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Forum: Thumpers 03-01-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 409
Posted By Mike_a
I think I'll rent a car actually, under $200 a...

I think I'll rent a car actually, under $200 a week for an economy car. That's about what I'd spend on a good set of tires, new chain and different sprockets. Plus less wear on the engine and I'll be...
Forum: Thumpers 03-01-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 409
Posted By Mike_a
XR600 good for long trip?

I don't want to clog up the xr600 thread with my silly non-technical question. I have a trip coming up, it has to be made in a very short time frame. 900miles one way, I want to do it in one day, I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-29-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,685
Posted By Mike_a
California cops seem to expect anyone riding...

California cops seem to expect anyone riding anything other then a harley to be a trouble maker.

The only time I've ever been pulled over was on my motorcycle. It was about 11pm as I'm...
Forum: Ride reports 01-10-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By Mike_a
Very cool trip, I may have missed it, but how...

Very cool trip, I may have missed it, but how long are you going to be on the road?
Have a blast and stay safe.

P.S. I didn't know Suzuki made touring gear, neat.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-04-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 49,079
Posted By Mike_a
Not sure if this has been found yet, but...

Not sure if this has been found yet, but Christini tech is making AWD street legal 450s with wide ratio trans, All for only $7695. But I have heard there basically Chinese knockoffs of the Honda crf...
Forum: Trip Planning 01-03-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By Mike_a
RTW on native bikes?

Recently I watched the Long way round, a good series. But one thing got my gears turning more than anything else during the whole show. That's when the camera mans bmw broke down and they bought him...
Forum: Americas 01-01-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By Mike_a
Definitely going to the USS Alabama, that's just...

Definitely going to the USS Alabama, that's just too cool to pass up. Birmingham is probably out, I used to live just south of there, but everyone I knew has moved away. And I can't believe I forgot...
Forum: Americas 12-28-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By Mike_a
4 corners of the US

This summer, starting in may, just as we both finish emt school, my friend maliwal and I are taking a trip. Its roughly the 4 corners of the US, with a bit of Canada added. So far we only have a...
Forum: Thumpers 09-10-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8,154
Views: 865,462
Posted By Mike_a
Apparently the '85-'87 are the same, but after...

Apparently the '85-'87 are the same, but after that it's a new design. Good news too, found a good deal on an '87 master and caliper combo.

And thank you JAB, for some reason it didn't cross my...
Forum: Thumpers 09-10-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8,154
Views: 865,462
Posted By Mike_a
brakes

The front brake caliper on my 85 xr600 was taken off when I bought the bike, It seized 6-7 years ago and the po never fixed. I've tried to fix it to, but no luck even getting the pistons out. There...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2012, 03:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By Mike_a
supertrapp exhaust

I recently bought an 84 XR600r, plated, for a great price. Only concern is it has a supertrapp exhaust, and that thing is loud as hell. Now I personally don't mind, but I am worried about the law...
Forum: Thumpers 07-08-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,290
Posted By Mike_a
My '85 xr600 has a big bore kit, bringing it to...

My '85 xr600 has a big bore kit, bringing it to 660. If it doesn't start on the first 3 kicks I just roll it down the street and pop it. I think the hardest part is its so damn tall.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 06-19-2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,810
Posted By Mike_a
I always thought "cotton kills" was in reference...

I always thought "cotton kills" was in reference to cold, it will trap moisture next to your skin and suck the heat out. Dangerous in cold weather, but kinda want in the desert heat.

One of my...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-17-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 79,750
Posted By Mike_a
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll159/mike_the_...

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll159/mike_the_militant/IMAG0258.jpg
My xr660 in the back of a Subaru outback. No one else thought it would fit.:D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-08-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By Mike_a
Around here that happens to me about once a...

Around here that happens to me about once a month. I've learned to expect it. First time I nearly pissed myself and didn't ride for a few days. But you just need to have your head in the game all the...
Forum: Face plant 03-29-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,725
Posted By Mike_a
Ouch, this is one of the videos I have to keep...

Ouch, this is one of the videos I have to keep watching over and over. So it pops into my mind whenever I'm about to do something dumb. Speedy recovery rider.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-15-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,648
Posted By Mike_a
Is there a min cc limit to popping wheelies?...

Is there a min cc limit to popping wheelies? Would you think its possible on a 200, or is it just too weak?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-15-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,596
Posted By Mike_a
I don't think a motorcycle license should be more...

I don't think a motorcycle license should be more like a pilots license, I think a pilots license should be more like a motorcycle license. I value personal responsibility, your life is in your own...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-14-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,353
Posted By Mike_a
I guess I should come out of the shadows, I'm the...

I guess I should come out of the shadows, I'm the pal that lead Maliwal up that hill.:D But he took it like a champ, dusted himself off and kept riding. At least he got his first crash out of the way...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-16-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,615
Posted By Mike_a
Kinda suprised no one has said it yet. But my...

Kinda suprised no one has said it yet. But my favorite is, Kickstart My Heart, by Motley Crue.
Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 809,069
Posted By Mike_a
This has most likely already been asked somewhere...

This has most likely already been asked somewhere in the 230 pages but I cant find it. What is the normal cruising speed that most people use? Anything past 45mph and it feels like its going to shake...
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 809,069
Posted By Mike_a
OK perfect, that's exactly what I wanted to hear....

OK perfect, that's exactly what I wanted to hear. :D

Thanks
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 809,069
Posted By Mike_a
Quick concern

I just picked up my first motorcycle ever, a DR200SE, brand new. And after putting 125 miles on it this week I noticed my chain is really loose. The manual says 1.6" max mines at 3" or more, this is...
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