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Forum: Australia 06-16-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 2,783,257
Posted By griffo1962
Thor 50/50 boots Size 8

These are my sons' and he's out grown them.
They are in fair condition and have not really been worn that much as shown by the sole. He has scratched the buckles and managed to break the lower strap...
Forum: Australia 06-14-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
yep, It will go more than 100km/hr :evil

yep, It will go more than 100km/hr :evil
Forum: Ride reports 05-16-2013, 03:34 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 73,698
Posted By griffo1962
me either :rofl

me either :rofl
Forum: Australia 04-27-2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,286
Posted By griffo1962
if you still have the stock rear shock it is too...

if you still have the stock rear shock it is too soft and also has almost no damping, so your rear tyre as probably munched the plate
Forum: Australia 04-25-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
a lot of guys like the mitas.....

a lot of guys like the mitas.....
Forum: Australia 04-25-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,993
Posted By griffo1962
+1....... :huh

+1....... :huh
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By griffo1962
yep, but take care that the rubber is located...

yep, but take care that the rubber is located correctly :evil
Forum: Australia 04-21-2013, 01:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,463
Posted By griffo1962
think that's 'sposed to be down further below the...

think that's 'sposed to be down further below the swingarm...... i'll go check mine later

edit.. it runs along the sub frame below the seat and the down behind the engine with the carb overflow
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By griffo1962
'87, still do..... top heaviness ...

'87, still do.....

top heaviness

versatility, ergos, it's vintage :lol3
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By griffo1962
yep, that's it. just watch their postage...

yep, that's it. just watch their postage costs............... :evil
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 642
Posted By griffo1962
do they fog?? my big problem is fogging of my...

do they fog?? my big problem is fogging of my glasses......
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By griffo1962
price sounds about right, got a link??

price sounds about right, got a link??
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,922
Posted By griffo1962
i like my thor 50/50's but they're not...

i like my thor 50/50's but they're not waterproof...... and discontinued :cry
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7,167
Views: 561,179
Posted By griffo1962
HD part is much cheaper, search on ebay.....

HD part is much cheaper, search on ebay.....
Forum: The Garage 04-19-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 976
Posted By griffo1962
a lot of guys down here use them, never heard any...

a lot of guys down here use them, never heard any of them say this.......
Forum: Australia 04-19-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,646
Posted By griffo1962
+1, me too...... :norton

+1, me too...... :norton
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,629
Posted By griffo1962
there's a "port" for the tube on both of the...

there's a "port" for the tube on both of the shoulder straps..... i have an r15 & an r20:1drink
Forum: Equipment 04-17-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,362
Posted By griffo1962
i like the high waist, it keeps the wind off your...

i like the high waist, it keeps the wind off your kidneys.... i wear mine with suspenders instead of the belt :evil otherwise i would have the same problem you did.
Forum: Australia 04-16-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By griffo1962
bugger!! i'm unable to ride atm..... hopefully...

bugger!! i'm unable to ride atm..... hopefully someone else can help :ear
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4,768
Views: 939,232
Posted By griffo1962
+1 can you feel them with your fingernail??

+1

can you feel them with your fingernail??
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8,016
Views: 1,809,841
Posted By griffo1962
guts told me they don't do one, sc wanted too...

guts told me they don't do one, sc wanted too many $$ and the whole seat sent to them for me.......and sargeant wanted $$$$$:huh, this was some time ago so things may have changed :wink:
Forum: Australia 04-13-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
i wouldn't........:evil

i wouldn't........:evil
Forum: Australia 04-05-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
jns was offering a group buy over on the klr...

jns was offering a group buy over on the klr site.....

good call with the tank, don't forget the safari option
Forum: The Garage 03-27-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By griffo1962
you're supposed to squeeze it all out and then...

you're supposed to squeeze it all out and then let it air dry........... :wink:
Forum: Thumpers 03-14-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By griffo1962
as someone who has owned a KLR650 for more than...

as someone who has owned a KLR650 for more than 20 yrs (the same one) and worked on dozens of them (mainly new gen ones now) I am NOT guessing. As I pointed out moving the throttle cables behind the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-14-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By griffo1962
I doubt you will be able to re-route the clutch...

I doubt you will be able to re-route the clutch cable behind the triple clamp, the throttle cables, yes, but the clutch cable, no....

good luck with it.

also be careful when you have moved the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By griffo1962
I'm pretty sure the most you can raise the bars...

I'm pretty sure the most you can raise the bars on a new gen KLR is 25mm without going to custom cables. My first gen has 75mm of rise with stock cables. :wink:
Forum: Australia 03-11-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,463
Posted By griffo1962
So far (ride around the block) they are great. It...

So far (ride around the block) they are great. It sits up much more in the front end and doesn't sink in the back. Will get it dialled in properly before this weekend and see if changes much. I'm a...
Forum: Australia 03-11-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
sounds like vapour lock. try popping the fuel cap...

sounds like vapour lock. try popping the fuel cap open next time it does it....
Forum: Australia 03-11-2013, 03:28 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
I doubt you need a carb heater in North Qld.........

I doubt you need a carb heater in North Qld...... :D 1 less thing to go wrong once it is gone. :evil
Forum: The Garage 03-10-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 887
Posted By griffo1962
Nope, it's counter intuitive I know but heating...

Nope, it's counter intuitive I know but heating the head actually increases the size of the hole.... :evil
Forum: Australia 03-10-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
+1 my '87 doesn't have it but all the later...

+1

my '87 doesn't have it but all the later model bikes I have worked on do. My KLX250 also has one (for now :evil)
Forum: Australia 03-10-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,463
Posted By griffo1962
New Fork springs and shock spring

Well I spent a few hrs this weekend fitting new Teknik fork springs and shock spring to the KLX. Boy, it makes a big difference to the ride height. The front end sits up much more and the rear end is...
Forum: Australia 03-09-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
Klrrr 2013

For anybody that doesn't know....

The 2013 KLRRR is on this year at Nymboida Canoe Centre on 23-24th March. More info over on that KLR site.... :D

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Forum: Australia 03-08-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
Rob I use a big syringe and very carefully...

Rob

I use a big syringe and very carefully "inject" the fluid from the bottom. :D this pushes the air out the top. You may need to gently pull the lever in some of the way.
Forum: Australia 03-07-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 766
Posted By griffo1962
idiot.... :eek1

idiot.... :eek1
Forum: The Garage 03-07-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By griffo1962
contact John and ask about postage to the US.......

contact John and ask about postage to the US.... :evil
Forum: The Garage 03-07-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By griffo1962
terra-x :evil ...

terra-x :evil

http://terra-x.com.au/chainbreaker/

no association, just a very happy user :clap
Forum: Australia 02-26-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By griffo1962
bugger!! condolences to his family :cry

bugger!! condolences to his family :cry
Forum: Australia 02-19-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 137,848
Posted By griffo1962
very nicely done..... maybe one day something...

very nicely done..... maybe one day something similar for mine :evil
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