Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2013, 11:17 AM
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5600 miles on my XT so far and I agree with...
5600 miles on my XT so far and I agree with everything others have commented on. My 2 complaints have been the overall height of the bike and the suspension. I built some raising links for the rear...
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Forum: Equipment
02-26-2013, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 206
Views: 31,801
So far so good with my Explorere experience. It...
So far so good with my Explorere experience. It does pinch my ears but that was easily changed. Optical distortion? Well hard to say. Looking at the lens in the store I would have said it might be an...
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Forum: Beasts
02-20-2013, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,847
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Forum: Equipment
11-02-2012, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-24-2012, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,782
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-22-2012, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,782
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-17-2012, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,782
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-13-2012, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,782
2 of us from Allen will be there. We're leaving...
2 of us from Allen will be there. We're leaving sat morn and camping sat night. We will look for you guys to camp with. Is there anything we can bring to contribute? I know there serve beer there,...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-28-2012, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 977
Views: 130,489
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Forum: Thumpers
08-22-2012, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 977
Views: 130,489
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Forum: Thumpers
08-21-2012, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 977
Views: 130,489
After putting some miles on it, the added one...
After putting some miles on it, the added one once per fork made a very noticeable difference. Brake dive is much reduced but ride quality didn't seem to suffer to much. Labor day will be the test....
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Forum: Thumpers
08-20-2012, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 977
Views: 130,489
After the longer links and a little preload...
After the longer links and a little preload adjust, I'm real happy with the rear. Now I'm moving to the front. I added a 3/4" spacer and just added an additional ounce per fork of 10wt oil. I don't...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-16-2012, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 629
Views: 88,472
Wife gives me the ok to go out and purchase...
Wife gives me the ok to go out and purchase another bike. I run down to my local dealer a roll one out of the line up. I had been doing my research for months, wanted to check a couple key things....
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Forum: Thumpers
08-16-2012, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 977
Views: 130,489
I did try adjusting the rear shock some but it...
I did try adjusting the rear shock some but it was taking alot of effort to spin the adjusters. I cleaned and lubed but was worried about how much effort it was taking. I follow my wife around on her...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-15-2012, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 977
Views: 130,489
I had been hunting for some raising links but...
I had been hunting for some raising links but never came across anything. I pulled off the stock ones, checked out wheel travel to see how much room I had to play with. I cut a new set out of a scrap...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
12-28-2011, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 566
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Forum: Thumpers
12-15-2011, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 6,727
Views: 809,036
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Forum: Thumpers
12-15-2011, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 6,727
Views: 809,036
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Forum: Thumpers
11-15-2011, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 6,727
Views: 809,036
I just picked up a 96 with 2100 miles. Pretty...
I just picked up a 96 with 2100 miles. Pretty good shape overall but I am a little concered about one thing. I am trying to check the swing arm bearings. I can't feel any knock knock kind of movement...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-29-2010, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
Well ladies and gents, tonight is the night,...
Well ladies and gents, tonight is the night, Might i suggest a jacket? For those that have not been to Dawgs and Hawgs, they have covered parking, much like Kellers, for bikes only. This area is also...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-28-2010, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 3,246
Instead of changing up the bike, I have been...
Instead of changing up the bike, I have been carrying a common 3s 2100mah battery from my local hobby shop as my backup, jumpstart battery. It is about the size of a pack of cigerettes. I wired a...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-26-2010, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-20-2010, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,874
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-15-2010, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-11-2010, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-07-2010, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
Got a Pro Tools 105. All tube .120" 1 3/4" DOM....
Got a Pro Tools 105. All tube .120" 1 3/4" DOM. Make a bend, drink a beer, and so on. Wheeled it Memorial weekend. took the summer to do all this. Sitting at 108" wheelbase. 80" top of cage, 22" to...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-07-2010, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-07-2010, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-07-2010, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
TW got my feet wet and helped me decide which...
TW got my feet wet and helped me decide which direction I wanted to go. Plus since I had very little motorcyle experience, I was able to get comfortable quickly on a low HP machine. Fun bike, no...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-07-2010, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
I always watch your threads for the beer meets...
I always watch your threads for the beer meets but ya'll end up being too far for some of us to get there after work during the week. I see plenty of bikes cruising around this side of town, but have...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-06-2010, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
DFW beer meet east side
Mckinney, Dawgs and Hawgs, Louisiana and N. McDonald, friday Oct 29th. All us east side folks just can't make the meet ups that Cody puts together so we will just hold our own over here. This place...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-06-2010, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,477
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-06-2010, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,477
They are KLR friendly. They do kind of wonder...
They are KLR friendly. They do kind of wonder around our bikes confused, beer in one hand, smoke in the other, wallet chain dangling, asking "What is it?" I think the lack of chrome confusses them....
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Forum: Thumpers
10-06-2010, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 991
I was in your same shoes last year. I bought a...
I was in your same shoes last year. I bought a new KLR. I figured if I didn't like it, I coulld trade in towards something better. I still have it but did go buy something else. I think the KLR is a...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
10-06-2010, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,477
How about Dawgs n Hawgs in downtown Mckinney?...
How about Dawgs n Hawgs in downtown Mckinney? Beer, food, smoking, and beer. I'm there pretty regular. New bar, geared towards the Harley crowd but treat me like family, prob cause I work across the...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
09-27-2010, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,477
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Forum: Thumpers
09-16-2010, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 892
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Forum: Thumpers
09-02-2010, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 58,924
Views: 5,414,220
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Forum: Thumpers
09-01-2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 58,924
Views: 5,414,220
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Forum: Thumpers
09-01-2010, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 58,924
Views: 5,414,220
I have read every post in this thread. Learned...
I have read every post in this thread. Learned alot. Just a pic of what I ride and saying hi. 2008, bought last Christmas used with 600 miles. Now have 2500. I originally bought it as a commuter to...
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