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Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 07:43 PM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Have you done yours yet? I watched the Rocky...

Have you done yours yet? I watched the Rocky Mountain ATV's videos on changing fork sealshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0dLM_IoIOQ&list=FLQhV95i5-Hmi3fttrWqaE4g&index=37

Although my seals aren't...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 11:28 AM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Anyone know what size "mm" forks we have? I'm...

Anyone know what size "mm" forks we have? I'm looking to pick up Motion Pro Fork Seal Bullet to help assist me doing my fork oil change.
Forum: Americas 03-29-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
I'm carrying a tent,but my bag keeps me kind of...

I'm carrying a tent,but my bag keeps me kind of warm inside my tent to around 32F- out side of the tent at 32F I froze:lol3
Forum: Americas 03-29-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
Oldtrucks, so do you think if my sleeping bag can...

Oldtrucks, so do you think if my sleeping bag can get me down to 32 F -I'll be o'k for the entire trip? I understand you can't predict a fluke cold snap,but if I can expect mostly 40's at night(as...
Forum: Thumpers 03-28-2013, 03:10 PM
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Posted By leftystrat62
Can you explain this more-"roll over in corners"....

Can you explain this more-"roll over in corners". Does it do that on both street & dirt? I'm was just about to buy my first set of tires for it and was going to go with: 606's rear-120/90-18, front...
Forum: Americas 03-28-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
I'm trying to arrive in CO the end of Aug.; and...

I'm trying to arrive in CO the end of Aug.; and plan to be out of UT probably Sept 8th-ish. If I continue on the TAT with no other detours and plan on camping,would I be right in preparing for...
Forum: Americas 03-24-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
Little Wan

Hey Little Wan, how long is Cat Canyon? Is that section in NV?
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 37,520
Posted By leftystrat62
Hey P Phil, just found your RR,scanned thru your...

Hey P Phil, just found your RR,scanned thru your pictures-very nice-now I look forward to reading it. Quick question- did you have Sam's gps tracks as well as his roll charts? If you used both-how...
Forum: Americas 03-19-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
Heck from what you just said, your "in the...

Heck from what you just said, your "in the know":lol3 Seriously,I'm almost up to your speed,but it took me a long time to get there,with lot's of reading and asking for lot's of help on forums....
Forum: Americas 03-18-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
I'll second Abenteuerfahrer, it has been a steep...

I'll second Abenteuerfahrer, it has been a steep learning curve for me with my Montana. I'd spend as MUCH time with it as possible (in your car & on the bike) to work the kinks out . I have the 100k...
Forum: Americas 03-08-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
Not sure if that question was for me? If it was,...

Not sure if that question was for me? If it was, I'm leaving this Aug from R.I. on my WR250R,then ship it back from OR.
Forum: Americas 03-07-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
If someone chimes in on their costs,can you also...

If someone chimes in on their costs,can you also comment on actual prices paid for camping. Here in New England it's usually around $21 per night at a tent site that has bathrooms,water,and usually...
Forum: Ride reports 03-05-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 17,591
Posted By leftystrat62
ooh,just stumbled onto this one-looks like a good...

ooh,just stumbled onto this one-looks like a good read
Forum: GS Boxers 03-03-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,358
Posted By leftystrat62
sounds like someone needs some off road riding ...

sounds like someone needs some off road riding training so he can handle the big boys bike:lol3
Forum: Ride reports 02-25-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 49,408
Posted By leftystrat62
Hey DP, I'm just tuning in for the first...

Hey DP,
I'm just tuning in for the first time(so don't anyone tell me how it ends:lol3) and absolutely love all the different bikes on this trip. I own two of them,and the other two I've always...
Forum: Americas 02-19-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
I've got a GSA, and have ridden some very...

I've got a GSA, and have ridden some very challenging trails that were truly dirt bike trails with it. After a while I slowly stayed away from those trails because I knew(from experience) I'd be in...
Forum: Americas 02-19-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
College student with a 950:eek1 , I was lucky...

College student with a 950:eek1 , I was lucky just to drive my parents chevy:lol3
Forum: Americas 02-19-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
I'm considering riding the BRP getting down to TN...

I'm considering riding the BRP getting down to TN ,but wondered if the highway would save much more time-what's your thoughts? I've ridden little sections a few times on my road bike,and know it can...
Forum: Americas 02-19-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
One of the inmates who said he had 20 yrs off...

One of the inmates who said he had 20 yrs off road racing experience pm'd me last night with a response to a question I had about using a KTM 500EXC for the trip. He basically warned me about weight...
Forum: Ride reports 02-17-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 70,029
Posted By leftystrat62
due for a bump as the best RR on ADV

due for a bump as the best RR on ADV
Forum: Americas 02-16-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
O'k so I've been reading a bit about the KTM...

O'k so I've been reading a bit about the KTM 500EXC-very dangerous. My first priority is to ride the TAT this year,and I will. I do have my bike up for sale,but I honestly don't think it will be...
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 713,556
Posted By leftystrat62
Sorry if this has already been answered,but I'm...

Sorry if this has already been answered,but I'm just starting to read through this thread and wondered just how much weight can I expect to carry on this bike if I used your racks. I have a WR250R...
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 35,759
Views: 6,085,378
Posted By leftystrat62
Just pm'd you

Just pm'd you
Forum: Thumpers 02-12-2013, 05:32 PM
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Views: 6,085,378
Posted By leftystrat62
you can see this over in the Flea Mkt. for sale<a...

you can see this over in the Flea Mkt. for sale<a href="http://s853.beta.photobucket.com/user/leftystrat62/media/DSCN1254_zps89c36a65.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-11-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4,422
Views: 191,320
Posted By leftystrat62
Who/where is the dealer selling the EXC 500?

Who/where is the dealer selling the EXC 500?
Forum: Americas 02-08-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
They do touch a little,but I think the trade off...

They do touch a little,but I think the trade off will be worth it. I will probably store my freeze dried food & other food in those.
Forum: Americas 02-08-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,653
Posted By leftystrat62
This I believe will be my new set up. Tank...

This I believe will be my new set up. Tank panniers allow me to carry a smaller duffle bag out back.<a href="http://s853.beta.photobucket.com/user/leftystrat62/media/DSCN2089_zps9fb5e45b.jpg.html"...
Forum: Thumpers 02-07-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 84,844
Posted By leftystrat62
How do you find out if you state allows you to...

How do you find out if you state allows you to register the XCW?
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-07-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4,422
Views: 191,320
Posted By leftystrat62
Wow,that's a great price-what dealer has that?

Wow,that's a great price-what dealer has that?
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 35,759
Views: 6,085,378
Posted By leftystrat62
From my actual experience : you need a radiator...

From my actual experience : you need a radiator guard as mine is actually a little bent right now-with out it I would have been screwed; I purposely ran my 4.7 gal tank dry and it get's nearly all...
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 35,759
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Posted By leftystrat62
I bought the bike with all the "typical" mods you...

I bought the bike with all the "typical" mods you read about on this thread as well the 290 Athena kit already installed;giving me an average of about 55 mpg so for me the 4.7 gal allowed me to go...
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 35,759
Views: 6,085,378
Posted By leftystrat62
Have had no issues with my 4.7 gal tank except...

Have had no issues with my 4.7 gal tank except that brass bolt getting struck and leaking fuel. I did read of others bending the rad. guard to fit,but I knew the guy in town welded aluminum so I felt...
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 35,759
Views: 6,085,378
Posted By leftystrat62
I used 2 -5/8" spacers from hardware store. I've...

I used 2 -5/8" spacers from hardware store. I've used it for a year and crashed on it many times-rack still holding up. This is actually why I did it in the first place.
<a...
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 35,759
Views: 6,085,378
Posted By leftystrat62
I've got the 4.7 gal. on my 2010. Did need to do...

I've got the 4.7 gal. on my 2010. Did need to do a little mod to the radiator guard so I'd be sure it wouldn't rub the big tank. Had a guy in town modify the bracket so the angle was different &...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-05-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 4,422
Views: 191,320
Posted By leftystrat62
I'm not ready any time soon,but then again that's...

I'm not ready any time soon,but then again that's what I said before I purchased my last 2 bikes:wink:
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-05-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 4,422
Views: 191,320
Posted By leftystrat62
I thought these just came out in 2012? Is that...

I thought these just came out in 2012? Is that your Pachaug bike? I really like my WR as a great dual sport,but would like to get a plated DIRT bike as well-this looks like it would fit that bill...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-03-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4,422
Views: 191,320
Posted By leftystrat62
Now that's something I'd love to purchase...

Now that's something I'd love to purchase next.:tb
Got one of them Rob?
Forum: Ride reports 02-01-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,187
Posted By leftystrat62
Thanks for the link:thumb I'd definitely love to...

Thanks for the link:thumb I'd definitely love to ride something like this-that's the type of riding that appeals to me the most. . Just so dang hard to find that right riding partner who shares the...
Forum: Ride reports 01-31-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,187
Posted By leftystrat62
Is there somewhere that I'd be able to find these...

Is there somewhere that I'd be able to find these tracks?
Forum: Ride reports 01-30-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,187
Posted By leftystrat62
Great videos,and awesome set up for camping. I'm...

Great videos,and awesome set up for camping. I'm curious if this is a ride you guys put together,or are there gps tracks out there that you acquired and are following? Can't wait for more:clap
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