Forum: Thumpers
Yesterday, 09:08 AM
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Nice post.
On my DRZ 400S
I am running the...
Nice post.
On my DRZ 400S
I am running the 13/44; moral equivelant of the 14/47.
The new sprockets sitting on the bench are the 47 Rear, moving back and forth from 15 to 13.
this will require a...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-22-2013, 07:41 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-21-2013, 08:57 AM
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-21-2013, 08:38 AM
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Great Link!
That 450 is my all time favorite Honda.
When I was in high school, one of the kids bought that bike as a sophmore and was the envy of the rest of us 'Hodaka' budget riders!
As I best I can...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-19-2013, 09:50 PM
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sometimes new is the best route. shrug.
[QUOTE=dentedvw;21444740]My DR is seeming long in the tooth. A few things I could use advice on:
SNIP.
Next up is the coolant reservoir. I poked a hole in it with a rock, it was sun baked...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-19-2013, 11:36 AM
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Ah, what is the secret of chain manit.
Welcome back to the dark side of chain life. grin.
One thing to remember:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
Most c/s (counter-shaft)...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-08-2013, 09:15 PM
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I kept both
My KLR 650 will remain my distance, gravel road bike.
I have one bike now with the Dunlop 607 and it is a thrill a minute on the paved canyons. grin.
The KLX250 and the DRZ400 is just right for...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-08-2013, 09:10 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-07-2013, 10:50 PM
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same song, different verse
[QUOTE=phlatlander;21356856]I think Fifthcircle hit the nail on the head concerning gearing for Moab.
SNIP
More NOOB questions--this time about chain links:
I see in the manual that a 14/47...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-07-2013, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 19,527
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same song, different lo-cal
oops. busted.
Never met a motorcycle I did not like; some more than others.
Checking out the other variety of Kool-aid available.
The KLR650 is to heavy for my advancing age...cough. for the...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-07-2013, 08:41 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-07-2013, 06:13 PM
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13T sprocket
10 days and counting to launch time to Moab. yep.
NOOB concern:
New to the DRZ community--bike had a 15/44 and a 19" front wheel.
Relaced the front to 21" yesterday and presently geared at...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-22-2013, 02:08 PM
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Order Up! or at least in....
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Onefifty!
Well that was certainly fast!
I'll order them RIGHT NOW.
now, go back to work...(grin)
Me? Monday is my day off!
m.[/QUOTE]
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Forum: Thumpers
04-22-2013, 12:56 PM
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That reply was certainly fast enough
Here you go, thats the set i have on my bike
https://www.thumpertalk.com/shop/ThumperTalk-DRZ-Case-Shields-Combo-Pack-BP-TT-DRZ400COM-p2006766599.html[/QUOTE]
SNIP
Onefifty!
Well that...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-22-2013, 12:42 PM
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Yikes! that left a mark
[QUOTE=150ron;21239978]Looking for a Stator side cover, my buddy's DRZ has been dropped on that side once too many times, it has been fixed with JB weld twice allready.
...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
04-20-2013, 01:03 PM
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any friends of MW?
[QUOTE=MWValley;21202966]Wade,
Great to hear you're in good shape after last year's get-off. Good on ya mate. I don't know if I am going to have to work that day or not quite yet. Love to do the...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-01-2013, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 4,653
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Lessons learned--
[QUOTE=ROD CURRIE;20839891]This has been one of the most formative, informative, life-enhancing, self-examining experiences of my 57 years.
I will truly carry it with me forever and refer to it...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-24-2013, 06:47 PM
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Comrad, where is Mother Russia's map source?
Please name your map source.
Enquiring minds want to know. grin.
I have not looked at National Geographic as a map source yet, but imagine that they would be 'reasonably' useful.
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Forum: Americas
02-20-2013, 12:56 PM
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Canadian GPS Data/Maps
[QUOTE=Waterboiler;20767314]In terms of trip planning the 'semi-wilds' of Canada are really quite easy. Most road atlas style of maps ( AAA, Rand-Mcnally ... ) do quite a good job. Why you ask -...
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Forum: Americas
02-19-2013, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 9
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Willys--
Thanks for the reply.
I have a...
Willys--
Thanks for the reply.
I have a Garmin 76CSx; sans Canadain data.
I would of course find some Garmin Map for the GPS. It is the broad view of paper that I really like for the planning and...
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Forum: Americas
02-19-2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 397
Canadian Map Source
Two of us are thinking about an upper tier Canadian trip,
and have began the fantasy portion of the planning.
I prefer paper for trip planning--
I have the 'Mile-Post' map/guide for the West...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-17-2013, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 4,653
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Color my world, paint my house
A good read is Mario Puzo's book, "The Sicilian" as it explains a 'lot' about the cultural colors of peoples homes in Sicily...and many don't even know why they choose certain colors. It might not...
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Forum: Face plant
02-16-2013, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 87
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What did you learn?
I feel your pain.
I too have been blown from one side of the road to the other by 'gust'...but never into the ditch.
After reading the entire thread, I have one Q.
What did you learn from...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-29-2012, 11:58 AM
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Stray folks in the boondocks
[QUOTE=Thunderingcrow;19473164]Updating ...
Black Hills spectacular and by pure chance met a fellow inmate, Rev Maaartin offerd graciously a place for the night.. Showed me a couple fantastic roads...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-21-2011, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 6,503
Views: 1,573,686
Where you ask?
Do a map study with a DeLorme Atlas and Gazetteer. Ohio listed below--
http://www.amazon.com/Ohio-Atlas-Gazetteer-Delorme/dp/0899332811/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308708336&sr=8-1
plus take a look...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
05-19-2011, 08:54 AM
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SPOT 1 vs SPOT 2 PLD (Personal Locator Device)
List-
I have been 'forced' to accept a new position at the edge of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. (no tears here!)
So, being one that is bad to wander, and not follow the direct path...
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Forum: Racing
02-01-2011, 02:51 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
12-04-2010, 10:21 AM
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Views: 10,396
[QUOTE=redpillar;14624097]"There was another...
[QUOTE=redpillar;14624097]"There was another lynching in Alabama last night"
SNIP
What courage from such youth. I can only wonder what it would take to bring such conviction from the young...
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Forum: Vendors
03-11-2010, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 10,702
KLR Clutch mod
Ernie,
What a great idea!
Looked at your other items as well--how many watts are you drawing with both big lights on, plus the pia = all the lights on? Do you describe this mod somewhere else,...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-17-2010, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 806
Views: 234,243
Quite a R/R!
Diek,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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I am a long term lurker--campaigning the poor man's KTM, spelled KLR650 --smile--while...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-30-2009, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 549
Views: 72,034
For the medical kit-
PACK AS LIGHT AS POSSIBLE!!! -first aid kit- Minimal: a couple bandaids, two large bandages, a few gauze pads, some surgical tape, and an ace bandage.
Denis-
We are in heated agreement on going...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
07-16-2009, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 1,573
Views: 107,366
Yikes!
Finally, soemthing that I can 'reply'...
Yikes!
Finally, soemthing that I can 'reply' --~50 miles from home--and I am out of pocket. Judd challenged me to answer the mail and I was sitting in Nashville that day.
I'll answer this challenge...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-05-2005, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Hi Steve,
Two of my fovorite things. Tall...
Hi Steve,
Two of my fovorite things. Tall ships and KLR's, and now, both in the same picture. Amazing that you can be so close to great a riding area while living in a population center like San...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-05-2005, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Hi Steve,
Two of my fovorite things. Tall...
Hi Steve,
Two of my fovorite things. Tall ships and KLR's, and now, both in the same picture. Amazing that you can be so close to great a riding area while living in a population center like San...
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