Forum: Thumpers
05-03-2013, 01:55 AM
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And some folks here previously questioned why I...
And some folks here previously questioned why I preferred to purchase a new DR! One of the best things about the DR, and the same reason I prefer a new with the additional cost, is that they are so...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-16-2013, 11:13 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-16-2013, 11:12 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-02-2013, 05:39 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-02-2013, 12:49 PM
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TO: KRUSTY / off topic
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Forum: Thumpers
03-29-2013, 07:53 PM
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The following sources disagree....
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The following sources disagree....
http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/category/summer
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/products/know-your-tires-all-season-vs-summer-9647443...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-28-2013, 11:16 AM
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Bridgestone Tire Warning (maybe)
I’ve admitted previously that I owned a KLR650 previous to owning my beloved DR650. Some of my friends still ride KLRs, the poor, misguided souls. :D
One of them, knowing that the DR650...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-28-2013, 12:30 AM
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More shocking to me was when I had the KLR, all...
More shocking to me was when I had the KLR, all three of the local Kawasaki dealers had NO valve shims in stock! Each place I asked the parts guy what the mechanics did then, with no shims available....
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Forum: Thumpers
03-28-2013, 12:26 AM
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I installed these side protectors and tail rack...
I installed these side protectors and tail rack three years ago. The metal tubing is sufficient for the application, all welds look good, I like the way they look on my black '09.
I always carry a...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-27-2013, 07:44 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-27-2013, 01:19 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-25-2013, 12:34 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-23-2013, 11:40 AM
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Cycle World lauds the DR650SE
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
03-18-2013, 12:47 AM
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I had totally forgotten about the stretch of...
I had totally forgotten about the stretch of China Grade to the B.S. camp, though, how long is that, maybe a mile? A few years ago a friend and I rode into the B.S. camp, when nothing was going on;...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-14-2013, 12:08 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-08-2013, 12:02 AM
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For only the second time in four years do I...
For only the second time in four years do I disagree with you. I've had these devices - the "fat" variant - on all my four bikes (cruiser/sportbike/dualsport) for the past decade, and would not ride...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-05-2013, 11:53 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
02-06-2013, 10:08 PM
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And some riders here wonder why others of us...
And some riders here wonder why others of us prefer to purchase a new motorcycle, one that hasn't experienced the attention of well-intentioned, but uneducated previous owners! Well, here's why!
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Forum: Equipment
02-02-2013, 04:31 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
01-27-2013, 11:54 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
01-25-2013, 01:01 AM
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While I've only taken off the cap on my carb...
While I've only taken off the cap on my carb once, and it was over three years ago, to fix the overly lean mixture endemic to the DR, I recall leaving the tank, seat, side panels and all cables...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-15-2013, 11:51 PM
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Greetings from California, USA! I congratulate...
Greetings from California, USA! I congratulate you on your use of my native tongue, English; I am not bilingual, and so admire others who are. And thank you for the excellent photos of your work as...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-21-2012, 03:17 AM
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Very close, the model I have is some 25 years...
Very close, the model I have is some 25 years old, no longer offered for sale. Adapters that allow you to use regular screwdriver bits on that 1/2" drive are available from the larger tool retailers....
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Forum: Thumpers
12-20-2012, 11:34 PM
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Craftsman electric impact wrench, FTW. 1/2"...
Craftsman electric impact wrench, FTW. 1/2" drive, 250 lbft of torque; hammers the fasteners only, NOT the underlying bearings/seals or expensive/thin motor structural pieces. In fact, I used this...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-17-2012, 10:57 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-16-2012, 11:59 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-16-2012, 11:41 PM
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Derek!
Ahhh... Derek! I love you, man, even though we've never met. You may recall I sent you an email months ago congratulating you on your work for your buddy restoring that odd Ruskie (if I recall the...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-16-2012, 02:04 AM
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Have over 18k miles (you can do the conversion...
Have over 18k miles (you can do the conversion math to kilometers) on my OEM carb, haven't opened it up since I adjusted the fueling at around 500 miles by installing a washer and backing out the A/F...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-15-2012, 03:45 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-15-2012, 03:41 PM
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Too late reading your post to help you, sorry....
Too late reading your post to help you, sorry. For others, I alternately soaked the OEM gasket in gasket remover, waited ten minutes, then used a flapper sandpaper wheel (80 grit comes to mind) with...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-20-2012, 12:12 AM
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Thanks for filling in the pics! And thanks for...
Thanks for filling in the pics! And thanks for the compliments.
Regarding meshing the nylon gear with the clutch basket, that exact thing happened to me, I intended to make mention of it in my...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-19-2012, 06:56 PM
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Stupid Suzuki
Stupid Suzuki.
For Suzuki saving perhaps a quarter ($0.25) in manufacturing cost, I had to spend six hours at the side of my DR last Thursday and Friday, including making a special trip to the...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
06-19-2012, 04:09 PM
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Single-track near Lake Pillsbury advice?
Greetings,
A group of us are planning a weekend camping trip near Lake Pillsbury. We've been to Penny Pines, know about the single-track trails in that area, but none of us know how that compares...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-17-2012, 04:20 PM
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The source of my confusion, the reason for my...
The source of my confusion, the reason for my attempt at assistance:
From my reading, when motorcycle editors test a class of bikes, for the DR the competitors are always the KLR and the XR650L....
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Forum: Thumpers
06-17-2012, 03:42 PM
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The statement is: There is no other simple big...
The statement is: There is no other simple big air (oil) cooled trail bike?
The statement is not: There is no other simple big air and oil cooled trail bike?
Items in parenthesis are generally...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-17-2012, 02:08 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
06-13-2012, 07:08 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
06-13-2012, 04:49 PM
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I bought this from Harbor Freight, $22 less 20%...
I bought this from Harbor Freight, $22 less 20% coupon plus 8.5% tax. I haven't had to use it yet, however a friend used it on his KLR's rear tire that he usually has trouble dismounting and said it...
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