PM
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-12-2012, 09:07 PM
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Views: 993
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-12-2012, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
FatherX...I hear ya, buddy! So I want to hear...
FatherX...I hear ya, buddy! So I want to hear from experience... I have my XR250L which I have proven to be a great "dropper." When riding a non-dropper, how easy is it to go by that elk trail...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-12-2012, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Dropping your bike...
When does one stop dropping their bike? Last year, I lusted for a Dakar, but talking to experts on here and Thumpertalk, advised me to get something a bit more practical. I am truely enjoying my 91...
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Forum: The Garage
08-08-2012, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 964
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Forum: The Garage
08-07-2012, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 964
Need some sprocket education...
Was hoping some of you would give me a little education on sprockets. I have a 1991 XR250L with the stock 13/40 sprockets. If one changes the tooth count on the front, rear, or both sprockets, how...
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Forum: Beasts
08-04-2012, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 33,952
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Forum: The Garage
07-17-2012, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 372
Need a new headlight...
Sorry for the dumb question, but I need some help. My 1991 XR250L's headlight leaves a lot to be desired. My low beam is rather dim and when I turn on the brights, it seems to flood and gives me a...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-15-2012, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 323
Cycleracks mounting question???
Probably a dumb question here... Just got my cycleracks.com rack for my XR250L. My question is, do I need to pick up some bolts to put it on my bike, or does it use bolts that are already on the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-12-2012, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 336
Views: 19,591
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Forum: Thumpers
07-04-2012, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 426
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Forum: Thumpers
07-03-2012, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 600
Thanks for taking the time, guys! As for the...
Thanks for taking the time, guys! As for the Dakar, I love the looks of the bike, but not so sure I want to pay the bill from the local BMW shop if I need to get any work done.
What do you think...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-02-2012, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 600
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Forum: Thumpers
07-02-2012, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 403
Views: 37,679
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Forum: Thumpers
07-01-2012, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 600
Yet another What Should I Buy thread!
Need some more expert opinions.... Right now, my in-town bike is my MIGHTY Aero 50 that I bought when I was 15...27years later she still runs like a champ. Last year, I bought a 1991 Honda XR250L. ...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
02-11-2012, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 578
Views: 95,322
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
01-11-2012, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 578
Views: 95,322
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
01-10-2012, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 578
Views: 95,322
Bringing back from the dead.... Will the...
Bringing back from the dead.... Will the MapCreate software work with Windows7??? NIB XOGs are still around for $90, but I am not certain I can run the software on my newer computers.
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Forum: Thumpers
10-27-2011, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 6,467
Views: 1,564,515
XR250L Windscreen suggestions...
Anyone have any suggestions for a XR250L windscreen/windshield? Just looking for something that blocks the wind descently, but doesn't look too out-of-place.
Thanks,
Jim
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Forum: Equipment
09-10-2011, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,577
Do these pants you mentioned offer some...
Do these pants you mentioned offer some protection while riding on pavement? Really new here and the thought of leaving my skin on the concrete isn't too appealing.
Jim
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Forum: Equipment
09-08-2011, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,577
What kind of pants do you wear dual sporting?
The last piece of equipment on my list is pants... We are talking about a twenty minute ride on pavement and then the rest of the day on logging roads. What works for you guys?
Jim
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Forum: Thumpers
09-08-2011, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 6,467
Views: 1,564,515
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Forum: Thumpers
08-20-2011, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 427
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Forum: Thumpers
08-20-2011, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 524
XR250L oil leak....input requested!
Today we located the oil leak on my XR250L... Took it over to an old enduro racers house and after just over an hour, he located the leak. On the right side engine cover, TWO BOLTS were stripped by...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-18-2011, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 152
Views: 15,081
Just bought a '91 tonight... 3974miles on her,...
Just bought a '91 tonight... 3974miles on her, really good shape, but drips a few drops of oil when warm. Hopefully, that will be a cheap fix, or I will just live with it. For $950 I wasn't going...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-18-2011, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Two years later............
Thanks so much...
Two years later............
Thanks so much for all the advice on this post and my other ones. After riding a KLR650 the other day, I started re-thinking this whole adventure bike thing. Believe...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-18-2011, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 398
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Forum: Thumpers
08-18-2011, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 398
Quick reply needed: Dr650
Help! Just found a yellow, '03 DR650 w/6200 miles. Looks totally stock and clean....priced at $3,000. I know that's not much information, but I have an hour to decide if I take a vacation day and...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-17-2011, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,332
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Forum: Thumpers
08-12-2011, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,162
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Forum: Thumpers
08-12-2011, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,162
What year is this guy? Saw this yesterday and...
What year is this guy? Saw this yesterday and stopped and did a quick look...appeared to be stock, but only has 3,200 miles. The only scratches I even saw were light ones on the bottom of both tank...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-09-2011, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 503
How to inspect a used bike???
After over two years on here, the money is on the way and I am ready to go get a bike. This will obviously my first purchase of a used bike and would like some simple pointers on what to look for......
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Forum: Thumpers
08-08-2011, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,162
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Forum: Thumpers
08-08-2011, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,162
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Forum: Thumpers
08-07-2011, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,162
Hey you DR guys...need some input!
After being on here for two years, tonight I secured $3,000 for a bike.:clap The whole "which bike" thing STILL isn't settled after many an hour on the web and talking to riders. Looking for a...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-06-2011, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,993
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Forum: Thumpers
08-03-2011, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 895
2000 Aprilia Pegaso 650 ????
Found an Aprilia Pegaso 650 for under $3000... Has under 7,000 miles, hardcases and looks like it is in great shape. Anyone know if this thing could be a money pit when it comes to future repairs,...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-31-2011, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 6,021
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-31-2011, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,747
Emotion or logic?
When you look at getting a bike, do you use logic or emotion? Personally, I have always prided myself in being a very logical person. Whenever I buy something, I like doing a lot of research and...
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Forum: Equipment
07-31-2011, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,112
When looking for a rod, are you looking for...
When looking for a rod, are you looking for something "good" or something usable? If you are more into riding than fishing, I think a telescopic rod will serve you well. Shakespeare makes a little...
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