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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-19-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,052
Posted By TwoRats
Well, I'm sure you were indeed polishing...

Well, I'm sure you were indeed polishing something when you were by yourself and posted that helpful comment.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-18-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,052
Posted By TwoRats
I would advise that you be somewhat prepared on...

I would advise that you be somewhat prepared on the food/water side of things. In my mind, given the large size of the event, there was a rather surprising shortage of food and beverage outlets....
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-25-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By TwoRats
Thanks much for the heads-up on that...

Thanks much for the heads-up on that...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-11-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,039
Posted By TwoRats
Joined the newsletter. Thanks for everything...

Joined the newsletter. Thanks for everything you're doing to keep riding areas open!
Forum: Orange Crush 01-09-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,343
Posted By TwoRats
:lurk:lurk:lurk:lurk

:lurk:lurk:lurk:lurk
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-31-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13,759
Views: 1,079,406
Posted By TwoRats
You're welcome. Just another small deposit in the...

You're welcome. Just another small deposit in the good karma bank.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 10-24-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13,759
Views: 1,079,406
Posted By TwoRats
I have an AZ OHV sticker on my 950 Adventure. You...

I have an AZ OHV sticker on my 950 Adventure. You need only this sticker to ride on State Trust lands - as long as you stay on marked roads. You need the special permit only if you stray off of them....
Forum: Orange Crush 10-24-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,855
Posted By TwoRats
What he said! Installing them (Renthal 609) was...

What he said! Installing them (Renthal 609) was one of the best bang-for-the-buck mods I've done.
Forum: Orange Crush 09-13-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,585
Posted By TwoRats
Yep, as soon as the springs are removed the...

Yep, as soon as the springs are removed the answer as to bent or not should reveal itself. I did the work myself (upgraded springs, new seals) and I'm pretty obsessive about torques and such...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-13-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,585
Posted By TwoRats
Saturday, Sep 1st...

Saturday, Sep 1st...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-11-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,585
Posted By TwoRats
The springs are upgraded, but I can't recall what...

The springs are upgraded, but I can't recall what I put in there for spring rate. It was more likely the fact like you said, caught off guard (damn scenery), body at an awkward angle and over-tired...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-11-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,585
Posted By TwoRats
Got the cast on yesterday, and considering I now...

Got the cast on yesterday, and considering I now need to live with a metal plate in my arm, I figured I should do it up right and represent.

...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-11-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,585
Posted By TwoRats
Thanks, guys. I'm really hoping the tubes aren't...

Thanks, guys. I'm really hoping the tubes aren't bent ($$$$) but it's the most likely cause. I'll try re-aligning first before the removal.

It definitely wasn't the fall that caused the arm...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-10-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,585
Posted By TwoRats
I suppose it's possible, but I never noticed...

I suppose it's possible, but I never noticed anything unusual on the terrain beforehand. It's worth looking at once I get into them.
Forum: Orange Crush 09-10-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,585
Posted By TwoRats
I still have no idea what really happened. I...

I still have no idea what really happened. I think I turned my head gawking at the scenery for a split-second, looked forward, saw a puddle and figured, "oh no biggie, I'll ride that out". Next thing...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-10-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,585
Posted By TwoRats
Forks won't fully compress after bone-breaking hit - 950 ADV

2005.5 950 ADV. So, on the Labor Day weekend I hit a big hole disguised as a small innocent puddle on Engineer Pass in Colorado. I was only going maybe 15mph, but the hit was enough to break my arm....
Forum: Orange Crush 08-29-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 810
Posted By TwoRats
Interesting. I have to check now where I bought...

Interesting. I have to check now where I bought that Pirelli tube, because it wasn't the original factory tube for sure. I bought it last year before a trip...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-29-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 810
Posted By TwoRats
Well, I can tell you that the Pirelli rear tube I...

Well, I can tell you that the Pirelli rear tube I just pulled out that was just destroyed by a nail measured a mere 1.50mm in thickness. And it said, "Made in JinJiang, China by King's Tire" or...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-29-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 810
Posted By TwoRats
No worries - thanks for checking, and the...

No worries - thanks for checking, and the additional info.
Forum: Orange Crush 08-28-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 810
Posted By TwoRats
Yes - 2005.5, should've mentioned that. I...

Yes - 2005.5, should've mentioned that.

I was under the impression that the Moose 18" tube fit, but the size makes it seem otherwise. I do like the 3mm thickness; seems like a nice compromise...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-28-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 810
Posted By TwoRats
That would be very much appreciated - thanks! ...

That would be very much appreciated - thanks!

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Forum: Orange Crush 08-28-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 810
Posted By TwoRats
3mm thick tubes for 950 ADV?

Can anybody help me with the choices available for a 3mm thick tube (incl size) for the 950 Adventure rear? I've read a bunch of threads and it seems like Michelin and Bridgestone (and maybe Moose)...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-08-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,254
Posted By TwoRats
So, m800mm, a clear concensus. Anything else we...

So, m800mm, a clear concensus. Anything else we can help you with? :D
Forum: Orange Crush 06-08-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,254
Posted By TwoRats
What he said. Even when I roadraced I couldn't...

What he said. Even when I roadraced I couldn't be bothered, and only ran into one tire that gave me noticeable troubles. With knobbies and rims that are tweaked on my 950A, I doubt I'll ever notice...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-09-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,097
Posted By TwoRats
IMO, most often with the KTM grips "Hot" is too...

IMO, most often with the KTM grips "Hot" is too hot and "Cold" is too cold. Also, I've yet to find a mounting method that prevents the left grip from slipping, including safety wire. They just seem a...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-20-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 19
Wtf
Views: 1,405
Posted By TwoRats
Mine does it - 2005.5 950 ADV. Never had any...

Mine does it - 2005.5 950 ADV. Never had any issues related to it.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-10-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By TwoRats
I would make sure and really do your homework. ...

I would make sure and really do your homework. Importing a US bike into Canada is a joke; importing the other way - not so much. New bikes may be easier, but I moved to Arizona from Canada four...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-10-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,434
Posted By TwoRats
In light of last night's discovery, repairing the...

In light of last night's discovery, repairing the holes in my fuel tanks now seems like the least of my worries. I took the left tank off, at which point I discovered coolant seeping from the head...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-09-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,434
Posted By TwoRats
Yep - flapendectomy done, which makes it all the...

Yep - flapendectomy done, which makes it all the worse knowing that the crossover wasn't necessary to begin with....thanks for the update.
Forum: Orange Crush 11-09-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,434
Posted By TwoRats
Sorry to revive an ancient thread, but I'm...

Sorry to revive an ancient thread, but I'm experiencing the joys of fresh flammable liquid over a hot engine due to this crossover tube issue (installed before I knew better to tell the dealer not...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-05-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,072
Posted By TwoRats
From what I know, the bag you showed in the...

From what I know, the bag you showed in the Twisted Throttle link is the exact same bag as the KTM bag. It's a great bag for overnight trips, but in my opinion it is definitely NOT "small and...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-16-2011, 06:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By TwoRats
I would really make sure to do your homework on...

I would really make sure to do your homework on this one. I'm originally from Canada now living in Arizona, and I have a perfectly good CBR600F2 in my garage that I can't ride here. The "right" way...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-17-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By TwoRats
That's some funny shit right there. We'll...

That's some funny shit right there.

We'll be here all week, folks; try the veal.
Forum: Orange Crush 07-17-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By TwoRats
I didn't have any of the metal portions of the...

I didn't have any of the metal portions of the crossover petcock break, but I did have the tip of the central plastic shaft break off on me (where the circlip rests in the groove) as I was preparing...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-18-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,179
Views: 212,899
Posted By TwoRats
On a recent trip to Moab, we hit some soft stuff...

On a recent trip to Moab, we hit some soft stuff and I just blew through it without thinking and was doing great. I thought, "Hey, maybe I've finally figured this stuff out. Just let the bars do what...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-18-2011, 06:51 AM
Replies: 1,179
Views: 212,899
Posted By TwoRats
Damn, I wish I knew what the secret was to riding...

Damn, I wish I knew what the secret was to riding my 950 like that in deep, soft sand.....nice! :clap
Forum: Vendors 05-06-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3,397
Views: 679,128
Posted By TwoRats
I mounted mine with the intent that the new...

I mounted mine with the intent that the new lights would only be used when they're actually needed, that is when I find myself on the highway or backroads in the middle of nowhere at night. I don't...
Forum: Vendors 04-30-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3,397
Views: 679,128
Posted By TwoRats
My install of a Model 44 on a 950 Adventure. ...

My install of a Model 44 on a 950 Adventure.


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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-27-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13,759
Views: 1,079,406
Posted By TwoRats
Can anyone give me a recommendation on a good...

Can anyone give me a recommendation on a good welding shop in town? The top case mounting rack on my 950 Adventure is stress-cracking and I need it fixed fairly quickly.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Orange Crush 04-27-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,777
Posted By TwoRats
Best bang for the buck I've invested so far -...

Best bang for the buck I've invested so far - Seal Savers for the forks. Since I've installed them a year ago, no leaking seals and I've given them plenty of dusty opportunities to do so.
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