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Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 06:51 PM
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Posted By alonzo
WTF does this mean???

WTF does this mean???
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2013, 09:36 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Disclaimer: I'm not a scientist, engineer, or...

Disclaimer: I'm not a scientist, engineer, or chemist.
I do, however, have a fair amount of life experience with things electrical/chemical/mechanical.

Fact: ethanol has an affinity for water. ...
Forum: Thumpers 02-03-2013, 08:39 PM
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Posted By alonzo
OK, what does it?

OK, what does it?
Forum: Thumpers 02-03-2013, 03:30 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Still working on the T120. Frame is primed. ...

Still working on the T120. Frame is primed. Engine is starting to go back together. I have new wheels and spokes but need to blast and paint the hubs. New shocks, instruments, headlight shell and...
Forum: Thumpers 02-03-2013, 06:45 AM
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Posted By alonzo
The best thing (if available to you) you can do...

The best thing (if available to you) you can do for your carb is to never use fuel with ethanol in it. Ethanol doesn't seem to bother fuel injection systems but it will gum up carburettors real...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-17-2013, 08:31 AM
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Posted By alonzo
Thanks guys. That looks pretty good. I'll...

Thanks guys. That looks pretty good. I'll definitely check it out. I got a friend that lives a few miles South of there. Looks like a good place for us to go and shoot.

-- alonzo
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-16-2013, 09:50 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Yep. Kids now-a-days (in many places) can't even...

Yep. Kids now-a-days (in many places) can't even go into their own front yards or walk to school without some sort of supervision. How's a kid going to learn how to be independent with those sorts...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-16-2013, 09:38 PM
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Posted By alonzo
I like banjo music... `cept when I'm out riding...

I like banjo music... `cept when I'm out riding by myself (and, I know what you mean...eerie feeling... BTDT) I was riding once somewhere down South of Brannon Mtn and shortly after I passed a...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-16-2013, 09:09 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Hey, Matt. How's it going man? Yep....

Hey, Matt.

How's it going man?

Yep. Doing well. I haven't been riding much lately. Too many other projects and/or too cold.
Yeah. I saw some old posts around the `net about the Wedington...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-16-2013, 02:46 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Weedy Rough Mtn. Tower Site?

Anyone here ridden into the Weedy Rough Mtn lookout tower site?

If so, how's the road? What's there?

What I'm really looking for is a place near F`ville where I can do some casual shooting...
Forum: Thumpers 10-17-2012, 09:15 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Inmate Swamp ran 15/53 on his trip from...

Inmate Swamp ran 15/53 on his trip from California to Alabama (the *back* way). Said his top speed was 54mph. But, he successfully rode through some *extremely* gnarly stuff. ...
Forum: Thumpers 10-08-2012, 08:53 PM
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Posted By alonzo
XT225 in the best of company

Flip through a few of the pics here. There's some real nice vintage Brit iron here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewgrant/8067913356/in/set-72157631722986412/

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 10-06-2012, 02:24 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Here are some case savers (maybe the TT ones?): ...

Here are some case savers (maybe the TT ones?): http://motorcycleproducts.org/Engine_Guards/guards-main-frameset.htm

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 08-03-2012, 08:29 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Seems a bit high to me too. Here's the NADA for...

Seems a bit high to me too. Here's the NADA for an `06:
Suggested List Price: $5,099, Low Retail: $2,620, Average Retail: $3,230

And KBB.com:
Trade-in: $2,375 ...
Forum: Thumpers 07-05-2012, 08:24 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Hmmm. My DR doesn't feel strained at about 50 to...

Hmmm. My DR doesn't feel strained at about 50 to me (with 15/45 sprockets). I'm not even sure where that would happen `cause the Pirelli MT-18 on the front starts to feel pretty weird at about 70...
Forum: Thumpers 07-01-2012, 08:06 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Flat head screwdrivers.... ummmm, not too good. ...

Flat head screwdrivers.... ummmm, not too good.
As GlennR said, put a little air in the tube and, rub it down with some talc/baby powder.

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 06-11-2012, 04:02 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Phil -- I bought a used stock shock from a guy...

Phil --
I bought a used stock shock from a guy in Austria and had him ship it directly to Cogent. They did their magic on it and then shipped it to me. I then pulled the stocker off my DR and put...
Forum: Thumpers 06-05-2012, 04:18 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Nice bike! What forks? What's the blue thing...

Nice bike! What forks? What's the blue thing under the gas tank?

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 06-03-2012, 07:14 AM
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Posted By alonzo
I never would have thought to look for British...

I never would have thought to look for British (mostly CEI) threaded hardware on a site with "metrics" in it's name. Their web site is a bit clunkly to navigate but I'll have a look around.
Thanks....
Forum: Thumpers 06-02-2012, 09:16 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Cool. What year/model is it? BTW, I've got...

Cool. What year/model is it?

BTW, I've got a carpet that looks almost EXACTLY like yours!
Forum: Thumpers 06-02-2012, 08:58 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Moving along verrrry slowly (but, I am working on...

Moving along verrrry slowly (but, I am working on it.) I just put the new bearings in the engine cases and have the rods back on the crankshaft. But, I am suspicious about one of the gearbox...
Forum: Thumpers 06-02-2012, 08:44 PM
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Posted By alonzo
I paid $3500 for a pristine 2006 with 500 miles...

I paid $3500 for a pristine 2006 with 500 miles on it in 2008 (Which was about book at that time.) It also had a skid plate, luggage rack and gel seat + orig. stock seat. But, that was in Arkansas....
Forum: Thumpers 05-23-2012, 08:21 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Jeff -- Want to say more about this? Like,...

Jeff --
Want to say more about this? Like, why do you feel that the bolt-on retainer is better than the 'E' clip? I know that you're in a position to have some real life experience on this.
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2012, 03:20 PM
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Posted By alonzo
I paid $3500 for a `06 DR650 with only 500 miles...

I paid $3500 for a `06 DR650 with only 500 miles on it and no dents/dings/rust/etc. in `08 (from an individual, not dealer.) I think that was about book price back then.

kbb.com list the '06 in...
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2012, 03:24 PM
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Posted By alonzo
good buy on Polisport Shield Handguards

There's a closeout going on at Motorcycle Superstore on Polisport Shield Handguards

Order these two items:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/9/192/39297/ITEM/Polisport-Shield-Handguards.aspx...
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2012, 05:20 AM
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Posted By alonzo
Tim -- Any chance of seeing some...

Tim --
Any chance of seeing some photos/details of that stand?
Thanks.
-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2012, 08:47 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Right. And, just cheaper too. I run 15/45...

Right. And, just cheaper too.

I run 15/45 and carry a 14T and a 16T so I can vary the gearing according to conditions. I did have to lengthen the chain (single link with two master links.) ...
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2012, 04:27 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Talking Good idea. But then you have to carry all those...

Good idea. But then you have to carry all those apples with you..
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-14-2012, 07:49 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Ohhhh,,, Well, maybe I should try it on foot...

Ohhhh,,, Well, maybe I should try it on foot first! :eek1

-- alonzo
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-14-2012, 07:29 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Warloop Road?

Ok.. I need to get out and charge up the battery on my Cushman Highlander and thought I'd give Warloop Road a go ( Now, you know I'm lyin` `cause a Highlander ain't got no battery.) Anyway, I was...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-14-2012, 06:40 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Ted -- Who is "the beemer shop?" --...

Ted --
Who is "the beemer shop?"
-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2012, 03:08 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Oh, man. Don't sell the airhead! -- alonzo

Oh, man. Don't sell the airhead!

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2012, 08:50 PM
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Posted By alonzo
++++++++ -- alonzo

++++++++

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2012, 08:32 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Ricor Intiminators work pretty good too. ...

Ricor Intiminators work pretty good too.
Or... try a RMZ front end. Pretty easy: http://trapazoid.net/moto/showa-install/rmzforkinstall.html

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2012, 08:20 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Well... NADA shows (for Copas, MN) Low Retail...

Well... NADA shows (for Copas, MN) Low Retail (trade-in??): $1530, Average Retail: $2015.
Basically, if the guy takes it to a dealer or a car lot he's going to get trade-in (if that.) So,,, I'm...
Forum: Thumpers 03-02-2012, 07:56 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Those cases look nice. And,, pretty reasonable...

Those cases look nice. And,, pretty reasonable price too:
http://www.seahorsecases.net/seahorse-se-520.html

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 02-29-2012, 05:51 PM
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Posted By alonzo
When I installed the RMZ forks on my DR I mounted...

When I installed the RMZ forks on my DR I mounted the indicator behind the screen/fairing/cowling with double-sided tape.
Much easier to see now (but I still leave my signals on half the time...)...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2012, 08:35 PM
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Posted By alonzo
So.. What was it that finally got the rear wheel...

So.. What was it that finally got the rear wheel spinning freely?

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 02-11-2012, 08:30 PM
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Posted By alonzo
Damn! Nice looking bike! Looks a lot like mine....

Damn! Nice looking bike! Looks a lot like mine.


http://hawkeye.ualr.edu/%7Eltjones/moto/dr650/IMG_0080-us.jpg

-- alonzo
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2012, 08:22 AM
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Posted By alonzo
I just used the stock DR mounts and bars when I...

I just used the stock DR mounts and bars when I fitted the RMZ forks to my bike.

-- alonzo
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