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Yesterday, 08:46 AM
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dryden_rider_54 and azduster; been there, done...
dryden_rider_54 and azduster; been there, done that! Used vise jaws to flatten winged washer; fixed . . . now WHO could have mis-assembled this thing to cause such damage? :rofl
+1 on using the...
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Forum: Thumpers
Yesterday, 07:36 AM
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Congratulations at the results, but . . . any...
Congratulations at the results, but . . . any explanation of HOW they were obtained?
Understand a functioning automatic compression release is only operable at cranking speeds, of no consequence...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-19-2013, 06:11 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-19-2013, 03:04 PM
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If you're talking oil drain plug, a new crush...
If you're talking oil drain plug, a new crush washer (or maybe an oversize oil drain plug) might fix that; new chain? Not much mileage in normal service life of a chain, but . . . replacement...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-19-2013, 06:34 AM
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Setting the engine at the "T-mark" between...
Setting the engine at the "T-mark" between compression and power strokes is a point with ALL valves completely CLOSED; thus . . . minimum valve-spring and cam-lobe stress on the cam chain. ...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-18-2013, 08:03 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-18-2013, 06:46 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-16-2013, 04:42 PM
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-16-2013, 02:00 PM
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Grab; 7765 Limestone Dr, Gainesville...
Grab; 7765 Limestone Dr, Gainesville (http://www.publicschoolreview.com/town_schools/stateid/VA/townid/18956), VA, 20155 (http://www.publicschoolreview.com/zipcode_schools/stateid/VA/zipcode/20155):...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-16-2013, 01:38 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-15-2013, 08:51 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-14-2013, 09:55 PM
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I think a new "holey" sprocket would be...
I think a new "holey" sprocket would be down-compatible with your countershaft clip system; just forget about the bolts. I find a 14-tooth sprocket more effective and versatile than the stock...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-14-2013, 09:43 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-14-2013, 01:08 AM
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BearBait, I see you have a Generation 1. Don't...
BearBait, I see you have a Generation 1. Don't know why you blew your headlight fuse, but . . . commonly, the Generation 1 HIGH/LOW beam switch momentarily activates both filaments, stressing the...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-13-2013, 10:05 AM
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No financial interest; just . . . here's a...
No financial interest; just . . . here's a daylight picture of Mr. Kim's KLR saddle restoration:
http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x466/NVTrailRider/KimSaddle3_zps20c9e7cd.jpg...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-13-2013, 01:40 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-12-2013, 06:37 PM
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-12-2013, 06:12 PM
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I'll be a little more specific with my...
I'll be a little more specific with my recommendaion:
Kim Auto Upholstery
13735 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, <ABBR class=region>VA</ABBR> 22191
(703) 491-6018
Meticulous...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-11-2013, 11:28 AM
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What, "principle," exactly, DutchVDub?
...
What, "principle," exactly, DutchVDub?
Every seller must haggle/negotiate?
Do you argue at the Post Office over the price of postage stamps? Demand a discount?
No value judgment, I'm...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-11-2013, 11:16 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2013, 09:24 AM
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-10-2013, 05:20 AM
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+ 1.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) purchased...
+ 1.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) purchased (quietly) extensive waterfront acreage on Virginia's eastern shore (Northumberland County). Thus, this marshland won't become another Ocean City,...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-09-2013, 05:26 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-08-2013, 03:34 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2013, 04:37 PM
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I agree with 3DChief's post above.
Had...
I agree with 3DChief's post above.
Had Kawasaki installed an "idiot light," versus a temperature gauge, you would feel no angst.
But then, there would be no Thermo-Bobs! :rofl
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-06-2013, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 15
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+ 1!
Special thanks to FAW3 for setting up...
+ 1!
Special thanks to FAW3 for setting up the ride, and for local guides Mike and Ryan.
Michaux State Forest is HUGE; and, as mentioned, has TONS of well-maintained dirt and gravel roads, like...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2013, 06:39 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-01-2013, 03:57 AM
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Front sprocket choice a function of your riding...
Front sprocket choice a function of your riding style and environment; I went with a "smaller" front sprocket; 14-tooth vs. stock (15-tooth); helps considerably off-road and I can still keep up with...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-30-2013, 07:33 AM
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