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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By tbarstow
Rocks? I don't recall any rocks......:D

Rocks? I don't recall any rocks......:D
Forum: The Garage 05-22-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 258
Posted By tbarstow
Just remember that you get what you pay for when...

Just remember that you get what you pay for when buying batteries.
Forum: The Garage 05-21-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By tbarstow
6061 really doesn't like to be bent. The...

6061 really doesn't like to be bent.

The another reason nobody uses aluminum is that steel is a lot less expensive. I also know that pretty much anyone can spatter enough of a welding electrode...
Forum: The Garage 05-20-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 680
Posted By tbarstow
Melting is the easy part. Learning good foundry...

Melting is the easy part. Learning good foundry practice will help you have more success with your casting.

Check out all of the resources available from American Foundry Society...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
Check your brake fluid levels front and rear. ...

Check your brake fluid levels front and rear. You may need to flush and bleed the ABS unit.
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
75 & 68 mpg? Are you standing next to the bike...

75 & 68 mpg? Are you standing next to the bike and pushing it? Maybe pulling it behind a bicycle? Keep in mind that since the speedometer reads 10% high, so does your odometer.

The switch to...
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
Check to see if your front brake is staying on...

Check to see if your front brake is staying on while you're riding.
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
K D - Check the sidestand switch .

K D - Check the sidestand switch .
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
Maybe a bad Oxygen sensor?

Maybe a bad Oxygen sensor?
Forum: The Garage 05-08-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 825
Posted By tbarstow
You do realize that BMW stands for Bring More...

You do realize that BMW stands for Bring More Wallet?

I think you would be better served by trading the Funduro for a Dakar instead of dumping a pile of money into a conversion. I've got a BMW...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
That is correct. I even went into the Unifilter...

That is correct. I even went into the Unifilter shop in Orange, CA, and they had no idea what it was and were not receptive to trying to get one.

I just run a few pieces of Unifilter foam over...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7,693
Views: 1,021,309
Posted By tbarstow
I use Simple Green, then the Unifilter cleaner...

I use Simple Green, then the Unifilter cleaner and spray oil.
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7,693
Views: 1,021,309
Posted By tbarstow
Check the clutch switch at the clutch lever.

Check the clutch switch at the clutch lever.
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5,348
Views: 981,891
Posted By tbarstow
Tomas - The hot water trick does add capacity,...

Tomas - The hot water trick does add capacity, but it also allows you to bend the tank slightly to get it to fit better. There are lots of Youtube videos on how to do the hot water expansion. ...
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5,348
Views: 981,891
Posted By tbarstow
The only modification needed is to remove the...

The only modification needed is to remove the brass locator pins from the switch housings.
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
I don't mean to be rude, but go use google to...

I don't mean to be rude, but go use google to find the post, all of the answers to your questions are in our posts.
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
I've been running it for a few months now. It is...

I've been running it for a few months now. It is AWESOME having enough range to not worry about gas anymore, especially in Baja.

I eventually had a friend weld some brackets to the Touratech...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-20-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,651
Posted By tbarstow
You got a new burlap man-thong!

You got a new burlap man-thong!
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
I have done this before. Your top speed is now...

I have done this before. Your top speed is now 65 mph and you can crawl over anything.
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
Just buy the service DVD from BMW.

Just buy the service DVD from BMW.
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7,693
Views: 1,021,309
Posted By tbarstow
Check your battery voltage first to see if the...

Check your battery voltage first to see if the battery is OK.

Sounds like you may have an intermittent battery connection. Check the battery cable connections and look at the cable lugs. When...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-15-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 6,480
Posted By tbarstow
That was too funny when that happened!

That was too funny when that happened!
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-14-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By tbarstow
That route is easily done in one day.

That route is easily done in one day.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-13-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By tbarstow
Go over Wheeler Pass, then come back through...

Go over Wheeler Pass, then come back through Rocky Gap and out Red Rock Canyon.

Go to the small town of Nelson, head south and explore the routes out to the river and back.

If you don't mind...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-13-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 6,480
Posted By tbarstow
You won't have time to read a map. Cycle Gear...

You won't have time to read a map. Cycle Gear will have roll chart holders.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-13-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By tbarstow
Little bike single track is in Nelson Hills,...

Little bike single track is in Nelson Hills, south of Boulder City.

Big bike stuff is everywhere, just make sure you are out of the city areas that are closed.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-11-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 6,480
Posted By tbarstow
The RFK is a great event! Partner up, leave...

The RFK is a great event! Partner up, leave early, keep your stops to a minimum, bring your GPS and roll chart holder, then have a great ride!
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-11-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8,189
Views: 478,661
Posted By tbarstow
Fixed.

Fixed.
Forum: Thumpers 04-10-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
Probably trying to make up for the little wheels...

Probably trying to make up for the little wheels on the XCountry.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-10-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,651
Posted By tbarstow
Looks like you should start a new thread......

Looks like you should start a new thread......
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
15/49 and 14/47 pretty much feel the same. I...

15/49 and 14/47 pretty much feel the same. I stick with the 15 front so I can run OEM sprockets. I have found that the aftermarket sprockets don't fit the splines correctly. Replacing your output...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-08-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 30,042
Views: 2,574,590
Posted By tbarstow
You're eligible for work release now?

You're eligible for work release now?
Forum: Equipment 04-08-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 740
Posted By tbarstow
Get the double height Aerobed. Feels like a real...

Get the double height Aerobed. Feels like a real mattress, but you can deflate it and pack it out of the way.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-06-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30,042
Views: 2,574,590
Posted By tbarstow
The bars are rubber mounted. Straighten them...

The bars are rubber mounted. Straighten them out. Double check the bolts underneath, as I have a few fun stories about breaking handlebar riser bolts.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-05-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 547
Posted By tbarstow
Post this question up on my2wheels.com, you'll...

Post this question up on my2wheels.com, you'll get better answers.

A lot of the route is indian reservations and military areas that are closed.
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
Correct. Even the EBC rotor listed in the...

Correct. Even the EBC rotor listed in the catalog doesn't work
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-31-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 16,971
Posted By tbarstow
I didn't take many photos this year, so most of...

I didn't take many photos this year, so most of these are from Saturday.

I led a group up Chloride Cliffs. We did some non-noob sections and everyone rode through them like they were nothing....
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
Use the 250 pound spring. No point in blowing...

Use the 250 pound spring. No point in blowing out a perfectly good shock on the first ride.
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 709,014
Posted By tbarstow
I have looked before and nobody makes a G650X...

I have looked before and nobody makes a G650X rear rotor replacement. The catalogs may say that it exists, but I have shipped them all back because they do not fit.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-31-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 405
Posted By tbarstow
I rode Titus Canyon yesterday. You can drive a...

I rode Titus Canyon yesterday. You can drive a lowered Honda Civic with no wheels down it and not scratch anything under the car at the current moment.

West Side Road is in good shape right now....
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