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Forum: Road warriors 05-02-2013, 11:38 PM
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Posted By frecks
This sounds to me like the ideal way to do it. ...

This sounds to me like the ideal way to do it.

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Forum: Road warriors 05-02-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 132,590
Posted By frecks
I feel like answers to this question tend to be...

I feel like answers to this question tend to be fairly similar to the "which oil is best" debate. You're likely to get a ton of different answers.

I bought mine with 1k miles on the clock so the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Does anybody know what size of bolts the Acerbis...

Does anybody know what size of bolts the Acerbis handguards use to clamp on to the handlebars? I apparently lost all four of the bolts and I need to replace them before my ride this weekend.

Sent...
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 132,590
Posted By frecks
At 6'2", I'm another one in the 6'+ category who...

At 6'2", I'm another one in the 6'+ category who is very comfortable on a Street Triple R (2010 model). We'll see how I feel about that after I try the SaddleSore 1000 this summer. :D The plan is to...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-21-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8,139
Views: 594,884
Posted By frecks
Thanks for the info. As long as it's rideable,...

Thanks for the info. As long as it's rideable, that's what matters. Guess we'll have to just be a little bit careful for the ice.

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Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Well, I know where the stock kickstand is. It's...

Well, I know where the stock kickstand is. It's on the bike at the moment. My plan is to try to turn the kickstand I get from trophyhunter into an adjustable length kickstand with some DIY work. If...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-21-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8,139
Views: 594,884
Posted By frecks
Scott, How bad was the snow/ice at Rose City? I...

Scott,
How bad was the snow/ice at Rose City? I think a couple of us are planning on riding Ambrose Lake on Friday. I figured most of the snow would be gone by now.

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Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
I might have one. I'm pretty sure I do, it just...

I might have one. I'm pretty sure I do, it just depends on if I can find it or not. I'll see if I can find it.

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Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Does anybody know where I can find a used...

Does anybody know where I can find a used kickstand on the cheap? I don't really need it, but it would be nice to have if I can get one super cheap before I hack into mine (in case I mess it up). I'm...
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
My DR lives again! After spending a year and a...

My DR lives again! After spending a year and a half down for the count with the keyway shattered out of the crankshaft, I was finally able to resurrect it. Thanks for all of your advice. This forum...
Forum: Thumpers 04-14-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Your post got me thinking and I realized that a...

Your post got me thinking and I realized that a neighbor has a lift built into his garage for removing the hard top from his jeep. We laid the bike down on its right side, lifted it up, put the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
That's what I had tried, except I just had the...

That's what I had tried, except I just had the bike on the kickstand. I wouldn't have though that having it upright would make that big of a difference, but maybe it will make enough. I don't have an...
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
This may sound dumb, but I'm struggling to get my...

This may sound dumb, but I'm struggling to get my newly rebuilt engine back in the frame. Does anyone have any tips on how to squeeze it back in? If I remember correctly, I think I already had the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 76,983
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Posted By frecks
Finally finished my engine rebuild! I hope to get...

Finally finished my engine rebuild! I hope to get it in the bike tomorrow and see if she runs. I will be pretty excited to have it back in service after a year and a half, so hopefully all goes well....
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 02:46 PM
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Posted By frecks
Thanks! I'll keep you guys updated. I'm still...

Thanks! I'll keep you guys updated. I'm still anxiously awaiting the arrival of my parts. Can't wait to get this thing back on the road.
Forum: Thumpers 02-26-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Thanks for the advice! I actually got an entire...

Thanks for the advice! I actually got an entire bottom end from someone who was parting out their bike. I'm just swapping my cylinder, piston, head, and clutch onto the new bottom end. Much easier...
Forum: Thumpers 02-25-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
So after suffering a catastrophic engine failure...

So after suffering a catastrophic engine failure a couple years ago(that can be attributed to me not torquing things down to spec), I'm finally rebuilding my engine. My clutch pack appears to still...
Forum: Thumpers 08-30-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 76,983
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Posted By frecks
http://procycle.us/bikepages/dr650.html#ind-spkts-...

http://procycle.us/bikepages/dr650.html#ind-spkts-chain-dr650
They have one at Procycle. It is in the "Individual 520 Sprockets & O-Ring Chains" section. It costs $19.95.
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
I did see the tab. I had to bend it back to fit...

I did see the tab. I had to bend it back to fit the socket on the nut. I think this prevented the nut from actually coming backing itself as far off as the nut on the crankshaft did, but I would...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
The headlight is an actual Trail Tech X2 Halogen....

The headlight is an actual Trail Tech X2 Halogen. It's one of the original X2 lights. I think they have come out with minor updates since I bought mine. I'm really happy with how it looks. As far as...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Yes, that's what I'm referring to. I read it on...

Yes, that's what I'm referring to. I read it on some random forum, so they might have been exaggerating some. Mine required absolutely no force to get off though. It actually started to spin just...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
I was told that I would need an impact wrench to...

I was told that I would need an impact wrench to get the nut off. All I needed was a socket & it spun loose. Didn't even require any force.

This is the only other reference I've seen to the clutch...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Well hopefully my posting this picture saves...

Well hopefully my posting this picture saves someone else from the carnage down the line. I certainly will be checking this in the future.

For now, I've purchased a bottom end of an engine from a...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
It's a 2006 with ~25,000 miles on it. I bought...

It's a 2006 with ~25,000 miles on it. I bought the bike used from a co-worker (& fellow inmate if I'm not mistaken) in April 2009 with 8,000 miles on it.

I have had the clutch cover off before,...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
I was coasting at about 5mph in a parking lot...

I was coasting at about 5mph in a parking lot when I heard a sound similar to a garbage grinder with silverware in it. I immediately shut it off & walked it home. Luckily I was only 4 blocks away &...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Hey Guys, I had a spot of bad luck with my DR &...

Hey Guys,
I had a spot of bad luck with my DR & thought I'd share some pictures of my misfortune with you. The nut holding the primary gear onto the crankshaft & the nut holding the clutch basket on...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-14-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8,139
Views: 594,884
Posted By frecks
Riding in Macomb/Oakland/Genesee

Hey,

I'm relatively new to dual sport riding and I don't really know where the good places to ride are. I live in the Mt. Clemens area and go to school in Flint so I'm interested in learning where...
Forum: Thumpers 04-12-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
DR350 Wheels

I know that DR350 rear wheels work on the DR650 if a DR650 brake rotor is installed. Is the same true for the front? Are there any years that don't work? Is there anything else necessary to make this...
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Exhaust Wrap

Has anyone used an exhaust wrap for the header on your bikes? Does it have any actual benefits or are there any reasons to stay away from them? If it does have value, is it worth the price?...
Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
A bigger sprocket would be understandable to make...

A bigger sprocket would be understandable to make it easier to go slow in tough offroad sections, but the smaller brake disk wouldn't make much sense...
Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
18 inch wheels provide a better selection of dirt...

18 inch wheels provide a better selection of dirt tires from what I hear. The wheel is most likely a stock hub laced to an aftermarket rim.
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Thanks for the link, Dos Equis. I bought both the...

Thanks for the link, Dos Equis. I bought both the 74-WHP and 74-BHP3 from http://www.superbrightleds.com. I decided to use the 74-BHP3 and think it turned out pretty nice....
Forum: Thumpers 03-17-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 76,983
Views: 13,967,339
Posted By frecks
Speedometer backlight

The back-light on my speedometer/odometer has been burnt out since the end of last summer. I can't seem to find the correct light in local stores. Does anyone have recommendations of where to buy...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-03-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By frecks
Hey Uneasy Rider, I noticed that I'm in the first...

Hey Uneasy Rider, I noticed that I'm in the first picture on the bike to the left and that's my mom walking behind me. I managed to get her to come take pictures, just had to buy her breakfast. It's...
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