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Old 12-09-2011, 08:37 AM   #39196
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It's on 07 with 28K miles. It sounds like a rod bearing. Parts are moderate enough, the gasket set is more expensive than the shells.

I hear the siren call of an F800GS wafting on the breeze...
I'm thinking a new Wee Strom w/ suspension mods is a better candidate for me, long term. Sorry to hear about your trouble.

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Old 12-09-2011, 08:47 AM   #39197
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I grenaded the engine on the Tiger yesterday. Not sure what the cause is till I get it apart, but it's got a rattle in the lower end. The oil light came on as I was running along just over 100 and then the noise. There's oil in the motor so I'm confused. I guess I now have a winter project.
NM, should have read more LOL. Sorry to hear that though.
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:15 AM   #39198
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I hear the siren call of an F800GS wafting on the breeze...
I'd like to ride an 800, they sure look good.
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:20 AM   #39199
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Man im ready for a ride! I asked for a week off work for my Xmas present, hope I get it! I'm thinking a ride south to Florida or to Texas to Big Bend is in order.
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:40 AM   #39200
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Man im ready for a ride! I asked for a week off work for my Xmas present, hope I get it! I'm thinking a ride south to Florida or to Texas to Big Bend is in order.
and a short ride to my house is out of the question then?


not that I would be here to welcome you anyway..
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:50 AM   #39201
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[QUOTE=DrLewall;17481193]and a short ride to my house is out of the question then? YES!


not that I would be here to welcome you anyway.Will your wife be there? [/QUOTE]

Oh I bet IF I do get some time off, I can at least ride by your house and wave you the bird on my way out of town.
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:54 AM   #39202
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and a short ride to my house is out of the question then? YES!


not that I would be here to welcome you anyway.Will your wife be there? [/QUOTE]

Oh I bet IF I do get some time off, I can at least ride by your house and wave you the bird on my way out of town.
be sure to stop and pet my dog..ok?

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Old 12-09-2011, 09:57 AM   #39203
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Petey would just lick him to death.
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Old 12-09-2011, 10:00 AM   #39204
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Petey would just lick him to death.
Doc would too!
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Old 12-09-2011, 10:04 AM   #39205
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Been away for awhile. I see nothings changed.
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:33 AM   #39206
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been away for awhile. I see nothings changed.
yep..
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:40 AM   #39207
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who wants to ride tomorrow?
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:41 AM   #39208
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:52 AM   #39209
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I am tempted, if I feel better than the last day or two, not running at 100%

maybe a good nights sleep, will fix that.
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Old 12-09-2011, 12:08 PM   #39210
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who wants to ride tomorrow?
Busy tomorrow, planning to ride some singletrack sunday though!
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