Forum: Road warriors
01-13-2013, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 1,306
Views: 190,092
Windshield upgrade
Just installed a Cee Bailey Ultra Tour Domed Windshield on my 2011 Silver Connie.
Makes all the difference in the world. I`m 6ft tall and the stock shield produced some buffeting and wind noise....
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Forum: Equipment
12-08-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 8,330
Bilt
You get what you pay for, and your not paying much.
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Forum: Equipment
10-29-2012, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,684
First Gear
I have the Katmandu Jacket and pants. Well made / Good fit / Waterproof.
Nuff said!
Ride on.
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Forum: Day Trippin'
10-27-2012, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,530
Klr
Looks a little dangerous riding with a load like that.
Be careful man.
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Forum: Airheads
10-04-2012, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 470
Bleeding
Thanks everyone for the input. I did clean everything out ( restored the bike ) rebuilt the brake pedal pump - got new brake lines - etc... I like the reverse bleed idea , especially because I only...
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Forum: Airheads
10-02-2012, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 470
Rear Brake Bleeding
Any trick to getting all the air out of the rear brake caliper on a R100S? Pedal is still a little soft. Rebuilt the cylinder - pads are good. I took the whole unit apart and it seems to me that the...
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Forum: Airheads
09-21-2012, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,193
Boyer
Thanks everyone for your input. I think I`ll keep the points/ condenser set up and just carry a spare with me. The bike is running good now - so why mess with success!
September in NJ is a GREAT...
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Forum: Airheads
09-13-2012, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,193
Boyer Ignition on a R100S
Thinking of upgrading to a Boyer Ignition on my '78 R100S for reliability and dependability. Is the install easy enough, and worth the cost? Nothing against points/ condenser, etc.... but I have 2...
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Forum: Airheads
04-27-2012, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,233
Paint Job
Thanks everyone for the help. Looking into the Heritage shop.
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Forum: Airheads
04-23-2012, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,233
Bmw r100s paint job
Just purchased a 1978 BMW R100S in need of a little TLC. Runs good, needs cosmetics. The stock paint job was a nice Red Smoke Metallic/ Red Metallic 2 tone. Anyone know of a good paint shop that can...
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-19-2012, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,687
Cheaper online
Just booked a room in Boston. Got it $47.00 cheaper per night on Booking.com. Multiply by 4 nights - $188.00 savings!
Thats dinner and drinks baby!:freaky
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-19-2012, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,965
Best Bang for $
Go with the Concours. Reliable , Comfortable ( even for 2 ), Great road manners.
Good Luck!
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Forum: Road warriors
02-20-2012, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,979
C14
I bought a leftover 2011 in Atomic Silver. The revised C14 ( 2010 and newer ) has corrected just about every issue everyone has listed here. NO heat issue`s at all anymore. Handling is great, ABS -...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-18-2011, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 5,048
Views: 4,411,956
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-18-2011, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 755
Views: 143,123
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-18-2011, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 9,293
Views: 3,396,904
Here`s Mine
Here`s one from my recent trip to Yellowstone / Jackson Hole / Cody.
btw - my initials are MH.
This country ROCKS!!!!!
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-13-2011, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 1,359
Views: 103,349
Marlinton BYOB
A man`s gotta eat. Cooked this up in a nice park I found.
Yum.
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-13-2011, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 1,359
Views: 103,349
Wva byob
Had a GREAT TIME at the BYOB! Good people, great roads. Overall put about 1300 miles on the KLR. Came back to Jersey the scenic route. Gonna miss those roads, Rt# 250 is a BLAST!!! Thanks to everyone...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
05-24-2011, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 658
Trip Advice
Great tips so far! Thanks to all and keep them coming!
Red Lodge sounds like a must do.
Mike
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
05-22-2011, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 658
Yellowstone Trip must see info
Doing a 10 day yellowstone trip in about 2 months and would appreciate any info on " must see " things aside from the obvious ,old faithful - etc....
I have a couple days of free time from the tour...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-17-2011, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 1,359
Views: 103,349
WVA - Marlinton
Hey, I`m in central jersey, meeting up with someone in Pennsylvania and taking the TWV Trail down.( scenic / offroad ) We are leaving on Thursday, camping overnight and arriving in Marlinton on...
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Forum: Regional forums
05-12-2011, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 6,132
T Shirt
You can put me in for 1 - XL.
Will do the paypal thang.
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Forum: Equipment
03-23-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 842,916
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Forum: Thumpers
03-21-2011, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
flashers
Thank`s everyone for pitching in with the helpful info. Picked up a variable load relay, works great.:D Again, Much thanks.
Here`s to SPRING........:clap
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2011, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2011, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
LED lights
Just to clarify my situation, These LED`s are NOT being used as blinkers.They are being used as additional trail lighting, wired to an on / off switch. My issue is that the stock flasher on a KLR is...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2011, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
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Forum: Thumpers
03-14-2011, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
Blinker Relay Advice
Just picked up 2 LED lights from sanjon here in ADV world. AWESOME! I removed my front turn signals from my 08 KLR650 ( no bike inspections in jersey anymore) and installed the LED`s in the turn...
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Forum: Equipment
03-09-2011, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 763
LED`s
Thanks for the response guy`s. I ordered a pair of the LED`s yesterday. Look`s like they will do just fine. Thanks again.
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Forum: Equipment
03-07-2011, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 763
Lights
Thanks. How did you mount them? Any pictures?
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Forum: Equipment
03-07-2011, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 763
Fog/Running light options
Hey, I`m looking for some help in selecting some running lights for my 2008 KLR650.I would use them for extra illumination on the trails if I don`t make it to camp before dark, etc...My head is...
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-06-2011, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,453
Road Trip
First and Foremost- Get comfortable with your bike. Learn how to handle it. Throttle response/steering/braking etc..... If your not "familiar " with your bike you open yourself up to a lot more...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-06-2011, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,094
Tires
I`ve had good luck with Metzeler Karoo 2 tires. They seem to be a little more aggressive in the dirt.
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-06-2011, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 455
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-06-2011, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 455
Central Jersey Woods run
Had to get out on the bike to blow off some steam and ended up bashing some trails not far from me in central jersey. Felt good to throw the bike around a little.Here`s a few pix`s.
PS - Marlinton,...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-25-2011, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,929
Pole securing
You could try a ratchet strap on those poles too. Winch it down nice and tight!
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Forum: Trip Planning
02-08-2011, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,262
Fuel
Rotopax , They lay flat , are stackable and unlike MSR Dromedary bags, they are made for Gasoline transporting.
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Forum: Trip Planning
02-07-2011, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,798
Solo
And as someone has mentioned before, Riding solo makes you focus a little more, You really "lock in" on yourself and your machine because you are in TOTAL control of EVERY situation. ( Well most of...
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Forum: Trip Planning
02-07-2011, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,798
Solo
I used to ride with a group. 45 minute piss break. Half hour hanging around getting gas.Walk around for an hour and a half trying to find a place "everyone" agrees upon for dinner. The guy in front...
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Forum: Trip Planning
02-06-2011, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 29,669
Camp food
How about kabasi? Vacuum sealed at the store. Bust it open, grill it until it cracks open ( YUM! ) Serve with crackers ,a nice spicy mustard and of course your favorite libation :evil Simple
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