Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-16-2013, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 8,651
Views: 722,056
i might be in...
I have no plan for tomorrow and got the day off just because. PM'd cell number. It's 0313 right now and I am having trouble sleeping so I got back up to dork around here. Call me whenever.
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Forum: Equipment
01-03-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 206
Views: 31,625
Love my Jacket
If I had not already bought my jacket i would get the package deal in a heart beat. the helmet was $100, the pants were $150 and i think the gloves were $50 (all on sale). comparitively, thats like...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-07-2012, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
fuel range
Unless I am reading it wrong it appears that other are getting close to 300 miles on tank. I hit reserve around 200 depending on riding (75 on the interstate and I'll hit reserve around 175). Is this...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
10-22-2012, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 673
My first overnighter on the bike
So I went on my first overnighter with the KLR650. ERod and another friend made an Elk Camp near the Snow Bowl Ski Resort area of Flagstaff, AZ. The ride was not that long (90miles one way) and it...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-03-2012, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
thats a good start
Was this a one eye closed with one thumb up or did you happen to use a measuring tape?
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Forum: Thumpers
10-01-2012, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
Still no answer...
Has anyone tried or willing to try to see if the OEM luggage racks are interchangable between the 07-older and 08+ KLR650's? I want to change a couple things around but dont want to buy the 08+ rack...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-11-2012, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,699
oops
I dont know how the hell I stumbled on this tread. Yes... I am a jackass. Please delete nuke or otherwise destroy the evidence moderators.
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Forum: Thumpers
09-10-2012, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,699
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
09-08-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,123
hmmmm.
I have been off work for a while and have seriuously neglected some home matters. I am still planning to go on the ride but I have a ton of stuff to do. Still a maybe.
Eddy... if I don't go...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
09-04-2012, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 726
Hello
Hello from Dewey. I have a KLR and have been doing some rides near you. Planning to go up to Crown King for beer and burgers soon. I will PM when it's time. Seems I have normally been going on...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-28-2012, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 553
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Forum: Thumpers
08-27-2012, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
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Forum: Thumpers
08-26-2012, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
luggage rack
that would be sweet. the pre 08 grab handles interfere with my saddle bags and the surface area of the top plate is smaller. it seems to be a win win if i can find one cheap. i started looking at...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-25-2012, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 10,660
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-25-2012, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 10,660
just find a little bike and go for it. i am...
just find a little bike and go for it. i am bringing home an XR100 to teach my wife on. it'll be her first bike. she has good balance, she can drive the shit out of manual tranmission car and has...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-25-2012, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 781
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Forum: Thumpers
08-25-2012, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,292
no luck searching
I searched but had no luck. Will the 08+ luggage racks for the KLR fit on the older models? It is just a bit bigger than the one on my 06 and I figured I could source one reasonably.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-15-2012, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,123
maybe
I'm in as a maybe. Will confirm this week.
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Forum: Thumpers
08-13-2012, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 4,639
Views: 908,726
I will definitely order these little guys. My...
I will definitely order these little guys. My local dealer can do the DR pegs for $21 but if I get a few things shipping is free so why not. I will still want some springs for the pegs though. No...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-09-2012, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
Holy cow!
That little bugger looks like it took a fight with roots like that!
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-09-2012, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
time off work
Unless something changes I have august 22 through September 13 off from work. I work alot so I have a ton of vacation and comp time. If you are thinking of planning a long ride I could probably...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-09-2012, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
yup
Yah I put the coordinates in my gps from the thing you sent and ut was perfect.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-09-2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
success
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg508/Licky71/gloves.jpg
169 mile loop from home and through Flag and back. Found the gloves quite easy with the GPS. I was going to go straight to the site and...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2012, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 259
days off
I generally have Wed and Thurs off and work 6am to 2pm. I am pretty flexible since I don't have any kids. Erod is off Thurs Fri Sat and is always looking for some miles as well.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
fee
I think 50% of retail sounds fair :evil
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2012, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 259
Ride tommorrow.
Heading out from my place on the SR169 at about mile marker 5 where Old Cherry Intersects. I am on a rescue mission for some gloves then went AWOL after hiding under a tree during a crazy storm. ...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2012, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
rescue misson
Well I got my new battery in today and everything seems all better so that is good. Only other little thing is my right blinkers wont blink anymore since the ride so I must need a bulb in one of...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-06-2012, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
Gloves
Yup. That looks exactly like what I remember and is pretty mush where I expected on the map. I got it plugged into the GPS and apparently I will be going on Thursday. I guess my Wednesday is for...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-06-2012, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
Eddy
Hey eddy. I'm planning to ride back through where we were hiding from the weather this wednesday. If you check your g p s let me know how far we were down the road mileage wise. Maybe I can find...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-05-2012, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
10k
I see a new reply so you must have made it home.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-05-2012, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
Calling 10k... where are you 10k
Anyone have a phone number for 10k? He stopped along the 260 (I assume to take off his tattered Poncho that was falling to peices leaving a trail) and waved me on. I waited at the Shell in Camp Verde...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-05-2012, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
wet
Fudge yes it was wet as could be in the last stretch. great otherwise.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-04-2012, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
food?
I never go anywhere without trail snacks.... I just rushed back through the thread and did not see mention of lunch stops or food. What should I expect?
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Forum: Ride reports
08-02-2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 653
pics...
hoping the two with cameras will help me out.
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Forum: Ride reports
08-02-2012, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 653
My first attempt to organize a ride
So I went on a short ride with Erod and walstibsf . Just getting to the meeting place proved to be a challenge despite the fact that I did some prep work the night prior. At any rate, after almost...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
07-31-2012, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,611
I like the idea of an annual ride especially...
I like the idea of an annual ride especially cause it is close to me. I am a little worried about rain and heat. I would vote for earlier in the year next year. You can dress for the cold. You run...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-30-2012, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 4,639
Views: 908,726
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Forum: Orange Crush
07-29-2012, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 235
delete
Already got a taker for my free part. Please delete.
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