Forum: The Garage
11-29-2012, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 722
I second the above. I have replaced many brake...
I second the above. I have replaced many brake lines (stainless and otherwise) and never ever put anything on the threads like that. As stated, the crush washers will create a good seal and if...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-18-2012, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 69,566
My 1974 CL360
Here's my Scrambler project bike when I first got her a few months ago:
http://www.nashvilleriders.com/media/kunena/attachments/62/IMG-20120225-00038.jpg
Not in too bad shape but the tank was...
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Forum: The Garage
07-05-2012, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 1,000
Views: 270,816
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Forum: The Garage
06-14-2012, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,103
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Forum: Racing
01-19-2012, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 11,885
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Forum: The Garage
11-11-2011, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,048
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Forum: Equipment
10-12-2011, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,100
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Forum: Equipment
10-12-2011, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 7,621
Have you considered the Casio G-Zone Commando...
Have you considered the Casio G-Zone Commando android phone. It's not the fastest nor does it have the largest screen but it is waterproof, shockproof, etc. The screen is made from gorilla glass so...
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-12-2011, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,124
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-04-2011, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,124
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-03-2011, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,124
Help with ID'ing
Another ADV inmate has this bike in my garage and he was told back when he bought it a few years ago it was an RD350. Problem is now that we're looking at getting it running again it can't be an RD...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-15-2011, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Latest news on the XR, she;s now got new fork...
Latest news on the XR, she;s now got new fork seals and gaiters, a freshly welded footpeg mount with new/old footpegs as well as new brake, clutch and speedometer cables. Now I have a question for...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-07-2011, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 11,075
A lot has gone on since I last posted. I will...
A lot has gone on since I last posted. I will include pics as soon as I get the forks back on her. Let's look at the list...
Here's some of the stuff I need to do:
Clean - yep, gots to get the...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-15-2011, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Well I haven't posted in a while but some work...
Well I haven't posted in a while but some work has been done. (I'll post pics in the next couple of days before you guys start asking). I found a set of rebuilt shocks from a place up in Canada so...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-23-2010, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
I agree. The rear suspension is shot and I'm...
I agree. The rear suspension is shot and I'm looking to upgrade those. The front aren't bad and are easy to upgrade with springs and oil. The most lacking area are the brakes. The front is nearly...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-22-2010, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
I have been working on the XR over the past...
I have been working on the XR over the past couple of weeks to get it ready for riding and the first stage of fixes and such have been completed. To start with you can see that nearly everything...
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Forum: The Garage
10-19-2010, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 579
1989 CB-1 kicks down a gear once in a while
Hey all, I've got an '89 Honda CB-1 and I took it out over the weekend for a while. While i was out on a couple of occasions right after I would upshift into 5th.. a few seconds later (or less) it...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-04-2010, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 11,075
Well I started another thread he recently but...
Well I started another thread he recently but Murdoch pointed me over this way. I purchased an old (1980) XR200 last week to kick around on, but being who I am (I can't leave well enough alone) I've...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-29-2010, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
1980 XR200 refurb project
Ok people, I just purchased an old rusty 1980 Honda XR200 last night and though she does run, I want to look at upgrading / replacing bits & pieces over the winter. One of the most important things...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-30-2010, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,976
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Forum: Equipment
06-29-2010, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,929
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Forum: Equipment
06-29-2010, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,929
I've had the JR Phoenix jacket and I currently...
I've had the JR Phoenix jacket and I currently have the High Flow II Fieldsheer jacket. I like my FS stuff as i have pants that zip directly with them but the Phoenix jacket flowed noticeabley more...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-22-2010, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,976
Getting ready for spring and new rear shock
Ok all, I'm getting my NX250 ready for spring and I want to replace the original rear shock with the factory shock out of my SV650. How does one modify the shock or the frame of the bike to get the...
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Forum: Equipment
01-04-2010, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,230
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Forum: Equipment
11-12-2009, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 333
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Forum: Equipment
11-12-2009, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 333
That is essentially correct. That's why in our...
That is essentially correct. That's why in our local MSF training course, the instructors disconnect the headlights on the bikes because they spend so much time at idle. If they left the lights on,...
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Forum: Equipment
11-12-2009, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 333
Heated grip issue (and smaller battery)
Grip heaters and smaller battery
<hr style="color: rgb(13, 15, 15);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> I recently installed a set of the Oxford Heaterz grips...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-04-2009, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,976
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Forum: Thumpers
10-03-2009, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,976
Chain issue solved
Fixed!! ( I prefer rivets anyway)
http://www.jacksonphotoworks.com/advrider/rivets-1.JPG
http://www.jacksonphotoworks.com/advrider/rivets-2.JPG
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Forum: Thumpers
10-01-2009, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,976
What kind of Dumba$$ am I?
Really, I'm just sorta confused.
here goes..
Bought a new chain for the NX250 (and sprockets). Though I was getting a rivet type master link but it turns out that I find out its a clip type...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-28-2009, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,976
Front sprocket nut size?
Anyone happen to know what the front sprocket nut size is on the NX250? I've got a new chain & sprockets and can't seem to find the size in the manual. I could go and try a few different sockets but...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-22-2009, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,976
I have an NX250 and a stock SV650 shock in the...
I have an NX250 and a stock SV650 shock in the garage and tried the swap but, but yep, won't quite fit. I wasn't sure the best approach but figured I'd have to grind the top mount of the shock a bit...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-07-2009, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
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Forum: Thumpers
07-01-2009, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,976
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Forum: Thumpers
06-08-2009, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 6,296
Views: 774,976
That shock looks like a stock 2nd Gen SV650...
That shock looks like a stock 2nd Gen SV650 shock. I have one sitting in my garage right now and I've been thinking of trying it in our NX250 since the original seems shot. This looks promising....
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