Forum: Old's Cool
01-14-2012, 04:37 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 493
Need to Ditch my Truck!
Going to Death Valley Airhead Rally in February President's weekend 18th. If the weather is bad I need to park my truck about 100 miles or so from Furnace Creek. I missed last year do to the passes...
|
|
Forum: Ride reports
11-29-2011, 06:26 AM
|
|
Replies: 1,602
Views: 393,073
Artman in presidio
In presidio for two weeks, let me know if your passing thru. Be staying @ chiso lodge in big bend monday night! Met you last year at your dentist and big bend state park open house.
Be safe artman!
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
01-17-2011, 06:18 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 870
I'm Sold!
What parabelleum do I order did not see one for S Fairing? Artman! Thanks!
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
01-16-2011, 05:49 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 870
1975 R90S Daytona
I'm getting ready for a Airhead Death Valley trip next month, The bike I'm taking hadn't ran or regestered for 16 years! I'm looking for some bag mounts new or used so I can use mt Happy Trails, also...
|
|
Forum: Airheads
12-17-2010, 08:36 PM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 3,659
Redue Driveshaft
I just redone my driveshaft on a 1990 GSPD, My Buddies said it can't be done!
I put a u-joint in and aligned the u-joints pressed the slip joint with a 20 ton press. I can send you pictures from my...
|
|
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-15-2010, 08:50 AM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 881
RV Park
There is a RV park in Calmexico that you can leave your truck. Forgot the name?
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
12-03-2010, 04:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Bore Size?
Two bore sizes 9.5mm or 10.5mm? Thanks Artman!
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
12-02-2010, 08:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 371
2003 KTM SXC Clutch Master Leak!
I called my local KTM Dealer they said $57.00 for a rebuild kit. WTF! a piston and a boot. I need to know the bore size or what have the inmates done to OH a Master Cly? Thanks Artman!
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
03-25-2010, 06:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 1,162
|
|
Forum: Ride reports
10-27-2009, 07:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 1,602
Views: 393,073
Papercrete
What are Papercrete Houses! Artman, soon to be in Presidio!
|
|
Forum: Ride reports
03-11-2009, 08:21 PM
|
|
Replies: 1,602
Views: 393,073
Your Sunset Pictures are Awsome!
Been going down to Presidio Texas for 25 years, When down there I wait for the Sunset each night, Been many places but hard to beat the Sunsets down there. How long are you planning to be in the Big...
|
|
Forum: Equipment
12-26-2008, 11:36 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Slime Inflator
Just went down to Kragon Grass Valley Ca. bought last two, $9.95 each!
Artman!
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
10-14-2008, 03:19 PM
|
|
Replies: 399
Views: 68,066
What Bike?
I've had a KLR650 best on road for a dualsport too heavy off road, Had a DRZ400 not as good on the road and still to heavy offroad, Had a DR350 ok on the road and ok off road. Now i just got a 1999...
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
10-14-2008, 03:04 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Klx300r Help
I bought a 99 Klx300r with a Baja Kit, it was jetted for Lake Tahoe 6,000 feet. I live in Nevada City Ca. About 3,000 feet. Does anyone know the stock jetting or what jets are being used @3,000 feet....
|
|
Forum: Airheads
04-03-2008, 01:02 PM
|
|
Replies: 3,935
Views: 831,326
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
02-24-2008, 08:16 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
How About Needles
Went yesterday to A&S BMW, Bought two needles and two bowl gaskets $54.00 dollars, What a Fucking Ripoff, I'm saving the parts and receit and return them if I can find the needles cheaper (86 r80...
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
02-10-2008, 12:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 529
|
|
Forum: Airheads
01-16-2008, 12:33 PM
|
|
Replies: 46
Views: 4,410
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
01-12-2008, 09:09 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 511
86 RT Clock
When I told a friend of mine that I was after a 86RT he asked me if the clock worked. Nope it don"t, looks like a 2" hole. Has anyone used a after market clock. I plan to go to Napa Auto and see what...
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
01-12-2008, 09:05 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Hey Bigger Al
I would like to try those bars, I work in Roseville four days a week so I could pick them up on my way home? Thanks Artman!
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
01-12-2008, 08:50 AM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Artman needs Pics
Thanks for the info so far, The bars are stock 86 rt. They seem to narrow, close together. I had a Guzzi with the same problem and put some cheap MX bars on it, little taller and much wider. I hate...
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
01-11-2008, 08:12 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Thanks, Artman!
I bought the R80 Rt today and seems ok! Also if anyone has ideas to different handlebars let me know! Artman!
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
01-11-2008, 08:00 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 945
R80 RT Handlebars
I bought a 86 80rt today and the handlebars don't fit me? Show me some pics of a 80rt with bars to fit. Artman!
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
01-10-2008, 11:48 AM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Gen Light
Thanks for the info, I'll probally buy it tomorrow. Artman!
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
01-09-2008, 08:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Gen Light On 86RT
Thinking of buying a 86 R80 RT for my Ride to Death Valley next month. I asked all the normal questions sounds like a good ride except he mention that the volt gauge goes way down at idle and the gen...
|
|
Forum: Ride reports
09-25-2007, 12:46 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 362
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
11-14-2005, 09:07 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Bigger Al
Thanks for the offer, I'm going to tear down on Thursday see whats up! Thank you guys for your advice. Artman!
|
|
Forum: Old's Cool
11-12-2005, 06:56 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Need Airhead Help!
Bought a 80 r65 sport yesterday, Blew it up today. Oil light was coming on at idle and made it home but now shes knocking. I can do the repairs myself but what do the parts cost to go thru a Airhead?...
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
07-30-2005, 06:47 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 585
What is a KTM625 worth?
I have a chance to buy a 02 625 KTM with a baja kit and cal. regestration. 2,000 miles and its beet! Been abused, rough! $3,500 what ya think? Artman!
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
02-04-2005, 01:16 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Thanks for the help!
Took off the side cover and rotor assy, found balance adjuster loose. Tighten adjuster with a screw driver and secure. Noise went away! The owners manual really fucked me up! If anyone needs help...
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
02-03-2005, 08:09 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 658
KLR Chain Noise?
Started my KLR today after sitting a month rode couple miles and changed the oil and filter, Adjusted the balance shaft adjuster (loosen three turns than tighten). Started it up and the cam chain...
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
01-29-2005, 06:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 35
Views: 9,782
Something Else?
Has anybody seen a bmw650dakar style windshield for the KLR? I wish to buy another windshield too but have not found one that suits me. I had a Laminar style on my GS that worked great. Artman!!
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
01-25-2005, 08:53 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Thanks!
Thank you Brothers! Artman!
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
01-24-2005, 09:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 669
KLR gears
I've only put 300 miles on my KLR due to weather conditions, but noticed 1st gear is to tall for slow uphill crawl. What due you recommend for ok 1st gear and still keep 65mph down freeway. Artman!
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
01-01-2005, 07:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 895
7,500 miles
I just bought a 03 KLR650 with 300miles on it from Oregon. Ca. law says it has to have 7,500 miles on it. Well it now has 10,300 miles on it overnight. This bike is stock like new, DMV checked it out...
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
12-20-2004, 09:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 3,569
Hand guards off!
I'll try taking the hand guards off this week end, don't care for the look anyway. It took awhile to set up my GS to reduce the wind noise but made it happen. Had a Lamin Air windscreen worked great,...
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
12-16-2004, 10:34 AM
|
|
Replies: 47
Views: 4,552
You need two bikes!
Most of us end up with more then one bike, So jump in and buy a used dualsport and a road bike. For touring I use my HD Classic The klr for 50/50. If you take a road bike off road it will eventuality...
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
12-16-2004, 10:20 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 3,569
How about some pics?
I have a hard time now posting pics, I wish we could go back to downloading a file or some way to take a file and post? Any pictures on windshields out there? Artman!
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
12-15-2004, 09:05 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 3,569
|
|
Forum: Thumpers
12-15-2004, 08:57 PM
|
|
Replies: 47
Views: 4,552
I like my KLR650
Just got my 03 KLR650, been waiting two months for it to arrive! Took a ride today freeway, dirt and sportbike stuff. Yes it performed great. Been reading on the forum which 650, Glad I stuck with my...
|
