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Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 20,347
Posted By Tatanka
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Forum: Equipment 01-25-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,573
Posted By Tatanka
Over the years, I wore Vanson, Dainese,...

Over the years, I wore Vanson, Dainese, Alpinestar, Olympia, First Gear, Shoei, and most other high dollar gear, and was skeptical (and probably still am a little) about Bilt when it came out. ...
Forum: Thumpers 11-05-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 838
Posted By Tatanka
Sorry for resurrecting an old thread. I'm...

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread. I'm curious to know what the improvements are. I'm also looking into heated gear and am worried about overloading the system.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-03-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 517
Views: 166,837
Posted By Tatanka
S1000RR doing a bunny hop

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Forum: Thumpers 10-01-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By Tatanka
Thanks for that! I'm want to replace the stock...

Thanks for that! I'm want to replace the stock tires that are getting worn with Pilot Road 3's but read somewhere (either here or SMJ) that our bikes are too light and won't warm up sport touring...
Forum: Thumpers 09-18-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By Tatanka
I've read many people having the same stalling...

I've read many people having the same stalling issues. The Internet consensus says the issue is a lean condition due to the stock maps having to meet environmental regulations. More specifically,...
Forum: Thumpers 09-18-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By Tatanka
I just tried that with mine, and it did the same...

I just tried that with mine, and it did the same thing - took one finger and pulled rear grab handle to the right and saw the squish you're mentioning. I "think" it's because our bikes are so light...
Forum: Thumpers 09-17-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By Tatanka
I've never had a issue where it stalled while I...

I've never had a issue where it stalled while I was riding. However, a bad fuel pump did leave me stranded. Here's a brain dump of the symptoms to watch for that I experienced:

When parking the...
Forum: Thumpers 09-17-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By Tatanka
Congratulations! I have a 2010 Duke my self and...

Congratulations! I have a 2010 Duke my self and can help answer somw of your questions:



I thought about doing the same thing but decided to leave things stock. There are some examples from...
Forum: The Garage 09-17-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,842
Posted By Tatanka
It might be a long shot, but try taking out the...

It might be a long shot, but try taking out the radio to see if the code is written on the radio somewhere. I've seen Audis and BMW's with the their radio codes written in Sharpie on the radio...
Forum: Road warriors 08-01-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,496
Posted By Tatanka
Or you can get pulled over based on far reaching...

Or you can get pulled over based on far reaching accusation...

I was recently pulled over for the first time in 15 years and don't know what to make of it. It wasn't for speeding or doing...
Forum: The Garage 05-23-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,433
Posted By Tatanka
The short answer is yes, they are compatible, I...

The short answer is yes, they are compatible, I had an Odyssey battery on my now sold BMW and used the BMW Advanced Charging System. I remember the first time I charged the Odyssey, the charge time...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 35,911
Posted By Tatanka
+1 for Carolina KTM. I also sat on a 2012 RC8 at...

+1 for Carolina KTM. I also sat on a 2012 RC8 at Hager Cycle World in Rock Hill two Saturdays ago.
Forum: Road warriors 05-02-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By Tatanka
JB Weld and a clamp until you can find a better...

JB Weld and a clamp until you can find a better replacement!
Forum: Road warriors 04-19-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
Contratulations on your purchase! Let us know...

Contratulations on your purchase! Let us know your experience with it.
Forum: Road warriors 04-19-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,898
Posted By Tatanka
First thoughts: Italian styling = should...

First thoughts:

Italian styling = should turn some heads
German engineering = has enough gremlins to give "character" but not too much to label it as a POS.

The only thing missing is...
Forum: Road warriors 03-29-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By Tatanka
Either there is a defect with the ABS module or...

Either there is a defect with the ABS module or something is telling the ABS module not to release. Check the sensor area for defects first - sensor, wiring, etc. I hate to think the ABS module...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
Thanks for the lube suggestion! (That doesn't...

Thanks for the lube suggestion! (That doesn't sound too good, LOL!)

Yes, the cable is for TuneECU. The 690 Duke also has two maps: one fuel map and another throttle map. I read that most issues...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,624
Posted By Tatanka
As mentioned, there are stainless kits out there...

As mentioned, there are stainless kits out there that run about $40 or so. It's cheaper to just buy the stainless bolts themselves from a fastener store.
Forum: Road warriors 03-23-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
Here’s a quick update: <?xml:namespace prefix =...

Here’s a quick update:
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Fit and finish (keep in mind this is pretty subjective):
In short, nothing feels...
Forum: Road warriors 03-15-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
Just delivered Tuesday!

Keyboard was scheduled to come Wednesday morning, but the driver called to see if he could deliver Tuesday night, instead. She came in pristine condition!
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-07-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,799
Posted By Tatanka
To be clear, I've never felt the need to...

To be clear, I've never felt the need to winterize here and haven't. My point is, many riders do this when they expect to park their bikes for a long time. Since gas doesn't know if it's in a car...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-07-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,799
Posted By Tatanka
Is winterizing necessary?

Many of us go though a late Fall ritual where we prep our bike for long term storage. Stablizing the gas in our tanks is one of those preps. But with gas prices going up, many of us have chosen to...
Forum: Road warriors 02-29-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,278
Posted By Tatanka
The Hyper has a better resale value if that...

The Hyper has a better resale value if that matters to you.
Forum: Road warriors 02-22-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
I just put a deposit on a left over 2009 690...

I just put a deposit on a left over 2009 690 Duke! I'm waiting for the paperwork and am looking for shippers. Any recommendations? Haulbikes seems to be on peoples' avoid list, but the reviews are a...
Forum: Road warriors 02-15-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
I've ridden the Hyper and it's definitely a...

I've ridden the Hyper and it's definitely a keeper. Unfortunately, there are no 690 Dukes anywhere around here for me to sit on or let alone ride. At then end of the day, spending extra on the...
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,109
Posted By Tatanka
I'm in your situation with only having one bike...

I'm in your situation with only having one bike in the garage at a time and can understand the frustration of getting to pick only just one. Don't be put off by BMW R-bikes with boxer engines. ...
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
I have room for only one and am trying to pick a...

I have room for only one and am trying to pick a good compromise. The fixation with MPG is that I want something that gets better than what I have now with the R1100S. It's a way of justifying...
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
I read the 690 has three settings, and sport...

I read the 690 has three settings, and sport setting makes it really twitchy for commuting. There's a commute setting that's suppose to be better for stop and go. Could it just be set on the wrong...
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
I took the Shiver on a long test ride (a little...

I took the Shiver on a long test ride (a little over an hour) and liked a lot about it except for the gas mileage. I averaged 42 mpg while riding it at "normal" speeds with a mix of some two lane...
Forum: Road warriors 02-13-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
The 990 Super Duke comes up quite a lot, too. In...

The 990 Super Duke comes up quite a lot, too. In fact, I’ve compared that with the Hypermotard 1100S and would choose the SD because of the electronics and components as you have mentioned. Then I...
Forum: Road warriors 02-13-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,601
Posted By Tatanka
Duke or Duck - 690 or Hypermotard 796... or Other?

Well there you have it. I have the itch for something different, something that would fit 90% of my riding, which is commuting on city streets and running errands. Weekend rides will see some...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-05-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,960
Posted By Tatanka
I wasn't making any turn. I was going straight...

I wasn't making any turn. I was going straight through the intersection.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-04-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,960
Posted By Tatanka
Had I been pulled over, I would have challenged...

Had I been pulled over, I would have challenged it for this reason ^^^^.

The bus was stopped about three car lengths from the intersection when all this occurred. There's nothing in the NC...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-30-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,960
Posted By Tatanka
I'm in North Caroilina. I checked the rules, and...

I'm in North Caroilina. I checked the rules, and there's nothing that says every direction must stop. Still, I'm going to find an alternate route. It sucks thinking that a couple dozen kids and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-30-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,960
Posted By Tatanka
When should you stop for a school bus?

On my usual morning commute, I take my normal route and came to a 4-way stop just as the school bus stopped to let on kids. I was traveling north, and bus was to my left heading east. Since the bus...
Forum: The Garage 01-24-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,548
Posted By Tatanka
I guess I'm lucky. My first generation Audi TT...

I guess I'm lucky. My first generation Audi TT has easily accessible light bulbs. It takes lonlger to locate the hood release than it does to replace front turn signals. The rear tail light assembly...
Forum: Road warriors 01-23-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,624
Posted By Tatanka
This also might be a late post... I found that...

This also might be a late post... I found that putting an MDF board, 2x6, or anything 3/4"+ thick and wide enough to be stable under the center stand will get the rear wheel off the ground.
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