Forum: Racing
02-04-2013, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 146
Views: 9,495
Breauxman
Breauxman must have been sitting on the rock right in front of me at Chocolate. I had that same angle and distance! Great video!
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Forum: Racing
02-03-2013, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 146
Views: 9,495
I was there!
I had a great time this morning watching the race. Really impressed with the way Cody and Graham took the course. Graham was the only one to go wide on Chocolate and passed Cody with that move.
I...
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Forum: Racing
01-29-2013, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 146
Views: 9,495
bike
Konflict-
I can talk to some people to see if they would be willing to share/rent a bike. My wife has a CRF230F but I am riding out the hour to JV and wont have a way to get it out there.
DDLT
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Forum: Racing
01-27-2013, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 146
Views: 9,495
motos race time?
Jimmy-
Cant find anything that says what time the race is starting. Can you give me some insight?
DDLT
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Forum: Racing
01-23-2013, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 146
Views: 9,495
Voyager
Garridan-
you guys offer a military discount on the voyagers? I think I "need" one.
DDLT
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Forum: Racing
01-22-2013, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 146
Views: 9,495
29 Palms
I know I am part of the "evil establishment" that is trying to suck up Johnson Valley but I live within 45 minutes of this race on base so if anyone is coming from out of town and forgot something or...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-21-2012, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
snapped fork bolt
Just changed my front tire for the first time and when re-installing it I snapped one of the four bolts that hold the front axle bolt in.
What will it take to replace this and is it still safe to...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-09-2012, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 15,422
CRF230F street legal in Florida?
Just bought a CRF230F of another Marine for my wife. I have an XRL and she wants to have hers street legal too to be able to ride from base to the trails.
Calling Florida they have no clue what to...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-16-2012, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
post deployment no start
I moved from Japan to 29 Palms, CA in February and deployed to Afghanistan before my bike finally made it to the states. When I shipped it in January I had to drain the fuel and disconnect the...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-05-2012, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 684
Views: 37,634
damn
I just moved back to SoCal from Japan and would love to join in on this fun but my XR650L is on a boat somewhere coming back still. Will definitely catch up with you guys when I get back from...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-28-2012, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
NX650 5th
Gents,
Got 4 payments in. 3 are addressed and ready to go. I don't want to guess on who the 4th one is. So Daniel, hit me with a PM with your mailing address.
DDLT
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Forum: Thumpers
01-24-2012, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Oki friend
Beechum,
have your buddy get in touch with me and I will tell him where to go and how to get it done.
DDLT
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Forum: Thumpers
01-24-2012, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
NX650 5th Update
So I went to the dealer to buy the 5th gears today. I knew there were some guys that wanted them but didn't post up so I was going to buy 10 knowing they would be bought. He linked to the HONDA JAPAN...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-23-2012, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
5th Gear
Gents,
Sorry if my last post was a little cryptic but I was using my iPad at the library and was in a hurry.
So here is the deal. I am doing this for fellow piggy riders and am not looking to...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-22-2012, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
NX650 5th gear
After two different shops said no, I went down to the big Honda shop and they can get them.
They are Yen9450 = $126 at current exchange rate of 75 yen to the dollar with shipping I say 140 bucks....
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Forum: Thumpers
01-20-2012, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
NX650 5th Update
Gents-
Got in touch with my bike ship finally. He works weird hours. Anyways, he said in his very Wisconsin draw "wow, those gears are a little pricey ya know... would need to get a deposit if you...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-14-2012, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
NX650 5th
Hey guys,
Big gave me the part number for the NX650 5th gear. If i can get them, give me a guesstimate of how many I should tell him I am trying to get?
DDLT
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Forum: Thumpers
01-13-2012, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
jap parts
Gents-
I am in the land of the rising sun (Japan) until the 31st of this month. If you guys need anything I can try to acquire it and send it out before I leave but let me know ASAP!
DDLT
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Forum: Thumpers
12-21-2011, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Japan Piggy
Barron,
Sorry I havent gotten back to you about your pig in Japan. Let me know what you need and I might be able to send it to you from here so it will be free. I bought a stock exhaust off ebay...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-31-2011, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
oil
You obviously haven't seen that the Japanese Yen is currently at it's highest "post war" (WWII) value compared to the dollar. $hits expensive here!
I get free shipping over a hundred bucks from...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-31-2011, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Dennis Kirk Oil
I know talking about engine oil is like debating tires and such and has been done a million times but I have one more.
I am in Okinawa, Japan and not too many places are willing to ship lubricants...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-28-2011, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,211
Lesotho
I took a "guide" up the Sani Pass and would have given a million dollars to take my motorcycle up it. To make matters worse halfway up right before getting into the switchbacks a BMW GS800 came up...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-26-2011, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
my piggy
Just thought you guys would like to see what my piggy did today. At least I get the chance to take her out of the house right now. Even if it is to go to the commissary and buy diapers!
...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-20-2011, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Future BRP rider
Everyone I want to introduce you to to my son Tripp. Born 8/21/11 at 12:38am Okinawa, Japan time.
This pic was taken right after he was handed to his mommy. I was going thru pics to send to family...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-18-2011, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
.02 cents
Disclaimer: I know neither party involved.....
I am stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Mail here isnt the fastest so if i need to pay for something then I use a paypal account or I contact my bank and...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-15-2011, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 162
Views: 51,486
Ruby
So I was showing the girlfriend pics from this site and came across this thread and she started laughing and said I had to post up some pics of my girl Ruby.
I live in Okinawa, Japan and the salty...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-11-2011, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Spud's Idaho
Spud-
Saw this on foxnews and thought of you...
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/11/taking-liberties-right-to-tranquility/?test=latestnews
DDLT
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Forum: Thumpers
08-01-2011, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Mirror
Anyone have a mirror they want to get rid of?
I have to have 2 to ride on base. When I bought my bike it only had one so I bought an aftermarket one and it isnt holding up too well.
Thanks.
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Forum: Thumpers
07-23-2011, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Japan
Gents, I live in Okinawa, Japan and have a good bike shop. If you guys ever need anything let me know and I can ask him.
He is a former Marine, married to an Okinawan and has been doing this for...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-14-2011, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Xd40
have you looked at the XD40s? I love mine. I am left handed and I wanted the ambidextrous safety and the ergonomics are way better than a glock....
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Forum: Thumpers
05-21-2011, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Replacing stock tank
Hey guys, i have done some searching but cant find the answer I am looking for.
I got a IMS tank when I bought my bike. I would like to instal it so that I can cruise the island all day and get...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-21-2011, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Ruthrad buying an XRL
I cant tell you the best way to outfit it since I live in Japan now but this website helped me find the bike I bought now. It has a search engine the populates bikes that are posted on all different...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-13-2011, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Tires
I see lots of posts about 606s and 908s etc but I am wondering what is the best fit for me. I have done lots of research on this site and on TT etc but cant decide what is the best tire for what I...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-12-2011, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
Usmc
Jungleplant-
Can you make the shark fin with USMC in it?
DDLT
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Forum: Thumpers
05-03-2011, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
punctuation
Jamin-
Great video. I have been thinking of getting a go pro and you solidified it for me.
Only thing I would fix on your video though if you are turning it in for a grade is to put a...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-29-2011, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-26-2011, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 568
Views: 93,616
rubber duck
I thought the Marine Duck was a good touch to the testing. A. he was a "hands on" observer B. proof that the GPS was underwater if the pictures couldn't clearly show it.
DDLT
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2011, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 58,844
Views: 5,401,733
New seat
My girl Ruby with her new seat.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/tigerlax36/IMG_3208.jpg
She feels so purdy now.
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-26-2011, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 568
Views: 93,616
Oregon dunk test
I changed the order of tests from recommendation due to thinking that if the cable was plugged in (#3), it would help keep water out unlike having nothing plugged in and the port exposed (#2). I am...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-25-2011, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 568
Views: 93,616
Oregon Dunk test
Ok Gents, Gonna do the dunk test.
Need to know what exactly I am testing out here cause we get one shot before I mail this out (too many geocaches to find and cant have the GPS gone for too much...
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