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Forum: Parallel Universe 10-22-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,224
Posted By OrcasKen
Use a valve stem fish like this...

Use a valve stem fish like this (http://www.bestrestproducts.com/p-296-valve-stem-multi-tool-tube-tires.aspx). Tee handle plus short length of cable with threaded insert for valve stem. Fish it...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 09-12-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,398
Views: 136,684
Posted By OrcasKen
Picture of the fire at my dad's place, Mission...

Picture of the fire at my dad's place, Mission Creek mile 5, made the Wenatchee World (http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2012/sep/11/mission-creek-solitude-interrupted-by-fire/).

From the...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 09-11-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1,398
Views: 136,684
Posted By OrcasKen
My dad is at milepost 5 on Mission Creek watching...

My dad is at milepost 5 on Mission Creek watching the fire come down the hillside and says the valley is filled with smoke. He called in a sighting of smoke two nights ago and the forest service...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-11-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,003
Posted By OrcasKen
Welcome, I'm on the wet side of the state. Here's...

Welcome, I'm on the wet side of the state. Here's an argument for and against:

FOR: Safety on the road
AGAINST: Need to manually turn it off each time you go off road (at least on my 2010),...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-30-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By OrcasKen
My bike came with the Anakee II and I put maybe...

My bike came with the Anakee II and I put maybe 500 miles of mixed street and gravel roads on them. They were fine for both, but I find the TKCs more confidence inspiring. To answer your question, my...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-30-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By OrcasKen
First, click the search button. Really. There's...

First, click the search button. Really. There's tons to read on here on this exact topic.

Second, it all depends. Traction in the wet and cornering are dependent on contact patch, rubber...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-15-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 807
Posted By OrcasKen
+3. After spending nearly $1k on custom Renazco...

+3. After spending nearly $1k on custom Renazco and stock Touratech seats, the best combo for me is the stocker with an Airhawk medium cruiser.

That said, I picked up a kit from...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-05-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 106,881
Posted By OrcasKen
I wish I had found this bit of knowledge two...

I wish I had found this bit of knowledge two years ago. I went the Renazco route and for me, it was less comfortable than stock. I sold it a few months back and the new owner is saying it's not...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-25-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 1,398
Views: 136,684
Posted By OrcasKen
No. I grew up on Mission Creek (milepost 5) and...

No. I grew up on Mission Creek (milepost 5) and it's just another nice valley filled with orchards. #2 canyon is a fun route - the Wenatchee side has a good rock hill climb. Note that GPS will show...
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-06-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By OrcasKen
You can get the wire/plug from your dealer for...

You can get the wire/plug from your dealer for about $20. As I recall, I believe it carries up to 5 amps and as said above, it runs off of CAN bus and goes off ~30 seconds after the bike shuts off....
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-02-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,951
Posted By OrcasKen
Ditto on only needing one extra gallon in Alaska...

Ditto on only needing one extra gallon in Alaska with my F8. That said, I did wind up buying a 2-gallon can when I was up there and strapped it to the top of my pannier for the trip up to Dead Horse....
Forum: Equipment 06-10-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,818
Posted By OrcasKen
I have an Exped Synmat 7 and love it. Almost more...

I have an Exped Synmat 7 and love it. Almost more comfortable than my Sleep Number bed at home. To your questions...

1. Comfort and Warmth
Very comfy. I don't count on it for warmth as I have a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-10-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,010
Posted By OrcasKen
Here are a few tricks: Break the bead....

Here are a few tricks:

Break the bead. There are lots of ways to do this. My two favorite are to use the kick stand (with bike on centerstand) or use a plastic chisel from Motion Pro...
Forum: Hacks 05-29-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By OrcasKen
Thanks guys. I've had a good time reading through...

Thanks guys. I've had a good time reading through lots of info. This R60 does look like a good bike, but I've decided to get a bit more educated before diving in.

Jay, thanks for the pointer to...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-29-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By OrcasKen
+1. All a fuse block really does is simplify your...

+1. All a fuse block really does is simplify your wiring. A fuse protects the wiring and is typically sized for the wire size and length. Having fuses inline with the wires that invariably get zip...
Forum: Equipment 05-24-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By OrcasKen
I just picked up a new rear TKC from...

I just picked up a new rear TKC from http://www.chaparral-racing.com for what I felt was a very fair price with free shipping.

I've got a 90/90-21 and 150/70-17 set of Anakees that came on my...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-24-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,543
Posted By OrcasKen
Good answers above. Cast wheels crack, spoked...

Good answers above. Cast wheels crack, spoked wheels bend/stretch and can more easily be "repaired" back to true alignment.

The larger diameter wheel makes it easier to go over irregular terrain....
Forum: Hacks 05-23-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By OrcasKen
First hack

Would you consider an R60/2 as a first foray into hacks / old bikes? I grew up riding dirt bikes, spent a short time on a K/RS sport tourer and have loved my time on an F800GS for the past couple...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,650
Posted By OrcasKen
Ha! My bad. Good to know.

Ha! My bad. Good to know.
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-30-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,650
Posted By OrcasKen
Same case. Inside the lid, there is a recommended...

Same case. Inside the lid, there is a recommended max speed that is different for the 800 (lower) than the 1200, presumably for stability?

Mine have held up well through half a dozen slow-speed...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-30-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,150
Posted By OrcasKen
Hi from a local. Constitution is a good ride,...

Hi from a local. Constitution is a good ride, though paved. You can pick up a trail map at the base. It's not legal to ride on the trails, but some people risk it this time of year. There's a back...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-24-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,712
Posted By OrcasKen
You can put a tube in a tubeless tire. I run...

You can put a tube in a tubeless tire. I run tubeless TKC-80s on my F8 with a tube in them. With a cast wheel running a tubeless tire, note that you'll have a valve stem installed in the wheel. To...
Forum: Equipment 02-24-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By OrcasKen
Link isn't working, but I've been using a...

Link isn't working, but I've been using a no-tie-down carrier from addabike.com (http://www.addabike.com/) for the past 4+ years. Works great for my KLX250. Nice and lightweight and can easily break...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-22-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,651
Posted By OrcasKen
I'm sure you'll get lots of opinions on this. I...

I'm sure you'll get lots of opinions on this. I looked into getting heavy duty tubes, but was talked out of it through research here as well as the dealer. More rubber makes it harder to get the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-21-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,675
Posted By OrcasKen
Still have it. About the same height as stock, so...

Still have it. About the same height as stock, so took it to Alaska with me with the Airhawk on top this past summer in the hopes that it would soften up with some miles. It didn't. Figured I'd post...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-19-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,675
Posted By OrcasKen
Aftermarket seats. For the cost, I expected a...

Aftermarket seats. For the cost, I expected a custom Renazco to solve the common OEM seat comfort issues. When that wasn't any better than stock (for me), I picked up a Touratech seat, which was a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-02-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,431
Posted By OrcasKen
This. Plus maybe the 250-400 option if you have...

This. Plus maybe the 250-400 option if you have trails nearby. And a local class or two.

AND TIRES FOR THE GSA. The GSA is very capable on the dirt terrain you're likely to start riding on,...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-30-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,257
Posted By OrcasKen
Sounds like any of them would suit you fine....

Sounds like any of them would suit you fine. F650GS single was made through 2007 with a Rotax engine. 2005-2007 has a "dual spark" engine, though it is still a single cylinder. Starting in 2008, the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-22-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By OrcasKen
That's a 12 volt plug that will handle up to 5...

That's a 12 volt plug that will handle up to 5 amps (most phone chargers are .5 amp to 1 amp). You need a BMW-style plug on one end and either an auto cigarette socket (like the OP suggested) or a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-14-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 880
Posted By OrcasKen
Squeaks can be from the pads, the advice above is...

Squeaks can be from the pads, the advice above is good. If you've got sufficient pad left and it still squeals, take the pins that hold the pads in out (can leave the pads in place) and polish them...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-14-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,390
Posted By OrcasKen
How's that? I've got them in my tubes and other...

How's that? I've got them in my tubes and other than the initial install, they've been great. For the initial install, I found that by lightly tapping on the valve stem helped the beads feed in...
Forum: Equipment 11-16-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,959
Posted By OrcasKen
Interesting question. From my experience, it...

Interesting question. From my experience, it seems less about brightness and more about aiming. I've assumed that I have to either aim low or high and that brightness is static. Some lights, the...
Forum: The Garage 10-26-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,952
Posted By OrcasKen
+1 for BestRestProducts - they sell them in a...

+1 for BestRestProducts - they sell them in a tube that slides right on the valve stem, easy peasey.

I'm using them in tubes and love 'em. Only downside I found is when a helpful buddy or...
Forum: The Garage 10-26-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By OrcasKen
What speedracertdi said, though you may not have...

What speedracertdi said, though you may not have red and black. On the SAE plug/socket that has a fuse and goes to your battery, the wire leading to the side with the exposed metal bit should lead to...
Forum: The Garage 10-26-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,913
Posted By OrcasKen
Festool makes a great line of vacuums for...

Festool makes a great line of vacuums for woodworking, but I wouldn't use my Festool as a general shop vac. I haven't used a Fein, but thought they were generally in the same class as Festool gear....
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-26-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By OrcasKen
While I don't run a voltmeter off that circuit,...

While I don't run a voltmeter off that circuit, yes, that plug gets full power and you could run a voltmeter. It is limited to 5 amps, but a voltmeter would only draw milliamps. Note that I've found...
Forum: Equipment 10-26-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By OrcasKen
Lots of ways to go with this. You could go with a...

Lots of ways to go with this. You could go with a self-contained turnkey NVR like those from c-mor (http://www.c-mor.com/). Upside is pretty straight-forward to setup with single-vendor support if...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-12-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,365
Posted By OrcasKen
A buddy went with the Versys and added the Strom...

A buddy went with the Versys and added the Strom front wheel to it. He loved it on our Alaska trip this summer, but there are certainly many differences from the F8. Fits your budget and would be...
Forum: Equipment 09-27-2011, 01:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,394
Posted By OrcasKen
I'm absolutely in the minority on the Renazco....

I'm absolutely in the minority on the Renazco. 9/10 posts I read are positive. I'm the 1/10 and I've found a few other hard asses like me, but we're few and far between. Mine is leather top, vinyl...
Forum: Equipment 09-26-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,018
Posted By OrcasKen
But he's looking for something to go under the...

But he's looking for something to go under the face shield of his helmet.

+1 for shopping for sunglasses with your helmet. I've got several pair of sunglasses that won't work in my helmet and one...
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