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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-15-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,039
Posted By Gregulator
Google Maps are terrible for off-pavement riding,...

Google Maps are terrible for off-pavement riding, pretty much a waste of time. I'd recommend picking up a Benchmark atlas of WA and exploring with it. I'm not sure why folk are giving you a hard time...
Forum: Thumpers 02-03-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 130,432
Posted By Gregulator
I've had the Acerbis Rally Pros for a year, and...

I've had the Acerbis Rally Pros for a year, and they've taken plenty of solid hits with no problems. The white color yellowed significantly, but that doesn't bother me and they've been great in every...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-16-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,257
Posted By Gregulator
Good luck with the event! I meant to go riding...

Good luck with the event! I meant to go riding roughly west and northwest of Shelton last weekend, but stumbled across the Cascade State Forest trails on my way there. I used up my whole day riding...
Forum: Ride reports 08-16-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 14,573
Posted By Gregulator
Hahaha, wow. You put the "liability" into "riding...

Hahaha, wow. You put the "liability" into "riding partner", but you're riding alone and it's fun to read about. Carry on!
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-16-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 849
Posted By Gregulator
Yep, lots of good riding nearby on- and off-road....

Yep, lots of good riding nearby on- and off-road. The Glass Onion is a great place to catch a meal. (That about sums up my knowledge of the area, from riding near it :P)
Forum: Thumpers 08-12-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,003
Posted By Gregulator
Ah, I see, thanks for your thoughts. Yeah, they...

Ah, I see, thanks for your thoughts. Yeah, they did revise the KLX's suspension in 09.

FWIW, based on what you've said in your first post and my experiences riding my XT250, I'd keep the KLX...
Forum: Thumpers 08-12-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,003
Posted By Gregulator
Hah, that's wild. I've had an '08 XT250 since...

Hah, that's wild. I've had an '08 XT250 since January ("the wife's") and am back to plotting on what bike to get for me so that we can both go off-road. In the reading I've been doing off and on for...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-11-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 3,876
Posted By Gregulator
Sure. And all over the mid-east people with bald...

Sure. And all over the mid-east people with bald tires and squealing brakes do 80-95 and tailgate like NASCAR proctologists. They haven't heard of turn-signals and are generally supremely reckless,...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-10-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 3,876
Posted By Gregulator
...and despite everything you listed, being on...

...and despite everything you listed, being on roads (even big highways) in WA and OR is a gazillion times more pleasant and safe than the east coast equivalents. I love it out here.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-08-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 138,229
Posted By Gregulator
It was nice to meet you and Jesse at the pizza...

It was nice to meet you and Jesse at the pizza shop, Jeff. The pictures here and in the ride report stand up to what you said about the days preceding, haha. Tom and I went east and then over Bethel...
Forum: Ride reports 08-05-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,364
Posted By Gregulator
There are some excellent pictures in there, nice...

There are some excellent pictures in there, nice work and thanks for sharing. Devon was pumped about this down at the rally, so it's nice to see some pics. I definitely need to go ride in the...
Forum: Day Trippin' 08-05-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By Gregulator
Hey hey, that was me on the XT250! I was in your...

Hey hey, that was me on the XT250! I was in your timeframe because rather than ride 14, I'd taken dirt from Carson (NF6808->NF68->NF66) to Cook Underwood Rd, and did some other detouring as well....
Forum: Thumpers 08-01-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 130,432
Posted By Gregulator
2.6 gallons total, with about 0.5 of that the...

2.6 gallons total, with about 0.5 of that the reserve. Commuting I usually hit reserve between 135 and 145 miles. Faster speed is worse mileage, unlike bigger/faster bikes whose performance suffers...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-27-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,377
Posted By Gregulator
It's not a marketing ploy, it's a combination....

It's not a marketing ploy, it's a combination. The dualsport and on-road rallies used to be held at separate times, but as they all grew it was easier to have them on the same days. However, there...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-28-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,512
Posted By Gregulator
What? How is this relevant? Seems like a Jo Momma...

What? How is this relevant? Seems like a Jo Momma response to me. What is wrong with booting repeat offenders who don't pay their parking tickets? Sheesh.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-27-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,604
Posted By Gregulator
That's great, congratulations. It seems so...

That's great, congratulations. It seems so recently that the two noobs racing thread made me start considering getting into that, and now you're off racing in Mexico. I love it.
Forum: Equipment 05-27-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,238
Posted By Gregulator
Thumb Great boot, infuriating buckle.

After a few months, I'm happy to report that the boots broke in nicely, and are very comfortable now. It took 2-3 weeks. The waterproofing is great, they're comfortable, and they feel solid. I was...
Forum: Racing 05-17-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By Gregulator
Brilliant, thanks for sharing!

Brilliant, thanks for sharing!
Forum: Equipment 03-04-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,238
Posted By Gregulator
Question Will they stretch?

Any comments on how these boots break in width-wise?

Unfortunately I'm in between sizes, with the 10 fitting my left foot and the 11 fitting my right foot. The 10s squeeze my right pinkie toe,...
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 977
Views: 130,432
Posted By Gregulator
Thumb XT250: First valve adjustment - in spec!

The skidplate mounting bolts are indeed an M6. They're the same as the single bolt holding the side (not tank) plastic on. I'm pleased with my homemade plate - the metal I had to use is far too thin...
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-10-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,756
Posted By Gregulator
It was indeed beautiful this morning, though...

It was indeed beautiful this morning, though cold, so cold! I was parked, err, in traffic, on the southbound I-5 bridge appreciating the views of the Olympics, and the fog still in the valleys to the...
Forum: Thumpers 01-31-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 977
Views: 130,432
Posted By Gregulator
Skidplate mounting bolts

Does anyone know the bolt size and thread pitch for the skid plate/bash plate mounting bolts? I'm working from the suggestions in this thread...
Forum: Road warriors 01-26-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1,239
Views: 265,759
Posted By Gregulator
Just be careful doing that kind of thing, those...

Just be careful doing that kind of thing, those tires aren't designed for the temperatures of high-speed dry riding. You may not ride hard enough on the street to get them greasy, but I wouldn't go...
Forum: Ride reports 01-25-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 127,564
Posted By Gregulator
Hah, brilliant stuff! I'm looking forward to the...

Hah, brilliant stuff! I'm looking forward to the rest. I cracked up when you referred to Buenos Aires as a giant steakhouse, as I've heard similar comments before! Haha.
Forum: Ride reports 01-24-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 20,063
Posted By Gregulator
Tires, clutches, rear wheel bearing, front wheel...

Tires, clutches, rear wheel bearing, front wheel bearing... you just kept on riding! :dllama Thanks for sharing, it was a good read.
Forum: Ride reports 01-24-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,249
Posted By Gregulator
Thumb I like the way you are telling the story, and...

I like the way you are telling the story, and your choice of pictures. Your ride is giving me all sorts of ideas for myself and my wife's new-to-herXT250 (and her, of course!)
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-21-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 191,675
Posted By Gregulator
I'm another young'n. I found this 1991 Katana 600...

I'm another young'n. I found this 1991 Katana 600 in 2003 with only 1300 miles, owned by a real accountant type. 100% factory mint! Of course you know what THAT inevitably leads to.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 01-18-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 1,440,421
Posted By Gregulator
You don't even need the key number/VIN etc for a...

You don't even need the key number/VIN etc for a good locksmith. My key was stolen by mysterious forces and I had one made for me by the guy working out of the hut in the Fred Myer parking lot (on...
Forum: Thumpers 01-18-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,877
Posted By Gregulator
You can get a LOT of different seating positions...

You can get a LOT of different seating positions with an SV650N. Bikemaster bars are cheap and can have a huge effect on the ergonomics. I'm very differently sized than the OP (a 5'9" bicyclist) but...
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-18-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,838
Posted By Gregulator
Haha, I think Xzibit would have let him just sit...

Haha, I think Xzibit would have let him just sit on the CRF50 with it on the GS' tail, and make motorcycle sounds to speed you up ;). It reminds me of the time I saw a guy's fancy mountain bike...
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-18-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,777
Posted By Gregulator
Nice story, thanks for sharing! Quite the trip to...

Nice story, thanks for sharing! Quite the trip to go on so early in your bike's life, but we'll hope the outcome (and not the beginning) sets the tone for many rides to come.
Forum: Thumpers 01-17-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 130,432
Posted By Gregulator
Shop manual?

Does anyone know where I can get a hold of a shop manual for this bike for a reasonable price? (downloading would be great). I've read elsewhere that xt250report.com used to be a go-to repository,...
Forum: Ride reports 08-18-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,788
Posted By Gregulator
Thumb I'm looking forward to the rest. I like the...

I'm looking forward to the rest. I like the pictures, and you've done a good job laying them out and putting the story in between. You've sown some ideas of taking the bike up to BC in my head, now,...
Forum: Racing 08-16-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 53,315
Posted By Gregulator
Hah! That El Camino is priceless. This thread's...

Hah! That El Camino is priceless. This thread's been a real joy, feeding me a little of the dirt fix as I save up for a dual sport.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 08-12-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5,048
Views: 4,410,392
Posted By Gregulator
This is near Glenwood, WA. <img...

This is near Glenwood, WA.

<img src="http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/5776/img8885g.jpg">

And here ...
Forum: Racing 08-08-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 53,315
Posted By Gregulator
I just read this thread, and it was great stuff;...

I just read this thread, and it was great stuff; thanks for sharing. It's kind of funny how it has turned out so far - at the start I thought, "They'll probably get hooked, and be looking for more...
Forum: Racing 04-27-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By Gregulator
That is weight transfer. No; he thinks...

That is weight transfer.



No; he thinks about things more carefully than most people.
Forum: Ride reports 04-13-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,209
Posted By Gregulator
Thanks for reminding me I've got to get over...

Thanks for reminding me I've got to get over there. 2 weeks left, then finals, then I'm totally there! ;)
Forum: Ride reports 04-08-2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,080
Posted By Gregulator
Thumb Nice report, it had me smiling the whole way...

Nice report, it had me smiling the whole way through.
Forum: Americas 04-08-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,716
Posted By Gregulator
If the timing fits, Wild Bill's Steak and Chop...

If the timing fits, Wild Bill's Steak and Chop House in Sheridan, WY is fan-frickin-tastic. I hit it during a PA->WA cross-country move and it was the first definite point planned on the WA->PA move...
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