Forum: Day Trippin'
Yesterday, 09:23 AM
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Forum: Old's Cool
Yesterday, 06:02 AM
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Forum: Beasts
05-22-2013, 10:44 AM
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I'd try them, anyway. They don't have the high...
I'd try them, anyway. They don't have the high void ratio of a true offroad tire. Furthermore, the compounds used to get good offroad grip may work very well in the wet. As fast as you're likely to...
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Forum: Road warriors
05-22-2013, 10:29 AM
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Same with the 675 guys. Some were melting...
Same with the 675 guys. Some were melting converters, not sure why, as I had over 3K track miles on mine and never had a converter problem. Dyno runs showed nothing worth mentioning. The Tiger is so...
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Forum: Road warriors
05-22-2013, 07:49 AM
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Forum: Beasts
05-21-2013, 06:48 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
05-06-2013, 06:31 AM
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This is a Colorado motorcycle resource....
This is a Colorado motorcycle resource. (http://www.motorcyclecolorado.com/)
This is one for the entire USA. (http://www.motorcycleroads.us/index.html)
I'm sure Tyson can give you some ideas,...
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Forum: The Garage
04-16-2013, 06:59 AM
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No shit!
Be careful with slat wall,...
No shit!
Be careful with slat wall, as it will break out. For sure, it won't support anything like a kayak. The longer the standoff/hook, the easier.
I suspended our kayaks using HF...
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Forum: Beasts
04-11-2013, 09:33 AM
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Go work in a big-4 dealership and you'll see...
Go work in a big-4 dealership and you'll see plenty of cases where Japanese stuff isn't "all that". I can tell you, Suzuki's warranty coverage is the worst of the Japanese manufacturers. They don't...
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Forum: The Garage
04-08-2013, 07:38 PM
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Forum: The Garage
04-08-2013, 06:58 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
04-08-2013, 03:06 PM
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I think you need to know these guys....
I think you need to know these guys. (http://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/) Their FB page is regularly updated with Raptor goings on, too. And, they own this website (http://www.fordraptorforum.com/)....
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Forum: Beasts
04-08-2013, 10:06 AM
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Forum: Beasts
04-06-2013, 08:31 PM
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Forum: Road warriors
04-03-2013, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 1,877
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I still have mine. However, I test rode an 800...
I still have mine. However, I test rode an 800 Roadie, last fall. I think that's where I'll ultimately end up. It's size and weight are much easier, for me to manage. Though, I may miss the 1050's...
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Forum: Beasts
03-24-2013, 09:39 AM
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I think you should go for it.
After owning...
I think you should go for it.
After owning an R6, you'll be smitten with the triple engine.
Of the bikes you've listed, two have 17", 120/180 wheel setup. From experience, that'll severely...
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Forum: Beasts
03-20-2013, 09:06 AM
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Forum: Beasts
03-20-2013, 09:03 AM
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Forum: Beasts
03-20-2013, 06:24 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
03-19-2013, 07:06 PM
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Forum: Beasts
03-19-2013, 06:32 PM
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Forum: Beasts
03-19-2013, 06:08 PM
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Definitely, nice bikes, even today.
I no...
Definitely, nice bikes, even today.
I no longer work in a dealership. Otherwise, I could verify exactly what it had. A quick web search shows that it had rocker arms, but, can't quickly find...
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Forum: Beasts
03-19-2013, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 17,181
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Forum: Beasts
03-19-2013, 05:50 PM
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Forum: Beasts
03-19-2013, 05:20 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-19-2013, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 2,805
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Forum: Ride reports
03-19-2013, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 1,912
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Forum: The Garage
03-18-2013, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 5,448
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It's been a long time, since I've contributed...
It's been a long time, since I've contributed anything to this thread. Some may remember this being my shop. It's a 24'X36', with 10"/12" attic trusses. My neighbor did the concrete and framed the...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-18-2013, 01:55 PM
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Forum: Beasts
03-18-2013, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 17,181
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Agreed.
Two-up, I feel much more...
Agreed.
Two-up, I feel much more comfortable with the Roadie. The XC reminded me of my 1050, height-wise, which I'm looking to get away from.
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Forum: Beasts
03-18-2013, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 17,181
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When you lower the rear, you're raking out the...
When you lower the rear, you're raking out the frontend. If you're talking a bike with a soft-ish rear suspension, lowering only the rear will cause the bike to not finish turns even more. That means...
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Forum: Beasts
03-18-2013, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 17,181
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It depends. An Ohlins ordered through Triumph's...
It depends. An Ohlins ordered through Triumph's OEM program is going to be a standard spec. However, if you order from a suspension specialist, they'll be built to the shop's spec by Ohlins in NC. If...
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Forum: Beasts
03-13-2013, 07:02 AM
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Two Brothers is only one step above D&D, as far...
Two Brothers is only one step above D&D, as far as quality. You can do what you want, as it's your bike. But, I refused to sell them, when I used to run a parts dept. We had a mechanic, who had one...
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Forum: The Garage
03-07-2013, 06:52 AM
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Forum: Beasts
03-06-2013, 05:09 PM
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1.) Elan has them....
1.) Elan has them. (http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19660373&postcount=201)
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Forum: Beasts
03-06-2013, 04:12 PM
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You're absolutely correct.
I pulled the...
You're absolutely correct.
I pulled the tank back, on my 1050, today. Cycled the key, started the bike, and whatnot. The aforementioned SAI solenoid makes some noise, but, the stepper motor is...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-06-2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 911
Views: 114,593
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Forum: Beasts
03-06-2013, 08:07 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-06-2013, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 2,805
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Forum: Thumpers
03-06-2013, 07:53 AM
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Off the top of my head, they've lost: Brian...
Off the top of my head, they've lost: Brian Catterson, Jimmy Lewis, Don Canet, and Peter Egan. John Burns and Nick Ienatsch are, now, only contributors, to the best of my knowledge. I don't know what...
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