Forum: Battle scooters
05-21-2013, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,178
Fuel Pump
Isn't the 2009 the one's with the fuel pump problem? Maybe it's been replaced.
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-23-2013, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 7,290
Views: 2,635,105
Dad in 1943
I believe this is a 1942 Harley Davidson WLA Miltary.
Dad (In picture) had just repaired the front wheel that some guy tore up while hot dogging and was afraid he’d loose his strips if his...
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Forum: Battle scooters
04-05-2013, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 444
Views: 70,388
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Forum: Thumpers
03-26-2013, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 6,503
Views: 1,574,140
Testing for Ethanol in Fuel
I know of two ways to check for ethanol in fuel. I use an aircraft fuel tester. You can get these online for about $5 or just stop by a small airport and buy one. Make sure it’s marked in ounces....
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Forum: Ride reports
02-27-2013, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 5,124
Views: 1,343,857
A Tale of Two Tales
Wow, this is long. I'm reading the first part and then come to the last part to see what's current. This is some Chapter 3. Maybe consider having a guest helmet. Charlie might just have come along...
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-09-2013, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 444
Views: 70,388
Justify??
Now that's just sad.:cry What's to justify? I have a trash can and a truck and I can't justify either one but I use both.
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Forum: Thumpers
01-15-2013, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 6,503
Views: 1,574,140
Don't Need Much
As far as how much of a bike a person needs for touring I would say about 110 cc should do it. Just ask nathanthepostman http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460631 .
I have a...
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Forum: Battle scooters
01-11-2013, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 591
Ruckus Carb
Craigincali, did you find what you needed on TotalRuckus? If not this one http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=17488 seems to be pretty good. I would think a 3 or 4 year old Ruckus...
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Forum: Battle scooters
01-01-2013, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 180
Views: 36,751
Nice Vid
Very nice vid. Thank you. What bike were you on?
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Forum: Ride reports
12-06-2012, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 3,081
Views: 1,398,231
Mr Cool
Nathan ,
You are the coolest one of the bunch and I bet the "power ranger" guy you're next to has not been through all those "Stan" countries or the Himalayas on his bike.
Arthur (Lucky peg #...
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Forum: Battle scooters
11-25-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 36,751
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
11-10-2012, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,224
Remove rust with Electrolysis
You can use electrolysis to remove rust. For example you can use a 5 gallon electrolysis tank (plastic). Use Sodium Carbonate (Arm and Hammer Washing Soda), a 12 volt motorcycle battery charger,...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-15-2012, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 6,503
Views: 1,574,140
Me Too
I want one too, if I'm not too late.
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Forum: Thumpers
10-12-2012, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 6,503
Views: 1,574,140
Pipe Bender
This is really neat. What size pipe bender is being used?
Thanks,
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2012, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 183
Views: 27,120
Yeah, thanks for the comparison.
I was...
Yeah, thanks for the comparison.
I was wondering if you had any experience with the XT250 to compare it to the Honda. Don’t even bother comparing it to the WR250R cause there just wouldn’t be...
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Forum: Battle scooters
09-22-2012, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 284
Coming back you might consider going EAST at...
Coming back you might consider going EAST at Quinton to highway 2 and going through Robbers Cave State Park area on down to highway 1/63 and then back west to Mac. Highway 2 has a couple of...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-26-2012, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 3,081
Views: 1,398,231
Weather Radar
Nate,
For your travels here in the USA you might find this useful.
http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/full_loop.php
Be sure to use http:// and NOT www.
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-18-2012, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 7,119
Keep BMW until ...
IMO, which ever scoot you get, keep your BMW until you just don’t ride it any more. Keep in mind that some of the scoots have the engine mounted to the rear swing arm and some have the engine...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-24-2012, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 46,959
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-16-2012, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 285
Views: 48,719
As far as getting both feet down I just tell...
As far as getting both feet down I just tell people you can only fall over one side at a time and that's the foot you need on the ground. Works for me on my KLR and I'm only 5'6'' on a good day. :)
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Forum: Thumpers
05-29-2012, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 10,898
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Forum: Thumpers
05-26-2012, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 46,959
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Forum: Battle scooters
10-22-2011, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,363
Owners Manual
You should be able to get the owners manual now from the Yamaha site.
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Forum: Thumpers
10-03-2011, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 9,696
Gas Tank Vent Hose
Do these FI type bikes have a vented gas tank? If so make sure your gas tank vent is still venting.
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Forum: Battle scooters
09-16-2011, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 444
Views: 70,388
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-14-2011, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 122
Views: 25,472
Doggles
Have you thought about getting him some Doggles?
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-07-2011, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,153
Double Dumb Ass
All I can say is Double Dumb Ass on you for loaning a bike to un-qualified and probably un-licensed riders. Keep that up and they will get YOU sued by someone THEY hurt.
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Forum: Hacks
03-23-2011, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,968
Dang, that's pretty neat having a Marine that...
Dang, that's pretty neat having a Marine that just so happens to be a helicopter mechanic in the family. If she can fix those things I bet she can just about fix anything.
I've been thinking...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-19-2011, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 144
Views: 10,978
Stupid Ass
You try that stupid ass trick around here with my wife and I'll track your sorry ass down and then you will only be seen on the side of a milk carton. Dumb ASS!
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Forum: Ride reports
03-09-2011, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,352
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Forum: Hacks
02-06-2011, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,917
CurtOKC, that's good to know that maybe Atomic...
CurtOKC, that's good to know that maybe Atomic Brown is still selling Urals, Steve is a good guy with good character. The Ural site just didn't have them listed anymore and the Atomic Brown web site...
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Forum: Hacks
02-06-2011, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,917
Dealers
RottVet,
That's good to know about the guy up in Locust Grove because I don't think the Atomic Brown does Urals anymore. I myself am getting close to a rig of some kind and really want the Gear...
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Forum: Hacks
01-20-2011, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 210
Views: 21,240
Neat
I bet there are many like those, but those two are yours.
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Forum: Hacks
01-19-2011, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 210
Views: 21,240
Maintenance
I have read a lot of opinions so I'm not looking for any more of those but would like to hear from those that actually have one of the newer (2008-) models.
I see a lot about the maintenance...
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Forum: Hacks
01-14-2011, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,627
The sidecars wheel should stay on.
Beemer Bob after reading this link http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439290&page=1 that shows how much work this guy put into his rig and this link...
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Forum: Face plant
01-05-2011, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 7,027
Combat Roll
My thoughts went immediately to "The Capt. Kirk Combat Roll".:rofl
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Forum: Ride reports
12-25-2010, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 1,090
Views: 278,112
Coleman Emergency Blanket
Hi guys, I don't know if you have something like these Coleman emergency blankets but they work great if you don't have heated clothing that works. For years I didn't have a heated vest and I would...
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Forum: Face plant
10-25-2010, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 657
Views: 77,068
Still Binking Your Eyes
You kinda remind of the Molly Brown character in the movie. She were tuff. Wouldn't give up. Glad your recovery has been good enough to ride again. I was off from 2004/10/20 to 2005/05/24 because...
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Forum: Face plant
10-22-2010, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,184
You Don't Know Until You Know
I've read lot of comments and opinions here and a couple of what would happen if you were in IL but I don't think you live in IL so that doesn't really matter. What does matter is that it seems that...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
10-22-2010, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,928
Good Enough
Oh yeah, don't let the doctors and PT's con you into thinking you will have a "full recovery", there ain't no such thing as full. You will always have some issues with the wrist so don't ever get...
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