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Forum: Thumpers Today, 04:08 AM
Replies: 17,070
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Posted By Rydah
Now that's a great suggestion. Only problem (for...

Now that's a great suggestion. Only problem (for me) is I really want to keep it AC for my lighting. I'm already carrying a battery for my DC leg, and don't want to go all DC. Just don't trust...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17,070
Views: 1,811,496
Posted By Rydah
Thanks. No sweat on the power; I've got a BD...

Thanks. No sweat on the power; I've got a BD 2x125W stator, so 125W AC to the headlight(s). Couldn't find the glass lens you speak of. Maybe they don't carry it anymore?
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17,070
Views: 1,811,496
Posted By Rydah
Better headlight for cheap?

Ok, need a better headlight, but can't afford most of the aftermarket stuff. Would like to find a decent stock headlight from some other model bike that puts out good amount of light, with a good...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 119,057
Posted By Rydah
Yeah, I like that way better as well. My question...

Yeah, I like that way better as well. My question though is where is/are the stock grounding point(s)? I believe there is one on the frame backbone near where the coil mounts? This is for the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 119,057
Posted By Rydah
It might already have been covered in here, but...

It might already have been covered in here, but where exactly are the stock grounding points on the XR650R? A diagram would be nice, if at all possible.
Thanks.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-05-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
Ok, ok, too many, I know. Last two, I promise. ...

Ok, ok, too many, I know. Last two, I promise. A couple solo runs:

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/65507222" width="500" height="375" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-05-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
Chasing our ride leaders, Rick and Ron. Big...

Chasing our ride leaders, Rick and Ron. Big thanks to Rick for leading our group on Friday and Saturday; he didn't get us lost too much (LOL) and set a great pace as usual.

<iframe...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-05-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
Of course, have to include the "dual" part of...

Of course, have to include the "dual" part of dual sport:

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/65499955" width="500" height="375" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-03-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
More of same: <iframe...

More of same:

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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-03-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
Another section of same trail: <iframe...

Another section of same trail:

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/65380744" width="500" height="375" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-03-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
Great "off the beaten path" trail we found: ...

Great "off the beaten path" trail we found:

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/65357246" width="500" height="375" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-02-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
Blue Team vids

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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-25-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 293
Posted By Rydah
If you have the time, come join us for our...

If you have the time, come join us for our Wednesday get together:

http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8064&page=218
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-15-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
Cannot say thanks enough to Scotty and his crew. ...

Cannot say thanks enough to Scotty and his crew. Great ride, with great riders and hosts. Hope everyone made it home safe, and looking forward to the next one already.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-10-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7,887
Views: 769,554
Posted By Rydah
Well, the reason I prefer routes is because I...

Well, the reason I prefer routes is because I like to ride aggresively, and don't want to have to constantly be watching the screen to make sure I'm on track (no pun intended). Lot's of the places I...
Forum: Thumpers 04-10-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 119,057
Posted By Rydah
Rats, I'm at work, and can't see your diagram....

Rats, I'm at work, and can't see your diagram. Will check when I get home. Good suggestion though, Chris. When I bought the bike, it already had the RS stator and the BD kit installed. Does the BD...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 119,057
Posted By Rydah
So after riding for over four years with the ol'...

So after riding for over four years with the ol' Baja Designs/Ricky Stator (BD/RS) kit on my bike, I've come to the conclusion that I need to build my own harness. These bikes were never intended to...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-09-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7,887
Views: 769,554
Posted By Rydah
Finally, a great reply in plain, layman's terms!...

Finally, a great reply in plain, layman's terms! :thumb:
Thanks for taking the time to explain to the noob (me). I'll try this method as soon as I can get back on my computer. Like you, I always...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-08-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7,887
Views: 769,554
Posted By Rydah
My routes on Basecamp are all "direct" in the...

My routes on Basecamp are all "direct" in the activity box. You're saying I need to use something else, like "motorcycling"? When I change it to anything else but "direct", my routes get all messed...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-08-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7,887
Views: 769,554
Posted By Rydah
Well, after spending an hour and a half with...

Well, after spending an hour and a half with Garmin support, they finally got CNNA2013 installed, and got MapInstall working. Ridiculous that someone has to go through all that, but I must say that...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-08-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 7,887
Views: 769,554
Posted By Rydah
What a piece of junk!

I just bought a Montana 650 and City Navigator North America 2013. Fired up CD and sat for over an hour waiting for it to load. Then, it tried to install it on the Montana. Another hour later, and...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-07-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
Uh, yeah. I've fallen for that one before;...

Uh, yeah. I've fallen for that one before; believing someones map, only to get there and find it closed. Shame on me for wanting to make sure. :bow
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 119,057
Posted By Rydah
Eek Can stators be dyslexic?

Got on my bike the other day, and cranked it up. Headlight works fine at idle, but when I take off, light dims and goes out. Low RPM, light is fine, higher RPMs makes the light dim and go out...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-06-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,904
Posted By Rydah
Gas stops

Scotty, looking at the routes posted, day one shows first gas in Kingston, around 69 miles from our start. Next gas is not 'till Turners Bend, another 104 miles from Kingston. Not sure if everyone...
Forum: Equipment 03-29-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,801
Posted By Rydah
Bringing it back to life

So now that we know the differences between waist length and 3/4 length jackets, does anyone know of a 'tweener? Like many have said, I hate how the 3/4 jackets bunch up for the "man boobs" effect,...
Forum: Ride reports 12-24-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,830
Posted By Rydah
:clap: Well done, fellers.

:clap: Well done, fellers.
Forum: Ride reports 10-29-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,830
Posted By Rydah
Man, sounds like you guys are having a great...

Man, sounds like you guys are having a great time. Sure appreciate you making the effort to keep us updated, and we sure miss you fellers at our meetings. Be safe!
Forum: Ride reports 10-10-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,830
Posted By Rydah
Great report, Chuck! Glad to know you guys are...

Great report, Chuck! Glad to know you guys are still alive and doing well, and we are all enjoying reading about your adventures. Your names are mentioned at each of our Wednesday night, bike...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 10-02-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,127
Posted By Rydah
They are very good if you are in coverage areas,...

They are very good if you are in coverage areas, but when you get out in the boonies, they are no match for a stand alone GPS, and sometimes can get no satelite reception at all. This is of course...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 09-30-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,127
Posted By Rydah
Some companies are offering "rugged" Android...

Some companies are offering "rugged" Android smart phones that are water, dust, shock resistant, so would be better suited for motorcycle use. Google Maps come free with these, and Google Maps is...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 09-30-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,127
Posted By Rydah
David, what routing apps have you tried?

David, what routing apps have you tried?
Forum: Layin' down tracks 09-27-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 457
Posted By Rydah
GPSMAP 276C not taking charge

My usually reliable 276C started acting up about a year ago. When plugged into external power (either wall charger, or 12V plug charger), it would show the red "wall plug" symbol for a couple...
Forum: Ride reports 09-23-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,830
Posted By Rydah
So, how's the weather down there?

So, how's the weather down there?
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-22-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 20,105
Posted By Rydah
Hello again, Pete! You rode with us (the Texas...

Hello again, Pete! You rode with us (the Texas group) for awhile on Saturday, then parted ways after we stopped on the bridge over the freeway. I'm the guy on the XR650R, and we spoke about riding in...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-16-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 20,105
Posted By Rydah
I was hoping someone would have started a...

I was hoping someone would have started a separate thread in the "ride report" section, but oh well.

Here's a vid from day one. Will post some more as I get time:
...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-16-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 20,105
Posted By Rydah
Thanks to Scotty, Tanya, and all the rest who...

Thanks to Scotty, Tanya, and all the rest who pitched in to make this such a great ride. Really enjoyed seeing the folks that were there last year again, and got to meet a lot of new riders as well....
Forum: Vendors 03-13-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2,776
Views: 436,100
Posted By Rydah
XR650R front rim replacement

Hello. It might have already been covered, but I don't have time to read through all 100+ pages. Found out my front stock DID rim is cracked, so am looking for a replacement. I know the stock rim...
Forum: Equipment 03-05-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,164
Posted By Rydah
Yeah, please do post up once you water test them....

Yeah, please do post up once you water test them. Thanks.
Forum: Equipment 03-05-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,164
Posted By Rydah
Wow, great replys! :clap As you can see...

Wow, great replys! :clap

As you can see though, there just does not seem to be a waterproof, non-insulated off-road glove out there. I have the Klim Powercross, and they are a bit bulky, and are...
Forum: Equipment 02-29-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,164
Posted By Rydah
Waterproof offroad gloves?

Does anyone make a waterproof/windproof offroad glove? Don't want insulation; makes the gloves too "puffy" feeling, and doesn't allow enough feel for controls. I have a pair of Klim Powercross...
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