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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-03-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,328
Posted By txbear55
I always wear the same riding shorts at the start...

I always wear the same riding shorts at the start of a trip.... need all the luck I can get for a safe journey!
Forum: Vendors 03-17-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 33,409
Posted By txbear55
Installed!

I just completed the install of the 10 & 20 degree Optimus singles on my 990 Dakar via a SW Motech mount. Took a while since this was the first time for me to "strip" the girl and I am definitely...
Forum: Vendors 03-05-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 33,409
Posted By txbear55
Order placed...thanks, Darryl!

Order placed...thanks, Darryl!
Forum: Face plant 03-03-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,141
Posted By txbear55
Wow! Glad you made it! Awaiting the rest of the...

Wow! Glad you made it! Awaiting the rest of the story.....
Forum: Orange Crush 02-07-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,685
Posted By txbear55
There ya go...buy one! :deal :clap

There ya go...buy one! :deal :clap
Forum: Orange Crush 02-06-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,685
Posted By txbear55
Why would you want a bike that gives you a...

Why would you want a bike that gives you a woodie? Stick with your V(vagina) Strom and cruise! No hauling ass allowed! :lol3
Forum: Orange Crush 02-06-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,722
Posted By txbear55
I say used 2011 Dakar for 10,500-11,000 ish, ...

I say used 2011 Dakar for 10,500-11,000 ish, then 3-4000 for add ons if desired. The only "lack luster" performer on my Dakar is ME! The bike flat hauls a$$! :lol3
Forum: Americas 01-10-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,983
Posted By txbear55
Might consider doing it in conjunction with a IBA...

Might consider doing it in conjunction with a IBA sponsored rally...more fun with companions and "friendly competition"! I did mine with the now defunct Waltz Across Texas a few years ago.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-16-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 39,417
Posted By txbear55
Thanks, modette! More Christmas shopping!

Thanks, modette! More Christmas shopping!
Forum: Vendors 12-05-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,269
Posted By txbear55
Have used them for enduro suspension...

Have used them for enduro suspension mods...excellent work!
Forum: Vendors 11-30-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,810
Posted By txbear55
Gregg, Please respond to my PM about my...

Gregg,

Please respond to my PM about my incorrect order. Thanks
Forum: Vendors 11-25-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,810
Posted By txbear55
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: GS Boxers 11-17-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By txbear55
Thanks for the quick reply. Makes perfect...

Thanks for the quick reply. Makes perfect sense...don't want fuel overflow draining into the charcoal canister instead of out to ground!
Forum: GS Boxers 11-17-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By txbear55
Gas tank vent hoses

Seems like it's always something...I'm servicing my 1150 GSA and pulled the tank, fuel pump, etc. In my haste I pulled the vent hoses from the fuel pump plate and did not index which goes where. ...
Forum: Vendors 11-08-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,810
Posted By txbear55
Great deals....I loaded up! Thanks for the...

Great deals....I loaded up! Thanks for the heads-up!
Forum: Vendors 11-07-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 19,038
Posted By txbear55
Thanks, Brian! Super service!

Thanks, Brian! Super service!
Forum: Vendors 11-07-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 19,038
Posted By txbear55
Order placed....looking forward to trying it out!...

Order placed....looking forward to trying it out!

Thanks for the ADV discount!



Crap! Forgot the "secret" bonus code. Apply it anyway?
Forum: Vendors 11-06-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,896
Posted By txbear55
Looonnnngggg way from Texas.....sure sounds nice,...

Looonnnngggg way from Texas.....sure sounds nice, though! Maybe some day!
Forum: Orange Crush 11-03-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,392
Posted By txbear55
Awesome! Thanks for the vid!

Awesome! Thanks for the vid!
Forum: Orange Crush 10-22-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By txbear55
Just brain stormin'....Monday morning and all! ...

Just brain stormin'....Monday morning and all! Thanks for the thoughts!
Forum: Orange Crush 10-22-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By txbear55
Mellow out the 990?

I guess a question for the engineers....CJ? Has anyone considered modifying to a heavier flywheel to mellow out this rip snorting beast? Back in my enduro days Moose Racing had a mod to a heavier...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-21-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,177
Posted By txbear55
Uhhhhhhh.......maybe 'cause it's never happened...

Uhhhhhhh.......maybe 'cause it's never happened to ME! :lol3 Sooooooo:fyyff
Forum: GS Boxers 10-20-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,177
Posted By txbear55
Yeahbaby....YOUDAMAN! Problem solved! I'd buy you...

Yeahbaby....YOUDAMAN! Problem solved! I'd buy you a few beers if you were close.... :beer
Forum: GS Boxers 10-20-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,177
Posted By txbear55
Save me a trip to the dealer!

Took the tank off my 2004 1150 GSA to replace the crash bars. Finished and replaced the tank, reattached quick connects, electrical plug in, and cannister hoses. Started it up and it runs like...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 10-19-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 39,417
Posted By txbear55
Ya think???? :lol3 I'm healing as fast as I...

Ya think???? :lol3 I'm healing as fast as I can!!! :clap
Forum: Orange Crush 10-09-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,589
Posted By txbear55
New pads....

New pads....
Forum: Vendors 09-16-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,563
Posted By txbear55
Ditto

Sign me up ,too. I have a tendency to bang up stuff!
Forum: GS Boxers 08-21-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,664
Posted By txbear55
I'll jump, too.... Sounds like dealer...

I'll jump, too....

Sounds like dealer handled situation properly. I know of an instance where tire was mounted backwards and experienced accelerated wear (only lasted 3-4000 miles). My friend...
Forum: Regional forums 08-09-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 164,375
Posted By txbear55
Always a pleasure to hang with you. Thanks for...

Always a pleasure to hang with you. Thanks for looking after my eldest after my get-off...he had a great day and was impressed how the "old guys" know how to hustle through the mountains!
...
Forum: Regional forums 08-09-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 164,375
Posted By txbear55
Thanks Mike! I really appreciated your help...

Thanks Mike! I really appreciated your help getting my bike off the mountain. Sounds like y'all had a good rest of the day, too!
Forum: Regional forums 08-06-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 164,375
Posted By txbear55
Post crash report

Back from the doc with diagnosis of broken collarbone. Not sure yet if rotator cuff or other muscles/tendons torn. Could have been worse, but so far looks like nothing to do but let heal. My...
Forum: Regional forums 08-06-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 164,375
Posted By txbear55
Thanks Big John!

Thanks to John and everyone responsible for RMAR. My son and I had a blast! The Big Bike Easy Ride was perfect (and not always easy!). Sorry we had to bug out early Sat afternoon and miss the...
Forum: Regional forums 07-27-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 164,375
Posted By txbear55
Heading out in the morning for a fun week with...

Heading out in the morning for a fun week with the fam in Silverton! We'll get the party started! :wings:ricky
Forum: Regional forums 06-27-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 164,375
Posted By txbear55
How in the heck????

Something like this.....first Skip plows a boulder out of the mountainside and said bolder blocks the good line. Then yours truly decides to take the outside line (next to the dropoff). Next a nice...
Forum: Regional forums 06-26-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 164,375
Posted By txbear55
Repeat after me...."No thanks, Tellydoug, I'm...

Repeat after me...."No thanks, Tellydoug, I'm riding with another group. Thanks for the invite, though!"





Then again, a new dent on the other side of the tank will make it all match!
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,562
Posted By txbear55
Whisky and Seegars to celebrate! :freaky ...

Whisky and Seegars to celebrate! :freaky :johntm
Forum: Orange Crush 05-08-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,625
Posted By txbear55
Mo throttle! :lol3

Mo throttle! :lol3
Forum: Road warriors 04-13-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,394
Posted By txbear55
Ride it first!

Had the hots for a VFR a few years ago. After a 30 min test ride, I knew my back and wrists could not handle the bent over riding position. YMMV
Forum: GS Boxers 02-17-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 969
Views: 311,824
Posted By txbear55
Love it!

Love it!
Forum: Road warriors 02-08-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,876
Posted By txbear55
Ditto to the above. As one who has been there,...

Ditto to the above. As one who has been there, done that....scratch the Harley itch and don't waste time and money on the metric clone. Once out of your system you can then proceed to a GS! :lol3
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