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Forum: Thumpers 10-31-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By yosmitetom
I have the same setup from TWC. It retains the...

I have the same setup from TWC. It retains the fuse under the seat maybe for the tail light and signals.
Forum: The Garage 10-30-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,573
Posted By yosmitetom
Any of the HD diesel oils work well in...

Any of the HD diesel oils work well in motorcycles.
Forum: The Garage 10-30-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,359
Posted By yosmitetom
Prolly an 18mm. You can get an 18mm sparkplug...

Prolly an 18mm. You can get an 18mm sparkplug socket a Sears.
Forum: Equipment 10-27-2009, 04:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,064
Posted By yosmitetom
There is a freshness date on Arai helmets, date...

There is a freshness date on Arai helmets, date of manufacture. Arai says 7 years from date of manufacture for warranty. I just bought a new Arai Signet made in 08/04.
Forum: Equipment 10-26-2009, 12:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,262
Posted By yosmitetom
Any plug that is advertised to increase mileage...

Any plug that is advertised to increase mileage is bogus.

The two buck NGK plug will go 20,000 miles in most bikes.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 10-21-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2,933
Views: 358,499
Posted By yosmitetom
Ended up with Garmin 255w for around $155 shipped...

Ended up with Garmin 255w for around $155 shipped from Amazon.
Forum: Thumpers 10-21-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,268
Posted By yosmitetom
If the engine won't operate at a normal...

If the engine won't operate at a normal temperature with the thermostat closed the thermobob won't help.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 10-21-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,933
Views: 358,499
Posted By yosmitetom
Good basic GPS for daugher . . .

. . . to use in car. I have looked at Nuvi 205W, about $135 from Amazon, seems to be discontinued model. Nothing fancy needed.
Forum: Trip Planning 10-20-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,728
Posted By yosmitetom
You could just go to North Pole, AK instead.

You could just go to North Pole, AK instead.
Forum: Thumpers 10-20-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,268
Posted By yosmitetom
Unlike your KLR mine has been from the artic to...

Unlike your KLR mine has been from the artic to the tropics.
Forum: The Garage 10-20-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 621
Posted By yosmitetom
If the bike has a little rust in the gas tank the...

If the bike has a little rust in the gas tank the carb jets a plugged again. I once cleaned the carb on a thumper 10 times before I finally installed an inline filter and solved the problem.
Forum: Thumpers 10-20-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,268
Posted By yosmitetom
For the '07 - '87 it is a solution without a...

For the '07 - '87 it is a solution without a problem.
Forum: The Garage 10-20-2009, 08:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 621
Posted By yosmitetom
Not an adjustment, a cleaning.

Not an adjustment, a cleaning.
Forum: Equipment 10-18-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,863
Posted By yosmitetom
Two pieces also seem to be more waterproof.

Two pieces also seem to be more waterproof.
Forum: Equipment 10-17-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,736
Posted By yosmitetom
My old Eureka Mountain Pass XT I went tits up on...

My old Eureka Mountain Pass XT I went tits up on a recent trip after almost ten year of hard use. It is like the Backcountry I wih a longer fly. The Mississippi River sand finally did in the zippers...
Forum: Equipment 10-17-2009, 07:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,736
Posted By yosmitetom
I think that is a Timberline 2. The 4 you can get...

I think that is a Timberline 2. The 4 you can get you and the motorcycle in.
Forum: Equipment 10-17-2009, 07:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,736
Posted By yosmitetom
One thing that has not been mentioned is pack...

One thing that has not been mentioned is pack length. You want to look at a tent that has aluminum poles with short pole sections. One tent that is relatively cheap and fits my requirement of...
Forum: Thumpers 10-16-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By yosmitetom
Aftermarket seals generally don't work well. I...

Aftermarket seals generally don't work well. I would use O.E.M. or that seal from original manufacturer. I would replace 'em both. Never Leak = Always Leak.
Forum: Thumpers 10-14-2009, 07:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,259
Posted By yosmitetom
Good to know what the outcome was. Bon voyage.

Good to know what the outcome was. Bon voyage.
Forum: Equipment 10-14-2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,172
Posted By yosmitetom
I'm gonna try that.

I'm gonna try that.
Forum: Thumpers 10-13-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,259
Posted By yosmitetom
Tank vent on the '09 is under the seat.

Tank vent on the '09 is under the seat.
Forum: Thumpers 10-13-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 906
Posted By yosmitetom
Use a different length spacer to set your sag....

Use a different length spacer to set your sag. Set it to 1/4 - 1/3 total front suspension travel.
Forum: Thumpers 10-13-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,259
Posted By yosmitetom
You can check your theory about water in the gas...

You can check your theory about water in the gas by draining the float bowl into a clear container of some sort.

By ethanol did you me 10% ethanol or E85?
Forum: Thumpers 10-12-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 753
Posted By yosmitetom
Sounds like clogged jet. Pull the jets out and...

Sounds like clogged jet. Pull the jets out and blow out with carb cleaner. Install one of the cheap clear plastic filters with bronze element.
Forum: Trip Planning 10-12-2009, 05:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,741
Posted By yosmitetom
Yes. Will there be any nude photos?

Yes. Will there be any nude photos?
Forum: Americas 10-09-2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By yosmitetom
Go out and take a look at the Marfa Lights. Big...

Go out and take a look at the Marfa Lights. Big Bend is huge with campgrounds at Rio Grand Villiage (hot) and the Basin (cold). Nice restaraunt at the Basin. Only showers are at RGV. Maybe take a...
Forum: Thumpers 10-07-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By yosmitetom
Nobody's gonna look at your tire.

Nobody's gonna look at your tire.
Forum: Equipment 10-06-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,863
Posted By yosmitetom
I run my tubes over 30,000 and them carry 'em for...

I run my tubes over 30,000 and them carry 'em for spares. I don't have any flats and use the cheapest tubes I can find, generally BikeMaster or IRC.
Forum: Equipment 10-06-2009, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,863
Posted By yosmitetom
No. Anything that will to through a tire will go...

No. Anything that will to through a tire will go through a tube. Natural rubber also looses air more quickly.
Forum: Equipment 10-06-2009, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,863
Posted By yosmitetom
Lotsa folks like HD tubes. Not me. There is no...

Lotsa folks like HD tubes. Not me. There is no nail/thorn/screw that goes through a tire that will not puncture a HD tube. HD tubes might some pinch flats while riding with low tire pressure. HD...
Forum: Americas 10-06-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,341
Posted By yosmitetom
Hope you get some good replies. I have the same...

Hope you get some good replies. I have the same question.
Forum: Thumpers 10-05-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,389
Posted By yosmitetom
Old motorcycles have lotsa issues a noob probably...

Old motorcycles have lotsa issues a noob probably ain't prepared to deal with. Also maintenance/parts are very expensive from what I have heard.
Forum: Thumpers 10-05-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By yosmitetom
Something is definately wrong with you rear...

Something is definately wrong with you rear brake. Try bleeding it.
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By yosmitetom
Lotsa tricks. You can suck the fluid through...

Lotsa tricks. You can suck the fluid through using something like Mity Vac or just pump it through with the bottom disconnected until you get fluid through. Torque the banjo bolts so you don't twist...
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By yosmitetom
Use this as an opportunity to get an aftermarket...

Use this as an opportunity to get an aftermarket stainless steel line. No trick other than having to bleed a dry line. Leave the bottom off until you get fluid through.
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2009, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By yosmitetom
Buy something with Brembos? I have a KLR with...

Buy something with Brembos? I have a KLR with completely stock brakes, stock rotor, O.E.M. pads and Galfer braided front brake line. The brakes are completely adequate. I can do a stoppie if I...
Forum: Thumpers 10-03-2009, 08:14 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,544
Posted By yosmitetom
Do some checks: Ground the wire that...

Do some checks:

Ground the wire that connects to lower left hand corner of radiator. If the fan comes on it is the sensor in the radiator.

If it doesn't come on it is the fuse or relay. Check...
Forum: Equipment 10-03-2009, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By yosmitetom
One of the advantages of the two piece is that...

One of the advantages of the two piece is that you can mix and match tops and bottom to get better fit without going custom.
Forum: The Garage 10-02-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 360
Posted By yosmitetom
I had a bike that did that (old ZX-6R). The metal...

I had a bike that did that (old ZX-6R). The metal vent tube that runs inside the tank was cracked.
Forum: Trip Planning 10-01-2009, 07:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,802
Posted By yosmitetom
Coleman 442, KLR of stoves.

Coleman 442, KLR of stoves.
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