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Forum: Orange Crush 03-28-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,842
Posted By BigWan
I also had some vibes and noise coming from the...

I also had some vibes and noise coming from the clutch that went away when I pulled the clutch lever.
I replaced the large needle bearing for the clutch basket $42 and all is well.
My bike had 32k...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-19-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,610
Posted By BigWan
Hey, going back to the original query about...

Hey, going back to the original query about "using the snot out of this battery." I've been doing my best for over a year and a half and it has not failed me once. How many of us could say that...
Forum: Ride reports 03-13-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 45,055
Posted By BigWan
Yes, I have a Latitude jacket and like it quite a...

Yes, I have a Latitude jacket and like it quite a bit. For this ride however, we needed to carry 3 litters of water each and I wasn't going to be able to fit a back pack between us.
Klim had this...
Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 45,055
Posted By BigWan
Normally that would be the case, but Bartek uses...

Normally that would be the case, but Bartek uses a Giant Loop bag and the only thing he's ever had on the rack is a 2 Gal. rotopax. That has been his setup since he got the bike new. We regularly...
Forum: Ride reports 03-07-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 45,055
Posted By BigWan
Hey Jonathan, I like the new boots. Day late...

Hey Jonathan,
I like the new boots.
Day late and a dollar short, huh. <label for="rb_iconid_26">http://d26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net/Laughing.gif</label>

Get well,
Matt
Forum: Ride reports 03-05-2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 45,055
Posted By BigWan
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z304/mwan650/Ba...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z304/mwan650/Baja%20WanK/TheeAmigos_zps7ee15baf.jpg

Our group was really coming together, we were riding well with each other and having a blast.
Good...
Forum: Ride reports 03-01-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,954
Posted By BigWan
Hi Q, Just got back into town last night and...

Hi Q,

Just got back into town last night and caught up with your report. Loved it!:freaky
It was a great reminder of how much fun was had at this years rally.
Those pics with the glasses...
Forum: Ride reports 03-01-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,262
Posted By BigWan
Wow Dave, Hangin' with Jimmy, Johnny and...

Wow Dave,

Hangin' with Jimmy, Johnny and riding in the desert with your buddies, you are a lucky man.

Can't wait to see what's next.:lurk
Forum: Racing 01-04-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,183
Posted By BigWan
I'm In, Thanks!!

I'm In, Thanks!!
Forum: Orange Crush 11-21-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 43,918
Posted By BigWan
That is very tempting. :wink: There's not as...

That is very tempting. :wink:
There's not as much snow as I thought there would be this time of year.

I'm heading to Death Valley on Friday, maybe you and James could come down and hook up with...
Forum: Ride reports 11-13-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,231
Posted By BigWan
Enjoying your photos :lurk I would...

Enjoying your photos :lurk



I would say, it's a definite maybe :lol3
There is one hill going in from Swansea that is kinda steep and a wee bit loose. It's not as steep as the Cerro Gordo side,...
Forum: Ride reports 11-11-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,231
Posted By BigWan
Hi P :wave Looks like you had a nice ride...

Hi P :wave

Looks like you had a nice ride down the coast.

Kelly told me I should check out your new toy, It is really cool.
It's going to be a blast in Death Valley! I'd love to break one...
Forum: Racing 11-08-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 20,564
Posted By BigWan
That f'ing sucks Radek :cry I'm pretty sure...

That f'ing sucks Radek :cry

I'm pretty sure you'll be back pre-running shortly, like this is going to stop you. I do agree with the others that suggest getting things checked out. When you get to...
Forum: Racing 10-01-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 20,564
Posted By BigWan
All Right Radek!!! I'm guessing the training...

All Right Radek!!!

I'm guessing the training is going to begin in earnest now. No more double fisted Drum Stick curls for you.
Forum: Ride reports 09-24-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 129,246
Posted By BigWan
:rofl Ooooh, Jim Carrey is from Canada,...

:rofl

Ooooh, Jim Carrey is from Canada, forget it then. :rofl:rofl
Forum: Orange Crush 09-21-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 43,918
Posted By BigWan
I came up at the last minute hoping for the best...

I came up at the last minute hoping for the best and ended up having a blast.:freaky
Thanks to KTM for doing the rally and letting me sign-up so late (Christy B.)
And even bigger thanks to Wachs...
Forum: Ride reports 09-17-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,714
Posted By BigWan
Great Job on the report PDX A! I really enjoyed...

Great Job on the report PDX A! I really enjoyed your sense of humor and photos. :clap
It was fun to read a report from the perspective of a new rider.

I have to say, I feel a little guilty...
Forum: Ride reports 09-01-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 129,246
Posted By BigWan
Hi JG, Sand and rocks are where steering...

Hi JG,

Sand and rocks are where steering dampers really shine. I can't speak for all the different dampers on the market, but I have been happy with the Scotts Steering Stabilizer....
Forum: Ride reports 08-31-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 129,246
Posted By BigWan
They won't let you do that in Tennessee? :scratch...

They won't let you do that in Tennessee? :scratch

:lol3
Forum: Ride reports 08-23-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 129,246
Posted By BigWan
Thanks, Rob:wave Yeah, we thought people might...

Thanks, Rob:wave
Yeah, we thought people might enjoy that one. That's why I don't like to go slow, we just fall over.:rofl


"Somebody" already took care of business.
...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-19-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 250
Posted By BigWan
Hey Ronski, I've been running around with a...

Hey Ronski,

I've been running around with a spliced repair for a couple years. I meant to replace the cable when I got back from a long ride, but forgot about it until I saw your thread.
So, give...
Forum: Ride reports 08-16-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,913
Posted By BigWan
:freaky Great Job!! Sam. Between the...

:freaky Great Job!! Sam.
Between the thorough photo coverage and hours of video editing, you really brought us all along for the ride.
I kinda feel like I need a shower.:rofl
I also wanted to...
Forum: Racing 08-08-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 20,564
Posted By BigWan
Oh, damn you Radek! :freaky TRAINING :cry

Oh, damn you Radek! :freaky

TRAINING :cry
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-17-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,916
Posted By BigWan
That's funny! :rofl Q - you are a trail...

That's funny! :rofl

Q - you are a trail gourmet. That looks good!



That's what it's all about. :freaky


It might just be me, but Dr. Rock looks pretty cold in most of the camp pics....
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-09-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 27,556
Posted By BigWan
Sounds good, Erik. I'll give you a little time to...

Sounds good, Erik. I'll give you a little time to bond with your new bike before we get together and trash it.:lol3
Seriously though, I'll try to send you a PM next time we do a ride you might like....
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-08-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 27,556
Posted By BigWan
Cory, you are absolutely correct. Mendo is...

Cory, you are absolutely correct. Mendo is fantastic on big bikes, we all had such a great time.
I think it comes across in this highlight reel.:freaky

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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-08-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 27,556
Posted By BigWan
Kelly and I shot a couple of hours of GoPro...

Kelly and I shot a couple of hours of GoPro footage on this trip. Don't worry Joe, we won't post it all. :rofl
I know DARKRYDER is chomping at the bit to see himself in this one.

The camera angle...
Forum: Ride reports 05-01-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 68,534
Posted By BigWan
Hi HairBear, You know, I always try to take...

Hi HairBear,

You know, I always try to take things in while we're on these trips, but I'm normally so focused on the riding I don't even like to stop.
It isn't until we get home and I have a...
Forum: Ride reports 04-30-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 68,534
Posted By BigWan
Kelly won't let me wear my cape, she says it'll...

Kelly won't let me wear my cape, she says it'll get caught in the chain.:lol3

Glad you guys liked the jumping pic. Honestly, after riding that canyon you're happy to still be able to jump at all.
Forum: Ride reports 04-24-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,500
Posted By BigWan
Looks like you guys had a great trip, if the...

Looks like you guys had a great trip, if the cheese-eating grins in every picture are any kind of indicator.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
I love all the infectious enthusiasm.:thumb
Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 68,534
Posted By BigWan
Hey Rich, It has been too long, I was hoping...

Hey Rich,

It has been too long, I was hoping to see you at DVDaze this year, but I'm pretty sure you weren't there. The best DVDaze for me was 2007, maybe next year I'll try the Noob Rally...
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 68,534
Posted By BigWan
10:24am Why are you on the interwebs and not...

10:24am Why are you on the interwebs and not riding?:ddog

Post a pic if you find the cone.:D
Forum: Ride reports 03-31-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 68,534
Posted By BigWan
She means muddy and Great! :clap

She means muddy and Great! :clap
Forum: Ride reports 03-26-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 68,534
Posted By BigWan
Come on, Rob! That was the best line. ...

Come on, Rob!

That was the best line.

Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.:rofl
Forum: Ride reports 03-24-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 68,534
Posted By BigWan
Surely ...

Surely (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A5t5_O8hdA) I have no idea what you're talking about...:augie

:evil
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 68,534
Posted By BigWan
Hi Bartek, Glad to see you here and I'm...

Hi Bartek,

Glad to see you here and I'm looking forward to riding with you again.

Matt
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 68,534
Posted By BigWan
Our objectives: 1. Find lots of ridable,...

Our objectives:
1. Find lots of ridable, interesting, dirt - and enjoy it, 2up
2. Find the Playboy magazine - and enjoy it, 2up
3. Find cjbiker’s lost wallet - and enjoy it, 2up

Fixed. ...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-03-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 27,556
Posted By BigWan
Sounds like a good time

In x 3
There will be 3 of us riding in on Thurs. BigWan/LittleWan 2up and a friend will be on his bike.


BigWan/LittleWan/ riding in / group camping / group dinners
BigWan+1(Aaron)/ riding in...
Forum: Orange Crush 12-25-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,203
Posted By BigWan
I had a 2005.5 950 and loved that bike, carbs...

I had a 2005.5 950 and loved that bike, carbs were great and easy to work on. Throttle response was smooth and predictable. My only complaint with that bike was with the suspension. It was a non S...
Forum: Ride reports 11-11-2010, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1,003
Views: 190,545
Posted By BigWan
Hey Nevermind, Three years ago, that would be...

Hey Nevermind,
Three years ago, that would be funny. :lol3 This year makes 33 years of dirt. I'm getting old, thanks for making me add it all up and think about it.:rofl
I think there's a pretty...
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