Forum: Ride reports
01-27-2011, 07:05 PM
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Great Report
Jay,
Fantastic ride report. I started following just last week. Finally got caught up today. Man what great pictures and stories.
In 2006 I broke the World Record from Prudhoe Bay to Ushuaia...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-03-2011, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 3,988
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XRR vs Berg 390/450/570
Dirty,
Glad to hear you have an XRR. I sold my XRR recently and am thinking of replacing with a Berg. I need an honest comparison between the two bikes.
The XRR proved to be to big for tight...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-06-2010, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 19,873
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Okay so if the two wires and switch go to the...
Okay so if the two wires and switch go to the odometer, where do I find the switch that activates it? Anybody have a picture?
Also, what brand is the rear master cylinder on the DRZ400? My...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-04-2010, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 19,873
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That Mysterious Wire
Hi all.
New to this thread. Just bought a new to me 2003 Kawasaki KLX 400. As you know, it's the same as the DRZ 400 but not nearly as popular.
The model I own is the non-street legal (as of...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-15-2010, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 17,337
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First Race
Just over a year ago at 46 years old I bought my first dirtbike/DS - an XR650R. I replaced the original a 2001 model with a seldom ridden 2005 in September of last year because I liked the bike so...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-08-2010, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 17,337
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sub frame
"If a few people wanted them I would consider making a fixture and making 5 or more of these."
In.
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Forum: Thumpers
06-08-2010, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 1,108
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Battery
Here's the mount I made for my battery. It's low to the ground, well secured and does not get in the way of the carb or anything else.
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Forum: Thumpers
06-01-2010, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 17,337
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Rear Tire
I am running the Pirelli MT21 on front. It seems to do well on street and off road. It has plenty of life in it.
Just changing the back and yes, I want it to be DOT certified. I also like the...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-31-2010, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 17,337
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Pirelli Scorpion Pro Tire
All,
Looking for a new rear tire. Want 80% off-road DOT legal and fat. Won't spend more than $90 on a tire.
Have read lots of threads and reviews.
My conditions seam to be mud, river rock,...
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Forum: Vendors
05-29-2010, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 45
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Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2010, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
Battery Mount and Box
Piggies,
I am always asking for help and advice. Thought I would return the favor for once.
Attached below are pictures of a battery mount I made to support a much bigger battery than what...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-05-2010, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
Already running the 13/48. It was a life saver...
Already running the 13/48. It was a life saver this weekend. Ran the 15/48 on the ride up. Comfortably ran 80+ up HWY 75 for 2 hours. Switched to the 13 before starting trails.
The one thing I may...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-05-2010, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 17,337
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Okay, okay.. That's all I needed was a little...
Okay, okay.. That's all I needed was a little abuse after a gnarly weekend mudfest to get my head straightened out. (Remember, I was in a motorhome for 7 hours with two KTM bigots.)
Washed the...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-04-2010, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 17,337
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Forum: Thumpers
05-03-2010, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 17,337
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XR650 comparison to KTM 530 EXC
All,
Last Friday I rode my XR 350 miles from Atlanta to KY for the Renfro Valley Dual Sport ride.
On Saturday morning just as 250 bikes left the KOA campground a Thunderstorm hit with a deluge...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-29-2010, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 17,337
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Horror Story (cont)
Found two bearings and one oil seal outside Atlanta. Trying to get the collar machined next. Hopefully can salvage one the original seal, at least for the weekend.
Dave
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Forum: Thumpers
04-29-2010, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 17,337
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Horror Story
So last night I go to pull the rear wheel off the bike to put a new tire on for a ride I am heading out on on Friday and the damn right side collar is stuck to the axle!
Shoot me for not enough...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2010, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 17,337
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Rectifier/Regulator
All,
Did some testing on my XR's electrical this weekend. Been having a problem charging the battery. It's one of those brick-like batteries purchased from Fry's 12v 1.2Ah.
I have a Baja...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-23-2010, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 16
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Foam
So I went to EvoMax foam site just to see what the heck the stuff was. And. I understand the "potential" benefit. But $65 for foam? You have got to be kidding me. There has got to be a cheap...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-05-2010, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 17,337
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Mikuni TM40
I just finished the work on my new TM40. Couple things I can help with. I had to change the pilot jet to a 20 and the main to a 150. The jets I got originally were not even close to making the bike...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-25-2010, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
BD Plastic
Any of you guys got a BD plastic windscreen laying around?
After three months working on my electrical, I finally got the bike out this past Sunday for some dirt and forest experience.
...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-20-2010, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 10,911
Views: 1,223,284
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Forum: Thumpers
02-19-2010, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 10,911
Views: 1,223,284
Dakar Stator Output
Hi folks,
Sorry to hijack this thread but need a little Dakar info.
In 2006 I broke the Trans-Americas World Record on an '05 F650 Dakar. Was wondering if someone could PM me with the output...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-15-2010, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 17,337
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Forum: Thumpers
02-15-2010, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 1,108
Views: 122,868
Bad Battery
First off, I want to thank XRider for talking me off the ledge.
For the past 8 weeks I have been searching for an electrical problem on my XR650R with rewound BD stator and wiring harness.
I...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-11-2010, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
Production Rates
Here's a question I have been pondering regarding our beloved pigs.
Why is it that when new posts come on to this site regarding folks buying a new (used) pig the model year tends to be '00, '01...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-10-2010, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 17,337
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Fan
My pig continues to undergo upgrades. And, it is quite possible that I still have it a little lean and running hot.
That said, many of the trails I find myself on are tight. And often, I am...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-28-2010, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 17,337
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Battery
Okay, I promised some time ago I would get pictures to you all of my battery. The wiring project is not complete yet because after I went in to take pictures, I decided I didn't like the way BD...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-26-2010, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
Opportunity Knocks
All,
Just got laid off from my job. Great time to get on my bike and get in a week long adventure ride. The problem is, I live in Atlanta and it is both cold and wet here.
Is there anyplace in...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-23-2010, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
Before..
Help! Before I slit my wrists.
I have been chasing a problem on my 6 month old (to me) pig.
I know where the problem is, now all I need is some advice to fix it.
New TM40 carb, jetting is...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-20-2010, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
Look!
Look what I picked up today.
http://34for40dave.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/XR650R/10882156_rdBRa#769606098_DEBR4http://34for40dave.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/XR650R/title/769606098_DEBR4-S.jpg
It...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-18-2010, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
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Forum: Thumpers
01-18-2010, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 17,337
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Tire
I run a Pirelli MT 21 size 130/90R-18 on the back. Still plenty of room.
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Forum: Thumpers
01-12-2010, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
Open Air Box
BTW - Are you guys opening up the side panel for more air into your airbox on your own? If so, are there any posts available explaining what the goal is and how to do it yourself?
Figure I...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-12-2010, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
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Forum: Thumpers
01-11-2010, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
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Forum: Thumpers
01-11-2010, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 17,337
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Forum: Thumpers
01-11-2010, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 17,337
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Backfire on Deceleration
Guys,
I have a Mikuni carb with at #15 pilot jet, and I think 135 main. I also have the FMF Power Bomb headers and Q4 muffler.
I am having a lot of of popping on deceleration from 5,000 RPMs...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-04-2010, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
Electrical
Took lots of pictures of my battery setup on the XR this weekend. Also spent most the day Sunday tweaking the wiring. Now all I need is to learn how to post pictures and I will share my work. Anyone...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-31-2009, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 17,337
Views: 1,853,803
Fork Oil
Fork oil replacement:
2.5 wt or 5 wt? I have seen different recommendations. Anyone want to voice an opinion before I start the process?
Dave
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