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Forum: Vendors Yesterday, 01:22 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 63,169
Posted By Droptarotter
I can't comment on problems yet as I have not...

I can't comment on problems yet as I have not used the set up on that bike......the weather has been lousy...and my subframe does not have much support back there either..........the way the bags are...
Forum: Vendors Yesterday, 09:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,849
Posted By Droptarotter
Email sent........I'm interested and have some...

Email sent........I'm interested and have some time available!

Cheers
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3,909
Views: 827,860
Posted By Droptarotter
That's only because we have not gotten out of...

That's only because we have not gotten out of winter yet!

Cheers
Forum: Canada 05-16-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 145
Posted By Droptarotter
I did the Dirty Knobby Weekend a few years ago...

I did the Dirty Knobby Weekend a few years ago and had a good time!
I even won some gloves!

I'd be interested in the Dual Sport ride, but I have to work.

Good luck with this!
Forum: Vendors 05-16-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 63,169
Posted By Droptarotter
Look at post #426 on page 29............your 530...

Look at post #426 on page 29............your 530 will be very similar to what I have mounted on my 520.

Hope the photos help.

Cheers
Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,909
Views: 827,860
Posted By Droptarotter
That's pretty much how adventure riding was done...

That's pretty much how adventure riding was done before all this GS BS............thanks for the memories!

Cheers
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 173,690
Posted By Droptarotter
Eric; FYI........to cross a river, you have...

Eric;

FYI........to cross a river, you have to run perpendicular to it!

Glad you are finally enjoying the 640 after all the engine work!

Cheers
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By Droptarotter
You are lucky you are only dealing with a one...

You are lucky you are only dealing with a one cylinder engine with this.

My buddy's vintage XKE did the same thing........but.....the little piece of ring managed to bounce around in the one...
Forum: Airheads 05-14-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,528
Posted By Droptarotter
Message sent.......not sure I will make this, but...

Message sent.......not sure I will make this, but you never know???

Cheers
Forum: 2 smokers 05-13-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 804
Views: 188,683
Posted By Droptarotter
Mine is white/red.................so how did you...

Mine is white/red.................so how did you like your Toomey kit?

I really hate the CAT pipes on mine.

I'm really wondering if I should mess with it since it only has 700 miles on it!
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 20,872
Posted By Droptarotter
Paul; The bike looks great! Good job!

Paul;
The bike looks great!

Good job!
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3,901
Views: 778,409
Posted By Droptarotter
AHA............something to disagree with you on...

AHA............something to disagree with you on Bill:pain

No stands on bicylces...........you need to read the rules...........

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/comment-page-8/

Cheers
Forum: Airheads 05-13-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,528
Posted By Droptarotter
This is fast approaching..........when and...

This is fast approaching..........when and where......if it is still on?? 19th is best for me........not available on the 26.

Cheers
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3,901
Views: 778,409
Posted By Droptarotter
Yep, a center stand sure makes life a lot easier....

Yep, a center stand sure makes life a lot easier.

But like a kick starter........it's becoming a thing of the past???????

Cheers
Forum: Canada 05-11-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 377
Posted By Droptarotter
I have done the West Harrison road heading north....

I have done the West Harrison road heading north. There is just the one difficult hill that Grizzly mentions, I did it without any problems on my 640 KTM..........but depending on your abilities and...
Forum: Vendors 05-11-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 63,169
Posted By Droptarotter
Michael; I sent you an email! Cheers

Michael;
I sent you an email!

Cheers
Forum: Airheads 05-11-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3,909
Views: 827,860
Posted By Droptarotter
Keep the /2..........when are you ever going to...

Keep the /2..........when are you ever going to find another tank like that?????

Cheers
Forum: Australia 05-09-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4,291
Views: 374,700
Posted By Droptarotter
I believe a 6 point box end wrench works fine on...

I believe a 6 point box end wrench works fine on these nuts.

Before you put the bearings in the frame, install a grease nipple so you can grease these bearings.

Cheers
Forum: Canada 05-08-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 785
Posted By Droptarotter
Never! The closest I came to a KLR was a DR350....

Never!
The closest I came to a KLR was a DR350.

Cheers
Forum: Canada 05-07-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 785
Posted By Droptarotter
Gunner............you had a KLR????? For...

Gunner............you had a KLR?????

For Shame!!!
Forum: Airheads 05-07-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,528
Posted By Droptarotter
Cord; I might have some time for...

Cord;
I might have some time for this........drop me a pm and I will get back to you later..........gotta run an errand on the 'ol airhead.............because it's the only bike with saddlebags...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3,901
Views: 778,409
Posted By Droptarotter
So if you short/bypass the starter solenoid, the...

So if you short/bypass the starter solenoid, the bike will start??

Sounds like the starter solenoid to me.

Make sure you check the wiring around the steering head as there could be a break in a...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3,901
Views: 778,409
Posted By Droptarotter
FU!!! :fyyff We're friendly all the time and we...

FU!!! :fyyff
We're friendly all the time and we will beat you with a stock Supertrap if you say we are not!!
Forum: Airheads 05-06-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,528
Posted By Droptarotter
The 19th will work for me! Where?? How...

The 19th will work for me!

Where??
How much beer/pot/dancing girls/pizza/tools do we all bring??

Cheers
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,157
Posted By Droptarotter
If you do not have another person to apply the...

If you do not have another person to apply the rear brake pedal to remove/install the flywheel nut..............apply the rear brake and insert a flat blade screwdriver between the rear brake pedal...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 386
Posted By Droptarotter
I installed a Rock Hard Rally Gear skid plate on...

I installed a Rock Hard Rally Gear skid plate on my 640! It's a serious piece of kit!!

I also had the plastic plate on an old 400sxc that I had...........removed it as soon as I could........it...
Forum: Thumpers 05-05-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,157
Posted By Droptarotter
How fresh is your battery? The battery might be...

How fresh is your battery? The battery might be ok to crank the bike, but not have enough juice to let it fire.
If it starts with the kicker...........the battery could be your problem??
Funny it...
Forum: Canada 05-05-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 785
Posted By Droptarotter
Looks like you guys had spectacular...

Looks like you guys had spectacular weather..............I am stuck at work, but at least I got to ride my HP2 into work!
I have forwarded this link to my riding buddies......and will check later...
Forum: Canada 05-05-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 785
Posted By Droptarotter
Great shots Gunner! Did the Suzuki have the...

Great shots Gunner!

Did the Suzuki have the needed 250km's fuel range??

I'll send this off to my riding buddies and see if we can get a group to come over!

Cheers
Forum: Old's Cool 05-04-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7,277
Views: 2,627,695
Posted By Droptarotter
The 2 previous owners needed that hotline you...

The 2 previous owners needed that hotline you speak of!
I justed picked that bike up a month ago...........was told the original owner rode the bike home and put it away for 23 years...........next...
Forum: Airheads 05-03-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,528
Posted By Droptarotter
So what ever happened to this great idea??? ...

So what ever happened to this great idea???

Cheers
Forum: Old's Cool 05-03-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7,277
Views: 2,627,695
Posted By Droptarotter
Hey, that's my RZ..........it has 670 miles on it...

Hey, that's my RZ..........it has 670 miles on it now!

Cheers
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Droptarotter
This made me laugh........but there is a fair bit...

This made me laugh........but there is a fair bit of truth here!

Everything seems to break on the internet............nothing good ever happens here.

All the people that enjoy these bikes...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,157
Posted By Droptarotter
You bet it could give you shit performance!! ...

You bet it could give you shit performance!!

Start over..........set the crank to TDC, if you use the locating bolt make sure it's in the correct hole:rofl..........and recheck and/or reset the...
Forum: Equipment 05-03-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 630
Views: 94,495
Posted By Droptarotter
I'm counting on this being a good piece of gear...

I'm counting on this being a good piece of gear also as I have just snapped up a slightly used suit and am patiently waiting on it being shipped!

All the great info in this thread helped me...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,157
Posted By Droptarotter
Hey, how old is the fuel you are using?? Old...

Hey, how old is the fuel you are using??

Old gas might let an engine fire up, but I have had bikes with old gas not be able to pull my fat arse down the road??

Cheers
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 46,386
Posted By Droptarotter
Good points there Meat popsicle; Once I get...

Good points there Meat popsicle;

Once I get to TDC I just give the valves a wiggle....after 40 years of wrenching I have a pretty good feel what 5 or 10 thou feels like.

I find it such a pain...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 46,386
Posted By Droptarotter
Good for you!! Next time............since...

Good for you!!

Next time............since it is such a bitch to even check the valves for clearance.............dont' bother!

Just set the bike at TDC........loosen the appropriate...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-02-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 804
Views: 188,683
Posted By Droptarotter
When you go to the photo in...

When you go to the photo in Photobucket.........just click on the IMG box to the right of your photo.........that copies it.........then just paste it in the message box!

Cheers
Forum: 2 smokers 05-02-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 804
Views: 188,683
Posted By Droptarotter
Nice looking bike! ...

Nice looking bike!


http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/przjohn/055_zpse0d2ec78.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/przjohn/media/055_zpse0d2ec78.jpg.html)
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