Forum: Thumpers
01-23-2013, 05:34 AM
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TR 650 Panniers
Givi doesn't seem to make anything for Husky; Huskvarna is not even listed in their product search:
http://www.giviusa.com/My-motorcycle/
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Forum: Thumpers
01-22-2013, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,023
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Forum: Equipment
10-17-2012, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Santiago great in 106 degree temps
This past summer, I rode to the Midwest (Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska) during what must have been one of the absolute hottest summers on record. I wore the BMW Santiago jacket and...
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Forum: Equipment
07-13-2012, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
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Forum: Regional forums
05-08-2012, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Equipment
04-21-2012, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,735
How are the Sidi Rain Boots holding up for the...
How are the Sidi Rain Boots holding up for the long run, say 60,000+ miles/4 years? I have a pair of Canyon Explorers, that were super comfortable but got pretty fatigued on the uppers after 62k.
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Forum: Thumpers
04-13-2012, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,657
Te610
TE610 - nice one! Hard to find?
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Forum: Thumpers
04-12-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,657
My two cents
Of the bikes my vote would be for the Honda XR650L (tall) or the Suzuki 650DR: parts are plentiful, the bikes strong and reliable, and easily set up with luggage/pannier racks. Soft luggage systems...
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Forum: Equipment
04-10-2012, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 3
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Gaernes
Looked at Gaernes 4 years ago when they made the Explorer - but they stopped making it.
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Forum: Equipment
04-09-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 842
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Forum: Equipment
09-14-2011, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Womens Comfort Shell sizing/fit vs Aerostitch
An additional observation about fit:
Darien, Transit, Roadcrafters are tailored for men: wide in the shoulders and narrow in the hips. If I go up one size in any of the three to accommodate the...
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Forum: Equipment
09-12-2011, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Happy to report Comfort Shell totally waterproof
Was caught in a rain/hail squall on Deadman Summit (Sierra Nevada, US-395 s. of June Lake) 9/11/2011 at approximately 1:00pm. Was wearing the Comfort Shell suit and decided to test it by not stopping...
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Forum: Equipment
08-10-2011, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
400 watts vs 720
Looks like you're riding a 1200 and powering your Comfort Shell with an alternator that supplies plenty of power:
BMW 1200 RT/GS: 720 watts/60 amps three-phase alternator or an older model: BMW...
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Forum: Equipment
08-09-2011, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Pair with an electric jacket in cold temps
The Comfort Shell really needs to be paired with an electric jacket. It is not possible, because of the jacket's tailored cut, to fit a down jacket beneath it (at least I can't). Definitely a stylish...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-05-2011, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,428
Camping
Is the camping at Brown's on Owen's River again?
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Forum: Equipment
08-05-2011, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Elaborating on the Comfort Shell : )
With a Gerbing's (or similar brand) electric jacket underneath the Comfort Shell, this jacket should easily be able to tackle temps of 32 degrees and below (considering wind chill with light snow or...
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Forum: Equipment
08-04-2011, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 842,837
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Forum: Equipment
08-04-2011, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Women's BMW Santiago Jacket vs BMW Comfort Shell
http://www.wynnebenti.com/wb_photo/IMG_0223Ken.jpg
Me and my Santiago on the McCarthy Road, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska
I wear a 2007 BMW Santiago jacket women's size 46. Living in...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-02-2011, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 662
Views: 46,039
FYI If weather is a concern, 10% chance of...
FYI If weather is a concern, 10% chance of t-storms today near Tuolomne/Tioga, then clear for the rest of the week.
NOAA link to Yosemite: < http://tinyurl.com/3dk2gla >
It is supposed to be...
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Forum: Equipment
06-25-2011, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 21,838
TIAB lights
We have replaced and rewired the lights. Haven't completed a 300 mile trip yet where the lights worked throughout the duration.
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Forum: Equipment
06-25-2011, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 21,838
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Forum: Equipment
06-25-2011, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 21,838
License
I had to license it in California.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
05-31-2011, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 662
Views: 46,039
Dinner at Reds Meadow
Stone-meister:
If we just plan to attend the dinner, can we just show up or should we call Red's to let them know we'll be there? Or tell you? :freaky
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Forum: Equipment
06-10-2010, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 598
Thanks
Thanks for the replies! In the end, I put a new TKC 80 on the front and a new Metzler on the back and will keep the new/old ones stored in the dark for anyone who rides through Bishop and needs...
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Forum: Equipment
06-10-2010, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 21,838
Trailer-In-A-Bag Comments
I bought a TIAB based on the following claims: you can load it yourself; easily assembled and disassembled in 15 minutes (not for the mechanically challenged).
The first time I assembled it, it...
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Forum: Equipment
06-02-2010, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 598
Aged Metzler Tourance Question
Does anyone have any opinions about if it's okay to use tires that have been sitting in a garage for two years?
I have a pair of Metzlers in my garage with about 2500 miles on them. Does anyone...
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Forum: Beasts
04-30-2010, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 509
Views: 45,843
Bmw
I'm 5'10" and ride a F 650GS (and 230 CRF):norton
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2007, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,350
Bishop California
It's Bishop, California (not Canada). I like the KTM 625 EXC because it weighs about 85 pounds less than the Dakar, but the Dakar is about 4 inches lower in seat height. And it looks like it would be...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2007, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,350
2005 625 Exc
A lot of good information from all the replies -- thanks.
I am looking at a 625 EXC. It actually has EXC not SXC on the side. I can't find a 625 EXC model listed anywhere online for the year 2005...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-25-2007, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,350
2005 KTM 625 vs 2003 BMW Dakar
2005 KTM 625 vs 2003 BMW Dakar
Anyone have an opinion on the better bike? The KTM has 500 miles on it and they want $4750. The BMW I might be able to get for $5500, with 6000 miles on it. Both in...
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