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Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,331
Posted By VooDooDaddy
I thought this thread was about a 790cc build?

I thought this thread was about a 790cc build?
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,650
Posted By VooDooDaddy
If you are using a rim like what's on my DR (2.5"...

If you are using a rim like what's on my DR (2.5" width) I wouldn't advise using a 150/70-17. I think the 140/80 is pushing it, as in the rim draws the bead of the tire in pretty far, and makes the...
Forum: Ride reports 03-18-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2,640
Views: 483,340
Posted By VooDooDaddy
That statement should be on a giant billboard in...

That statement should be on a giant billboard in every town in the USA.

While I would never say I regret anything I have done or the decisions I have made, I will admit to getting entrenched in...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,650
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Ask and you shall receive my friend. Here is...

Ask and you shall receive my friend.

Here is a new Shinko 705 in a 140/80-17 mounted on my DR650 with a 2.5" wide rear wheel.

The width of the tire is 5.5" as mounted.

The height of the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 77,856
Views: 14,204,205
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Sorry, but not enough information... Was it...

Sorry, but not enough information...

Was it making noises when it 'stopped'?
Was it running when son turned it off, or did it die and refuse to re-start?
Did it stop violently or with a...
Forum: Thumpers 03-17-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Christalmighty...! If you are that much of a...

Christalmighty...!

If you are that much of a novice, then I highly, highly recommend you stay away from the inside of any motor. The ring end-gap is one of the most basic procedures of any engine...
Forum: Road warriors 03-16-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2,100
Views: 490,478
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Me on the dedicated track bike at Miller...

Me on the dedicated track bike at Miller Motorsports Park...

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c112/bladerunner70/Miller5-29-2011.jpg

And my street Bruiser in downtown Omaha...
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-16-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16,321
Views: 1,977,762
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Electric guitar strings of various diameters also...

Electric guitar strings of various diameters also work well in cleaning out funky/gunky jets...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-15-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3,952
Views: 168,518
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Exactly. My wife got out the Astro-glide,...and...

Exactly. My wife got out the Astro-glide,...and well, you already know how that turned out...:D
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-13-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3,952
Views: 168,518
Posted By VooDooDaddy
I plan to be out your way this riding season, and...

I plan to be out your way this riding season, and if in the area, I'll gladly take you up on your offer...

And believe me my friend, I feel your pain! I have a son about to turn 2yoa in 3 weeks,...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-11-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3,952
Views: 168,518
Posted By VooDooDaddy
While I would never tell you to give money to...

While I would never tell you to give money to anyone,...I would ask you to look at it in two different ways. 1). People helping John fund his trip, for many people including myself, is a way of...
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,122
Posted By VooDooDaddy
While I freely admit to never riding a DR650 with...

While I freely admit to never riding a DR650 with a pumper carb,... I must say I am not disappointed in any way with my DynoJetted BST40, opened/cut top airbox, Keintech mid-pipe and GixxerThou end...
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 77,856
Views: 14,204,205
Posted By VooDooDaddy
WD-40 works great for that exact purpose.

WD-40 works great for that exact purpose.
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Hey Planemanx, I am very happy for you. I...

Hey Planemanx,

I am very happy for you. I am so glad you got the beast back up and running without any further hiccups. Do you have a dealership in your area with a bike Dyno? If so, I would be...
Forum: Road warriors 03-03-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,964
Posted By VooDooDaddy
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c112/bladerunner...

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c112/bladerunner70/0701112318a_zps454f1d3b.jpg

I bought my Black Carbon new in the summer of 2011. At the time, I had a 2007 Monster S4R and had no intention of...
Forum: Ride reports 02-28-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 2,640
Views: 483,340
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Give me a break my friend,... It's difficult...

Give me a break my friend,...

It's difficult to run the mouse with my left hand....:D
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 77,856
Views: 14,204,205
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Yeah,...what he said.

Yeah,...what he said.
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 77,856
Views: 14,204,205
Posted By VooDooDaddy
I am a very experienced, amatuer mechanic who has...

I am a very experienced, amatuer mechanic who has build several motorcycles starting from a bare frame. I have owned 37 motorcycles in 17 years; I have roadraced for many years, and in that time...
Forum: Ride reports 02-25-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2,640
Views: 483,340
Posted By VooDooDaddy
How's the saying go? "Pizza is like sex,...When...

How's the saying go? "Pizza is like sex,...When it's good, it's pretty damn good, when it's bad, it's still pretty darn good."
Forum: Thumpers 02-25-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Can I get an Amen? While I do feel for...

Can I get an Amen?

While I do feel for Planemanx,...this is no one else's falt. As many have said, if anything this is a very valuable learning experience for him as well as many others watching...
Forum: Thumpers 02-25-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Pg. 5, post #65

Pg. 5, post #65
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
:wave That's why I mentioned the ring gap on...

:wave

That's why I mentioned the ring gap on pg. 5. post #65.
Forum: Thumpers 02-23-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 77,856
Views: 14,204,205
Posted By VooDooDaddy
This was also a question I posed to Planemanx in...

This was also a question I posed to Planemanx in his build-up thread. This was my guess as well. Ran the bike long enough to get it completely up to temp on a cold day, rings expanded without...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,508
Posted By VooDooDaddy
For god's sake if you do buy a KLR, please don't...

For god's sake if you do buy a KLR, please don't buy a post 2006. Holy hell the newer KLR's are some of the ugliest bikes I have ever seen.

IMHO, any bike should have some kind of 'cool factor'...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
To help pin-point the exact location of this...

To help pin-point the exact location of this "sound", get a long-handled screwdriver, place the handle against your ear hole and the business end resting firmly on several different places on the...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,508
Posted By VooDooDaddy
The short answer: DR650 No doohicky. ...

The short answer: DR650

No doohicky. Simple, air-cooled, very smooth at highway speed cuz its counterbalanced, easy to work on, parts available and unchanged since 1996, huge aftermarket...
Forum: Thumpers 02-20-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 168,204
Posted By VooDooDaddy
What rear tire are you using in this pic, and...

What rear tire are you using in this pic, and what size is it?
Forum: Thumpers 02-19-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,036
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Ignore it and ride it. There will be no...

Ignore it and ride it. There will be no stumbling, coughing, stalling or hesitation. I imagine this 'bubble' forms in most if not all fuel lines at some point, but most fuel lines are black, rubber...
Forum: Thumpers 02-19-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 77,856
Views: 14,204,205
Posted By VooDooDaddy
I use Diesel fuel to clean my air filter. The...

I use Diesel fuel to clean my air filter. The oil/dirt in the filter dissolves immediately. I keep a half gallon bottle of Diesel in my garage for cleaning the air filter and deep cleaning the...
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Joe it is.... Thanks

Joe it is....

Thanks
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Mr. Planemanx, Did you happen to measure the...

Mr. Planemanx,

Did you happen to measure the piston ring end gap before doing the final install? If so, was is spot on or did you have to open it up a little?

Thanks,

Trent
Forum: Thumpers 02-17-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 24,006
Posted By VooDooDaddy
I finally got the correct headlight bulb from DDM...

I finally got the correct headlight bulb from DDM Tuning, and just to make things easier on myself in the future, I had them send me a spare bulb for $12 extra. What I think is extremely nice about...
Forum: Thumpers 02-17-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 24,006
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Simply cut the female end off the lead in the...

Simply cut the female end off the lead in the picture, solder the power wire from your accessory outlet you bought to the black/white wire in your picture, and then solder in the ground wire from the...
Forum: Thumpers 02-17-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 77,856
Views: 14,204,205
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Cricky! Those have got to be the highest bars...

Cricky! Those have got to be the highest bars I've ever seen on a DR. Didn't know ape-hangers would be good on the DR650?
Forum: Ride reports 02-17-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2,640
Views: 483,340
Posted By VooDooDaddy
I believe he called his little Ford Bronco,...

I believe he called his little Ford Bronco, "Pepe"?

John, you mention quite often about how easy it is to just sit around and chill, and the locals have made it part of their lifestyle. Do you...
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Any idea of how much power the $1200 ported head...

Any idea of how much power the $1200 ported head with big valves would give vs. the stock head? Assuming you went the full-boogie with the 790 kit, stage 2 cam and so on...?

If it's only...
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Yeah, sorry 'bout that. Sometimes my reading...

Yeah, sorry 'bout that. Sometimes my reading comprehension ain't too good. I was thinking about doing the big bore and the stage 2 cam, but I think I'll just do like you and do the 790 kit first,...
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Great job Mr. Planemanx. I was on-the-fence...

Great job Mr. Planemanx.

I was on-the-fence about the 790 kit. Not anymore. I'm going to get this kit sent my way, post-haste. Have you had a chance to ride it yet? Impressions?

Did you...
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 77,856
Views: 14,204,205
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Been there, broke that..... ...

Been there, broke that.....

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c112/bladerunner70/DSCF3610_zps163ae84d.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 02-11-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,811
Posted By VooDooDaddy
Permatex makes a good gasket remover. You should...

Permatex makes a good gasket remover. You should be able to get it at just about any decent auto parts store. Have a look at the link below, especially post # 44.
...
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