Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-29-2013, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 1,152
Views: 144,682
Bross,
It is a disappointment, though I've...
Bross,
It is a disappointment, though I've had the 40 for 5 years now, and the 60w for almost 3. Trouble began about 2 years ago with both on a long haul ride. It was a very "vibey" ride, enough...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-27-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 1,152
Views: 144,682
To DeLorme or not to DeLorme?
I love my DeLorme GPS units... I have a PN-40 and a PN-60w with SPOT.
But...
Both units have failed repeatedly, and as always, at the worst possible times. I have contacted DeLorme a number of...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2013, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 524
Warm air on a cool surface. Just like...
Warm air on a cool surface. Just like condensation on a cold glass.[/QUOTE]
And a toilet tank... :D
And I'm not trying to trivialize Tsotsie's position on acidic compounds in blowby gases,...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2013, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2013, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 524
A gallon of water per gallon of gas! You're...
A gallon of water per gallon of gas! You're making me want to dump all of my bikes now. In fact, any gasoline powered internal combustion machinery I own is doomed.
My 1st point was, it's...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2013, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 524
Tsotsie got part of it right. Go ride, get the...
Tsotsie got part of it right. Go ride, get the temps up. Get rid of the condensation.
Wonder what the boiling temp of all of those acidic ingredients of that acidic blowby is? H2S is -76F, SO2 is...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2013, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
Hawk,
You should pump the forks after you...
Hawk,
You should pump the forks after you put the oil in, then start measuring. Most of the time, 3 or 4 pumps will do, but I always do more, 10 or 12.
You could go through the measuring...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2013, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 330
Views: 15,240
Split by displacement class
Thank the ADV Gods!
Up to 250, then 450, then up to 650.
DR Big should have it's own place in a thread titled "Thumper Overkill" :D
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Forum: Thumpers
03-18-2013, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
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Forum: Thumpers
03-18-2013, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
Insert the axle and be careful with speedo...
Insert the axle and be careful with speedo sensor. Lot of folks break the sensor from improper alignment. Install the axle clamp, arrow pointing up, don't tighten yet. Torque axle nut to 65 ft-lb....
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Forum: Thumpers
03-18-2013, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
Ken,
First of all, I completely enjoyed...
Ken,
First of all, I completely enjoyed your TAT story. Excellent! Thanks for sharing it.
The springs aren't actually for the Sherpa, so the instructions that come with the springs don't...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-17-2013, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 6,493
Views: 1,571,202
Definitely! I've been hitting Gifford Pinchot...
Definitely! I've been hitting Gifford Pinchot Nat'l Forest the last two years, and did the south 1/3 of WABDR on the Sherpa last year, only had the weekend to ride, but am really tempted to do WABDR...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-17-2013, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 6,493
Views: 1,571,202
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Forum: Thumpers
03-17-2013, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
Hey! I just noticed you're from Port Orchard!...
Hey! I just noticed you're from Port Orchard! Right up the road a piece from me!
Well, if you have the opportunity to get together sometime over coffee or lunch for some story telling, let me...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-17-2013, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
More pics PLEASE!!!!!
Any ride report out there Cap? Would love to see more pics and read about route, experiences, etc.
I'm all :ear!!!
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Forum: Thumpers
03-17-2013, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
I used the factory manual spec when I refilled,...
I used the factory manual spec when I refilled, which isn't volume based, but based on a measurement from top of inside tube to fluid. I don't remember what the number is, I'm still in bed and the...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-16-2013, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
Now that's what I'm talking about!!!!
I...
Now that's what I'm talking about!!!!
I replaced the fork springs on my Sherpa with Progressive 11-1136 (I think those were the ones, need to check), no spacers and Maxima 15 wt fork oil, and the...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2013, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 6,493
Views: 1,571,202
Not much activity in the last week...
Things seem to be slow on the minimalist front. Here's a bump-up.
Anyone around the Olympia~Aberdeen~Chehalis, Washington area that might like to get together for some wet-or-dry riding? Heck,...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2013, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
03-15-2013, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 2,815
Views: 400,641
Transport small bike from Jordan MN to West
I've bought a bike from a shop in Jordan MN and am looking for anyone traveling west that can haul this bike. Small bike, 2003 Kawi Super Sherpa, so it can easily fit in the bed of a small pick up. ...
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Forum: Face plant
03-03-2013, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 320
Views: 73,005
Echoing Sentiments
Echoing the sentiments of rwf on the page by the other poster, watching this made me feel sick, too.
So glad you were able to walk away, if not to share this story, to simply ride another day!
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Forum: Thumpers
02-26-2013, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
02-15-2013, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,019
Always a day late...
Thankfully not a dollar short.
Yet...
I thought this was connected to a dual sport riding meet up thing I got in my email this morning.
http://www.meetup.com/Dual-Sport/
Can't join them,...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
02-15-2013, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,019
Are you going then?
I've never been, and am tire of being holed up from the weather here in Elma, WA. I was out to the east side last Sunday just on a drive to see what it was like. Looked cold, felt cold in the shade,...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-28-2013, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 13,292
And the video?
Ken,
Have you posted the video anywhere yet?
I bought a '09 Sherpa for my wife brand new in 2011. She's probably ridden it 25 miles, I've run it up to 2k now on a few short weekenders to...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-28-2012, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,275
I'll drop 7K on this bike TODAY!
I looked at the CRF250L at the Seattle bike show, and I wasn't very impressed. Overall, the bike had a cheap feel. Of course, the price tag reflects that. It's another aggressively designed street...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-18-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-18-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 269
Thanks RocknTroll,
This is a start! I'm...
Thanks RocknTroll,
This is a start! I'm looking more for gravel roads, even if just back roads, just the least amount of paved possible. I'll get on Google Maps and take a look at what you've...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
12-12-2012, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,624
I like Klim gear, would like to pick up a new...
I like Klim gear, would like to pick up a new coat and pants, but whenever I shop for the stuff, it's kind of like shopping for an Ipad or a cell phone or an Xbox for the kid, same price no matter...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-08-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
Hand Guard Question for the Sherpa
I was wondering what you all have been using for hand guards, Bark-Buster type that aside from having good coverage for wind, wet and cold by a plastic spoiler, also will provide lever protection in...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-08-2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
Old-n-slow, I would try the HT rack again. It's...
Old-n-slow, I would try the HT rack again. It's designed to be used with their SU racks. Without the racks, spacers need to be used to fill the gaps. I bought a set of used SU racks from a fellow in...
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Forum: Americas
12-05-2012, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 205
Views: 47,595
Just so you all know, I'm the reason for the...
Just so you all know, I'm the reason for the warning about MoneyGram and the fees... I spent a total of $37.50 USD for the 23.00 book (prices at the time of my purchase).
Sucker, you may think,...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-04-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,754
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
12-02-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 560
Just curious about the area, how is the...
Just curious about the area, how is the wintertime riding? Suppose much drier than Elma WA, but likely colder.
I'm sick of the rain here, about a bajillion inches a year, and anymore, I park my...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-25-2012, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 6,493
Views: 1,571,202
Seat Concepts...
+1 on what Sarah says. Not only is the seat a huge improvement over the stock seat, but the folks at SC are a pleasure to deal with.
I had a slight problem with a seat cover on one of the bikes...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-17-2012, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 6,493
Views: 1,571,202
I was going to make the trip to Cali later this...
I was going to make the trip to Cali later this week on my Sherpa, and had asked for opinions on a few things. Turns out my Dad is in the hospital now, and I'm leaving in about an hour on the VStrom...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-17-2012, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 6,493
Views: 1,571,202
Absolutely worth the read! Even if you can't...
Absolutely worth the read! Even if you can't read, the pictures say it all! Fantastic!
And Greer, that actually a great idea, a quick, inexpensive and easy fix to a bothersome problem.
Rey.
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Forum: Thumpers
09-17-2012, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 6,493
Views: 1,571,202
Opinions Please!!!
Hello Everyone!
On Friday the 21st, I start my annual trek from home in Elma, WA to my sister's house in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. I visit with my Mom and Dad, 2 sisters and 1 brother for a few...
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