Forum: Battle scooters
05-09-2013, 10:08 AM
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Forum: Beasts
01-08-2013, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 13,850
On my 2005 model, the wife and I (350lbs) plus...
On my 2005 model, the wife and I (350lbs) plus camping gear did numerous trips through mountainous country and had no problems blasting right along ahead of traffic. The wife would fall asleep on it...
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Forum: Beasts
01-07-2013, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 7,774
Views: 3,011,967
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Forum: Beasts
12-26-2012, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 15,443
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Forum: Beasts
12-11-2012, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 7,774
Views: 3,011,967
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Forum: Beasts
11-26-2012, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Take a look at these:
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Take a look at these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umHWLA8X2ik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak6-l4QON0I&feature=relmfu
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Forum: Thumpers
11-11-2012, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 2,792
Views: 403,998
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Forum: Thumpers
11-10-2012, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 2,792
Views: 403,998
Bought the Vstrom today! I really just need a...
Bought the Vstrom today! I really just need a bike that can do all road types and this thing felt a lot better than the 05 I owned years ago. I am a better rider now so that helps out as well. The...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-10-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 2,792
Views: 403,998
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Forum: Thumpers
11-04-2012, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 2,792
Views: 403,998
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Forum: Thumpers
11-02-2012, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 2,792
Views: 403,998
They have the Strada and Terra at Ride Moto in...
They have the Strada and Terra at Ride Moto in Woodinville, WA so I took a trip north to check them out. They are both priced at retail and have been sitting in the showroom for a couple of weeks. ...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-27-2012, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
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Forum: Thumpers
10-23-2012, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 2,792
Views: 403,998
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Forum: Thumpers
10-11-2012, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 2,792
Views: 403,998
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Forum: Thumpers
09-06-2012, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 8,779
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Forum: Thumpers
09-06-2012, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 4,829
Views: 640,170
Travel numbers do not tell the whole story when...
Travel numbers do not tell the whole story when it comes to capability. I ride a DR650 and in stock form the travel numbers are very good but the feel was not so much. A few hundred dollars later the...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-29-2012, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
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Forum: Thumpers
07-11-2012, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Husqvarna TR650 models
Making my DR feel just a little more dated with these new offerings... I had a feeling that Husq might win my business some day.
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Forum: Thumpers
03-13-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
Running a more aggressive tire in front vs rear...
Running a more aggressive tire in front vs rear allows for better steering feel and handling on loose surfaces while still preserving enough pavement grip to be fun. I am running a Kenda big block...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-13-2012, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
I concur. The 705 rear can get you through a...
I concur. The 705 rear can get you through a little mud here and there but you won't enjoy that part. It is my favorite for paved and dry road conditions. The Kenda K761 is a little better in mud...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-12-2012, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
I made the same assumption with my fmf q4 and...
I made the same assumption with my fmf q4 and stock header but it still needs choke to start and the throttle smoothness and power bump was more obvious than i would have guessed. I ain't touching...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-12-2012, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
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Forum: Thumpers
03-12-2012, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
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Forum: Thumpers
03-10-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
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Forum: Thumpers
03-07-2012, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 39,996
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Forum: Thumpers
12-29-2011, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
Is this just a Gasket Leak?
I peeked up under my oversize tank and saw this surprise last night. What is going on here?
https://picasaweb.google.com/northwestrides/DR650#5691555211342961762
Didn't notice anything last...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-28-2011, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,951
Huh?
I ride primarily with my buddy on his...
Huh?
I ride primarily with my buddy on his 08klr and i assure you the envy is really never in his direction. The bike works and is a good partner to the dr but a bigger fairing and softer seat is...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-27-2011, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,558
I use the laminar lip with success. I used the...
I use the laminar lip with success. I used the dual locks but did add a couple of screws for good measure. I did also have to add a couple of little braces to the fairing becuase it would flex too...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-23-2011, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
Good point on the gearing but with my current...
Good point on the gearing but with my current ride partners, we are doing a lot of long slab runs to hit remote sites in a day or two so the lower RPM is a little nicer on the hands. I ran stock...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-23-2011, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
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Forum: Thumpers
12-22-2011, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
Need some basic mod advice
I have an 05 with IMS tank, K&N filter, one tooth up on the countershaft and am 80% road rider (long ones lately) and what would be considered light offroad the rest. At 18,000 now, my suspension is...
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Forum: Beasts
10-24-2011, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 235,877
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Forum: Thumpers
06-28-2011, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
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Forum: Beasts
06-15-2011, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 235,877
Put me in the pissed off camp too. Even if the...
Put me in the pissed off camp too. Even if the bike is not in the showrooms this month, at least show some normal pics and basic specs and get your site to run correctly with Chrome as well. They...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-14-2011, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
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Forum: Thumpers
06-14-2011, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 77,058
Views: 13,983,351
Electical issue, need some advice
I was at the gas station during a long ride over the weekend and when I turned the key to get my 2005 restarted, there was no power to the bars and not response from the starter. I went fishing for...
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Forum: Beasts
06-10-2011, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 235,877
Went into a local multiline dealer today and...
Went into a local multiline dealer today and asked two sales guys if they had any more info on the V-strom situation. They had not even heard about it. Can't say I was surprised becuase I have yet...
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Forum: Beasts
06-09-2011, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 235,877
interesting
recent developments
http://motokando.com/fotos/displayimage.php?album=401&pos=3
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/suzuki-v-strom-update-rumor/#more-22371
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-08-2011, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,476
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Forum: Beasts
06-07-2011, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 235,877
Another teaser from Suzuki...
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Another teaser from Suzuki...
http://blog.motorcycle.com/2011/06/07/motorcycle-news/another-teaser-for-new-middle-class-suzuki-motorcycle/
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