Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2013, 02:37 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-05-2012, 07:35 AM
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The cam chain tensioner gasket is a common oil...
The cam chain tensioner gasket is a common oil leak point, and you'd be surprised how much of the engine gets a light film of oil when the CCT gasket fails. Must be blown around by the wind when...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-03-2012, 05:12 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-23-2012, 08:11 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-17-2012, 05:17 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-12-2012, 07:16 PM
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If you're talking about a real race supermoto,...
If you're talking about a real race supermoto, sure. But a low-tech dirtbike/dualsport with 17" wheels can be had for a VERY reasonable price.
I have $6K total in both of my bikes, one bought new...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-11-2012, 06:38 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-04-2012, 10:47 AM
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There aren't a lot of knobbies to replace the...
There aren't a lot of knobbies to replace the 110-17 on the front, unfortunately, so the PO did the best s/he could. Some good street tires should fix your high speed wobbles.
I'd miss the torque...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-04-2012, 10:10 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-04-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Thumpers
10-14-2012, 09:24 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
10-14-2012, 07:53 PM
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780 for sale in Seattle area
No affiliation, but I might give this one a test ride. :evil
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/mcy/3303257537.html
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Forum: Beasts
10-14-2012, 01:01 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2012, 07:08 AM
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12K mi for timing chain, slider, and gear...
12K mi for timing chain, slider, and gear replacement on the 630, IIRC.
http://www.husqvarnamotorcycles.com.au/files/editor_upload/File/Manual/manual_2011_sms_630.pdf
It's in the appendix...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2012, 06:52 AM
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10K km ~ 6k mi. My commute is 36 mi/day * 250...
10K km ~ 6k mi. My commute is 36 mi/day * 250 days/yr = 9K mi. And then there are the weekends. Not too hard to run up 12K mi/yr. Don't have the space for a "commuter" bike and a "weekend" bike, and...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-29-2012, 10:24 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
09-29-2012, 11:40 AM
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Husky 610SM for sale PNW
This might be a good deal for someone looking for a Husky SM. A new Cycleworks fuel pump is only about $130. I'm too lazy to change cam chains twice a year or I would be all over this.
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Forum: Thumpers
09-27-2012, 09:38 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
09-24-2012, 08:18 AM
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Here's a good (but incomplete) summary of...
Here's a good (but incomplete) summary of measured weight/performance numbers:
http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/technical/2012JanPerfIndx.pdf
The 2 DR650s tested came in very close to Suzuki's...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-23-2012, 07:04 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
09-23-2012, 07:03 AM
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Views: 934
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Forum: Thumpers
09-22-2012, 08:13 AM
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Curb weight and hp/torque numbers
I have accumulated the figures below from a variety of sources, so take them with a grain of salt. Many people will lighten the bike with aftermarket exhaust, but make it heavier with handguards,...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-05-2012, 03:56 PM
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sidestand switch
If the sidestand switch is open with the bike in gear, the starter won't turn over. For the gory details and fixes:
http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3899268&postcount=2300
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Forum: Thumpers
09-05-2012, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 77,892
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Among other possibilities, check your sidestand...
Among other possibilities, check your sidestand switch (if it hasn't been bypassed already). The spring on the sidestand weakens over time, and a bump while riding can open the switch and kill the...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-04-2012, 08:27 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
09-03-2012, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 516
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I live in your neck of the woods and run the...
I live in your neck of the woods and run the Laminar Lip on my DR650 supermoto. Works like a charm for the freeway segment of my commute -- keeps wind off my chest, with my helmet in clean air. I...
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Forum: Beasts
08-27-2012, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 8
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Easy enough to roll your own -- plenty of...
Easy enough to roll your own -- plenty of suitable dirtbikes from mild to wild as a base. A set of 17" wheels, a bigger front brake disc and a steel brake line, and maybe some suspension work, and...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-26-2012, 07:25 PM
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Unless I miss my guess, any leftover (or used)...
Unless I miss my guess, any leftover (or used) CRF230Ls are going to be deeply discounted because of the availability of the 250L. Don't expect to pay more for the 230 than the 250 -- get whichever...
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Forum: Beasts
08-26-2012, 05:03 PM
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Forum: Road warriors
08-23-2012, 05:39 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
08-22-2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 77,892
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Here's a good compendium:
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Here's a good compendium:
http://dalefranks.com/cycles/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2012JanPerfIndx.pdf
Shows the DR650 0-60 in the mid 5s, 1/4 mile in the (very) low 14s.
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Forum: Thumpers
08-19-2012, 11:27 AM
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The CRF230L is about 50 pounds lighter,...
The CRF230L is about 50 pounds lighter, air-cooled, carbureted, and has about 2/3 the hp of the 250. Has Honda even made a 230L since 2009? Carbureted air-cooled engines are harder to make...
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Forum: Beasts
08-12-2012, 04:48 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
08-03-2012, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 56
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Forum: Thumpers
08-03-2012, 02:29 PM
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-23-2012, 02:46 PM
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-23-2012, 02:30 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
07-19-2012, 07:53 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
07-19-2012, 07:17 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
07-10-2012, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,259
Best thread cleanup tool ever:
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Best thread cleanup tool ever:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/profile.php?do=ignorelist
Starve those trolls of the attention they crave!
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