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Forum: Thumpers 06-11-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 1,095,617
Posted By marc11
Yep they are still in business. Sent from...

Yep they are still in business.

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Forum: Thumpers 05-28-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 1,095,617
Posted By marc11
Thanks. Let's hope not Sent from my...

Thanks. Let's hope not

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Forum: Thumpers 05-28-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 1,095,617
Posted By marc11
Thanks. I'll give them a check this weekend then...

Thanks. I'll give them a check this weekend then just to be sure.

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Forum: Thumpers 05-28-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 1,095,617
Posted By marc11
Hey question about the valves...are they a bit...

Hey question about the valves...are they a bit noisy? Being new to me I'm not sure on this bike, but getting close to the engine I can here then clicking and clanking away. I can't hear them a bit...
Forum: Thumpers 05-25-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 1,095,617
Posted By marc11
Thank you PO!!!!

I recently purchased a 2002 XR and one of the things that amazed me is the original order documented every single service, kept every single receipt up until 2011. He mentioned greasing the linkage...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 760
Posted By marc11
KLR is the perfect bike for this. Dead easy for...

KLR is the perfect bike for this. Dead easy for maintenance, gas and oil is all it needs for the most part. Slap on some chain lube once in a while and worry about little else.

Drop it, no...
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 1,095,617
Posted By marc11
Right that is what I was asking thanks for your...

Right that is what I was asking thanks for your insight. I think I'll throw one on.

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Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 1,095,617
Posted By marc11
Thanks for the reply sorry my question wasn't...

Thanks for the reply sorry my question wasn't clear...is there any reason to change the stock set ups for an after market breather or case saver?

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Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 19,721
Posted By marc11
...when you spend more money drilling, tapping,...

...when you spend more money drilling, tapping, welding and replacing bolts for your footpeg mounts in a week than you did on gas....
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 1,095,617
Posted By marc11
Hey guys just chiming in as a soon to be (picking...

Hey guys just chiming in as a soon to be (picking it up next week) 2002 XR400r owner. I'm sure I will have lots of questions so appreciate in advance the help....now to read through this 300 plus...
Forum: Thumpers 02-07-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By marc11
Amen brother. Odd grammar, words and...

Amen brother.


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Forum: Thumpers 02-06-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By marc11
Because riding is so much more than spec sheet...

Because riding is so much more than spec sheet numbers and top speed....hp only tells half the story.


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Forum: Thumpers 02-06-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 34,699
Posted By marc11
Yeah, that is the only reason I was able to come...

Yeah, that is the only reason I was able to come up with too. I am going to keep an eye on the development for a while and see what is reported after people have been using it for a while.
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 34,699
Posted By marc11
You know I have been reading about that mod and...

You know I have been reading about that mod and it just sticks with me that this is too easy and why didn't Kawasaki do this from the begining? I mean, it is free power, cost them nothing, no...
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By marc11
I disagree that the klr was not designed to run...

I disagree that the klr was not designed to run at highway speeds considering the gearing and target market for this bike. There is no reason why a klr should not run 70 mph all day without burning...
Forum: Thumpers 01-31-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8,016
Views: 1,809,841
Posted By marc11
Switching to a pumper carb solves this problem...

Switching to a pumper carb solves this problem and creates a few others of the single wheeled vareity...:deal
Forum: Thumpers 01-29-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 19,430
Posted By marc11
I think the issue is larger than tooling or R&D...

I think the issue is larger than tooling or R&D costs, we know most companies have engines and bikes that can be slightly changed to work. Take a KLX450 and make it street legal like the KLX250s, its...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 01-29-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 958
Sticky: Tet
Views: 92,466
Posted By marc11
Got the PDF and doc files please send the routes....

Got the PDF and doc files please send the routes. Thanks.

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Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 01-29-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 877
Sticky: TetS
Views: 76,522
Posted By marc11
Got the PDF and doc files. Please send the...

Got the PDF and doc files. Please send the routes.

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Forum: Vendors 01-25-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1,721
Views: 144,271
Posted By marc11
Thanks. I think I'll give it a shot. Odd...

Thanks. I think I'll give it a shot.


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Forum: Vendors 01-25-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1,721
Views: 144,271
Posted By marc11
Can you upload gpx files and follow the routes...

Can you upload gpx files and follow the routes with the google offline maps or do you need an app?


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Forum: Vendors 01-25-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 1,721
Views: 144,271
Posted By marc11
If you are going to use your iPhone and do not...

If you are going to use your iPhone and do not want to incurr charges get an app like Navigon and download the maps offline. No data use. But it doesn't support route importing, it does do routing...
Forum: Americas 01-21-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,436
Posted By marc11
Don't forget fork oil too. I'd up your stock...

Don't forget fork oil too. I'd up your stock spring with your weight and gear in the rear. I am pretty sure the charts and gpx files are a package deal.


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Forum: Americas 01-21-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,436
Posted By marc11
You should also think about adding emulators or...

You should also think about adding emulators or intimidators while you are in the forks; a fork brace will help too. What have you done to the rear shock, you may want to beef up the spring at least...
Forum: Thumpers 01-20-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By marc11
5 to 6 year old bike with 20k had hardly been...

5 to 6 year old bike with 20k had hardly been ridden. I wouldn't worry about it. Do the doo and maybe freshen the suspension and put another 30k on it without worry. Maybe ensure the valves have been...
Forum: Thumpers 01-20-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By marc11
Contact Woody's Wheel Works. They are a supporter...

Contact Woody's Wheel Works. They are a supporter here. Great people but more important great work. They fixed an rim for me and I couldn't even tell it was never bent.

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Forum: Vendors 01-18-2013, 04:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,843
Posted By marc11
Pm sent. Sent from my Nexus 7 using...

Pm sent.

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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-17-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,596
Posted By marc11
When commuting you need to consider not only MPG...

When commuting you need to consider not only MPG but incremental and major maintenance costs as well. Things like insurance costs, oil changes, valve checks and tires will add up quickly and must...
Forum: Vendors 01-14-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By marc11
You know it is a no win situation for either...

You know it is a no win situation for either party. I am not excusing Cheap Cycle Parts for the short replies and delays; but think about all the a$$hats that order the wrong parts and then install...
Forum: Americas 01-09-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,077
Posted By marc11
Thanks for posting it up. Only $10 for the...

Thanks for posting it up. Only $10 for the Kindle and I can have access to it on any of my devices, great deal, hope it is a great read, will start tonight.
Forum: Americas 01-08-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,436
Posted By marc11
Hi Everyone; I will be looking to run the TAT...

Hi Everyone; I will be looking to run the TAT this year, sometime around June but I am pretty open to the dates right now. If anyone is insterested in running it with me, please let me know; however...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-08-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,517
Posted By marc11
No you are not seeing my point and instead of...

No you are not seeing my point and instead of discussing it you just want to be a smart ass in the hopes that someone will be your friend. Thanks for playing.


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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-07-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,517
Posted By marc11
There are sports cars and sport utility vehicles...

There are sports cars and sport utility vehicles and generally sporty cars too but people do not call driving, even when done recreationally like cruising a sport. Face it, the general non riding...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-07-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,517
Posted By marc11
By calling motorcycling a sport you dismiss the...

By calling motorcycling a sport you dismiss the fact that motorcycling is a common and viable mode of transportation. Driving can be a sport like NASCAR or f1 but we do not call it a sport in...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-07-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,517
Posted By marc11
Well stupid riders did that to insurance costs....

Well stupid riders did that to insurance costs. So long ass people keep pissing off drivers and thus cops doing stupid crap to bring the law down on bikes we will keep paying as we are deemed to be...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-07-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,517
Posted By marc11
This. Most "cool" bikes are well over $6 grand...

This. Most "cool" bikes are well over $6 grand new, hell new 600 sport bikes are well over $10 grand. While most of us agree new riders should start small, the fact is most do not. Also, how many of...
Forum: Thumpers 01-06-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,718
Posted By marc11
I own one, trust me, it has a carb. The choke is...

I own one, trust me, it has a carb. The choke is on the carb body, you reach down to pull/push it.
Forum: Thumpers 01-06-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,718
Posted By marc11
Nope carby. Odd grammar, words and...

Nope carby.


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Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,713
Posted By marc11
kLX250s fits the bill easily. The huge price...

kLX250s fits the bill easily. The huge price savings over the wr or drz gets you lighter weight and better suspension but far less power until modified.

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Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By marc11
Progressive offers a shock 1 inch lower than...

Progressive offers a shock 1 inch lower than stock. That with some modest lowering links and your seat should get you very close. Its the forks I would be concerned about. Not sure how much you can...
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