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Forum: Thumpers Today, 01:36 PM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Now I suppose if you only purchased "either" his...

Now I suppose if you only purchased "either" his gps tracks or his roll charts/maps then what you don't know won't hurt you; but as you can clearly see his roll charts do not follow his gps tracks....
Forum: Thumpers Today, 01:02 PM
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Posted By leftystrat62
MAP/GPS concerns

I wanted to share what I see as possibly a problem for those using Sam's gps tracks along with his map/roll charts. As I stated in the beginning of this thread,I plan to ride solo so I wanted...
Forum: Thumpers Today, 11:02 AM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Decided to bite the bullet and send my forks and...

Decided to bite the bullet and send my forks and rear shock to Go Race since they were all due for a rebuild. That part that I broke was $300. I'm heading out in Aug for a solo TAT run; last thing I...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 06:32 PM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Didn't have my hand on the fork the whole time I...

Didn't have my hand on the fork the whole time I was trying to adjust the fork in the triple trees. Used the tip of a screwdriver to open the top clamp to reposition and out she slid before I could...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 09:25 AM
Replies: 36,181
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Posted By leftystrat62
Could use some advice

Stupid mistake while reassembling forks.

Does anyone know if I can remove that entire piece of casting on the bottom of the fork tube,or do I need to purchase the whole silver fork tube?
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Forum: Thumpers 06-14-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 36,181
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Posted By leftystrat62
Thumb This is GOLD-thanks a bunch for posting this

This is GOLD-thanks a bunch for posting this
Forum: Thumpers 06-13-2013, 04:36 PM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Thanks so much for the reply-that sound very...

Thanks so much for the reply-that sound very helpful. Cheers
Forum: Thumpers 06-13-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 36,181
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Posted By leftystrat62
Are you referring to the upper and lower ring...

Are you referring to the upper and lower ring nut--not the steering nut?
Forum: Thumpers 06-13-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 36,181
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Posted By leftystrat62
Need Some HELP

Pulled apart my steering head and forks for the first time. After reassembly and a test drive-steering seemed too tight? ( I normally have my scott's dampener on but did not for the first test ride....
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-05-2013, 07:37 PM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Thanks DRTBYK-that was the question I was after....

Thanks DRTBYK-that was the question I was after. Just to clarify- I just buy a sd card that will fit my Montana, put it in the GPS, connect the GPS to my Mac & open Basecamp. Then do I highlight the...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-01-2013, 10:51 AM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Another SD card question for you guys. I'd like...

Another SD card question for you guys. I'd like to figure out how to transfer gps files onto a sd card. I use Basecamp with my Mac, and have never used a SD card before. I wanted to carry a backup of...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 36,181
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Posted By leftystrat62
Have you done yours yet? I watched the Rocky...

Have you done yours yet? I watched the Rocky Mountain ATV's videos on changing fork sealshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0dLM_IoIOQ&list=FLQhV95i5-Hmi3fttrWqaE4g&index=37

Although my seals aren't...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 36,181
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Posted By leftystrat62
Anyone know what size "mm" forks we have? I'm...

Anyone know what size "mm" forks we have? I'm looking to pick up Motion Pro Fork Seal Bullet to help assist me doing my fork oil change.
Forum: Americas 03-29-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
I'm carrying a tent,but my bag keeps me kind of...

I'm carrying a tent,but my bag keeps me kind of warm inside my tent to around 32F- out side of the tent at 32F I froze:lol3
Forum: Americas 03-29-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
Oldtrucks, so do you think if my sleeping bag can...

Oldtrucks, so do you think if my sleeping bag can get me down to 32 F -I'll be o'k for the entire trip? I understand you can't predict a fluke cold snap,but if I can expect mostly 40's at night(as...
Forum: Thumpers 03-28-2013, 03:10 PM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Can you explain this more-"roll over in corners"....

Can you explain this more-"roll over in corners". Does it do that on both street & dirt? I'm was just about to buy my first set of tires for it and was going to go with: 606's rear-120/90-18, front...
Forum: Americas 03-28-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
I'm trying to arrive in CO the end of Aug.; and...

I'm trying to arrive in CO the end of Aug.; and plan to be out of UT probably Sept 8th-ish. If I continue on the TAT with no other detours and plan on camping,would I be right in preparing for...
Forum: Americas 03-24-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
Little Wan

Hey Little Wan, how long is Cat Canyon? Is that section in NV?
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2013, 11:46 AM
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Views: 38,095
Posted By leftystrat62
Hey P Phil, just found your RR,scanned thru your...

Hey P Phil, just found your RR,scanned thru your pictures-very nice-now I look forward to reading it. Quick question- did you have Sam's gps tracks as well as his roll charts? If you used both-how...
Forum: Americas 03-19-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
Heck from what you just said, your "in the...

Heck from what you just said, your "in the know":lol3 Seriously,I'm almost up to your speed,but it took me a long time to get there,with lot's of reading and asking for lot's of help on forums....
Forum: Americas 03-18-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
I'll second Abenteuerfahrer, it has been a steep...

I'll second Abenteuerfahrer, it has been a steep learning curve for me with my Montana. I'd spend as MUCH time with it as possible (in your car & on the bike) to work the kinks out . I have the 100k...
Forum: Americas 03-08-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
Not sure if that question was for me? If it was,...

Not sure if that question was for me? If it was, I'm leaving this Aug from R.I. on my WR250R,then ship it back from OR.
Forum: Americas 03-07-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
If someone chimes in on their costs,can you also...

If someone chimes in on their costs,can you also comment on actual prices paid for camping. Here in New England it's usually around $21 per night at a tent site that has bathrooms,water,and usually...
Forum: Ride reports 03-05-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 17,694
Posted By leftystrat62
ooh,just stumbled onto this one-looks like a good...

ooh,just stumbled onto this one-looks like a good read
Forum: GS Boxers 03-03-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,460
Posted By leftystrat62
sounds like someone needs some off road riding ...

sounds like someone needs some off road riding training so he can handle the big boys bike:lol3
Forum: Ride reports 02-25-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 50,195
Posted By leftystrat62
Hey DP, I'm just tuning in for the first...

Hey DP,
I'm just tuning in for the first time(so don't anyone tell me how it ends:lol3) and absolutely love all the different bikes on this trip. I own two of them,and the other two I've always...
Forum: Americas 02-19-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
I've got a GSA, and have ridden some very...

I've got a GSA, and have ridden some very challenging trails that were truly dirt bike trails with it. After a while I slowly stayed away from those trails because I knew(from experience) I'd be in...
Forum: Americas 02-19-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
College student with a 950:eek1 , I was lucky...

College student with a 950:eek1 , I was lucky just to drive my parents chevy:lol3
Forum: Americas 02-19-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
I'm considering riding the BRP getting down to TN...

I'm considering riding the BRP getting down to TN ,but wondered if the highway would save much more time-what's your thoughts? I've ridden little sections a few times on my road bike,and know it can...
Forum: Americas 02-19-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
One of the inmates who said he had 20 yrs off...

One of the inmates who said he had 20 yrs off road racing experience pm'd me last night with a response to a question I had about using a KTM 500EXC for the trip. He basically warned me about weight...
Forum: Ride reports 02-17-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 70,288
Posted By leftystrat62
due for a bump as the best RR on ADV

due for a bump as the best RR on ADV
Forum: Americas 02-16-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
O'k so I've been reading a bit about the KTM...

O'k so I've been reading a bit about the KTM 500EXC-very dangerous. My first priority is to ride the TAT this year,and I will. I do have my bike up for sale,but I honestly don't think it will be...
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4,188
Views: 746,992
Posted By leftystrat62
Sorry if this has already been answered,but I'm...

Sorry if this has already been answered,but I'm just starting to read through this thread and wondered just how much weight can I expect to carry on this bike if I used your racks. I have a WR250R...
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 36,181
Views: 6,211,678
Posted By leftystrat62
Just pm'd you

Just pm'd you
Forum: Thumpers 02-12-2013, 05:32 PM
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Posted By leftystrat62
you can see this over in the Flea Mkt. for sale<a...

you can see this over in the Flea Mkt. for sale<a href="http://s853.beta.photobucket.com/user/leftystrat62/media/DSCN1254_zps89c36a65.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-11-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,458
Posted By leftystrat62
Who/where is the dealer selling the EXC 500?

Who/where is the dealer selling the EXC 500?
Forum: Americas 02-08-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
They do touch a little,but I think the trade off...

They do touch a little,but I think the trade off will be worth it. I will probably store my freeze dried food & other food in those.
Forum: Americas 02-08-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 22,397
Posted By leftystrat62
This I believe will be my new set up. Tank...

This I believe will be my new set up. Tank panniers allow me to carry a smaller duffle bag out back.<a href="http://s853.beta.photobucket.com/user/leftystrat62/media/DSCN2089_zps9fb5e45b.jpg.html"...
Forum: Thumpers 02-07-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 90,035
Posted By leftystrat62
How do you find out if you state allows you to...

How do you find out if you state allows you to register the XCW?
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-07-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,458
Posted By leftystrat62
Wow,that's a great price-what dealer has that?

Wow,that's a great price-what dealer has that?
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