Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2013, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 79
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Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2013, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 79
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Dr650 dirt bags set up
Is your reference to hard bags only or all bags? The DIRT BAGZ are soft bags.....Thanks
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Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2013, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 872
Views: 100,974
Dr650 dirt bags set up
Anyone had any experience with DIRT BAGZ mounting racks? I been happy with the durability of my Ebay side racks, but I picked up a set of DIRT BAGZ RANGER bags not knowing they made racks to go with...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2013, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 79
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Dr650 dirt bags set up
I pick up a set of DIRT BAGS RANGER model for my DR that already has the Ebay side racks installed. The racks have been holding up great, especially after a couple of hard spills. My problem is...
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Forum: Beasts
02-27-2013, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 1,231
Views: 276,140
Caged
Wife thinks it's he who is caged!:huh
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Forum: Thumpers
11-30-2012, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,516
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Forum: Thumpers
11-16-2012, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 807
Views: 162,322
County road?
http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn470/silverassetsnm/offroad3-12002.jpgThis was suppose to be a county road on the map. A good part was single track. Took us 2 hrs to go 18 miles.:huh
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Forum: Thumpers
11-01-2012, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 807
Views: 162,322
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Forum: Thumpers
11-01-2012, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,516
Wish list
Living in New Mexico with Arizona to the west and Colorado to the north off road elevations can get pretty high. I've always loved the 250's but with 3500' to 9000' altitudes the norm I needed to go...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-31-2012, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,388
Super sized
I have a DR650 and so do several of my friends who are 6' +". With a set of 2" bar risers (Jessie's) and some lower peg mounts (Pro Cycle) you'll be set. I ran into a 6'4" rider with a 36" inseam,...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-31-2012, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,516
Triumph single
The first bike I ever road was a BSA 441 Victor after my high school art teacher tossed me his keys. I bought a used BSA Starfire 250 which was similar to the Triumph. I traveled all over New...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-31-2012, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,045
getting title
I've bought a couple of bikes and a car in the same situation. In New Mexico you go to the DMV, get paperwork, go to State Police where they check the vin # and for required equipment to be...
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Forum: Beasts
08-05-2012, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 11,072
Highway approved
Just returned from a 4 day trip to northern NM. First day 456 miles (18 on mountain trails) and 430 miles to return on alternate route the fourth day. No problem cruising 70 (50 mpg) to 85 (43 mpg)...
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Forum: Beasts
07-02-2012, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 17,164
Views: 2,761,489
Pillion Pegs
Wow :huh, heard about this but never saw a picture of it. Went out to see if the racks for my JESSE set up would prevent it. Nope , to high and inward. Only with cases mounted would save the day....
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Forum: Beasts
06-29-2012, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 17,164
Views: 2,761,489
800 vs XC
My decision to buy the XC was primarily longer suspension travel for a smoother ride. My other road bike being a ST2 Ducati which has a taught 5" of travel. In the last year having done 9700 miles...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-21-2012, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 807
Views: 162,322
Congrats
HugoBLISS didn't mention he also spent the summer doing medical work in India. Sorry that I didn't get to talk to you longer at the Bean Sunday. Welcome back...Ken
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Forum: Beasts
04-06-2012, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 17,164
Views: 2,761,489
Creativity
Great idea on application. On longer trips you can never have to many stash places!
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Forum: Beasts
02-12-2012, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 1,231
Views: 276,140
Scorpion with jesse racks
Mercury264, Sorry for delay on your inquiry. The scorpion mounted up just fine, fallowing the lines of the frame nicely. All was well until I went to reinstall the Jesse racks which contacted the...
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Forum: Beasts
02-06-2012, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 1,231
Views: 276,140
Their Jesse Odyssey ll and racks. Look up some...
Their Jesse Odyssey ll and racks. Look up some of my other post and you'll see the racks by themselves. I've just swapped my stock exhaust pipe for a Scorpion slip on and mid pipe. I'll post a new...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-26-2012, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 807
Views: 162,322
Ebay racks
Have had mine for 4 years now with Wolfman Bags. They hold up extremely well, especially the powder coat. Another benefit is you have an additional handle to hoist the bike up with.
This was the...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-24-2012, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 807
Views: 162,322
ScreensForBikes
Have had a ScreenForBikes windscreen for 3+ years now and couldn't be more pleased. I'm 5'9" and get clean airflow around my helmet, wind off my chest, and can cruise at 75+ mph getting to the off...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-12-2012, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 2,093
Views: 485,490
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Forum: Road warriors
01-12-2012, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 2,093
Views: 485,490
Why we ride
A ST2 in its element. Hwy 191 between Morenci and Alpine, AZ. 90 miles of curves, decreasing radius, drop offs, uphills, sweepers, and with a few butt puckers thrown in. The Wests version of the...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-12-2012, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 807
Views: 162,322
Welcome to the club
You couldn't of picked a better first bike. It's great around town, impressive road manners to get to those off road adventures, and darn reliable. Read the treads to help you pick through the...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-11-2012, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 807
Views: 162,322
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Forum: Beasts
01-10-2012, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 17,164
Views: 2,761,489
High elevations
No problem with altitude. I started my week long trip last August from Las Cruces, NM (elevation 3600 ft.) through places in Colorado over 12,000 ft. Started easily, idled smoothly, and ran strong...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-27-2011, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 2,093
Views: 485,490
Third longest relationship
10 year old 2001 ST2 still going strong having only added Dr. Desmo 7 degree 1" risers and a Corbin. Had a 1994 M900 for 13 years and my wife now for 38 years.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-27-2011, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,172
More pics
Italian and two wheels, that's all that matters...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-27-2011, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 7,849
Views: 1,025,810
Tu250 itch
It's a 81 or 82. I bought it at a yard sale in 94 with 4,100 miles on it and my daughter road it while going to college. It's better than a small scooter around town. Since she lives in Colorado...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-26-2011, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,172
Single deprived
Having owned Ducati's since 1977 with a 500GTL being the first, fallowed by various V twins I have always wanted a single. Saw this at a vintage race and though the post could use another photo...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-26-2011, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 7,849
Views: 1,025,810
Reinvigorated
Nice pictures of the bike. I've loved the TU since it was introduced. Reminds me of the fun I had with my 68 BSA 250 Starfire. Traveled all around northern NM in the 70's on it. With 5 bikes...
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Forum: Beasts
12-26-2011, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 17,164
Views: 2,761,489
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Forum: Beasts
12-26-2011, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 17,164
Views: 2,761,489
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Forum: Beasts
12-26-2011, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 17,164
Views: 2,761,489
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Forum: Thumpers
12-25-2011, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 807
Views: 162,322
White out
[QUOTE=dukegnarley;17497830]clean up/paint almost complete!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388207_729583487073_39205607_35342159_1204889477_n.jpg[/QUOT
Clean...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-25-2011, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 77,114
Views: 13,995,012
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Forum: Beasts
12-24-2011, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 17,164
Views: 2,761,489
Jesse racks
Give me a day or two and I'll post some more...
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Forum: Beasts
12-23-2011, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 17,164
Views: 2,761,489
Jesse Odysse ll reply
I have the Jesse racks and cases with the stock exhaust. When I picked up my bike Al Jesse pointed out that if I ever elected to install a different pipe that there were three 1" spacer spools and a...
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Forum: Beasts
12-07-2011, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 1,231
Views: 276,140
Silverton to Montrose
Stopping along the road. Day 2:wings of a 7 day ride trough Colorado this last August.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-07-2011, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 807
Views: 162,322
White rim trail
After submitting the previous post I remembered that I ran out of fuel 120 miles into the 145 mile loop. This lends one's son and friend to be in an excellent bargaining position for siphoned fuel. ...
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