Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
05-18-2013, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 866
Views: 31,738
Great news - you will love it - I really wanted...
Great news - you will love it - I really wanted to pull off the bags and gear so you really feel how light the bike feels. I sent a picture to Ben that I took at The Black dragon - Hopefully he could...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
05-17-2013, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 866
Views: 31,738
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
05-14-2013, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 866
Views: 31,738
Thanks for the great ride
I am back in Ohio and really had a great time meeting and riding with everyone. I rode several more days before returning home, maybe Ben will consider making this an annual event - LOL.
Thanks for...
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Forum: Equipment
04-21-2013, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 989
Vio pov
I have one that I use - has small viewing screen on recorder unit and allows you to see what you are recording. Has the remote command to start or stop the recording - although you have no positive...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-21-2013, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 563
Doing the same job
Just finished my XC500-W and assume they are the same. I don't have any pictures but the 2 terminal molex plug that is connected to the bike with the brown and white wiresis connected on the backside...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-09-2013, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 59,480
Headlight Power
Jason,
The yellow wire connected to the push - pull switch is the main power wire coming forward. I am assuming the small Brown and White wires you are looking at are to the headlight and the...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-19-2013, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 3,992
Views: 707,869
Progressive or straight wound
Since the topic has turned to springing these beasts, any recommended spring charts. How about Progressive springs? I rode a buddys Honda that Mr Wilkey set up several years ago and was very...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
03-18-2013, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 866
Views: 31,738
Thanks for the advise
I will bring a spare countershaft sprocket with me and make sure chain will work OK first. Guess I will go ahead and buy a small tent - I wondered just how cold it would get out there at night....
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Forum: Americas
03-17-2013, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 319
Views: 20,482
I think you have a very basic base map - major...
I think you have a very basic base map - major roads only and not autorouting as I recall. Anyway yes you can just load up Sams waypoints and tracks but I think you really will want a mapset that you...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
03-17-2013, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 866
Views: 31,738
Hello
I would like to introduce myself. I am from Ohio and super excited to be joining this group. Been riding southern Ohio single track for alot of years and looking forward to seeing more of this great...
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Forum: The Garage
03-16-2013, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 420
Have you watched the setup video on Rekluse...
Have you watched the setup video on Rekluse website? They show a little trick that I don't remember seeing in the printed instructions. I only ask because I had the same issue and further tightening...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-26-2013, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 3,992
Views: 707,869
Schematic ?
I have a new XC-W and would like to find or buy a copy of the schematic. Asking here because the EXC should be very close with a few additional parts. Any ideas wher I can find this or possibly other...
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Forum: The Garage
02-23-2013, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 315
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Forum: Thumpers
02-21-2013, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 150
Check the ignition charge coil located on the...
Check the ignition charge coil located on the stator - the one inside the stator next to the lighting coils. Years ago I had installed a new aftermarket stator and rode it to my buddys house 300mi...
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Forum: Equipment
02-16-2013, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,940
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida
02-15-2013, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 923
Views: 89,694
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida
02-14-2013, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 853
Views: 74,901
Can't wait
Received your emails Chip TET V1R1 and TET SRr4. Looking forward to this ride - loved the West Va trip. Thanks
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Forum: Americas
02-14-2013, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 266
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Forum: Equipment
02-10-2013, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 201
Views: 16,679
Simple version
Started to read this entire thread and think my eyes qlazed over at about page 4 - am not tech savy - have no blue tooth anything and probaly never will. Positive I will never have some fancy phone...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-05-2013, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 59,480
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
02-03-2013, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 866
Views: 31,738
Just thought I would ask. I would love to make...
Just thought I would ask. I would love to make this trip and I know that you already have a full paddock.Do you have a standby list in case anyone drops out? I rode thru in 2010 doing the TAT and...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-29-2013, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 59,480
Took the plunge
Excited new owner going to convert to street legal for a Moab trip in May, so I'll be rereading this thread and come back with any questions. Can't believe how light this thing feels - feels lighter...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-11-2013, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 724
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Forum: Americas
12-08-2012, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 531
Semper Fi
Made that trip many times. If time is not an issue he could also backroad it toward Deals gap and then backroad to Cherry Point. Thanks to your son for his service.
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
12-06-2012, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 866
Views: 31,738
I want to do this
Got room for one more rider? Rode thru Moab in 2010 doing the TAT and really want to go back and explore the area. Thought I wanted to go back after I retire in a few more years but I may not have...
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Forum: Equipment
11-29-2012, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,396
installed a set on WR250R
Usually I run Kenda 270 and get aroun 3000 miles out of a set so about 1500 miles ago I installed a set of 705's. I always balance my tires and I must say that these Shinko are the smoothest tire I...
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Forum: Vendors
11-24-2012, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 740
Views: 63,463
taking the plunge - hope to stay dry
Mike,
I have been vacillating for months and your Black friday special put me over the edge. I have been using the Coyote GL for a couple of years and have had several wet gear issues, so I'll...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-20-2012, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 603
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Forum: Thumpers
11-19-2012, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 603
There is a thread on ADV called "XR650R...
There is a thread on ADV called "XR650R Electricity" that is over 50 pages long and will keep you entertained for days but you will know everything you may or may not want to know about your bike....
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
11-06-2012, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,608
I use my GPS like you - not needing house to...
I use my GPS like you - not needing house to house, mostly offroad. I like the Montana although I still keep the 60 in my camelbac with waypoints and tracks JIC. Only thing I learned about the...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-03-2012, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 7,974
Well, I am also interested in these 3 bikes and...
Well, I am also interested in these 3 bikes and currently ride the WRR. Like everyone else I love the anvil reliability and have thrown a pile of cash at it to improve the power and hate the weight....
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Forum: Trip Planning
10-30-2012, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 723
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Forum: Thumpers
10-17-2012, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 4,698
I am over 50 and currently own a plated XR650R...
I am over 50 and currently own a plated XR650R ,CRF250X and a WR250R, all bought new by me. I ride these bikes year round 70/30 street dirt and I average +15k miles/year. Here is my .02 cents
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Forum: Thumpers
07-07-2012, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 258
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Forum: Americas
05-18-2012, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-08-2012, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Had these bikes in the 80's,and one thing I...
Had these bikes in the 80's,and one thing I remember well is how difficult these carbs were to deal with when the airbox was modified. Idle was fine but huge flat spot and the vacuum throttle slide...
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-08-2012, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,119
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Forum: Vendors
05-03-2012, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,890
Is the circuit protected to limit the output...
Is the circuit protected to limit the output voltage to no more than 5 volts - I wiped out a GPS with another USB power port when the bikes voltage regulator failed and input voltage spiked. I am...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2012, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 495
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Forum: Equipment
05-01-2012, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,184
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