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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-16-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,630
Posted By wingnut11
Had to fix this for you.:D

Had to fix this for you.:D
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By wingnut11
Listen to this advice or you'll be buying a new...

Listen to this advice or you'll be buying a new one. Also remember aluminum does NOT glow when it gets hot.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-09-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2,596
Views: 100,896
Posted By wingnut11
?

Hey bernuski, I have a question. I thought some sections of the soo line trail was open to bikes less than 800cc? I'm asking because my parents have a lake place near there that I'm free to use any...
Forum: Americas 05-09-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 471
Posted By wingnut11
I never really solved that problem with an...

I never really solved that problem with an iphone, I got an android phone which lets you sign into your google maps account so you can look at them on your phone. Some phones will allow you to...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-08-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 454
Posted By wingnut11
Sort of I'm not really a gps user, I can look at...

Sort of I'm not really a gps user, I can look at those but don't have anything to load those into. I don't even think I have a program to view gps files.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-08-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 454
Posted By wingnut11
Any recommendations for someone on a big bike who...

Any recommendations for someone on a big bike who likes riding on sand? Planning on being up there about two weeks from now. I already have something resembling a plan, but wouldn't mind some tips or...
Forum: Americas 05-07-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 471
Posted By wingnut11
Have you tried the create a map function on...

Have you tried the create a map function on google maps? I don't use the get directions function.
Go to google maps, then click the my places button. You should then see a create map button. This...
Forum: Americas 05-01-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 471
Posted By wingnut11
Read this.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=867379

Read this thread, hope it helps you.
Forum: Racing 04-24-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2,274
Views: 277,951
Posted By wingnut11
Okay I kept thinking about this last night. So...

Okay I kept thinking about this last night. So let's take a little ride over to imagination land and put ourselves in his shoes. As long as we are going there we can use the way back machine to go...
Forum: Beasts 04-14-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 437,827
Posted By wingnut11
I'm 1k owner and when I used put my friend on the...

I'm 1k owner and when I used put my friend on the back (before she got her own bike) and go camping for the weekend I was always glad I had the 1k. I'm 6' even about 160, she is tiny 5'4" 100.
Forum: Ride reports 04-14-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 52,780
Posted By wingnut11
Great stuff! Thanks for taking us along.

Great stuff! Thanks for taking us along.
Forum: Equipment 04-13-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By wingnut11
You should have bought an 09, mine came with...

You should have bought an 09, mine came with clear ones from the factory.
Forum: Equipment 04-13-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By wingnut11
You can use tubeless tires on a tube type wheel,...

You can use tubeless tires on a tube type wheel, just run tubes like you normally would. The tire won't know the difference.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-12-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,254
Posted By wingnut11
I'd like to throw another vote to the gs500. A...

I'd like to throw another vote to the gs500. A friend of mine bought one last year for her first bike. Although she is short and can't flat foot it she seems to do quite well with it so far. I...
Forum: Trip Planning 04-08-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,554
Posted By wingnut11
XT660Z, it's available where you live. Which...

XT660Z, it's available where you live. Which makes me jealous, since I'd really love to get a ride on one. On paper they look pretty good, if a little heavy. But you seem to like bigger bikes, so...
Forum: Racing 04-06-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2,274
Views: 277,951
Posted By wingnut11
Now I'm no rally expert, but I think this is an...

Now I'm no rally expert, but I think this is an often overlooked and undervalued point. Especially for those who think Cyril is switching to 4 wheels. If was betting I'd bet he doesn't switch to cars...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-30-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,630
Posted By wingnut11
Thanks for that link. I have always loved Ansel...

Thanks for that link. I have always loved Ansel Adams work. I think his work really makes me want get out and see the world.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-28-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,630
Posted By wingnut11
Like the realism myself, but more than that I...

Like the realism myself, but more than that I love a nice TLR. Maybe I ought make some time to get mine going again.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-13-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,630
Posted By wingnut11
Nice! Way to make me jealous on a cold winter...

Nice! Way to make me jealous on a cold winter morning, maybe I will take the bike to work after all.:evil
Forum: Americas 03-03-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 709
Posted By wingnut11
What I've had the most success with is use the...

What I've had the most success with is use the create map option. It will let you draw lines along roads. Forget the getting directions function, it will only screw you up more. After you draw lines...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-21-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,630
Posted By wingnut11
+1 great job!

+1 great job!
Forum: Equipment 02-19-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,806
Posted By wingnut11
Nope, nothing to it at all. Don't feel bad, I've...

Nope, nothing to it at all. Don't feel bad, I've been riding for a decade, turned 30 last year and have never had anything but a 3/4 length jacket. Maybe I'm just ahead of my time? Or a dork! Well at...
Forum: Americas 02-19-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,423
Posted By wingnut11
Okay I've got some links here for you to look at....

Okay I've got some links here for you to look at. Sorry if it's too much but I'm planning to go back to the UP for a third time. Also I'm from MN so I've been to the Lake Superior shore more times...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-10-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,630
Posted By wingnut11
Well you ought to feel good about yourself. That...

Well you ought to feel good about yourself. That second picture is top notch.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-10-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,751
Posted By wingnut11
Well since a lot of replies are from people...

Well since a lot of replies are from people living in other climates and not where the op lives I'll throw my two cents in. Go for it, don't look back. If your car is paid for fix it, keep it take...
Forum: Ride reports 12-14-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4,651
Views: 2,510,233
Posted By wingnut11
I think I read on the TR thread that the guy who...

I think I read on the TR thread that the guy who made your plate is now starting to make stuff for the TR, I think the plate may even be the same the difference being the front mount is different....
Forum: Ride reports 12-14-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 4,651
Views: 2,510,233
Posted By wingnut11
Hey Walter you mentioned the possibility of using...

Hey Walter you mentioned the possibility of using the TR650 engine to refresh the X. So I'm curious, why not just buy one and modify it? Are the differences between the two so great? I think the...
Forum: Beasts 11-22-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,630
Posted By wingnut11
Yes, I bought the steel version. I'm not sure I...

Yes, I bought the steel version. I'm not sure I understand the armor question, but I think I'd have to hit it very hard with a large hammer to dent it. It's heavy duty for sure. I'm always thankful...
Forum: Beasts 11-22-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,630
Posted By wingnut11
I haven't weighed mine but if I remember the...

I haven't weighed mine but if I remember the shipping label said it was 12-15 lbs. but don't really count on my memory here.
Forum: Thumpers 11-21-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2,796
Views: 405,059
Posted By wingnut11
Thanks for mentioning that bit about the...

Thanks for mentioning that bit about the headlight. As a strom owner I feel I've been spoiled by the headlights. I've been thinking a terra might be the next bike, and wondered how the lights...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 11-21-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,497
Posted By wingnut11
great stuff

Just want to say, keep up the good work. As a former cx500 owner I often have daydreams of getting another one and doing this kind of thing to it. Can't wait to see it finished.
Forum: Thumpers 11-16-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 29,511
Posted By wingnut11
I'm kind of at a loss as to how you reason that...

I'm kind of at a loss as to how you reason that it's hard for them to build fast lightweight dual sports because of their environmental laws. I don't really see causation there. I became even more...
Forum: Equipment 11-13-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,003
Posted By wingnut11
Just so you know black and grey do go together,...

Just so you know black and grey do go together, it's not like you are talking about really mismatching. Like yellow and purple as an example. Currently my jacket and pants are both black, but I've...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-10-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10,471
Views: 333,172
Posted By wingnut11
What, are you high? That bike actually looks...

What, are you high? That bike actually looks good. The new DL 1000 concept floating around is :puke1.
Forum: Ride reports 10-28-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,746
Posted By wingnut11
Thanks

Thanks for sharing. I have personal connections to Vietnam and some of your pictures nearly made me cry. Again thanks for sharing.
Forum: Beasts 10-28-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 612
Posted By wingnut11
Try this. I went with the steel version and...

Try this. I went with the steel version and couldn't be happier with it. Since you don't plan on doing off road aluminum would be fine. http://shop.enduroguardian.com/Skid-plate-packages_c6.htm
...
Forum: Equipment 10-28-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,058
Posted By wingnut11
I'd think you need the courier bag. I think the...

I'd think you need the courier bag. I think the dispatch is just not big enough even for my netbook. My other bit of advice is if you need the organizer pocket thing ask if they can "stich" it in. I...
Forum: Beasts 10-28-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 612
Posted By wingnut11
Why?

Why would you like one that doesn't mount to crash bars? It seems that the strongest ones out there mount to crash bars.
Forum: Trip Planning 10-26-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,743
Posted By wingnut11
That thing looks cool, but batteries do die. If...

That thing looks cool, but batteries do die. If you really need a torque wrench find an old beam type. very simple and not as heavy as many of click types.
Forum: Thumpers 10-26-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 29,511
Posted By wingnut11
How about something like the RXV but more...

How about something like the RXV but more reliable. If Honda made something like that I could be very interested.
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