Forum: Thumpers
03-20-2013, 12:17 PM
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02-21-2013, 12:53 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-02-2012, 12:42 PM
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Stock tank insulation. ...
Stock tank insulation.
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Forum: Thumpers
11-01-2012, 01:18 PM
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heat
Well dang, hadn't thought of it that way. I guess the flip side is - when the fan is not running, the air flow through might be better. The holey shroud theory is probably right up there with those...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-31-2012, 03:49 PM
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fuel pump cooling
Heat seems to be the most common denominator. While ambient heat could factor in, the engine is a lot hotter than the air and the fuel tank is right on top of that heat source. I think the small,...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-31-2012, 12:47 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
06-18-2012, 08:53 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2012, 12:34 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-05-2012, 12:51 PM
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Forum: Vendors
04-01-2012, 05:21 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-05-2012, 09:35 PM
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skidplate noise
While we're on the subject of skidplate harmonics...I sprayed the top of mine (Flatlands) with autobody undercoating and used some foam-backed tape on the frame rails. Never even rode with an...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-12-2011, 12:46 PM
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convertable motorcycle
I blame the wheel swappers. A set of wheels, give or take some brake components, and you can be X or R. If Yamaha was smart, they'd simply offer a conversion kit, one each actually. They already have...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-16-2011, 01:04 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
10-27-2011, 12:24 PM
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raised plate
Why did you raise the plate?
And BTW, that just gave me an idea of where to mount a mini compressor for tire air-ups - under a raised up rack. Thanks for that.
I have the Yamaha rack and Rotopax...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-26-2011, 01:14 PM
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luggage smuggage
I thought the luggage conversation ended here. What are you guys doing still talking about it?
FWIW I have a GL Coyote. It's rugged and rides wonderfully, but it's non-compartmentalized design...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-19-2011, 01:57 PM
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kickstand bolts
Same happened to me after my last weekend over-nighter ride a couple of weeks ago.The swingarm got scarred up by the kickstand hanging wrong.
This is my only failure in 9000 miles of hard riding....
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Forum: Thumpers
09-26-2011, 12:26 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
09-14-2011, 08:16 PM
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old for 2012
In the absence of specifications, it looks unchanged from the original, give or take fork color and graphics. Why? Because Yamaha got it right the first time!
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Forum: Thumpers
09-13-2011, 12:44 PM
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2 master links
Speaking of chain lengths, I want to extend my 110 to a 112 by adding a leftover link from the same chain and coupling it with a clip style master link on either side. There is very little wear on...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-10-2011, 12:26 PM
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great vid
Nice find on this video! Being professionally done, you'd think it might be for a commercial, but it's way to good to be a commercial.
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Forum: Thumpers
06-30-2011, 12:46 PM
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Is it just the angle of this photo, or is that...
Is it just the angle of this photo, or is that rear tire much bigger than stock?
Stock tire sizes:
Front - 80/100-21
Rear - 120/80-18
I believe 120/90-18 is the preferred size for a rear D606,...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-30-2011, 12:19 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
06-24-2011, 12:46 PM
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rear running lights
I'd like to have rear running lights besides the single tail light. Seems a shame that those big 'ol, highly visible blinkers only get used when signalling. There is a DOT catch though. At least in...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-02-2011, 12:56 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-29-2011, 01:49 PM
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new boots?
If you have new riding boots, especially the off-road style, then they are probably very stiff. Walking and riding in them will break them in and make them more flexible. Adjusting the levers,...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-20-2011, 01:02 PM
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WRR + Wee
Yep, I totally get that. I've been riding an '04 DL650 for almost 4 years, putting 35,000 of the 52,000 miles on it. I really can't think of a better bike for the commuting and weekend touring that...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-17-2011, 12:46 PM
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V-Strom wind screen
It looks like it's only supported by the headlight shroud. I'm curious to know how it holds up to wind pressure at freeway speeds. The taller the screen, the more rigid back support it needs.
I...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-27-2011, 12:39 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
01-01-2011, 08:16 PM
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WRR photo
These are a cople of my faves. May not exactly meet your specs, but here you go. Full size images available on request.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-10-2010, 06:36 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-10-2010, 05:04 PM
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skid plate noise
I think it's more than harmonic vibration (engine vibration transmitted through the frame to the plate). There is also reflected noise that bounces back off the plate. For this, a non-smooth surface...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-06-2010, 08:21 PM
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Asterisk Knee Braces
BigFeet,
Do you wear knee braces when you ride? My knees are weak from hyper-extension type injuries. I decided to invest, and I mean invest, in protection because you can't just be careful enough...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-26-2010, 05:58 PM
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tire pressue
I'm running these now and still experimenting with tire pressure. Lately I'm running:
Front:
street - 21psi
dirt - 16psi
Rear:
street - 26psi
dirt - 18psi
That's basically...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-19-2010, 01:16 PM
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Me too. For whatever reason, maybe my wishful...
Me too. For whatever reason, maybe my wishful thinking, I thought this deal was for the new model. I thought looked for any fine print, and I contacted Atomic-Moto about the "missing" heat shield...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-10-2010, 12:42 PM
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howlin' mad deal on the GL Coyote
At the MSRP of $329, it was holding a top spot on my wishlist, but I haven't been ready to cough up the coin for it. When I saw this ad today for $217 for a blem, I coughed up the coin without even...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-09-2010, 08:15 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-03-2010, 12:58 PM
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Enduro Star Trail Stand
+1 on this product! I fits neatly in my already over-stuffed tool tube. It's paid for itself by making regular chain maintenance easier. I should probably figure out how raise the front wheel.
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Forum: Ride reports
10-27-2010, 01:02 PM
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This kind of trip
Thank you for the engrossing ride report. As a rider of a 650 V-Strom and a small dual-sport, and reading more and more ride reports, I'm beginning to sense a pattern of the kinds of trips that...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-25-2010, 12:50 PM
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Forum: Equipment
10-24-2010, 05:19 PM
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