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Forum: Equipment 05-09-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,819
Posted By Smopho
I like the fact that a) it can self charge and it...

I like the fact that a) it can self charge and it has good battery life, and b) it will run any Android app which means all of the other auto routing GPS and weather radar apps would work on it. I...
Forum: Equipment 05-09-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 31,249
Posted By Smopho
Did you first pull out the liners over the ear...

Did you first pull out the liners over the ear holes? Per the video on the Neotech on Revzilla, the ear pads remove and their are molded in recesses expliclty there for speaker mounting. The ear...
Forum: Equipment 05-09-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,201
Posted By Smopho
There was a guy on the Harley forums who sold a...

There was a guy on the Harley forums who sold a leather vest with pop up air deflectors, he called it a Jack's flaps vest. I got one as a beta tester, and it really worked. You can get an idea of...
Forum: Equipment 05-09-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 244
Posted By Smopho
Adventure/outdoor designed Android Tablet.

Saw this on FB and thought darn this would be cool on my Tiger800xc. They're shooting for an August Ship date. I really like the idea of a solar panel on the back to self charge, and it will run...
Forum: Beasts 04-25-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 937
Posted By Smopho
Check the easy stuff first. The seller may have...

Check the easy stuff first. The seller may have changed the oil to help it sell, and perhaps the oil drain plug or oil filter is loose. But....I've got to wonder if it is oil at all. From the...
Forum: Beasts 03-30-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,015
Posted By Smopho
Last fall I bought a 2012 Tiger XC used at the...

Last fall I bought a 2012 Tiger XC used at the dealer with about 3200 miles on it for $10K even. IT came with HB panniers and mounts and an SW Motech tail rack, heated grips, and engine guard bars. ...
Forum: Vendors 03-20-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 14,582
Posted By Smopho
Sorry for the late reply, I had completely...

Sorry for the late reply, I had completely forgotten about this thread and did not subscribe. I'll take an extra and have payed via paypal if you still have them.
Forum: Thumpers 03-17-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 26,453
Posted By Smopho
Deleted my post, it adds no value.

Deleted my post, it adds no value.
Forum: Ride reports 03-14-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 206,385
Posted By Smopho
Be aware that Spring break is in full swing and...

Be aware that Spring break is in full swing and South Padre to Galveston is going to be full of drunken college kids and campgrounds will be full. I suggest an alternative, riding east into the...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-07-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 35,886
Posted By Smopho
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8195/8443231072_c4c7...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8195/8443231072_c4c71b3fac_b.jpg
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-24-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 196
Posted By Smopho
Central Tx Vintage/Modern Dirt Flat Track racing March 2nd

Saturday March 2nd there will be vintage and modern dirt (1/4mile) flat track racing in Killeen. You can find more info here: http://www.texasthunder.com/

If you want regular updates about...
Forum: Vendors 02-21-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 14,582
Posted By Smopho
I'm in for one, Tiger 800xc abs

I'm in for one, Tiger 800xc abs
Forum: Beasts 02-21-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4,019
Views: 582,582
Posted By Smopho
Nice looking panniers. How about a pic of the...

Nice looking panniers. How about a pic of the backside where they mount?
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-21-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 35,886
Posted By Smopho
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8351/8443232228_fa1d...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8351/8443232228_fa1dc6afb3_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8082/8443227346_0c4449c948_b.jpg

Triumph Tiger 800XC
Forum: Road warriors 02-05-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,518
Posted By Smopho
I alternate, sometimes in the same day, between a...

I alternate, sometimes in the same day, between a Road Glide and Tiger 800. You get used to it quickly, just initiate the right turn before you start braking, which you should be doing anyway. It...
Forum: Road warriors 02-05-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 293,951
Posted By Smopho
It'll never happen......

I'd love to see a nuevo retro- Bonneville styling with the motor from the Tiger 800 AND shaft drive. Gear it with a wide ratio 6 speed instead of the tiger's tight little box so you can turn 4K rpm...
Forum: Beasts 02-05-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 277,646
Posted By Smopho
My 800xc in Central TX

At Lake Buchanan this past weekend. 75 Degrees in Central TX, this is our best riding season now.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/smopho/sets/72157632679938857/ <<more here
More Here

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Forum: Road warriors 11-19-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,749
Posted By Smopho
Kind of irrelevant to a thread about Dynas as...

Kind of irrelevant to a thread about Dynas as they have a totally different motor, transmission, and frame.
Forum: Road warriors 11-19-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,419
Posted By Smopho
Yeah, it's more like 1930's aircraft technology,...

Yeah, it's more like 1930's aircraft technology, until they added fuel injection to the vtwins anyway:rofl
Forum: Beasts 11-19-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,237
Posted By Smopho
Install instructions for Triumph branded Farkles.

A good Reference for potential farklers using factory parts is this website with the installation instructions for all the Triumph accessory parts: http://triumphinstructions.com/
Forum: The Garage 11-18-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,436
Posted By Smopho
You can buy a hand creme called "Barrier Creme"...

You can buy a hand creme called "Barrier Creme" that prevents resins and toxins from being absorbed through your skin. You put it on under gloves. All the boat builders that work with poly or epoxy...
Forum: The Garage 11-18-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 87,568
Posted By Smopho
White lead was not a thread locker, it is a high...

White lead was not a thread locker, it is a high solid paint that can build up a surface and tighten clearances.
Forum: Road warriors 11-18-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,419
Posted By Smopho
On the plus side, it's super easy to inspect the...

On the plus side, it's super easy to inspect the tensioners by pulling off the engine right side cam cover. On some touring models you also have to remove the right hand pipe and footboard. You can...
Forum: Road warriors 11-12-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,957
Posted By Smopho
I went from a KLR650 to a Wide Glide to a Road...

I went from a KLR650 to a Wide Glide to a Road Glide and now a Tiger 800XC, which is as close to a Beemer GS800 as you can get. I still have the Road Glide though and don't plan on ever getting rid...
Forum: Beasts 11-11-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,037
Posted By Smopho
The Tiger 800 has a very sensitive throttle,...

The Tiger 800 has a very sensitive throttle, could that be what you are feeling? You get used to it after a couple of hundred miles and don't even think of it.
Forum: Beasts 11-09-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,173
Posted By Smopho
I'll be following this thread. The best results...

I'll be following this thread. The best results I've seen in my searching is with the Akropovic pipe and a Power Commander getting another 5-6 ft lbs and about the same in HP.
Forum: Beasts 11-09-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 107,237
Posted By Smopho
I have the Triumph nerf bars around the engine...

I have the Triumph nerf bars around the engine and recently dumped mine in the driveway mounting up and catching my boot on the pannier. There was not a scratch on the engine or tank, a tiny scuff...
Forum: Beasts 11-09-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By Smopho
Torque a bolt in place without the bars with a...

Torque a bolt in place without the bars with a torque wrench, then put an allen on it and tighten it until it just starts to move to get a feel for that amount of torque. For bolts that size in...
Forum: Equipment 11-05-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By Smopho
You might just consider taping the adjacent...

You might just consider taping the adjacent gloved fingers together with the damaged finger, leaving the joint free of tape to flex. Leave the tape loose enough to get your fingers out, but tight...
Forum: Road warriors 11-04-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,498
Posted By Smopho
I'd be looking at a crankshaft position sensor. ...

I'd be looking at a crankshaft position sensor. Easy and cheap to replace.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 11-01-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,456
Posted By Smopho
The google maps app is out (and has been for...

The google maps app is out (and has been for weeks) for the new IOS and has all the same functionality and then some of the old Apple maps by Google.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 11-01-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 558
Posted By Smopho
The Lone Star Motorcycle Rally is going on in...

The Lone Star Motorcycle Rally is going on in Galveston this weekend. It is the second biggest rally in the state.
Forum: Beasts 10-29-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 22,077
Posted By Smopho
wbrisset, I think I'm the guy that bought your...

wbrisset,
I think I'm the guy that bought your XC trade in. Was it black with buell branded Hepco Becker side bags?
Forum: Road warriors 10-28-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,749
Posted By Smopho
At one time a few years back with the current...

At one time a few years back with the current generation of twin cam Dynas, HD had a Dyna based police model with mid mount foot boards that could be fitted to any Dyna. I'm sure the parts are still...
Forum: Trip Planning 10-27-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,692
Posted By Smopho
I buy mil-spec boot socks at the local Army Navy...

I buy mil-spec boot socks at the local Army Navy Surplus store, 3 pair for 10 bucks. They're anti-microbial with fine silver metallic thread woven into the sole area. Easy to wash out, dry quick...
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,932
Posted By Smopho
For those long of limb, the Road Glide is the...

For those long of limb, the Road Glide is the bike to look at. I've owned a Road King, Wide Glide, Superglide, and now the Road Glide and the comfort and handling blow the others away. IT is a mile...
Forum: The Garage 10-09-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,716
Posted By Smopho
Fill the tube with builders sand when you bend it...

Fill the tube with builders sand when you bend it to keep it from collapsing. Tack weld a metal slug from an electrical junction box punchout over the tube end to hold the sand in until you're done...
Forum: Equipment 10-09-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By Smopho
I think you waste a lot of volume with the Gobi...

I think you waste a lot of volume with the Gobi because of the hollow area between the inner and outer shell. know they have another line of Hard Luggage that does not have that space that costs...
Forum: Beasts 10-05-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,276
Posted By Smopho
Hepco and Beckers use 1/4 turn twist screws, 3 on...

Hepco and Beckers use 1/4 turn twist screws, 3 on each side. When they' re off, all you have is a thin black plate left on the side and a small tab by the footpeg. What I don't like about them is...
Forum: Beasts 10-02-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 70,138
Posted By Smopho
Whipping is fine for braided lines, but he used...

Whipping is fine for braided lines, but he used nylon. Just melt the end filaments together with a cig lighter or hot knife blade. It a heck of a lot easier and lasts forever. Plus the little blog...
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