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Forum: Old's Cool 04-10-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2,295
Views: 587,253
Posted By MrFurious
You still have that coffin in the yard? Just use...

You still have that coffin in the yard? Just use that and then you won't have to bring an air mattress or a tarp-tent. :evil
Forum: Old's Cool 04-08-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 2,295
Views: 587,253
Posted By MrFurious
Yeah, but he did it on an Indian Chief first. lol

Yeah, but he did it on an Indian Chief first. lol
Forum: Old's Cool 04-08-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 2,295
Views: 587,253
Posted By MrFurious
Doug, Doug, Doug.... I'm greatly...

Doug, Doug, Doug....

I'm greatly disappointed in you! How could the man who rode an Indian in the Cannonball and urinated on The Factory ever bring himself to ride a *cough* Harley *cough*...
Forum: Thumpers 12-11-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
I seem to recall another EFI bike having the...

I seem to recall another EFI bike having the exact same problem. Early year FJR1300's maybe? Had something to do with the ECU programming and not sure if the manufacturer ever owned up to it and...
Forum: Thumpers 12-08-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,659
Views: 302,943
Posted By MrFurious
Best Dual Sport Bikes has one in the works, but...

Best Dual Sport Bikes has one in the works, but if I read their site right they're going to be $100. That's pretty spendy for a foam air filter!
Forum: Thumpers 11-30-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 1,659
Views: 302,943
Posted By MrFurious
This is a common problem when it comes to welded...

This is a common problem when it comes to welded parts. The main plate is likely cut out on a CNC plasma table - including the mouting holes. Then it goes into a roller press to have the curve put...
Forum: Thumpers 11-29-2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 1,659
Views: 302,943
Posted By MrFurious
Perfect! I've been wondering how the red...

Perfect! I've been wondering how the red skidplate would look like on the bike. You called in sick to work today so you could install it and snap us some pic's, right? :deal
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
You trying to tell me these new-fangled bikes...

You trying to tell me these new-fangled bikes have throttle positions other than Off and WFO? What will they come up with next? :lol3
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
Deleted: Duplicate post - DB error

Deleted: Duplicate post - DB error
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
Duplicate post - DB Error

Duplicate post - DB Error
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
Wow, how'd I miss that chart? :dunno

Wow, how'd I miss that chart? :dunno
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
One could easily make shims for the upper clamp,...

One could easily make shims for the upper clamp, but hard to say if the lower has enough meat to be bored out 1mm and still retain sufficient strength.
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
So lets see here.... Skidplates available -...

So lets see here....

Skidplates available - check
Big-bore Kits on the way - check
Fuel controller available - check
Aftermarket exhaust available - check
Custom rear shock available - check
...
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
Will be interesting to see how the 250L's cooling...

Will be interesting to see how the 250L's cooling system handles the big-bore kits given it only has one radiator compared to the KLX's two. I'm guessing we're going to see higher temps and possibly...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-26-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
I find it a bit amusing that so many are trying...

I find it a bit amusing that so many are trying to convince me to get a WRR (mostly those who own one). Are you guys working on commission for Yamaha parts sales now or something? :lol3



I...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-26-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
Yeah, the WRR is the power king in stock trim,...

Yeah, the WRR is the power king in stock trim, and it also has the best stock suspension. The KLX has been around long enough that it has plenty of performance upgrades available to make it...
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
They simplified the U.S. tool kit to save weight...

They simplified the U.S. tool kit to save weight as everyone was bitching about how porky the CRF250L was before they even started shipping them here. :lol3
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-26-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
Main reason is that they're damned near...

Main reason is that they're damned near impossible to find - especially within a reasonable distance and for a realistic price. Plus everybody and their brother, sister and cousin has a WRR on here,...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-26-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
Price mainly. I just can't justify spending...

Price mainly. I just can't justify spending $6700 on a WRR given how I'll use it. For what the WRR costs new I can buy the CRF and do all the performance mods and upgrade the suspension and still...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-26-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
Stopped in at the local Honda/Kawasaki dealer...

Stopped in at the local Honda/Kawasaki dealer this morning to take gander at the two-fiddy's. They had both a CRF250L and KLX250S on hand for direct comparison and I definitely like the Honda...
Forum: Thumpers 11-25-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
No need to PM me, just get ahold of the guys at...

No need to PM me, just get ahold of the guys at www.bestdualsportbikes.com as they're the ones who have done the work putting the goodies together.
Forum: Thumpers 11-25-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
It's not your comments about the bike per se, but...

It's not your comments about the bike per se, but rather your attitude in general. You don't like it...we get that and that's fine. Every bike won't be perfect for every person - that's why we have...
Forum: Thumpers 11-17-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,735
Posted By MrFurious
+100! Nothing like an arrogant, self-righteous,...

+100! Nothing like an arrogant, self-righteous, self-proclaimed internet-know-it-all sticking his/her nose into something they know little to nothing about, have zero first-hand experience with, and...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-16-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
You missed the part where it's not really what I...

You missed the part where it's not really what I want. If it were a DR350SE or a 96 or newer XR250L at that price it would have been relocated to my garage yesterday morning.



Those were my...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-15-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
Ok, someone needs to snag this so it won't...

Ok, someone needs to snag this so it won't continue to tempt me. Not really what I'm looking for or want, but at that price I'm real tempted to buy it just to relist it on here and make an easy...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-06-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
I really don't see the huge advantage of the WRR...

I really don't see the huge advantage of the WRR over the KLX250S, especially when you can get the 351 kit and larger carb for it and still be well under the price of the WRR. Yes you loose the...
Forum: Thumpers 11-03-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
The increased rigidity/stiffness of the USD forks...

The increased rigidity/stiffness of the USD forks is exactly why a lot of people don't like them. Ask any seasoned pro who was still riding in the late 1980's and they'll tell you they hated - yes...
Forum: Thumpers 11-03-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
Give me a of 49mm conventional fork off a 1996-98...

Give me a of 49mm conventional fork off a 1996-98 Suzuki RM 125/250 and I'll be a happy man. USD forks came into fashion at the tail end of the 1980's, a few years after I made the jump to a 125cc...
Forum: Thumpers 11-02-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
Good article, but they to used the "sharpie'd"...

Good article, but they to used the "sharpie'd" dyno chart. Working in the advertising/marketing world I tend to take it a littler personally when some company (any company) makes claims and then try...
Forum: Thumpers 10-31-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
I'd be a little leary of the HP claims with this...

I'd be a little leary of the HP claims with this kit. Below is their "supposed" dyno chart showing the HP gains on their website, but look at it closely. I'll give you a hint: upper left corner. ...
Forum: Thumpers 10-30-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
Ok, given that data and using the formula here...

Ok, given that data and using the formula here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_%28vehicle%29), it appears the stock spring rate should be right around 744 ibf/in (pound force per inch). To...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-30-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
Biggest thing you need is the O.D., the I.D., and...

Biggest thing you need is the O.D., the I.D., and the overall length of the stock spring. Call any aftermarket suspension wizard with that information, bikes weight and your weight and they should...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-30-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
Don't you just hate when it takes you so long to...

Don't you just hate when it takes you so long to figure out how to do something that you totally forget why you wanted to do it in the first place. :lol3

Glad to see the Hilljack Spring...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-30-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
Have to agree with Meef on this one. Doesn't...

Have to agree with Meef on this one. Doesn't appear he was going too fast or riding recklessly. Did the guy mess up by hamming it up for the camera? Sure. Does that warrant "dumbass" status? ...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-30-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
Snowing here but not sticking thank God. Kinda...

Snowing here but not sticking thank God. Kinda slick out as it was sleeting when I ran out to get breakfast at 6:30 this morning. Other than that all is well on the western front.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-28-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
I didn't experience any kind of mood swings or...

I didn't experience any kind of mood swings or weird dreams. Now I feel cheated!
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-28-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
I didn't experience any withdraw symptoms - at...

I didn't experience any withdraw symptoms - at least nothing that was noticeable. Then again, now that you mention it...that is about the time that third eye started to emerge in the center of my...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-28-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
I took it for 9 weeks. First week was just...

I took it for 9 weeks. First week was just working up to the full dose before you actually quit smoking, then 4 weeks on the full dose. I was doing good at this point and wasn't having any major...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-28-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 59,599
Views: 4,455,047
Posted By MrFurious
+1 on the Chantix I was a 2-pack/day smoker...

+1 on the Chantix

I was a 2-pack/day smoker and it worked like a charm - just as advertised. Chantix takes care of the physical additions, but you still need to overcome the mental habits of...
Forum: Thumpers 10-27-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 639,344
Posted By MrFurious
That's EXACTLY what I've been wondering as it...

That's EXACTLY what I've been wondering as it would make for a fairly cheap upgrade to a full adjustable rear shock. You'd still need to swap the spring and do a revalve to make it a little more...
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