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Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 64,197
Posted By Rider1
Or....go here and select "dealers" and shop away...

Or....go here and select "dealers" and shop away !!

http://www.americanbeta.com/

Have Fun !!!!

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3,865
Views: 466,106
Posted By Rider1
LR: Sorry to hear of your misfortune ! Care...

LR:

Sorry to hear of your misfortune ! Care to share what road and where this happened?

And....where is this photo from? It looks challenging to walk that "trail" :)

Heal quickly and...
Forum: Thumpers 04-08-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 64,197
Posted By Rider1
Your dealer is correct. Consider adding a...

Your dealer is correct.

Consider adding a radiator cooling fan also.

And....the American Beta website is a GREAT source for everything basically (BETA related of course) . They are very...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 87,521
Posted By Rider1
Here's what I installed on my FE570 (back when I...

Here's what I installed on my FE570 (back when I owned it) for battery jump starting.:

http://www.powerlet.com/img/productImages/primary/PKT-104_p_523_webl.jpg

I installed the battery side...
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 64,197
Posted By Rider1
[QUOTE=atravlr;20875921]Yanked out the credit...

[QUOTE=atravlr;20875921]Yanked out the credit card and with out mercy purchased my well researched BYOB Beta. Of course all credit goes to Dave and Debby Turner at Get Dirty Dirt Bikes in Morongo...
Forum: Thumpers 03-04-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 64,197
Posted By Rider1
Here's a 3.8 gallon tank from justgastanks: ...

Here's a 3.8 gallon tank from justgastanks: http://justgastanks.com/index.php?cPath=4_892

More info from American Beta's website: ...
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 64,197
Posted By Rider1
Great to hear !! Enjoy the great bike !! ...

Great to hear !!
Enjoy the great bike !!

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 64,197
Posted By Rider1
The only "issue" I had with the stock battery was...

The only "issue" I had with the stock battery was it didn't have enough oomph to crank/start the bike when it was in gear after warmed up to operating temp.
Yes, Lithium Ion batteries need a little...
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 64,197
Posted By Rider1
The breather allows air in to the gas tank as...

The breather allows air in to the gas tank as fuel is used by the engine. If it didn't work....as it sounds like yours wasn't....as the gasoline was used and NOT replaced with air a vacuum would...
Forum: Thumpers 02-23-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 64,197
Posted By Rider1
First thing that comes to my mind to check would...

First thing that comes to my mind to check would be the fuel tank vent hose might be pinched/blocked.

Interested in hearing what you find was the problem.

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 02-11-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 64,197
Posted By Rider1
I don't know for sure but send them an email with...

I don't know for sure but send them an email with your question....they usually respond promptly.

Email: parts@americanbeta.com

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 01-28-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
Well said LR !! And I agree, not that that...

Well said LR !! And I agree, not that that matters much, totally .

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 01-24-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3,865
Views: 466,106
Posted By Rider1
LR, I see that you're going to Death Valley...

LR,

I see that you're going to Death Valley .... if you need some help give me a call. If you don't still have my number let me know here and I'll PM it to ya.

I hear ya about if you were...
Forum: Thumpers 01-23-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3,865
Views: 466,106
Posted By Rider1
LR; Looks like maybe you were up on El...

LR;

Looks like maybe you were up on El Camino Cielo maybe near Gilbraltar Rd? I've been up there a couple of times and ridden it over to the motocross track/Divide Peak route and beyond. Nice...
Forum: Thumpers 01-14-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
Re: radiator "guard" . I installed one of these...

Re: radiator "guard" . I installed one of these from Emperor Racing. I think a BRP would be built stronger but this'll do in the meantime.
...
Forum: Thumpers 01-14-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
Thanks Lost ! Talk about cold....it's real...

Thanks Lost !

Talk about cold....it's real cold here in Vegas, today especially with the wind.

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 01-14-2013, 04:17 PM
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Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
Lost, What's the name and or location of the...

Lost,

What's the name and or location of the pass in the photo of death valley?

I asked earlier maybe you missed it?

Thanks,
Dave
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
Great photos again Lost! Nancy looks very happy...

Great photos again Lost! Nancy looks very happy on her LRP and I bet she's getting good at ridin' it too.

What's the name of that pass in the bottom photo? I'm assuming Death Valley?

Good...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
I've been running a Maxxis IT (Intermediate...

I've been running a Maxxis IT (Intermediate Terrain) 110/100X18 which is 4.33" wide. The 120/90X18 that Lost is running is 4.72" wide. IMO that's as wide as you could go. I thought the Maxxis...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 87,521
Posted By Rider1
I didn't see Cyborg mention this..... but his...

I didn't see Cyborg mention this..... but his bike has a rear subframe fuel tank which completely opens up the left (opposite muffler) underside making plenty of room for the tool tube.
On my...
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,648
Posted By Rider1
I've owned/ridden one for a couple of months now....

I've owned/ridden one for a couple of months now.

Great machine.

I didn't mention it because it's above the OP's price range.

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,648
Posted By Rider1
Here's a VERY GOOD candidate: a fellow ADVRider...

Here's a VERY GOOD candidate: a fellow ADVRider who takes very good care of his bikes.

Dave

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=842781
...
Forum: Thumpers 01-01-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 87,521
Posted By Rider1
Here's a link: ...

Here's a link: http://www.husaberg.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16317

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 12-31-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By Rider1
Steve, thanks I've seen that report but I watched...

Steve, thanks I've seen that report but I watched it again.

You mentioned the 350 Beta was the "second best bike I ever tried."

What was the first ????

Thanks and Happy New Year to...
Forum: Thumpers 12-30-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By Rider1
Very true, based on my one hour ride in the dirt...

Very true, based on my one hour ride in the dirt on a '12 Beta 350RR. The 350 is plenty of power.

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 12-30-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By Rider1
The gearbox is a wide ratio in the '13 TE310R. I...

The gearbox is a wide ratio in the '13 TE310R. I found the spacing good but....the rear sprocket is a 40T so that would need to be changed to atleast a 47T. And that alone could help ( IMO )...
Forum: Thumpers 12-29-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By Rider1
Thanks for the opinions above. Update: I...

Thanks for the opinions above.

Update: I went to Tri County Motorsports in Moorpark, CA today to test ride the '13 Husqvarna TE310R. Paul, the owner was very gracious to escort me on the test...
Forum: Thumpers 12-27-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By Rider1
'12 Beta 350RR or '13 Husqvarna TE310R

I'm looking for a bike that can be ridden on pavement with reasonable comfort for up to 50 miles, but most importantly for me anyways, is that it is very capable off road as in the desert since...
Forum: Thumpers 12-14-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
Of course. You've got my number. Dave

Of course. You've got my number.

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 12-14-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
No threadlocker just REAL TIGHT . I found...

No threadlocker just REAL TIGHT .

I found it more effective as a two person job. One holding the allen side tight. And the other person gradually and smoothly removing the nut.

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 12-13-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
A new comparison to the Kawasaki KLX250S from...

A new comparison to the Kawasaki KLX250S from motorcycle.com:
...
Forum: Thumpers 12-13-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
Yes, I used SpeedoHealer. I found the stock...

Yes, I used SpeedoHealer. I found the stock speedo reads high by about 4%.

Here's a link to Ramz explanation/install of the speedohealer: http://rickramsey.net/CRF250L.htm

Click on...
Forum: Thumpers 12-09-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
"Macinthailand... Thanks. I contacted Rick via...

"Macinthailand... Thanks. I contacted Rick via email but when I looked up this site (the manual site) the only thing I found was a manual that had several types of Hondas info in it. I was hoping for...
Forum: Thumpers 12-09-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,659
Views: 302,147
Posted By Rider1
Good work and well said above. Dave

Good work and well said above.

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 12-09-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
Go here: http://rickramsey.net/CRF250L.htm ...

Go here: http://rickramsey.net/CRF250L.htm

On the introduction page (link above takes you there) about 2/3rds of the way down you'll find info on service manual etc.

Thanks Rick for taking the...
Forum: Thumpers 11-21-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 87,521
Posted By Rider1
WOW is an understatement !!!!!! You are the...

WOW is an understatement !!!!!!

You are the "king of adventure" .

Give me a call sometime soon and we'll compare 'Berg to Honda.

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 11-20-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
Thanks for doing this ! We appreciate it a...

Thanks for doing this !

We appreciate it a lot !

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 11-20-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,771
Posted By Rider1
I used -11.5% and found the speedo within approx....

I used -11.5% and found the speedo within approx. + .6 mph. (13T frt. sprocket and stock tires)

A little tricky getting to the connector and installing the SpeedoHealer plugs but with a little...
Forum: Thumpers 11-17-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3,456
Views: 703,491
Posted By Rider1
Chrome is still blocking it. Malware ahead is...

Chrome is still blocking it. Malware ahead is the message.
Forum: Thumpers 11-14-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3,456
Views: 703,491
Posted By Rider1
Bay Area Yamaha in North Bend, Oregon is who...

Bay Area Yamaha in North Bend, Oregon is who you're thinking of:

http://www.bayareayamaha.com/index.htm
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