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Forum: Americas Yesterday, 09:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,213
Posted By mtncrawler
Sounds good FHW...I'll check in on your blog.

Sounds good FHW...I'll check in on your blog.
Forum: Americas 05-17-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 873
Posted By mtncrawler
You bet Mark! I'll probably take you up on...

You bet Mark!

I'll probably take you up on that offer and PM you - thanks! :deal
Forum: Americas 05-17-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 873
Posted By mtncrawler
Subscribed..great thread and VERY pertinent route...

Subscribed..great thread and VERY pertinent route info and recommendations for me as well. I had visions of the Dalton and/or Dempster, but am quickly re-thinking and looking to mix in a few days sea...
Forum: Americas 05-17-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,213
Posted By mtncrawler
Looks like I'll be about a day or so behind you....

Looks like I'll be about a day or so behind you. Leaving Fort Collins CO after work on 7/3 and high tailing it to Seattle/Vancouver...then slowing the pace. Same route intentions for now. Maybe we'll...
Forum: Americas 05-09-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,213
Posted By mtncrawler
Tough Choice

It'll be the GSA. It was a tough choice in trip planning this year - had many plans for trips with the X (Challenge...that is..:D) but it looks like those trips will have to wait until next year....
Forum: Americas 05-09-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,213
Posted By mtncrawler
Looks like it's becoming more and more a reality....

Looks like it's becoming more and more a reality. Final clearance being negotiated. :D

Tentative dates leaving July 3rd - I will have 4 weeks + a couple days. Returning via Inside Passage...
Forum: Equipment 05-04-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 324
Posted By mtncrawler
Would be nice..looking at them too.

Would be nice..looking at them too.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-24-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 441
Posted By mtncrawler
Just another suggestion...not sure what type of...

Just another suggestion...not sure what type of riding your looking for.

Head out towards (west out of Moab, south of the Colorado River) Hurrah Pass - lots of stellar, newish CG's (near the LB...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
No experience here, but a couple folks have told...

No experience here, but a couple folks have told me to check out the Giant Loop Diablo and Fandango for smaller TB's. They both have the same footprint, but the Diablo is lower/smaller. That's the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
I recently installed my new Yacugar shock (very...

I recently installed my new Yacugar shock (very much like HP), with that same exact bracket. I really don't mind the location, but I remade the bracket so that the reservoir and hose had more...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
+1..:ear I recently inquired about a similar...

+1..:ear

I recently inquired about a similar looking one (only smoke color) here;

http://f650.com/forum/showthread.php?12415-we-need-x-pictures/page6...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
Thanks for taking the time to post details and...

Thanks for taking the time to post details and pics MG! :thumb

One of these days....:D
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
Wow, nice looking wheels MG! What was the $$...

Wow, nice looking wheels MG! What was the $$ damage for the whole set (wheels, hubs, tires) if you don't mind me asking? Did you have the rims sealed too?
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
:nod...yes, wheel porn please! And any other...

:nod...yes, wheel porn please! And any other build details you care to throw around. It's one of the MANY items on my mod list. :D
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
This post is absolutely...

USELESS without pics...:lol3:lol3

Let's see em'..:deal
Forum: Orange Crush 04-19-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,033
Posted By mtncrawler
The next question is....

I know this is wandering a bit off topic from UHD's or not, but given the various recipes (and WWW looks to be ticket!) for going tubeless, do any of you experienced folks add Slime/Stans when...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-16-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,033
Posted By mtncrawler
:lol3..Oh well, live and learn right. Thanks...

:lol3..Oh well, live and learn right.

Thanks for the info MS! Now I have more options to consider - I did a search too and found a few more threads about going tubeless.:D
Forum: Orange Crush 04-16-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,033
Posted By mtncrawler
Like the sounds of tubeless, as I run that way on...

Like the sounds of tubeless, as I run that way on my mountain bike. Are you just sealing up around where the spoke nipples come through the rim and adding the tubeless stem? Adding any rim strip over...
Forum: Vendors 04-16-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 19,177
Posted By mtncrawler
Nice experiment! This would be most...

Nice experiment!



This would be most excellent to know - and timely - as I'm on the fence right now in regards to soft luggage. It's like it's going to be either the GL Siskiyous, Magadans, or...
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,989
Posted By mtncrawler
Thanks for the feedback BD..:D

Thanks for the feedback BD..:D
Forum: Equipment 04-14-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,989
Posted By mtncrawler
Questions

Can anyone who owns these bags comment on how well they cinch down when carrying minimal loads? Would like to know if they'd work for a long weekend trip as well as multi-week/month, RTW jaunts. :D
...
Forum: Equipment 04-14-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,292
Posted By mtncrawler
Well, now I'm not sure. I used the data from the...

Well, now I'm not sure. I used the data from the Adventure-Spec website and this website/review of Magadans for my volume numbers above.

http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/...
Forum: Equipment 04-14-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,292
Posted By mtncrawler
Thanks for posting a review. :clap I'm going...

Thanks for posting a review. :clap

I'm going to be looking for a set for my 650X very soon, so this is timely. I had it narrowed to the Magadan panniers or WM Rockies. Already have the top bags...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,033
Posted By mtncrawler
Not sure you meant this for me (or the OP)...but...

Not sure you meant this for me (or the OP)...but I am not running UHD's - just trying to figure out if its the right way to go.



This describes most closely what my riding goals are for the "X"...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-11-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,033
Posted By mtncrawler
NOW we're getting somewhere...:lol3 I think...

NOW we're getting somewhere...:lol3

I think I'll load the tires with UHD's, WD-40, and SLIME and call it good..:D
Forum: Orange Crush 04-10-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,033
Posted By mtncrawler
What...this debate is over so soon?

.:lol3:lol3

It was just getting interesting. :D

So UHD's on a 650 dual sport would be out of the question/not really necessary/overkill? So far good and bad things have been noted by users on...
Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,231
Posted By mtncrawler
My friends might tell you there is always time to...

My friends might tell you there is always time to reconsider...:lol3
Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,231
Posted By mtncrawler
Great vid...subscribed.:D May be following...

Great vid...subscribed.:D

May be following in your tracks a little later..
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
Thanks TB - when I bought the bike it had the...

Thanks TB - when I bought the bike it had the 14/47 combo on it. I have the OEM 15T front (few miles) - bike only had 950 total miles. I'm just feeling things out right now but thought about changing...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
Interesting combo/ratio 14/49 = 3.50 15/49 =...

Interesting combo/ratio
14/49 = 3.50
15/49 = 3.27
14/47 = 3.36
15/47 = 3.13 (OEM)

I'm running 14/47, like the low end, but revvy at times. Might be a good compromise between what I'm running...
Forum: Thumpers 04-08-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
I just installed mine but I'm not at home right...

I just installed mine but I'm not at home right now. I have the HB installation instructions PDF that contains the hardware included...just can't remember the hex key and nut sizes off hand. If...
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
Yea, had a look at doing that, not much meat...

Yea, had a look at doing that, not much meat there..:lol3

I just remade that bracket and made it long enough to attach to the lower bolt hole in the frame too. So two M8's and the small M5 now....
Forum: Thumpers 04-06-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
Thanks..that's a little more capacity than I...

Thanks..that's a little more capacity than I thought (thinking 1.7G). While I have your attention :D - on HB adapter (bolted to the frame on that side) did/have you had any issues with the smaller...
Forum: Thumpers 04-06-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
Nice looking rig there...is that the std size...

Nice looking rig there...is that the std size X-Tank (6.5l)? I have the same HB pannier racks that I just made some adapter plates to offset the right side rack by 2" in anticipation of a fuel tank...
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 707,231
Posted By mtncrawler
PM on the way..

PM on the way..
Forum: Americas 03-20-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 437
Posted By mtncrawler
Partly, but, I'm assuming your talking west to...

Partly, but, I'm assuming your talking west to east...like all the way to Leadville? This should answer your question..
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621343
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-19-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2,267
Views: 222,063
Posted By mtncrawler
Got your PM HS - I received another this morning...

Got your PM HS - I received another this morning though so you're #2. (Sorry for the late post update). I'll call you if #1 falls through..

Mike
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-18-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2,267
Views: 222,063
Posted By mtncrawler
Still available....original claimer backed out.. ...

Still available....original claimer backed out..

UPDATE 3/19: 2 PM'S RECEIVED, I'LL UPDATE THE POST WHEN STATUS CHANGES..

UPDATE 3/25: GONE - MOVED ONTO A GOOD HOME..SORRY HS.
Forum: Upcoming 03-17-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,120
Posted By mtncrawler
Interested

Mac,

Sent you and email. Definitely interested - might be a nice inaugural multi-day trip for me and my 650X....

Can you add me to the list?

Mike
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-16-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2,267
Views: 222,063
Posted By mtncrawler
Heidenau K60 Scouts

Came as Xtra's when I purchased my XChallenge. I can't say mileage or age, but they look to have some decent miles left in them.

PM RECEIVED AND SPOKEN FOR..:clap

They say tubeless on them -...
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