Forum: Beasts
05-14-2013, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 17,413
Views: 4,663,613
2up
Scrams not that great two up lets be honest now first new rear shocks are needed then a better seat . Luggage is tight you need metal mule expensive ,shocks more money better wind protection and...
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Forum: Beasts
05-09-2013, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 4,101
Big Money Waste
Bob Marley and the Wailers I'm telling you mon by the Vstrom I've owned a R1100GS low mileage fun but full of problems low mileage because it rode in the back of trucks broke down all the time. Next...
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Forum: Beasts
05-01-2013, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 17,413
Views: 4,663,613
Fully loaded
Ammo cans are heavy with annoying lids I use a 50 cal box to keep my ammo even with a couple of CDs in it it's way to heavy. The mc resource bracket is pretty weak I have a kolpin Jerry can mounted...
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Forum: Beasts
03-05-2013, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,439
Fresh paint
3m makes a can of adhesive remover for sticker residue.Paint is overrated go with rhino liner or a mossy oak paint job the more red neck the better.:1drink
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Forum: Hacks
02-25-2013, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 540
Doggy style
Spuds Mckenzie the Budweiser dog good to see him working again. I'm happy for him much better than the granny shouting where's the beef?. :1drink
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Forum: Beasts
02-20-2013, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,834
Lounging
I have the Suzuki gel seat pretty good no complaints .The Alaska leather enduro cover doesn't get used as much even though its amazing and it was much needed on my last BMW . Cycle Canada had an...
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Forum: Beasts
01-05-2013, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 13,788
2 up
Can't go wrong with the strom I've owned many fun bikes and allways have had a problem finding the right set up. Sold the VFR a wicked bike sold three different KLRs all fully loaded got rid of a...
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Forum: Beasts
12-17-2012, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,323
Bagged lunch
I vote happy trails based on price and solid build,had them on my old KLR pretty tough . The Trax luggage on my strom is ok except when I tore one off it was a chore to beat back into shape . The...
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Forum: Beasts
12-10-2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,823
Trading Places
Traded a 95 r1100GS for a triumph scrambler great bike no complaints miss it. Traded the scram with cash for an HP2 it was an ok bike but too tall and lack of luggage options didn't help and it's not...
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Forum: Beasts
12-09-2012, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 18,601
Franks red hot
A wicked machine truely awesome job on so many levels drooooool! drool!. Only down side is having to wait for lightning storms to start the bike. Great job and good read love it.:1drink
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Forum: Beasts
11-21-2012, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,824
Tom Cruise
Vstroms are way faster than BMWs they will pass a Beemer on a tow truck no problem and can cruise all day without spending heaps of cash or diagnosing problems .The best part is you will be able to...
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Forum: Beasts
11-07-2012, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,159
Lazy boy
The Suzuki gel seat is pretty good it's one of the better seats I've used.Never used my Alaska leather cover on my strom didn't need it however it's been great on my other rides.
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-07-2012, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,007
Wunder plate
I bought the wunderlich for my hp2 it does the job but the twin head light Ernie and BMW plate are heaps better I would not recommend the wunderlich extreme for the money it arrived with nicks in it...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-04-2012, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 14,606
Dual to the death
KLR owned three ok bike when modded but boring it does the job takes abuse and there easy to sell. Honda ct 90 110 trail it does the job too easy to work on real rear rack with extra fuel tank...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-03-2012, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 3,585
Views: 1,664,875
Canadian bacon
I'd sell mine for around $10k just installed engine bars and skid plate bike is tight both sets of wheels and I'm a few min out side Vancouver looking for better two up bike. Pm for more details with...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-29-2012, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 3,219
Views: 287,345
Same HP2 problem
Same issues turn the bike off then on it starts some times I carry the plastic key it fires up . Have the same warnings same bike plastic key works fine when the stocker dosnt . Now if I can get the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-29-2012, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,008
Hell sensor
HES sucks had all these problems with my old 95 R1100 missed alot of riding because of it the bike rode in the back of trailers trucks and on a flat bed. Went over every thing and in the end it was...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-28-2012, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,114
Transalp vs GS
Buy the Transalp great bike with a supertrapp two into one pipe.I've owned a Transalp fun machine tested an Africa twin loved it didn't sell the VFR fast enough to buy it . The last guy I saw riding...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-27-2012, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 707
Views: 84,911
94000km HP2
94000km all recalls done new engine at 75000 previous owner on warranty seems tight now FD fine no issues rear shock great (original air shock ) actually like it use the air pump from the mtn bike....
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-27-2012, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 5,596
Happy camper
Bring your worst underwear boxers etc there well ventilated and you can throw them out as you go. Baby wipes the shower in a package cleans you and your bike. Beef jerky portable steak and a good...
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Forum: Equipment
04-27-2012, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 865
A stars
I wear Alpinestars scouts a hybrid between dirt and street very comfortable best boots I've ever owned great fit very water resistant and quality build. These boots aren't too tron just black low key...
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Forum: Beasts
01-25-2011, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 17,413
Views: 4,663,613
Hand job
Hand guard spacers can be made out of bushings or washers just find longer bolts in the auto dept for your bar ends .:freaky
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Forum: Beasts
01-10-2011, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,594
Evel Triumph
Evel rode Triumph and HD the sportster broke in half on his last jump allthough he did land it. Evel liked the Triumph for it's light weight and it was the bike he crashed at Ceasers Palace so I...
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Forum: Beasts
01-07-2011, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,442
klr too late
Sorry won't happen kawasaki missed the bus a long time ago. I have owned 3 klrs 2 with many mods I still like them its just by the time you add the cost of the mods you could buy a better bike or 2...
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Forum: Beasts
01-04-2011, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 6,657
3 some
Latest Triumph Scrambler love it. Previous 95 r1100 GS had a few gremlins it became friends with Mr T as in trailer or tow truck hey Fooool! It don't like flying. Last and very loved Vtec VFR800 pure...
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Forum: Beasts
01-03-2011, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,594
Scramster
Scramblers are good off road I had a GS and KLR before the Scram the Scram is way better than anything HD could come up with and having owned an old Sportster I can't say there very good bikes. Ride...
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Forum: Beasts
11-27-2010, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 1,867
Views: 418,401
Honda reliability
Honda has been a part of my life for some time I started with the xr80 xr100 xl250 fourtraxs quad for work Trans ALP CB400 Z50R CBR900RR VFR800 VTEC CT90 CT110 and the wife has an Aero 80 scooter. I...
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Forum: Beasts
11-25-2010, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 17,413
Views: 4,663,613
peg leg with a kick stand
New pegs bring em its been too long I can wait a little longer due to snow just get them out there. A great mod without breaking the bank will buy some when available. :1drink
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Forum: Beasts
11-22-2010, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 18,092
reliability
Bmw is just a fancy VW people like them nobody wants to work on them when they break down which is more often then most brands. The new Honda or any Honda with VFR blood is more high end Acura than...
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Forum: Beasts
11-16-2010, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,503
Honda sad to see you go
I loved my vtec VFR rode many great roads in Washington and B.C the only let down a bad ground wire melt down leaving me stranded far away from anywhere. My VFR melt down was a recall that I had no...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-14-2010, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,235
bmw blues
I suspect the hall sensor when mine went It left me stranded many times it was the reason I quit bmws after goinng through the kick stand switch changing the fuel pump and filter checking everything...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-09-2010, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,490
FJR vs GS
FJRs are sweet and reliable BMW sometimes with cash buy an S10super tenere or a vstrom your wife will be happy not riding in a tow truck next to a stranger.
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Forum: Beasts
11-09-2010, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 7,924
Jra
Jra just riding along and this happens you hear it all the time in bicycle shops I was just riding this mellow trail no big drops and my bike breaks in half yeah ok. Mountain bike frame builders are...
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Forum: Beasts
11-08-2010, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 235
Views: 25,315
Yamahauler
S10 Ive owned a BMW when help is needed most shops out side of the big city say what the heck no thanks good luck. Back road rides and small towns allways have a Yamaha or Ktm go figure and Husky for...
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Forum: Beasts
11-07-2010, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 18,092
choices
I was a Honda guy last one was a vtec VFR loved it but it let me down with an electrical glitch in the middle of nowhere and the R1100 gs BMW never took me too far without lots of work or a tow...
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Forum: Beasts
10-25-2010, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 31,971
Thanks Honda
Aaah yeah ok Honda you can build so many bikes I love yet you have a hard time making the ultimate dual sport the company that brought the ct xl xr Transalp VFR CBR Africa twin Goldwing Valkyrie...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-24-2010, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
orange you glad.
Best orange car belongs to the Dukes allthough the cross bow is pretty cool may be we need a shoot out with the hayabusa Smart car could be interesting.:freaky
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Forum: Beasts
09-22-2010, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 17,413
Views: 4,663,613
land escapes
Great photos its rare people stop on great rides to capture the momment and Im glad you did looks like an amazing place to play glad its in HD hard dirt that is and keep up the good work.:freaky
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Forum: Beasts
09-16-2010, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 244
Views: 42,228
Africa twin dreams
Nice photos I see a used to see a Africa twin rider in my area with 450000kms on his bike and the odometer had been broken for two years. Honda builds NSRS VFRS lawnmowers private jets robots hard to...
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Forum: Beasts
09-15-2010, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 244
Views: 42,228
hondooh!
DN01RR cant wait please tell me when I can put down my deposit I may have to sell the Scram yeah right I do miss my old FireBlade VFR and the XRs XLs Transalps CTs etc aaah the good old days HRC do...
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