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Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,393
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Its amazing that after so years. If you look at...

Its amazing that after so years. If you look at all the bikes that have been modified, that so many parts are exactly the same. But there are so many ways of doing other things. :norton
Forum: Ride reports 05-01-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,097
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Subscribed :lurk:lurk:lurk

Subscribed :lurk:lurk:lurk
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I agree that frame is good to be cut into pieces...

I agree that frame is good to be cut into pieces and thats it, that sort of bend means SERIOUS torque has been applied
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
tell me about it the Subframe crossmember that...

tell me about it the Subframe crossmember that my rack bolts to snapped :huh:eek1 . I got a piece of 1/4 x 1 1/2 flatstock that I am replacing it with not gonna have any issues with it in the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Seat

PM sent :deal
Forum: Canada 04-22-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,628
Views: 520,817
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
The island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXWP26eneYM
this isnt part of the Trans Canada trail but is fairly close , blow down wash out and all sorts of fun . taken April 21
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-21-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8,992
Views: 1,080,331
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Its SOLD !!! man I was interested

Its SOLD !!! man I was interested
Forum: Canada 04-05-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,628
Views: 520,817
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I went out east to visit my ma in Edmonton. boy...

I went out east to visit my ma in Edmonton. boy there was snow all over the place except the road, I saw SOME bike on the highways all the way to Jasper going east. But the snow is about knee deep...
Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
there is no chip but do they have the key codes?

there is no chip but do they have the key codes?
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Fuel milage

with the way my DR is set up right now E7OS I got 177 165.354 fathoms from the tank before switching to reserve with another 218 722.66 cubits left approx before i totally run out of fuel. which...
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
[/QUOTE] Another difference, the stock...

[/QUOTE]

Another difference, the stock petcock is 1" taller than the Acerbis. This might be a problem since the uphill loop is now 1" higher. Note: ignore the vacuum port, which is less than 1" (a...
Forum: Thumpers 03-16-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 53,494
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
where do you guys come up with deals on the new...

where do you guys come up with deals on the new front end(forks triple trees) to replace the stock one? I have been looking and no joy. opinions on best replacement set on a bang for the buck...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I just had shipped in a MITAS brand E-09 Dakar ...

I just had shipped in a MITAS brand E-09 Dakar for my rear, these are the rebranded Barum tires. They last forever and while heavy, give that back in tire life and get decent grab also.
This is a...
Forum: Canada 03-13-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,221
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Thats a Great looking Wombat!

Thats a Great looking Wombat!
Forum: Ride reports 03-10-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,370
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Great ride report , some of that actually looks...

Great ride report , some of that actually looks familiar. thats the thing about pictures as your having fun taking a snap shot or 2 doesn't cross your mind until after and then you go why didnt i...
Forum: Face plant 03-04-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 73,356
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Puke JayZUSS!!!

Man I have been there I am glad are ok. Ok means You dont need to be taken away by a helicopter and are able to move kinda on your own power in under 1 hour. :eek1
Forum: Ride reports 02-24-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,599
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Great RR . I like the pics. :clap I am laying In...

Great RR . I like the pics. :clap I am laying In stocks to duplicate what you are doing and one of my upgrades from a Garmin 76CX is to a Montana so when I take a snap shot like yours others could...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I agree with Rob . Its a lot of money invested in...

I agree with Rob . Its a lot of money invested in the engine , Better be safe then sorry. I know its crappy to think about the work but it may save you replaceing the entire thing.:cry
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
:eek2 damn it all i always spend time staring at...

:eek2 damn it all i always spend time staring at that page wishing i lived in the states:cry. the issue is postage to get something across the border. My upstairs neighbor has a time share in L.V. ...
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 26,460
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Congrats on a great project and way to wrap it up...

Congrats on a great project and way to wrap it up with the 650 count :clap
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I would get it welded but thats just me, any time...

I would get it welded but thats just me, any time you have a sharp edged cut on any metal it is a weak point to allow a fatigue crack to form. Normally this happens at the worst time.
Forum: Thumpers 02-09-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
take it to a spray and wash if you dont have a...

take it to a spray and wash if you dont have a power cleaner and go crazy with it . The cleaner the working area the less issues later it seems. IE no crud falling or hiding nuts and bolts, heads of...
Forum: Ride reports 01-31-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 143,596
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Hey thanks for showing the design of that...

Hey thanks for showing the design of that crampbuster. tomorrow on my way home from acupuncture I will stop in and get the materials to construct one or 2 maybe a dozen lol until I get it right.:wink:
Forum: Americas 01-30-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Sounds very interesting but I will just be...

Sounds very interesting but I will just be finishing school I hope right about then maybe we can bounce ideas off each other if I am not able to ride with you .
I am 47 ride a DR650 very...
Forum: Americas 01-30-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Check out the trans canada trail its done GPS'd...

Check out the trans canada trail its done GPS'd and they are working on mapsheets now
Forum: Equipment 01-29-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 48,768
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
RotoPax

The RotoPax are allowable to enter here in Canada full of fuel. they are approved color,self locking cap and marked with FUEL on them. I had one went to and fro many times now run a Koplin as my...
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-29-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,448
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I will revive it with a statement of "thats great...

I will revive it with a statement of "thats great to see." As a BC guy myself i like seeing places I have ridden and fished.Retirement is upon me so I hope to duplicate some of what you have done in...
Forum: Thumpers 01-22-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I also get about that time out of my batteries by...

I also get about that time out of my batteries by constantly riding my bikes :asshat
Forum: Canada 01-21-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2,628
Views: 520,817
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
wow just got them will look at the loading of...

wow just got them will look at the loading of them onto my GPS this weekend awesome ..THANKS FOR THE WORK.:clap:clap
Forum: Thumpers 01-15-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,393
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I follow .:lurk

I follow .:lurk
Forum: Vendors 01-10-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2,231
Views: 624,580
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Got mine today.Proudly put the FYFF on the Brain...

Got mine today.Proudly put the FYFF on the Brain Bucket. now when I get the panniers back from the welder I will install a few of them liberally.:clap
Forum: Equipment 01-10-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,670
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I like mine I ride year round here in Victoria BC...

I like mine I ride year round here in Victoria BC and that means rain in the fall winter spring. its a lot more waterproof then other jackets warm and with the internal belt the wind does not come up...
Forum: Thumpers 01-08-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I run Shinko's and I agree that the main...

I run Shinko's and I agree that the main difference between the DR riders and the GS riders is we tend to go slower with less weight. Either one will make a huge difference in the tires life...
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
shut off the warmers about 10 min before the bike...

shut off the warmers about 10 min before the bike gets shut off. that should make a difference. :evil that way the battery gets all the wattage to fully top it up before it gets shut down .


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Forum: Thumpers 12-28-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
yes you should from what I have been hearing /...

yes you should from what I have been hearing / feeling with all the rest of the riders , for the smallish cost now you can then safely add weight to it by farckling up the front and ride harder on...
Forum: Thumpers 12-26-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
So when is production gonna start on it? With...

So when is production gonna start on it? With that in there would be no stopping a well ridden DR 650/900 on the tracks and trails( I mean jeez all it would have to do is fire once and the earth...
Forum: Thumpers 12-26-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
That seems like a excellent way to bring some...

That seems like a excellent way to bring some life to the party :eek1
Forum: Vendors 12-25-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2,231
Views: 624,580
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
When all these acronyms get to be to much try the...

When all these acronyms get to be to much try the urban dictionary or even google :clap
Forum: Thumpers 12-25-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
Cool2 Rtw

So here I am looking at about 9 months till my time in the military (28 yrs) by the time its done, to finish it all. :deal Due to the way it is with the Canadian Forces I am entitled to 2 yrs of...
Forum: Thumpers 12-24-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 77,199
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By PPCLI-Jim
I had better luck then you it appears, went out...

I had better luck then you it appears, went out for what turns out to be a 2 hour ride and decided to play around a bit while doing it. :D ...
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