Forum: Thumpers
05-22-2013, 06:46 PM
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-22-2013, 06:43 PM
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It rained pretty much my entire trip to RDV in...
It rained pretty much my entire trip to RDV in TN. However, the forks performed wonderfully. Felt great in the twisties. Did a good bit of gravel and one hairy wet dirt/mud road on the Pirelli...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-17-2013, 03:05 AM
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-16-2013, 04:04 PM
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I cleaned up the notes a little and added them...
I cleaned up the notes a little and added them two posts back. When I get back from RDV, I'll get some more links in there that were helpful and my pictures.
Gangplank, I would recommend leaving...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-16-2013, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 478
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-16-2013, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 478
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I kept some pretty good detailed notes. Decided...
I kept some pretty good detailed notes. Decided its in decent enough shape to just post here. Feel free to copy paste, whatever you want and move up to the front. I'd like to get my pics organized...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-16-2013, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 478
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I swapped fork oil last night (10w now) and put...
I swapped fork oil last night (10w now) and put in a twice as long as stock preload spacer. I am also around an 85-90mm air gap. Definitely helped get stiffen the front up. I'm still using the stock...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-10-2013, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 1,439
Views: 129,070
The number one reason I went with the Vario...
The number one reason I went with the Vario plastic cases is that they come off the bike SOOO quickly. Also, they expand which is really nice, and they look really sharp on the bike. With them off,...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-02-2013, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 2,709
Views: 447,585
Thats awesome. So far I'm super happy with the...
Thats awesome. So far I'm super happy with the bike. GF gets to ride it this weekend when she comes to visit. I know I will be on it often. She's just under 100lbs, so not too worried about her...
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
05-02-2013, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 2,142
Views: 95,718
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-30-2013, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
04-30-2013, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 2,142
Views: 95,718
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Forum: Thumpers
04-29-2013, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 2,709
Views: 447,585
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-28-2013, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 478
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
04-27-2013, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 843
Views: 33,543
Lets meet at 11am at the big Sunoco Gas Station...
Lets meet at 11am at the big Sunoco Gas Station off Hwy 378 and 1 where 378 splits back off on the West side of Lexington. Its right next to the Ben Satcher Ford. I'm PMing you my number just in case.
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
04-25-2013, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 843
Views: 33,543
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Anybody want to ride Saturday around lunch time? I'm actually in town this weekend! :clap
Maybe 11-3 or 4? With some lunch thrown in somewhere?
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-25-2013, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-25-2013, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
Yeah, my local store was slap out of 7.5... I...
Yeah, my local store was slap out of 7.5... I figured I could go with 10w later if need be. I also got the cheap Maxima stuff.
What do you mean by no preload if you use the full Shiver Travel? Are...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-25-2013, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-24-2013, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
Done!
All done. Taken it on a few powerlines so far. I used stock springs and a 5W oil and its definitely too soft. I need to take some measurements as well. Also I'm 180, 195 with gear on. I might start...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-20-2013, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 899
I've tried the universal kobalt sockets from...
I've tried the universal kobalt sockets from Lowes and they didn't work on the external torx bolts. I just ordered a set of torx wrenches from amazon. I would prefer if everything was socket head. I...
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Forum: Racing
04-20-2013, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,472
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Forum: Equipment
04-20-2013, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 299
Views: 92,297
I used metal screws to hold down my 3/4 treated...
I used metal screws to hold down my 3/4 treated plywood deck. Originally I just used 4 bolts. A lot stiffer now. I also bought d ring tie downs from Northern Tool for $5 for two. The recessed were a...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-14-2013, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
I'm unfortunately stuck doing house decorating...
I'm unfortunately stuck doing house decorating bull crap (shoot me now) all weekend, but shoot me a PM and remind me to measure mine for you. I've got everything apart waiting on the machining to be...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-14-2013, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 478
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EpicX is correct on how to do the measurements....
EpicX is correct on how to do the measurements. You then compare it to the Table in the Marzocchi Manual to figure out what stiffness they are. Page 91, Table 4. You really only need the length and...
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Forum: Racing
04-12-2013, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,472
Next GNCC race is in Union SC next week. I was...
Next GNCC race is in Union SC next week. I was originally planning on that being my first race because it is so close to me, but ended up having a conflict come up. I'd love to do another GNCC race...
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Forum: Racing
04-11-2013, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,472
I hear you. I won't be doing races that many...
I hear you. I won't be doing races that many times a year. Maybe 2 or 3 a year. But it gives me a goal and I rode a lot more offroad the past three months (well really this past month) than I ever...
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Forum: Racing
04-11-2013, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,472
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<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/K7bFy7mQPmA" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640"></iframe><br><br><br><br>Pete, Glad to hear you are being so positive.<br><br>I...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
04-11-2013, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 1,691
Views: 66,302
Talked to the machine shop today, Monday or...
Talked to the machine shop today, Monday or Tuesday at the earliest before I get my forks back. :cry
I'm also a little more banged up than I thought and probably need to stay off the KDX for a few...
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Forum: Racing
04-10-2013, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,472
Pete, congrats on the birthday. And that was a...
Pete, congrats on the birthday. And that was a great bday present to yourself. Sorry to hear your hand got hurt like that. I whiskey throttled all over the place into trees when I first got mu two...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-10-2013, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
Shiver Swap/BMW Porn
A little eye candy.... still need to find a carbon exhaust to really make it look good.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-10-2013, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
Yeah, I remember reading in this thread that...
Yeah, I remember reading in this thread that there was a problem with that. I think that using the Aprilia forks as a complete set and then swapping over machined BMW bottom feet would work. But I...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-08-2013, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-08-2013, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 478
Views: 56,136
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Forum: Racing
04-08-2013, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,472
Sorry, we didn't stay around. We finished the...
Sorry, we didn't stay around. We finished the race, laid around the trailers, packed up, turned our transponders in, and hurried up to get in the car at 3pm, so we could sit in traffic til 5pm. We...
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