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[ONandOFF]

Rad bike, Pal. Looks nice. Seems like you thought things through pretty well. Who made that rack?

[beechum1]

Originally Posted by F250Pal

I got the pig in March 2012. I never checked or serviced the forks since I have owned it. I've put 10,000 miles on it since then, probably 6,000 miles in the dirt. Fork bushings got replaced also.

hey mate. welcome to the fold. Look forward to the ride.

[Brown Falcon]

Originally Posted by chipbl

Can someone point me to the post # that describes this? I could just turn it 2 1/4 out and call it a day, but I want to learn how to do it right. I have a clip-on tach to measure RPM.

The way Spud explained it was you turn the mixture screw in until the idle gets choppy, then slowly back out until the idle picks up again.

Worked perfectly for me today with the new jets in. Started off with it 2.5 turns out, got it nice and warmed up, adjusted the mixture as described, and then swapped in a new spark plug. Went for a 35 mile ride, pulled the plug, and the color looks great!

[Brown Falcon]

Very nice bike Pal. I'm amazed that my '93 only had 24k on it when I bought it for $1,500. I've put 2k on it since July.

[pngaudioguy]

Originally Posted by F250Pal

Helmet lock removed, tab on frame used for female 12v socket wired direct to battery. Battery tender has male lead that plugs into socket. Doesn't get any easier. Phone charger on mulit day rides.

Chane's brain was used in this build. My friend Chane has a big brain.

I'm going to steal this idea - brilliant. I never use the helmet lock anyway given that I don't like the idea of coming out to a wet helmet, so it just sits there. This would be a very functional use of that space!

[Ulyses]

I've been wondering about this for a while. I'm currently in Bolivia and finding gas and oil down here is a major headache. Yesterday I was able to find some Bell-Ray 10W-40 Semi-Synthetic at a Honda shop. I'm currently running FULL Synthetic. I plan on doing my next oil change here in a couple of days and I wasn't planning on removing the filter.

Is it okay to use Semi-Synthetic without replacing the filter (which has been running with Full Synthetic)? Also, is it okay to top off the Semi Synthetic with Full Synthetic, or should I go buy another liter of this stuff to carry around for when my oil starts getting low?

I guess what it boils down to is this: is it okay to mix Semi and Full synthetic oils?

[techforlife]

Originally Posted by XR650L_Dave

Don't tell me you stopped there, you're just getting to the fun stuff!

Nope.it continues...and gets alot worse/better depending on what you think is better it`s a real work out..i just stopped there to take a break,have a beer.....take some pictures

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[techforlife]

Originally Posted by MentalGuru

That looks like a great spot to stop.

I would want a rest break before going any further... I wouldn't want to be tired going into that section.

It looks like I would be stopping a short ways down the trail again. That looks like a good workout.

I would want to be on a trials bike thou...

Yup.resting spot for sure..a trials bike would definately be a better bike here though......it goes on ..it right angles just ahead and gets alot worse..dragging the bike over logs and under falling trees......but there is a silver lining though........a swimming hole to cool off in.makes it all worth while


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[techforlife]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Spud

OH,OHtime to clean out the fridge again


Man,i can`t wait till spring,,,going stir crazy..

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[techforlife]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Those are nice foot pegs!

What caliber are they?






Spud

You tryin to be a shit disturber Spud..you lookin for a good bannin...again


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[techforlife]

Originally Posted by Ulyses

I've been wondering about this for a while. I'm currently in Bolivia and finding gas and oil down here is a major headache. Yesterday I was able to find some Bell-Ray 10W-40 Semi-Synthetic at a Honda shop. I'm currently running FULL Synthetic. I plan on doing my next oil change here in a couple of days and I wasn't planning on removing the filter.

Is it okay to use Semi-Synthetic without replacing the filter (which has been running with Full Synthetic)? Also, is it okay to top off the Semi Synthetic with Full Synthetic, or should I go buy another liter of this stuff to carry around for when my oil starts getting low?

I guess what it boils down to is this: is it okay to mix Semi and Full synthetic oils?

Perfectly fine to mix oils.you just lose the benifits of syn oil when mixing with semi/dino oil........the oil filter makes no diff either..the new oil will wash the syn oil out of the oil filter and cause no harm.....but is the filter getting dirty is the question???

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[techforlife]

Anyone have a right peg mount they can do without for a while..Radan needs a peg and mount to design the new pegs properly.....i have an OE peg i can send him...

I`m trying to help him out getting this designed properly to fit our bikes,,,,,,almost there,,not quite

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[jackflash]

Originally Posted by award900

Sorry. Been home, sick with the flu, most of the week and everytime I log on here its basement garbage. ;)

Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

No worries. Get well soon.

[JWhitmore44]

Originally Posted by pngaudioguy

I'm going to steal this idea - brilliant. I never use the helmet lock anyway given that I don't like the idea of coming out to a wet helmet, so it just sits there. This would be a very functional use of that space!

I use the helmet lock quite a bit when I don't want to take my helmet into a shop or a restaurant. I added a cig outlet in about the same place. I use a small ATV tank style saddlebags on the rear of the seat. I can put my phone in there and have it plugged in for charging. I can also use the same outlet for a small compressor. I'll have to get a picture and post it.

[ONandOFF]

Originally Posted by Ulyses

... I guess what it boils down to is this: is it okay to mix Semi and Full synthetic oils?

They say it is. I wouldn't under available circumstances, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. It'll be okay. Great reports, ride on!