Forum: Day Trippin'
05-09-2013, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 14
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Great story Slowlane!
It reminded me of a...
Great story Slowlane!
It reminded me of a couple of my "uh oh, I shoulda got gas" moments. Amazing how it changes your focus! Thanks for sharing a pleasant trip with all of its frustrations and...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-07-2012, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
ER70:
You're right about that! The left one...
ER70:
You're right about that! The left one came out easily. I'm still trying to figure out how to remove the right one without damaging the carb. Tried soaking the area in PB Blaster and...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2012, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 77,053
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Throttle cable bracket
Anybody know where to find a carb mounted throttle cable bracket?
When I bought my 2003 DR650 from another ADV inmate, it only had the "pull"' cable mounted. Didn't think anything of it 'til I...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
12-15-2011, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,268
Good route planning!
You made some great choices and did a very good job of maximizing the ride quality for the short period of time you were here. Those are some of my favorite winter riding roads.
I'm sure you'll...
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Forum: Face plant
11-03-2011, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 10,001
That's gotta be the answer! :lol3
Thanks...
That's gotta be the answer! :lol3
Thanks for the response. I'm sure that covering the brake and managing some velocity control is much of what saved you but wearing the gear surely prevented...
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Forum: Face plant
11-02-2011, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 10,001
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-27-2011, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 7,357
Thanks for posting this.
I first became...
Thanks for posting this.
I first became interested in T. E. Lawrence when I saw the movie as a twelve year old in 1962. I read his Seven Pillars of Wisdom while in high school, again while...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
07-07-2011, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,857
My local Ace Hardware store has a pretty good...
My local Ace Hardware store has a pretty good selection of metric fasteners. It's a small, old-fashioned hardware store with lots special stuff for local needs.
Worst case is you might have to go...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
07-01-2011, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Lytle Creek/Swarthout questions
My son and I are planning to test our "touring setup" for our dualsports tomorrow by riding out to Lytle Creek and exploring the dirt roads over and along the ridge and down to Lone Pine Cyn Road...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
05-15-2011, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,718
Excellent! Thanks for your report USAIR. The...
Excellent! Thanks for your report USAIR. The Frontiersman has been one of my favorite books for decades. As you say, Simon was one badass dude. It is amazing and terrible to read what we and the...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-27-2011, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Listen to maynard on this one. Windshields are...
Listen to maynard on this one. Windshields are definitely a highly individual choice due to many factors. I had a CeeBailey on my DR and I hated it. It flexed like crazy, rubbed against the brake...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-06-2011, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,319
As a long time biker, hiker, backpacker, rock...
As a long time biker, hiker, backpacker, rock climber, shooter and off road motorcyclist it seems like I've hauled tons of other people's trash out of the mountains and deserts for the past 50 years....
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Forum: Thumpers
03-21-2011, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-24-2011, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 424
Where do you find out about those details? I...
Where do you find out about those details? I have always been inclined to sign up for this but my wife is afraid that they'll start parting me out before she can spend a little time with me....or...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-07-2011, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,380
Fastcat:
The PB Blaster soaking and a few taps...
Fastcat:
The PB Blaster soaking and a few taps with a plastic mallet did the trick for me. I let it soak for a couple of days though. When ever I'd think of it , I'd go out to the garage and give...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-29-2011, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 878
Fullerton DMV
And I'll bet you had all of the necessary paperwork correctly filled out and ready.
The other thing I didn't mention was that I had made my appointment on line, had a printed copy of the...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-28-2011, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 878
DMV registration
Speedracer points out one important factor. Which DMV you go to and the mood of the gummint employee (notice that I do not use the term "worker") when you get there makes a difference.
The idjit...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-29-2010, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Choke cable problems...
Twigsnapper:
Yes, the handlebar choke (OK, actually "enrichener") cable is known to collect moisture, rust and stick. Many replace it with an extended button from Keintech that is mounted directly...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-11-2009, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 77,053
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Forum: Thumpers
11-11-2009, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 15,943
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
11-07-2009, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 472
Views: 114,740
1968 road trip reprise
I’ll keep this as brief as I can, in keeping with the intent of this thread:
Ride Description: Orange County, California to Cedar City, Utah and exploration of Zion Nat’l Park, Cedar Breaks Nat’l...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-07-2009, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 172
Views: 12,504
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Forum: Road warriors
11-07-2009, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,921
Nuthin' fancy...
Just my nearly stock '95 Dyna I've been riding for 14+ years. It's set up for comfort on long rides and motorcycle camping.
I love this bike and have never seen one for which I'd trade it.
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Forum: Road warriors
11-06-2009, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 172
Views: 12,504
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Forum: Road warriors
11-06-2009, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 172
Views: 12,504
Another Harley lover....
Well, mine ain't a fancy custom, it ain't that pretty, nor is it particularly stylish but it's my version of a comfortable touring bike. I bought this '95 FXDL new on June 22nd of '95 and have been...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-16-2009, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
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Forum: Thumpers
10-15-2009, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
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Forum: Thumpers
10-15-2009, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
10-13-2009, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 472
Views: 114,740
Now we're cookin'!
These are just the kinda short reports I wuz hopin' to see on this thread!
Thank you Fast Ferris, Flying Monkey, Raoul Duke and Pastor John.
Very inspiring all. :thumb
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Forum: Thumpers
10-13-2009, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Break-in procedure
The only thing I would add to Skippykiller's advice is to stick with the mineral oil for the full break-in period.
Don't switch to a synthetic oil until you are sure the rings are well seated and...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-08-2009, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Rimlocks...
Oooh. Good idea. I hadn't thought of that. Therein lies the difference between the hard-earned knowledge of long distance traveler who has had to make repairs in the middle of nowhere vs a local...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-08-2009, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Rimlocks..
Pike:
I would say that unless you are going to so some real trench digging or you have really increased the performance of the engine, one riimlock should be enough.
I don't know what kind of...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-08-2009, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
Calling Django Loco...
Dave:
You might also want to send a PM to a member who goes by the username "Django Loco". I believe he has done some fairly extensive touring south of the border on his DR650 and should be able to...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-08-2009, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 77,053
Views: 13,982,145
K & N Prefilter...
There is a thin foam pre-filter available for the K & N. I have one on my DR. Keintech sells them for about $12. You can probably order one from just about any M/C accessory supplier.
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