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Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 21,450
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
rtwpaul, Admittedly, I haven't read the...

rtwpaul,

Admittedly, I haven't read the entire thread so I don't know all of the decisions you have made.

I own and recently setup a 2001 640 LC4E for go-anyplace dirt fun adventure travel,...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-26-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
One would think... I hurt my back viciously,...

One would think...

I hurt my back viciously, and have put the trip on a temporary hiatus while I heal a bit and deal with a death in the family. For now, I'm back in NY with my family and the bike...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-11-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Thanks for the references guys, I will look them...

Thanks for the references guys, I will look them up. I'm hoping to reinforce this area solidly.

I've used some marine epoxy for now to cover up the hole. It's in a somewhat unfortunate spot, a...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-10-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Plastic Welder Reference in SoCal

I am currently traveling across country and into Central/South America and on a tight budget.

Recently I discovered there is a pinhole leak in my KTM 640 LC4 18L tank. A temporary patch will be...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-16-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 49,079
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
FWIW, I have a 2001 KTM 640E right now. I would...

FWIW, I have a 2001 KTM 640E right now. I would have liked a 400cc bike that's 100lbs lighter, but there was so much prep (re: expense and time) to "adventurize" it. The 640 is MUCH more capable of a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-12-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 14,322
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Firstly, I don't view a helmet as "apparel". It's...

Firstly, I don't view a helmet as "apparel". It's a safety device, similar to say a seat belt, ABS, shatter resistant windshields or headphones when hipsters are around.

I illustrated those things...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-10-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 14,322
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
For what it's worth, I'll spend a minute ranting...

For what it's worth, I'll spend a minute ranting like a loon for a minute, then we can continue our regularly scheduled programming....

I wear a helmet almost all of the time. Almost.

When...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-09-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 14,322
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Michigan Helmet Laws - A Detailed Look Into a Newly Helmetless State

Last year Michigan repealed their compulsorily helmet law, which went into effect in early April 2012.

Here's an overview:...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-09-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,690
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
This response could be used to illustrate someone...

This response could be used to illustrate someone who clearly did not read the article before commenting. :rofl

For your own personal benefit, you may actually want to read the text and check out...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 10-18-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
That does seem like an interesting and well...

That does seem like an interesting and well thought out system, but I'm concerned that there won't be enough storage space (I'm not weekend/vacation tripping, right now everything I own is on the...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 10-18-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Now that's interesting, and worth evaluating. I...

Now that's interesting, and worth evaluating. I didn't realize that they had come out with such a product.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 10-17-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
You guys may be missing the goal... I'm...

You guys may be missing the goal...

I'm trying to get rid of the metal racks, and thus the weight associated, not change to a different style of metal racks and panniers. I've found that a 15lb...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 10-17-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Wicked Great Basin Giant Loop - Want to See It

I'm currently traveling and on the road, and am coming through from my current location in Rapid City, SD to Denver, CO late this week and early next week.

It's becoming apparent that the weight...
Forum: Thumpers 10-11-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Were those springs weights also taking into...

Were those springs weights also taking into account luggage, or just your weight?
Forum: Thumpers 10-10-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Thanks for the recommendation, I will look into...

Thanks for the recommendation, I will look into them as well.
Forum: Thumpers 10-10-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Now that's nearly perfect... Thanks for the heads...

Now that's nearly perfect... Thanks for the heads up!
Forum: Thumpers 10-10-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Contacting ZeroDog - LC4 Suspension Help

Is ZeroDog still in business? The Infinity Machine website is down, and he hasn't responded to my PM/Email.

I'm in need of some suspension help for my 2001 LC4 640E, and hear he's the best... Need...
Forum: Americas 10-07-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
An update for anyone out there that cares....

An update for anyone out there that cares. :norton

So I'm in the thick of it, in Iowa right now a few miles east of Sioux City.

I've found that there are graded and graveled roads a plenty in...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 08-17-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 475,669
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
I've gotten through to page 40 so far, and...

I've gotten through to page 40 so far, and there's some great inspiration for places to go. This is the best info thread I've found about the region.

Sorry for the cross post, but would you guys...
Forum: Americas 08-16-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Crossing the Midwest / Great Plains - Dirt Route Advice Wanted

I'm going to be leaving the Western New York area soon, and traveling to Chicago via northern Ohio and Indiana. From Chicago it's west by north bound, hopefully to arrive to the northern parts of the...
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 780,746
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Just a confirmation question, and I don't think...

Just a confirmation question, and I don't think this is worth a separate thread... I asked in the 640 Owners sign in, but haven't got a response there.

What TwinAir part number is for a 2001 LC4...
Forum: Thumpers 08-08-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 798
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
After doing some similar research, I recently...

After doing some similar research, I recently went out and got the Highway Dirt Bikes (http://www.highwaydirtbikes.com) hand guard kit. While these are expensive in comparison, there were a few...
Forum: Thumpers 08-07-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 18,023
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Sorry to dig up and old thread, but I wanted to...

Sorry to dig up and old thread, but I wanted to add a bit of information here from a recent experience with my 2001 640E.

So I woke up and tried to start the bike, but the battery was dead. No...
Forum: Trip Planning 07-29-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,308
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
I think that getting into some tips and advice...

I think that getting into some tips and advice about how to reduce fatigue and injuries would be good. Fatigue is a bad thing, and presents a risk of injury and reduced reflexes when trying to put...
Forum: Thumpers 07-29-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,451
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
As far as oil changes go I've decided to replace...

As far as oil changes go I've decided to replace just the spin-on filter and go with a Scotts stainless filter (with magnet) for the cartridge type. I plan on changing/cleaning the filters every...
Forum: Thumpers 07-29-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8,088
Views: 1,584,893
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Just a confirmation question, and I don't think...

Just a confirmation question, and I don't think this is worth a separate thread...

What TwinAir part number is for a 2001 LC4 640E? 154514 or 154512? I pulled out the filter and it has the oval...
Forum: Americas 07-23-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 870
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
I concur, the WV part of 219 is a blast. There...

I concur, the WV part of 219 is a blast. There may be better routes through PA though.

If you need a motel in near Marlington, WV check out the Old Clark Inn. Good place and rider friendly.
Forum: Ride reports 07-20-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 18,484
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Damn, wish I caught this thread a few weeks back,...

Damn, wish I caught this thread a few weeks back, could have meet up for a beer in the Jamestown area! :beer
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-25-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,281
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
OK folks, after some experimentation in the...

OK folks, after some experimentation in the beautiful roads of Virginia and West Virginia, I think that I've got the problem wired down. It wasn't one simple thing, but changing a part of the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-24-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,281
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Right now I'm on the US east coast and doing a...

Right now I'm on the US east coast and doing a lot of asphalt, but soon I will be out west where the population density goes down and the dirt road density goes up. The Kenda's are nearing their end...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-24-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,281
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Thanks all for the rapid input. I will look into...

Thanks all for the rapid input. I will look into the headset bearing and swingarm bearing tonight, but last I checked they weren't loose.


A few things first:

I know how to counter steer.

I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-22-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,281
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Eek Leaning Wobble in Corners?

This issue is RESOLVED. See here on what I think went down. (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=18990769&postcount=30).

Info Preface:
I have a 2001 LC4E with the 18L tank, outfitted...
Forum: Ride reports 01-02-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 74,202
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
:thumb

:thumb
Forum: Americas 12-18-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,290
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
A few days after my last post I built some cat...

A few days after my last post I built some cat can stoves, far simpler than the ones you crafted up crashmaster but they seem to work OK. Maybe when I get some time to tinker with beer cans I'll go...
Forum: Ride reports 11-22-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Video: Good. :thumb Autoplay: Bad. :umph

Video: Good. :thumb
Autoplay: Bad. :umph
Forum: Thumpers 11-15-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,583
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Thank you! No matter what I do, that's...

Thank you! No matter what I do, that's information I need to know.
Forum: Thumpers 11-15-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,583
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
I like this advice, as I'm not really interested...

I like this advice, as I'm not really interested in doing a full carb rebuild at this time because the bike does idles fine, pulls strong, doesn't mark it's territory with puddles, and doesn't smell...
Forum: Thumpers 11-15-2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,583
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Noted. Usually I associate gas leaks with a...

Noted. Usually I associate gas leaks with a certain familiar smell, and really no oily residue, but it makes sense that after the fuel evaporates it would leave behind gunk which picks up dirt. Time...
Forum: Thumpers 11-14-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,583
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Question KTM 640 LC4 Oil Leak Help

Recently my 2001 LC4E has developed an interesting oil leak, and I'm not sure about it's origin. I know this isn't a huge leak, and probably not indicative of immanent engine failure, but if...
Forum: Thumpers 10-30-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 877
Posted By Epoch of Entropy
Why not a smaller bike like a WR250 or DRZ 400?...

Why not a smaller bike like a WR250 or DRZ 400? They're cheaper to buy outright and get ridiculous MPG (think 65-80) no matter how you ride them. With the money save up front (not to mention...
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