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Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
I had another bike do this when I ran it without...

I had another bike do this when I ran it without a battery. Not sure if the XL would do the same.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-25-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9,457
Views: 451,507
Posted By INTMD8
Looks amazing, I have to get out there.

Looks amazing, I have to get out there.
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
LOL, only an xl600 owner could type those words....

LOL, only an xl600 owner could type those words. Spot on.

I pulled mine out of the garage today after sitting for 5 months. Gas on, choke in. Spun through to compression, pull de-comp and bump it...
Forum: Road warriors 03-23-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3,286
Views: 290,816
Posted By INTMD8
What a great looking classic bike! Very nice.

What a great looking classic bike! Very nice.
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
crobox- nicely done!

crobox- nicely done!
Forum: Thumpers 12-17-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
Has anyone tried to replace the glass mirror...

Has anyone tried to replace the glass mirror pieces in the stock mirror housings?

After loading the bike in the back of my pickup, apparently not strapping it down tight enough, I shattered both...
Forum: Thumpers 08-21-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
Should be fixable but by the time you remove all...

Should be fixable but by the time you remove all the valve seats, weld the head, re-machine for the seats, install new seats, tap or insert spark plug hole, well you probably could have bought a new...
Forum: Thumpers 08-18-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
Brought the XL out today to meet up with some...

Brought the XL out today to meet up with some local guys and do some riding. Underestimated the size of some whoops and went down. No damage, just had to polish a boot mark off of the tank. All in...
Forum: Road warriors 06-19-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,645
Posted By INTMD8
Nice to see the Diavel on there, I'm loving mine....

Nice to see the Diavel on there, I'm loving mine. (and the GF finds the pillion comfortable fwiw)
Forum: Thumpers 06-19-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
I didn't realize the stock muffler was really...

I didn't realize the stock muffler was really restrictive. (I never had one as my bike had a supertrapp when I bought it).

Will be interesting to see if that does make a noticeable difference.
Forum: Thumpers 06-17-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
It certainly will, by decreasing the dynamic...

It certainly will, by decreasing the dynamic compression by means of later intake valve closing.

That being said, I have the same piston with a stock cam and it never pings (93 octane). Dynojet...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-14-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 31,538
Posted By INTMD8
I just picked up some Dainese D1 kevlar jeans....

I just picked up some Dainese D1 kevlar jeans. Very comfortable and has soft padding in the knees. Not the most protective thing out there but certainly better than the regular jeans I've been...
Forum: Face plant 06-14-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,781
Posted By INTMD8
Exactly, take a DOT tire down to the carcass and...

Exactly, take a DOT tire down to the carcass and you will have very little traction even in the best conditions.
Forum: Thumpers 06-14-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,731
Posted By INTMD8
Yep :D ...

Yep :D

http://imageshack.us/a/img525/2763/xl600r008.jpg
Forum: Face plant 06-12-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,781
Posted By INTMD8
Most of the time I am a real ball buster. I was...

Most of the time I am a real ball buster. I was just about to lay into him when I noticed the tires but held back after seeing him lay down on the sidewalk with a broken bone. Figured that was...
Forum: Face plant 06-08-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,781
Posted By INTMD8
Yeah he wasn't going to attempt riding away with...

Yeah he wasn't going to attempt riding away with a broken collarbone. Emergency response was very fast.Multiple cops, ambulance, fire dept was their within just a few minutes.
Forum: Road warriors 06-07-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,075
Posted By INTMD8
My GF loves riding on the back of the Diavel. ...

My GF loves riding on the back of the Diavel.

That being said, she also loves riding on the back of my xl600r so not sure how much her opinion counts :D
Forum: Face plant 06-07-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,733
Posted By INTMD8
Good to hear, thanks for the update. I don't...

Good to hear, thanks for the update. I don't think many people would have even bothered to call and thank anyone.
Forum: Face plant 06-07-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,781
Posted By INTMD8
Just witnessed a bike go down

I was on my way home from work (driving my car), 80 degrees and sunny. Doing approx 40mph and I notice their is a sportbike in my rear view. Rider in his mid 20's, jeans, t-shirt, no helmet.
...
Forum: Road warriors 06-05-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2,093
Views: 485,332
Posted By INTMD8
Some awesome looking bikes in here. Love the...

Some awesome looking bikes in here. Love the sport classic's.

As for me, I picked up a Diavel 2 weeks ago. I've got 850 miles on it now and it is fantastic. Great handling, phenomenal brakes and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-31-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
I was at the local dealer today and wandered over...

I was at the local dealer today and wandered over to a new xr650l. Was surprising to see that the engine still appeared to be the same basic architecture as our old XL's nearly 30yrs later.
Forum: Road warriors 05-31-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 57,724
Posted By INTMD8
gplutt, very nice bike!

gplutt, very nice bike!
Forum: Road warriors 05-31-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 119,550
Posted By INTMD8
Sounds like ol girl needed some work :D I...

Sounds like ol girl needed some work :D I think a freshened up XL600r is a fantastic bike. Lots of torque and wheelies all over, nice handling too IMO. I think you would really like that near...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-25-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By INTMD8
Alright, will give that a look. Bought a...

Alright, will give that a look. Bought a Diavel, so no dirt roads on the trip home unfortunately :rofl
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-25-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By INTMD8
Fly and ride tomorrow. Any route suggestions Omaha to Chicago?

...don't mind if I tack on extra time/miles if I can avoid I80 :1drink

Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks!
Forum: Americas 05-25-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By INTMD8
Thanks for the info Trl Rdr! I'll check out...

Thanks for the info Trl Rdr! I'll check out central.
Forum: Americas 05-24-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By INTMD8
Fly and ride this Saturday. Best route from Omaha to Chicago?

Kind of a last minute trip. Going to pick up a new bike and leave Omaha at around 2pm heading for Chicago.

Not looking forward to I80.

Any route recommendations that are a bit more fun? I...
Forum: Ride reports 05-14-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,863
Posted By INTMD8
Thanks very much for sharing. Awesome pics and...

Thanks very much for sharing. Awesome pics and ride report. And, beautiful bike!
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,235
Posted By INTMD8
Probably more than I would take on (but it's not...

Probably more than I would take on (but it's not too hard to find a decent XL600r project around here).

I wish you best of luck! :D

I haven't done any looking but would a replacement frame be...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 28,927
Posted By INTMD8
Nice pics! I have an absolute blast on my XL. ...

Nice pics! I have an absolute blast on my XL. I went through the mechanicals and it's been a great machine. Powerful and it is rather good at wheelies :D I've been considering buying a street...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
Yes, "fits" is a subjective term and varies...

Yes, "fits" is a subjective term and varies greatly between those who want something done right and those who are ok with "good enough" :D
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
It was for an XR600 but needed to be cut up and...

It was for an XR600 but needed to be cut up and lengthened to fit correctly.

http://imageshack.us/a/img156/516/xl600rfmf004.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 04-12-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
After taking mine out for a few times this year,...

After taking mine out for a few times this year, just have to say I absolutely love this bike. After a few more jetting changes (leaned it out a bit) throttle response is super crisp and 2nd and 3rd...
Forum: Thumpers 04-08-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
Hmm, wonder what's going on there. Mine seems...

Hmm, wonder what's going on there. Mine seems -normal- as far as suspension stiffness. Just went on a ride with the GF on the back (combined weight 295lbs) and it still rode great.
Forum: Equipment 09-17-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,560
Posted By INTMD8
2 things I own and highly recommend- Joe...

2 things I own and highly recommend-

Joe Rocket Alter Ego 3.0 jacket

Vendramini Marathon Steel Boots
Forum: Thumpers 09-16-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
I really do like that color scheme (who would...

I really do like that color scheme (who would have guessed :D ) but the ones I found in Vegas were a bit more than I wanted to spend. This is the one I picked up-
...
Forum: Thumpers 09-16-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
Thanks for the info, that makes me feel a bit...

Thanks for the info, that makes me feel a bit better. Had I known earlier they were going to hit me up for that much cash on a rental I would have prepared the XL.
Forum: Thumpers 09-15-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
High Country Herb, thanks for the suggestions....

High Country Herb, thanks for the suggestions. They -will- be implemented at some point but I decided for this trip that I'm cutting it too close in terms of ordering/installing parts then getting...
Forum: Thumpers 09-15-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
Thanks for the links Carter, I didn't notice that...

Thanks for the links Carter, I didn't notice that TCI windshield before :)
Forum: Thumpers 09-14-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7,691
Views: 693,598
Posted By INTMD8
Ok guys, I have a bit of a dilemma. I'm flying...

Ok guys, I have a bit of a dilemma. I'm flying to Vegas on Oct 1st and was planning to rent an ultra-glide and ride to Orlando with a few friends.

They initally quoted $1200 to rent a bike for...
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