Forum: Thumpers
04-09-2013, 10:45 PM
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Views: 161,033
Finally got my beast back from the shop after...
Finally got my beast back from the shop after having the cases rewelded due to a very nasty hole in the bottom (not my fault, I bought it like that!) Showing off a little; the farkling process is...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-08-2013, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 803
Views: 161,033
It's a little rough (the vinyl on the seat is...
It's a little rough (the vinyl on the seat is hardened and cracking off in chunks, and the foam is dust. The plastics are melted a touch from a drop on the right side, and it's got one whole turn...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-08-2013, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 803
Views: 161,033
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Forum: Equipment
01-02-2013, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
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Forum: Equipment
12-30-2012, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Overpant question
Hey folks, I have a question about something over pants. I just picked up a 750 cruiser :puke1 for commuting to and from school next year, and I want some decent weather and slide protection for the...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-22-2012, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
Well I guess on that note... My hoard has grown...
Well I guess on that note... My hoard has grown since I got my XT, so it's relegated down to day (and night :D) Trips up into the mountains now, so my Shinko 705s are a little anemic for the kind of...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-15-2012, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-13-2012, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,251
Very unfortunately we hit a few obstacles with...
Very unfortunately we hit a few obstacles with the XJ :cry
First off, funds dried up [i.e. Mike bought an XR600, lol]. Then we investigated a little more and it turns out we can't find a cylinder...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-03-2012, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,375
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Forum: Road warriors
12-01-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,375
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Forum: Road warriors
11-30-2012, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,375
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2012, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,375
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2012, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,375
I've given a good deal of thought to the...
I've given a good deal of thought to the maintenance aspect of things; that's one thing I've learned all about so far in my brief motorcycling career, lol. Newest bike is 20 years old, and the others...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2012, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,375
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2012, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,375
Yeah, you're likely right about that. I was...
Yeah, you're likely right about that. I was simply thinking that it would simplify things, but it's not strictly speaking necessary. Slight power and handling discrepancies are part of the fun, right?
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2012, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,375
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2012, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,375
Help a n00b choose a bike!
Hey folks, Maliwal here! It's been a while since I had anything to say, but I'm back with a question that will probably either be kicked into the dusty corners or ignite a firestorm of...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-12-2012, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
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Forum: Thumpers
09-11-2012, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-01-2012, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,020
Seriously, I knew there was a reason I love you...
Seriously, I knew there was a reason I love you people. Saline is one of those places I went once, several years ago, and never managed to dredge up since. I think. Am I right in remembering that it...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-01-2012, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,020
California Hot Springs?
Hey folks, I've got a question for you lot. I'm looking for a secluded hot spring, and I need some help. I have a couple places in mind that I've been to in the past, but for the life of me I can't...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-31-2012, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
All that sounds a bit low to me. It depends on...
All that sounds a bit low to me. It depends on tires, load, rider weight, road conditions, etc. etc. as I'm sure you know. However... My '92 225 got 70-90 MPG, depending on headwinds and hills on a...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-23-2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
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Forum: Thumpers
07-23-2012, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
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Forum: Thumpers
07-23-2012, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
No problem, just be aware that it'll need some...
No problem, just be aware that it'll need some work to get everything to function properly. The throttle cable will need some work to get it to attach properly, I ended up building a cover plate and...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-21-2012, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
Hey there pretty thingy :D
I'll second that,...
Hey there pretty thingy :D
I'll second that, I'm situated right at the bottom of Cajon and my poor ol' XT could use some shiny new love =D Just so long as ya don't mind it lookin somethin like...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-18-2012, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
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Forum: Thumpers
07-15-2012, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
Same problem I had on a long trip a couple of...
Same problem I had on a long trip a couple of months ago, or at least very similar. The verdict then from my brainstorming and the copious amounts of assistance from fellow inmates was that I had a...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-04-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 614
Does an almost count?
Hey folks, just thought I'd vent a bit (without hitting Head explody status) about nearly getting creamed a couple days ago on my recently obtained '82 K440 LTD. Minus the useless stock 'gull-wing',...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-24-2012, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
Yeah, I just went through a lengthy carb...
Yeah, I just went through a lengthy carb replacement and it's not running lean. I've finally got it dialed in where it seems to be happy. The whole rig just seems to be running hotter than I feel...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-23-2012, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
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Forum: Thumpers
06-22-2012, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
Hey again folks.
More questions. I know, I just can't seem to stop asking things. Anyway, I've been abusing my poor XT at a new level of cruelty lately and I'm a bit concerned about how hot she's running. To...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-15-2012, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
Check to see if the float is set properly. The...
Check to see if the float is set properly. The little metering rod (the point where the float attaches to the needle) could be slightly bent, causing the little ridges of the float connecting bar to...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-09-2012, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
vfr870, that's exactly what I needed to know,...
vfr870, that's exactly what I needed to know, thanks much!
I haven't messed with the preload yet, though I keep meaning to. I always seem to be getting ready to do it and suddenly end up blasting...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-08-2012, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,145,934
Hey folks, another question here.
To...
Hey folks, another question here.
To refresh, I'm on a beat-to-hell 92 Serow. I weigh in around 220 lbs and stand at ~6'. Long story short, rear shock doesn't do much for me :D My headlight, even...
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