Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-12-2013, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 175
Views: 5,755
Hey guys, just happened to catch this thread....
Hey guys, just happened to catch this thread. Can't believe I didn't notice it earlier. I live in Advance, was living in "the Dash." Commute daily on my KLR 650. Also looking for some dirt roads...
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Forum: Americas
04-25-2013, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 319
Views: 20,419
True and I'm sure it depends on the bike. I did...
True and I'm sure it depends on the bike. I did ask one KLR rider that took his and he said he brought a highway sprocket and a trail sprocket but never switched to the trail one. But I don't know...
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Forum: Americas
04-25-2013, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 319
Views: 20,419
Okay thanks.. I'm just seeing if somebody has...
Okay thanks.. I'm just seeing if somebody has done it on the 16t and how it went. If I need to switch to a 14, I was looking at doing it in Oklahoma before the climbs start. Thats what I've read on...
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Forum: Americas
04-25-2013, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 319
Views: 20,419
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Forum: Americas
04-25-2013, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 319
Views: 20,419
August TAT
Slowly getting my 2012 KLR ready and hope to do the TAT this summer. Just a quick question for now. Is it possible to do the TAT on a 16t front sprocket? I've heard differing opinions. Just...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-10-2013, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
Hey guys. I want to get the Trail Tech Digital...
Hey guys. I want to get the Trail Tech Digital Stryker Gauge for my 2012 KLR. Does anyone have this device on their KLR? And if you do, how did you mount it? Also any opinions if it's a good device...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-29-2013, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
Thanks for all of the info and advice guys. ...
Thanks for all of the info and advice guys. Okay. Here's the last one I have. This one I think is the best (or worst depending on how you look at it). All of you have a safe and fun weekend. :D
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-29-2013, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-29-2013, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
03-28-2013, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 483
Views: 135,705
Creek Crossing on the KLR
Still new to the off roading but found this path and wanted to check it out. This creek was deeper than I thought and it could have ended badly but I made it through. Yay!
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-28-2013, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
This is Today
Okay. This is on the way home from work. Its three lanes but you must exit the right lane before it becomes two. The tractor trailer is in the right lane. I'm in the middle. Nothing in the left lane....
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-28-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-28-2013, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-28-2013, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-27-2013, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
My merge
Okay. This is what I was talking about. Please tell me if I'm in the wrong. Notice no cars at all in the left lane. The guy just didn't want to move over. And it appears that he speeds up as I...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-27-2013, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
No, it wasn't all that simple. I have it on...
No, it wasn't all that simple. I have it on camera (I always ride with my GOPRO). Let me edit it and see if I can learn to post vids on here (photobucket seems to not work the last time I posted...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-27-2013, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,638
Merging...
I have short merge lane onto the two lane interstate on my daily commute to work. I try to speed up quickly and to get up to speed limit before approaching. Being that I ride a KLR, that can take...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-29-2013, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 750
Views: 92,412
I was 30. Dad had an old 78 Honda 550 that ran...
I was 30. Dad had an old 78 Honda 550 that ran but was just sitting there in the garage not being used. Practiced around the neighborhood and like it (getting no faster than 3rd gear maybe). Took...
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Forum: Equipment
01-21-2013, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 687
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Forum: Equipment
01-21-2013, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 687
Proper Gear for Water Crossings
I'm new to the dual sport riding and I took my KLR through a rather deep creek over the weekend. I made it out just fine (after some heavy throttling). But my boots totally filled up with some lovely...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-17-2013, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 124
Views: 5,596
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-17-2013, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 557
Views: 48,441
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
01-10-2013, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 401
Moving to Salt Lake City...
I hope sometime between April and June. I'm working in the Northeast area and was wondering any of you know some good mechanics/dealerships to check out for my KLR 650. And, if you happen to know...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-07-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,437
Glenn Heggstadt (sp) book and this episode are...
Glenn Heggstadt (sp) book and this episode are good. When they did the recreation. They had him on the BMW 650 but he was riding a KLR 650 when he took the trip. Don't know why they changed that for...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-23-2012, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
Thanks. I'll definately put that on the list. ...
Thanks. I'll definately put that on the list. It's weird though being that this bike isn't as old so could be a defect which should be covered under the warranty. On another note, I put some fuel...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-19-2012, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
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Forum: Thumpers
12-18-2012, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
Water in the Air Box and Carb
Hey guys, My 2012 has 4000 miles on it and I just tested it a month ago through some off roading. I'm very much a novice at this but I'm learning. Anyway, I made it through a deep water crossing (it...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
12-10-2012, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,140
October 2010
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Hawaii was the last state I took my 2002 Honda Shadow 750 to. And after a lot of logistical research, I was able to ship it to Oahu and...
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Forum: Trip Planning
10-25-2012, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Rotopax the way to go
I drove a Honda Shadow 750 all over the US and Canada for 8 years and would strap a one or two gallon portable Walmart plastic cans on the back luggage rack. My tank was only 3.5 gallons and I would...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-22-2012, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,716
Also from the foothills of NC
For 9 years I rode to work year around on my Honda Shadow wearing a leather jacket in chaps. Just added gloves and assorted warmer gear when the temp was below 40. With my KLR, I purchased a two...
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Forum: Equipment
10-16-2012, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,389
Ordered a roadcrafter suit back in September....
Ordered a roadcrafter suit back in September. It's a two piece and wasn't really sure what size to get so they sent me the size they recommended to try on. I was charged for it which I had no problem...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-08-2012, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 557
Views: 48,441
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
Hey guys, working on some farkles for my 2012...
Hey guys, working on some farkles for my 2012 KLR. I've followed this thread and the KLR Modifications thread for some ideas. Took them to my bike shop and asked them about it. The question I have is...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-12-2012, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
Thanks. I ordered one of these last night. That...
Thanks. I ordered one of these last night. That will give me more of a platform because I do plan on doing some off roading in the future (TAT for one). Will also get the LED lights too. Can't wait...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-11-2012, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
Top Box Placement
Hey guys. Just got my 2012 KLR and wanted some input on where to install my top box I got from Happy Trails. I'm not the most mechanically inclined so drilling the holes and installing this thing...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-04-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,699
Done deal
Meh. Well. 5800. I suck at this. And they are delivering to me at no extra charge. Did call 4 areas within a 150 mile radius of me. Was looking for any KLRs used or not from 09 to 12 in any design...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-03-2012, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,699
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Forum: Thumpers
09-03-2012, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,699
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Forum: Ride reports
09-01-2012, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 7,850
It was an amazing death
Well. This is it. Left yeterday morning went about 100 miles down the road. Bike was running great. Destination Oral, SD. So looking forward to gettting a photo with that town sign. Alas. After...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-30-2012, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 7,850
In Butte, MT
Montana is becoming one of my favorite states. Maybe it's because I come through here when it's a decent weather day. Since my friend had to work I had to get up at 6 and was able to leave at 7. ...
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