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Forum: Thumpers Today, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4,650
Views: 911,332
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Bring your exhaust cam over, I will remove it for...

Bring your exhaust cam over, I will remove it for you....
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 09:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 845
Posted By SkiBumBrian
I hope your idea works. In Commiefornia, out of...

I hope your idea works. In Commiefornia, out of state bikes have their VIN #s run and if it comes up as a non plated bike from the factory it is a no go....
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4,650
Views: 911,332
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Picture of a useless hunk of metal. Had a purpose...

Picture of a useless hunk of metal. Had a purpose back in the day when you used to kickstart your bike, now it is just something to break, leave you stranded or throw a broken spring into your valve...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,899
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Might be a record ..... 5 year old thread!

Might be a record ..... 5 year old thread!
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 490
Posted By SkiBumBrian
+1 on Seat Concepts. I have had one now for...

+1 on Seat Concepts. I have had one now for almost 2 years and it is great! Inexpensive compared to the other options too.
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
ValveShimSheet

Doing a valve check today and thought I would make up a sheet for figuring and one to keep for reference for the next scheduled interval... Use one sheet to write down the current lash in top of...
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Hopefully the drain leak can be fixed with a new...

Hopefully the drain leak can be fixed with a new crush washer. Be careful, many a drain plug has been stripped by overzealous owners. Torque to only 17 ft. lbs.
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Sounds like a pretty good diagnosis considering...

Sounds like a pretty good diagnosis considering how you described how it had been ridden.... As most of us suspected it sounds like the valve seals were the culprit of the oil source.... Glad to hear...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
How about some pics of the piston/rings, cylinder...

How about some pics of the piston/rings, cylinder wall, etc. I am curious what you have found. Have you done a solvent test on the head yet?
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Awww, a cute lil gopher snake.... give him a kiss...

Awww, a cute lil gopher snake.... give him a kiss for me.
if it were a rattler I'd eat him !!
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4,650
Views: 911,332
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Never heard of such a thing.... Done several...

Never heard of such a thing.... Done several gen1s and not an issue. Tight yes, but stripped? Yikes!
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4,650
Views: 911,332
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Try a jumper wire to make sure no breaks in...

Try a jumper wire to make sure no breaks in existing wire...
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6,933
Views: 1,504,873
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Like Black's in Vancouver? Whoo Hoo !!!!

Like Black's in Vancouver? Whoo Hoo !!!!
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
block off the gap between your rad and shroud to...

block off the gap between your rad and shroud to force more air through the radiator. Plumbing pipe insulation works well, just wedge it in there, it wont come out..... Distilled water only with...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 270
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Ill try to get to it tomorrow but I have shims...

Ill try to get to it tomorrow but I have shims coming in the next few days for a valve adjustment... How pressing is it?
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 260
Posted By SkiBumBrian
When the sun goes down and the bon fire starts,...

When the sun goes down and the bon fire starts, hoot is definitely the word !!!!
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 270
Posted By SkiBumBrian
I wanna go out and pull my seat and side panels...

I wanna go out and pull my seat and side panels to get you some dims and pics but I will wait, maybe somebody has them available or an easier way. Or maybe they are more motivated right now.. ITS HOT...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 260
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Lotsa good riding in North Central Washington, I...

Lotsa good riding in North Central Washington, I grew up in Omak and love the area... When you head toward Tonasket make sure you go during the Barter Faire, pretty crazy place! It is held in between...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
That might have been an option but I don't think...

That might have been an option but I don't think a truck will make it up that road in a lot of places. we had no equipment of any sort and we struggled for half an hour in that loose, shale soil and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
1500 ft vertical down was hwy 299. Nope. I wish....

1500 ft vertical down was hwy 299. Nope. I wish. Hint. THe bike was wedged against the tree and could not even stand the bike up with doing something... which gave me an idea....
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
I should have said we had no more than my tool...

I should have said we had no more than my tool roll, some wire, ty wraps, and about 20 ft. of nylon twine, none of which came into play. Keep guessing!!
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
KJLR 20 ft down 45 degree angle... Whaddya do?

Casey standing by his bike facing the opposite direction we were heading. A big piece of shale sent him flying (funny sight) after two over corrections he spun on his front tire and ended up against...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4,650
Views: 911,332
Posted By SkiBumBrian
+1... Thermostat is hotter with TB. Will run...

+1... Thermostat is hotter with TB. Will run warmer at speed and even warmer at lights. I don't have a gauge but a vapor and might climb to 225 at a long light in 100 degree weather.... No issues...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Centech......

Centech......
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
:dhorse :huh:bow:topes

:dhorse :huh:bow:topes
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
I beg to differ. Just the statement "my bike runs...

I beg to differ. Just the statement "my bike runs great" does not mean there is not issues that a leak down won't show. He whole premise is he doesn't want to spend without knowing what the issue is,...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 351
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Sounds like he keeps replacing batteries so I am...

Sounds like he keeps replacing batteries so I am guessing it is not fuses or an open, the batteries are probably draining through a short. With the ammeter hooked up you can pull fuses and if the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 351
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Battery should not drain that quickly from...

Battery should not drain that quickly from sitting. With a good battery in the bike I would put an ammeter in line from the negative post and see if you have a drain on it without the key on. If you...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Many auto parts stores these days loan tools, not...

Many auto parts stores these days loan tools, not rent, loan. If you have a compressor then I would find an auto parts store that has one and get to work. Pull off exhaust and carb. Install leak down...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
I hear ya. I have read all the "new" info on...

I hear ya. I have read all the "new" info on reading plugs with the new ethanol mixes and use their tactics with success. It is just a bit more involved than " is it dark or white....) since a...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
You can, they are just different signs than the...

You can, they are just different signs than the old days.
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
I think you should do a proper leak down test. It...

I think you should do a proper leak down test. It will let you know whether it is ring blowby or in the head. I would be more concerned about the oil issue than your A/F mix right now. Tsotsie is...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Did you burp the system well? It should come to...

Did you burp the system well? It should come to temp quickly and stay at 195 degrees without fluctuation. On really cold mornings at highway speeds mine has dropped to 190-191 but never less than...
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 359
Posted By SkiBumBrian
IMS tanks are made of XLPE. They breath...

IMS tanks are made of XLPE. They breath hydrocarbons and paint and/or stickers will not last long before they bubble. Blue Lightning makes a sealer that ha worked fine on my IMS tank so far, 4 months...
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
I'm in Redding. If ya need the tools and no one...

I'm in Redding. If ya need the tools and no one closer offers I can ship mine to you and just return them when you are done. Just shipping both ways...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 164
Posted By SkiBumBrian
2001 DR200 parts

Sorry, searched for a thread didn't find one so I am asking you guys about parts. Just bought the girl a DR200 and looking for simple parts. She needs a right rear turn signal and housing, handlebars...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
+1 !! You will be surprised after you complete a...

+1 !! You will be surprised after you complete a project how straight forward most of them are. You know the job actually gets done and gets done right, a great sense of accomplishment and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6,933
Views: 1,504,873
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Woody. Get photobucket or other web based photo...

Woody. Get photobucket or other web based photo sharing site to post pics. Drag over tools and copy and paste pics to attach to text... Cant wait to see some pics !!
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,318
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Glad you are here! Welcome! Willys doesn't live...

Glad you are here! Welcome! Willys doesn't live here anymore.... HA!
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,240
Posted By SkiBumBrian
Loved your write up and the sound advice you have...

Loved your write up and the sound advice you have been given, I just have to relate a story (MUCH shorter:lol3) that parallels yours. Most of my friends ride cruisers, whatever. A friend (female) has...
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