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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-21-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,333
Posted By rainmaker8
eager to ride it again

... except this time I'll bring the right eye protection / helmet combination ! :fpalm

I'll be right there on your dual sport ride. Thank you in advance for all your hard work in organizing this....
Forum: Beasts 12-15-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 99,940
Posted By rainmaker8
skid plate for Cagiva GC

Here's link to the yahoo group:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cagiva_Gran_Canyon2/messages

A member is trying to organize a group purchase of custom skid plates and center-stands and maybe...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-07-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
suggeston: identify the found tag in your post

I agree. It might also help avoid repeat tags if those that find the tag also mention what and where it was in the 'got' post, for those that search the thread to check for old tags...
The map is...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-05-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
late to Snyders Tavern on 28A

bruced !

Here's our arrival this afternoon:
(with Opinion914)

<a...
Forum: Airheads 10-02-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,104
Posted By rainmaker8
I'm fueled up and ready! :evil Congratulations...

I'm fueled up and ready! :evil
Congratulations and welcome home.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-02-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
Snyders Tavern on 28A

Good one. That's been on my list of tags... I'll go back with you, Kevin.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 09-12-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,421
Posted By rainmaker8
nice project.

I've been toying with the idea of building my own electric moto. Even got a spare rolling chassis waiting...
But it's a slightly larger frame intended to perhaps hold more battery packs and...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-08-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,653
Views: 83,734
Posted By rainmaker8
sshhhhh....

careful... only those elite few of the TOR mafia can chastise others for reposting the same tags... :pierce
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-08-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
Bluhduh stealthy

interesting how a cool obscure motocross tag gets all the snarky TOR mafia commentary but the Hawks Nest slips by under the radar... :augie

(crickets...)
Forum: Thumpers 09-05-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5,947
Views: 1,064,642
Posted By rainmaker8
electric start

I put an EX motor in a project bike XR frame and it worked, but does take a little tweaking, and locating the battery is an interesting challenge, among other things...

But then I found another...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-03-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
how the heck do you remember all the tags!!!???

That's insane, with all due respect. Some of those threads have hundreds of pages, and over 2000 posts!
Multiply by 5 or 6 separate simultaneous TORs and it's a mind melter.
How do you keep track?...
Forum: Airheads 09-03-2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,104
Posted By rainmaker8
delish

...that beast looks amazing.
:thumb
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-02-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
haha. at least it's moto related...

? Wha...? Which thread...? :huh
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-02-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
New tag!

Sorry it took so long, had to cut short last ride, then partied too late, and just discovered (the hard way) that my tank is indeed over 5 gallons... !

So here's new tag:
Hint it's between...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-02-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
on the way...

... :evil
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 08-31-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
Iem ?

Is the "mystery" also guessing if it's even there?

For those of you, like me, that might not know... I had to research it too... (in no particular order):...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 08-31-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7,565
Views: 408,067
Posted By rainmaker8
Tag GOT : Catskill Native Nursery

Picture of Cagiva:
<a href="http://s1165.photobucket.com/albums/q583/rainmaker8/?action=view&current=33D751CB-508F-4E91-93B1-5B50C95A3CD3-2423-000002F9E3857781.jpg" target="_blank"><img...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 08-27-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 18,913
Posted By rainmaker8
anybody care to share GPS tracks?

Hope it's not offensive to Fran or any of the coordinators that set up the route, but I was hoping to track it on my GPS but mine broke during the ride and now won't power on at all. D'oh!
I live...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 08-27-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 18,913
Posted By rainmaker8
silly me

Damn! We need more rain. Forgot my goggles (maybe pilfered from gear bag last winter for snowboarding???) and with my open helmet, I was choking down gobs of dust so by lunch on Saturday my eyes...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 08-15-2012, 05:40 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 18,913
Posted By rainmaker8
will my Dunlop D606 tires be toasted?

now that we are on the topic of tires :dhorse , ...will my knobby DOTs go the distance?
I hope to get the XR400 tuned and running 'better' (stubborn pumper carb :tough ) and it's got knobbies.
...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 07-09-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 18,913
Posted By rainmaker8
any more pre-rides?

bummed i missed it.
Any more pre-rides or see you in August?

I live relatively close and need to get my XR400 out for a spin for testing and tuning. (it's plated for street too)
Anybody up for...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-07-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 18,913
Posted By rainmaker8
recon ride!

I would like to join on recon runs, just notify when you want to go... and midweek is good too!
:p3rry

Turu
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5,947
Views: 1,064,642
Posted By rainmaker8
Wicked XR400 REAR SHOCK lowered

Anybody interested in buying a stock rear shock that's been lowered?
It came with my used moto from a shorter rider, and sure enough measures 1/4" shorter off the bike full extension.
That...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 03-12-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 83,150
Posted By rainmaker8
let's ride dual sport!

wish I saw this earlier!
I've got an XR400 that's plated and I'm located between Ellenville and Kingston, or can trailer it farther. Would not have been ready anyway, trying to sort out some carb...
Forum: Ride reports 02-09-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,733
Posted By rainmaker8
loving it up here

Glad to ride most of those same roads myself!
Now let's do it again but dirt and gravel roads...

:wave
Forum: Old's Cool 12-12-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 2,224
Views: 453,416
Posted By rainmaker8
it's gone!

SOLD. Thank you!
Forum: Some Assembly Required 12-08-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 65,441
Posted By rainmaker8
nice to see your creations, but something feels incomplete

I distinctly remember other members of the team...
Look at those handsome dudes!

blast from the past.

Turu
#746
Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 11-25-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,314
Posted By rainmaker8
heard there was a cafe there, run by super models?

i could be starting rumors, but my riding buddy says that a bunch of models from the city bought a cafe there but it's only open sometimes...? anybody know for sure?
dang, i'm so close i should...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 11-25-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,444
Posted By rainmaker8
Forum: Day Trippin' 11-25-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 23,905
Posted By rainmaker8
hey nice photos.

Shout out if you ever want riding companions. I'm up in NY Catskills region and would consider venturing down for a chill day on those roads!
Forum: Thumpers 11-19-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5,947
Views: 1,064,642
Posted By rainmaker8
XR400 for sale

link to forum ad:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17339091#post17339091
Forum: Thumpers 11-14-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5,947
Views: 1,064,642
Posted By rainmaker8
XR400 elec start for sale soon in Hudson Valley, NY

I've got 2 bikes, so I might sell my XR400 without a title. It's got a rebuilt EX motor with electric start.
:D
Just no title. I put it together from a basket case project bike, but never had any...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-29-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2,224
Views: 453,416
Posted By rainmaker8
1988 BMW R100GS R 100 GS enduro - $2900 in Nor CA

REPOST: selling my R100GS : enduro - $2900 (located in Sonoma, CA)
For sale: BMW GS 1988 white. about 23,000 miles
Runs good. Has new tires. Recent oil change & filter.
Hand guards, high fender,...
Forum: Airheads 10-16-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 118,104
Posted By rainmaker8
bravo!

YES! just now found this thread ... (subscribing)

see ya soon!

Turu
Forum: Old's Cool 09-10-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,224
Views: 453,416
Posted By rainmaker8
look at my R100GS for sale in other FM thread...

I believe this is what the moderators intended...

link:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=16821768#post16821768

thanks.
Forum: Beasts 06-22-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 99,940
Posted By rainmaker8
more pics of Cagiva

photo gallery:

http://gallery.me.com/turu1#100028

T
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5,947
Views: 1,064,642
Posted By rainmaker8
carb butterfly mod

hey, that carburetor mod looks good.
What prompted that modification?
How will it affect how it runs?

I'm just now getting my first XR functional and the carb seems to have a lazy spring on...
Forum: Vendors 01-21-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,545
Posted By rainmaker8
remote adjuster possible?

What a great thread! I cannot wait to try this...

Not to get picky, but has anybody considered a remote adjuster?

compare to a competitor product GPR:
http://gprstabilizer.com/prod_v3
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-19-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,108
Posted By rainmaker8
No longer on 1/20 (rescheduled 2/07) correct?

see this later link:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11924572&postcount=12
Forum: Old's Cool 11-17-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By rainmaker8
bushing and ball joint parts can be purchased from Progressive

Thanks to all your help identifying the shock, I called Progressive directly and ordered a whole set of replacement parts. Pressed them in no problem.
back in action...

Progressive Suspension...
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