Forum: Old's Cool
05-08-2013, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 279
TX Yamahas
Do NOT let the cam chains get too loose!
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Forum: The Garage
05-08-2013, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,443
Broken Stubbies
After breaking two stubbies (Because I am apparently unable to follow the directions that came with them), I have a buddy with a tire changing stand change them for me.
The Stubbies come with...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
05-08-2013, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 408
Gettysburg Visit(s)
As a child, I was there in 1963 for the 100th anniversary of the battle & was there this past March. (150th this Summer) with a couple of short visits in between.
First, see the PBS show on the...
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Forum: Road warriors
04-26-2013, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 651
Views: 42,919
The Bolt
After reading this thread for the past however may weeks it has run, I have come to this conclusion.
The Bolt is a great-looking bike. So is the Sportster.
BUT...I would not buy a bike on looks...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-26-2013, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 21,097
Views: 4,530,237
Target Fixation
My humble guess is that the rider looked at the orange barrels & was distracted just long enough so he did not lean over in time...
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Forum: Latin America
04-24-2013, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 538
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Forum: Racing
04-22-2013, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,615
SX on Speed
SX will always take a back seat to NASCAR on Speed...Whenever there is a Saturday night car race, we will watch the short version of SX on CBS the next day.
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Forum: Racing
04-16-2013, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 2,774
Views: 129,971
Cheap shots...
Wharton is a punk (Like Barcia) who will also learn when he rides with the big boys.
In the meantime he had better steer clear of Tomac!
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-15-2013, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 2,197
Views: 113,438
Passing Bicycles
As a Bicyclist as well as a motorcyclist, I can speak from both perspectives.
When on the bicycle, I always try to stay as far to the right as I can.
On the motorcycle, I always give as much...
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Forum: Beasts
04-05-2013, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 478
Yes...
I would buy one based on the old Honda CL250/305. It would rekindle memories of my 1967 CL160 "Street Scrambler", which I put a knobby on the rear & thought was an MXer. It wasn't, but I had a lot of...
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Forum: Equipment
04-03-2013, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,515
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
04-01-2013, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 186
Views: 8,446
Sounds great...
I have friends across the way in Great Barrington who also ride.
Will get in touch with you if we head up there any time soon.
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
04-01-2013, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 186
Views: 8,446
Sounds great...
I have friends across the way in Great Barrington who also ride dual sport/MX/enduro.
Will get in touch with you if we head up there soon.
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Forum: 2 smokers
03-30-2013, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 13,121
The V4 is THE bike on my Bucket List!!!!!
The V4 is THE bike on my Bucket list. I have lusted for one of these forever, but the prices are getting up there, so it probably won't happen, but I can still dream...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-30-2013, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 1,315
Views: 192,105
I have some...
I have several XS650s in various stages of build. One '81 street tracker on the road.
Great bike, made better when modified, esp suspension.
Unable to post pic as I am apparently challenged on...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-29-2013, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 145
Views: 9,108
Exciting...
I raced a '77 for a few years in the '80s.
Like the man said, the stock frame will slide, but not like a framer. Hug the rail!
Mine had the stock motor with a pipe & carb & did pretty well in the...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-29-2013, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 77,177
Views: 14,006,379
Today
Finally warm enough to get out. Started the DR 650 equipped with the FCR41 carb, using the enriching circuit, not a choke, and got in a shakedown cruise on pavement.
Pulled the blankets off the...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-25-2013, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 77,177
Views: 14,006,379
Not choked!
Thanks for the clarification, Derek. I assumed that it served the same function as a choke. All I know is that I pull out the button whenever it is cold...it starts...after the motor is warmed up, I...
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Forum: Equipment
03-25-2013, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
FOX pressure suit
I wear a FOX pressure suit under a jersy or a non-armored jacket when it is warm.
Fits great & is very comfortable in the heat.
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Forum: Thumpers
03-25-2013, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 77,177
Views: 14,006,379
My FCR41 has a choke.
BTW, the guy who is...
My FCR41 has a choke.
BTW, the guy who is selling his original carb in the Flea Market who stated that the " The pumper was not worth the trouble to set up" does not know what he is missing!
I...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-18-2013, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 512
Windshield
I bought an small MSA universal windshiled from Twisted Throttle for my DR & it bolts up to the handlebars with lots of adjustment for height & angle.
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Forum: Vendors
03-08-2013, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 607
Views: 108,284
Nice Tool
Just got mine in the mail. I CANNOT WAIT until my next flat so I can try it out! Thanks!
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Forum: Racing
03-05-2013, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 2,774
Views: 129,971
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Forum: Road warriors
02-28-2013, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 126
Views: 13,968
Mule Motorcycles
Check out Richard Pollack's "Mule Motorcyles" website if you want to see a real Triumph Street Tracker, among others.
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
02-27-2013, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 6,683
Views: 258,343
I wanted that bike
I was looking hard at this ride, but have to unload my FZ1 before I could pull the trigger. Enjoy!
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Forum: Road warriors
02-27-2013, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 126
Views: 13,968
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Forum: Thumpers
02-27-2013, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 1,384
Views: 543,972
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Forum: Road warriors
02-22-2013, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 495
Views: 29,144
Like the clothing
When I was a kid, everyone I rode with thought the HDs/BSA/Triumphs were the ultimate cycles. We all had little Hondas.
Whenever I had a chance to ride a Harley, I likened the experience to riding...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-21-2013, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 77,177
Views: 14,006,379
Starter switch
Mine did the same thing for a few times, then quit working altogether at the worst possible time. It is a poor design as the "button/lever" hangs down in harm's way. Check the kill switch & all...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
02-18-2013, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 6,683
Views: 258,343
Greetings!
Hello All:
I thought that I had previously posted to your thread, but I cannot find any record of it, so I will make another attempt.
I live near Geneseo & ride with a group of ex-racers on both...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-12-2013, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,132
Yz490
Against my better judgement, I bought an '86 YZ490 this Fall for $400. It is pretty rough, but runs & has a new top end. It needs fork seals, steering head bearings & alot of TLC.
I used to race...
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Forum: Road warriors
02-12-2013, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 8,767
Mpg
If you are that concerned about gas mileage, buy a scooter...
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Forum: Equipment
02-11-2013, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,787
Summit Bags
I have theses bags on my DR 650 & love them, I bought a set of cheap metal guards that keep the bags off the plastic/exhaust. I route the rear strap under the stock rear rack.
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Forum: Equipment
12-28-2012, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,329
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Forum: Equipment
12-28-2012, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,357
DR Seat
I bought a Seat Concepts Kit (Foam & cover) paid a shop $20 to install it & have never looked back. The stock seat was awful & I used a Suzuki low gel seat, for awhile, which was better, but the new...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-20-2012, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 16,909
MRA Windscreen
I installed a small MRA bar-mounted windscreen from Twitsed Throttle that just keeps the wind off my chest & can be tilted up/down for colder/warmer days.
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Forum: Thumpers
10-20-2012, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 109
Views: 21,750
Carb/exhaust Mods
My 2004 DR came with a cut airbox, Dynojet carb kit & stock exhaust.
I replaced the stock exhaust with an FMF Q4 & powerbomb header for less weight & more power.
The stock carb set-up was...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
10-04-2012, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 330
Riding in Old Forge NY
I am heading to Old Forge for the weekend. Can anyone give me any info on the dual sport roads in the area?
Thanks in advance.
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-09-2012, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 524
Views: 42,606
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Forum: Equipment
02-01-2012, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,727
Great Jacket
This jacket is terrific. Flows lots of air...good vents...very durable. Nice three-season jacket.
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