Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
Yesterday, 08:18 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-26-2013, 01:40 PM
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I guess you could give 'er a whirl and see? I...
I guess you could give 'er a whirl and see? I have several weeks/miles on the fix Mike suggested, the 56521 product, and I don't doubt it is a long term fix!
The only question I would have with...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
04-26-2013, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 1,838
Views: 75,036
Trying - ask anybody!
I am a very trying person! Trying to conform. Shouldn't be a signage issue with this spot...
http://jlphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Geosnatching/i-BfLZVt3/0/XL/photo-42-XL.jpg
This old ice...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
04-25-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 1,838
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Is this legal?
Is it alright to change bikes in mid stream, even if there really isn't a stream? I told "Hoss", the owner, someone would likely be by to take a photo of their bike out front. That sign and this...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
04-24-2013, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 1,838
Views: 75,036
Timing Is Everythang!
Not to take the wind out of BB's sails, or change the course of history, just a matter of timing to get 'er done... I'd of been on my DRZ, but the whole reason I was up that way was to get a new...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-20-2013, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 19,462
Views: 2,868,780
Miles per Gallon
I'm getting over 20% better mileage with the flick of a switch - or two! I didn't realize my trip odometers where set at seventy something percent factor until I got in from a ride yesterday and knew...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-18-2013, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 19,462
Views: 2,868,780
dasvis got you close... ...
dasvis got you close...
https://tciproductsusa.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=144_166_186&products_id=570&zenid=cf5259b17eca8e00caac2c91e90df1ef
I was so pleasantly surprised by this...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2013, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 19,462
Views: 2,868,780
I really can't accurately answer your question...
I really can't accurately answer your question yet just because I didn't have enough fuel in the tank to go from "on" to "res" on the Yamaha petcock in the IMS 4 gallon tank.
Seems like you should...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-16-2013, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 19,462
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Forum: Vendors
04-13-2013, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 253
Views: 42,985
1.75 Gallon RotoPax
Here is Tom's rack with the 1.75 gallon fuel cell on the DRZ400S...
http://jlphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/DR-Z400s/i-8cJZvSD/0/L/IMG_2334-L.jpg
I see some side racks and maybe a tank bag in...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-31-2013, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 19,462
Views: 2,868,780
You are on the right path!
If you only had one bike, the 650 size would be the way to go, imo. The fact you have a "land yacht" for your two up riding and fire roads, it should be easier to narrow your choice down to the WRR...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-17-2013, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 6,670
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-15-2013, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 6,670
You could improvise on the special tool with a...
You could improvise on the special tool with a couple of large screwdrivers, WF. I used two tire irons crossing each other as an X when I wanted to put hands on my fuel pump. Not a bad idea to mark...
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Forum: Vendors
03-01-2013, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 253
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Not a tool tube, Tom.
Sorry for any confusion, Tom! The canister I was speaking of is the charcoal canister just forward of the helmet lock. I would think we could easily mount something in that area. One idea that comes...
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Forum: Vendors
02-28-2013, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 253
Views: 42,985
Thanks, Tom!
I just wanted to chime in and thank you, Tom, for the first farkle on my "new to me" '04 S model DR Z400. It even fits with the canister once I changed the canister bracket fastener out for an old...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-24-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 35,761
I sure wouldn't suggest putting electronic gear...
I sure wouldn't suggest putting electronic gear or anything combustible-ish, or under pressure in the left box due to the heat from the exhaust, at least not in the warm months. It could be a benefit...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-20-2012, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 20
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Lots of good info! Surely there is someone in...
Lots of good info! Surely there is someone in your area (Atlanta?) that will offer to walk you thru your first service. They will have all the special tools. Atlanta is sure to have an active MOA...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-29-2011, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 4,671
He put it better than I would have
I agree with GoFar. You can evacuate the moisture away from your body too fast. I have been wearing a Vanson Hurricane Mark 2 leather full perf jacket for years. It does hold / soak up some sweat...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-03-2011, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 99
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As in many cases, good thangs come to he who...
As in many cases, good thangs come to he who waits - five months! Glad I subscribed to your thread, Poupi and Fleshpiston.
I am sure there are many of us that have our fingers crossed for you,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-10-2011, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,668
I know this idea is outside of your bike...
I know this idea is outside of your bike question, but I would start steering your dad toward a flashy convertible - car! Ease him into the idea. More of a chick magnet for the geriatric group too....
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
02-19-2011, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-17-2011, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,266
Sealed the deal!
Used foil tape (for use on sealing hvac plenums/duct work) on that gap and the tool tray strap hole from the tire side of things to keep the road grim out of the under seat area. Reused the factory...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-07-2011, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-27-2011, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 15,650
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Forum: Equipment
01-25-2011, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,974
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-25-2011, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-10-2011, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,709
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-04-2011, 07:36 AM
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Another vote for mounting the control to your...
Another vote for mounting the control to your jacket via the controller cover. You don't run the risk of someone "borrowing" it from the bike (hard to believe someone would do that, but it happened...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-31-2010, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 35,761
Thanks Guys!
Yes, Paul, I am that cheap! Thanks for the dissertation!
Dennis~ Your Rok strap variation is a big improvement over the zip ties, especially for my app inside the bag where my buds can't see I am...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-30-2010, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 35,761
Just say NO to bungees. Step away from the...
Just say NO to bungees. Step away from the bungee. Straps are infinitely variable in length and cinch down a load and stay put w/o launching into orbit upon failure. Nothing says I care enough about...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-29-2010, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 35,761
I've looked up the Enduro Kit, 71607697847, but...
I've looked up the Enduro Kit, 71607697847, but there are no pics or individual parts listed. Anybody have a photo, or maybe you could sell me on the idea of bending over for the oem kit rather than...
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Forum: The Garage
12-29-2010, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 10
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Something like this will do the trick, Paul. I...
Something like this will do the trick, Paul. I cooked this one up last week for a pal's VStrom when we were replacing his tires, front and back. Had the previous owner removed the center stand or is...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-26-2010, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,629
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-20-2010, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 35,761
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-20-2010, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 35,761
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-19-2010, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,629
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-18-2010, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 35,761
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-11-2010, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-10-2010, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 11,433
Mine are the Canadian manufactured models of...
Mine are the Canadian manufactured models of recent (bought new last year) vintage. Quick and easy on and off. I use mine in the rain as well as cold to save my lite riding gloves. The only real...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-05-2010, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 26
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