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Forum: Road warriors 04-20-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 87,510
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Same here. Mid America Motoplex in Sioux Falls is...

Same here. Mid America Motoplex in Sioux Falls is having their open house today. 35 degrees, snowing, and strong east wind. Not much global warming going on around here. And no, I don't want to step...
Forum: Road warriors 04-20-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 87,510
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Where were you able to find a 500X to sit on? My...

Where were you able to find a 500X to sit on? My dealer won't get them until at least May.
Forum: Thumpers 04-11-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Oh, my bad. I forgot that those screwdrivers are...

Oh, my bad. I forgot that those screwdrivers are a one-time use tool.
Forum: Thumpers 04-11-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Those are JIC screws. Far better than phillips,...

Those are JIC screws. Far better than phillips, as phillips are designed to cam out. Better to buy some JIC screwdrivers, IMHO.
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 87,510
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Come on Honda,

The riding season is too short up here! Roll 'em out already!:ddog
Forum: Road warriors 03-04-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3,546
Views: 536,942
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I think Honda should just go ahead and rename...

I think Honda should just go ahead and rename that bike the FB6 since NO ONE gets it right. :lol3 Not that it bugs me or anything...
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Wow, a million miles already. Do you need new...

Wow, a million miles already. Do you need new tires yet?:lol3
Forum: Thumpers 02-25-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Originally Posted by trainman...

Originally Posted by trainman http://d26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net/cRaSH/viewpost.gif (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20808832#post20808832)
"Wow, the new IMS tank is...
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I wouldnt worry too much about mud getting on the...

I wouldnt worry too much about mud getting on the engine. Now if it gets up into the radiator ......
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Can you order one from Honda?

Can you order one from Honda?
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I don't own one of these so I hope it's OK if I...

I don't own one of these so I hope it's OK if I say that that bike is set up very nicely.
Forum: Road warriors 01-23-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I hope he's reading the sales figures instead. At...

I hope he's reading the sales figures instead. At least if he was my product planner/ marketer.
Forum: Thumpers 01-22-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
You wouldn't really need a whole new chain. You...

You wouldn't really need a whole new chain. You could get another master link and add enough links to make it work. I have run chains with 2 master links many miles with no trouble. Plus, it makes it...
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I have found that if you use a flat washer for a...

I have found that if you use a flat washer for a 1/2" bolt, (at least that's the size that works on my XT 550, YMMV) or any size that fits snugly in the slot, you can clamp it in a vise grip and...
Forum: Thumpers 12-05-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I have the New Zealand CDI. It works well but...

I have the New Zealand CDI. It works well but expect to wait 2 to 3 weeks for it. Also check your pulser coils. They use 2. One for 12 degrees BTDC and one for 36 BTDC. If your 36 is bad, it will...
Forum: Thumpers 11-18-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
A good weld shop would be able to swap your...

A good weld shop would be able to swap your steering head, where your VIN is, from your bent frame to a new one or fix your frame I would think.
Forum: Road warriors 11-14-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Don't start that up again. The true believers...

Don't start that up again. The true believers were just getting settled down.
Forum: Road warriors 10-21-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
You are kind of making my point for me. Where I...

You are kind of making my point for me. Where I live, 30 mph winds are a regularity. Even if it is on an interstate, I don't like to spend any more tine beside a semi, or worse, a cement truck than I...
Forum: Road warriors 10-21-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
O.K let's put it this way. Supposing Honda was...

O.K let's put it this way. Supposing Honda was putting a V-strom type motor in this bike now. Which, by the way pulls nearly 60 MPG, but that's beside the point. Wouldn't you want them to offer the...
Forum: Road warriors 10-19-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
If you think the hornet is the same bike as the...

If you think the hornet is the same bike as the NC700 only with more horsepower then I'm clearly not getting through. Does the Hornet have the same low CG? Storage where the tank would be? To answer...
Forum: Road warriors 10-19-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Question

Honda already offers the option of a manual transmission, or for $2,000 more you can have the DCT. What would be wrong with offering a more powerful engine for the same $2,000 or so. NO ONE would...
Forum: Road warriors 10-19-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
It may be true that without major design changes...

It may be true that without major design changes that more power could not be had from this engine. An entirely different engine may have to be offered. I love this concept but worry that without...
Forum: Road warriors 10-18-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
If my dealer had one in stock, they don't allow...

If my dealer had one in stock, they don't allow test rides. What would be wrong with wanting this bike, or any bike for that matter, AND having the OPTION for more power? Or the DCT or manual trans?...
Forum: Road warriors 10-18-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Just try it out before complaining? Apparently...

Just try it out before complaining? Apparently you and I don't have the same dealerships. I can try one out for about 7 grand or so. I,m not complaining about the bike, I'm looking at it as an...
Forum: Road warriors 10-18-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,019
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Options

Sorry if this has been covered before as I don't have time to read all 220+ pages. I think Honda is on the right track. The DCT trans is so much more than an automatic , it's more like an F1 trans if...
Forum: Road warriors 10-16-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,717
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Power

I like the concept, but hope that in addition to spending an extra $2K to get a semi-auto We can plunk down some extra bucks for a higher output engine. You know, they offer the Accord with a V6 too....
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4,819
Views: 633,918
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I appreciate that everyone wants a good deal, but...

I appreciate that everyone wants a good deal, but if you guys feel that Ricochet is treating you right, don't sell your old ones to anyone. Treat your suppliers right so they are around for you later...
Forum: Thumpers 08-28-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Seat

I'm looking for a seat for my '83 XT 550. Lost the damn thing trailering it out to the Black Hills. PM me if you have one. I will make it worth your while. I was contemplating making a more...
Forum: Thumpers 08-22-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 1,158
Views: 162,295
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Alright, but how are you gonna get 30 lbs off the...

Alright, but how are you gonna get 30 lbs off the bike?:rofl
Forum: Thumpers 07-08-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1,158
Views: 162,295
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I'll take 1-1/2...

I'll take 1-1/2...
Forum: Thumpers 07-03-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Until you're WFO :eek1

Until you're WFO :eek1
Forum: Thumpers 06-29-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Handling

How do your 550s handle on gravel? Mine likes to move side to side if there is a line of loose stuff.Does a different front tire help?
Forum: Thumpers 06-28-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 1,158
Views: 162,295
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Boss XRL

I want one! Not to be crass, but if Honda did build one like this, how many children would I have to sell?
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Did you bypass the kickstand safety switch? It's...

Did you bypass the kickstand safety switch? It's the first thing I would check with the symptoms you describe.
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
O-ring

My factory service manual shows an o-ring on the pilot screw. They warn not to adjust it for emissions concerns. Take that for what it's worth.:lol3
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I lookes at my service manual wiring diagram and...

I lookes at my service manual wiring diagram and the Brown wire is hot from the switch so it feeds everything. Don't know why one would go to the R/R unless it is to supply power from it if the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Regulator/Rectifier

Mine went bad, and seeing as a new one from Yamaha was big bucks and probably not available, I and a local shop took a chance on a Rick's Motosport Electrics one for a KZ 440 Kawi. It is P/N 10-304....
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
That's why I get the big bucks!:rofl

That's why I get the big bucks!:rofl
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 138,036
Posted By Larry Ferguson
I put a mark on the throttle grip on mine and...

I put a mark on the throttle grip on mine and then opened the throttle up to the point where it starts to open the secondary carb and then marked the housing at that point. It makes troubleshooting a...
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,070
Posted By Larry Ferguson
Cool!

Great report! I really love the old pics. The Sturgis pic was great and shows what it was like before the corporate badass plague.
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