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Forum: Equipment Yesterday, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,569
Views: 630,929
Posted By jesusgatos
Or you could just ride smaller, lighter bikes and...

Or you could just ride smaller, lighter bikes and ride over/around just about anything you might run into. Haha.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-15-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,518
Posted By jesusgatos
love it!

love it!
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 148
Posted By jesusgatos
Lawson AWD

Looks like they've been working on this for a while. Father and son design team. Think it's brilliant, but heard that it caught a lot of flak on facespace. Guess they ought to listen to the experts...
Forum: Trials 05-12-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By jesusgatos
Think your assumptions about those Honda mountain...

Think your assumptions about those Honda mountain bikes are a little bit off the mark. That was a bicycle from start to finish. The ultralight motos like the FX Bikes are nowhere near as light as...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 353
Posted By jesusgatos
I've used a CR80 fender on a CR/F frontend to...

I've used a CR80 fender on a CR/F frontend to improve cooling and they used the same bolt pattern.
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 353
Posted By jesusgatos
Take a look at the CR80/85 front fenders.

Take a look at the CR80/85 front fenders.
Forum: The Garage 05-10-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,061
Posted By jesusgatos
Even napkin sketches might help, just to give...

Even napkin sketches might help, just to give some of us an idea of whether or not we might be able to help you.
Forum: The Garage 05-09-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,061
Posted By jesusgatos
Maybe post-up some more details about exactly...

Maybe post-up some more details about exactly what you need help with?
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4,318
Views: 667,200
Posted By jesusgatos
If you're asking which is better, think the...

If you're asking which is better, think the answer is the KTM fan, hands-down. Only reason to run the DT fan might be in applications where the KTM fan wouldn't clear a tank or something. But a Spal...
Forum: Thumpers 05-05-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4,318
Views: 667,200
Posted By jesusgatos
Think those ASV levers are stupid. They only...

Think those ASV levers are stupid. They only pivot away from the bars, but levers usually get bent up or down. When was the last time your lever got pulled away from your handlebars? Sunline's levers...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-03-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,958
Posted By jesusgatos
Here's something I started building a while ago...

Here's something I started building a while ago and have been too distracted with other projects to finish. CRF450R chassis with an XR250 engine...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-03-2013, 01:39 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 65,845
Posted By jesusgatos
Awe, sorry to hear that Luke.

Awe, sorry to hear that Luke.
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4,318
Views: 667,200
Posted By jesusgatos
My seat it a tight fit with the 3.whatever...

My seat it a tight fit with the 3.whatever Acerbis tank too. We've had to file the nut down on a few of our bikes to make the seats fit right, but most of them will slide into the right spot with a...
Forum: Racing 04-29-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1,455
Views: 202,258
Posted By jesusgatos
That's a neat idea!

That's a neat idea!
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-25-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 520
Views: 65,845
Posted By jesusgatos
Good luck Luke. Bike looks great.

Good luck Luke. Bike looks great.
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17,048
Views: 1,806,717
Posted By jesusgatos
Scabbard mounted to the forks? Would be a lot...

Scabbard mounted to the forks? Would be a lot easier with USD forks, but would work with conventional forks if you built stand-off so the forks wouldn't crash into the scabbard on compression. I've...
Forum: The Garage 04-23-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 50,896
Posted By jesusgatos
Congratulations! Was wondering what you've been...

Congratulations! Was wondering what you've been up to...
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4,318
Views: 667,200
Posted By jesusgatos
That's a great idea. I just run two rimlocks on...

That's a great idea. I just run two rimlocks on the rear wheel (dirt), one up front and have never even noticed any vibrations or anything. No rimlocks on my street wheels and no balancing issues...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4,318
Views: 667,200
Posted By jesusgatos
I just add a 2nd rimlock, but you might want to...

I just add a 2nd rimlock, but you might want to replace yours with one of those superlight ones Motion Pro makes? Would take less weight to balance out.
Forum: Ride reports 04-16-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 992,113
Posted By jesusgatos
This is a great thread. Cool stories Wes!

This is a great thread. Cool stories Wes!
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4,318
Views: 667,200
Posted By jesusgatos
You should be able to find something like that...

You should be able to find something like that for less than $4000. If you're not mechanically savvy, have Matt Worbes at M-Tech (http://www.mtechmotorcycles.com/about.html) give it a look-over for...
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 22,092
Posted By jesusgatos
Thanks, but it's not over. Haven't even really...

Thanks, but it's not over. Haven't even really got started yet. Think I'm going to order an Elsinore tank and see how that fits/looks.
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 56,181
Posted By jesusgatos
Careful with those pipe-cutters. They can flare...

Careful with those pipe-cutters. They can flare the tubing, which might affect the way your throttle tube fits and wears. Hacksaw and a file might be a better choice. I use one of these Park saw...
Forum: Thumpers 04-12-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 22,092
Posted By jesusgatos
Thanks Andre, but I'm not stoked on it. At all....

Thanks Andre, but I'm not stoked on it. At all. Needs to be completely reworked.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-09-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 65,845
Posted By jesusgatos
Ah, congratulations Luke! Happy to hear the...

Ah, congratulations Luke! Happy to hear the weekend went so well.
Forum: Equipment 04-07-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1,569
Views: 630,929
Posted By jesusgatos
safety wire pliers just twist the wire. The wire...

safety wire pliers just twist the wire. The wire tightens-up a little bit as it's twisted, but nothing like it would with a tool like that. Looks like a really useful tool and I'd love to have one,...
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 22,092
Posted By jesusgatos
Thanks. Justgastanks.com is a great resource....

Thanks. Justgastanks.com is a great resource. Hadn't thought to look there. What about any of the old Elsinore tanks, like these (http://nx650elsinore.blogspot.com.au/)? Looks about right to me. Any...
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 22,092
Posted By jesusgatos
Thanks for the suggestions. Would love to see...

Thanks for the suggestions. Would love to see some pictures?
Forum: Thumpers 03-29-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3,986
Views: 704,842
Posted By jesusgatos
Did not know it was an open-loop FI system on...

Did not know it was an open-loop FI system on these bikes.
Forum: Thumpers 03-29-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 22,092
Posted By jesusgatos
The more I look at the gas tank, the more I've...

The more I look at the gas tank, the more I've come to realize that I absolutely hate the way it looks. But it's so hard to throw away all the work you put into something like that, just kept working...
Forum: Thumpers 03-22-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 123,619
Posted By jesusgatos
whoa there, simmer down...

whoa there, simmer down...
Forum: Thumpers 03-22-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 610
Views: 123,619
Posted By jesusgatos
Oh goodie-goodie-gumdrops!

Oh goodie-goodie-gumdrops!
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-21-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 586
Posted By jesusgatos
On other forums, they've created google maps and...

On other forums, they've created google maps and members can drop pins wherever they are. Then if anyone needs help, they can contact those members directly. Posting in regional forums is great, but...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By jesusgatos
You've got that backwards. The slantbodies are...

You've got that backwards. The slantbodies are the old-style.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 03-19-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,226
Posted By jesusgatos
How often does he find himself in those...

How often does he find himself in those situations? Sounds like a lot of implausible movie sequels. Doesn't mean DieHard-er-est isn't worth watching though. Yippiekaiyay Motherfucker!
Forum: Equipment 03-19-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1,569
Views: 630,929
Posted By jesusgatos
Wow. That's surprising. Grew up working in bike...

Wow. That's surprising. Grew up working in bike shops and would have said Crank Bros has always made pretty nice stuff? Carry one of their pumps and it's been great. No experience with their multi...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4,318
Views: 667,200
Posted By jesusgatos
Just put my 450 back together (new topend) and...

Just put my 450 back together (new topend) and the odometer hit 10,000 miles. Hoping to make it to at least 15,000 before I have to split cases to replace the crank and rod. 20,000 would be even...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,512
Posted By jesusgatos
Thanks. I understand how the tire size thing...

Thanks. I understand how the tire size thing works, but a lot of tires deviate from their stated sizes. That's why I was asking about actual measurements. And I'm mounting these tires on a set of...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,512
Posted By jesusgatos
Thanks. An overall diameter might be a little...

Thanks. An overall diameter might be a little easier to measure than height from the rim though. Running the numbers on a metric tire converter, looks like the 150/70 is about a 1/4" fatter and a...
Forum: Equipment 03-19-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,569
Views: 630,929
Posted By jesusgatos
Crank Bros tool bits...

Crank Bros tool bits (http://crankbrothers.com/tools_bit.php)
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