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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... Yesterday, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8,990
Views: 1,079,841
Posted By Gillus
I ride a lot of miles with this guy, very good...

I ride a lot of miles with this guy, very good friend and no :topes man, honest as the day is long. This bike is very nice and the dust on the tires is because he lives on a 1/2 mile of dirt road....
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-22-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8,990
Views: 1,079,841
Posted By Gillus
Have the guy deliver it half way, about Springer...

Have the guy deliver it half way, about Springer or Maxwell or even Raton on I-25 so it is a one day round trip for both of you. It is about 550 miles or maybe a bit less.
If you or anybody wants I...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-22-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 237
Posted By Gillus
great green chili cheese burgers in Queen NM :dg

great green chili cheese burgers in Queen NM :dg
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-21-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8,990
Views: 1,079,841
Posted By Gillus
good deal for this one

not Craig's list but something similar

2013 with less than 300 miles

http://hollomanyardsales.com/item35037108.html?itemId=35037108&src=SEARCH&ref=browsingCat
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-12-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8,990
Views: 1,079,841
Posted By Gillus
Like new DR650

http://images.craigslist.org/3Ke3G53L45L55Ga5F2d5b7ee48f49ff7b1291.jpg
http://santafe.craigslist.org/mcy/3799855844.html

He had this priced at $5500, looks like it may or may not be a good deal
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 694
Posted By Gillus
I have a 1050 and use it strictly for a short...

I have a 1050 and use it strictly for a short trip (hooligan) road bike. I do not ride it enough to keep it but it is fun. It came with an Elka shock with heavy spring and I replaced the front...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-07-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By Gillus
I live in Southern NM and have taken two trips to...

I live in Southern NM and have taken two trips to visit friends in Rogue River in Early September. We stayed at the Rogue River State Park. I had a DR650 on the back of the 5th wheel and did some...
Forum: Equipment 05-07-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,631
Posted By Gillus
What's really really shitty is whatever you do it...

What's really really shitty is whatever you do it will still control you later on.

When I turned 55 and told my older brother that now I was old enough for a senior citizen discount at KFC, he...
Forum: Equipment 05-07-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,303
Posted By Gillus
+2 on Rotella T BMW (recommended) GSA 6k Oil...

+2 on Rotella T
BMW (recommended) GSA 6k Oil changes and does fine. Two other 1200RTs doing fine with it. BMW F650GS, DR650, XR650L, KLX250s Is gonna get it, 1982 Honda Lawn Mower, '06 Duramax, all...
Forum: Equipment 05-07-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By Gillus
+1 and most western clothing stores

+1 and most western clothing stores
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-06-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8,990
Views: 1,079,841
Posted By Gillus
I'm speechless

:huh

http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/mcy/3783293927.html
Forum: Equipment 04-26-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,631
Posted By Gillus
+1 on the hanging upside down. I had the L1/S5...

+1 on the hanging upside down. I had the L1/S5 operated on in '93, fused in '03 and it was bugging me again in '13. So Walmart online, best price for an Ironman 5800. Nice well built fully adjustable...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-26-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Gillus
If they are like a car and any other bleeder I've...

If they are like a car and any other bleeder I've seen they have a taper seat.

Next time go get you a $25.00 vacuum brake bleeder from harbor freight. Suck the fluid out of the master, push the...
Forum: Beasts 04-23-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,380
Posted By Gillus
+1, Pete nailed it. The 19" front is huge as they...

+1, Pete nailed it. The 19" front is huge as they roll easier. Suspension upgrades will transform a DL (like a lot of other bikes as well) to a very good ADV bike from a wannabe that gets the job...
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,931
Posted By Gillus
A heavy bike will wear you out on a long day in...

A heavy bike will wear you out on a long day in the twisties as it still takes effort to ride. Been there, done that on a Goldwing 1800 aka hippopotamus in running shoes.

A sport touring bike...
Forum: Equipment 04-23-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,175
Posted By Gillus
If you find a scull cap or better yet a thin silk...

If you find a scull cap or better yet a thin silk scull cap that covers you ears, put your ear buds in first with the right side wire over the top of you head to the left, then the cap, then your...
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,175
Posted By Gillus
XM satellite receiver mounted on the dash...

XM satellite receiver mounted on the dash somehow, 12v power feed. Output wire to a Boostaroo mini amp in a tank bag. Out of the Boostaroo/tank bag to a set of $26.00 Walfart Koss headphones with...
Forum: Equipment 04-18-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 37,208
Posted By Gillus
Walmart Stuff sacks, inexpensive and work well

Walmart Stuff sacks, inexpensive and work well
Forum: The Garage 04-18-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,936
Posted By Gillus
And the reason there are no four wheeler tracks...

And the reason there are no four wheeler tracks on those snow plow berms or the fresh snow is?? :ddog
Forum: The Garage 04-18-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,550
Posted By Gillus
303 protectant works for most stuff for...

303 protectant works for most stuff for protecting/shining stuff after cleaning. Wipe it on, gently wipe it off and buff with a microfiber.
You can make an old motorcycle look new with this stuff on...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-10-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,419
Posted By Gillus
I went thru a local independent agency that can...

I went thru a local independent agency that can shop a bunch of companies, have Safeco on cars and house etc. They have my motorcycle insurance with Allied insurance which is a Nationwide Company....
Forum: Beasts 04-10-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,291
Posted By Gillus
Yes the valve "checks" are every 6K, On my '11...

Yes the valve "checks" are every 6K, On my '11 cam head, forum opinion is they rarely if ever adjusting. No parts involved to check them and maybe an hour to check both sides. Some guys check them...
Forum: Beasts 04-09-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,291
Posted By Gillus
What's your budget?? Your a youngster at 50, Keep...

What's your budget?? Your a youngster at 50, Keep in mind it is all downhill to 60 :cry.
Wee and V-Stroms are fine, reliable, economical, comfortable with a few ergo adjustments if needed. cug had...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-06-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 384
Posted By Gillus
Cloudcroft. They most likely will close the...

Cloudcroft. They most likely will close the forest again because it is drier than a popcorn fart in a china closet up there. This happens around May 1st but keep an ear open or check with the Lincoln...
Forum: Road warriors 04-06-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,307
Posted By Gillus
You need clean air as in no air flow at all on...

You need clean air as in no air flow at all on your helmet or let the helmet do the work in all air. They are designed that way.

I have a tall screen on a GSA and look over the top of the screen...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-29-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,868
Posted By Gillus
+1, run the break in oil in it for 600 miles or...

+1, run the break in oil in it for 600 miles or whatever they recommend, let the dealer do the first oil change with their suggested/recommended brand, then at 6000 mi or next recommended service,...
Forum: Airheads 03-29-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,355
Posted By Gillus
:bow

:bow
Forum: Airheads 03-29-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By Gillus
Here's what I found out from Ted at Beemer Shop...

Here's what I found out from Ted at Beemer Shop :cry

You've got a problem there. First, the green seal facing out with the spring showing, is the wrong seal for a paralever bike. The V notch is...
Forum: Airheads 03-28-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,355
Posted By Gillus
Shinko 705 in a 4.10 X 18 and a 110/80 -19. I did...

Shinko 705 in a 4.10 X 18 and a 110/80 -19. I did not research size changeover but the 705 may work very well for you if it'll fit.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-28-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By Gillus
You may want the seat in the high position for...

You may want the seat in the high position for your long legs/less knee angle then you have to bend too far forward to reach the bars.
Like Okie Tom said Rox Risers will adjust back and forth then...
Forum: Airheads 03-24-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By Gillus
Sounds like I should pull the trans and send it...

Sounds like I should pull the trans and send it to someone and have them go thru it to make sure it is good to go. Something is not right and I do not have a real good history on the bike but it has...
Forum: Airheads 03-24-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By Gillus
Thanks for the comments!! It is a paralever....

Thanks for the comments!!
It is a paralever. Bike has almost 20K miles and trans works fine.

The seal is or looks like a regular metal seal pressed into the housing with a spring on the rubber...
Forum: Airheads 03-24-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By Gillus
This is the rear of the output shaft not the...

This is the rear of the output shaft not the input, on the right side of the trans.
I let it sit over night with the boot off and it didn't build a drop but noticed the spring on the seal lip to...
Forum: Airheads 03-23-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By Gillus
tranmission question

I have an '89 R100GS, it has a very slight leak at the rear transmission seal. Not a big leak at all, maybe a drop a week when sitting. If I clean it and ride it, no quick leak but then a drop or...
Forum: Airheads 03-20-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By Gillus
+2 New sticker for your bike "FCAF"...

+2
New sticker for your bike "FCAF" :lol3
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-13-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,679
Posted By Gillus
+1, we used to make a trip from CO thru WY,...

+1, we used to make a trip from CO thru WY, Montana, northern ID and drive that road every August when my folks were living in Sequim. Spent a wonderful overnight at Diablo Lake (Thunder Arm) each...
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19,528
Views: 2,879,328
Posted By Gillus
don't know for sure but the tires may be a bit...

don't know for sure but the tires may be a bit oversized so it lacked clearance and may rub against the cable on the inner side of the fork?? (or not)

nice looking bike!! :nod
Forum: Road warriors 03-05-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,836
Posted By Gillus
just went for a 280 mile ride last weekend with a...

just went for a 280 mile ride last weekend with a friend who got one for his wife to ride. When asked if she was doing ok she said yes but we weren't going fast enough.:eek1
So on the way home we...
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19,528
Views: 2,879,328
Posted By Gillus
is this a good deal??

Is this a good deal?? He'll take $5000.

http://images.craigslist.org/3E23K73Je5Lb5Ka5Hed1s8afdefe76c271147.jpg

2012 DRZ400S, 700 miles, Corbin seat $369, Moose rack $149, Cycra hand guards...
Forum: Road warriors 02-27-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,387
Posted By Gillus
+1, friends don't let friends ride cruisers :lol3

+1, friends don't let friends ride cruisers :lol3
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