Forum: Thumpers
05-03-2013, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 4,649
Views: 869,273
lower cost rack
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-07-KTM-400-450-525-540-Dual-Sport-rack-EXC-MXC-XC-W-/271197027687?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f249a3d67&vxp=mtr
I had my doubts but decided to give...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
04-30-2013, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 387
Views: 48,337
478 going price
There's this one up for sale in the flea market at the moment:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=882452
Drew
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
01-03-2013, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 3,373
Views: 511,469
SPOT in the news
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20121231/NEWS07/121239866
Doesn't mention the SPOT specifically in the story but my wife was watching the news on TV and recognized it. She is a big fan. When...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
12-29-2012, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 773
376C with weather
I start up the weather subscription (Fisherman package) in the spring and cancel in the fall. Some occasionally frustrating minutes on the phone and a $50 startup charge but you still save some $$$...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
12-27-2012, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,740
276C problems
One other possibility: I don't remember the exact error message I got but unit would shut itself down repeatedly. Turned out to be a bad data card. Easy to check out if you have a card you know is...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
10-12-2012, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 721
legend
I had a Legend a while back. For the money, it served me well. Replaced by a Vista Cx. I used Mapsource. I only used it to load Garmin maps but you might want to give it a try.
Drew
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Forum: Equipment
08-29-2012, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 705
Let us now praise Big Agnes
Good customer service is alive and well at least in one little corner of the world. I bought a used Big Agnes Seedhouse II SL on the flea market here a few years ago. It served me well on several...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
02-16-2012, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,907
xm weather for 376C
Um...well... re-reading my own post I realized I have my XM/Garmin signals crossed. It's true if you call Garmin you're better off talking to the Marine dept. but that has nothing to do with XM...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
02-14-2012, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,907
xm weather for 376C
I found the Fisherman package to be very good on my 376C and a good compromise for cost vs function (about $30/mo). I suspend the service for the winter. One other thing- if you call Garmin about the...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
02-01-2012, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 2,652
Views: 113,897
Crossing the Ogdensburg bridge on a bike with...
Crossing the Ogdensburg bridge on a bike with knobbies is an interesting experience. Over a mile of open grate. On the other side a guy who was following me in a pickup truck said he was hanging back...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
01-26-2012, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 4,608
Adirondack dirt
To second what a few others have said, not much legal dirt within the boundaries of the park. However... outside the park to the north and west there is lots of great dirt. I did a trip from VT to...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
06-02-2011, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
376C and weather
I have the Fisherman service and XM radio. When I restarted the service for the season, they mistakenly switched me to NavWeather and I got that same "No subscription" message. It took three calls,...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
05-12-2011, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 588
xm weather in Canada
Well, that's a little disappointing... but better to find out now than during my planned trip to Ontario this summer. I like it when I can use the 376c to play dodge-em with local patches of rain or...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-11-2011, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 4,649
Views: 869,273
re: cheap e-bay rack
I was skeptical but figured for the price, I'd give it a try. It remains solid after one season including two five day rides and numerous day rides. I'm a pretty mellow old fart rider but some of the...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
03-11-2011, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 859
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
03-08-2011, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,834
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Forum: Thumpers
03-07-2011, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 4,649
Views: 869,273
TT sidestand
I can confirm the TT sidestand is easy to shorten. I took 1/2 inch off, decided it wasn't quite there and took another 1/2 inch. That's about the limit without drilling.
Drew
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Forum: Americas
03-03-2011, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 923
gravel dirt few people
NE Kingdom Vermont fits that desciption well. Get a copy of the Vermont Atlas, draw a line between St. J and Newport, look at the areas east of the line and start exploring. Actually, plenty of great...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-02-2011, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 4,318
Views: 667,343
sicass switch
I had the same issue with mine. I stuffed it with connector grease and it's been OK through some heavy rain since then.
Drew
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Forum: Equipment
02-28-2011, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 7,220
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Forum: Equipment
02-28-2011, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,067
Back-a-line
Still here:
http://www.backaline.com/
They have some on close-out at reduced prices.
Drew
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Forum: Equipment
01-29-2011, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 739
Views: 189,445
re pillow
Slow response...
Yes, used it a lot last season. I'm fussy about where I lay my lumpy old head and it was very comfortable, particularly considering how small it packs down.
Drew
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Forum: Equipment
01-28-2011, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 739
Views: 189,445
pillow
http://www.basegear.com/cocoon-ultralight-air-core-pillow.html
It's even on sale.
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Forum: Equipment
12-27-2010, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 739
Views: 189,445
Re: Stuff to ride for ever
Yes, excellent words of wisdom. In my so far limited re-introduction to moto camping, I would agree on just about all points. I do use a dirt helmet and, yes it does sting when it rains but a bandana...
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Forum: Vendors
12-27-2010, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,106
ride-on
Thanks for the update. Just ordered some.
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Forum: Equipment
12-21-2010, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
carrying water
Been using this. Stuff it about anywhere, folds down if you don't need it.
http://www.rei.com/product/626195
Drew
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Forum: Equipment
12-10-2010, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,021
Jetboil fuel on the road
I know I can always go over to my local REI or EMS and get cannisters but what about out on the road? Do any non-camping oriented stores carry them? How about more rural areas, say Michigan UP?
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Forum: Equipment
12-10-2010, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,254
Rallye 2 sizing
Depends. I have the Rallye 2. 54 Euro. I'm your height but even skinnier (145). I don't use the armor that came with it, I wear it over a Koerta. In cooler weather with the liner in and a layer or...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-10-2010, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 4,649
Views: 869,273
Sicass
The Sicass works well... when dry. Mine got good and wet and the tailight would stay on even with the switch off. (LED tailight, didn't need much current flowing to light it.) When it dried out,...
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Forum: Equipment
11-10-2010, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Kendon spare
At the place I stay in VT, when leaving I come down a short slope onto a gravel road with a crown on it so at one point the trailer is nose down and the truck is slightly nose up. The spare tire...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
10-07-2010, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 972
Views: 139,792
Vt
http://drewjb7.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/KTM-in-VT-20102/020july2010/1010618179_2seuj-L.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers
09-20-2010, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 4,649
Views: 869,273
Trailtech kickstand
Same with me when I put on the Trailtech. You can pull out the plastic foot, saw about an inch off the bottom of the stand and re-install the foot to get a "just right" lean angle.
Drew
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Forum: Ride reports
09-17-2010, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
Orange in the Greens: Day Five
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Forum: Ride reports
09-16-2010, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
Orange in the Greens: Day Four
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Slow start, lots of looking at maps. Weather is gray but no raindrops....
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Forum: Ride reports
09-15-2010, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
Orange in the Greens: Day Three
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Convenience store breakfast, not bad at...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-15-2010, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Ride reports
09-14-2010, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
Orange in the Greens: Day Two
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Q: So, Mr. Drewjb7, you were prepared to continue your travels without...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-13-2010, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Thumpers
08-02-2010, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 820
Views: 154,443
electrical troubles
Another thread, another bike, someone said "It is always the battery."
I'm not sure I'd go quite that far but I would agree the battery is always the place to start. I have the Turntech 5.0 amp...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
06-02-2010, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 8,788
ridewithgps
Not sure if this is your situation or not but I had no luck opening files exported as routes but no problem at all opening files exported as tracks.
Drew
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