Forum: Equipment
05-24-2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,806
Rode through a blizzard Wednesday so I had the...
Rode through a blizzard Wednesday so I had the jacket cranked up, that night I had a HUGE blister. When I got back home yesterday I discovered the recall - they said they will be replacing it. PO#...
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Forum: Alaska
05-23-2013, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 832
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Forum: Alaska
05-23-2013, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 832
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Forum: Alaska
05-18-2013, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 832
SNOW!!! Cassiar or ALCAN?
Well it looks like I made the right move wintering my bike in Montana. I'm in the middle of the ride back to Alaska (planned for this time because winter is supposed to be over) and was wondering if...
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Forum: Alaska
08-30-2012, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 672
Oh no! I went to get the tire changed and the...
Oh no! I went to get the tire changed and the rear axle and nut were stripped. Took two guys to get it off... Still under warranty and it sounds like it could be fixed tomorrow. Completely baffled...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-16-2012, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 629
Views: 88,699
The couple places I've been to have different...
The couple places I've been to have different service rates for owner supplied parts vs shop supplied parts - I understand and don't really mind.
Reminds me of another zinger:
"Tire change, off...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-16-2012, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,038
That's pretty much what I do as well - and I...
That's pretty much what I do as well - and I certainly respect the laws of physics are not in my favor in the event of any sort collision. I did check the MSF book and yup what I said before was...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-16-2012, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 629
Views: 88,699
Things Dealers tell Customers
So I broke down and purchased a new motorcycle this year (actually it was my first new vehicle purchase ever) and was thinking about stupid things I was told by the dealer.
When I got the bike I...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-15-2012, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,038
Maybe there have been some changes since I took...
Maybe there have been some changes since I took the MSF course but I was taught a defend your lane philosophy and generally try to stay closer to the yellow line. I think some of the logic is that...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-15-2012, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,038
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-11-2012, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 125
Views: 8,254
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Forum: Alaska
08-11-2012, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 672
Yay! I'm sending PM's. Headed to Helena as a...
Yay! I'm sending PM's. Headed to Helena as a matter of fact and planned to do mid-trip service there, then off to the Badlands and back to Helena to park the motorcycle at my family's place for the...
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Forum: Alaska
08-09-2012, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 672
Headed South August 25th
After the spring from hell I'm finally taking a break! On the 25th I'm headed to Montana and planning on taking a week to get there with another week to play around before parking the bike in Helena...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-06-2012, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 104
Views: 5,907
ATG: Helmet, gloves, boots, jeans, jacket,...
ATG: Helmet, gloves, boots, jeans, jacket, glasses/visor
That's my understanding at least, and if I'm going around the block or doing a short commute (sub 40mph) to work that's what my gear...
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Forum: Alaska
07-23-2012, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 838
Views: 98,941
Trax/VStrom 650 Toprack
I have a brand spanking new Suzuki top rack for sale or trade. I know it fits the 2012 VStrom 650 and Trax top cases, not sure what else it works with.
$100 (plus shipping if not local). Would be...
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Forum: The Garage
07-13-2012, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 316
Cee Burn (2012 Wee-strom)
Nasty summer up here but the little sunlight we had gave my Wee a burn - twice! I decided to stop by Home Depot to fix my Cee Baileys sun burn problem, here is what I came up with:
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Forum: The Garage
07-13-2012, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,936
It certainly helps! The stock Concours seat was...
It certainly helps! The stock Concours seat was still more comfortable then the Wee-Strom with a sheep cover though. As far as rain goes I love it - wipe the seat off, put sheepskin on and I have a...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
07-13-2012, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 243
Views: 67,488
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Forum: Alaska
07-11-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,324
It sounds like he has really improved the last...
It sounds like he has really improved the last couple days - starting to sound like himself again. Still a very long road to recovery though. Mpenner - mind messaging me your contact information?
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-11-2012, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,623
I have no clue about a lawsuit. She was telling...
I have no clue about a lawsuit. She was telling my about the crash and how it just didn't make sense and had found something about an ABS recall. My understanding is that there were no skid marks,...
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Forum: Alaska
07-11-2012, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,324
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-10-2012, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,623
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-10-2012, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,623
Sounding like that is what happened and yes,...
Sounding like that is what happened and yes, worst nightmare. I was flipping through a service manual online and was surprised that I didn't see brake line replacement in the maintenance schedule -...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-09-2012, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,623
Brake Failure 2001 R1150GS!
Is anyone familiar with brake failures on the 2001 R1150GS? A co-worker almost lost her father a few weeks ago in a very bizarre crash, he is just now starting to talk and said something about his...
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Forum: Alaska
06-30-2012, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
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Forum: Alaska
06-30-2012, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Denali Highway - lighting
Had a great trip on the Denali Highway last weekend, it was mostly sunny with about 20 minutes of an honest to god monsoon. I actually thought the road was in great shape compared to two years ago,...
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Forum: Alaska
06-30-2012, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 826
Glad your okay! I'm planning to take off on...
Glad your okay! I'm planning to take off on September 1st to Montana if you want to connect. I usually start limiting myself to day rides by October and in September I pack for clothes for...
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Forum: Alaska
06-27-2012, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 499
Windshield Fabricator
I just installed a new windshield on my Vstrom 650 and was saddened to find that it hits my hand guards. I'm trying to get the manufacturer to make it right but I was wondering - is there a place in...
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Forum: Alaska
06-25-2012, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,324
I work with his daughter, if any of you have...
I work with his daughter, if any of you have information about the wreck I'm sure she would appreciate it, though please don't speculate! I sent her a link to this thread, so if any of you know him...
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Forum: Alaska
06-18-2012, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 815
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Forum: Alaska
06-18-2012, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 815
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Forum: Alaska
06-18-2012, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 815
ALCAN in fall?
I'm sure this has been asked many times before - but how late can I ride from Alaska to the Lower-48. I'm planning to winter it down there and I'd hate to lose valuable riding time at home!
I'm...
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Forum: Alaska
08-13-2011, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
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Forum: Alaska
08-12-2011, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Thanks! After a good nights sleep I whipped...
Thanks! After a good nights sleep I whipped together this little manometer and it worked surprisingly well:) Basically it works like a straw, when the pressure is equal the fluid stops moving and...
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Forum: Alaska
08-11-2011, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Carb sync/manometer
I just finished my valve adjustment last night and found that over the course of moving into my new place my carb sync tool (motion pro, syncpro) lost some fluid and will no longer sync:cry Could...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-11-2011, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,416
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Forum: Alaska
07-10-2011, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 17,367
Trans-Alaska Pipeline Ride
Well here is my first ride report about my first Dalton ride! I need to put some thought into where next year's trip will be and what other weekend trips I want to make this year. Maybe its time...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-10-2011, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,416
Trans-Alaska Pipeline Ride
Last year, after just a couple years of riding I was running out of new roads in Alaska and decided to see how my Concours would handle on gravel. After a very successful run down the Denali Highway...
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Forum: Alaska
07-06-2011, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,103
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Forum: Alaska
07-06-2011, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,103
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