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Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 08:35 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Just keep in mind, that if you are at higher...

Just keep in mind, that if you are at higher elevation even the 55/158 jetting may be too rich. I'm only a couple hundred feet above sea level, did Dave's Mod with 55/158 jetting and my mileage went...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 08:28 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Not sure I'd be braggin' about that! :rofl

Not sure I'd be braggin' about that! :rofl
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-22-2013, 08:13 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
XRL handles the highway fine. If you are doing...

XRL handles the highway fine. If you are doing extended highway riding in hot weather you might want to add on an oil cooler, or at least get a oil thermometer and keep an eye on temps. I have a...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-22-2013, 04:40 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
They are both about the same height/size. XRR has...

They are both about the same height/size. XRR has an aluminum frame, fully adjustable suspension, and water-cooled engine. XRL has steel frame, partly adjustable suspension, and air-cooled engine...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-22-2013, 04:35 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
XRL is 50 pounds heavier and less powerful... But...

XRL is 50 pounds heavier and less powerful... But it has E-start.

I would have bought a plated XRR when I was in the market, but they were all out of my price range.
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 08:42 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Very nice bike Hazman. Makes me want to consider...

Very nice bike Hazman. Makes me want to consider going all black on my bike... :wink:

How's the handling off the pavement with the wide front tire?
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2013, 08:28 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Yeah, those little buggers will do that... :deal

Yeah, those little buggers will do that... :deal
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2013, 08:54 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Fixed it for you...

Fixed it for you...
Forum: Ride reports 05-17-2013, 09:26 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
I should be finished with all of my finals by...

I should be finished with all of my finals by June 11th. I won't be taking classes over the summer, but I got a job with BLM down here working as OHV patrol for a local offroad area. So, I'll be...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 09:22 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Yep, I bet the MPG's don't make you smile... ...

Yep, I bet the MPG's don't make you smile...





Mine is right around 700 ft/lbs... 7.3 V8

And I still get 19-20 mpg on the freeway. :evil
Forum: Ride reports 05-17-2013, 10:21 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
I'll be there. Should be helping with setup in...

I'll be there. Should be helping with setup in the morning too.
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 10:19 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
I recently switched from Mobil Delvac 15-40...

I recently switched from Mobil Delvac 15-40 diesel oil to Amsoil full synthetic 10-40 motorcycle oil. Very happy with how it runs and shifts so far.
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 03:46 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Works for me. As long as I can get a key copy for...

Works for me. As long as I can get a key copy for it. Promise not to steal your bike! For too long anyways...
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 11:27 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Still trying to track down the buzzing on mine....

Still trying to track down the buzzing on mine. Only happens at higher rpm's when the engine is warmed up.
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 10:36 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
I'll take it. Buy you a couple beers for it!

I'll take it. Buy you a couple beers for it!
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 08:23 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Just getting rid of the tank? How much?

Just getting rid of the tank? How much?
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 04:20 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Won't work in Oregon anymore. I've seen a few...

Won't work in Oregon anymore. I've seen a few 650R's for sale lately that were plated before and are grandfathered in. Wish I could afford one (and that they had electric start).
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 09:09 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Mine had Avon Distenzia tires on it when I got...

Mine had Avon Distenzia tires on it when I got it. AWESOME on the pavement, and still worked well on gravel/dirt. Not good for mud. They are a little spendy, but you can get a lot of miles out of...
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2013, 09:32 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Mine popped like that when it was lean because of...

Mine popped like that when it was lean because of an exhaust leak... Not from being rich.
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 12:23 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Thanks. I have hex head bowl screws on there. So...

Thanks. I have hex head bowl screws on there. So there is clearance around the frame to get a screwdriver in there to get the jets in/out without rotating it?
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 08:54 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Quick question... How difficult is it to swap...

Quick question... How difficult is it to swap jets without removing the carb from the bike. Asking this because I buffered up the plastic choke nut last time and barely got it back on.

Can I...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 11:02 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Check for air intake leaks and exhaust leaks...

Check for air intake leaks and exhaust leaks first. first Then adjust the mixture a tad richer if no leaks found. Mine did the same with stock carb and I had an exhaust leak making it lean.
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 10:49 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
I would say standing is better. Absorb more...

I would say standing is better. Absorb more impact, not get bounced off the seat.
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 10:16 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Whether sitting on the seat or standing on the...

Whether sitting on the seat or standing on the pegs, the weight on the bike would be the same. What you change is the ability of the bike to move under you and allow you to use your legs to absorb...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 08:42 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
32mpg, commuting back and forth to school, short...

32mpg, commuting back and forth to school, short trips mostly in town.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-05-2013, 06:52 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Looks nice! Fairly new, low-ish miles. I'd buy...

Looks nice! Fairly new, low-ish miles. I'd buy it!

I only paid $1,500 for my '93 with 25k on it.
Forum: Thumpers 05-05-2013, 06:41 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Yes, you WANT to use a bike pump, no air...

Yes, you WANT to use a bike pump, no air compressor. Only supposed to put 6 psi max in the forks.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-03-2013, 03:01 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
:clap :rofl

:clap :rofl
Forum: Ride reports 05-02-2013, 03:59 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
What were you riding? I was on the XRL with the...

What were you riding? I was on the XRL with the black tank and rally fairing.
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 07:01 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
The TR8 Battle Rally tires I'm running howl...

The TR8 Battle Rally tires I'm running howl pretty bad. Can't really hear it over the exhaust until you hit about 45-50mph, then they get loud. When I'm coasting you can hear them howling down to...
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 04:29 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Yes, the little keeper will be used with the XRR...

Yes, the little keeper will be used with the XRR sprocket, and the XRR sprocket goes on flat side out (technically backwards).
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-28-2013, 04:25 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Why must you tempt me... a GPS would be very...

Why must you tempt me... a GPS would be very handy. And a great price...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-28-2013, 04:23 PM
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Views: 1,704,668
Posted By Brown Falcon
Some overheating issues if you are doing extended...

Some overheating issues if you are doing extended freeway riding or a bunch of single track, but you can also add an oil cooler for pretty cheap. THere are kits for them that run around $150, and...
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 04:14 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Several of us on here are running the RK brand...

Several of us on here are running the RK brand X-ring chains and like them a lot. Higher strength rating than needed and works well. I believe it's called the EXW-ring.
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 04:12 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
If it's too loud for you you can get the quiet...

If it's too loud for you you can get the quiet inserts for the DG's for about $30 each on ebay.
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 08:46 AM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
I'm curious, how much did that Mefo cost? Keep us...

I'm curious, how much did that Mefo cost? Keep us updated with how it works out on the street and offroad! Looks like a great 50/50 kinda tire.
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2013, 02:34 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Mine is running a bit rich, even with 52/155 jets...

Mine is running a bit rich, even with 52/155 jets in it, so I'd like to go back to stock and give it a try. I think I still have my 50 pilot (was clogged, but can clean it out) but I don't have a 152...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-27-2013, 02:09 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Or... an XR650L. Lighter than the KLR, air...

Or... an XR650L. Lighter than the KLR, air cooled, better offroad, same design for the past 20 years so lots of cheap easy to find parts.

I'm a bit biased though...
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2013, 01:54 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
JETS JETS JETS!!! Anyone have some stock...

JETS JETS JETS!!!

Anyone have some stock jets (in good shape) they don't need anymore? I need 50 pilot, 152 main

:deal

I can throw some money your way if need be, or trade some larger jets....
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 08:02 PM
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Posted By Brown Falcon
Any us XRL riders aren't cheap? :rofl We...

Any us XRL riders aren't cheap? :rofl

We probably spend more on beer, judging by the conversation on this thread... :freaky

I'm enjoying a Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale right now!...
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