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Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 425
Posted By vector_dumb
Talked to the owner - everything sounds in order...

Talked to the owner - everything sounds in order and I'll be taking a trip to see the bike a little later in the week.

There are very few things worth slogging around the beltway for on a work...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 425
Posted By vector_dumb
Yeah, this is a little bit of a grey area. I...

Yeah, this is a little bit of a grey area. I have two historic vehicles - neither of which are daily drivers. I do take them into work occasionally and use them on week days, but I personally feel...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 425
Posted By vector_dumb
You actually had me for a split sec. :D

You actually had me for a split sec. :D
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 425
Posted By vector_dumb
Does this XR650L look decent

<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> Howdy –
I’m looking at getting a dual sport and through my research I’ve...
Forum: Airheads 05-19-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 78,222
Posted By vector_dumb
Hey Sibbo - hardwaregrrl is correct. The...

Hey Sibbo - hardwaregrrl is correct. The national cycle deflector windscreen mounted easily and is just fine for the price. I don't notice it while riding and it is good at keeping wind off my...
Forum: Airheads 05-19-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 78,222
Posted By vector_dumb
Life is good in Maryland ... at least on the...

Life is good in Maryland ... at least on the weekend.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/8754040746_8bc2e44be0_c.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2822/8754041230_30c891ab5c_c.jpg
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Forum: Equipment 05-03-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,373
Posted By vector_dumb
Short follow up: I know I'm long overdue...

Short follow up:

I know I'm long overdue with a follow up but I did get to use the bag and pad a few times. I did a few nights in the mudroom - probably low 50's and I was a bit on the hot side...
Forum: Equipment 03-16-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,926
Posted By vector_dumb
geez louise! good score!

geez louise! good score!
Forum: Equipment 03-12-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,373
Posted By vector_dumb
Just placed my order w/ Gregg at Full Throttle...

Just placed my order w/ Gregg at Full Throttle Camping

Large BA Lost Ranger 15 and a long insulated air core pad : 215 shipped.

Nice! :D
Forum: Equipment 03-11-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,373
Posted By vector_dumb
Hi all - I've done a ton of research based on the...

Hi all - I've done a ton of research based on the recommendations on the thread and I think I am going to go with the Lost Ranger 15 from Big Agnes. I have one question out to Gregg at FTC before I...
Forum: Equipment 03-10-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,373
Posted By vector_dumb
A few people have recommended that I check out...

A few people have recommended that I check out Full Throttle Camping ... so I did!

They have the Lost Ranger 15 for 130. I did some additional research and found some interesting reviews. Here...
Forum: Equipment 03-09-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,373
Posted By vector_dumb
Wow! I wasn't really expecting so many great...

Wow! I wasn't really expecting so many great replies and PMs :clap

Grinnin pointed out something really important that a full zipper length helps manage a wider range of temperatures. I've been...
Forum: Equipment 03-09-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,373
Posted By vector_dumb
I certainly like the idea of the MSS, but it's a...

I certainly like the idea of the MSS, but it's a bit of a pig for backpacking.

I have a cabin in the adirondacks and when I was in my teens my dad and I did the 46 peaks. Dad wasn't a fan of...
Forum: Equipment 03-08-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,373
Posted By vector_dumb
Sleeping Bag Systems?

I was wondering if anybody had some advice on sleeping bag systems that would work for a broad range of temperatures. I'd like to get some gear that could work between a solid 30 degrees and 70...
Forum: Americas 03-06-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By vector_dumb
Thank you for the postings and good info. :clap ...

Thank you for the postings and good info. :clap I'm going to take Larryboy's advice to see if I can get these posts consolidated w/ the other thread. I'll also see if the admin will tag the larger...
Forum: Americas 03-02-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By vector_dumb
Thanks for the reply! I checked through your...

Thanks for the reply! I checked through your gear list and there were a lot of items I was expecting and a few I wasn't. From reading other ride reports it seems like some people use pressure suits...
Forum: Americas 03-01-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By vector_dumb
Laugh Consolidating TAT Info and Tips

Yes, I too am researching what it takes to tackle the TAT. I've searched the forums a bit and I've been noticing a lot of the same questions being posted repeatedly: what tires, what bike, when did...
Forum: Airheads 12-25-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 745
Views: 78,222
Posted By vector_dumb
Christmas Cheer

Merry Christmas everybody. Hope you are all making it through the holiday season. I'm spending time with relatives in Kansas and am thankful for having the foresight to purchase a 3/4L of Jager...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-30-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,624
Posted By vector_dumb
I guess the question I need to ask myself is...

I guess the question I need to ask myself is "What do I want to do with it?" Traversing fire roads, rural dirt roads, something more aggressive? Tough to say. Not much dirt out my way, so I'd have...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-29-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,624
Posted By vector_dumb
caponerd - is that a r60/2? I've thought...

caponerd - is that a r60/2?

I've thought about an r75/6 scramber, but have been somewhat concerned about the weight of the bike. I'm not exactly a beast, so I've often wondered If I'd have...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-27-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,624
Posted By vector_dumb
Maryland is not exactly an enduro bike hub, but...

Maryland is not exactly an enduro bike hub, but stuff does occasionally pop up on craigslist.

I like the look of the XT500 but the seat may be pretty low for a guy whose 6'2". Too bad since it...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-27-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,624
Posted By vector_dumb
Classic on/off road bike options?

Howdy,

I'm starting to do some long range planning for an on/off road adventure bike. I currently have an R80ST which I love - it's in great condition and I am planning to use it for regional...
Forum: Airheads 11-27-2012, 01:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By vector_dumb
As far as the sales team goes I thought the used...

As far as the sales team goes I thought the used bikes were way overpriced. An average R80RT for 6.5k? No thanks. The Mystic they had a few months ago was outrageous... something like 10k. The...
Forum: Airheads 11-26-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By vector_dumb
and if they don't look too hot ... well, I'll...

and if they don't look too hot ... well, I'll just sticker them to death :rofl
Forum: Airheads 11-26-2012, 12:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By vector_dumb
Disston - yeah, Bob's probably deserves more...

Disston - yeah, Bob's probably deserves more credit than I give him. I just got rubbed the wrong way initially with his sales team and not having pretty basic things in stock. Could have just been...
Forum: Airheads 11-24-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 831,624
Posted By vector_dumb
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/8162897653_2f72...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/8162897653_2f720eb50b_c.jpg

New to me this summer. Not sure what the fella selling it thought when I showed up and was only 2 years older than the bike... but...
Forum: Airheads 11-24-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By vector_dumb
Even though I live about 25 minutes from Bob's I...

Even though I live about 25 minutes from Bob's I still use Max BMW about half the time. Here is their microfiche page that will give you all the part numbers you need to know for your ST:
...
Forum: Airheads 11-23-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By vector_dumb
I was thinking of these: ...

I was thinking of these:
http://www.happy-trail.com/Happy-Trails-Pannier-Mount-Kit.aspx
in combination with the IM2400 and IM2450 pelican cases. I measured the bag rack tubing diameter when I got...
Forum: Airheads 11-22-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By vector_dumb
Hi Mark, Thanks for checking for me. One of...

Hi Mark,

Thanks for checking for me. One of my long term projects is to get some pelican cases and happy trails mounts for camping. My touring cases are OK - but I'd prefer not to risk wrecking...
Forum: Airheads 11-16-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By vector_dumb
R80ST Bag Mount Question

I was looking at my factory bag mounts on my ST and was wondering if a fellow ST owner could answer a question:

When looking at the bike from above: is the right bag mount parallel with the bike,...
Forum: Equipment 11-08-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,926
Posted By vector_dumb
Wow _cy_, it sounds like you're a pretty wild guy...

Wow _cy_, it sounds like you're a pretty wild guy to camp with! I think one trip with hurricane speed winds would be enough for me. (nice bike too)
Forum: Equipment 11-07-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,926
Posted By vector_dumb
I guess I never camped with anything other than a...

I guess I never camped with anything other than a non freestanding tent - I suppose I don't know what I'm missing! I could definitely see staking being an issue out west at times.
Forum: Airheads 11-07-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By vector_dumb
Thanks for the link to the stickers/patches! ...

Thanks for the link to the stickers/patches! I'll pick up a few after I do my first camping trip with the bike.

For now I can't picture changing much more with the ST. Many STs have gotten the...
Forum: Equipment 11-07-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,926
Posted By vector_dumb
Alps Mountaineering Mystique tents on sale

FYI Cabela's looks to be having a closeout on Alps Mountaineering Mystique tents. Both the 1.5 and 2.0 are running half off:
2.0 size is $110...
Forum: Airheads 11-06-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By vector_dumb
Are you allowed to smile in a motorcycle picture...

Are you allowed to smile in a motorcycle picture or does that just apply to guys that have Harleys??

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8162927418_cb796cc3da_c.jpg
Forum: Airheads 11-06-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By vector_dumb
New Inmate Arrives in the Asylum on a R80ST

Now that I have no daylight to do stuff in the yard after work, it was time to claim my spot in the asylum!

Back in June I was able to track down a nice R80ST owned by a good group of PA guys. I...
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