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Forum: Thumpers Today, 01:21 PM
Replies: 77,053
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Posted By Mambo Dave
I'm running a DG muffler, side cover removed, 160...

I'm running a DG muffler, side cover removed, 160 DJ main jet as well - but I'm at sea level.

Have you taken your DR650 to an elevation where the 160 main jet was too large? At what elevation...
Forum: Thumpers Today, 07:55 AM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
I'm lucky - my DR650 came with the DG exhaust. ...

I'm lucky - my DR650 came with the DG exhaust. The PO gave me the stock exhaust as well, but I've never experienced riding the bike with a quieter exuast.

At times it is a tad too loud for my...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths Yesterday, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,166
Posted By Mambo Dave
Congrats, Ted. There is no bettter thing...

Congrats, Ted.

There is no bettter thing than working our bodies up to where we want them to do what we want them to do. Even if you're challenged for endurance or the total time you'll be...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths Yesterday, 04:09 AM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 556,360
Posted By Mambo Dave
It was driving me nuts. that's for sure. He had...

It was driving me nuts. that's for sure. He had a few questionable moments on the road, too, but it could have been the camera perspective or him trying to warm this tires up. I agree with Gecko...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-19-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 362
Posted By Mambo Dave
I seriously wouldn't know if I found TDC, lol. ...

I seriously wouldn't know if I found TDC, lol.

Thanks though. Great explanation - I'm still gonna stay the F away from big-bike kick starts till they come out with a course for it :D
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-19-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 362
Posted By Mambo Dave
I've watched a lot of videos about kick starting,...

I've watched a lot of videos about kick starting, and even had a kick-start only bike myself (an old MX100), but I know I don't know a thing about the bigger bikes except that I don't even understand...
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 117,009
Posted By Mambo Dave
I like the LED's in your hand protectors. I only...

I like the LED's in your hand protectors. I only have the bark busters on mine, but if I ever add the plastic guards I'll probably do the same. For now, with Florida heat, I don't see why I'd need...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-19-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,563
Posted By Mambo Dave
I'm not a cruiser guy, but when push came to...

I'm not a cruiser guy, but when push came to shove to find some form of transportation to and from work after the 1999 F-150 developed the expected head gasket leak, and I kept missing out on the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
I thought you were making a play on my name since...

I thought you were making a play on my name since I posted that two pages ago suggesting that a lot of people do the same.

:rofl

I guess we M B's think alike?
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 117,009
Posted By Mambo Dave
I spent the time to hard-mount my Laminar wind...

I spent the time to hard-mount my Laminar wind screen two days ago. it was, up til then, moutned with the velcro tabs. They worked well for holding it on, but short-changed the design in a number of...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
and some guys lose, or leave in, either the...

and some guys lose, or leave in, either the spring or the o-ring that need to be accounted for.

I've heard of similar incidents from o-rings that were destroyed, forgotten about, springs that...
Forum: Equipment 05-17-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 142
Posted By Mambo Dave
Anyone know of Icon Airmada helmets on sale?

Somehow, between long-oval head and airflow, I've decided that no current dual sport helmet is going to fit me well.

I'm headed back to getting a purpose-built road helmet for miles, and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
Sea Foam before and after winter storage should...

Sea Foam before and after winter storage should be a rule.

Not two weeks after pulling it out of storage, but instead for the first tank - and at a high strength.
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
I cut up and used part of a synthetic sponge to...

I cut up and used part of a synthetic sponge to replace the thinner foam in that breather.

Seems to work.

Later on I also coated that same sponge with air filter oil.
Forum: Equipment 05-16-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By Mambo Dave
I ride road bicycles, so I've seen harder plastic...

I ride road bicycles, so I've seen harder plastic shoes with actual metal mesh screen sections built in for true air flow - so I'm critical of all these "air flow" boots that are only perforated...
Forum: Equipment 05-16-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 492
Posted By Mambo Dave
Um, yeah... Sorry about that post last...

Um, yeah...

Sorry about that post last night.

Just ignore this thread.
Forum: Equipment 05-15-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 492
Posted By Mambo Dave
Hi Point boots - modern MX or ADV boots look gay in comparison.

Why do all ADV boots look ... not the part when I look at them.

From thicknesses to whatever... I don't see even one boot I like anymore.

(I'm also very surprised that vented MX boots aren't...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-15-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21,030
Views: 4,512,141
Posted By Mambo Dave
http://reason.com/blog/2013/01/04/florida-state-tr...

http://reason.com/blog/2013/01/04/florida-state-trooper-who-pulled-over-sp

It can happen, but as is the evidence... the local yokel police will attempt to get retribution.

<header> Florida...
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
http://www.motorcycleproducts.org/Engine_Guards/DR...

http://www.motorcycleproducts.org/Engine_Guards/DR650SE_Guards/clutchguard640x480.jpg

Just ordered all three.

Shame no-one seems to know about them, but they are reportedly lighter than the...
Forum: Equipment 05-14-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By Mambo Dave
FFS... That is not what I wanted to read. ...

FFS...

That is not what I wanted to read.

I have what is rated as an intermediate oval helmet right now (EXO-900 Scorpion), and it's giving me pains on longer rides that tell me I should really...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
Interesting! I can only hope to ever have that...

Interesting! I can only hope to ever have that chance. Might have to re-jet though... I jetted it for 11 to 20 feet above sea level.

By then, though, my perfectly (?) running stock carb with...
Forum: Equipment 05-14-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 18,233
Posted By Mambo Dave
This thread needs updated like once a year. Bump...

This thread needs updated like once a year. Bump for any relevant charts that are current.
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
What weight are you for the springs?

What weight are you for the springs?
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
What ft./lb do the DR650 head bolts get torqued...

What ft./lb do the DR650 head bolts get torqued to?

I know my Ford F-150's head bolts are torque-to-yeild, and are supposedly non-reusable, but some guys say you can use them a second time - but...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
Fork Springs question: I weigh 185 pounds. ...

Fork Springs question: I weigh 185 pounds.

For the cheap route - because I want to try it after having bought aftermarket fork springs for my last bike, then really thinking about it, their...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-07-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,446
Posted By Mambo Dave
Avoid, at all costs, bike night events. Squids of...

Avoid, at all costs, bike night events. Squids of every nature come out just to be seen on their bikes - and that means innocent riders get hurt when the squids lose control.

My advice - ride the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
Speaking of which - just how bad an idea would it...

Speaking of which - just how bad an idea would it be to have Corbin cover a DR650 saddle with real leather instead of vynil?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6,462
Views: 1,240,642
Posted By Mambo Dave
I have a riding co-worker that has reportedly...

I have a riding co-worker that has reportedly ADV'ed more than I probably ever will.

His BMW GS is still down in some other country, he owns a Honda that's in Canada, and rides a sport bike around...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
I'm 5'10" with a normal inseam for such, and...

I'm 5'10" with a normal inseam for such, and don't notice the peg height as an issue yet (6,000 miles on the bike since last year, bought the bike with just over 2,000 miles on it). The seat, on the...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 04-30-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,446
Posted By Mambo Dave
I'm supposed to have off this Sunday, but I had a...

I'm supposed to have off this Sunday, but I had a client schedule an appointment. I'm thinking I will have to get her to reschedule.
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 04-30-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,446
Posted By Mambo Dave
LOL, maybe on occasion as one of the other guys I...

LOL, maybe on occasion as one of the other guys I work with has off Fridays. I would be able to trade with him some days, but would really need to know in advance... and then I'm required to be back...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 04-30-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,446
Posted By Mambo Dave
Thursdays are my day off. You tell me if you...

Thursdays are my day off. You tell me if you have a Thursday off.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-28-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 21,030
Views: 4,512,141
Posted By Mambo Dave
Now that's a funny reply right there :rofl

Now that's a funny reply right there :rofl
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
Seems they crushed it in to fit some other tank?

Seems they crushed it in to fit some other tank?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-26-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 18,644
Posted By Mambo Dave
The smartest thing I've ever done was to ride my...

The smartest thing I've ever done was to ride my own pace back when I rode a ZX-7R and rode with friends. Sometimes they could keep up, sometimes I'd wait. On the very few times I made the decision...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-26-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,514
Posted By Mambo Dave
I realize that - read the full post and you'll...

I realize that - read the full post and you'll see that I came away liking it despite me telling myself I wouldn't. :thumb
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-26-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21,030
Views: 4,512,141
Posted By Mambo Dave
I'd disagree - those look like a very older style...

I'd disagree - those look like a very older style of tire that were made for bikes back in the day. I'm surprised to see them, but something about the sidewalls suggests to me that they are made for...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-26-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,514
Posted By Mambo Dave
As an admitted rider-not-a-cleaner motorcyclist,...

As an admitted rider-not-a-cleaner motorcyclist, I really didn't think I'd like this thread (random bikes, clean ... big deal (?!) ) as much as I do. I'm not understanding it, but it's something...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Posted By Mambo Dave
So you're saying the footpeg brackets will...

So you're saying the footpeg brackets will contain the chain, and that the chain will come out at an angle enough so that re-welded brackets (at least the one on the chain's side) will let it injure...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-25-2013, 02:33 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 111,178
Posted By Mambo Dave
I may be incorrect, but that seems to be the...

I may be incorrect, but that seems to be the third M-60 tank on this page alone.

Oh... I just looked them up:

<table class="infobox"><tbody><tr><th style="padding-right: 1em;">Produced</th>...
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