Forum: Orange Crush
05-05-2013, 06:18 AM
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Similar to first engagement
Normal (as all have said) but just like the harshness when putting it in gear after start up if you blip the throtle a couple times and just as you let it go back to idle click it in. Seems to...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-05-2013, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 384
fuel drip
[QUOTE=randel;21330519]Can somebody point out possible solution for this problem?
When replacing fuel pump on my 950 SE I discovered that fuel is dipping from front cylinder vent hose. What can...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-04-2013, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
Flag Ranch
Almost never
One of my friends who doesn't ride goes to the start of the road on Memorial Day weekend to camp. Often he can't even get to the start
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-27-2013, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,177
diode fix
Sorry it didn't work. Having one to cut open mad it possible to know exactly where to cut. Also if I had it in hand I could have taken pictures. Oh well nothig ventured..
And true the pump itself...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
04-27-2013, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
Hi All
Floorpoor and Vector Leto:
You two would have similar riding preferences.
Wish I was there to go ride with you.
Yes Floorpoor let me know when you are down here -but you might have to bring the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-22-2013, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-21-2013, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,177
I'll jump in here
Clacking sound is normal when empty of fuel - points or pointless kit. As the pump fills it will slow down and get quiet and stop. (for those who have heard my kit - the pump never changes speed-...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
03-10-2013, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 245
Views: 7,879
Hope so on the ride
Those are the areas I have been visiting - but I have to look again for Porter.
I am spoiled. I am from ID and have ridden ID, Wy, NV, AZ, OR, WA. It's like a different world here. A ride in the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-10-2013, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 264
unless it has been modified
I bet it would have all the junk on it. You will need something to cover the SAS ports - you can get them on line. The cats are heavy and hot -good reasons to remove and the canister can get...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
03-10-2013, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 245
Views: 7,879
since I broke in here
Ought to introduce myself.
I'm also new to the area (Nov). Been tring to find places to ride and have been a bit dissapointed. grnegz has been showing me some of his routes and we went to hill...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
03-10-2013, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 245
Views: 7,879
no problems
The only things I've lost from my 950 are a farring bolt but with that you'd loose the washer, and the bolt that holds the front fender. I have made my own washers but to avoid the problem use a...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-03-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 9,361
Hope this is true.
Lots of people say that they want 800 ish because it's lighter. And I'd agree that giving up 10% power to drop 100lbs would be a good trade. But it seems that it's never easy to give up weight,...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-15-2013, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 648
too much oil in the clutch
I don't know about plugging it but for sure my experience is a little more oil passing thru the clutch makes a "drag" feeling. There is a slight difference if it's really dragging like it is not...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
02-15-2013, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 66,200
Views: 3,003,581
Looks good to me
Like I said unless she is going to MX race put about 3 inches of header pipe in it.
For training with the clutch have her start in 2nd or 3rd a few times - teaches to fan. Another trick is to do a...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
02-11-2013, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 66,200
Views: 3,003,581
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
02-11-2013, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 66,200
Views: 3,003,581
Btw
you might have onimonipeas down to an art form but I can't understand art
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
02-11-2013, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 66,200
Views: 3,003,581
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
02-11-2013, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 66,200
Views: 3,003,581
kids bikes More $.02
Stuckin:
I have had great results by taking a 2 stroke crosser and adding about 3" of header pipe. This mod pulls the peak down on the rpm and broadens the powerband. Then add a good SA muffler....
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
01-20-2013, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
Checking in from TX
I start to miss the backcounty of e-idaho then I remember - ah yes snow, cold... I went riding yesterday - short day less than 200 mi but I got in 10mi or so of dirt roads. A few miles of that was...
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Forum: Orange Crush
01-13-2013, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
I found this to happen
You are not the only one to find this to be the case. I figured there was a check valve in the nipple area or something and gave up and went the other way.
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
11-11-2012, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 1,947
Views: 157,363
My first ride in TX
Thanks to grneggz for a very pleasant start to my TX experience. The route was incredible I can't imagine how that could have been put together. I had a good time. New riding buddies a dirt route...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
11-05-2012, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
Good Bye
I fianally escaped the evil clutches of Idaho Falls. Wasn't easy but I am gone. For now on I am a TX rider. I will miss the great riding and the good friends but I will not miss Idaho Falls. 33 years...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
10-08-2012, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,145
I have lived here 33 yrs
Idaho Falls sucks. The riding is great and if you are into snowmobiles I understand that great too. But that's it. The town (city managers, schools, sports, cops, buisness, lawers, doctors, debt...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
09-28-2012, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 1,947
Views: 157,363
Thanks for all the advice
Good ideas from all - thanks much.
I have some planing to do (I give it a 90% that); I'll have a bike, live near Katy, and aim for Nov 1st.
I'll keep in touch.
PS Let's think about a ride in...
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
09-27-2012, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 1,947
Views: 157,363
Katy
Looking for apartments in/near Katy then I think I'll look for a WeeStrom or Versy - Got to have something to ride when I vacation in Idaho.
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
09-27-2012, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 1,947
Views: 157,363
thanks
good info
I'll get back to you when things are firmed up, but I think I'll get another bike so I can leave the 950 in ID. May be a Wee Strom or Versy
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
09-27-2012, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 1,947
Views: 157,363
hill country?
"Hill country" tell me more what and how far?
Thanks
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
09-26-2012, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 1,947
Views: 157,363
Eastern TX Adventures?
Hey All:
Looks like I'm going to be living in Houston area but retaining a home in my current state of Idaho for a while. Should I bring my 950 Adventure to TX or leave it in ID for a occasional...
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Forum: Equipment
08-18-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 245
Thor
I have bought two major products from Thor in the last few years. 1st was the jacket and pants with KTM logo. This suit does not have padding but it was affordable. Excellent waterproofing and...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
08-07-2012, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 879
recharge-shock
Go buy a 12v inexpensive air compressor - inexpensive ones go the highest- and charge it with that. Done it this way for years never a problem.
yes I considered the compression ignition -...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
07-18-2012, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
page 5!!!
Come one guys we're clear back on page 5. Let's get something going. Who wants to ride? I'm done traveling for a while so I want to put in some saddle time. Any day of the week is fine - take a...
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Forum: Orange Crush
07-04-2012, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 515
not much help
short-cutting at the solinoid and starting confirms it's not the starter getting hot. At first I thought it also says it
is not intentional, but may be it says it is because it doesn't seem like...
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Forum: Orange Crush
07-04-2012, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 944
springs
they do sag -even the stiffer ones. I put spacers on stock, went to stiffer springs then put spacers on them. But if the change was all of sudden I'd worry about a broken spring. Not a common...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
07-04-2012, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 803
more to east
with time:
go east on the highway from the east end of bear vally about 2 or 3 mi. turn left towards "seafoam GS" but take right towards Pynion Peak look out. That takes you to Bonanza and mid-fork...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
06-18-2012, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
avoid I15 use 91
use old highway 91. To how far north? Do you have a GPS?
The GPS with interstate avaoidance will do a good job, a couple breaks, and some slow downs. There are also areas where back country roads...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
06-18-2012, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
yesterday
I did a loop including Wolverine Jensen and Fall Cr. A long time friend who just got (back) into adventure riding with a 650 DR, went with me. It was a good time but I wish I had made the outing a...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
06-17-2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
06-17-2012, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-02-2012, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
IMO forks
I removed the high speed compression shims, and opened up the passages thru the compression adjuster. I also made it so the compression adjuster needle can make an extra turn past zero.
I feel...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-16-2012, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 792
Views: 44,295
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