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Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,241
Posted By 73Mustang
You got ripped off. The DR650 does not need...

You got ripped off. The DR650 does not need aftermarket lowering link. This bike can be lowered for free.
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 68,043
Posted By 73Mustang
What makes the pre-04s difficult to start? I just...

What makes the pre-04s difficult to start? I just got a '98. And it is a ?#$&*! to start.
Forum: Thumpers 03-27-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 1,568,965
Posted By 73Mustang
I never think WR250 is a minimalist bike. It is...

I never think WR250 is a minimalist bike. It is too bling bling, too high tech, too complicated. To me, minimalist means cheap and simple. And if it breaks, you can usually fix it with a screwdriver...
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 68,043
Posted By 73Mustang
How smooth and viby is the 300 on the highway? ...

How smooth and viby is the 300 on the highway?

I'm looking to buy and DS one. I currently ride a KDX 220 (same bike as KLX except 2-stroke). I find the KDX to be too much vibration, even at low...
Forum: Equipment 03-03-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 654
Posted By 73Mustang
Jacket w/o pad too risky?

Hi. Is it too risky to adventure ride with a jacket w/o hard or soft padding?

I just received this Fly Patrol Jacket in the mail, and it has no padding at all. I was advised to buy a pressure...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-01-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By 73Mustang
I hope you have a gopro so we can watch the...

I hope you have a gopro so we can watch the disaster unfold.
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By 73Mustang
What is the top speed on that bike?

What is the top speed on that bike?
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-05-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 7,276
Posted By 73Mustang
[QUOTE=EnderTheX;20432146]Yes, we did get...

[QUOTE=EnderTheX;20432146]Yes, we did get something on our GoPros :D One thing was Carrie's spectacular crash towards the end of the day. Check it out... even got some slow-mo going on!...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-05-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By 73Mustang
U ought to know how to fix your own flat. Whachu...

U ought to know how to fix your own flat. Whachu gonna do when you get a flat in the middle of nowhere? Call a tow truck? :lol3
Forum: Thumpers 01-23-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,264
Posted By 73Mustang
The CRF is a heavy pig.

The CRF is a heavy pig.
Forum: Thumpers 01-20-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By 73Mustang
Has quality control gone downhill since the Japan...

Has quality control gone downhill since the Japan manufactorers moved production to Thailand?
Forum: Thumpers 12-03-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 683
Views: 139,763
Posted By 73Mustang
I am not very short, and I think the 230 is heavy...

I am not very short, and I think the 230 is heavy and very tall for learning.

Maybe an XR100R. 100+ pounds lighter than the 230. Somebody sells a coil for lighting the XR.
So it can be plated....
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,361
Posted By 73Mustang
Honda Website--2013 CRF 250 L : Very...

Honda Website--2013 CRF 250 L :


Very unlikely that a 5'4" beginner is going to feel comfortable riding it on single tracks or steep mountain trails. The OP wants a small bike to "whip around"....
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,980
Posted By 73Mustang
KTM...made in India. :eek1

KTM...made in India. :eek1
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,750
Posted By 73Mustang
http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2012/11/...

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2012/11/Brutus-660x499.jpg
It looks so fake. It must be a haux.
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By 73Mustang
Have you try to find out the top speed of that...

Have you try to find out the top speed of that bike on the road?
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By 73Mustang
I've been thinking maybe one of these tubes can...

I've been thinking maybe one of these tubes can be bolted to the each of the front fork, to the sides of the headlight.
But that would be carry extra weight very high, which is not good. Two MSR...
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,361
Posted By 73Mustang
The 250 is not low. It's 35" seat height. It's...

The 250 is not low. It's 35" seat height. It's very tall. And those FI and water cooling equals more, more heavy weight.
Forum: Thumpers 11-21-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By 73Mustang
PM sent. Sunday no good for me. It's driving back...

PM sent. Sunday no good for me. It's driving back home to Houston day.
Forum: Thumpers 11-21-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By 73Mustang
I'm not sure which day I can go. I will be...

I'm not sure which day I can go. I will be staying in HEB this weekend.
Forum: Thumpers 11-21-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,628
Posted By 73Mustang
That looks a lot like a CRF 230 L in the USA.

That looks a lot like a CRF 230 L in the USA.
Forum: Thumpers 11-21-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By 73Mustang
I am going to RRMT Thanksgiving weekend. If you...

I am going to RRMT Thanksgiving weekend. If you see a green KX 100 and a white Airoh helmet. That would be me.
Forum: Thumpers 11-20-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,724
Posted By 73Mustang
KLR 650 is too tall and big for someone 5'8". My...

KLR 650 is too tall and big for someone 5'8". My friend is 5'10" and he sold it because he felt it was
too tall. I'm 5'7" and also thought my '09 was too tall and ergonomics was wrong for short...
Forum: Thumpers 11-13-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,964
Posted By 73Mustang
You're going to have to define dualsport. Some...

You're going to have to define dualsport. Some people's idea of dualsport is very little pavement and a lot of dirt and gnarly single track. Others think it should be 50% highway and 50% easy dirt...
Forum: Thumpers 11-13-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 1,568,965
Posted By 73Mustang
Wow. $14 vs $200. This is shows you how much...

Wow. $14 vs $200. This is shows you how much profit the windshield makers are pocketing.
Forum: Thumpers 11-10-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By 73Mustang
You mean surface rust? Or deep down rust?

You mean surface rust? Or deep down rust?
Forum: Thumpers 11-09-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,070
Posted By 73Mustang
I learned kicking is no problem when you leg is...

I learned kicking is no problem when you leg is long enough for the seat height. I'm only 5'7", and I can kick my XR200 all day long because the XR has low seat height. Even when I'm stuck on the...
Forum: Thumpers 11-09-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,070
Posted By 73Mustang
Since the OP wanted a dualsport to go on gnarly...

Since the OP wanted a dualsport to go on gnarly offroad, I assume these will be rural, remote places. I would pick an aircooled bike with carburetor instead. A whole lot of fuel injection bikes have...
Forum: Thumpers 11-08-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,070
Posted By 73Mustang
Nice bike. I'm trying to decide if I want a 230 L...

Nice bike. I'm trying to decide if I want a 230 L or F.

Found a brand new 2008 L at a local dealership. Geez, it's almost 2013! They are rare. I think Honda only made them for 1 year. I guess...
Forum: Thumpers 11-08-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,070
Posted By 73Mustang
He's probably going to want to lower the WR or...

He's probably going to want to lower the WR or the DRZ, also.
Forum: Thumpers 11-07-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,070
Posted By 73Mustang
You guys want a 5'9" newbie who's only ridden a...

You guys want a 5'9" newbie who's only ridden a TW200 to get a 40 HP, 38" seat height KTM. :rofl

I think he needs something a lot tamer before jumping into Euro bikes.
Forum: Thumpers 11-06-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,070
Posted By 73Mustang
KDX is not a dualsport here in America. It is...

KDX is not a dualsport here in America. It is also too tall for a short newbie.

I would pick the CRF 230L, KLX250S, and WR250R, if OP is short, normal, and tall, respectively.
Forum: Ride reports 11-06-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 202,881
Posted By 73Mustang
I had a tank slapper crash myself a few weeks...

I had a tank slapper crash myself a few weeks ago. It was caused by improper suspension setup.

You're going to be very sore for the next few days. Should go see doctor to check you out and get...
Forum: Thumpers 11-04-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By 73Mustang
I drive to Bastrop a lot to ride dirt. I mean...

I drive to Bastrop a lot to ride dirt. I mean offroad trails, not dirt road.

There's a trail ride during Thanksgiving near Bastrop area. I have a feeling it's going to be a lot of people there. ...
Forum: Thumpers 11-04-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,363
Posted By 73Mustang
I agree with JerryH. I was flying down a forest...

I agree with JerryH. I was flying down a forest trail, and my front of the left shroud got ripped off, almost taking out the radiator. I realized I better slow down because I was miles from the...
Forum: Thumpers 11-02-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,264
Posted By 73Mustang
How does it ride? Is it trail worthy? Is it...

How does it ride? Is it trail worthy? Is it stable at 50 MPH? What is the seat height? Do you have a breakdown of the cost?
Forum: Thumpers 11-02-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,264
Posted By 73Mustang
Hugemoth, you Ultralight is awesome. Do you have...

Hugemoth, you Ultralight is awesome. Do you have a build thread? I'd like to build something like that myself.
Forum: Thumpers 11-01-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,947
Posted By 73Mustang
Nice.

Nice.
Forum: Thumpers 11-01-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By 73Mustang
I'm going to guess that the QuietCore is not...

I'm going to guess that the QuietCore is not going to make a whole lot of difference. The problem is that our little MX bikes have close ratio transmission and only 5 gears. At 50 MPH, the little...
Forum: Thumpers 11-01-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By 73Mustang
Yep. They're light weight. My KX is even lighter...

Yep. They're light weight. My KX is even lighter than your R. I can easily see how they do that. These bikes are not as rugged as the trail bikes like the F. On my KX, there's very little protection...
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