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Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,262
Posted By DRconvertible
Looks good. Congratulations.

Looks good. Congratulations.
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,873
Posted By DRconvertible
Let me be the first to say........no.

Let me be the first to say........no.
Forum: Road warriors 05-05-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 11,736
Posted By DRconvertible
I was in the same position a year ago--coming off...

I was in the same position a year ago--coming off a DL1000 and replacing it with a dedicated touring rig. In the end I bought a Voyager 1700 and while it's worked out good for me, I did have to...
Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,708
Posted By DRconvertible
Dig the Manta. An Opel GT was the worst...

Dig the Manta. An Opel GT was the worst cage-owning experience of my life.

The bike, however, deserves a cleaning only, like said above. It's a true time machine back to a time where lawyers and...
Forum: Road warriors 04-11-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,873
Posted By DRconvertible
I've done it before and it worked fine. My...

I've done it before and it worked fine. My advice--keep the tank bolted to the bike, gas cap on, introduce air through the vent fitting and plug any other fittings. Use a spray nozzle to...
Forum: Road warriors 12-27-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 15,660
Posted By DRconvertible
It won't. I had a Leo Vince set up on mine. It...

It won't. I had a Leo Vince set up on mine. It sounded like sloppy, wet, dirty sex and moaned convincingly when I got on it.

It got me from San Francisco to LA in an afternoon. It easily ran...
Forum: Road warriors 12-04-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,256
Posted By DRconvertible
The stock seat was good for about 90 minutes for...

The stock seat was good for about 90 minutes for me. I put on a Russell and am not looking back.
Forum: Road warriors 11-15-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,710
Posted By DRconvertible
I think one of the reasons people report poor...

I think one of the reasons people report poor mileage is the popularity of aftermarket slip-ons and fuel tuners and air intake kits. An overly-rich map in a PC5 and loud pipes and aggressive riding...
Forum: Road warriors 11-15-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,710
Posted By DRconvertible
Much of what I'll say applies to the Vaquero as...

Much of what I'll say applies to the Vaquero as well as the Voyager. I wanted a large displacement V-Twin tourer for the open road. I did not want a fork mounted windshield or fairing. I did not...
Forum: Road warriors 11-15-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,710
Posted By DRconvertible
I own a 2012 Voyager -- the touring version of...

I own a 2012 Voyager -- the touring version of the 1700 that shares a lot of the Vaquero parts and I am very happy with it.

Since it'll come up, why wouldn't you just buy a Harley, since it's in...
Forum: Road warriors 11-10-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,210
Posted By DRconvertible
You do get used to it and the more you trade back...

You do get used to it and the more you trade back and forth, the faster that happens. I commute on a GSXR and then spend the weekend and long trips on a Kawsaki VN1700 Voyager.

The Voyager has...
Forum: Road warriors 10-09-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By DRconvertible
The whole Metric-Bagger genre is getting filled...

The whole Metric-Bagger genre is getting filled with better and better motorcycles. That's not a bad looking bike at all.
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-01-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,516
Posted By DRconvertible
Thanks, Ian.

Thanks, Ian.
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-01-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,516
Posted By DRconvertible
Your wife thinks you're crazy but wants you to...

Your wife thinks you're crazy but wants you to get it out of your system. Problem is, it won't leave your system. As soon as you're done you'll start planning your next one.

Good luck with your...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-13-2012, 12:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,516
Posted By DRconvertible
Hot, Cold, Fog, Wind, Rain, It had it all -- a Saddlesore 1000 story

A few months ago I mentioned to a co-worker, John, that I was planning to ride my V-Strom on my first Ironbutt ride and mentioned a possible route. He rides a Yamaha FJR1300 daily and said that he’d...
Forum: Beasts 01-27-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,567
Posted By DRconvertible
The way you describe the noise your engine makes...

The way you describe the noise your engine makes is identical to how I'd describe the noises produced by my 2006 1K. You're welcome to listen to mine. The longer I have my bike and appreciate it...
Forum: Beasts 12-22-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,490
Posted By DRconvertible
The best all-around is 17/45. It gives 99% of...

The best all-around is 17/45. It gives 99% of the benefits of the 16/43 with a prime numbered countershaft sprocket. Great at low speed, great on the highway.

The V engine loves life at 5K and...
Forum: Beasts 06-08-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,287
Posted By DRconvertible
K100LT back in the early 1990s.

K100LT back in the early 1990s.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-01-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By DRconvertible
Thanks, Guys. Looks like the 101, then. Still...

Thanks, Guys. Looks like the 101, then. Still better than the 5.

Thanks for the link, too. That'll come in handy.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-30-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By DRconvertible
San Fran to LA -- Coastal Route

I'm doing a fly and ride next week to pick up a Strom north of San Francisco. My flight gets in at 0830 and I can probably expect to be on the road by 1100 or so.

If I take the coast road as far...
Forum: Trials 04-01-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By DRconvertible
Check here:...

Check here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213825 .

I hear that guy's still around but he's really quiet.
Forum: Thumpers 12-31-2008, 07:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,150
Posted By DRconvertible
I bought a 2004 DR650 new, traded it away,...

I bought a 2004 DR650 new, traded it away, regretted it, and am now shopping for another one.
Forum: Thumpers 10-10-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,289
Posted By DRconvertible
I owned an '86 TT350 from 1990 to 1992. Although...

I owned an '86 TT350 from 1990 to 1992. Although it looks similar to the XT350, they are really very different bikes. I'd ride it on the trails and raced motocross in the 250 Beginner class way...
Forum: Thumpers 07-28-2008, 10:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,283
Posted By DRconvertible
1982 Xl500r

Not in it's natural environment, and way too clean....

http://drconvertible.smugmug.com/photos/255140219_HaCEY-L.jpg

http://drconvertible.smugmug.com/photos/255140243_JzFsF-L.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 04-13-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,359
Posted By DRconvertible
Dorkpunch, I received some detailed...

Dorkpunch,

I received some detailed pictures of the MB5 mounting arrangement and I'll post them below so that you can take a look. You can compare them to your picture above and to your own...
Forum: Ride reports 04-11-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,359
Posted By DRconvertible
I don't have any really detailed pictures or...

I don't have any really detailed pictures or information about the MB5s for you yet, but I can give you some general information. The black bike in the pictures was built first.

Dave Miller of...
Forum: Ride reports 04-11-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,359
Posted By DRconvertible
Funny you should mention Kawasaki's little 2...

Funny you should mention Kawasaki's little 2 stroke street bike. Apparently when Honda released the MB5, Kawasaki felt obligated to respond and sold the AR50, AR80 and AR125. All were about the the...
Forum: Ride reports 04-11-2008, 06:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,359
Posted By DRconvertible
Hey Carlos. Good to see you on this sight. This...

Hey Carlos. Good to see you on this sight. This is where you'll find more guys to ride your KLR with. Keep an eye on the California/Western Regional Forum and I'll PM you if I've got a ride...
Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,359
Posted By DRconvertible
Thanks for the replies and the kind words. It...

Thanks for the replies and the kind words. It was a really good time.

When I was a kid my sister and her husband bought a pair of Honda Express twins--both were orange. They would bring them...
Forum: Ride reports 04-08-2008, 09:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,359
Posted By DRconvertible
Life moves slowly at 33 miles per hour

It's the ride that matters.

I just finished a ride. A slow ride. A very slow ride. The ride was performed by people whose heart size is inversely proportionate to the displacement of their...
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,343
Posted By DRconvertible
Also, before you go tearing it apart, check the...

Also, before you go tearing it apart, check the valve adjustment and correct to specs, then see how hard it starts, then perform a compression check.

If you can get it to run acceptably, even for...
Forum: Ride reports 03-04-2008, 10:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,196
Posted By DRconvertible
Great ride and report. That's the way to break...

Great ride and report. That's the way to break in a new DR.
Forum: Ride reports 03-04-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 958
Posted By DRconvertible
I noticed you still had the 19/17s on the bike. ...

I noticed you still had the 19/17s on the bike. You're right about how they handle the pavement. They're not bad in the dirt, either, just different. You adjust the way you ride and then forget...
Forum: Ride reports 03-03-2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 958
Posted By DRconvertible
Good to see the DR in a dirty state. It was too...

Good to see the DR in a dirty state. It was too clean for far too long. Looks like you and Dave had a good ride.
Forum: Ride reports 02-29-2008, 11:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,669
Posted By DRconvertible
876 Miles on the Concours

http://drconvertible.smugmug.com/photos/260434329_M547B-L.jpg

When trying to decide if I should trade my DR for the Concours, I did alot of research on the bike and weighed its good and bad...
Forum: Ride reports 02-29-2008, 11:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,669
Posted By DRconvertible
Monday. The Ride Home.

Every good visit comes to an end eventually and on Monday morning I showered and had to hit the road. I had planned on taking a 550 mile route home running near, and sometimes on, Interstate 8,...
Forum: Ride reports 02-29-2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,669
Posted By DRconvertible
Sunday

Sunday morning we awoke to the sound of hot air balloons inflating and launching from accross the lake. Part of the Fountain Hills Great Fair is a balloon launch to kick off Sunday's happenings. It...
Forum: Ride reports 02-29-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,669
Posted By DRconvertible
I think it's a great trade. But I think we...

I think it's a great trade.

But I think we both made out okay. The market for a used 1000cc Concours is pretty soft with the 14 out now. For what Oprahrider could have sold this bike for, he...
Forum: Ride reports 02-28-2008, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,669
Posted By DRconvertible
Friday and Saturday

On Friday the rain that had chased me from California reached Phoenix. It never rained very hard, but allowed us to do some of the errands and indoor things we had planned for the weekend. I needed...
Forum: Ride reports 02-27-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,669
Posted By DRconvertible
Coming up...Mom gets a ride on the Connie.

Coming up...Mom gets a ride on the Connie.
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