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Forum: Parallel Universe Today, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 381
Posted By Zeke Markham
I'm not sure how much it would be in Vegas, but...

I'm not sure how much it would be in Vegas, but they are pretty fair. After what Long Beach quoted me for a clutch replacement, I won't go there.
What is the 6K other than an oil change?
Forum: Parallel Universe Today, 04:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 381
Posted By Zeke Markham
What is the 6K service for? Oil? Why not do it...

What is the 6K service for? Oil? Why not do it yourself, save money and time. If that's not an option though, while going from Bonneville to Death Valley, it might be worth it to stop in Vegas or...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-11-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 710
Posted By Zeke Markham
I'm running a D606 130/90 17 on mine right now. ...

I'm running a D606 130/90 17 on mine right now. It's awesome on the dirt, but not good on the street. Works ok though, probably 3000 miles so far, doubtful I have 1000 left. Mixed dirt and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-25-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,955
Posted By Zeke Markham
Torn meniscus and a fracture in my foot from two...

Torn meniscus and a fracture in my foot from two separate off road incidents with hard bags. All the other times with no bags or soft bags I walked away, even if the bike was missing pieces and the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-17-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By Zeke Markham
Could be worse, my dash fell off a while back.

Could be worse, my dash fell off a while back.
Forum: Road warriors 01-25-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2,277
Views: 370,017
Posted By Zeke Markham
I hate you all, I'm looking for a VFR again. My...

I hate you all, I'm looking for a VFR again. My 99 was totaled in August by a guy turning left from the right lane on a 3 lane road. I replaced it with an 07 Sprint ST, but I just can't shake the...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-07-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Posted By Zeke Markham
After 6 months of unemployment, I'll work just...

After 6 months of unemployment, I'll work just about any amount of hours. Besides, it's less than I was working deployed to Afghanistan.
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-05-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By Zeke Markham
I've got the Holan rack on mine, it's been...

I've got the Holan rack on mine, it's been thoroughly crash tested and has held up fine. Watch out with the ammo cans though, I tore my meniscus in two places after my knee got caught between the...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-05-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Posted By Zeke Markham
I appreciate it man, the housing out there is...

I appreciate it man, the housing out there is going to be an adjustment for sure. And the traffic. I'm looking forward to some more moderate temperatures though. These 30 degree mornings coming...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-05-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Posted By Zeke Markham
I finally heard back from one of the people I...

I finally heard back from one of the people I emailed on Craigslist. Looks like the cardboard box under the overpass is a now the back up plan rather than the primary!
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-02-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Posted By Zeke Markham
Yeah, SpaceX.

Yeah, SpaceX.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-02-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Posted By Zeke Markham
Oh, right, I keep forgetting that. I'll be...

Oh, right, I keep forgetting that. I'll be working in Hawthorne.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-01-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Posted By Zeke Markham
Is there anyone in LA that can help me out with a room for a couple weeks?

I'm coming out to LA next week for a new job. I don't really know the area and funds are kind of tight, I'm looking for somewhere to stay for a little bit, until I can get my own place. Anyone have...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-26-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8,163
Views: 477,294
Posted By Zeke Markham
Hmm, maybe I'll stay away from Gardena then. ...

Hmm, maybe I'll stay away from Gardena then. I'll definitely look at Venice and Hermosa beach. Thanks for the tips.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-26-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8,163
Views: 477,294
Posted By Zeke Markham
I'd like to stay under 1200 a month, but if 1500...

I'd like to stay under 1200 a month, but if 1500 puts me in a nicer area, it's doable. How is Gardena? There's a nice looking apartment there for a good price and it's about a mile from where I'll...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-26-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8,163
Views: 477,294
Posted By Zeke Markham
I'll be working in Hawthorne. I've only been to...

I'll be working in Hawthorne. I've only been to LA once, and that was for about 12 hours, so I really have no idea whats out there. I'll look into some of the places mentioned.
Oh, I'm 26, no...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-26-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8,163
Views: 477,294
Posted By Zeke Markham
Sorry if this is the wrong place,

But I'm looking at moving to the LA area and was wondering if anyone can help me out with finding a place to live in LA? Good areas, places to avoid, relatively cheap rent, stuff like that. I'm...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-04-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By Zeke Markham
I'm on my second set of fairings, but no bars...

I'm on my second set of fairings, but no bars would have saved the first set. Everything forward of the forks got ripped off. My second set has a few scratches, and a small crack, but again, I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-04-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By Zeke Markham
I've got the SWM on mine, they've held up very...

I've got the SWM on mine, they've held up very well. Mine are bent and twisted a bit, but they've taken a serious beating. I'll be replacing them soon with another set.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-05-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,645
Posted By Zeke Markham
Yeah, it's getting to be winter here, too. ...

Yeah, it's getting to be winter here, too. Dropped down to probably 60s yesterday riding up towards the salt flats.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-30-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,735
Posted By Zeke Markham
Mine was a demo for 2,000ish miles, I haven't had...

Mine was a demo for 2,000ish miles, I haven't had any problems so far and I beat the hell out of mine.
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-11-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 885
Posted By Zeke Markham
I really like Iron Horse in Tucson. They've...

I really like Iron Horse in Tucson. They've always treated me good.
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-28-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,244
Posted By Zeke Markham
It happens, I'm on my 3rd on my 2010. The first...

It happens, I'm on my 3rd on my 2010. The first 2 cracked within 3 months, this 3rd one is a different part and seems to be holding up well at 6 months. All were replaced under warranty.
Forum: Old's Cool 06-25-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By Zeke Markham
Don't have my seal driver handy, just moved up...

Don't have my seal driver handy, just moved up here and most of my tools are still packed away. I've got to try and dig mine out if can't find someone who's got one I could borrow.
Forum: Old's Cool 06-25-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By Zeke Markham
I gave up and took it down to the local shop. ...

I gave up and took it down to the local shop. They had them off in 5 minutes. They ended up having to compress the forks and then impact them out. And they gave me 2 new crush washers. Big thumbs...
Forum: Old's Cool 06-25-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By Zeke Markham
Ok, I tried the air ratchet on it, no dice, both...

Ok, I tried the air ratchet on it, no dice, both of them still just spin. When I was trying to get them off at first they loosened up fairly easily. I hate the PO of this bike.
Forum: Old's Cool 06-25-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By Zeke Markham
What does the air tool do that turning it by hand...

What does the air tool do that turning it by hand doesn't? I don't understand why it wouldn't just unscrew by hand, even when the forks were compressed. I'm having the same issue with both forks,...
Forum: Old's Cool 06-25-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By Zeke Markham
VFR fork trouble.

So, it's time to fix a couple things on my 98 VFR. I've got the forks off, and partially disassembled, and now I'm stuck. I can't get the bolt on the bottom of the forks to come out. Maintenance...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-13-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By Zeke Markham
Should be fine, both times my dash came off it...

Should be fine, both times my dash came off it synced back up with the bike's actual mileage.
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-03-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 864
Posted By Zeke Markham
I'm to the point where everything gets Locktite...

I'm to the point where everything gets Locktite or safety wire. Especially on the F800. I've had way too much stuff fall off or hardware back out.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-30-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By Zeke Markham
Check your instrument cluster? There should be 3...

Check your instrument cluster? There should be 3 of them on the posts holding it on. Wild guess but they look close to that, and I haven't had very much luck with mine staying on.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-25-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,533
Posted By Zeke Markham
I've bent my stock front rim and an aftermarket...

I've bent my stock front rim and an aftermarket Sun rim. The stock one was fairly easy to do, I had to work on bending the Sun.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-15-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By Zeke Markham
I'll probably be there, got to work out some...

I'll probably be there, got to work out some camping details though.
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-07-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,882
Posted By Zeke Markham
Another +1 for the SW Motechs. My GS just got...

Another +1 for the SW Motechs. My GS just got tore up pretty good but I was able to ride it back home.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-14-2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,653
Posted By Zeke Markham
Cry My bike is

Halfway around the world:cry
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-12-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,789
Posted By Zeke Markham
Ok, makes a little more sense now, I was thinking...

Ok, makes a little more sense now, I was thinking you went around him then stopped in front of him.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-12-2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,789
Posted By Zeke Markham
Why?

Why?
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 06-29-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13,737
Views: 1,078,584
Posted By Zeke Markham
It's the perfect bike to do something like that...

It's the perfect bike to do something like that with, it's almost all the way torn down already.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 06-29-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13,737
Views: 1,078,584
Posted By Zeke Markham
It's all yours pringlecan.

It's all yours pringlecan.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 06-29-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 13,737
Views: 1,078,584
Posted By Zeke Markham
Free Ninja 250!

For anybody in Tucson I've got a free Ninja 250. Not sure what year other than old, no title, and it's been down, not stolen. I think the radiator is ok, the motor turns over, or at least did when...
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