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07-14-2012, 09:53 AM
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01-22-2012, 04:40 PM
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01-05-2012, 05:19 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-14-2011, 04:26 PM
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Honda
Wait a few months and get this: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/tokyo-honda-crf250l/19469.html
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Forum: Thumpers
12-13-2011, 05:51 PM
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I don't know if rolling resistance is hugely...
I don't know if rolling resistance is hugely different, but the ride is FAR smooother. Hard to judge top speed or mpg, as I ride it harder now, and since I upped the front size too, the speedo now...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-13-2011, 05:48 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-11-2011, 03:16 PM
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None at all, in fact very much the opposite--I...
None at all, in fact very much the opposite--I can't believe I didn't do it sooner!
Pluses:
Much improved braking
Smoother at all speeds
Better handling at all speeds
Speedo reads correct
Minor...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-08-2011, 04:52 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-03-2011, 11:11 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-03-2011, 11:02 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-03-2011, 10:39 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-30-2011, 05:36 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-30-2011, 05:34 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-30-2011, 05:32 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-30-2011, 05:31 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-07-2011, 03:27 PM
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THis is what I put on--You might be able to go...
THis is what I put on--You might be able to go larger, but not much, especially considering the narrowness of the rims.
I think this size and some decently sticky rubber is just about perfect,...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-07-2011, 03:25 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-07-2011, 02:52 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-06-2011, 12:17 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-06-2011, 12:14 PM
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New tires WOW
Installed the new Michelin Pilot Activs front and rear--Also went up a size on each and WOW, night and day difference--I knew the stock tires were holding me back, but what a transformation! These...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-26-2011, 07:39 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2011, 10:21 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-04-2011, 04:32 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2011, 10:38 PM
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That's my point, just made in a cheeky way--To...
That's my point, just made in a cheeky way--To touch the pegs, the rear tire is REALLY moving around a lot, and quite scary really, but the bike is so flickable it just begs to be tossed into curves...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2011, 05:56 PM
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I'll be putting in Mobil1 20w-50 this weekend,...
I'll be putting in Mobil1 20w-50 this weekend, now that temps in the valley are consistently above 90F--By the end of my commute I'm getting some odd behavior due to the heat and thinning oil.
Still...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-18-2011, 12:09 PM
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I regularly run @ 70 mph (80 indicated), the...
I regularly run @ 70 mph (80 indicated), the engine is screaming, but it seems pretty smooth, and I've definitely hit the throttle stop more than a few times when trying to pass, or up a hill or into...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-05-2011, 06:15 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-03-2011, 07:43 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-03-2011, 07:43 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-23-2011, 02:39 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-17-2011, 05:43 PM
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03-17-2011, 05:41 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-10-2011, 05:25 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-10-2011, 07:54 AM
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vibes
Partly because I swapped the heavy barend weights for relatively light mirrors, i was getting a lot of vibes on the freeway (I'm just shy of 1000 miles now), so I used a trick I've done on a few...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-09-2011, 05:25 PM
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tires
I'm planning to put these on: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/396/6157/ITEM/Michelin-Pilot-Activ-Front-Tire.aspx
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Forum: Thumpers
03-04-2011, 01:25 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-04-2011, 12:58 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
02-24-2011, 01:51 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
02-23-2011, 05:09 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
02-17-2011, 08:21 PM
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Found another '09 brand new for sale here
Local dealer here has a new '09 on the floor, sounds like they're willing to let it go really cheap: http://www.apachemotorcycles.com/
2nd fillup on mine showed 75mpg with some freeway time.
Just...
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