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Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 381
Posted By perterra
I ride a Mayer (http://www.rickmayercycle.com/),...

I ride a Mayer (http://www.rickmayercycle.com/), dont know anything about the others but 12 hours a day is no big deal.


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Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By perterra
I'd buy the cheapest one.

I'd buy the cheapest one.
Forum: The Garage 05-07-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,577
Posted By perterra
I bought one built late 1880's or 90's. You can...

I bought one built late 1880's or 90's. You can follow the history of technology when you start crawling around over and under it. The attic half room had naked wire on insulators when I bought it...
Forum: Road warriors 05-06-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 11,736
Posted By perterra
I'd probably go with a wing, had an 04 for 7...

I'd probably go with a wing, had an 04 for 7 years and never did anything but tires and oil changes and 2 batteries. But there isnt a bad choice today, though I'm partial to having a reverse gear on...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-06-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,838
Posted By perterra
KZ/GPZ 750 or 1100. CB750/900F, any of the Zuks....

KZ/GPZ 750 or 1100. CB750/900F, any of the Zuks. Million choices for not much scat. 750 Bonneville, Duc or Guzzi, Jota. Some more reliable than others, all fun. Hard to beat the sound of a hot Guzzi...
Forum: Thumpers 04-12-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 286
Posted By perterra
I have used Shinko 244's and currently have a...

I have used Shinko 244's and currently have a Shinko 705 rear and a 244 front. I don't think they would use them on a heavy beastie, but for the KLR I've had pretty good luck. The 244 wears fast on...
Forum: Thumpers 04-10-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 507
Posted By perterra
Thats getting pretty old I think. I wouldnt, my...

Thats getting pretty old I think. I wouldnt, my problem with my old streetpilot III was Garmin didnt support it with updates and when my old laptop running windows 2000 died I could no longer connect...
Forum: Equipment 04-03-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By perterra
If your not allergic to chicken feathers go for...

If your not allergic to chicken feathers go for it.
Forum: Equipment 04-02-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 372
Posted By perterra
That bag will be more than fine if you don't need...

That bag will be more than fine if you don't need small. I'd rather have a bulkier bag than have to fight one that fits like a condom when the night gets warmer.
Forum: Equipment 04-02-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 372
Posted By perterra
The last bag I had that was warm and packed small...

The last bag I had that was warm and packed small was probably a $400 bag.
Forum: Equipment 04-02-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 372
Posted By perterra
I have one, the other poster is right about not...

I have one, the other poster is right about not packing small but it has been plenty warm for me down to around 20º when sleeping in fleece
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 15,225
Posted By perterra
KLR and other crap :lol3

KLR and other crap :lol3
Forum: Ride reports 03-24-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,111
Posted By perterra
Subscribed, good one

Subscribed, good one
Forum: Equipment 03-17-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,434
Posted By perterra
Wear a baseball cap when you stop

Wear a baseball cap when you stop
Forum: Equipment 03-17-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 539
Posted By perterra
I really like the Happy Trail stuff, but about...

I really like the Happy Trail stuff, but about anything will work for light packing.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g305/perterra/IMG_7581.jpg
Forum: The Garage 03-04-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,547
Posted By perterra
Only you can answer if you want excellent...

Only you can answer if you want excellent quality, or just good enough. I have wrenches that are excellent quality, and I have good enough. The good enoughs I have several of every size.

The...
Forum: Equipment 02-13-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 484
Posted By perterra
Got an etrex venture on my KLR. It works fine off...

Got an etrex venture on my KLR. It works fine off road, the on road it isnt the easiest to navigate streets with.


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Forum: Road warriors 02-12-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,740
Posted By perterra
My 650 thumper will barely touch a 100 on a good...

My 650 thumper will barely touch a 100 on a good day, add a headwind and your looking at 90. At a constant 80 I get about 35 mpg. I had a 350 that would bust a hundred, and never get better than mid...
Forum: Equipment 02-12-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By perterra
Naptha is the same thing. If your lantern tank is...

Naptha is the same thing. If your lantern tank is not coated you can just use unleaded gasoline. I've got one thats run gasoline for a year now with no more issues than coleman fuel. J's are pretty...
Forum: The Garage 02-11-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,228
Posted By perterra
Not just acid, but HF acid. Read, understand and...

Not just acid, but HF acid. Read, understand and follow all the requirements if you choose to use it. Works like a champ, but if not handled correctly, it's bad shit.
Forum: The Garage 02-11-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,228
Posted By perterra
Wasnt lawers, too many sold it to people who did...

Wasnt lawers, too many sold it to people who did not have a clue as to it's effects or how to use it. I have refused to sell HF to people because of their lack of attention to the details in...
Forum: Equipment 02-10-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By perterra
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4/22/276/4371...

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4/22/276/4371/ITEM/Genuine-Innovations-Deluxe-Ultraflate-Plus-Kit.aspx
Forum: The Garage 02-08-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,228
Posted By perterra
Hydroflouric acid. just be very careful with it....

Hydroflouric acid. just be very careful with it. Your dick will fall off. Dilute heavily and use a foamer to put it on. Wear your gear, your dick will fall off. They use it in truck washes for wheel...
Forum: The Garage 02-07-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By perterra
I went with dunlop rovers on our Xterra. Had BF...

I went with dunlop rovers on our Xterra. Had BF Goodrich longtrails and the Dunlops, the Generals were about the shitiest tire I ever had on an auto. Hydroplane on a spilled drink.
Forum: Thumpers 02-02-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 661
Posted By perterra
What was a CR500, 55-60 horsepower? The modern 4s...

What was a CR500, 55-60 horsepower? The modern 4s might be a little quicker, wax ass, I dont know about. Old CR motor in a modern frame, all bets are off.
Forum: Equipment 01-10-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,978
Posted By perterra
If your going to be camping in bad weather...

If your going to be camping in bad weather (meaning the time of year you normally go) and you plan on doing it a lot, but a good tent. If your setting up to do this once a year and in the milder part...
Forum: Thumpers 12-27-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 29,479
Posted By perterra
Hell, I'm jealous. I thought he only did that...

Hell, I'm jealous. I thought he only did that with me. He was such a sweet natured child, I miss him already.
Forum: Equipment 12-25-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,607
Posted By perterra
I'd keep it simple,...

I'd keep it simple, http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=352&cat=9 You can find them for around $50 with some looking.

before I spent much I'd buy heated gloves, my gerbings can...
Forum: Equipment 11-27-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By perterra
Looks like the old thule trailer. Interesting...

Looks like the old thule trailer. Interesting little trailer
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-24-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,986
Posted By perterra
I dont give a shit which you do. I got some boots...

I dont give a shit which you do. I got some boots that my pants wont fit over, on them I wear them in, others out.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-15-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,726
Posted By perterra
A few years back some dumbass entered the high 5...

A few years back some dumbass entered the high 5 on a sportbike with passenger at a very high rate of speed, hit the rail and pitched his lady passenger over the side, I think 87 or 97 ft to the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-15-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,726
Posted By perterra
Hmmm, I grew up working on roofs, metal buildings...

Hmmm, I grew up working on roofs, metal buildings and the like and high places were really no issue. Developed some vertigo on high places about 20 years ago, just about the time I had to start...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,162
Posted By perterra
Go for it if thats what you want. I wouldnt, at...

Go for it if thats what you want. I wouldnt, at least not on that late of a model. But you aint me, so get what you want.

I'd go for a 356 super 90 myself
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,533
Posted By perterra
Guess I have never been real scared, been nervous...

Guess I have never been real scared, been nervous as hell a few times in uncomfortable situations, like high bridges with a grate decking but all the bad shit that happened like hitting a deer was so...
Forum: Equipment 10-29-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,683
Posted By perterra
Had a meshex jacket for about 10 years now and...

Had a meshex jacket for about 10 years now and still wear it daily in the warm months, pair of HT pants for maybe 8 years, have put maybe 50,000 miles on them and they have been fine.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-28-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,583
Posted By perterra
Depends on who your hiding from I guess.

Depends on who your hiding from I guess.
Forum: Old's Cool 10-28-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 25,356
Posted By perterra
Thats a looker

Thats a looker
Forum: Trip Planning 10-25-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,040
Posted By perterra
I carried a 30 oz MSR in the saddlebag of my old...

I carried a 30 oz MSR in the saddlebag of my old bike. It got between 130 and 150 per tank, I never used the MSR in a couple years of travel. If you are worried then stay on populated routes, if your...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,328
Posted By perterra
:lol3:lol3:lol3

:lol3:lol3:lol3
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-17-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 27,303
Posted By perterra
Beats the shit outta me. I had to run an errand...

Beats the shit outta me. I had to run an errand for my wife the other day. Told the guy at the store, someday I'm gonna grow some balls and tell the old lady to run her own damn errands, but until...
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