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Forum: Parallel Universe 06-13-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 258
Posted By picard
^^ Had the same thought... These look like 1/2+...

^^ Had the same thought... These look like 1/2+ way compressed to me.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-12-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By picard
Another vote for Massive or Elbert. Massive is...

Another vote for Massive or Elbert. Massive is less crowded because it's number 2. Camping there is great, riding even better. Leadville is a nice town. You can moto over to Breckenridge etc. over...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-11-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 258
Posted By picard
I have not transported my 800 but I transport my...

I have not transported my 800 but I transport my (street legal) dirt bike around on a truck bed or trailer every once in a while.

Some people say that transporting a bike with the suspension...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-11-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,575
Posted By picard
GJ Sentinel now says they found a body. My...

GJ Sentinel now says they found a body.

My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Forum: Equipment 06-09-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By picard
Cycle Pump

Appreciate the feedback.

Well the cycle pump is 10x more than the el cheapo pumps. That tells me they are probably making a killing but also that they are likely using much better materials... ...
Forum: Equipment 06-08-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By picard
top-off mini compressor

Does anyone have experience with this?
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/-/171/726/-/40550/Slime-Tire-Top-Off-Mini-Compressor?term=pump
cheap and very small but no reviews on RMATV...
Thanks...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-08-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 429
Views: 22,732
Posted By picard
+1 - it's more kind of like switching back and...

+1 - it's more kind of like switching back and forth between auto and manual car all the time for me.
It's hard to switch hydraulic brakes around on the MTB depending on their design.
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-06-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By picard
Those look good but that's the German Wunderlich...

Those look good but that's the German Wunderlich site. They are not on their US site... Wonder whether they sell them here. Twalcom also sells "Kite" products but not their wheels.
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-05-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By picard
+1

+1
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-05-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By picard
If the 700 wheels fit (of which I am not sure),...

If the 700 wheels fit (of which I am not sure), that would be a great option for you. Instead of buying the expensive OEM rotors you could buy a set of Galfers (from Renazco, ADV discount) and save...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-04-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 656
Posted By picard
Thanks for the report. Excellent pics, too!

Thanks for the report. Excellent pics, too!
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-04-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By picard
If you bought OEM wheels you will still have to...

If you bought OEM wheels you will still have to modify the front to 19" - then it will be more than 3k. There are cheaper alternatives like RAD Mfg. and Twalcom but Woody's are the only ones I'm...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-20-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 496
Posted By picard
I have the Sidi boots and they are great. Need a...

I have the Sidi boots and they are great. Need a bit of break-in.
I have the Klim Traverse Pants (similar to above) and these are excellent also.
Might bust your budget though...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-13-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 49,283
Posted By picard
What's wrong with Frankenbikes (other than the...

What's wrong with Frankenbikes (other than the fact that there has been a long-standing rivalry between Frankens and Bavarians :D)? I own one Frankenbike and it works extremely well.
Seriously, it...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-09-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By picard
Conditions could vary greatly this time of the...

Conditions could vary greatly this time of the year.
This site http://www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/
would be the one to check.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-09-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By picard
Nope. Definition would put it at 1/2 inch since...

Nope. Definition would put it at 1/2 inch since the other half of your wheel diameter sits above your rear axle level.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-09-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 22,732
Posted By picard
Yay! Much quicker than you expected eh?

Yay! Much quicker than you expected eh?
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-09-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 760
Posted By picard
Only 130/60 or 130/70 fit according to Woody's....

Only 130/60 or 130/70 fit according to Woody's. I'd be willing to bet your's is a /80 or /90 which is not recommended.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-09-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 49,283
Posted By picard
Would be really interesting to know whether the...

Would be really interesting to know whether the BA tank fits the older models. That may well entice me to put even more $ into my money pit of a bike.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-09-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 49,283
Posted By picard
pricing

"It sports a $13,550 MSRP, with an additional $495 destination charge"

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/856/16127/Motorcycle-Article/BMW-Announces-2014-F800GS-Adventure.aspx
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-09-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 429
Views: 22,732
Posted By picard
Nice Ed. I'm sure you are excited. Did you have...

Nice Ed. I'm sure you are excited. Did you have to trade your 500?:lol3
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-09-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 611
Posted By picard
I always find Glenwood to be quite busy and...

I always find Glenwood to be quite busy and noisy, especially in the summer and on weekends. As other have said, the advantage is to be close to shops, hotsprings pool, doctor's office, etc....
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-06-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 760
Posted By picard
This ...

This
http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/rim_width_tire_size_chart.html
might help reinforce your decision.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-06-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By picard
Sorry mine are 2012 and earlier - not SS

Sorry mine are 2012 and earlier - not SS
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-06-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By picard
The bars are mild steel, not SS

The bars are mild steel, not SS
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-26-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,733
Posted By picard
I was wondering the same thing while reading this...

I was wondering the same thing while reading this - interesting - thread. :D

There are quite a few nipple peaks. Among others, there is one in CO 40.87270°N /...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-24-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,733
Posted By picard
Woody can't seal anything narrower than 2.5"...

Woody can't seal anything narrower than 2.5" because there isn't enough bead on the rim for a tubeless tire. So for most dirt bikes this option is mute.

I had him seal the 3.5" rear on my 800, but...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-23-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11,685
Views: 1,562,149
Posted By picard
BMW 49l top case inner bag

never used $75 picked up.
it's 140 bucks new http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=39093

I also have a Haynes Manual for the 2010+ RT/GS/R models. $20
...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-09-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12,138
Views: 804,535
Posted By picard
+1

+1
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-03-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11,685
Views: 1,562,149
Posted By picard
PM sent on trailer

PM sent on trailer
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-30-2013, 04:22 PM
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Views: 1,562,149
Posted By picard
2012 r1200rt

Sold
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-30-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 11,685
Views: 1,562,149
Posted By picard
*** sold ***

*** sold ***
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-21-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By picard
I run a 3.50 rear and have used a 150. Gets...

I run a 3.50 rear and have used a 150. Gets pretty round but not an issue. Woody also approves it
http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/rim_width_tire_size_chart.html
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-21-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 15,597
Posted By picard
Darn. I think that makes it incompatible with...

Darn. I think that makes it incompatible with Wolfman and SW Motech, at least.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-19-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 823
Posted By picard
at 14 min: "Its just like walking" - Ha! Nice...

at 14 min: "Its just like walking" - Ha!
Nice video. Exciting to watch.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-14-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,632
Posted By picard
Berthoud and Loveland were both railroad dudes....

Berthoud and Loveland were both railroad dudes. The former a surveyor and the latter an owner I think.
The manly thing to do was to build railroads over high passes but building towns was easier in...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-11-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 554
Posted By picard
Used to be with USAA. Had a sewer issue about 10...

Used to be with USAA. Had a sewer issue about 10 years ago requiring about 7k of in-house damage repair. I paid almost 10k out of pocket to fix the sewer for good so ti would not happen again. USAA...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-11-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,619
Posted By picard
maybe not quite

http://dailypicksandflicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/finally..spring-is-just-around-the-corner.jpg
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-08-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 554
Posted By picard
Similar experience with Homesite. Except that I...

Similar experience with Homesite. Except that I had no claims and the deductible changed in the same way yours did. My premium went from 800 to about 1000. I also went elsewhere (Metlife). Have not...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-08-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 904
Posted By picard
Yeah I was sad to learn this. Pete would mount a...

Yeah I was sad to learn this. Pete would mount a M/C tire for $10 or less and I would balance it myself. Now the only shop in Boulder that mounts tires that you bring in yourself is CO Powersports on...
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