Forum: Hacks
Yesterday, 03:35 PM
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I'll let you know.
This afternoon I found a...
I'll let you know.
This afternoon I found a motorcycle salvage place that's within an easy ride of my house. When I called, the guy suggested I bring the old shock to have in hand to measure...
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Forum: Hacks
Yesterday, 11:33 AM
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Forum: Hacks
Yesterday, 08:21 AM
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Thanks!
Thanks for the info Motoblag!
My Velorex is already more than slightly modified and is attached to a big-ass Victory tug (you can see photo by clicking on my signature line).
First I swapped...
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Forum: Thumpers
Yesterday, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 35,643
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I've run a few of the T63s on my WR-R and got...
I've run a few of the T63s on my WR-R and got around 3K miles from each rear and about twice that from the front. They aren't objectionably loud on the street and I don't remember any bad vibes (I...
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Forum: Hacks
Yesterday, 05:53 AM
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Replacement shock absorber for Velorex
I have an old 562 Velorex sidecar and the original shock is about gone. The way my bike is set up it needs a stiffer spring than stock anyway. Since this is a pretty common sidecar, I figure that...
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Forum: Equipment
05-18-2013, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 13
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Fwiw...
On my 03 Dakar (~400 pound bike) I've run two K60 rears and one front in the past year and have gotten over 6K miles from each rear and the front still has good tread and minimal cupping at almost...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-17-2013, 12:00 PM
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Fwiw...
My 13/47 gearing with FMF, airbox opened, etc. and running the larger MT43 tire feels just about right for me as a true dual sport bike. It fades just a bit on long uphills on the road (but I can...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-17-2013, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 35,643
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+1
I used a 12T CS with with stock 43T rear for about 2K miles... chewed up and spit out the rubber swing arm guard. Now running 13/47 (approximately same final drive ratio) and the swing arm guard is...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-17-2013, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 35,643
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Forum: Thumpers
05-17-2013, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 35,643
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Forum: Thumpers
05-17-2013, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 3,751
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Forum: Thumpers
05-17-2013, 04:38 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-14-2013, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 10,708
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Forum: Hacks
05-13-2013, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 5,168
Views: 1,758,281
Tight fit...
I found out yesterday that loading a Victory with sidecar is a tight fit on a 5-foot trailer after my drive belt broke, but with a come-along and tilt-trailer we were able to put the third wheel atop...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-12-2013, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 7,320
Views: 390,078
New Tag...
Okay, temporary tag is gone... We got her home safe and sound.
New Tag is here (not far from where my drive belt broke about 10 minutes later):...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-12-2013, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 7,320
Views: 390,078
(Temporary) new tag...CR25 between Summit and...
(Temporary) new tag...CR25 between Summit and Guntersville. Drive belt broke. Joe has gone after his trailer but likely have to remove sidecar to fit. Will prolly be here a while.
N 34 14.068
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-11-2013, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 7,320
Views: 390,078
Tag: ...
Tag:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/12/ytunavy2.jpg
Sent from my iPhone
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2013, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 35,643
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2013, 05:40 AM
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Bar risers and cables
FYI, I installed ProTaper bars with about 4" of rise (Windham/RM MID bend) plus have the Rox 2" risers and didn't have to replace any cables or wiring.
The clutch cable is now at the very edge of...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2013, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 10,708
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Sertao guard...
Seems like I've read that some are using the Sertao guard on their Dakars, though I've not seen it personally. I just looked and it's like $21 on Max BMW's parts fiche...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-09-2013, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 35,643
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Wolfman Enduro Saddlebags/Tank Bag...
For my needs these are perfect for all tire changing stuff plus other daily essentials. The heavier tools, compressor, tubes, water, etc. go in the saddlebags, putting the weight as low as possible....
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Forum: Thumpers
05-09-2013, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 1,633
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One thing you may want to consider...
Please don't take this the wrong way, because I think you did a great job with the lights and brackets. However, for safety purposes I believe any auxiliary lights - especially ones that might be...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-07-2013, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 1,633
Views: 445,439
Today...
...at Jordan Dam near Wetumpka, AL. The Ole Gal turned over 85K miles on the way home.
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/941980_470253123057556_1284188285_n.jpg
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Forum: Equipment
05-06-2013, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,758
BTW, If it's cold enough to have snow on the...
BTW, If it's cold enough to have snow on the ground, I'd be riding with the liners. I only use the rain suit in late spring through early fall, when the temperatures stay above 70ºF around here....
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Forum: Equipment
05-06-2013, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,758
I have this one: ...
I have this one:
http://www.ascycles.com/images/products/BMW/72607690336.jpg
I think it's a model earlier than the current one... BMW ProRain 2. Zips from collar to about mid-thigh on the left...
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Forum: Equipment
05-06-2013, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,758
I said "Rain Suit"...
It's one-piece... Stop the bike, snatch the compression bag from the tail bag, pull out the rain suit, step into each leg (over boots), put arms through and zip the diagonal zipper.
In summer...
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Forum: Equipment
05-06-2013, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,758
Hot weather and liners...
I can't speak to the R3, as I've never really warmed up to its styling. However I've got almost 150K on my Rally 2 Pro gear and have been very happy with it. In fact, I just picked up a like new...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-06-2013, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 35,643
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My only caution would be that some 2008 models...
My only caution would be that some 2008 models had premature fuel pump failures. My 2010 has over 22K and I've never had a mechanical issue with the bike.
A new fuel pump is in the $200-250 range...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-04-2013, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 35,643
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If a rear tires has a larger circumference than...
If a rear tires has a larger circumference than stock, the effect is like taller gearing, because the bike travels a little further on each revolution of the tire. On mine, it seems that the 13/47...
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Forum: Equipment
05-03-2013, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 33
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I'm curious, what pressures were you running in...
I'm curious, what pressures were you running in the D606 rear to get that kind of mileage? I've run two or three on my WR-R and have found they're pretty much gone for off-road use (1/8" of knob left...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-03-2013, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 35,643
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2013, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 35,643
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This Primary Drive chain (less than $100 for...
This Primary Drive chain (less than $100 for chain, sprockets and master link) seems to be a pretty deal. It's at just over 12K miles now and maybe I'll get a few hundred more with another master...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2013, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 35,643
Views: 6,066,481
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2013, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 35,643
Views: 6,066,481
Thanks... Just ordered another Primary Drive...
Thanks... Just ordered another Primary Drive X-ring Gold chain from Rocky Mountain along with their sprockets. With this chain I'd decided to test the theory of "sealed" x-ring chains and therefore...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2013, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 35,643
Views: 6,066,481
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2013, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 35,643
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Ordering chain/sprockets...
Can somebody refresh my memory? I last put chain and sprockets on 12K miles ago and it's time to order another set, but I've lost my notes on chain length.
I'm thinking I did a 520 chain with 108...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-30-2013, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 35,643
Views: 6,066,481
My experience...
I've always done fine with the method of having someone sit on the bike and compress the suspension and adjusting so there's about 3/4" of movement when the suspension is at its tightest point.
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