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Forum: Equipment 06-01-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,866
Posted By Boredsurfer
TEKNIC has closed it's doors apparently. Too bad....

TEKNIC has closed it's doors apparently. Too bad.

Keep an eye out for huge internet deals now....

In my experience TEKNIC was one of the best of the non-boutique/specialized manufacturers -...
Forum: Road warriors 05-27-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,793
Posted By Boredsurfer
There's a Red and Silver one at GP in San Diego -...

There's a Red and Silver one at GP in San Diego - 35-ish miles? Just hitting it's sweet spot...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-19-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16,823
Views: 6,327,732
Posted By Boredsurfer
make that thread asap!!

make that thread asap!!
Forum: Vendors 05-15-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 721
Posted By Boredsurfer
I'll bite......: 1) Is there a "COMBO" Price...

I'll bite......:

1) Is there a "COMBO" Price for the header, (does it include that fancy mid-pipe "x" part?) exhaust and air filter?

2) Install service rates for local riders?

3) Release...
Forum: Beasts 04-25-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,328
Posted By Boredsurfer
ADV BIKES MAGAZINE COMPAROS - enough already!!

Is it just me, or is anyone else tired of all the mags/website guys doing ADV Bike comparos with either one of the following always happening:

1) They include a bike (or two) with a 17" front...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-10-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3,563
Views: 784,448
Posted By Boredsurfer
looks like a tech horsin' around - I love the...

looks like a tech horsin' around - I love the drifts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2pGGLCYc-k
Forum: Orange Crush 04-01-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16,823
Views: 6,327,732
Posted By Boredsurfer
gabe!!

gabe!!
Forum: Equipment 03-19-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 965
Posted By Boredsurfer
Gore-Tex liner integrated into the boot...

Gore-Tex liner integrated into the boot material....then all the usual stuff; hinged ankle, lot's of rigid plastic parts etc.etc Oh and a replaceable VIBRAM-type sole that won't disintegrate on a...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-07-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,544
Posted By Boredsurfer
Karoo 3 for 990?

Anybody know when?
Forum: Orange Crush 02-17-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By Boredsurfer
They will probably be uber-pricey but the 21/19...

They will probably be uber-pricey but the 21/19 combo on the new 1190 will be tubeless.... if you can wait that long.
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 15,968
Posted By Boredsurfer
It's too early to predict how this will all play...

It's too early to predict how this will all play out.... I had read that Stefan was sick of Bajaj's intervention and wanted to go his own way - that does seem far-fetched however. Maybe they are...
Forum: Orange Crush 01-25-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
Posted By Boredsurfer
I waas quoted $250 U.S. shipped to my door in Los...

I waas quoted $250 U.S. shipped to my door in Los Angeles (for a pair of E-07's ((non Dakar)) in 990 sizes). Less than K60's or Scorpions from an unnamed U.S. distributor. The only thing holding me...
Forum: Orange Crush 01-23-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
Posted By Boredsurfer
No other opinions? I guess there's a tire thread...

No other opinions? I guess there's a tire thread I missed.
Forum: Orange Crush 01-22-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
Posted By Boredsurfer
Thank you for that feedback. I had head that they...

Thank you for that feedback. I had head that they were better than the Heidenau K60's in every respect, but I was surprised to hear about the wet tarmac grip part. Good thing I live in SoCal - it...
Forum: Orange Crush 01-21-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
Posted By Boredsurfer
MITAS E-07 vs PIRELLI SCORPIONS

Anyone ridden both and can compare? Any input welcome - thnx!
Forum: Equipment 01-07-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,420
Posted By Boredsurfer
nobody? Either I'm an early adopter in this...

nobody? Either I'm an early adopter in this category or everyone thinks it's crap - which one is it gents?
Forum: Equipment 01-07-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,420
Posted By Boredsurfer
Anyone have an opinion on the leatt body protector 3df?

Pics here: http://www.leatt-brace.com/index.php/choose-your-sport/enduro/body-protector-3df

Leatt claims this type of jacket offers the same amount of protection as their hard armor chest...
Forum: Road warriors 12-11-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2,483
Views: 237,859
Posted By Boredsurfer
Motus needs a manufacturing partner to drive...

Motus needs a manufacturing partner to drive prices down (with economies of scale) and to tap into a sales infastructure - i.e. Polaris.

Polaris could buy Motus and get the vehicles into...
Forum: Vendors 11-28-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,581
Posted By Boredsurfer
I can lend you my Motoport Kevlar Air Mesh suit...

I can lend you my Motoport Kevlar Air Mesh suit for R & D purposes - p.m. here
Forum: Orange Crush 11-13-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By Boredsurfer
Buchanan's

isn't a few hours away form L.A. - it's about a half hour. In Azusa I think. They can fix anything and would probably have a "sun" rim in stock which they could lace while you wait probably.... give...
Forum: Vendors 11-10-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,581
Posted By Boredsurfer
I own Motoport's Kevlar stuff...

.... and it has preformed as advertised and the versatility is fantastic.

However, like many here, the suit makes me feel like I'm wearing a cardboard box - even after plenty of break in. I think...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-19-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 319
Posted By Boredsurfer
Laugh I agree about the pics... I wish I wasn't such a...

I agree about the pics... I wish I wasn't such a lazy ass to figure it out (after 10 freakin' years of being on this board)!!

I should have been more direct - Does anyone here have the mapping...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-19-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 319
Posted By Boredsurfer
2009 990ADV "R" map....help in SoCal

....let's just say you bought a 2009 Adventure standard and you wanted to run the most powerful, clean and up-to-date map that you could, and let's just say you lived in Los Angeles - what would you...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-06-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By Boredsurfer
2009 model year - able to accept '12 "R" map?

Gents,

I couldn't find this in "wisdom" section - what year did KTM upgrade the 990 LC8 to it's latest version. I read somewhere that the 2010's and up can all get the "R" map downloaded and...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-25-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,871
Posted By Boredsurfer
Rant!!

I'm also in the market and I decided to do just that. I don't want to start a rant but :D........... I called Tri-Valley Moto (in Livermore) today answering a craigslist posting on a 2011 demo and...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-07-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3,563
Views: 784,448
Posted By Boredsurfer
I like it too...

... looks great to me. As for the wheel size, maybe KTM is going to follow the Tiger 800XC route and offer 2 different models? - one "road" version with a 19, and a "dirtier" version with the 21"?
...
Forum: Beasts 08-26-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5,558
Views: 802,691
Posted By Boredsurfer
has anyone tried to lace up some Woody's 21" and...

has anyone tried to lace up some Woody's 21" and 18/19" rims and tires for one of these Stelvio's? Probably rare, but for some reason I feel like this bike would really benefit from it off-road (and...
Forum: Thumpers 08-04-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By Boredsurfer
Thanks. I know they have a shit ton of power and...

Thanks. I know they have a shit ton of power and most people all seem to have a "widowmaker" type story about them. I just think that a 2002 cr250 is a great moto x bike but not this best trail or...
Forum: Thumpers 08-03-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By Boredsurfer
Anyone here have a CR500 AF? Tell me about em

In a search for a green sticker (CA) low maintenance dirty bike to complement a 990, I am beginning to see prices on CR 500 aluminum frame coversions drop here in SoCal and it got me to thinking...
Forum: Thumpers 07-26-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By Boredsurfer
And of course, the plot thickens :( I had...

And of course, the plot thickens :(

I had no idea that you needed a plate even to run on some 'green sticker' approved places... damn. Kawidad, thanks for the heads up on your ad...I'll check it...
Forum: Thumpers 07-25-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By Boredsurfer
So as far as maintenance goes....

....living in Los Angeles, I would imagine I would just jet the ting to 6-7000 feet no? There is probably only a few places in SoCal where elevation is an issue but I could be wrong. As far as the...
Forum: Thumpers 07-24-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By Boredsurfer
Keep it coming gents - u guys are selling me more...

Keep it coming gents - u guys are selling me more and more. Update: I just found 16 "green stickered" cr250's under $2000 on all the socal craigslist sites....wtf?!! No brainer really.
Forum: Thumpers 07-24-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By Boredsurfer
Now that's some feedback "Letter J"!

This idea is starting to hold up - it all sounds good so far. I'm 41, and relatively late to dirty bikes (rode my first one at 36), but I found the limits of a GS and a DRZ pretty quickly. I would be...
Forum: Thumpers 07-24-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By Boredsurfer
Considering a 2-stroke in SoCal...

.... but I've never owned one before.

After looking at the prices of 0-10 year old plated four strokes here in SoCal, and looking at how much dealers want for the new 2013 EXC 500, I have come to...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-01-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,381
Posted By Boredsurfer
personally IMHO I doubt it's existence....

Probably rumors only - conjecture mostly.... sometimes people want a bike sooo much they invent one on the net :) I'm not saying that's what you're doing here - believe me, everyone wants a KTM twin...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-28-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By Boredsurfer
Even with the Euro the way it was back when KTM...

Even with the Euro the way it was back when KTM set their 2012 prices, the dealer has about 17% to play with typically.....(I feel like euro bikes are way inflated because of the global economic...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-04-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8,047
Views: 4,001,577
Posted By Boredsurfer
Yo Fudgypup!

How do you like your 21/19 set-up? If I could afford to do it, I think that's probably the best mod for these bikes..... tell us about it will ya?
Forum: GS Boxers 12-24-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,941
Posted By Boredsurfer
All great replies....

... and thank you. I am somewhat financially savvy - I am just gathering opinions/information so thank you all. I have $5000 to throw at any financing scenario (more if I sell my pick-up) - I'm just...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-23-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,941
Posted By Boredsurfer
BMW Financing.....

.... So what do you guys think of this 3 Easy Ride promotion from BMW? I priced a 2011 GS @ 300/mth with no money down with a balloon payment of around $9000 due in 5 years. I realize it's probably...
Forum: Beasts 12-20-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4,104
Views: 597,221
Posted By Boredsurfer
is it just me?....

... or does anyone else prefer the original mock-up of the Explorer in that pdf? Way cleaner/uilitarian look and less to break....
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