ADVrider

Go Back   ADVrider > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
User Name
Password
Register Inmates Photos Site Rules Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Page 1 of 13 1 234511 Last »
Showing results 1 to 40 of 500
Search took 0.15 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: TwilightZone
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 07:42 AM
Replies: 35,764
Views: 6,086,919
Posted By TwilightZone
>"2.15" Yup, thats for the rear wheel. ...

>"2.15"

Yup, thats for the rear wheel.
1.60 for the front.

>"And . . . the price is each, so I'll need two for the rear wheel if I don't want to add weights for balancing?"

I just run 1...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-19-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 646
Posted By TwilightZone
>"no new snow next week... Like they're saying." ...

>"no new snow next week... Like they're saying."

Sigh... bad for us riders I guess, but likely good for the lake and rivers.
Wait and see I guess.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-18-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 646
Posted By TwilightZone
Was up above Trinity Lake (Hwy 3) yesterday. ...

Was up above Trinity Lake (Hwy 3) yesterday.

There wasn't any snow on Scott mtn... and no snow visible on Ramshorn or FS 17 from the Hwy 3 side.
Forum: Ride reports 05-18-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,006
Views: 158,240
Posted By TwilightZone
Miles with NomadGal...

Well, the day's plan a was FH1 (i.e. Forest Highway 1) tour...
unfortunately, the weather was a bit nasty on the coast,
so a tour of the Salmon river was the backup plan.

Willow Creek,...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-14-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 646
Posted By TwilightZone
>"Are you talking about the highway between hoopa...

>"Are you talking about the highway between hoopa and witchepec that is good too?"

Yes, the 10 mile section between Hoopa and Witchepec is awesome.

>Do you have a rough estimate on how long...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-13-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 646
Posted By TwilightZone
>"We can make it to Etna from Orick with some...

>"We can make it to Etna from Orick with some sharing if need be. I carry a ton of fuel "

Odds are that Witchepec or Orleans will be open. He can always coast the last 15 miles down into Etna...
Forum: Equipment 05-13-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,611
Posted By TwilightZone
Here ya go. ...

Here ya go.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2UTW70_C5nQizPSMvSjlX34bOvKBQM8VeHpBFuccdhhbT0vHTEg
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-13-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 646
Posted By TwilightZone
>"Comming from Orick via Bald Hills rd. We're...

>"Comming from Orick via Bald Hills rd. We're doing a loop to Coos Bay n back on Memorial weekend, starting in Mt Shasta. State of Jefferson ride...
Forum: Ride reports 05-13-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,293
Posted By TwilightZone
Neat photos... interesting stuff in that area.

Neat photos... interesting stuff in that area.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-12-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 646
Posted By TwilightZone
>"Somes Bar or Orleans on 96?" There is gas...

>"Somes Bar or Orleans on 96?"

There is gas in Orleans during the daytime, north end of town.
Just pay at the 'gas station/garage/mini store' 50 feet away.

Also gas in Witchepec (I haven't...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 35,764
Views: 6,086,919
Posted By TwilightZone
>"What is everybody doing for day trip...

>"What is everybody doing for day trip essentials? Tube and tools."

Tube in a Tusk bag on the front.
Other stuff in a Wolfman tail bag on the back.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-09-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1,712
Views: 440,633
Posted By TwilightZone
Dammit. Now I want a burrito.

Dammit. Now I want a burrito.
Forum: Ride reports 05-08-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,006
Views: 158,240
Posted By TwilightZone
>"But TwilightZone has offered me a T63 that he...

>"But TwilightZone has offered me a T63 that he has lying around. :d"

I think that tire will get you to Alaska.
Hopefully the weather will be nice when you get here...
so I can take you on an...
Forum: Equipment 05-07-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 550
Posted By TwilightZone
What was the pavement in the roundabout? Smooth?...

What was the pavement in the roundabout? Smooth? Wavy?
What pressure in your tires?
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-05-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 25,866
Posted By TwilightZone
Usal Road now open.

Usal Road is now open (May 4th)
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-03-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 333
Posted By TwilightZone
>"... which can take some of the joy out of the...

>"... which can take some of the joy out of the experience."

Heh... yup. Weekend in summer, slo-mo cars, bicycles, dogs, people on foot.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-03-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 333
Posted By TwilightZone
>"from the Golden Gate Bridge to Hwy1 S. Looking...

>"from the Golden Gate Bridge to Hwy1 S. Looking for not too many stoplights and traffic"

Are you looking for Hwy 1 North of San Francisco?
Up 101 then west on Muir Beach turnoff.

Or Hwy 1...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-01-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21,105
Views: 4,532,685
Posted By TwilightZone
What's the ho-dad hanging out from under the Kaw?...

What's the ho-dad hanging out from under the Kaw?
Pointed cone with a straight whatever...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6830647151_b7e73eb074_b.jpg
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-29-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 16,922
Posted By TwilightZone
Should be really nice up there. Thursday...

Should be really nice up there.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 85.
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 35,764
Views: 6,086,919
Posted By TwilightZone
>"#1 - Is it difficult to get the shock bolted up...

>"#1 - Is it difficult to get the shock bolted up again?"

Not if you have a center stand... so the bike can be supported in the middle, swingarm sags, pretty easy.

I haven't pulled the shock...
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 35,764
Views: 6,086,919
Posted By TwilightZone
>"I weigh about 275# with gear too. :( " ...

>"I weigh about 275# with gear too. :( "

Yup... same problem here. I went to a 14t countershaft sprocket and there is almost no wear on the chain guard. Replace the chain guard at 7k for a trip...
Forum: Racing 04-29-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 130,065
Posted By TwilightZone
>"It did seem like RD and DM were alternating on...

>"It did seem like RD and DM were alternating on turning up the speed to catch RV? One than the other would seem faster, but RV just stayed consistent and ahead? "

Late stages of the series... if...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-29-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 25,866
Posted By TwilightZone
>"Alderpoint Road to Zenia Bluff Rd, (paved) ...

>"Alderpoint Road to Zenia Bluff Rd, (paved)
Zenia Bluff Rd to Ruth Zenia Rd "

I'd take Hoaglin Ranch road. 50% dirt with some really nice views.
Zenia bluff road is mostly down in the...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-29-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By TwilightZone
IMHO: Take the first right (Presidio) after the...

IMHO: Take the first right (Presidio) after the bridge and use the coastal route around SF.
Forum: Racing 04-28-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 130,065
Posted By TwilightZone
> "Milsaps is the real deal alright. His pass of...

> "Milsaps is the real deal alright. His pass of RV in the heat was sick! :nod "

I think RV let Milsaps go by in the prelim heat... and followed him around to watch his lines.
I imagine in the...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-28-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 25,866
Posted By TwilightZone
>"South Fork Mountain Road was unpassible last...

>"South Fork Mountain Road was unpassible last Friday."

Yup, We rode to Hyampom from the north side (299 via Ammon Ridge and Sims Mtn).
Road was open and mostly clear.
A local guy in the...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-27-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 25,866
Posted By TwilightZone
>"But instead of heading north on 101 I was...

>"But instead of heading north on 101 I was hoping we could ride north on dirt or small paved roads. "

You mean after riding the Lost Coast ? Yes... there are a number of routes.
The roads in...
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 35,764
Views: 6,086,919
Posted By TwilightZone
>"I'll agree with you there. I stuck a long screw...

>"I'll agree with you there. I stuck a long screw driver down in from the top and pushed on the guide to get the tensioner to pop out and apply tension. Every time I tried to do it like the manual...
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8,876
Views: 1,151,554
Posted By TwilightZone
>"My guess is the jets keep corroding. Is this a...

>"My guess is the jets keep corroding. Is this a common issue with the 225? "

IMHO: Likely some contaminants in the gas are plugging the jets.
Have you flushed out the fuel tank, petcock and...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-24-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 658
Views: 112,339
Posted By TwilightZone
Nice. Somebody's gonna try and drive thru that...

Nice. Somebody's gonna try and drive thru that arch.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/von_landstuhl/ADV%20Travel%20Photos/1366570394_zpsf92da474.jpg
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-23-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 58,487
Posted By TwilightZone
>"one of the inhabitants, there was also a barn...

>"one of the inhabitants, there was also a barn owl in the next enclosure"

That ain't a barn owl! I believe it's a 'Great Horned Owl'
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-18-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,585
Posted By TwilightZone
>"Would like to spend the first night near the...

>"Would like to spend the first night near the beach, where would you suggest?"

Camping on the beach? Guess everyone should do it !
Expect fog, wind, blowing sand, wet sand, wet gear, cold....
Forum: Equipment 04-17-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By TwilightZone
<"You talking 10.99 each or for 6 bottles? And...

<"You talking 10.99 each or for 6 bottles? And what size bottles? They do 12 and 20 oz."

There is a (relatively) 'pure' Techron... which is more expensive.
Then there is the 'gas treatment'...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-17-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 561
Posted By TwilightZone
Lovely day for a ride... couple months and it...

Lovely day for a ride... couple months and it will be (mostly) brown.
Forum: Racing 04-17-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 14,388
Posted By TwilightZone
I'll go with... Alessi Canard Millsaps...

I'll go with...

Alessi
Canard
Millsaps
Dungey
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 35,764
Views: 6,086,919
Posted By TwilightZone
>"Ok, I have had a 08 WR250R for a few weeks now....

>"Ok, I have had a 08 WR250R for a few weeks now. I have had a lot of bikes in the past. I knew going into this that it didn’t have much power. I have 13/45 gearing. The speed-O is way off, like...
Forum: Racing 04-14-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 130,065
Posted By TwilightZone
It was a strange track... the surface was almost...

It was a strange track... the surface was almost 'groomed' like a TT.
Not many ruts, or other 'MX' stuff... the major obstacles on the course were tuff blocks.

IMHO: Should bring in 100...
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 35,764
Views: 6,086,919
Posted By TwilightZone
>"I looked at numerous vendors for the oil...

>"I looked at numerous vendors for the oil filters and struck out. Where do you guys get them?"

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/search?term=OIL+FILTER+WR250R...
Forum: Thumpers 04-04-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 35,764
Views: 6,086,919
Posted By TwilightZone
>"anything else like 0-rings or other...

>"anything else like 0-rings or other seals/gaskets?"

There is an o-ring on the oil filter cover... it should be good, I'd just take a look at it. Probably time to look at the air filter too.
Forum: Racing 04-01-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 130,065
Posted By TwilightZone
Alessi WINS !!!!

Alessi WINS !!!!
Showing results 1 to 40 of 500
Page 1 of 13 1 234511 Last »

 
Forum Jump

Times are GMT -7.   It's 02:19 PM.

Photo Sharing - Hall of Wisdom - Donate - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ADVrider 2011