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Forum: Road warriors 05-20-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 177
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Posted By llamapacker
Good question, as I don't normally run with...

Good question, as I don't normally run with panniers. I was putting the fillups in Fuelly.com with my iphone, but did miss one.

Got 51.5 mpg going up and 49.7 coming home. We were cruising 65...
Forum: Road warriors 05-19-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,654
Posted By llamapacker
Just back from trip to Mena, Ar. 510 miles...

Just back from trip to Mena, Ar. 510 miles overall, lots of twisties mostly hwy 7 and 8. Handling was very good for OEM suspension and my two mods.

Ended up changing out the oil in both forks...
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 5,042
Views: 917,596
Posted By llamapacker
Glad you got the bugger back and glad the stress...

Glad you got the bugger back and glad the stress has been removed.

Hope you can kick the GSs butt, and ALSO outlast him to the next fillup! :evil
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5,042
Views: 917,596
Posted By llamapacker
Mr. Bill Gates figured out how to get his program...

Mr. Bill Gates figured out how to get his program on every computer without the hassle of dealing with selling to john q. public, sell it to the builder of the computer. People bought the computer...
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5,042
Views: 917,596
Posted By llamapacker
Actually 6, but I was not there! :rofl

Actually 6, but I was not there! :rofl
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5,188
Views: 774,832
Posted By llamapacker
Dropped by RPM in Dallas this morning, and got to...

Dropped by RPM in Dallas this morning, and got to see my first Stelvio in person. Very nice build, I liked it. No demo available tho.
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,654
Posted By llamapacker
Actually I went from the Multi12 to the ST, then...

Actually I went from the Multi12 to the ST, then Triumph Street Triple "R". Traded the STR on the Strada. So, able to keep the ST and 2 bikes for awhile.

The multi12 is about 85 lbs more bike...
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,654
Posted By llamapacker
Screen is not doing much, but shielding about my...

Screen is not doing much, but shielding about my mid chest, clean air on the helmet tho. This will either wear your neck out, or you will become a bull over time at 80mph! I have been on I-20, it...
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,654
Posted By llamapacker
I'm starting to mess with the suspension. I'm...

I'm starting to mess with the suspension. I'm 185lbs, find the forks close on spring rate maybe tad firm, but rebound is slow (no adjustment). It was pogoing some, so ran the preload up on the...
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,556
Posted By llamapacker
Yeah, my 2010 Multi12 came from the dealer with...

Yeah, my 2010 Multi12 came from the dealer with the fender installed, but a friend purchased a 2012 and the fender was in the box, so I got drafted for the job since I was "experienced". :huh
...
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 04:17 PM
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Views: 906,556
Posted By llamapacker
Pretty simple actually, but the trick is to take...

Pretty simple actually, but the trick is to take the front fender loose so you can get some slack with the crossover brake line. Unbolt the little black cover for the brake line, and put the rear...
Forum: Road warriors 05-08-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,654
Posted By llamapacker
Not yet, I will wait till motor is broken in. ...

Not yet, I will wait till motor is broken in.

I agree on the new bike shopping is fun, but expensive! :D
Forum: Road warriors 05-08-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,654
Posted By llamapacker
I like it of course or I wouldn't have traded the...

I like it of course or I wouldn't have traded the STR on it. Can't wait to get out from under the break-in rpm limits, but, 5.5k rpm is 80mph. Course what gets you is just when it is starting to...
Forum: Road warriors 05-07-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,654
Posted By llamapacker
Just found this thread, I hardly ever go to "Road...

Just found this thread, I hardly ever go to "Road Warriors", but that is where I belong I reckon. LOL

350+ miles on my HyperStrada. Went for a lunch run 90 miles south today.

Lock & Dam #5 on...
Forum: Beasts 05-06-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 17,887
Views: 3,069,225
Posted By llamapacker
Very true, I be one, sorta (I did balance...

Very true, I be one, sorta (I did balance throttle bodies, and adjust CO, but it is back to stock). I must admit tho, the Gen2 ECUnleased flash sounds good what with better midrange power and better...
Forum: Beasts 05-06-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17,887
Views: 3,069,225
Posted By llamapacker
Or if you are manly, push with your thumb! :rofl

Or if you are manly, push with your thumb! :rofl
Forum: Beasts 04-17-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,906
Posted By llamapacker
I had little over 9k miles on mine when I sold...

I had little over 9k miles on mine when I sold it. Put the DP mirrors on briefly to test. Then with not being able to get the panels off to connect the turn signals, and the following warranty...
Forum: Beasts 04-16-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,906
Posted By llamapacker
Nice report, and sounds like a great trip! ...

Nice report, and sounds like a great trip!

On the mirrors the DP mirrors with turn signals in them have a different shape and are much better on being able to see, although they are slightly...
Forum: Beasts 04-15-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,361
Posted By llamapacker
You could buy a nice used S10 already fixed up...

You could buy a nice used S10 already fixed up ready to ride for cheap. :evil
Forum: Beasts 04-13-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 5,042
Views: 917,596
Posted By llamapacker
LOL, nice pictures. I believe Pluric is out back...

LOL, nice pictures. I believe Pluric is out back throwing up! :rofl
Forum: Beasts 04-04-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,556
Posted By llamapacker
The Yamaha Dealer in WhiteHorse has a ton of...

The Yamaha Dealer in WhiteHorse has a ton of tires also, check with them, very helpful with us on our trip.
Forum: Beasts 04-04-2013, 06:10 AM
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Views: 906,556
Posted By llamapacker
Us Super Ten guys had a rally in WhiteHorse last...

Us Super Ten guys had a rally in WhiteHorse last July and most went on to Alaska.

We all ran K60s, but was a little slippery in the rain on uneven tar patches on portions of 1 between Tok and...
Forum: Beasts 03-31-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 17,887
Views: 3,069,225
Posted By llamapacker
I like my Hepco and Becker bash plate. Taken...

I like my Hepco and Becker bash plate. Taken many hits from off road jaunts and Alaska trip, no problems. Only 5 screws to remove for oil/filter change.

I'd say it is about a defcon 3 level, no...
Forum: Beasts 03-28-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 5,188
Views: 774,832
Posted By llamapacker
Another quote I left out at the first of his...

Another quote I left out at the first of his post:
"it is in the menu where you set the clock, select C or F, Mph or KPH."
Forum: Beasts 03-28-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5,188
Views: 774,832
Posted By llamapacker
I'll take a stab, but keep in mind I don't own a...

I'll take a stab, but keep in mind I don't own a Stelvio or any MG, just searched the MG forum and found this. I'm sure someone will be along with the correct response.

quote from MG forum...
Forum: Beasts 03-18-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 5,042
Views: 917,596
Posted By llamapacker
Nice pics Dallera. I like the 6 motor DJI for...

Nice pics Dallera. I like the 6 motor DJI for the photo gang. That thing has altitude hold, GPS position hold, Return to Home (if lost of transmitter), also a function that will allow the control...
Forum: Beasts 03-17-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 17,786
Posted By llamapacker
Very Very Nice! I have a weakness for the...

Very Very Nice! I have a weakness for the standard also. :D
Forum: Beasts 03-11-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,216
Posted By llamapacker
Standard Multi 12 is a good choice, 2013 I...

Standard Multi 12 is a good choice, 2013 I presume? I had the 2010 Standard, it was pretty hard to get rid of. I mean, it was pretty hard to part with. I justified selling it by having to use the...
Forum: Beasts 03-10-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,738
Posted By llamapacker
I like corners also, and enjoy the Tenere in the...

I like corners also, and enjoy the Tenere in the corners.

Been to Alaska on mine, couldn't have picked a better bike for the trip.

Been places offroad 2up that lots of people wouldn't go on a...
Forum: Beasts 03-03-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,556
Posted By llamapacker
If you have access to a dyno, I would go with...

If you have access to a dyno, I would go with TuneBoy's full deal which allows a good tuner to make some good tunefiles plus you will have CC.

The Termi and ECU is a canned deal, from all I talked...
Forum: Beasts 03-02-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5,188
Views: 774,832
Posted By llamapacker
Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Beasts 03-01-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 17,887
Views: 3,069,225
Posted By llamapacker
Yeah, the Tenere is the better tourer, more wind...

Yeah, the Tenere is the better tourer, more wind protection. Multi12 is a nice ride, but more towards the sporty stiffer suspension.

I could go with either one most days, but the Tenere is best...
Forum: Beasts 02-24-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5,042
Views: 917,596
Posted By llamapacker
So, that is what it looks like clean! :D

So, that is what it looks like clean! :D
Forum: Beasts 02-19-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17,887
Views: 3,069,225
Posted By llamapacker
I could have used a spare spoke nut on the trip...

I could have used a spare spoke nut on the trip to Alaska. But even in Canada, I found a dealer and he crossreferenced a 250 I believe. Just needed a 7mm to tighten in stead of the allen wrench. I...
Forum: Beasts 02-18-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,556
Posted By llamapacker
Good luck with that. Pretty much why I sold mine.

Good luck with that. Pretty much why I sold mine.
Forum: Beasts 02-06-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,556
Posted By llamapacker
Some panel problems and 2 weeks in the shop 200...

Some panel problems and 2 weeks in the shop 200 miles away, for a minor fix, caused me some concern. I decided not to take it to Alaska. 28,000+ miles on the Super Tenere, including the Alaska 21...
Forum: Beasts 02-06-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 17,887
Views: 3,069,225
Posted By llamapacker
FAST, yep! I can't remember how many times I...

FAST, yep! I can't remember how many times I come up on someone leaving a redlight in a huff, I would downshift and goose that thing, go by them like they were sitting still. 2 tickets in one...
Forum: Beasts 02-06-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 17,887
Views: 3,069,225
Posted By llamapacker
Last bike I had a head shake on was many moons...

Last bike I had a head shake on was many moons ago, it was the Magna 1100 V4. I didn't know suspensions back then, so just lived with it, very scary tho as it came in turns and high speed usually...
Forum: Beasts 02-04-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,556
Posted By llamapacker
I answered that question last year, sold the...

I answered that question last year, sold the Multi12 2010 model and bought a Super Tenere. 21 days and 10,000+ miles, done deal. Now what comes next no body knows. LOL
Forum: Beasts 02-02-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17,887
Views: 3,069,225
Posted By llamapacker
You are preaching to the choir, we all have those...

You are preaching to the choir, we all have those lights already. LOL
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