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Posted By DarkRider

Keep it in 3rd...that seems to fix the "too...

Keep it in 3rd...that seems to fix the "too quiet" part of the stock exhaust...:evil

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01-22-2013, 12:10 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

That Altrider plate looks like it provides much...

That Altrider plate looks like it provides much better oil filter coverage than the Triumph variety, but they won't let me return to the plasma bank to donate for at least another month. :rofl

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01-22-2013, 09:30 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

+1 :clap Are those Barkbuster Storms on your...

+1 :clap

Are those Barkbuster Storms on your XC? Also, that sump/bash plate is gorgeous...haven't seen one like that before - is that custom?

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01-20-2013, 11:17 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

They may not have saved my tibia, but after...

They may not have saved my tibia, but after factoring in the cost of ER, surgery, PT, and travel costs to get my bike from storage in Helena, MT, I'm pretty sure I'd have saved money buying the right...

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01-20-2013, 09:52 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

As someone that was wearing Sidi street boots...

As someone that was wearing Sidi street boots while riding the CDT on my 1150GS Adv, I'd say ante up and get the Sidi Crossfire's...I wish I had before the CDT trip...then I might not have the screws...

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01-17-2013, 01:03 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

:roflThanks fbj913, think I'll try and avoid your...

:roflThanks fbj913, think I'll try and avoid your photo collection for at least a little while. :clap

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01-17-2013, 08:29 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Thanks. Would anyone have any input on exactly...

Thanks. Would anyone have any input on exactly how useless the stock guards are? Are they basically useless even in a non-moving tip-over? I'm just trying to figure out if it's safe to wait until the...

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01-17-2013, 07:42 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Thanks fullmonte - I've definitely got...

Thanks fullmonte - I've definitely got Barkbusters on the "next upgrade/farkle" list. I was out in low 40s temps and really missed the hand guards off my 1150. I've also got a set of TT risers on...

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01-17-2013, 06:44 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

I went with 45/38 liters and didn't do the...

I went with 45/38 liters and didn't do the special cut-out set as I didn't want to mess with the exhaust. I'll add a Pelican case up top at some point soon, but the cases look quite adequate compared...

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01-17-2013, 05:57 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

2 cents

Finally got my new XC accessories mounted so figured I'd add my 2 cents on farkles. I basically sold my '02 1150GS Adventure - had spent almost 10yrs tweaking her to what I considered perfection for...

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12-25-2012, 07:52 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Thanks for the rec - any suggestions on where to...

Thanks for the rec - any suggestions on where to buy?

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12-25-2012, 02:44 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Riser rec

Ok, I've got 400 miles on the clock of the new XC and have a question. Is there a consensus on the best handlebar risers for the XC (obviously to the extent consensus is possible on advrider :rofl)?...

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12-15-2012, 10:04 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

How waterproof are they? Rain cover required?

How waterproof are they? Rain cover required?

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12-14-2012, 06:41 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Why not just run Hyper Lights on back?

Why not just run Hyper Lights on back?

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12-12-2012, 06:20 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Tank bag question

I'm about to take delivery on an 800XC and have a question for current owners on tank bags. Aerostich is having a sale today (12/12 sale) and I'd been looking at the Ortlieb Waterproof tank bag. Was...

Forum: Ride reports

11-11-2012, 03:06 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

No mas Mexico for me...heard from Joel that one...

No mas Mexico for me...heard from Joel that one touring co returned with bullet holes in their bikes.

We never made it to Zion...and I need to show you Idaho.

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11-08-2012, 09:58 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

So where next? :evil

So where next? :evil

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10-14-2012, 07:47 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Beacon of manhood? Dude that's a title reserved...

Beacon of manhood? Dude that's a title reserved for 1150GSA riders...:lol3

But seriously, amazingly well done RR! :clap:clap

Forum: Ride reports

09-30-2012, 05:48 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

You can't be close to finished yet are you? I'm...

You can't be close to finished yet are you? I'm expecting at least another 20-30 entries. :clap

Forum: Ride reports

09-29-2012, 11:52 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Now your bike will never fall apart - it's got...

Now your bike will never fall apart - it's got all that great muck holding it together! :rofl

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09-23-2012, 06:58 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Yup - living up to the expectations! :clap

Yup - living up to the expectations! :clap

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09-20-2012, 06:48 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

It was never about smartphone vs DSLR...it was...

It was never about smartphone vs DSLR...it was about crappy point-n-shoot vs smartphone. You've proven quite thoroughly that the sensor size on DSLR is so much larger than PNS that to settle for a...

Forum: Ride reports

09-20-2012, 05:23 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Thanks, bud. BTW, what ever happened to your RR?...

Thanks, bud. BTW, what ever happened to your RR? Inquiring minds want to know. :ear[/QUOTE]

One of these days, I'll get motivated and finish it off. I'm just so stinkin' jealous of your photo...

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09-20-2012, 09:20 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

:clap:clap

:clap:clap

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09-17-2012, 07:13 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Oh yeah!!! :clap Although all those pics...

Oh yeah!!! :clap

Although all those pics would look sooo much better with a bumble-bee GS sitting next to yours. :freaky

Forum: Ride reports

09-14-2012, 08:19 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Knowing your preferences, Darkrider, I suspect...

Knowing your preferences, Darkrider, I suspect you meant Sarah, not Sandy.[/QUOTE]

Ah, the joys of posting too late at night...and editing the next morning :rofl

Forum: Ride reports

09-13-2012, 08:50 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

I'll take a DSLR...and Sarah...NOW :evil

I'll take a DSLR...and Sarah...NOW :evil

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09-13-2012, 09:01 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Uggh, now I've GOT to get a DSLR camera...keep...

Uggh, now I've GOT to get a DSLR camera...keep 'em coming! :clap

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09-13-2012, 07:00 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

We're all patiently waiting...even your lovely...

We're all patiently waiting...even your lovely wife's adorable dog...

http://snmemx.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Burning-Cobwebs-CO-Summer-2012/i-ghX32wz/0/M/WP000325-M.jpg

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09-12-2012, 04:58 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Wow, I thought I was going to substitute my...

Wow, I thought I was going to substitute my normal evening dose of porn for some bike pr0n, and all I got was a doctored 1950s postcard. Even thought "wow, with that fancy DSLR, I bet he got some...

Forum: Ride reports

08-03-2012, 07:20 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Thanks draglemmag - made it safely from Park City...

Thanks draglemmag - made it safely from Park City to Denver Tuesday afternoon...500 miles in 6 1/2hrs :eek1

Saw Counting Crows at Red Rocks last night - pretty sure it was a full moon. Life is...

Forum: Ride reports

07-30-2012, 07:51 AM

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Posted By DarkRider

Day whatever

I'm not sure what day it is, just know that after a week of no bathing, living in a tent outside Sun Valley, ID, and subsisting on beer and power bars, what day it is doesn't matter. All that...

Forum: Ride reports

07-24-2012, 08:36 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Ps

And lest there be any questions about the suitability of this report for such an esteemed adventure riding site...I'm sitting in a bar in Sun Valley, ID drinking Kakanee tall-boys...and it's...

Forum: Ride reports

07-24-2012, 08:31 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Day 2

I'm a little past day 2 now, but want to catch up on what's happened since so I'll start at 2 and perhaps hit fast-forward later.

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07-08-2012, 07:25 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Day 1 - slow-roasted chili

Have you ever fallen asleep on your motorcycle while riding? Have you ever woken up and nap-jerked? I'm really curious if anyone in the asylum ever has...I did shortly before filing for divorce, and...

Forum: Ride reports

07-08-2012, 06:50 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Thanks - definitely the best advice out there! I...

Thanks - definitely the best advice out there! I took my kids to CO for 2 weeks last month...trying to expose them to me in my "native state" as much as possible. As I told my ex...better for 2...

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07-08-2012, 06:48 PM

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Posted By DarkRider

Anything is possible. :freaky

Anything is possible. :freaky

Forum: Ride reports

07-07-2012, 07:29 PM

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