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Forum: Alaska 05-02-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Anyone taking the Ferry May 17th?

I'm hopping on the ferry at Bellingham May 17th, anyone going to be joining me?
Forum: Americas 02-26-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 310
Posted By FistFullofDirt
No don't mind at all, it is going to be peatland...

No don't mind at all, it is going to be peatland research. The university has had a program there since the 80s that I will be working on. Getting sent there from Michigan Tech/Forest service. Right...
Forum: Americas 02-26-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 310
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Hmm that is a good point maybe I should go West...

Hmm that is a good point maybe I should go West in the states for a while and then North.

Is the Alcan kind of the not cool route? My boss has driven up there many times and said that some roads...
Forum: Americas 02-25-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 310
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Where to start?

So. I applied for a summer job in Fairbanks Alaska for ten weeks, and I just got it. (!!!!!!!!!!)

This of course means that I now have to figure out how to get there on my motorcycle. The only...
Forum: Equipment 10-17-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,962
Posted By FistFullofDirt
I am using these right now... ...

I am using these right now...
http://shop.hammarhead.com/products/hammarhead-vmx-gloves


...and really like them. They were nicer in the summer than now however, it is starting to get cold...
Forum: Equipment 10-16-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,468
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Have had a set of Darien jacket and pants for all...

Have had a set of Darien jacket and pants for all summer now, and I would say that they work well. I would argue that the jacket is pretty ugly, but it is waterproof and has lots of good pockets. It...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-05-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 20,196
Posted By FistFullofDirt
I was thinking about that crack on the engine...

I was thinking about that crack on the engine mount. When I was a kid one of the engine mounts on our mini enduro broke off, and after it was welded back up my dad put softer bolts on the mounts. The...
Forum: Beasts 06-05-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 347
Posted By FistFullofDirt
British Customs High header kit

Howdy folks, just wondering if anyone is running or has run a set of british customs high headers on their triumph. I was thinking about adding them to my bike (scrambler), but figured opinions...
Forum: Old's Cool 06-01-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,700
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Well 1300 seems a little steep, but the prices on...

Well 1300 seems a little steep, but the prices on these 70s Honda machines have gone through the roof. If the muffler is still in good shape that could be a huge selling point. Not easy to find, I...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-18-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,360
Views: 362,048
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Thank you much DoubleBit!

Thank you much DoubleBit!
Forum: Old's Cool 03-18-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,360
Views: 362,048
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Tire size -xl 175

Sorry to interupt a good build thread here, just a quick question

Looking for new tires for a 74 xl 175, and I think / what I have found out is that the front should be a 2.75 x 21, and the rear...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-07-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Thanks for the advice, I have been seeing tons of...

Thanks for the advice, I have been seeing tons of brands out there and wasn't sure which way to go.

That TS185 is a pretty fun bike!
Forum: Old's Cool 03-06-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Rear shock replacement?

Hey folks, just wondering if any of you could shed some light on an idea of mine.

I have a 74 Honda xl 175 that I have been planning on doing some trail riding on this summer, and I would like to...
Forum: Hacks 02-28-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 29,486
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Awww sad that it got left out to rust. Hope to...

Awww sad that it got left out to rust. Hope to see it on the road again soon!:clap
Forum: Equipment 07-24-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,823
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Holy Crap! and a Cell phone-rib cracker? I am now...

Holy Crap! and a Cell phone-rib cracker? I am now starting to check my pockets before heading out!
Forum: Equipment 07-23-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,823
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Anyone ever get stabbed by stuff in pockets?

So I was adjusting my chain the other day and at some point I put a wrench in my back pocket and forgot about it. Later on I sat down and that wrench tore a hole right through my jeans. Damn.

It...
Forum: Equipment 03-31-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,038
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Thanks for the help on this one guys, I could...

Thanks for the help on this one guys, I could always exchange the jacket if it didn't fit, but that is kind of a hassle here at school. I think I might go with the medium in Don't-Hit-Me Yellow.
Forum: Equipment 03-29-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,038
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Question Olympia AST 2 Size question

Well after much deliberation I think that I have decided on the Olympia AST 2 jacket, and I was looking for a little advice on the sizing.
I have read that the Medium is for the 5'3'' to 5'10'' and...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-27-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,502
Posted By FistFullofDirt
That is awesome in one way, and really sucks in...

That is awesome in one way, and really sucks in another.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-27-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,108
Posted By FistFullofDirt
I live in Houghton now that I go to Tech, looking...

I live in Houghton now that I go to Tech, looking forward to riding here this summer!
Forum: Hacks 05-28-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Yeah, that 175 rig is what I had in mind. ...

Yeah, that 175 rig is what I had in mind.

I'm not quite sure what that swing axle is... I'll investigate further and see if it is simple to build.

It looks like I'm going to have to go dig...
Forum: Hacks 05-26-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Homebuilt help

This summer I am thinking about building myself a sidecar, to make my motorcycle more usefull around town and.... who am I kidding, I've got a list of girls a mile long that would love a ride.:deal ...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-06-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 601
Posted By FistFullofDirt
I like this X class deal, seems like something...

I like this X class deal, seems like something that I could do without looking to foolish.
And only $10!
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-06-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 601
Posted By FistFullofDirt
I'm interested in the vintage classes because the...

I'm interested in the vintage classes because the the bike I'm riding is an '82 XR200. I guess any race would do, but I think it would be more fun to see some of the older stuff.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-04-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 601
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Vintage racing in MN

Hello everybody out there in ADV land,
I'm looking to get into some vintage racing this summer in MN, so I'm throwing out a line to see if anybody else does this. Something like cross country or...
Forum: Thumpers 04-02-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Question XR 200 kickstarter repair

I have an '82 XR 200 with a broken kickstarter, and I'm wondering what kind of job it is to repair. It still works I would say 3/4 of the way around, then sometimes it "slips" at the top of a kick...
Forum: Thumpers 03-27-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 395
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Question XR 200 doesn't run worth a sack of... whatever isn't worth much

... Like the US dollar, for instance
Anyways, got a '82 XR 200. The problem is that when you try and turn the idle down to a reasonable rpm, the thing just stalls. I'm thinking that maybe it has sat...
Forum: Equipment 03-23-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 588
Posted By FistFullofDirt
O'neal Typhoon Enduro jacket

The O'neal Typhoon enduro jacket
I searched this a little bit on ADV, didn't see anything so I'll start one off.


Does anybody have one of these? I think I would like to see one in person, it...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-21-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By FistFullofDirt
If you can find somebody that could tell you how...

If you can find somebody that could tell you how big the carb should be, you might be able to source a Mikuni one instead of stock. My XL 175 has a mikuni instead of the honda one, and it runs just...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By FistFullofDirt
I don't know what all the 210cc kit has going for...

I don't know what all the 210cc kit has going for it. I *think* I read that you take the motor apart, let it sit on the workbench for 5 years and when you put it back together it feels like you have...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By FistFullofDirt
well... that sort of isn't the stock pipe... Not...

well... that sort of isn't the stock pipe... Not sure what it is supposed to be on, but my dad found it on ebay for me after I bought it. The bottom was rusted out so I welded that back up, and made...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Time to do something different with the old standby

http://fistfullofdirt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Honda-xl175/DSCN1897/811213044_cFn53-L.jpg


This gem here is an '74-5-6ish XL 175. It needs new rings (don't we all). So while its sitting around...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-07-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,477
Posted By FistFullofDirt
I love the look in that last picture. ...

I love the look in that last picture.

"Dammit, I just made it over that log without crashing."
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-07-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,576
Posted By FistFullofDirt
I read this, and then went out and tried it on...

I read this, and then went out and tried it on the little honda enduro.


SOOO fun! I just whooshed along for maybe a mile, and when I ran out of speed, I just hit the kickstarter and got going...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-07-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,477
Posted By FistFullofDirt
:rofl hahahahahahahaha 'adjust the suspension'...

:rofl hahahahahahahaha 'adjust the suspension' thats classic. If I had a bike that could do that, I might not have a problem in the first place. The rear suspension is basically two springs.

its...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-07-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,477
Posted By FistFullofDirt
How do you ride over large things?

I was practicing riding over some logs the other day, and after a couple of wipe outs I decided I was going about things wrong. I would approach said log, wind up the bike, blip the throttle, pull up...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-07-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Sportwheels

So I need some mirrors for a honda, And I'm wondering if I should waste my time with sportwheels. It is cool to see the wheel mountain(s) and all of the other stuff, but they honestly have no idea...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-22-2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 348
Posted By FistFullofDirt
No food eh? well, I guess I could help anyways. ...

No food eh? well, I guess I could help anyways.

Where are you supposed to put your trail sticker(s)? I think last time I put them on the front forks but now I have a plate. I think one goes...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-22-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 348
Posted By FistFullofDirt
oh, right, I suppose you would need the time to...

oh, right, I suppose you would need the time to mark trails and things.
I'm so used to going off snowmobiling as soon as we get a decent snow. But thats usually ditch type stuff.

How far away...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-19-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 348
Posted By FistFullofDirt
Question How are the trails in MN?

I'm thinking about venturing out for a little warm up ride over spring break in two weeks. How are the trails in central MN?
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