Forum: Battle scooters
05-24-2013, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 452
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Forum: Battle scooters
05-21-2013, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 452
BMS Bi-Metro XLT.
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the Battles Scooters area, been searching the forum and could not find any information about the BMS Bi-Metro XLT. Looks like a Honda Super Cub clone. ...
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Forum: The Garage
08-27-2012, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,144
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Forum: The Garage
08-27-2012, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,144
Cap just says 5W-20. The manual says I may use...
Cap just says 5W-20. The manual says I may use full synthetic, synthetic blend, or conventional motor oils as long as it meets MotorCraft specification blah blah blah. I actually use 5W-20 MotorCraft...
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Forum: The Garage
08-27-2012, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,144
2012 F-150 Oil Change.
Just picked up my new truck and was perusing the Owners Manual and it is telling me to change my oil when the information "thingy bob" tells me to, or every 10,000 miles, or at least once a year....
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Forum: Thumpers
08-11-2012, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 932
Welcome, and you came to the right place for...
Welcome, and you came to the right place for input, these folks will give you plenty of feed back! I'm getting some mixed signals. Let's chew it a little finer shall we; off road? or off pavement?...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-05-2012, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,382
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Forum: Thumpers
07-26-2012, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,828
There are different levels/types of conversions...
There are different levels/types of conversions from RYCA and you can convert from the belt drive to chain drive. Not that it matters, but I'm a huge fan of that engine from Suzuki, very simple to...
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Forum: The Garage
07-18-2012, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,969
My GF and I have BMW F650GS's and have taken...
My GF and I have BMW F650GS's and have taken three trips out west from central Ohio. We both highly recommend sheep skin covers. And depending upon the amount of body hair that is on your tush I...
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Forum: The Garage
07-12-2012, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 875
OBD II Software for my lap top
Ford is building my 2012 F-150 XL and it is due to be delivered in early August. Was going to purchase a OBD code scanner then after searching the "web" I have discovered there is software. I am...
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Forum: The Garage
06-27-2012, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,877
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Forum: The Garage
06-25-2012, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,877
Honest Answer: BECAUSE IT'S REALLY BIG!
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Honest Answer: BECAUSE IT'S REALLY BIG!
And your right, I do not need a truck that large but a local dealer has two and it's close to the end of the month. I thought maybe he would give me...
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Forum: The Garage
06-25-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,877
No eco boost option for the F250
I will be...
No eco boost option for the F250
I will be using this vehicle for my 45 mile one way commute, hauling kids, the dog, pulling a small boat, tossing the F650GS in the back. Will also be taking the...
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Forum: The Garage
06-24-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,877
2012 Ford F250 input
Looked at a 2012 F250 "Super Duty", gasoline, extended cab, FX 4WD. Sticker sez $38K. Am seeking all comments, suggestions, advice, love, and hatred towards this truck. Regards, Jim.
Bonus...
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Forum: The Garage
06-24-2012, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,651
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Forum: Thumpers
06-19-2012, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,294
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Forum: Thumpers
06-17-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 763
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Forum: Thumpers
06-11-2012, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,665
I would choose my very own 2006 BMW F650GS that...
I would choose my very own 2006 BMW F650GS that now has 57,000 miles on it. I would put some new tires on it and freshen all of the fluids/filters before I left and would hope to find more tires and...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-05-2012, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 736
The last set I bought set me back;
Front...
The last set I bought set me back;
Front sprocket: $37.31 Part #23002343191
Rear sprocket: $46.24 Part #27712345857
Chain: $93.40 Part #27727682439
Securing plate: $1.67 Part...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-05-2012, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,411
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Forum: Thumpers
06-04-2012, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 736
I have stuck with the O.E.M. chain and ...
I have stuck with the O.E.M. chain and sprockets, they are a little pricey but I get 24K miles out of them. I also like the fact that I do not have to mess around with a master link and I get the...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-03-2012, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 976
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Forum: The Garage
05-19-2012, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 485
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Forum: Thumpers
05-19-2012, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,030
I have a 2006 BMW F650GS that I bought new in...
I have a 2006 BMW F650GS that I bought new in July of that year. The machine currently has 56,XXX miles on it. The machine has yet to leave me stranded. Here is a list of issues that I have had with...
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Forum: The Garage
05-17-2012, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 944
I change mine at the end of the riding season...
I change mine at the end of the riding season which is about 10K miles. I use Honda's 10 weight fork oil. I will admit that I got it easy, I've got drain holes with hex cap plugs so I do not have to...
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Forum: The Garage
05-16-2012, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 724
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Forum: Thumpers
05-14-2012, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 624
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Forum: The Garage
05-12-2012, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 754
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Forum: The Garage
05-10-2012, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,135
And I also forgot on the same 63 VW, the...
And I also forgot on the same 63 VW, the passenger side window had no guts in it. The PO that I got the car from had different lengths of 2"x4"'s cut so the window could be all the way up, halfway...
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Forum: The Garage
05-04-2012, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,135
Was under my first car (circa1980), a 1963 VW...
Was under my first car (circa1980), a 1963 VW Type 1, surveying the the rusted floor, saw a pair a of ViceGrips I thought some mechanic had left under there, unhooked and went into the house for a...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
04-26-2012, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,749
Glad you got away from the Bethel/Sawmill mess...
Glad you got away from the Bethel/Sawmill mess for a few days. I know what it's like to have to cancel a trip at the very last minute and am happy you made good on your escape from the Buckeye...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-24-2012, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 162
Views: 29,489
2006 f650gs
Why my bike is perfect for ME! First off, things I don't do; I do not ride "off road", some might confuse this with "off pavement", my GF and I (my GF also has a F650GS that was lowered from the...
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Forum: The Garage
04-07-2012, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,862
Went to the D.O.T., they leave it up to...
Went to the D.O.T., they leave it up to individual states. Here is one of the sections:
IX. MOTORCYCLE RIDER CONSPICUITY AND MOTORIST AWARENESS PROGRAMS
State motorcycle safety...
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Forum: The Garage
04-07-2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,862
I was a little bored so I spent an hour or so...
I was a little bored so I spent an hour or so searching the net for any "Federal" laws on motorcycle headlamps and lighting requirements. I was unable to locate the "Federal" law requiring that the...
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Forum: The Garage
04-05-2012, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,862
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Forum: The Garage
04-01-2012, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,298
I too got sick and tired of rummaging for tools...
I too got sick and tired of rummaging for tools in a box or drawer, I mean I had a box for metric, a box for SAE, and a box for specialty tools. So I decided to bite the bullet and hang a 4X8 sheet...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-10-2012, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,056
Welcome UPS rat, to the wonderful pain in the...
Welcome UPS rat, to the wonderful pain in the butt world of the G/F650GS, any minor maintenance issues like, checking the battery, changing the oil, checking/draining coolant, replacing/inspecting...
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Forum: The Garage
03-09-2012, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,418
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Forum: Thumpers
03-09-2012, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,056
I have a 2006 BMW F650GS and I think it is...
I have a 2006 BMW F650GS and I think it is similar to the G650GS. If you are not careful, you will "jack" up the side panels. First, remove the seat. To remove the seat you unlock the rear storage...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-27-2012, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,019
Good point on the range, I don't know the range...
Good point on the range, I don't know the range of a big 1150GS, but our '06's have 4.5 gallon fuel tanks and if cruising at 70 mph I get about 65 mpg, the fuel light will come on at about 200 miles...
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