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Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By RoberTx
I guess not.

I guess not.
Forum: Thumpers 12-13-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 470
Views: 25,132
Posted By RoberTx
[QUOTE=OrangeYZ;20235478]Whoa.I'm a thin skin...

[QUOTE=OrangeYZ;20235478]Whoa.I'm a thin skin humorless prick.QUOTE]

Sorry about your bloody underwear.
Forum: Thumpers 12-12-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 470
Views: 25,132
Posted By RoberTx
I am trolling dick measuring pricks who think the...

I am trolling dick measuring pricks who think the price, complexity or the horsepower of their motorcycle is a direct measurement of their intelligence and manhood.
Forum: Thumpers 12-12-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 470
Views: 25,132
Posted By RoberTx
The only bikes I see in the wilderness are...

The only bikes I see in the wilderness are Kawasaki KLRs, KLXs and Suzuki DRs, Honda XRs and Yamahas. The KTMs and BMWs and all the expen$ive bikes seem to congregate around established riding areas,...
Forum: Thumpers 12-04-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 470
Views: 25,132
Posted By RoberTx
I've got a serious question for the KTM riders no...

I've got a serious question for the KTM riders no flaming intended. There is only one KTM dealer (also sells Honda, Yam, Suz, and Victory) in this area and it only keeps a few 2 stroke KTMs on the...
Forum: Thumpers 12-02-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 470
Views: 25,132
Posted By RoberTx
Motorcyclist Magazine dyno puts the KLR at 36 hp...

Motorcyclist Magazine dyno puts the KLR at 36 hp @ 6,230 rpm. This is a screen shot of it I got off the KLRWorld site. . Dark blue is the 2008 torque numbers, light blue the 2007. Dark orange is the...
Forum: Thumpers 11-24-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,165
Posted By RoberTx
It's a decade later now. What has happened since...

It's a decade later now. What has happened since the last post at 9-29-2001 @12:38 pm? Posting on old threads is creepy. You don't know what old ghost might still be lurking around. It's like...
Forum: Thumpers 11-14-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 21,238
Posted By RoberTx
Marketing analysts run the show, not the...

Marketing analysts run the show, not the consumer. Motorcycling is being turned into cults of fadists.
Forum: Thumpers 07-27-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,336
Posted By RoberTx
Most all of the problems people report on the gen...

Most all of the problems people report on the gen 2s are self inflicted. Kaw can't be held responsible for owners who abuse and or neglect their machines. I own an '08 and before that I had an '06...
Forum: Thumpers 07-25-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 524
Posted By RoberTx
Try pouring diet coke on it and let it set for...

Try pouring diet coke on it and let it set for few minutes. Seriously.
Forum: Thumpers 07-24-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 19,242
Posted By RoberTx
You take a lot things all wrong. I hope that's...

You take a lot things all wrong. I hope that's not a habit with you. See post #145.
Forum: Thumpers 07-17-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,668
Posted By RoberTx
I have a 2008 KLR and the last 2 sets of tires I...

I have a 2008 KLR and the last 2 sets of tires I have had were Kenda 270s, 5.10x17 and 3.25x21. I got 6,000 miles out of the first set and I'm 2,000 miles into the second set. The mileage is probably...
Forum: Thumpers 07-15-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By RoberTx
For the asking price you could buy a used thumper...

For the asking price you could buy a used thumper and create your own retro for a fraction of that price. Nice looking bike but shove that price tag up your ass..
Forum: Thumpers 07-15-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By RoberTx
Caswell makes a plastic gas tank sealer that...

Caswell makes a plastic gas tank sealer that might work depending on how bad the crack is.

... here's the Caswell stuff, about $40.
...
Forum: Thumpers 07-06-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,123
Posted By RoberTx
A load of bullshit. My '08 has 36,000 miles on it...

A load of bullshit. My '08 has 36,000 miles on it and has never burned any oil. My '06 KLR was exactly the same with 14,000 miles, it never burned any oil at all.
Forum: Thumpers 07-01-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 574
Posted By RoberTx
I live at 3,500 ft and I've been up to 5,000 ft...

I live at 3,500 ft and I've been up to 5,000 ft on my '08 with no difficulties but mileage dropped from about 50 mpg to 38-40 mpg. Most of the mileage loss was due to extremely strong head winds....
Forum: Thumpers 07-01-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 589
Posted By RoberTx
you need this. .... ...

you need this. ....

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp228/RobertKLR/odd%20things/2008klr650corrected.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 06-26-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,669
Posted By RoberTx
I selected my first KLR, 06, because of the price...

I selected my first KLR, 06, because of the price and that 6 gallon gas tank. I got my second KLR, 08, because the fairing looked like a scowling mad owl with green jowls and by then I had learned...
Forum: Thumpers 06-16-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,070
Posted By RoberTx
Did someone rev the snot out of a big thumper?...

Did someone rev the snot out of a big thumper? Shame and woe if you did.
Forum: The Garage 04-16-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,904
Posted By RoberTx
Is your question for real? The last time at the...

Is your question for real? The last time at the garage how many people did you see standing line waiting to watch the mech work on their machine?
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,770
Posted By RoberTx
I went straight from an '06 to an '08 and I...

I went straight from an '06 to an '08 and I thought just the opposite. The '08 definitely had more down low and in the middle. The earlier models do have a little more HP up near redline. Here's a...
Forum: Thumpers 11-20-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 9,702
Posted By RoberTx
I would recommend an advanced, expensive offroad...

I would recommend an advanced, expensive offroad bike so that when it is stolen or breaks down you wont be able to do anything but cry because you sure won't get any help without rolling out the cash...
Forum: Thumpers 09-05-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 872
Posted By RoberTx
This thread should be, "How to make a cheap bike...

This thread should be, "How to make a cheap bike very expensive and then sell it".
Forum: Thumpers 07-17-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,558
Posted By RoberTx
Buy the fastest most expensive bike you can...

Buy the fastest most expensive bike you can afford. No, wait, that might not work out. How about these ... They are sold by Cleveland Cycle Werkz and are 250 cc machines and from what I've learned...
Forum: Thumpers 07-15-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By RoberTx
I just purchased a Corbin for my Kaw ER6n. The...

I just purchased a Corbin for my Kaw ER6n. The Corbin saddle is hard as a rock when new and as someone stated it takes time to break it in. Corbin claims 2,000 miles of riding. I've only got about...
Forum: Road warriors 06-09-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,913
Posted By RoberTx
On the ER6 and Ninja 650R the speedometer sensor...

On the ER6 and Ninja 650R the speedometer sensor is on the countershaft sprocket. Change the sprocket sizes and the speedometer will be off. Some vendors sell a plug in device that allows you to...
Forum: Road warriors 05-31-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,934
Posted By RoberTx
That is the same model. Thanks for the link.

That is the same model. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Road warriors 05-31-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,934
Posted By RoberTx
You're looking at the wrong price, it's $2,000...

You're looking at the wrong price, it's $2,000 plus a few for shipping and some other stuff.
Forum: Road warriors 05-30-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,934
Posted By RoberTx
250 bobber

I ran across this site while looking for a beginners bike for my niece, Sunny Sport, Inc. aka, Scooter Depot US. On it I found this very interesting little bobber @ $2k. Does anyone know anything...
Forum: Thumpers 05-29-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 667
Posted By RoberTx
Some '08s had oil issues but the majority of the...

Some '08s had oil issues but the majority of the oil burners suffered from a clueless clown for an owner. Kawasaki can't control that issue.
Forum: Thumpers 05-28-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 932
Posted By RoberTx
If you want just the fan blades I'm not really...

If you want just the fan blades I'm not really sure who would sell just that part. You might try SPAL USA, they sell fan and motor assemblies for bikes and ATVs.
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-28-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By RoberTx
The problem may be with the fuel cap vent. Try...

The problem may be with the fuel cap vent. Try washing it out with WD-40. Just put a rag in the fuel filler hole and using the straw that comes with the can force the WD-40 into all of the nooks and...
Forum: Road warriors 05-19-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,356
Posted By RoberTx
I often accuse Cycle World of being just a...

I often accuse Cycle World of being just a cheerleader for Ducati. Great bikes but can they really do no wrong? The 800 Monster I rode was not what I expected. It was difficult to adjust to. I think...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By RoberTx
I think it will be guaranteed that inside the...

I think it will be guaranteed that inside the handlebar switches (and in other places) you will find webs and other signs of critter infestation.
Forum: Road warriors 05-09-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,107
Posted By RoberTx
A '77 CB 750 would fit the bill. Newer, cheap,...

A '77 CB 750 would fit the bill. Newer, cheap, and he would know his way around it.
Forum: Road warriors 05-06-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 873
Views: 173,331
Posted By RoberTx
It was a licensed copy of a BSA made by Meguro...

It was a licensed copy of a BSA made by Meguro which was then bought by Kawasaki. There was a difference in the engine though, the Meguro engine had a shorter stroke than the BSA did and was...
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,617
Posted By RoberTx
Where did the windscreen come from? I gotz ta...

Where did the windscreen come from? I gotz ta have one for my er6.
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,035
Posted By RoberTx
Get stainless brake lines, quality pads, bleed...

Get stainless brake lines, quality pads, bleed the system and get a louder horn in case the other steps don't work out.
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,815
Posted By RoberTx
I'm just shy of 48K miles on my '08. It hasn't...

I'm just shy of 48K miles on my '08. It hasn't ever burned any oil and has turned out to be, so far, a nearly perfectly reliable bike. This is my second KLR 650. I had an '06 that was just as...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,793
Posted By RoberTx
Isn't the inner liner a tube that requires 100psi...

Isn't the inner liner a tube that requires 100psi to function properly? Isn't it a tube which can be punctured? Where are you going to get 100psi on the roadside?
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