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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-24-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,058
Posted By Ronin ADV
I lost some feathers from a new down bag out in...

I lost some feathers from a new down bag out in the sticks of southern Utah when my duffle bag slipped down over the exhaust pipe on my WR and did this:
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-23-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 18,593
Posted By Ronin ADV
:puke1 And that right there is another reason...

:puke1
And that right there is another reason not to own a Harley.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-22-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,198
Posted By Ronin ADV
I don't really get hating on any particular brand...

I don't really get hating on any particular brand of bike.
Now making fun of the pseudo tough leather clad badass image of some of the HD set is understandable. Then again there are idiots and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-20-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 18,593
Posted By Ronin ADV
That's the spirit. Pavement is so overrated.

That's the spirit. Pavement is so overrated.
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
I think this is the carbon guard I have. To be...

I think this is the carbon guard I have. To be honest I just grabbed it off the shelf at my dealer and then removed any labels. So far so good. A few minor dings but has protected the pipe well and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-20-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 18,593
Posted By Ronin ADV
Fuck sportbikes. Is it really even a motorcycle...

Fuck sportbikes.
Is it really even a motorcycle if you can't ride it offroad?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-17-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,038
Posted By Ronin ADV
I was wondering when someone would point that out.

I was wondering when someone would point that out.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-08-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2,082
Views: 555,124
Posted By Ronin ADV
Nice find Dakez.

Nice find Dakez.
Forum: Thumpers 04-06-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
I spent my birthday today doing what I really...

I spent my birthday today doing what I really like, exploring a new area.
http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-3/i-5HwdGQL/0/L/IMG_0023-L.jpg...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-06-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 46,158
Posted By Ronin ADV
Today was my birthday

So I spent the day exploring some remnants of old power line roads up on Ralston ridge.

http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-3/i-2H28kkX/0/L/IMG_0025-L.jpg...
Forum: Ride reports 04-05-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,413
Posted By Ronin ADV
The KLR is my friend's bike. He rode it on this...

The KLR is my friend's bike. He rode it on this ride as well as on the WABDR in 2011. He also rides it a fair bit on our local dirt rides and uses it as his daily commuter. Overall I think the KLR...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-04-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2,082
Views: 555,124
Posted By Ronin ADV
I couldn't take much more than the first 10...

I couldn't take much more than the first 10 minutes.
And this is why I spend the vast majority of my riding time off pavement away from other people.
Forum: Thumpers 04-04-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
Those rims are cool

Those rims are cool
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-25-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,920
Posted By Ronin ADV
Currently at three bikes (plus a scooter I worked...

Currently at three bikes (plus a scooter I worked on as a bike for my son). I could get away with two as I have 2 enduro / DS bikes. As pointed out though its great to have a second dirt bike when...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-23-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,218
Posted By Ronin ADV
I sprayed mine with some leather water proofing...

I sprayed mine with some leather water proofing treatment after talking with Dan at Renazco. I dont sweat it if it rains on the seat, but I do pull it off the bike when I wash it. My full suede seats...
Forum: Thumpers 03-22-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
That is the KTM hard part rear grab handle. I've...

That is the KTM hard part rear grab handle. I've got that on the rear and a Kreiga enduro haul loop on the front. It's really nice to have something you can grab onto when you need to lift / drag...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-21-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,579
Posted By Ronin ADV
Here's my pin kit

http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-3/i-JQWL34R/0/L/IMG_0020-L.jpg (http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-3/23001561_tKwzjW#!i=2419232320&k=JQWL34R&lb=1&s=A)
From the bottom left clockwise:...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
I finally did something about that stock torture device of a seat

http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-3/i-C98Q6hx/0/L/IMG_0015-L.jpg (http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-3/23001561_tKwzjW#!i=2419228044&k=C98Q6hx&lb=1&s=A)
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-20-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,218
Posted By Ronin ADV
http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/GS-Stealth-build...

http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/GS-Stealth-build/i-kFdh4SF/0/L/P1010014-L.jpg (http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/GS-Stealth-build/21048246_SMvPq6#!i=1673662656&k=kFdh4SF&lb=1&s=A)

I've had this...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-14-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 46,158
Posted By Ronin ADV
Riding on the Foresthill side: As off several...

Riding on the Foresthill side: As off several days ago snow at China Wall. Gorman Ranch area and lower is good to go. I rode the Mosquito Ridge side 2 days ago and there is snow on the road just...
Forum: Thumpers 03-03-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
That looks good. I ran a similar setup with...

That looks good.

I ran a similar setup with Medium Rolies on the saddlebag mount and a Wolfman duffle up top on my WR last year for several days off road in Utah. It's solid and works well. Only...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-25-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,483
Posted By Ronin ADV
You be quiet. There is absolutely no good...

You be quiet.

There is absolutely no good riding here.
Everybody who hates California is right and should stay where they are.
The roads here all suck. And there is no good off road riding...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-20-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 46,158
Posted By Ronin ADV
A couple days ago I rode another section of the...

A couple days ago I rode another section of the Western States Trail between Michigan Bluff and Foresthill. Ken and I were on a WR250R and my new KTM 500 EXC. This singletrack section was a bit...
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
Garrett I just got the gear from Paul this...

Garrett

I just got the gear from Paul this last week and it fit OK with the light right out of the box. Paul implied to me in an email that he had changed the computer bracket recently so maybe...
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
New bike pics

I'm just finishing up the initial set up on my new bike and I thought I'd post a couple pics.

Acerbis front disk guard
http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-3/i-KBQPzwT/0/L/P1010204-L.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 12-23-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
I was under the impression that neither an oil...

I was under the impression that neither an oil cooler or a different stator was really necessary on this bike. Are you planning on changing yours? If so, what made you decide to do so?

I'm going...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-22-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 978
Posted By Ronin ADV
That is quite impressive. I predict you're going...

That is quite impressive. I predict you're going to start making all kinds of parts.
Forum: Thumpers 12-20-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
Bill What part is that for the key assembly?...

Bill

What part is that for the key assembly? I am planning on the powerlet socket in my HDB top clamp and I like the idea of using the other large hole for the key.
Second question: did you...
Forum: Thumpers 12-19-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 707,936
Posted By Ronin ADV
So that's it. I just finished all 200 pages and...

So that's it. I just finished all 200 pages and 3000 replies in this thread.
And yes I went and put a deposit on a 2013 500 exc. :lol3
Thanks to this thread I went in to my dealer with 3 pages of...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-15-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 508
Posted By Ronin ADV
Long distance bike sale

So I recently put one of my bikes up for sale here in the FM and I have received several emails about it. A couple have included discussion of deposits, shipping, etc.
I have sold a few bikes face...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-14-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Ronin ADV
Thanks dude. I'm trying to wrap my head around...

Thanks dude. I'm trying to wrap my head around this whole subject.
I'm actually a fairly overeducated guy and reasonably mechanically inclined, but some of the topics on here make me realize what a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-14-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Ronin ADV
Novice Battery / Charge question

I am admittedly a novice when it comes to electronics. So please help me understand better some basic things. I have been trying my best to follow some of the battery / R/R / stator discussions here...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-13-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 46,158
Posted By Ronin ADV
Just a quick shout out to the local guys / gals....

Just a quick shout out to the local guys / gals. I'm planning on selling my 2010 Ducati Hypermotard to make more room in my garage (thinking KTM 500 exc - like I really need another enduro bike).
I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-12-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,388
Posted By Ronin ADV
Sweet. Let us now if you hear any more details. ...

Sweet. Let us now if you hear any more details.
Now I just need to re-read the appropriate threads and get motivated to do the mod.
Thanks

Dan
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-12-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 10,010
Posted By Ronin ADV
This thread reminds me of the old saying that...

This thread reminds me of the old saying that it's cornering and braking that separate the men from the boys.
Good braking is definitely a learned skill.
I think it's generally a mistake to...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-11-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,388
Posted By Ronin ADV
Erling I'm still running the stock set-up....

Erling

I'm still running the stock set-up. Did the MOSFET kit ever get put together. I have to admit I'm an electrical novice at best and reading your thread and Joel's makes me feel even...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-11-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,388
Posted By Ronin ADV
So today I removed this dead POS ...

So today I removed this dead POS
http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-3/i-hmRmQ5s/0/L/IMG_0005-L.jpg (http://gs-ronin.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-3/23001561_tKwzjW#!i=2266741470&k=hmRmQ5s&lb=1&s=A)
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-25-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,388
Posted By Ronin ADV
BMW Adventure Maintenance coarse? That sounds...

BMW Adventure Maintenance coarse?
That sounds cool. Is that just s UK thing? I would be interested in that. Any links?
Forum: Thumpers 11-24-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 35,624
Views: 6,062,137
Posted By Ronin ADV
Check out the Yamalube webpage. If I remember,...

Check out the Yamalube webpage. If I remember, I'll take a picture later of the recommended "Lithium soap based grease" when I get back home.
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-24-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,388
Posted By Ronin ADV
I think you need some more height on that...

I think you need some more height on that windscreen. :lol3
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