Forum: Thumpers
10-18-2012, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 8,876
Views: 1,150,546
Cold starts?
Sorry, I know this has been covered here before, but my '09 Xt 250 will not start if the temp goes down below 5 deg. C.:huh I will kill the battery. I have heard of the "Z1 mod" but am unsure if...
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Forum: Equipment
01-28-2012, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 12,688
Go with the trailer. I have a '10 F150 4x4 and...
Go with the trailer. I have a '10 F150 4x4 and tow a 19' travel trailer. I put two, 250 trail bikes in the back with heavy duty ramps about 7 feet long. Way too short. I have dropped one bike off...
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Forum: Canada
03-20-2011, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 741
Views: 90,767
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Forum: Canada
03-18-2011, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 741
Views: 90,767
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Forum: Thumpers
05-16-2010, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 8,876
Views: 1,150,546
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Forum: Beasts
05-14-2010, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,677,371
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Forum: Beasts
04-19-2010, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,677,371
Wanka,
I started looking for a second bike for...
Wanka,
I started looking for a second bike for the exact same reason. I went with the scrambler because nothing else had the curb appeal of the scram. There are other bikes that are better on paper...
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Forum: Beasts
04-18-2010, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,677,371
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Forum: Beasts
03-27-2010, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 570
Bonnie with dual purpose tires?
Okay here's a question for you. I'm looking for an all around bike that I can put in the back of a truck while towing the wife's camper. Here in the great white north, summer is short and I hate to...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-13-2010, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,260
What DR 650 Tail Rack?
Another noob question. I will need a tail rack for the new DR. I want lightweight, not overly large so I can carry a passenger once in a while and one that won't impede the addition of side panniers...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-07-2010, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,065
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Forum: Thumpers
03-06-2010, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,065
New Dr 650 - must haves?
Okay, I've checked the DR 650 thread and can not find, even though I know it's there? I just bought a new '09 White DR, lowered to fit me a little better. I also have a Victory Kingpin but need a...
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Forum: Road warriors
02-07-2010, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 969
Views: 134,239
I once swore I would never buy a cruiser. That...
I once swore I would never buy a cruiser. That was years ago, then last spring I bought an '09 Victory Kingpin. So far, so good, I love it. From all the Victory forums they are fairly reliable and...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-16-2009, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,241
Wow, that was great! Music, video and...
Wow, that was great! Music, video and motorcycles, the Long Way Round has nothing on you. I enjoyed it very much and appreciate you sharing this with us!
Good riding:clap
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Forum: Ride reports
10-04-2009, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,665
Great writing, great trip, I admire your...
Great writing, great trip, I admire your perseverance. As a Canadian, I think you hit the theory of Tim's on the head. Some say they put caffeine in their coffee to keep people coming back.
By the...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-16-2009, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 506
Thanks for your input. After a more thorough...
Thanks for your input. After a more thorough search of this forum, I found tons of info on all the mentioned bikes. What a great forum no matter what you ride.
Anyways they all sound good, so it's...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-15-2009, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 506
250 camp bike, Sherpa, Honda, etc???
Okay, I know this has been covered before but someone refresh my memory on these small bikes. I bought a Victory in the spring and I'm not ashamed, but now it seems that my summer bike trips are...
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Forum: Road warriors
02-16-2009, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 169
Views: 23,868
I too am considering a new Road King and I'm...
I too am considering a new Road King and I'm coming off a '04 Wing. Never thought I would consider a Harley? The Wing, IMO is the best two up tourer there is, as others have said, power, handling...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-14-2009, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,102
I purchased a new ATV in 2003 and read many...
I purchased a new ATV in 2003 and read many reports on the forums of that particular quad breaking axles. I know there are always whiners and sometimes it's hard to get the whole picture. So the...
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Forum: Road warriors
02-14-2009, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 2,434
Views: 397,079
Ok, I've posted this question all over and have...
Ok, I've posted this question all over and have looked at all types of bikes and I still haven't decided on any one. Cruisers, tourers, dual sport and now I'm asking about the FJR. My last ride was...
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Forum: Road warriors
02-13-2009, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 9,435
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Forum: Road warriors
02-08-2009, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 169
Views: 23,868
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Forum: Road warriors
01-30-2009, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,761
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Forum: Road warriors
01-29-2009, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,761
2010 Triumph Thunderbird
The new Thunderbird is due out in June and I'm hoping it is a contender for my short list. It will have a 1600 parallel twin, that should be a no brainer for Triumph and what I like is that it will...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-26-2009, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Road warriors
01-26-2009, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,268
Braking Comparisons-All types of bikes
Well, I'm writing in regards to brakes, number of discs, etc on different types of bikes. In my quest in looking for a replacement for the '04 Gl1800, I am considering the whole gamut of types of...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-15-2009, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 341
Views: 51,725
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Forum: Canada
01-10-2009, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,715
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Forum: Road warriors
01-09-2009, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 169
Views: 23,868
Hands down, for two up touring the Wing is the...
Hands down, for two up touring the Wing is the best bike for the job. However, the Wing is not for everyone. It is fast, handles very well, quiet which is nice on the highway, also has a large...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-02-2009, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 10,419
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Forum: Road warriors
12-19-2008, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,611
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Forum: Road warriors
12-19-2008, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 356
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Forum: Road warriors
12-16-2008, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,611
All those bikes are nice thoughts, however I...
All those bikes are nice thoughts, however I didn't mention my rather short 30" inseam and also that I would really prefer a bike with ABS. So I guess I'm rather limited in choice. Thanks for all...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-15-2008, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,611
TT; looks good but no thanks. I'm 51 now, bad...
TT; looks good but no thanks. I'm 51 now, bad knee from deer strike and am looking for a more upright standard seating position, yet something I can take on trips and the odd fire road or even some...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-14-2008, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,611
Canada eh"! In Edmonton, Alberta where the...
Canada eh"! In Edmonton, Alberta where the temperature right now is -30
Celsius and with windchill -39. So I have lots of time to think about bikes. This will be the second year in Canada for the...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-13-2008, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,611
CBF1000 or Bandit 1250
I'm looking for a new bike, standard type seating, reliable and won't be terrified of the odd fire road? Someone at Honda told me that actually the CBF does surprisingly well on gravel and fire type...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-06-2008, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 341
Views: 51,725
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Forum: Beasts
11-08-2008, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 859
Actually I'm from Edmonton, close to the second...
Actually I'm from Edmonton, close to the second largest city of Newfoundland!? Yes, I do know the stats are not adventure like and that is why I'm asking, Why does Honda consider this an Adventure...
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Forum: Beasts
11-08-2008, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 859
CBF 1000, Adventure bike???
Ok, I'm looking for a bike that will take me down fireroads, gravel that type of stuff once in a while. I'm coming off a Goldwing, so I still want to possibly tour a little. However, my wife isn't...
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Forum: Beasts
09-01-2008, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Well, I guess I didn't mention that ABS is an...
Well, I guess I didn't mention that ABS is an "Absolute" and if it has some sort of linked braking, I'll take it. After the accident on the highway with the deer, I am sure these brakes played a part...
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