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Forum: Orange Crush 05-16-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,621
Posted By Taurkon
Zumo 550 caved on me, therefore I went with a...

Zumo 550 caved on me, therefore I went with a Montana. Would not have replaced it had it continued to work. In other words, I agree although I think the Montana can be had for about $450, whereas...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-15-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,621
Posted By Taurkon
I read the first page, and have not gone through...

I read the first page, and have not gone through a lot of the follow up posts, but here are a few thoughts based on 5 years of owning a 990A and gearing it up...

Bash Plate: I went with an...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-15-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,621
Posted By Taurkon
You're welcome to take my 07' 990 for a test...

You're welcome to take my 07' 990 for a test drive. It's far from stock, but you will get a good feeling for what it's like to ride a 990A. Shoot me a PM and we can arrange something. This weekend...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Rockies 03-27-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By Taurkon
Nice RR and it looks like some nice roads. Any...

Nice RR and it looks like some nice roads. Any chance you have some gps tracks for it? I can likely figure out most of the roads if not based on destinations you indicated.

Cheers!
Forum: GPS Tracks - Rockies 03-23-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By Taurkon
Muchly appreciated. First glance, and they look...

Muchly appreciated. First glance, and they look good! :D
Forum: GPS Tracks - Rockies 03-18-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By Taurkon
If Idaho is so great, prove it!!!

** This is a repost. I believe I originally put it in the wrong category (GPS Tracks - West & PNW)

Hey guys, looking for some good adventure tracks for a summer trip. My wife and I ride a 990A...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-14-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 66,956
Posted By Taurkon
Igor, thanks for the fantastic pictures. I'll be...

Igor, thanks for the fantastic pictures. I'll be picking up an 1190R next year, retiring the 990A to the bike museum (not selling another single bike; gonna will em all to my grand kids eventually).
Forum: Equipment 03-06-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,576
Posted By Taurkon
I guarantee a pressure suit will fit under the...

I guarantee a pressure suit will fit under the Overland unless you are already a snug 3XXL.

I have full intentions of purchasing this set of gear as soon as it becomes available in Canada; use...
Forum: Equipment 03-06-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By Taurkon
Due to the winter weather here, I've not really...

Due to the winter weather here, I've not really been able to do much riding. However, I did get our for a quick ride a few weeks ago with all the gear. The Atlas neck brace and pressure suit (Leatt...
Forum: Thumpers 02-12-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,399
Posted By Taurkon
I can't make out if it's a 200 or greater. If...

I can't make out if it's a 200 or greater. If its a 200, I think you will be very happy with it based on your weight and riding level. My wife has a 200, and although it's too much for her (12oz...
Forum: Thumpers 02-07-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,520
Posted By Taurkon
I believe one of the bikes is running trials, the...

I believe one of the bikes is running trials, the other knobbies.


All I can say is, who says the smokers are dead? Lots of life in those simply, yet effective machines! :D
Forum: Vendors 02-05-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,048
Posted By Taurkon
I am very surprised at the negative comments...

I am very surprised at the negative comments regarding AVC. I was purchasing all my DS tires from them, as well as some of the dirt bike gear and tires. Service has always been good, and the one...
Forum: Equipment 02-05-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 936
Posted By Taurkon
What some of the others said regarding layers. ...

What some of the others said regarding layers. For a base layer, a merino wool long sleeved shirt is best imo. They absorb moisture well, they don't smell (important on long trips), and have great...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-04-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,026
Posted By Taurkon
Have not rode Baja, but my first reaction was the...

Have not rode Baja, but my first reaction was the 606/908rr combo. I am a huge fan of the MEFO's, but those knobs on the 908's work really well and you can get a lot of mileage from them if you're...
Forum: Equipment 02-04-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By Taurkon
Leatt GPX Adventure jacket

Was not able to dig much up on this piece of gear, but figured what the heck and ordered one today. I spend my time switching back and forth between adventure riding and off-road riding/racing. I...
Forum: Vendors 02-02-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 826
Posted By Taurkon
Thanks for letting the inmates know about your...

Thanks for letting the inmates know about your store. Do you have a web link? Tried a google search and found revsports.biz but the link does not work. Are you set up for online sales?

Cheers!
Forum: Thumpers 01-07-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 56,861
Posted By Taurkon
I'm not seeing much here regarding the...

I'm not seeing much here regarding the reliability of the 350EXC. I am seriously considering picking up a couple of these bikes for my wife and I for some dual sport riding, but have a few...
Forum: Thumpers 01-03-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4,003
Views: 708,795
Posted By Taurkon
Well, the Calgary bike show is this weekend and I...

Well, the Calgary bike show is this weekend and I am torn between going or not. If I go, I will be hard pressed not to pick up a 350 EXC and 500 EXC for the wife and I.

Garrett, to you haul your...
Forum: Thumpers 12-21-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,035
Posted By Taurkon
Interesting, but I do question if this opinion is...

Interesting, but I do question if this opinion is based on experience. My wife had ZERO dirt experience, and about 3 years or 30,000km of experience riding an adventure bike. Her first dirt bike...
Forum: Thumpers 12-21-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,984
Posted By Taurkon
Congrats on the new ride. I've really been...

Congrats on the new ride. I've really been looking hard a couple new bikes, either a pair of 690's or a 500 exc and 350 exc for the wife and I to ride when not on the adventure bikes.

Any...
Forum: Thumpers 12-19-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,035
Posted By Taurkon
I'd say all the suggestions are good ones (XT,...

I'd say all the suggestions are good ones (XT, XR, XL, or DR's) but one thing to keep in mind with the criteria that was identified...

Small, light, and cheap....

Not sure you are really going...
Forum: Thumpers 12-19-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By Taurkon
Question This is the same debate I seem to have with...

This is the same debate I seem to have with myself every few months. I currently own a 990A and my wife rides an F650GS. Almost all our trips are a minimum of 300-400 km's, and at least once a...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-07-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3,227
Views: 715,524
Posted By Taurkon
Here is a link to a German review of the bike. ...

Here is a link to a German review of the bike. Use the Google translator (or any translator) to read it in English.
...
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By Taurkon
Not sure why you would look at the SX version. ...

Not sure why you would look at the SX version. You forgot that it also does not have a kick start... just a push button.

I am a 2T fan but if I were seriously looking at a 4T bike, i'd be...
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,332
Posted By Taurkon
My wife did not start riding until 38. She...

My wife did not start riding until 38. She bought a Kawasaki Versys and sold it after a year for a 2010 BMW F650GS. Here are the key take aways we have learned:

1. Be honest with each other. ...
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By Taurkon
Lol, that's what I was thinking. I went down on...

Lol, that's what I was thinking. I went down on an unmaintained, badly rutted gravel road doing about 60mph a few months ago, and immediately popped up and got back onto the bike. Riding about 5...
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By Taurkon
Hmm, I likely have over 20,000 km of gravel and...

Hmm, I likely have over 20,000 km of gravel and quad track on my 990A, with an additional 30,000km on the tarmac. I've used every grade of gas (there is a wire to pull for low octane under the...
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,920
Posted By Taurkon
Half the torque when displacement is half that of...

Half the torque when displacement is half that of a 2T. Not true when comparing apples to apples and displacement is the same. DFI will also increase the efficiency of the engine, translating into...
Forum: Face plant 07-17-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 19,701
Posted By Taurkon
I had no idea what ABATE was, so I googled it and...

I had no idea what ABATE was, so I googled it and found this ABATE of Michigan website.

http://www.abateofmichigan.org/HelmetLawInfo.htm

Second sentence on the home page reads "Although ...
Forum: Canada 06-24-2012, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By Taurkon
Woot! I'm on it.

Woot! I'm on it.
Forum: Canada 06-20-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By Taurkon
plated Husaberg TE250... maybe

Hey guys,

Bought a 2012 Husaberg TE250 and registered it today in my home province of Alberta. They did not have the Husaberg in the system so they entered it manually. When I was reviewing the...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-31-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 16,635
Views: 6,245,041
Posted By Taurkon
Continental Divide pics from September, 2011. ...

Continental Divide pics from September, 2011. Definitely lacking the artsy skills of some of ya, but these are the captured memories that will last a life time. This was a two week ride with my...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-31-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By Taurkon
Just the fuel pump on my 07' at 1k km. I...

Just the fuel pump on my 07' at 1k km. I currently have ~50k km on the bike and found it rock solid reliable.
Forum: Thumpers 05-31-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By Taurkon
Seriously then Christian, can you provide a...

Seriously then Christian, can you provide a googlemap location (or any details) where you are located. My wife and I are looking for some good adventures next year for our 25th anniversary and...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-31-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,371
Posted By Taurkon
Here was the original thread I started last year....

Here was the original thread I started last year. Might have some useful info in it for ya.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725337&highlight=Delamination
Forum: Orange Crush 05-31-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,708
Posted By Taurkon
Was reading another thread regarding delamination...

Was reading another thread regarding delamination of the MEFO's and thought I'd just follow up on this one. My MEFO Super Explorer was finally replaced by "A Vicious Cycle" after a brief voice...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-30-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,371
Posted By Taurkon
Hey guys, I had a MEFO delaminate last September...

Hey guys, I had a MEFO delaminate last September during a two week road trip that left me stranded for a few days. When I have a sec, I'll dig up the old thread I posted here. I had the same...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-30-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,746
Posted By Taurkon
Say no more!

Say no more!
Forum: Orange Crush 05-30-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By Taurkon
Worthy plug. I've purchased from Ken and he was...

Worthy plug. I've purchased from Ken and he was fantastic to deal with.
Forum: Orange Crush 05-30-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,746
Posted By Taurkon
I don't get it. A 14' trailer and you can't get...

I don't get it. A 14' trailer and you can't get two bikes in it? I've a 16' trailer with cabinets, a fold down queen bed, all my camping gear, and I can get my 990A, a BMW F650GS, and two KTM XC...
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