Panhandle Old Guys - Page 101

Barney · 06-01-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugwest

And? The DR350 6-speed is overrated. It might be great if the clutch were not out-of-the-box fucked up. Look it up or ride mine, Sperz's, or Paula's. Inherent issue

I bitch slapped the clutch basket on my 350 with sandpaper and a file soon after I brought it home and have had no issues since ...........until last weekend, when neutral became elusive again.

ineptizoid · 06-01-2012, 03:31 PM

I told y'all there'd be pics of the RawHyde clinic today...

About a dozen riders showed up, most on GS's--no surprise there. One guy rode his Strom all the way from Auburn, plus we had 1 KTM, 1 Triumph Tiger and 4 KLRs.

A clean GS is a dirty shame

I liked this sticker, even tho I hate stickers.

SF Mike said he was gonna push for the 7th SFG to acquire GS's now

You can't teach those KLR guys nothin

This R11GS only had 30K on the clock--I couldn't believe it! The feller said, Well ya know, I've only had it for six years I might buy this bike someday, as this guy is thinkin about a 12GS at some point in the future...

This Tiger rider be needin some more aggressive rubber!

Strom guy did the Stromtroopers proud; he's an ADVer, but I've already forgotten his handle

We practiced turns, and even the instructors were impressed at bzrider's skillz

Way to represent, KLR rider...now let the instructor show ya how to pick it up

In fact, let's all practice picking bikes up. What better bike to practice on than a 12GS Adventure? It actually ain't hard if ya do it right...like a lotta other things in life

A good time had by all

Many thanks to BMW Motorcycles of Pensacola and RawHyde Adventures for this shindig! I learned a thing or two about making tight turns, picking up 500# beasts when they fall over, and how maneuverable those 500# beasts really are

AST236 · 06-01-2012, 07:50 PM

Glad you guys had fun. I was ready to come down and had to make a last minute trip to Prattville before sunrise to pick up some catalogs for my wife's company. Didn't get back until late in the morning.

Looks like a large time was had by all.......

Davebert · 06-01-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Z

Well, I'm here to tell you that there is a solution to the shortcomings of the DRZ...

It starts by replacing the entire bike with an '03-07 KTM 450/525 EXC. :buzz

My .02.

Does this count for the shortcomings of an XT225?

I felt sorry for Karen after I got my KTM so I bought her one too.

DB

Madhouse · 06-02-2012, 03:20 AM

Buzztail · 06-02-2012, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Madhouse

Well, At least she'll be able to stay beside him now and not get roosted 98% of the time

Buzztail · 06-02-2012, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Barney

I bitch slapped the clutch basket on my 350 with sandpaper and a file soon after I brought it home and have had no issues since ...........until last weekend, when neutral became elusive again.

What's the deal with the clutches? I'm not too well read on DR350 troubles..

Vico1 · 06-02-2012, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Davebert

Does this count for the shortcomings of an XT225?

I felt sorry for Karen after I got my KTM so I bought her one too.

DB

Let us know how you like it compared to the 225. And be very CAREFUL out there.

Davebert · 06-02-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Madhouse

TitaniumKaren · 06-02-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vico1

Let us know how you like it compared to the 225. And be very CAREFUL out there.

Can't wait to ride the Dream-sicle!!

You can bet I'll be careful not to let it throw me though. One titanium dosage is enough for me!

Barney · 06-02-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzztail

What's the deal with the clutches? I'm not too well read on DR350 troubles..

In my experience they drag a bit, hard to find neutral. I took a couple thousandths off the back of the basket, smoothed up the fingers and my bike was fine until last weekend, I'm about due for an oil change though.

ineptizoid · 06-02-2012, 08:08 PM

Congrats on the new bike, Karen! I think you'll find it to be quite exciting.

Don't forget to Keep Two Motors

Also, I sure enjoyed meeting cigarjack

and 84blue

Good peeps! We stayed up late drinkin beer/smokin cigars/tellin stories around the fire last night, time well spent. Cigarjack was headed north and 84blue was headed east this AM; safe travels, riders!

Smitkev2 · 06-05-2012, 11:45 AM

Had a great time at the clinic with you guys! I definitely want to get up and ride when I'm down in the area. I'll keep an eye on the forum. (I'm the guy with the Vstrom)

Strom guy did the Stromtroopers proud; he's an ADVer, but I've already forgotten his handle

Woods Rider · 06-05-2012, 12:40 PM

She's even wearing an orange blouse! Gotta love it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davebert

Does this count for the shortcomings of an XT225?

I felt sorry for Karen after I got my KTM so I bought her one too.

DB

TitaniumKaren · 06-05-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Woods Rider

She's even wearing an orange blouse! Gotta love it!

Gotta keep it color coordinated!!! Took it out for a try in the yard.before the suspension work and

I LOVE IT!!!!

Work remains to be done but getting closer to the real ride all the time! You guys have been keeping this KTM thing a secret but I FOUND OUT!!!
Karen

06-01-2012, 03:31 PM	#1502
ineptizoid Ineptus Interruptus Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Underachievement Nexus of the Universe Oddometer: 4,277	I told y'all there'd be pics of the RawHyde clinic today... About a dozen riders showed up, most on GS's--no surprise there. One guy rode his Strom all the way from Auburn, plus we had 1 KTM, 1 Triumph Tiger and 4 KLRs. A clean GS is a dirty shame I liked this sticker, even tho I hate stickers. SF Mike said he was gonna push for the 7th SFG to acquire GS's now You can't teach those KLR guys nothin This R11GS only had 30K on the clock--I couldn't believe it! The feller said, Well ya know, I've only had it for six years I might buy this bike someday, as this guy is thinkin about a 12GS at some point in the future... This Tiger rider be needin some more aggressive rubber! Strom guy did the Stromtroopers proud; he's an ADVer, but I've already forgotten his handle We practiced turns, and even the instructors were impressed at bzrider's skillz Way to represent, KLR rider...now let the instructor show ya how to pick it up In fact, let's all practice picking bikes up. What better bike to practice on than a 12GS Adventure? It actually ain't hard if ya do it right...like a lotta other things in life A good time had by all Many thanks to BMW Motorcycles of Pensacola and RawHyde Adventures for this shindig! I learned a thing or two about making tight turns, picking up 500# beasts when they fall over, and how maneuverable those 500# beasts really are __________________ FAIL Everything I really needed to know, I learned in Schneider School. Official Organizer of the ADVrider Sandbox Hooligans Anti-FEE Movement Quoth the Photojournalist: Am I gonna be the one that's gonna set them straight? Look at me--WRONG!

06-01-2012, 07:50 PM	#1503
AST236 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Evergreen, Alabama Oddometer: 1,412	Glad you guys had fun. I was ready to come down and had to make a last minute trip to Prattville before sunrise to pick up some catalogs for my wife's company. Didn't get back until late in the morning. Looks like a large time was had by all....... __________________ Front sight, press.

06-02-2012, 08:08 PM	#1512
ineptizoid Ineptus Interruptus Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Underachievement Nexus of the Universe Oddometer: 4,277	Congrats on the new bike, Karen! I think you'll find it to be quite exciting. Don't forget to Keep Two Motors Also, I sure enjoyed meeting cigarjack and 84blue Good peeps! We stayed up late drinkin beer/smokin cigars/tellin stories around the fire last night, time well spent. Cigarjack was headed north and 84blue was headed east this AM; safe travels, riders! __________________ FAIL Everything I really needed to know, I learned in Schneider School. Official Organizer of the ADVrider Sandbox Hooligans Anti-FEE Movement Quoth the Photojournalist: Am I gonna be the one that's gonna set them straight? Look at me--WRONG! ineptizoid screwed with this post 06-02-2012 at 08:15 PM

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06-05-2012, 11:45 AM	#1513
Smitkev2 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Auburn, AL Oddometer: 35	Had a great time at the clinic with you guys! I definitely want to get up and ride when I'm down in the area. I'll keep an eye on the forum. (I'm the guy with the Vstrom) Strom guy did the Stromtroopers proud; he's an ADVer, but I've already forgotten his handle