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Forum: Canada 05-12-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 449
Posted By Bad Daddy
A few corners have been straightened, bridges...

A few corners have been straightened, bridges made wider/replaced and pavement has less tar snakes.:clap

After May long weekend, lots of tourists renting campers going up the Duffy will slow you...
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
LED flasher for plug-in installation

[QUOTE=150ron;21388805]Thank you.


Cool, i had the Tusk D-flex on a prior bike, great stuff for sure, very tough.

yeah, looks like i will have to now go that route, have a link by any...
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
TST industries makes an OEM flasher for LEDs. ...

TST industries makes an OEM flasher for LEDs. Plugs right in, and no dicking around with resistors.

What is the red switch on your left hand side grip for?
Forum: The Garage 04-30-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By Bad Daddy
I'm encouraged to see your thoughts on this. The...

I'm encouraged to see your thoughts on this. The company I work for is distributing the propane outboards, and they are starting to move out the door...
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 224
Posted By Bad Daddy
Spring-wise they are set up for a 185 lb rider. ...

Spring-wise they are set up for a 185 lb rider.
You would need to have the spring swapped out, for one that is a bit beefier.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-27-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,263
Posted By Bad Daddy
The hose, the hose!

Ever notice on Craigslist, every used bike that's for sale, has always "just been washed" and the seller is so excited to get a pic of it, that they forget about the hose?

I looked at about a...
Forum: The Garage 04-24-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,382
Posted By Bad Daddy
There are different grades of tech flex. Some you...

There are different grades of tech flex. Some you have to cut with a hot blade, and others you can just cut with scissors, and it won't unravel.

I'll be experimenting with this product and Rigid...
Forum: The Garage 04-24-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,382
Posted By Bad Daddy
Techflex braided material. Most marine rigging...

Techflex braided material. Most marine rigging shops carry it.
Forum: The Garage 04-21-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 40,029
Posted By Bad Daddy
I put a Scott's stabilizer on the DRZ, yesterday....

I put a Scott's stabilizer on the DRZ, yesterday. And today, I added another SAE 12V outlet that will go into the saddlebags.
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 213
Posted By Bad Daddy
If you use a white LED behind a red lense, the...

If you use a white LED behind a red lense, the taillight/brake light will look purple....
Forum: Thumpers 04-06-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Wink I put on the BRP top clamp.:wink: It's set up...

I put on the BRP top clamp.:wink: It's set up for 1-1/8" Pro Taper CR Mid bars. :clap The triple clamp is also ready for a Scott's SUB mount stabilizer:clap, so it adds another 1.5" in height. ...
Forum: Thumpers 03-29-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Here is what I am doing. The RAM mounts can be...

Here is what I am doing. The RAM mounts can be used for my Double Take mirrors, as well.
I have a Garmin 60csx

1 @ RAM HOL GA12U. Garmin
2 @ RAP B379UM812510. Mount (mirror thread)
2 @ RAM...
Forum: Thumpers 03-28-2013, 04:46 AM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
See replies in quote above...

See replies in quote above...
Forum: Vendors 03-23-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 26,068
Posted By Bad Daddy
I got (I think) the SXDx top clamp, for fat bars....

I got (I think) the SXDx top clamp, for fat bars.

It has a powerlet hole, and a hole for a toggle switch.

PM me your email address and I can send you pics if you want...
Forum: Racing 03-02-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,703
Posted By Bad Daddy
Hard to find Kay in BC, but I think she's finally...

Hard to find Kay in BC, but I think she's finally here... you FFs are lucky, its $34/bottle up here!!!!
Forum: Vendors 03-02-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 26,068
Posted By Bad Daddy
Got mine last month, and they look / work great! ...

Got mine last month, and they look / work great! I had to a little fiddling hear and there with the speedometer mount/keyswitch mount, (it took longer for me to do that than the rest of the...
Forum: The Garage 02-26-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 731
Posted By Bad Daddy
I have one too, from petzl. Used it for many...

I have one too, from petzl. Used it for many years sledding, now use it anytime ime in the garage, attic working on the bike, etc. highly recommended.
Forum: Thumpers 02-26-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Good little product

I put on LED signals, and after a few near misses by caters that didn't see me (almost got my left turn badge) decided to look for a fix.

My Heritage Softail had turn signals that were running...
Forum: Thumpers 02-26-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
http://tstindustries.com/product.php?productid=175...

http://tstindustries.com/product.php?productid=17557&cat=261&page=1

This works on the DRZ S or SM.

CLYMER manual is good. Owners manual is mainly dedicated to that goofy speedometer
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Cycra / HDB motorcycle hand guards

Can help you with Cycra, but I just did the Highway Dirt Bike set up, and it is bomber. I did a top clamp, with holes fore a powerlet, and heater grip switch. Also the HDB mirrors.

Great...
Forum: Thumpers 01-14-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
The water that gets in, will just drain out the...

The water that gets in, will just drain out the bottom. With the larger opening, it is less likely to pull crap in due to the slower air velocity going through a 9 square inch hole, versus a 3.5...
Forum: Thumpers 01-07-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By Bad Daddy
I didn't see any gpr that fit the DRZ. I'll...

I didn't see any gpr that fit the DRZ. I'll email them tomorrow.
Forum: Thumpers 01-06-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By Bad Daddy
Wicked Scott's or BRP ever go on sale?

I want to get a SUB system, and wondered if either Scott's or BRP ever go on sale?

If they did, and HDB would, my season would be off to a better start...:clap
Forum: Thumpers 01-03-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
What set-up are you running right now? I...

What set-up are you running right now?

I have and 08 with the JD Jetting kit, and the Kientech idle screw that I did about a month ago. Starts, idles, etc perfectly last night at -1C.

Maybe I...
Forum: Equipment 12-23-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,333
Posted By Bad Daddy
:tb I will try an make do with my...

:tb

I will try an make do with my Rancilio...
Forum: Thumpers 12-23-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Nope. At altitude, 3500 ft, before jetting it...

Nope. At altitude, 3500 ft, before jetting it took a bit of cranking. Now at 36F sea level and altitude it fires up quite easily.

Which carb, jetting, needle position and pilot are you using?
...
Forum: The Garage 12-08-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,092
Posted By Bad Daddy
I have some tools from Ancor Wire, and FTZ. They...

I have some tools from Ancor Wire, and FTZ. They have excellent connectors as well as tinned AWG wire.

Double crimp connectors, Cool-Seal anaerobic crimps, etc. some are even s/s, and made for...
Forum: The Garage 11-25-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
Posted By Bad Daddy
I like the deutsch connectors. ...

I like the deutsch connectors.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=RWs_V2_KMqc&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DRWs_V2_KMqc. :beer

We use them in the marine industry, and they have proven to be quite...
Forum: The Garage 11-25-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,002
Posted By Bad Daddy
I believe that Copper has 2.5 times the...

I believe that Copper has 2.5 times the conductivity of brass.
Copper, being an element is also more noble than brass, which
contains zinc, a metal that will erode(corrode?) in the presence of...
Forum: Thumpers 10-28-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
I thought it was for the UK models, and it is a...

I thought it was for the UK models, and it is a KM/hr to MPH Toggle. Doesn't show in the service manual, but its there in my owners manual... UK also has the flash to pass switch on the left hand...
Forum: Thumpers 10-24-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Thank you for the information, I really...

Thank you for the information, I really appreciate it! I'm going to keep my OEM computer/Speedometer, but the rest of it is going to be very similar, I think. Possibly a Scotts triple clamp, instead...
Forum: Thumpers 10-23-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Could you let me know the details of your...

Could you let me know the details of your bars/HDB setup, and triple clamp? I want to do the same, and curious to see a few pics of t. Thanks :beer
Forum: Thumpers 10-23-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Sweet! I thought I might have to do the same...

Sweet! I thought I might have to do the same (Tonn's Skid plate), but a wrench fits in nicely, and instead of 3/8" drive, I use a 1/4" drive deep socket and fits no problem.

Post up a pic...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-18-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 262,992
Posted By Bad Daddy
A few from the Cariboo.

http://inboardsonly.smugmug.com/photos/i-SrNrVnM/0/M/i-SrNrVnM-M.jpg

http://inboardsonly.smugmug.com/photos/i-5HncG9j/0/M/i-5HncG9j-M.jpg
...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-15-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 252
Posted By Bad Daddy
Thumb Motomethod blog entry

Was looking at a blog from a shop nearby, and came across this.

http://motomethod.com/blog/just-a-leisurely-550km-trip-with-no-transmission-oil/

Thought it was pretty cool that BMW sent out a...
Forum: Thumpers 10-03-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Scott's

Can you tell me which bars you used?

I think I'm going to go with a Scott's Sub mount, and then use the HDB top clamp.

If you have any other pics, or installation info (special tools, issues,...
Forum: Thumpers 10-01-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 19,447
Views: 2,865,458
Posted By Bad Daddy
Cool2 Scott's triple clamp/ HDB / CR High Bars

I've got a 2008 DRZ400 S, with the 7/8" bars. I'd like to upgrade to 1-1/8" bars, and I would like to eventually be able to mount a Scott's stabilizer.

So, doing this the right way, not doing...
Forum: The Garage 10-01-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,159
Posted By Bad Daddy
Long time lurker, first time poster... I'm...

Long time lurker, first time poster...

I'm in the marine industry, and we use these:

http://bluesea.com/products/7650

Much, much better than a diode-based system; there's no voltage drop.
...
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