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Forum: Beasts 05-22-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
Re: roadie wheels on XC... Don't forget the...

Re: roadie wheels on XC...
Don't forget the rake and trail is different on the XC to accomodate the 21" wheel.


BTW, when I said I've put 8K on the trails that was on more than one bike and...
Forum: Beasts 05-22-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
The anakee 2 was a favorite for wet roads. Don't...

The anakee 2 was a favorite for wet roads. Don't know anything about the new 3's.
The Conti trail attack won out over a whole host of 90/10 and 95/5 tires in a comparo test - highly rated.

You...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 424
Posted By browneye
Rock Store

Have ridden all those canyon roads a bunch myself, with other roadriders and supermoto riders. One of them is one-way, down, can't recall the name but it's pretty cool, very twisty.

We were...
Forum: Beasts 05-21-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
13000km's to wear out a tire is certainly not...

13000km's to wear out a tire is certainly not excessive. I'm lucky to get 10K km's on any tire (6K miles). The scorp trails will be toast by then, front and rear. The Fullbores lucky to get 8K km's.
Forum: Beasts 05-21-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
Seems to me Mefo and Heidi require about 35lbs...

Seems to me Mefo and Heidi require about 35lbs (or more), always. Or they breakdown and delaminate. Early on there were a lot of them that split and threw tread/knobs. Lower pressure is fine for...
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,197
Posted By browneye
Thanks. Actual link here: ...

Thanks. Actual link here: http://www.advmotorrad.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_83_84&product_id=197

$150 plus ship for Tiger XC.
Forum: OZ Vendors 05-19-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,885
Posted By browneye
How much to get one of these to the states? ...

How much to get one of these to the states?
I've been looking all over for an end-open storage box. The tube is okay, but it's small and it's plastic.

One of the US suppliers is making a...
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 15,479
Posted By browneye
No thanks! I'd rather have my TE630. :deal ...

No thanks! I'd rather have my TE630. :deal

The 690 has a sumo close ratio gearbox and no downtubes below the motor. And they have their typical KTM electrical and EFI problems.

To me a...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,197
Posted By browneye
Where did the rear box on the inside of the...

Where did the rear box on the inside of the pannier rack come from? That's exactly what I've been looking for.
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,197
Posted By browneye
CJ Designs is a very nice laser cut plate. Easy...

CJ Designs is a very nice laser cut plate. Easy bolt on, no mods, works great, good price. I got a raw one from him at a bargain so I was a happy camper. It's been great, but I just used it to bolt...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
Factory ECU Tune Updates

Dropped in to my dealer today - Newport Beach Ducati Triumph - to check out what I could by with my 20% off coupon they sent me for my birthday. These guys really are a fantastic dealership. And one...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-17-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 338
Posted By browneye
Going over 14 from Cedar City to Cedar Breaks is...

Going over 14 from Cedar City to Cedar Breaks is way beautiful. Take in Cedar Breaks Monument. There are lots of dirt roads easily ridable in and around Navajo Lake, Duck Creek Village area. At 9K'...
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,197
Posted By browneye
That vid is amazing. :clap

That vid is amazing. :clap
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,197
Posted By browneye
Uh oh, geez, talk about a thread 'jack... I...

Uh oh, geez, talk about a thread 'jack...

I don't have pics of the 110 yet, but here's my 75 from a few months ago. It's been up and running for about 2 years. And a pic of it when newly setup....
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,197
Posted By browneye
Ummm...yeah...no... :rofl Or...not only...

Ummm...yeah...no... :rofl

Or...not only no, but HELL NO!

Seems to me polycarbonate is stronger but scratches easier. Lexan is a brand name for poly, right? It's super tough but scratches?...
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1,236
Views: 277,524
Posted By browneye
I looks like it's tied to the big tree...

I looks like it's tied to the big tree there...planning on pulling that one out? :lol3


:freaky
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 695
Posted By browneye
Hey now...that was quick. Awesome! So, what...

Hey now...that was quick. Awesome!

So, what was the thing that most stood out to bring you over?
Forum: Equipment 05-15-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By browneye
If you're beach camping and expect any wind,...

If you're beach camping and expect any wind, choose the one that is best suited for that. The redverz are cool but I've seem themact like a f'ing balloon. Echoing the other post about size as well...
Forum: Equipment 05-15-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By browneye
I have the previous version, Comp 2's, and have...

I have the previous version, Comp 2's, and have been a fantastic boot. Their hinge design works, it's a solid well made boot at a really good price (compared to a Crossfire. :evil )

TCX makes...
Forum: Equipment 05-15-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,208
Posted By browneye
I have had good luck with bicyle shorts with the...

I have had good luck with bicyle shorts with the chamois crotch. I dunno, they seem to wick like crazy, but then when it's hot everything is hot.

Echo on merino wool. Stuff is great.
...
Forum: Equipment 05-15-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 974
Posted By browneye
I wear regular TCX mx boots for off, but for on I...

I wear regular TCX mx boots for off, but for on I got a pair of FirstGear Mesh High boots and they are fantastic. Nice and cool, you can feel the air through them once you get moving.

Try a pair...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-15-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By browneye
Very cool. You have now seen everything there...

Very cool.
You have now seen everything there is in Riverside County. :lol3

South of PS, and west from Salton Sea is Borrego area, lots of good riding and scenery. Dirt and road. Check it out....
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
Right on! This fixed mine as well. And...

Right on!

This fixed mine as well.
And I'll probably make a new cross-bar.

Bross: :flip
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
This is my point with these people. I would only...

This is my point with these people. I would only ever deal with them if I absolutely had to. I had several email exchanges with them last July when I got my bike and their stupid rack wouldn't fit...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-14-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,568
Posted By browneye
Ah, you'll be fine then. The Scorpion Trails...

Ah, you'll be fine then.
The Scorpion Trails work remarkably well off pavement, but any loose surfaces or wet and they don't have much bite.
I got a set of Fullbore USA M40/41 tires and they work...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-14-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,568
Posted By browneye
How long have you been riding? The tiger...

How long have you been riding?

The tiger with street tires is suitable only for smooth dirt roads, air down to 22-23lbs if you need traction. You need a way to air back up.

I'm sure it would...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-14-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By browneye
Tour the park...just watch for the rule-nazi's -...

Tour the park...just watch for the rule-nazi's - birkenstock wearing uptites. They're worse than the rangers. Generally the place is overrun with asian tourists and rented mini-RV's.

There's not...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,197
Posted By browneye
That was my original point - lifting up instead...

That was my original point - lifting up instead of back was making it very difficult for me. All previous experience with centerstands I would lift up on the bike while stepping on the stand leg. But...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3,830
Views: 527,713
Posted By browneye
Local group to do COBDR going north, weekend...

Local group to do COBDR going north, weekend after labor day. I think it's big bikes though, riding up and back, they're telling me to bring the tiger xc.

Grand Canyon North Rim trip, 8 of us,...
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,197
Posted By browneye
Looked at one of those Saturday at Berts. My god...

Looked at one of those Saturday at Berts. My god are they short. Feels like you're sitting AT the bars. Did not try the center stand.

The Tiger is a bitch to put up. I had trouble at first, then...
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,197
Posted By browneye
Cool! I took mine off and just tossed it....

Cool!

I took mine off and just tossed it. Made a strap keeper for the bypass hose. I can REALLY see what's going on in there. :D
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,360
Posted By browneye
Cool pics guys!

Cool pics guys!
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3,830
Views: 527,713
Posted By browneye
Nice! Needs tires. :wink:

Nice!
Needs tires. :wink:
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,360
Posted By browneye
They run them on trials bikes, but in my...

They run them on trials bikes, but in my experience it's a different kind of riding than an enduro type machine. I rode 3 years competition observed trials with ATA, sportsman class. Middle of the...
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
Pretty cool. Downloaded the instructions, it's...

Pretty cool. Downloaded the instructions, it's quite comprehensive. Not too complicated. Looks like you can change settings all the way through the throttle range. Stock map and arrow map available....
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
Really? Load it on a laptop and connect it to the...

Really? Load it on a laptop and connect it to the bike?
What else does it do? Reads DTC's I'm sure, anything else?
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
Who has one of these in so-Cal???? :evil

Who has one of these in so-Cal???? :evil
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,360
Posted By browneye
WHERE???? I've never heard it was even remotely...

WHERE???? I've never heard it was even remotely decent on the front. Except for rock, like if you were riding Moab or something.

In any kind of loose terrain it will wash out. So singletrack is...
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
No, it doesn't stall, it's just quite low. My...

No, it doesn't stall, it's just quite low. My guess was also that the ecu controlled it, would have to tweak with a programmer.
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 17,188
Views: 2,765,572
Posted By browneye
Looks like there is a screw adjust in that...

Looks like there is a screw adjust in that mechanism...can I set my idle up a little? It's a little too slow. I find myself holding a little more idle at stop lights and such.
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