Adventure in Ohio? - Page 3711

sion · 01-05-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Moparmanpete

Hey Sion, how did you like that mobile snowman

Pete

yeah, what was up with that?

Gonzo_Matt · 01-05-2013, 05:02 PM

I took Wyatt to IP today..he dug it and I left with some new lenses for my goggles...they have the alpinestars tech 3 on sale for $99.00, any input on if they are worth a shit?

Moparmanpete · 01-05-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sion

yeah, what was up with that?

I have no clue but I wish I had a pic of it! I need to find a used and abused gopro for moments just like that!

GailCallsMeKarl · 01-05-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

I took Wyatt to IP today..he dug it and I left with some new lenses for my goggles...they have the alpinestars tech 3 on sale for $99.00, any input on if they are worth a shit?

Those are the infamous "buckles get stuck" boots. If you can tolerate that, they are fine. Just don't try to pry them off with a screwdriver, it ends poorly. I leave mine in the buckle and just unlatch and wiggle my foot out.

ohioroadrat · 01-05-2013, 05:25 PM

But when I break my frame you'll be my number one dude, then Shawn number 2 (I assume you were talking about Shawn?)

Nope,not Shawn. This guy went to the Lincon factory to take the class. (Why can`t I spell that right? Like the 16th Pres.)

Gonzo_Matt · 01-05-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GailCallsMeKarl

Those are the infamous "buckles get stuck" boots. If you can tolerate that, they are fine. Just don't try to pry them off with a screwdriver, it ends poorly. I leave mine in the buckle and just unlatch and wiggle my foot out.

Meh. I already have FLY MX boots...I need to get something waterproof...

I should prob buy some heated gear first.....

SlipChip · 01-05-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ohioroadrat

But when I break my frame you'll be my number one dude, then Shawn number 2 (I assume you were talking about Shawn?)

Nope,not Shawn. This guy went to the Lincon factory to take the class. (Why can`t I spell that right? Like the 16th Pres.)

I was there a few weeks ago for the robotics class

, but i didn' t get a robot...

Rats...

Lincoln is just down the street from my workplace, dig that windmill, Jack.

sion · 01-05-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

I should prob buy some heated gear first.....

I was totally lovin' my 'lectric glove liners today...wish I'd had them on your dual sport ride last month

Gonzo_Matt · 01-05-2013, 05:37 PM

i was eying some gerbings today. Hard to justify when my scoots are just hanging out in my garage

alansz400 · 01-05-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Danjal

Yep, sounds like thats your problem. 4 stroke bog on a slide carb. Could be the ap spring being inconsistent also,they're known to do that. The collective info on it is to install a merge racing ap spring and retune the ap so it runs consistent. There's other mods to get rid of it,but none are as permanent or reliable as the spring.

http://www.mxrob.com/FCR_Install.htm. it's that's the bottom,about 1/3 of the way up. In short,take the carb off,fill the bowl,remove the cable cover, I removed the top cover and used the arm there to turn the throttle instead of the actual throttle wheel. Just lift the slide quick (pressure valve wont allow fuel to shoot if its too slow) and watch the fuel stream. You want it to barely miss the slide. You can adjust the screw on the arm that the throttle wheel contacts. Cant recall which way was to advance or retard it though. Or you can half ass it by leaving it on and just getting to the screw by the cables. IIRC a quarter turn was a good amount when it got close.

Amazing carbs with tons of features and adjustments, unfortunately thats also their downfall when one goes wrong,needs serviced,or you just want something simple. I swapped my dr650 over to one,modded it to fit and use the vac petcock too...I'll be damned if I ever put the stock carb back on now.

Thanks. I should have watched the youtube videos and read up on the carb. before I pulled it off. Owell I have to put a new throttle cable on so I will play with the carb. then. It does have a bunch of stuff to fine tune like you said but it looks like a bunch of stuff to get out of ajustment on a old carb. You dont have a extra throttle cable you want to sell do you?
On a good note the fuel petcock was leaking but I had a Blaster gas tank in the shed that uses the same guts as the WR does so I got the leaking petcock fixed.

alansz400 · 01-05-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

Meh. I already have FLY MX boots...I need to get something waterproof...

I should prob buy some heated gear first.....

I bought Kyle a pair he has wore them a few times and hasn't complained about the buckles. I am not sure about then being waterproof mine are a few years old and my feet get wet. I did score a used pair of Tech 2 on ebay before xmas to replace my other pair that have holes in the soles from my foot pegs.

Heated jackets are great. Buy it to mow in and write it off.

Whitey1 · 01-05-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MeefZah

I drive down the street and give the dude at the weld shop $10.

He does the rest.

Although now that I know Alan has several welders and appears to have plenty of time on his hands, I might just save myself the $10.

Did you crash anyone's party New Years eve?

mgorman · 01-05-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GailCallsMeKarl

Just don't try to pry them off with a screwdriver, it ends poorly.

Making fun of me?

ArmyJoe · 01-06-2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

Meh. I already have FLY MX boots...I need to get something waterproof...

The Alpinestars Scout WP boots are on my list. They have a high user rating, you can actually walk in them, and they'll fit under jeans, if you want to go casual.

PS - I would have provided a link to Iron Pony, but they didn't appear to carry them.

MeefZah · 01-06-2013, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey1

Did you crash anyone's party New Years eve?

Although I did not arrest her (conflict of interest so the highway patrol got her), the DUI that blew a stop sign and hit me while I was on duty New Years Eve got arrested. 4 times the per se limit for alcohol. Does that count?

Anymore, New Years Eve is really a lot more quiet that most people think. I actually don't think we had any fight or party calls... people pretty much know there is a massive police presence and they will get pulled over for damn near anything. We are lot more busy on a typical night than we are on New Years.

A funny story about New Years, back in 1998 as it was rolling over to 1999, a guy I used to work with got on the radio and yelled: "99!!!!!!".

Upon hearing this, half the other guys working were on the radio: "Woo hoo, 1999! Happy New Year! Yeah, '99!!!!!!!!!"... that bullshit for like a minute straight. As soon as there was a break in the radio traffic, the original guy gets back on and he's screaming: "Everyone shut up, I got a Signal 99 (signal for emergency traffic only) with shots fired!!!!!!!!".

Oooooops. Turned out okay. Not funny then; but funny now.

01-05-2013, 05:02 PM	#55652
Gonzo_Matt Random Hero Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sparta, Ohio Oddometer: 1,702	I took Wyatt to IP today..he dug it and I left with some new lenses for my goggles...they have the alpinestars tech 3 on sale for $99.00, any input on if they are worth a shit? __________________ Never turn your back on Fear. It should always be in front of you, like a thing that might have to be killed.

01-05-2013, 05:25 PM	#55655
ohioroadrat It`s YOUR fault ! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus,Ohio Oddometer: 1,511	But when I break my frame you'll be my number one dude, then Shawn number 2 (I assume you were talking about Shawn?) Nope,not Shawn. This guy went to the Lincon factory to take the class. (Why can`t I spell that right? Like the 16th Pres.) __________________ The second slowest rider in district 11. Time spent riding is not deducted from one`s lifespan.

01-05-2013, 05:37 PM	#55659
Gonzo_Matt Random Hero Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sparta, Ohio Oddometer: 1,702	i was eying some gerbings today. Hard to justify when my scoots are just hanging out in my garage __________________ Never turn your back on Fear. It should always be in front of you, like a thing that might have to be killed.

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