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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. Today, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6,809
Views: 1,703,420
Posted By Ironwood
L vs R

I rode an XL before I bought my XRR. I was never more bored in my life. It will get you to a destination but you might fall asleep on the way.
Forum: Beasts Today, 01:39 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 69,260
Posted By Ironwood
Sorry about the color...

Sorry about the color...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,882
Posted By Ironwood
IMHO tall is not good, it is a necessary evil....

IMHO tall is not good, it is a necessary evil. Now I have to ask you, why are you throwing your pivot leg out at all? I reserve that motion as a last ditch recovery. I figured out a while ago the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4,335
Views: 670,044
Posted By Ironwood
Cdi's will do that sometimes. Get a spare and...

Cdi's will do that sometimes. Get a spare and carry it with you and it will never happen again.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-17-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6,809
Views: 1,703,420
Posted By Ironwood
Whatever...I did like seeing that TDM. Keep them...

Whatever...I did like seeing that TDM. Keep them coming.
Forum: The Garage 05-17-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 948
Posted By Ironwood
But...when the tree or limb is obviously dead or...

But...when the tree or limb is obviously dead or diseased than it is considered negligence and the neighbors insurance would then have to cover it. The act of god was the tree dying not it falling....
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-17-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 6,111
Posted By Ironwood
Whatever you do, don't take Gosner. It could get...

Whatever you do, don't take Gosner. It could get worse than Ashwood road and harder to extricate yourself.
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,360
Posted By Ironwood
955 Tiger

I ride my '01 tiger 955i in some amazing places with good results. And it eats highway for breakfast. $3000 invested so far but about to drop another $1000 in a rear shock. So for that kind of money...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-11-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7,165
Sticky: PNW Flea Market
Views: 1,746,285
Posted By Ironwood
Xr650r

Local Loaded XR650R going up for sale. Loads of extras including wheels with DS tires. Totally adventurized to hard core standards. It has a Baja Design DS kit installed by an anal marine electrician...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-11-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 402
Posted By Ironwood
Ochocos

We just crossed the Ochocos last week and there were just North facing drifts at 6000' . Nothing below 5800".
Forum: The Garage 04-24-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,475
Posted By Ironwood
Thats funny, I have done hundreds and never a...

Thats funny, I have done hundreds and never a broken tap. I can hold a drill steadier than I can a tap handle. Don't over tighten the chuck and you will be fine. If it starts to slip in the chuck,...
Forum: The Garage 04-23-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,475
Posted By Ironwood
As long as you don't tighten the chuck, it works...

As long as you don't tighten the chuck, it works well. But I always use a
good cutting fluid.
Forum: The Garage 04-23-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,475
Posted By Ironwood
Cordless drill

I sometimes chuck the tap in a cordless drill with just snugging the chuck. It allows you to get steady pressure and a good angle on the tap. If it gets too tight it will slip in the chuck. And it is...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-14-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,443
Posted By Ironwood
Does anyone know how the snowmelt is progressing...

Does anyone know how the snowmelt is progressing in SE Oregon. It is time for rubber to hit the road.

Joe
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4,335
Views: 670,044
Posted By Ironwood
Neduro

Ned, can you elaborate a bit on why you pre fer the 450? Joe
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-25-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,216
Posted By Ironwood
Where is that Ho Tub / Spring in the pic?

Where is that Ho Tub / Spring in the pic?
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17,077
Views: 1,813,428
Posted By Ironwood
Chain Slack

I didn't see it mentioned in this latest discussion so here goes. Rotate the assembly and you will see some variation in the amount of slack from sprockets not being perfectly round. Find the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,246
Posted By Ironwood
Ride Freak

How does that XR4 cdi effect the starting?
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,246
Posted By Ironwood
Riding Bare Ass....

It would make better riders out of all of us!
Forum: The Garage 03-19-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 897
Posted By Ironwood
And just how would you make the threaded cones?

And just how would you make the threaded cones?
Forum: Ride reports 03-17-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,911
Posted By Ironwood
Great Area, Great Report. That sand takes a...

Great Area, Great Report. That sand takes a little getting used to. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Thumpers 03-17-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ironwood
The temperature in the can will be around 1400 f....

The temperature in the can will be around 1400 f. Well below the melting point of steel. Loud pipes close trails.
Forum: Thumpers 03-14-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4,335
Views: 670,044
Posted By Ironwood
Old Cam info.

I have the '08 450 exc with the original camshaft. What I have found is that the valve settings need to be at the tighter end of the adj. range to really have a chance to work. When that happens on...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-21-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 16,097
Posted By Ironwood
Cerro Gordo Roads

We are coming down on the first of March. Does anyone know the condition of the roads into Cerro Gordo? We will lileky hit it from Lee flat.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 01-19-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,347
Posted By Ironwood
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg194/trailride...

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg194/trailrider383/South%20Fork%20Reservoir%202012/SouthForkReservoir2012125.jpg

I think this is called Camp Lamoille. It is owned by the lion's club and is...
Forum: Thumpers 01-17-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,048
Posted By Ironwood
Did you ride your Challenge 2-up? If so then how...

Did you ride your Challenge 2-up? If so then how did it work for you? Joe
Forum: Beasts 01-13-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 69,260
Posted By Ironwood
Off the graphics, they are ugly anyway. A good...

Off the graphics, they are ugly anyway. A good looking woman does not require makeup.

I love '01. It will do almost anything. Great bike.
Forum: The Garage 01-12-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By Ironwood
I would fix it. I would cut a 4" wide Oak board...

I would fix it. I would cut a 4" wide Oak board with a radius slightly smaller than the inside radius of the rim. Use a suitably large hammer, about 3 to 4 lbs. and smack it good. If you want to get...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 01-11-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6,809
Views: 1,703,420
Posted By Ironwood
You read the write-up/build-up to the bike and...

You read the write-up/build-up to the bike and then you see the pictures. LOL, it is a basket case. A nice one granted, but still a basket case. It is no surprise to me that it is still for sale.
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 17,077
Views: 1,813,428
Posted By Ironwood
I usually stay on the sidelines, but posting that...

I usually stay on the sidelines, but posting that is just dumb.

I did your search as you suggested and got 29,700 hits. Sounds impressive, eh?

And then I did the same search substituting Baja...
Forum: Vendors 12-29-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,334
Posted By Ironwood
G650X Challenge

What is available to the G650X Challenge, front and rear? Joe
Forum: Orange Crush 12-24-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,429
Posted By Ironwood
So Collins, is that a rotax engine? It is a good...

So Collins, is that a rotax engine? It is a good looking bike. I am going to replace my XRR at some point. I know that KTM is an attractive option, but not everyone understands that the XRR is not...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 11-29-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,256
Posted By Ironwood
My granddaughter was a Shriner Baby and was until...

My granddaughter was a Shriner Baby and was until she turned 18. You will never convince me that anything but good comes from those goofy guys. Come'on, this is about the children.
Forum: Ride reports 11-25-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By Ironwood
We rode thru there in August. Much prettier in...

We rode thru there in August. Much prettier in September. WOW
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-11-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 635
Posted By Ironwood
Do you need to stay in that corridor? The reason...

Do you need to stay in that corridor? The reason I ask is there are many nice areas to the south and east of you that would have a lot better weather.
Forum: The Garage 09-01-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,585
Posted By Ironwood
An ozonator will oxidize the smoke on the surface...

An ozonator will oxidize the smoke on the surface and penetrate to a degree. It will kill the smoke smell in a few weeks. Fire restoration people use them extensively. I keep a couple around for...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-08-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 909
Posted By Ironwood
I believe that viewpoint is called Cape Horn. One...

I believe that viewpoint is called Cape Horn. One of my sisters lives right around the corner.
Forum: Ride reports 06-08-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,491
Posted By Ironwood
Respecting Our History

Great Job Guys. It is a special place and deserves special recognition. Thanks, Joe
Forum: Thumpers 06-04-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,040
Posted By Ironwood
I ran the TerraFlex and it was not a good...

I ran the TerraFlex and it was not a good experience. It also wore out quickly. Total POS. I try to run the Maxxis Desert IT now. Dependable and reasonable wear. It is likely you will be finishing on...
Forum: Ride reports 06-02-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,393
Posted By Ironwood
Hey Sam, I'm not sure the bikes are getting...

Hey Sam, I'm not sure the bikes are getting heavier, but I know I am. So I built a set of crash bars for my '01 Tiger that won't let it lay down. Just sits there at an extreme angle ready to stand...
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