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Forum: Thumpers 05-25-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 39,717
Posted By grubbie
I Love the T63s,....I run them on my WRR. The...

I Love the T63s,....I run them on my WRR. The wife hasnt worn out the trail wings on the crf yet, when she does it will have T63s as well.
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
We use these...

We use these http://www.thecycleguys.com/go-cruise-throttle-assist-1/ on our crf230l and wr250r,...they work great and are inexpensive.
Forum: Thumpers 01-22-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6,567
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Posted By grubbie
Hope you have a dual sport to go with it, gonna...

Hope you have a dual sport to go with it, gonna need it for the DDSR rally next spring!
Forum: Thumpers 01-11-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Impatiently waiting for a picture of OBryan's...

Impatiently waiting for a picture of OBryan's SL70.......wish I still had mine.
Forum: Thumpers 01-06-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 40,816
Posted By grubbie
You can take care of that with gearing, though...

You can take care of that with gearing, though you lose a little on the high end. It still surpises me that we have so little to choose from in the US for dual sport options in between the 250-650...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-03-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,477
Posted By grubbie
You are 3.5 hours south of some of the best...

You are 3.5 hours south of some of the best riding in the country in my opinion. The Black Hills are awesome. And I am in total disagreement on the 250. I have a WR250R and wouldnt trade it for...
Forum: Thumpers 12-25-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 36,168
Views: 6,206,940
Posted By grubbie
Yeah I have always had the mindset that if I need...

Yeah I have always had the mindset that if I need more power, I'll buy a bike with more power. But, I also understand that "tinkering" is half the fun for some people, so,......good on 'em. I have...
Forum: Thumpers 12-03-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 39,717
Posted By grubbie
It loves trails, get it dirty and have fun,...

It loves trails, get it dirty and have fun, congrats!
Forum: Thumpers 11-20-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
I have a big touring bike and I love it. But...

I have a big touring bike and I love it. But given the choice I would rather be on the dual sport. I am always trying to find a way to get from A to B (however far it may be) on nothing but trails...
Forum: Thumpers 11-19-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Aw, Klay I thought you were a...

Aw, Klay I thought you were a dual-sport-kinda-guy.......that thing doesn't look very off-roady!
Forum: Thumpers 10-28-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
As one of your Harley brethren, I for one salute...

As one of your Harley brethren, I for one salute your choice of the sporty. Its a great bike. I have a touring rig, but I put more miles on the WRR this year than I did the big bike. My Harley...
Forum: Thumpers 10-24-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 39,717
Posted By grubbie
Thumb I put a Q4 exhaust on the wifes bike. That alone...

I put a Q4 exhaust on the wifes bike. That alone let this thing breathe better. I noticed a big difference right away and so did she. But the other day was my first time out on trails with it. WOW...
Forum: Thumpers 09-21-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 39,717
Posted By grubbie
The honda handguards are really not worth much,...

The honda handguards are really not worth much, have them on my wifes bike. They will block wind but thats it. Go with bark busters or acerbis, they will protect your hands and your levers. I like...
Forum: Thumpers 09-12-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Not a freeway bike. It will do 75, but I didnt...

Not a freeway bike. It will do 75, but I didnt like mine on the freeway. Any headwind or hill knocks you down pretty good. My WRR has a lot more power, but I don't take it on the freeway either....
Forum: Thumpers 09-07-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
That is really cool,...gonna have to make one,...

That is really cool,...gonna have to make one, looks like a cool project.
Forum: Thumpers 08-12-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 36,168
Views: 6,206,940
Posted By grubbie
Guess it would depend on your environment. Cool...

Guess it would depend on your environment. Cool idea for sure, and nicely done! But, I am afraid a couple miles of single track and it would be laying along the trail somewhere looking like a wadded...
Forum: Thumpers 08-11-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Not exactly touring, but dual sporting on WR250R...

Not exactly touring, but dual sporting on WR250R and CRF230L. I enjoy the pics on this thread, thought I would share a video. The 230 is pretty much stock other than an airbox mod and Q4 pipe. My WRR...
Forum: Thumpers 06-06-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
They should have done this years ago, they really...

They should have done this years ago, they really missed the boat. That thing is nearly a clone to my WRR,....even looks the same in most areas. But,.....it is 2k cheaper. Thats gonna be a big seller.
Forum: Thumpers 06-05-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
The links I have seen say it will be for sale in...

The links I have seen say it will be for sale in Europe and Japan, and possibly Canada. Haven't seen any release in the states. So the price may be higher in the US. Also, the 104 mpg (imperial) was...
Forum: Thumpers 05-28-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Yeah I have seen some posts there, and also on...

Yeah I have seen some posts there, and also on the WR250R mega thread here that make some pretty outragious claims. Wouldnt trade mine for any bike out there, but some of these folks claim theirs can...
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
You can get the WR down that low. The lowering...

You can get the WR down that low. The lowering link goes 2 inches, stock lowering is over 1/2 inch. But,....a 250 loaded down with gear, is still a 250 loaded down with gear. The WR will slow down on...
Forum: Thumpers 03-16-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
I went from an XT to a WR250R. I loved my XT, but...

I went from an XT to a WR250R. I loved my XT, but I am not sorry I went for the WRR. You can lower the seat almost an inch with stock lowering options, you can buy a yamalink, and in an hour you can...
Forum: Thumpers 12-04-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 36,168
Views: 6,206,940
Posted By grubbie
Suprised no one has mentioned Michelin T63. I...

Suprised no one has mentioned Michelin T63. I LOVE this tire. Comes in stock size as well. I was fine with the stock tires, but I guess I just didn't know what I was missing. The traction with the...
Forum: Thumpers 12-04-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Cross between an XT and a TW? Interesting, but...

Cross between an XT and a TW? Interesting, but not for me. Looks like it should have a DeWalt logo on it....
Forum: Thumpers 11-18-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Yep, great bike! There are a lot of mods you can...

Yep, great bike! There are a lot of mods you can do to extract more power from it. The way I see it, if I want more power, I'll buy more bike. HOWEVER........I did uncork the exhaust with a 1 1/4"...
Forum: Thumpers 10-08-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 36,168
Views: 6,206,940
Posted By grubbie
Quick video of a ride the wife and I took in the...

Quick video of a ride the wife and I took in the Bear Lodge Mts near Sundance, WY. My WR still doesnt have a lot of mods, running a 13/46 sprocket set, flatland rear rack and skid plate, acerbis hand...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 10-08-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 10,448
Posted By grubbie
Short vid of Bear Lodge Mts near Sundance Oct. 2 ...

Short vid of Bear Lodge Mts near Sundance Oct. 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OAq4SzyUcM&feature=channel_video_title
Forum: Thumpers 09-30-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 39,717
Posted By grubbie
You would be very happy with the drz 400 or the...

You would be very happy with the drz 400 or the wr250r. Of course, Im still not putting down the 230l,...I steal my wifes any time she forgets to pull the key!
Forum: Thumpers 07-08-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Yep,....I would have one the minute it hit the...

Yep,....I would have one the minute it hit the store. Wouldn't trade my WRR for it,....but I would have it. My wife unit would probably trade her crf230 for it in a heartbeat!
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-22-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,694
Posted By grubbie
That sucks. Pisses me off that kind of stuff...

That sucks. Pisses me off that kind of stuff going on here. I'll keep an eye open in Gillette area. Good luck.
Forum: Road warriors 05-28-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,848
Posted By grubbie
Honda CRF230L, or Yamaha XT250. Both have the...

Honda CRF230L, or Yamaha XT250. Both have the lowest of dual sport seat heights. I have owned both and they are great bikes. The Honda has a 6 speed so it has a shorter first gear for climbing and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Good to see truepath still on the XT. I loved...

Good to see truepath still on the XT. I loved mine.
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 36,168
Views: 6,206,940
Posted By grubbie
I got my 46t from the sprocket center if you...

I got my 46t from the sprocket center if you still want one. Havent had it long enough to give a review on how it wears, but seems like a good product....
Forum: Thumpers 03-22-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 36,168
Views: 6,206,940
Posted By grubbie
Well I did some mods to the mighty WR over the...

Well I did some mods to the mighty WR over the winter, got a chance for a bit of riding over the weekend in the hills, riding fencelines checking for winter damage. The ride consisted of lots of...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-07-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 10,448
Posted By grubbie
That time of year will be upon us soon! I would...

That time of year will be upon us soon! I would like to do a Wyoming tour on nothing but dirt roads, trails, single tracks, etc. Could use some help. I am not sure it is possible, probably have to be...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-02-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 843
Posted By grubbie
There are hundreds of miles of roads like that...

There are hundreds of miles of roads like that all around Rock Springs and Green River, all around Flaming Gorge Reservoir too.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-02-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 843
Posted By grubbie
Camping/ motels in Sundance, dirt roads and/or...

Camping/ motels in Sundance, dirt roads and/or trails through the Bear Lodge Mts. up to Devils Tower. Great ride! Just about any kind of riding you want to do there. If you have another day, you can...
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 39,717
Posted By grubbie
It can be done, my wife does it on hers, but you...

It can be done, my wife does it on hers, but you better have some room! It's a great bike, it will cruise down the highway at 65. Hills will slow you down, wind will slow you down. If you are in a...
Forum: Thumpers 02-21-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 39,717
Posted By grubbie
Cloud9, isn't that a crf230F? If so, it is a way...

Cloud9, isn't that a crf230F? If so, it is a way different animal than a L. Not disagreeing with you, but the F has quite a bit more power than the L. Nice pictures!
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6,567
Views: 1,602,238
Posted By grubbie
Pics??? I have a 93 XR250L, no pics to show, it...

Pics??? I have a 93 XR250L, no pics to show, it is tore apart right now after someone else flipped it end over end.
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