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Forum: Parallel Universe 01-20-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,718
Posted By tofire409
Thanks! I was hoping to find your post to get...

Thanks! I was hoping to find your post to get the accurate information/procedure...next best thing:thumbup

I was shocked at the lack of grease in the SKF "sealed" bearings. The seals were easy...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-18-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,718
Posted By tofire409
I tried to find the post where Wood Wheels showed...

I tried to find the post where Wood Wheels showed a picture of what they do. They fill the bearing up till the grease oozes out when the seals go back on. No matter the MFG!!
Forum: Vendors 12-30-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 62,236
Posted By tofire409
Sorry I missed the post, not sure what happened...

Sorry I missed the post, not sure what happened :hmmmmm

Bought mine in the beginning of June this year.

I don't know if I can add much to what has already been said, but here's my 2 cents...
...
Forum: Vendors 11-01-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 62,236
Posted By tofire409
Thanks! I ended up getting the badlands in...

Thanks!

I ended up getting the badlands in black (which goes nicely with the traverse pants) in early June. Love the jacket, didn't find it terribly hot this past summer. I thoroughly tested it...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-17-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6,644
Views: 2,000,878
Posted By tofire409
Another fall ride... ...

Another fall ride...

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409/rides/file-10.jpg
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-12-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1,439
Views: 129,005
Posted By tofire409
How much weight are you carrying? How heavy on...

How much weight are you carrying? How heavy on the throttle are you? How hot is it where you ride? Lots of variables to your question...

Some guys only get 5000km's out of a set of TKC'S (for...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-08-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1,439
Views: 129,005
Posted By tofire409
I find that they are ok...a bit squirrelly and...

I find that they are ok...a bit squirrelly and nowhere near as nice as proper knobs.
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-05-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 475
Posted By tofire409
Dual sports plus in Stoney Creek, ON, Canada ...

Dual sports plus in Stoney Creek, ON, Canada

Your location would help in narrowing where to send you :freaky
Forum: Ride reports 07-26-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 894
Views: 211,888
Posted By tofire409
Good to see you on the road again! I'm sure...

Good to see you on the road again!

I'm sure that you will end up with tons of great stories, pics and memories....glad you are sharing:clap

Stay safe!

P.S. You could checkout...
Forum: Ride reports 07-20-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,256
Posted By tofire409
It looks like this trip may provide a few pics...

It looks like this trip may provide a few pics that will worthy for another Horizon's calander :deal

Sorry to hear that the bike still has not fully recovered from Peru.....winter project?

I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-19-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6,644
Views: 2,000,878
Posted By tofire409
A few from my trip to Boston.... ...

A few from my trip to Boston....

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409/Trip%202012/file-59.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409/Trip%202012/file-52.jpg
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 07-19-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2,875
Views: 1,237,908
Posted By tofire409
I can't take credit for all of the pic's (some...

I can't take credit for all of the pic's (some are of me)...from a recent trip to Boston through the Vermont mountains.

One for Lost Rider...
...
Forum: Ride reports 07-10-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By tofire409
Up and on the road at a 9am. Got to the ferry...

Up and on the road at a 9am. Got to the ferry docks in Burlington at 10:10 and had to wait for the 10:50 ferry to cross lake champlain.
...
Forum: Ride reports 07-10-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By tofire409
Once we got into the city and didn't have to...

Once we got into the city and didn't have to drive, I loved Boston!

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409/Trip%202012/P1010518.jpg
...
Forum: Ride reports 07-10-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By tofire409
So today was the day we meet our wives in Boston....

So today was the day we meet our wives in Boston. Up early, eating by 7am

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409/Trip%202012/P1010451.jpg

It tasted better than it looks
...
Forum: Ride reports 07-10-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By tofire409
I'm back home and have time to update :clap ...

I'm back home and have time to update :clap

Some great bridges in Quebec

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409/Trip%202012/P1010401.jpg
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Forum: Ride reports 07-10-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By tofire409
I have been thinking of that...not the right...

I have been thinking of that...not the right place when alone, but I had a friend with me the entire time so it was there out of convenience.

As a firefighter we think a like :thumb
Forum: Ride reports 07-06-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By tofire409
All right now that I have some time...will try to...

All right now that I have some time...will try to catch up.

Waiting for my friend to finish work

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409/Trip%202012/P1010377.jpg

Get me off the...
Forum: Ride reports 07-05-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By tofire409
Thanks everyone! Two late nights are not...

Thanks everyone!

Two late nights are not conducive to providing very good updates...

We just woke up at the Best Western in Waterbury VT, missing a thunder storm by a minute the night before.
...
Forum: Ride reports 07-03-2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By tofire409
Toronto to Boston...the long way

My friend and I are leaving for our annual road trip this afternoon.

This time we are going to Boston via Ontario, Quebec, Vermont, North East Massachusetts. Our way home finds us going through...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-28-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By tofire409
+1 ...

+1

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=51598&rnd=05012012

under fuel supply...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-28-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,289
Posted By tofire409
I'm surprised that no one has commented on the...

I'm surprised that no one has commented on the fact that the breaklines are a "LostRider" waiting to happen...:eek1

You need a wheel faring or to re-do the breaklines so they do not get caught in...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-27-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 743
Posted By tofire409
Here's a few more things to add to your list... ...

Here's a few more things to add to your list...

Chances are the previous owner didn't crack the cases, but look at the gaskets see if there's sealant instead of gasket material, check and smell...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-26-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,718
Posted By tofire409
I must admit that I have not read every page...

I must admit that I have not read every page (gave it a good go mind you) of this thread so I apologize if the information is here...again....

Are ALL the wheel bearings a double sealed 6204?
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-17-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,439
Views: 129,005
Posted By tofire409
You have to squeeze the tabs and twist at the...

You have to squeeze the tabs and twist at the same time. One trick (found somewhere in the forums) is to get a small piece of coat hanger and put a small bend in each end to press the tabs and...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-10-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 17,332
Posted By tofire409
Hey, maybe a "Scotty" R/R cooler....you'd have...

Hey, maybe a "Scotty" R/R cooler....you'd have refill the water tank every time you fill your gas tank:D
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-06-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,439
Views: 129,005
Posted By tofire409
has anyone had to adjust the rubber anti vibe...

has anyone had to adjust the rubber anti vibe insert in the upper triple clamp? I discovered that when I dropped my bike, the bar clamp touched and marked it. The bars looked and were a bit off,...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-05-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,075
Posted By tofire409
:lol3 I can only blame the ham handed control...

:lol3 I can only blame the ham handed control that I had on the front break on a particularly easy stretch of gravel...



That's funny...the instructor of my course ended up reshaping and spray...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-05-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,075
Posted By tofire409
X-ray from Friday, healing well...now when to get...

X-ray from Friday, healing well...now when to get back on the bike? It will be very soon :evil

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409/ff8939d4.jpg
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-02-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By tofire409
The only way to truly tell if you have "damaged"...

The only way to truly tell if you have "damaged" the plates is to open it up and look at the steel and friction plates. If the cork is black and the plates are dark and shinny, then you are close to...
Forum: Thumpers 05-30-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,284
Posted By tofire409
I'm not an expert, but have you looked at the...

I'm not an expert, but have you looked at the clutch plates, springs and transmission?

I assume that the rear wheel locks up because the drive / front sprocket stops spinning.

I had an issue...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-25-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tofire409
I found that the Alt-riders (similar profile)...

I found that the Alt-riders (similar profile) touched my knees when I sat down. Just crash tested the SWmotec's, ricochet skid plate and bark busters... the only thing that broke was my clavicle...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-22-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,075
Posted By tofire409
Thanks... Yep just about... I just...

Thanks...

Yep just about...

I just landed hard/wrong. I start Physiotherapy tomorrow to help with the recovery.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-22-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,075
Posted By tofire409
The training Instructor for the GS course that I...

The training Instructor for the GS course that I was on re-bent, sanded and Tremcladed the engine guards and rear rack after he strapped my bike down on his trailer. I'm very great full that I was...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-21-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By tofire409
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409...

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/tofire409/b7cb1271.jpg
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-20-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By tofire409
3mm is WAY better than 1. If you are getting 4,...

3mm is WAY better than 1. If you are getting 4, I'd leave it. The manual does say between 1 - 3mm, it used to say 1mm, but then the clutch plates were burning up due to a lack of slack.

The...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-19-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,075
Posted By tofire409
The Dr's say that to cya... I have a feeling...

The Dr's say that to cya...

I have a feeling that I'll be on the road sooner rather than later. It happened Thursday mid morning so it's still tender but getting better. As for work, it would...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-19-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,075
Posted By tofire409
Yep and tried to ninja roll the landing...it...

Yep and tried to ninja roll the landing...it didn't work out so well :evil

I don't think that I had my arm out but it's possible.

I was doing a BMW off road training course, and they recommend...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-19-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,075
Posted By tofire409
No kidding! If I can't rack up the miles I...

No kidding!

If I can't rack up the miles I might as well rack up the post count:D
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-19-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,075
Posted By tofire409
Crash tested SW Motec engine guards and Barkbusters

So I finally had a bit of a crash...

I was at an off road training site, having a spectacular session and then too much front break ended my fun.

I was going about 10-15 km/hr on loose gravel...
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