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Forum: Racing Today, 02:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,003
Posted By srad600
Agreed, simply having the show is a plus, despite...

Agreed, simply having the show is a plus, despite it's obvious marketing advantages to BMW.

On as side note, how hard would it have been to fit those bikes with knobbies...or even dual sport...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-14-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,458
Posted By srad600
Very cool build. I did something similar to a '97...

Very cool build. I did something similar to a '97 XRL and it was too much fun, these bikes are built like brick houses. The big fin head, oil cooler and big bore are the best mods ever for these...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-14-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By srad600
I called them to pick up which ever filter was...

I called them to pick up which ever filter was closest to the 990adv tank size, I was going to modify it to fit. They told me someone well known for making aftermarket parts for the 990's has already...
Forum: Racing 06-14-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,405
Posted By srad600
Holy crap....:eek1. That did NOT look like much...

Holy crap....:eek1. That did NOT look like much fun. They need a flagger...
Forum: Racing 06-12-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
IF they were testing aero components then I could...

IF they were testing aero components then I could completely understand being up in arms, but that would be difficult to prove without footage, and I'm not sure there is any.




News...
Forum: Racing 06-11-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
Wicked Some additional "facts" (in quotes because I...

Some additional "facts" (in quotes because I watched a report about this, no confirmation):
Apparently even though Merc used current cars/drivers, the test was not for current year tires. The test...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-06-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 155,402
Posted By srad600
Those roads look like a WRC course, fast and...

Those roads look like a WRC course, fast and flowing. Very cool. I need a vacation so I can go ride Denmark. :D
Forum: Orange Crush 05-31-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 788
Posted By srad600
Gotta say, that did not sound bad (too loud) at...

Gotta say, that did not sound bad (too loud) at all. I'm gettin' old and I'd run 'em. Congrats.

When I was younger I had a SV650 race bike with D&D race (straight/ no baffles) pipes...gawd damn...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-31-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,912
Posted By srad600
Same here. Any "group buy" savings will be...

Same here. Any "group buy" savings will be completely offset by having them shipped to someone else's address and then having to go pick them up or ship them (again) to my address, I might as well...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-29-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 233
Posted By srad600
Nice side trip, looks like alot of fun. I hope I...

Nice side trip, looks like alot of fun. I hope I remember to NEVER put my bike in for service at this shop. :eek1
Forum: Orange Crush 05-28-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8,071
Views: 1,501,057
Posted By srad600
Nice work! :freaky

Nice work! :freaky
Forum: Orange Crush 05-27-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,912
Posted By srad600
I would be in on it depending on price. Let me...

I would be in on it depending on price. Let me know how it goes. :D
Forum: Racing 05-26-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
Ugggh, I need to vent about the NBC coverage. So...

Ugggh, I need to vent about the NBC coverage. So I have my DVR set to record all F1 racing. I get up this morning at a leisurely pace to watch the recorded race and what do I see first you ask? Well,...
Forum: Racing 05-25-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By srad600
Awesome photos, top notch website also. :thumb...

Awesome photos, top notch website also. :thumb Thanks for posting.
Forum: Racing 05-25-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
Cool2 I think they forgot to tell Kimi that, because he...

I think they forgot to tell Kimi that, because he was still rocking the Hunt lid during qualifying. Gotta love the FU attitude of that guy.

Speaking of FU attitude, where the hell did this "Nico...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-24-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 931
Posted By srad600
Living in the Bay area and having to cross three...

Living in the Bay area and having to cross three pretty windy bridges to get anywhere (Golden Gate, Oakland Bay & Richmond San Rafael), I see some serious side winds. During the daytime or in the dry...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-20-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,344
Posted By srad600
Talking Such a great weekend of riding! From the 1st hard...

Such a great weekend of riding! From the 1st hard split to looking for trail 9A (we never did find it), this ride was an awesome adventure. Thanks to the OMC for organizing this ride. The weather was...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-09-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,563
Posted By srad600
Interesting, the best mileage I ever got on my...

Interesting, the best mileage I ever got on my bike (by far) was 180miles before the fuel light came on (usually get 150 before the light), and it was on a ride from Bend back down to Norcal. You...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-06-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By srad600
I'd do the service at the intervals suggested. My...

I'd do the service at the intervals suggested. My '11 990 had a few tight valves at the 10k service. That may or may not be the case with yours, but it seems like good insurance to simply complete...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-01-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8,071
Views: 1,501,057
Posted By srad600
:d

:d
Forum: Orange Crush 05-01-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,962
Posted By srad600
Actually I did not dismount it on the MX track. I...

Actually I did not dismount it on the MX track. I wanted to see how it would hold up to stress over time, and I thought taking a few big jumps with it would give me some insight into that. Glare is...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-01-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,962
Posted By srad600
I like the AMPS base as well, very solid mount...

I like the AMPS base as well, very solid mount for a very reasonable price, and it's powered. I mounted mine right in the middle of the dash just behind the windshield...like so:
...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-30-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8,071
Views: 1,501,057
Posted By srad600
I'd agree with this. There does not seem to be...

I'd agree with this. There does not seem to be any connection between that akra pipe and the cylinder?
Forum: Orange Crush 04-28-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By srad600
Check the H.O.W. ...

Check the H.O.W.

http://www.ktm950.info/how/Suspension%20Shop/Forks/Remove%20and%20Replace/forkleg_rr.html

Look halfway down that page to where "very important" is typed in red. I haven't used...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-27-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,592
Posted By srad600
I've ridden those roads, and camped in those...

I've ridden those roads, and camped in those area's many times and your descriptions make me want to pack up and head down there right now. Thanks for putting some fresh eyes on that great ride....
Forum: Orange Crush 04-25-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 457
Posted By srad600
Funny thing, I've bought the v-rod shims twice...

Funny thing, I've bought the v-rod shims twice now from my local HD dealer. The last time I was in there the service guys asks me "what dual sport I was working on"...I was a bit taken back (truth is...
Forum: Racing 04-23-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
I've also read that Vettel does not have...

I've also read that Vettel does not have "representation", so he does all his own contract negotiations, which could explain his (relatively) lackluster salary.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =...
Forum: Racing 04-23-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
That is a very optomistic viewpoint, good on ya....

That is a very optomistic viewpoint, good on ya. :lol3
Forum: Racing 04-22-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
So the race from 2nd place back was amazing, I...

So the race from 2nd place back was amazing, I was unhappy seeing Vettel walk away at the front, but I would be unhappy seeing anyone walk away at the front. I was happy to see people battling from...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-15-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,391
Posted By srad600
I've used this trick twice now (at the valve...

I've used this trick twice now (at the valve checks and at coolant replacement) and it's worked perfectly both times.
Forum: Racing 04-14-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
Not so sure about that, those soft tires were...

Not so sure about that, those soft tires were done. If there was another lap I think Lewis would have walked away with Vettel squirming on crap tires.
Forum: Racing 04-13-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
Exactly, I don't believe Button has the outright...

Exactly, I don't believe Button has the outright pace that Vettel has, but he is superb at managing his tires, so the lead may come to him.

I honestly thought Mercedes were going to employ the...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-12-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,905
Posted By srad600
DMV does not need to sign off on anything once...

DMV does not need to sign off on anything once the contractor is done. All the certifications/ sign-offs are done by the contractor. You walk them in, hand it to the person behind the counter, they...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-11-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16,824
Views: 6,329,845
Posted By srad600
I agree with you, the fender is "too much" orange...

I agree with you, the fender is "too much" orange and overpowers the color scheme of your bike. If I were you I'd mask it off and paint the fender you have so that only orange pin stripes remain (or...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-11-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,485
Posted By srad600
Can they leave the mold thicker on the bottom and...

Can they leave the mold thicker on the bottom and say, 1/4 of the way up the sides, then transition it to a thinner mold for the remainder of the sides and the top? That gives you the best of both...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-11-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,905
Posted By srad600
CA DMV also has outside contractors that can...

CA DMV also has outside contractors that can complete new (to CA) vehicle inspections for registration. Last year I bought an out of state motorcycle, the inspector came to my office, looked it over,...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-07-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 885
Posted By srad600
:freaky, G'luck.

:freaky, G'luck.
Forum: Orange Crush 04-07-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,485
Posted By srad600
Same as above Rade. Great work and very rapid...

Same as above Rade. Great work and very rapid prototyping. I'm stoked to see it turned out so well, and I'm very interested in the final product. :clap
Forum: Orange Crush 04-07-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 885
Posted By srad600
This is from the pre-2007 950se portion of the...

This is from the pre-2007 950se portion of the shop manual I have on CD. There's a different one if you have a post '07.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r90/srad600/990/Wiring_zps80805e6c.jpg
...
Forum: Racing 03-24-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,119
Posted By srad600
Agreed completely. :rofl I'm...

Agreed completely.


:rofl

I'm finding it really sad that the tires have added this "drive to a time" aspect to the racing, and that drivers cannot just go as hard as they dare...at least for...
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