Forum: Thumpers
05-12-2013, 02:01 PM
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Views: 349
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Forum: Road warriors
04-05-2012, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,749
What you need is
A Hot Air Balloon, easy on your back just have the crew pack it up. I switched from balloons to klr and at 64 I sometimes wear the back brace on my ride to the coffee house. Captain Tom
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Forum: The Garage
04-03-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,312
Hat John
Hay John
I like to carry an extra master link, Tractor supply or Orschlen has 520 masterlinks 4 to a pack, not o ring type. Will get you home, ride it till it falls off. Captain Tom
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Forum: Ride reports
03-13-2012, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 964
Views: 134,136
Hay Donnie
It looks like you are having too much fun with the women and I think they will have you hog tied stuffed with tacos. You'll be married again before You know it. Looks like your headed this way...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-03-2012, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,321
Two heads are better than one
So I put in another rad on the right side and hot wired the fan so I can turn it on as I like. With two rads I seldom need the fan. Eagle Mike fork brace allowed me to mount the fender lower to...
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Forum: The Garage
02-27-2012, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,447
07 KLR shims swap
I have four 260 shims and would like to trade for two 250, one 245 and one 240 any takers? Captain Tom
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Forum: Thumpers
02-20-2012, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,411
Another vote for new battery
www.klr650.net (http://www.klr650.net)
Has a how to section on maintenance almost any area. What year? starter relay bi pass, clutch bi pass, kickstand bi pass, etc.Have fun Captain Tom
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Forum: Thumpers
02-20-2012, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,179
New battery
www.klr650.net (http://www.klr650.net)
Has a how to maintenance section for the starter relay bi pass, clutch bi pass, kickstand bi pass, etc. and other problem shooting ideas. Utube valve adj. Have...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-19-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,216
I got your beetles
Fun RR around Mexico, what about the beetles in Oaxaca? And back in mid MO the beetles are killing my oak trees from the top down. Your welcome to come over and collect bugs here. Captain Tom
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
02-12-2012, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,668
Fun place full of hippies
I went to a rainbow regional east to the Mark Twain National Forrest Rippy access on my 1983 Goldwing Innerstate 1100. Camped next to Moma Wanda had rice curry soup and veg spagetti. Fun roads and...
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Forum: Americas
02-11-2012, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 16,086
Views: 1,179,184
Tricepilot
I was shocked when riders from my computer appeared in "The Garden of Eden" while exploring Zicitella Beach. It was fun to show the gang Rock Away and thanks for the beer at the Split Coco. Coffee...
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Forum: Americas
01-14-2012, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,312
Hay Jackl and Jen
Are you here yet? The Garden of Eden on Zicitella Beach, entrance driveway is by the 24 hr OXXO. There is camp space, we scared off some Canadians. Captain Tom
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Forum: Americas
12-27-2011, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 16,086
Views: 1,179,184
What happen to the weather woman?
The most important part of the weather report is the SIESTA with the weather woman. Captain Tom
www.tomzap.com (http://www.tomzap.com)
How to do it in a hammock....
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Forum: Americas
12-27-2011, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,421
What are the cost?
How much $$$ do you have to meet your needs? Nate RR has good info on motels, hotels and food. KLR=cheep, KTM=stable, BMW=wealthy. After a long day of riding you may need a tent campfood, shower,...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-22-2011, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,846
05 klr
At 34900 doo spring broke monkey got choked and we went to heaven in a little rowboat. Camchain jumped intake valves bent open, camcap outter edge brokeoff.
I purchased an 07 KLR motor 3450mi...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-22-2011, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 635
Hugh
I have an 05 and parked on a hill until I did the starter relay by pass, 2" wire. Go to
KLR650.net
there is a How to modification procedurers. Sometimes youtube has video that walks you through...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-21-2011, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 426
Blue Highways by William Leastheat Moon
Overcome your fear of travel and discover adventurer. Secondary roads may take a bit longer and require more motels, hotels and camping for the bold. Pick a different path each time stop take pics...
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Forum: Americas
12-21-2011, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,421
Passing through
Hay fello freaks Happy Holidays, New Year and bless our road have you got the snow cleared yet? The fun part about the adventurer is we all get to do it our way. This year I'm loading the bike 05 KLR...
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Forum: The Garage
12-18-2011, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,567
Low fat cheep tool
I purchased the mini ratchet at Home dpot for $0.58 so I decided to get another. It works sometimes, is low fat but I would not eat it. Captain Tom
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Forum: Americas
12-16-2011, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 16,086
Views: 1,179,184
May I barrow your inflatable doll
www.tomzap.com (http://www.tomzap.com)
I'm headed south for the winter and need an inflatable doll to ride with me for bandits and check points. Do I have to purchase a new one, are they cheeper...
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Forum: Americas
12-16-2011, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 8,913
Take a bible, jesus on cross inflatable doll
A bible will scare many away or you get invited home. If your being checked by anyone they will crack up when they see your doll, she is more fun when filled so take her out to dinner. Captain Tom
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Forum: Ride reports
12-15-2011, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 5,104
Views: 1,333,927
Hay Mark
Welders are cheep and could make the crash bars mount to the frame and give the crankcase more room. Just something else for you to think on. Have fun and keep up the good RR. Captain Tom
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Forum: Ride reports
12-14-2011, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 515
Views: 87,184
Hay Sam
If you can stay until March so winter will be over. I should be off to Oaxaca in 2 wks and stay until March. Here is more info for you.
www.johnzap.com (http://www.johnzap.com)
Enjoy and thanks...
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Forum: Americas
12-13-2011, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,554
Hay Smitty
On that vehicle permit it is good to have a visa or mcard otherwise a cash deposit of $300 is required and returned when you cancel the permit. Make sure you keep the recipt as returning to Mexico...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-12-2011, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 365
Views: 33,014
Hay Alex what about Colon
Are we going over to the other side? I was stationed there in Ft Gulic and Coco Solo 8th special forces training people for Nam jungle operations. As a air delivery specialists I packed chutes for...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-12-2011, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 154
Views: 23,450
Hay Shibby
Did you do the full Monty it is only six mi south of town bus will get you there, cool ruins. Are we going down to the beach? 135 or 175 stop in San Jose del Pacifico for pollo asado and check out...
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Forum: Trip Planning
12-12-2011, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 1,202
Views: 207,771
I had a dream
I'm an aero nautical engineer lighter than air, hot air balloons designer, builder, test pilot, commercial pilot, flight instructor. My friend decided she did not want to hekp me get it up anymore,...
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Forum: Americas
12-11-2011, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 16,086
Views: 1,179,184
EarthQuake in Iguala Guerro Mexico
6.5 40mi deep felt from Mecico City to Acapulco landslides but minimal building damage. Power went out in Taxco for two hours during the annual silver fest. When the power came back on the band...
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Forum: Americas
12-10-2011, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,312
Hay Jackl
www.tomzap.com (http://www.tomzap.com)
www.johnzap.com (http://www.johnzap.com)
See you on Zicitella Beach I'm headed for the Garden of Eden with my o5 klr in the Toyota truck. Last time the...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
12-06-2011, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 4,756
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Forum: Ride reports
12-05-2011, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 154
Views: 23,450
Hay Shibby
I sure am enjoying your travel style in no hurry big ass gas tank dirt roads and camping. Have fun with your parents then are you going south more?
www.tomzap.com (http://www.tomzap.com)
There is...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-05-2011, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 476
Views: 76,370
www.tomzap.com
This site is loaded with info so enjoy exploring. Around the corner from Puerto Escondido is Zicitella Beach miles of motels and a campground Garden of Eden or Alba's. Breakfast at Carmen's, Rock...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-03-2011, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,025
Hay Dude
What kind of bike? We can help if you let us. I usually winter on Zicitella Beach so going further south is not a big deal. Do we need to hot wire the fan? Mechanics in Mexico can fix anything or DHL...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-29-2011, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 476
Views: 76,370
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Forum: Thumpers
11-23-2011, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,202
Too much fun
Always check your oil and have fun discovering Mexico and your moto. Keep posting, here is some more info for your pleasure
www.tomzap.com (http://www.tomzap.com)
Zicitella Beach is where to be for...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-22-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 365
Views: 33,014
Happy Birthday
Glad you made it over to the mainland and here is some more info as you get down the coast.
www.tomzap.com (http://www.tomzap.com)
I like Zicitella Beach next to Puerto Escondido. 10 mi of motels,...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-22-2011, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,085
Flakey stuff
I'm sure bob needs money too but I did the dual rad thing on my 05 and hot wired the fan so I can turn on when needed. Captain Tom
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Forum: Equipment
11-20-2011, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,677
Regulator
GaM you would need to regulate the amount of pressure put in the tire so it will not go beyond 40psi, In a tank propane is often at 240psi. The good thing is you would be able to smell leaks but that...
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Forum: Americas
11-15-2011, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,111
Sanborns insurance
I would get a week of liability to get me down to Puerto Escondido for the winter, $35. then buy another week for the trip back. Captain Tom
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Forum: Ride reports
11-06-2011, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 326
Views: 107,992
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