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[ThumpnRed]

Originally Posted by ecubed

I was just showing the lack of any "baffle" in the e-series......it has the multiple plate set up just like the Supertrap with the solid end cap which is USFS spark arestor. I have run this with 12 plates down to 5 plates....still loud..

My plan is to try the turned down end cap which has a diameter equal to 5 or so plates and then work with that to try some different home made baffle designs and screen for USFS...may or may not work but I like the downturn idea.

I assumed that you replaced the supertrapp end piece with the bolt on straight through cap shown in the photos. Without the trapp discs it would be LOUD as hell.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by chipbl

And a helmet?

Sub Zero has the white, XR650L, and he is wearing a helmet.

Spud

[chipbl]

Originally Posted by screamin injin

I guess they just care about emissions out there.
Virginia requires inspections for all on-road vehicles. They look at stuff like, lights, brakes, tires, horn..... I've had some non DOT tires and nobody caught it. The only thing I noticed about the non DOT's are they don't seem to brake as well on wet pavement.

Just knocked out the VA inspection last week. Normal stuff, turn signals, horn, hi/lo lights, brake lights, brake pads and tire tread. He covered the sidewall with his flashlight, but I'm DOT compliant so no response. So you guys just go in with non-DOT and hope for the best? I wouldn't pull that especially knowing that my plastic gas tank is borderline... and of course the part about, "The only thing I noticed about the non DOT's are they don't seem to brake as well on wet pavement".

I just want you guys around for a long time so I can learn stuff from you. Except this pic, here I just parked it wrong.

[Sub Zero]

Originally Posted by techforlife

Looks like fun..........holy crap you need a front tire though eh,.

B

already got a brand spanky new front tire waiting to be installed. im just waiting on the new rear to show up as well and ill change em out together! Kenda K270 for the rear and a Shinko 520 for the front! with shipping included both tires together totaled to under 100$

[Sub Zero]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Sub Zero has the white, XR650L, and he is wearing a helmet.

Spud

I dont go anywhere without it!

[screamin injin]

[QUOTE=chipbl;19920397]

I just want you guys around for a long time so I can learn stuff from you. Except this pic, here I just parked it wrong.


Yep, that's why I ride either a D606 or kenda270 now.

[XR650L_Dave]

Originally Posted by Badger

Had a rear tire blow-out yesterday. Dunlop D606 with about 1300 miles. Haven't pulled the tire to see where the tube failed. This tire was almost all road miles. 9 of the 22 center lugs were torn. Too hard on the acceleration?

Interesting- only failed on the center knob of the 3 row knobs where the narrow part of the edge knobs face outwards.

I say dunlop owes you a pro-rated replacement.

Did you heat-cycle this one when it was new?

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by ShooterDave

I'd say go with the 3 inch tube. The 2 inch was never big enough to make any good use of it. It would only fit like half my tools. It also depends on how it looks to you. When I was on my trip I had the 3 inch and the tire only rubbed on it a few times. Those only times were when I crashed and only when I was on some insane dirt road when I was fully loaded with all my gear. It was a road I should not have been on, but it worked. I am sure you will never have any issues if you use the 3 inch. If its too big, you can always just replace it with a smaller one.

Originally Posted by ThumpnRed

2 inch. It would clear a 3 inch, but I only needed space for a few end wrenches and a pair of pliers.

Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen. The Harbor Freight welding rod holders are on sale for $4.99, so I decided to purchase one of them.

http://www.harborfreight.com/welding...per-46477.html

I trimmed about 4 inches off the bottom of the tube, and installed an Oatey, 3-inch test plug. After test fitting the tube to the bike, I verified it will clear the front wheel under full compression of the forks.





I'm going to paint the tube satin black with Krylon Fusion spray paint before I mount it. This tube is very lightweight, moisture-proof, and constructed of high-impact plastic. It has an inside diameter of approximate 3-inches, and will hold a lot of tools.

I can fit tire irons in my tool tube, or attach them to the passenger peg bolts. However, I think I might purchase a fender pack to hold a regular, 21-inch inner tube and my stripped, Harbor Freight air compressor.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...ssor-4077.html

Has anyone bought a Moose Racing Tube Fender Pack? If so, how do you like it? Is it big enough to hold the items I mentioned?



Spud

[ThumpnRed]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Has anyone bought a Moose Racing Tube Fender Pack? If so, how do you like it? Is it big enough to hold the items I mentioned?



Spud

Mine holds a front tube and two motion pro tire iron/axle wrench combo tools.

[screamin injin]

Don't trust the straps on the tools pouches. I've lost them in the past. I took the red oem bag off the back and bolted to the front fender. It will hold two tubes. I also got the slime compressor, very compact, but will bead the tire.

[Helipilot]

Hey Spud, I use the Moose fender bag and really like it, plenty of room for two tubes and small compressor. I also carry spare light bulbs packed in foam as well. Regarding the straps, I drilled four holes in the fender where the clips attach to the edge of the fender and run small zip ties through the clips and fender. The bag has not come off yet and stays put with no shifting. Good luck in your decision. I enjoy your photos and posts.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-Nf89...-Nf89rf4-M.jpg

[Walterxr650l]

Originally Posted by screamin injin

Don't trust the straps on the tools pouches. I've lost them in the past.

I lost one last summer on the Lolo motorway. You can see it's still (barely) there in this picture.



Gone in this one.



When I ordered a new one, The guys at Happy Trails suggested I zip tie it on. You can see that in this picture I hope.



Walter

[Brown Falcon]

Hey Walter,

In that second pic, is that a Shinko 700 spare you have strapped on the back? Have you run it, and what are your thoughts on it, both on and off road?

[Walterxr650l]

Originally Posted by Brown Falcon

Hey Walter,

In that second pic, is that a Shinko 700 spare you have strapped on the back? Have you run it, and what are your thoughts on it, both on and off road?

Yes that is a shinko 700. it lasted about 4000 miles of almost all pavement. I doubt there was even 50 miles of gravel in that 4000, So I can't tell you anything about it's dirt handling. On the pavement it worked well. It stuck well at any lean angle I was willing to push, and had no bad habits. The shinko SR244 that I have one there now however: It makes that bike start weaving at around 65 to 70 MPH. Feels kind of like riding on a bridge grate.

Walter

[taco250]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Has anyone bought a Moose Racing Tube Fender Pack? If so, how do you like it? Is it big enough to hold the items I mentioned?



Spud

I've used one for years on several bikes while bouncing around the lava and sand of Central OR. Be sure to notch the edges of the fender where the clips mount to keep it from sliding around like Walter's pic shows. Mine holds two tubes, 3 tire irons.