Forum: Thumpers
05-17-2013, 07:31 AM
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Newbie to tube-style tires here...
Putting a...
Newbie to tube-style tires here...
Putting a set of street tires on a spare set of rims for my bike - are heavy-duty tubes better for street tires, or are do they only really make a difference for...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-15-2013, 07:38 AM
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Forum: Equipment
04-19-2013, 09:36 AM
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Forum: Equipment
04-18-2013, 04:30 PM
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Aerostich Roadcrafter leg zipper scratching bike
So over the winter, I bought a pre-owned Roadcrafter onesie from a fellow inmate. I've been riding with it for about a month or so, and I really like it so far, and I love how quick and easy it is...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-11-2013, 07:57 AM
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Forum: Road warriors
01-09-2013, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 267
Views: 26,492
Not totally sure what you mean by your first...
Not totally sure what you mean by your first question. But yes, I did notice that it was more of a stretch to reach the bar after with the modded bar. I had a set of 1"up/1"back sw motech risers...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-07-2013, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 267
Views: 26,492
My wrists were bugging me from the sweep angle...
My wrists were bugging me from the sweep angle stock handlebar too. The FZ1 bar has a less severe angle, but it has no rise, and gives a more aggressive seating position. The FZ6R handlebar has the...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-06-2012, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 267
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Looking for Givi side racks.
Hey guys. I bought a 2007 FZ6 earlier this spring. Its pretty much stock except for a Puig screen, frame sliders, and I added a Givi topcase.
I picked up a pair of Givi E360 sidecases from a...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-29-2012, 10:40 AM
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Stash box
Anyone ever used one of these? I usually try to remember the registration and insurance card in a zip-lock bag in my packet when I go riding, but one of these seems convenient....
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Forum: Thumpers
11-30-2011, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,777
I was in the same boat as you. Riding for 4-5...
I was in the same boat as you. Riding for 4-5 years, have had 2 streetbikes, (EX500 and an older ZX6R), 5'9", with a short inseam. I was looking for a dualsport under $2000. I ended up getting a...
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Forum: Equipment
11-28-2011, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 44,165
yes, a pot would accomplish the same thing, or...
yes, a pot would accomplish the same thing, or different resistors, but the problem with that is that you're losing energy to the resistors in the form of heat (the resistors will get hot). If...
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Forum: Equipment
11-26-2011, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 241
Views: 44,165
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Forum: Thumpers
08-26-2011, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 6,165
I was kinda in the same boat as you, 5 years...
I was kinda in the same boat as you, 5 years street riding on a EX500 and ZX6R, absolutely zero dirt experience, was looking at a dualsport earlier this spring, without really knowing what kind of...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-26-2011, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,254
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Forum: Thumpers
08-26-2011, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,496
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Forum: Americas
06-27-2011, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,886
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Forum: Thumpers
06-17-2011, 10:23 AM
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I have the smaller ManRack I bought from an...
I have the smaller ManRack I bought from an inmate here a month or two ago. It tried to fit it on one night, and I couldnt get it to fit on right, I'll probably need some tweaking to get it to fit. ...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-07-2011, 05:49 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
06-06-2011, 11:11 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-17-2011, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,263
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Forum: Thumpers
05-16-2011, 11:09 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-12-2011, 11:20 AM
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FYI, from the Ninja250 Wiki Page...
FYI, from the Ninja250 Wiki Page http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Cleaning_the_carbs_1
A lot of screws on Japanese products are Japanese Industrial Standard JIS 4633B-3/1991 and DIN/ISO standard 5260,...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-05-2011, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,278
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Forum: Thumpers
05-03-2011, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,278
I've got a givi 50L on my ZX6R (purchased used...
I've got a givi 50L on my ZX6R (purchased used from an inmate here). When I was shopping around for cases, i remember reading this bit of advice-
If you look at the physical specs, the dimensions...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2011, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 15,966
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Forum: Thumpers
04-27-2011, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 15,966
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Octane?
So my new-to-me is going back together, I plan on getting it registered this Friday. What octane fuel should I fill the tank with?
Mods:
140 main jet, 37.5 pilot, FMF powercore IV^2 muffler, 2"...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2011, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 15,966
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My DR350SE needed 4 new signals, so i got a...
My DR350SE needed 4 new signals, so i got a 4-pack of ebay LED ones. I ordered an electronic flasher online, it didn't work for me, but i think it was defective. I picked up one of these at...
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Forum: The Garage
04-20-2011, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Thumpers
04-15-2011, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 5,384
I did my valves last weekend on my new-to-me...
I did my valves last weekend on my new-to-me bike. Between the amount of crud in the air filter, and how tight the valve clearances were (no clearance, needed to back them off 1-2 complete turns...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-15-2011, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 4
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I got a pack of 25 o-rings for my carb for the...
I got a pack of 25 o-rings for my carb for the price the stealership wanted for 1 from McMaster http://www.mcmaster.com/#o-rings
When in doubt, go with Viton. I'd say Buna is ok for use in a carb...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-05-2011, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 15,966
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Cool, thanks for the help. There was also a...
Cool, thanks for the help. There was also a washer on the needle as well, as seen in the pic below. I know on my street bike (an older Kawi 600) sometimes guys use washers on the needles to fix a...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-05-2011, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 15,966
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Forum: Thumpers
04-04-2011, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 15,966
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To all you carb experts:
I'm working on my...
To all you carb experts:
I'm working on my new-to-me 98 SE. It wasnt running well when I bought it, and sat for 4 years, and I've got the carb apart for a good cleaning.
It's got:
-140 main jet...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-04-2011, 10:57 AM
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The little bracket above where the stand pivots...
The little bracket above where the stand pivots is where the kickstand switch gets bolted to. The flat part on the top part of the stand is what makes contact with it. Yours is missing and the switch...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-04-2011, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 15,966
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I made my own too. Actually, had one of the...
I made my own too. Actually, had one of the machinists where I work do it. Drilled and tapped for a 4-40 x 1/2" thumb screw in the idle screw. Was going to red loctite it, but ended up soldering it...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-29-2011, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 15,966
Views: 1,929,724
Hey folks. I'm getting my new-to-me 98 DR350SE...
Hey folks. I'm getting my new-to-me 98 DR350SE ready to ride. Behind the headlight cowl I found two connectors which aren't being used for anything right now. Anyone have any idea what these are?...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-21-2011, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 15,966
Views: 1,929,724
My new DR
I picked up this on Saturday from a guy in Long Island, it's a 98 DR350 with 6000 miles. Guy owned it for 5 years, but hadnt ridden it in about 4 years and wanted it out of his shed. For the...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
02-23-2011, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,654
It's a muscular 200 lbs, ass. :D
I'm trying...
It's a muscular 200 lbs, ass. :D
I'm trying to keep it under $2000, so I've been looking at late 90s DR650's, DR350's, and 2000-2002ish DRZ's. The Husky's and DRZ SM's are out of my price range....
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