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Forum: Vendors 02-07-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
It would need to be a reflector design with the...

It would need to be a reflector design with the LED shining into the reflector, not straight out towards the front. A visor/shutter over the top half of one of lights being sold now makes very little...
Forum: Vendors 10-17-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Hey John, Do you know of a fix or things to...

Hey John,

Do you know of a fix or things to check when using an HID kit? I'm using a VVME kit with slim ballasts, and have been trying to figure out why the AdMore kit in my Givi 52 is acting...
Forum: Beasts 10-12-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,381
Posted By SV_Dwayne
All I've done with my brakes is upgraded the pads...

All I've done with my brakes is upgraded the pads once the stock ones wore out. I've never used more than two fingers to brake, I could lock up the front wheel if I wanted to. Must be all that...
Forum: Beasts 10-09-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By SV_Dwayne
A stiffer spring on the rear shock and stiffer...

A stiffer spring on the rear shock and stiffer springs in the forks won't break the bank, and make the ride and handling much more comfortable for both of you.
Forum: Vendors 09-10-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I don't think HID ballasts are dimmable, they're...

I don't think HID ballasts are dimmable, they're either on or off.
Forum: Equipment 09-07-2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 95,843
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I also have the folding HF trailer, and used 3/4"...

I also have the folding HF trailer, and used 3/4" decking. Mine folds fine though, the key to that is to countersink the bolts into the deck, otherwise they hit each other where the deck folds...
Forum: Vendors 09-07-2012, 04:35 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Wouldn't it work better to flip the mount around,...

Wouldn't it work better to flip the mount around, so the center of gravity of the body of the light is directly over the mount rather than in front? It would have less leverage on the pivot screw...
Forum: Vendors 09-05-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 85,846
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Did you try clicking on the big size 18 font "Buy...

Did you try clicking on the big size 18 font "Buy the Bullet" link, right after the part where it says, "These are not yet listed on our website, but will go “live” soon. This super secret link will...
Forum: Vendors 08-29-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Jimmy Mounts from Denver BMW maybe? ...

Jimmy Mounts from Denver BMW maybe?

http://www.bmwofdenver.com/eshopprod_cat_3428-37464_product_470192.Jimmy_Mounts_K1200GT_Light_M.htm
Forum: Vendors 08-29-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,432
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Are these the latest versions with improvements...

Are these the latest versions with improvements made from the original AB? Like the split in the refill retaining ring to allow is to close properly? If these are new and not old versions, I'll take...
Forum: Vendors 08-27-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Thanks for clarifying! I'm very happy with the M1...

Thanks for clarifying! I'm very happy with the M1 so far, works great for the 6am commute. I'll have to get some nice shots when I have time and write a short review. I'm looking forward to upgrading...
Forum: Vendors 08-27-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
If I read the new KTM offering correctly, it has...

If I read the new KTM offering correctly, it has a high beam bypass option, right? In the pictures it also looks like you're using your ST dimmer... but on the ST dimmer webpage, I don't see anything...
Forum: The Garage 08-15-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,244
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I'm running a VVME setup on my V-Strom. I also...

I'm running a VVME setup on my V-Strom. I also added a delay relay so the lights come on 25 seconds after the bike is started, that way they don't go through the power cycle when I hit the starter.
Forum: Beasts 08-15-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,038
Posted By SV_Dwayne
He probably had it saved in C:\Users\pluric\My...

He probably had it saved in C:\Users\pluric\My Documents\porn\
Forum: Beasts 08-15-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,879
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I'm a bicycle nut, looking for nice welds goes...

I'm a bicycle nut, looking for nice welds goes along with the territory (for me anyway)... that weld right there is a thing of beauty, very nice! :clap
Forum: Vendors 08-14-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Just put in an order for an M1 bike light,...

Just put in an order for an M1 bike light, looking forward to using it on my 17 mile commute to downtown Atlanta. In the future I'll get some upgraded lights for the V-Strom, just waiting to see if...
Forum: Vendors 08-12-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Hey Sanjoh - when mounting the M1 bike light on...

Hey Sanjoh - when mounting the M1 bike light on handlebars, is there a strap or a bag included to mount the battery pack to the top tube or stem on the bike?

Thanks,
Dwayne
Forum: Equipment 08-08-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,109
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I tried a medium Qwest on in a shop, and the...

I tried a medium Qwest on in a shop, and the medium Neotec I got through the group buy fits/feels almost exactly the same.
Forum: Equipment 08-07-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,938
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I made my own light bar to mount two driving...

I made my own light bar to mount two driving lights (halogen), and have been thinking of upgrading to or just adding LED lights, so this really caught my interest. The 6" and 12" versions look like...
Forum: Beasts 08-04-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 938
Posted By SV_Dwayne
How tall is she?

How tall is she?
Forum: Vendors 07-24-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I hope you're deducting a dollar from his...

I hope you're deducting a dollar from his allowance/college fund every time he puts a foot down. :wink:
Forum: Vendors 07-19-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 53,176
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Just ordered three pair. I just finished up the...

Just ordered three pair. I just finished up the 100 pack of cheapy plugs I picked up at Home Depot a couple years ago, and I'd like something a little... well... less disposable. Looking forward to...
Forum: Vendors 07-17-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,455
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I received my Neotec yesterday, played with it...

I received my Neotec yesterday, played with it for a while. Didn't get to use it today, but definitely tomorrow. It fits very well, build quality is great, the sun shield is very well designed (comes...
Forum: Equipment 07-16-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,169
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I bought a 15' roll of white, and a 15' roll of...

I bought a 15' roll of white, and a 15' roll of red of this stuff:
http://www.identi-tape.com/hi-intensity2.htm

I've put it on a few things in the past year, the vstrom, a trailer, my road bikes...
Forum: Vendors 07-16-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 691,199
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I've been thinking of picking up a set of the...

I've been thinking of picking up a set of the model 60s to mount on a light bar on my V-Strom, along with a dimmer with high-beam bypass. One concern I have though is that since there's no cut-off,...
Forum: Vendors 07-12-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,455
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Thank you for organizing this! I called Jeff on...

Thank you for organizing this! I called Jeff on Saturday and bought the last medium Anthracite in stock, I should have it on Monday! I've been helmet hunting for a while now to replace my very, very...
Forum: Vendors 06-12-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 85,846
Posted By SV_Dwayne
I would demand a refund! The lights didn't add a...

I would demand a refund! The lights didn't add a single lumen to your low beam! :lol3
Forum: Road warriors 11-11-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3,734
Views: 564,392
Posted By SV_Dwayne
A Yamaha Venture, wife and I sat on one, and I...

A Yamaha Venture, wife and I sat on one, and I could totally see doing long distance trips on it, super comfortable mile-eater.

I wanted a R1200RT, test rode one, super comfortable two up, but...
Forum: Equipment 11-11-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,020
Posted By SV_Dwayne
What speeds would those 100 miles be at?

What speeds would those 100 miles be at?
Forum: Road warriors 10-31-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,237
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Funny, considering they're doing a recall, it...

Funny, considering they're doing a recall, it sounds like they are concerned about safety. Heck, BMW would just issue a technical service bulletin and not worry about doing a recall. What's your...
Forum: Beasts 10-27-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 20,504
Posted By SV_Dwayne
'06 DL650 with 43k miles on it. Never had a...

'06 DL650 with 43k miles on it.

Never had a problem with it. Usual wear and tear stuff, just changed front brake pads for the first time, new battery this summer, stuff like that.
Forum: Road warriors 10-03-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,556
Posted By SV_Dwayne
The DL650 is a good candidate, but you should...

The DL650 is a good candidate, but you should budget in some extra cash for suspension upgrades on both ends. I put in stiffer springs up front and an oem shock with a stiffer spring in the rear, and...
Forum: Road warriors 09-19-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,217
Posted By SV_Dwayne
V-Strom 650. 41k miles on mine, hasn't needed...

V-Strom 650. 41k miles on mine, hasn't needed anything other than tires, oil, and chains. Checks all the things on your list of requirements.
Forum: Ride reports 08-05-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 66,416
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Loving the ride report! EDIT: Links removed,...

Loving the ride report!

EDIT: Links removed, apparently more than one blue-silver strom with E21 sidecases running around two-up.

If you're ever in the area again, give a shout... same color...
Forum: Equipment 06-29-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 631
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Are you near Atlanta? BMW of Atlanta sells...

Are you near Atlanta? BMW of Atlanta sells Olympia gear, and they have a lot of sizes to try on.
Forum: Latin America 05-26-2009, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By SV_Dwayne
Tempting since I'll be in Costa Rica from the...

Tempting since I'll be in Costa Rica from the 28th til the 10th...
Forum: Equipment 04-30-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,685
Posted By SV_Dwayne
You might get some ideas from this video, I think...

You might get some ideas from this video, I think these guys have "The Look" nailed down pretty good.

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Forum: Beasts 07-24-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 3,039,994
Posted By SV_Dwayne
http://www.blewsclues.com/multimedia/images/7-19-0...

http://www.blewsclues.com/multimedia/images/7-19-08/1.jpg

http://www.blewsclues.com/multimedia/images/7-19-08/3.jpg

http://www.blewsclues.com/multimedia/images/7-19-08/8.jpg
Forum: Beasts 05-26-2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By SV_Dwayne
How much louder is a Scorpion can on a wee than stock?

I have a carbon Scorpion can sitting on the shelf that I bought used about half a year ago. One thing I like about the strom is that I can ride it all day without earplugs (just some earphones on...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-07-2008, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 804
Posted By SV_Dwayne
When I do an address search on mine (Navigator...

When I do an address search on mine (Navigator 8), I only get results if I also put in a house number. Just searching for a city and street gives zero results. :huh
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