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Forum: Trials 05-06-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 24,791
Posted By Mike D
Great event at a new location outside of Ft....

Great event at a new location outside of Ft. Collins yesterday.

Bailey Tucker making it look easy:
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-26-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,089
Posted By Mike D
I bought my '08 Duc at Erico, and was very happy...

I bought my '08 Duc at Erico, and was very happy with the process.

They do loaner bikes, and the cost is included with a service plan (should you choose to but one). Beware though - first time I...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-27-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 459
Posted By Mike D
Denver Dakar Racer

Member here?

http://www.9news.com/news/sidetracks/307014/337/Denver-resident-to-take-on-Dakar-Race
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 11-01-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 655
Poll: Amendment 64
Views: 24,205
Posted By Mike D
One of the biggest arguments I've heard against...

One of the biggest arguments I've heard against the amendment is the "Think of the kids" stance. It's the thought that passing the amendment will encourage MJ use in young people, and increase the...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 10-26-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 655
Poll: Amendment 64
Views: 24,205
Posted By Mike D
Amendment 64

I'll completely understand if the mods want to remove this. Political, not motorcycle related, etc... My apologies if inappropriate.

I've posted a poll on a couple of different local interwebz...
Forum: Trials 10-16-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By Mike D
Thanks for the direction guys - I'll check out...

Thanks for the direction guys - I'll check out the adjustment at the master cylinder, and well as change the fluid.

I did adjust the lever a month or so ago so that the engagement point was closer...
Forum: Trials 10-15-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By Mike D
Disappearing Friction Zone

'08 GG TXT 280 Pro

When I first start the bike and the transmission is cold, the clutch feels great; smooth engagement and a nice big friction zone. As the transmission warms up, the friction zone...
Forum: Trials 09-20-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,706
Posted By Mike D
My wife is an equestrian trainer and has a saying...

My wife is an equestrian trainer and has a saying for her students:

"Practice doesn't make perfect; Perfect practice makes perfect"

I always try to keep proper technique in mind when riding my...
Forum: Ride reports 08-24-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5,114
Views: 1,337,860
Posted By Mike D
Finally

After weeks of non-productiveness, I'm caught up.

Thank you Mark for taking the time and effort to put together the most inspiring, emotional, educational, and beautiful Ride Report I've ever...
Forum: Ride reports 08-09-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,070
Posted By Mike D
Sure sounds like you guys didn't get along very...

Sure sounds like you guys didn't get along very well, to say the least. I'd like to hear the other side...

Maybe you should take trips by yourself so you can go at your own schedule...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-05-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 616
Posted By Mike D
I tried this once, but got frustrated trying to...

I tried this once, but got frustrated trying to find TDC. Nice to be able to turn the engine while looking in with a flashlight for the mark.
Forum: GS Boxers 07-05-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 616
Posted By Mike D
Front Cover Mod for Valve Adjustment

(I can't be the first person to think of this, so my apologies if 205)

'01 1150GS with HB engine guards.

In my experience, the hardest part of doing a valve adjustment is removing the front...
Forum: Trials 07-03-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1,805
Views: 199,123
Posted By Mike D
Excellent - thanks for the tip!!! Was doing...

Excellent - thanks for the tip!!! Was doing everything in 1st - I'll start going for it in 2nd. And yea, knees - got it.

And yea, at the end I let the clutch out and the bike just pulled itself...
Forum: Trials 07-02-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,805
Views: 199,123
Posted By Mike D
This was Saturday outside of Idaho Springs, CO....

This was Saturday outside of Idaho Springs, CO. First time trail riding with trials bikes, and finding little rock formations to practice on. This is my first year riding trials, and it shows :lol3 ...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-22-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 34,274
Posted By Mike D
Unbelievable - it would be hard not to confront...

Unbelievable - it would be hard not to confront the person at the next stoplight. To act so stupidly, knowing so many have lost so much...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-19-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,961
Posted By Mike D
Wow - hell of a story. For all the pain you've...

Wow - hell of a story. For all the pain you've gone through, you probably know yourself and your own strength better than most of us.

Thanks for posting - hope you keep feeling better.
Forum: The Garage 06-19-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5,444
Views: 2,190,196
Posted By Mike D
Here's mine. Don't have any good shots of the...

Here's mine. Don't have any good shots of the outside, but it's the inside that counts :evil

Needs some serious organizational work, especially in the back workshop area.
...
Forum: Trials 05-04-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,051
Posted By Mike D
Obviously go look at it, and at least start it -...

Obviously go look at it, and at least start it - but it looks good. (Some really helpful info there, I know. You're welcome.)

Call Bill at Balance Trials (720-207-7715). He's a Beta dealer in...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19,477
Views: 2,871,452
Posted By Mike D
Fuel Hose

I have the IMS 4-gal tank on my '06 DRZ. The petcock sits much lower than on the stock tank. The stock fuel line now kinks, and collapses when it gets really hot. I've temporarily helped the problem...
Forum: Trials 04-30-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 24,791
Posted By Mike D
Here are a couple videos of the pros going for it...

Here are a couple videos of the pros going for it at Corral Bluffs yesterday:

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Forum: Trials 04-23-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,569
Posted By Mike D
Due to lack of selection, I went with these: ...

Due to lack of selection, I went with these:

http://www.usprocurements.co.nz/100_0075.JPG

These are the same grips I run on my DRZ, and I've really liked the feel of them. The levers don't hit...
Forum: Trials 04-20-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,569
Posted By Mike D
Thanks guys...

Thanks guys...
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,488
Posted By Mike D
Can't believe this thread is revived... As...

Can't believe this thread is revived...

As the OP, I'll update that I went with the DRZ (an '06), and haven't regretted it at all. It needed all the standard mods (tank, airbox, jetting, footpegs,...
Forum: Trials 04-20-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,569
Posted By Mike D
Grips

(Used the search function - didn't come up with anything)

The grips on my '08 GG280Pro are shot - heading to the local shop for replacements. The place mainly carries dirtbike stuff - nothing...
Forum: Trials 04-05-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,051
Posted By Mike D
My $0.02... I'm a new trials rider. I have a...

My $0.02...

I'm a new trials rider. I have a decade of motorcycle experience (outside of a couple dirtbikes as a kid), dualsport and street. Living where I do, I have the opportunity to ride some...
Forum: Trials 04-04-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 426
Views: 87,949
Posted By Mike D
You've only been riding a month? Me too ...

You've only been riding a month?

Me too

I hate you

:D
Forum: Thumpers 03-06-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19,477
Views: 2,871,452
Posted By Mike D
Oil Filter Changing W/O Dropping Oil

Anybody change out an oil filter (without draining oil) on an S by laying it on its side? Does laying it on its side prevent oil from spilling out?

(Did an oil change over the weekend, realized I...
Forum: Trials 02-27-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1,805
Views: 199,123
Posted By Mike D
That's awesome - - - - looks (and sounds) like...

That's awesome - - - - looks (and sounds) like you guys had a great day!!!
Forum: Thumpers 02-10-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By Mike D
DRZ Fork Oil Question

Changing the fork oil in my '06 this weekend. Stock springs, first time the oil has been changed.

I weigh ~175lbs; I understand the stock setup is based on a 150lb rider.

I know heavier springs...
Forum: Thumpers 01-17-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,462
Posted By Mike D
I have both an XR650L and a DRZ400S. 650 -...

I have both an XR650L and a DRZ400S.

650 - Way better on pavement

400 - Way better on dirt

The differences are pretty self-explanatory. Whatever you're thinking are the differences - your...
Forum: Trials 11-28-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By Mike D
Thanks for the replies everyone................

Thanks for the replies everyone................
Forum: Trials 11-27-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By Mike D
08 TXT 280 Pro Shifting

Bike will not go from neutral into 2nd. The lever goes all the way up, but it doesn't shift out of neutral. I can go into 1st, roll a little, then shift into 2nd fine. I can go into 1st, roll a...
Forum: Trials 11-10-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,560
Posted By Mike D
Weight?

The description of the Freeride states that weighs only 995 kg.

That's kilograms, right? 1 kg = 2.20462262 lbs.

That bike doesn't look like it weighs 2,200 lbs :lol3

(I'm guessing they meant...
Forum: Trials 11-07-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1,805
Views: 199,123
Posted By Mike D
That looks like a really fun area to practice at....

That looks like a really fun area to practice at. Once you went up to the top, you can see how close you are to buildings/lawns.........that area is designated for motorized use? That's awesome......
Forum: Trials 11-05-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,364
Posted By Mike D
Because it ran for a little bit and then died, it...

Because it ran for a little bit and then died, it sounds to me to be fuel related. Did you pinch a hose? Any chance when you dropped it the petcock closed or the choke engaged?

(these seem stupid,...
Forum: Trials 11-03-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 426
Views: 87,949
Posted By Mike D
So much awesome - such beautiful camera work

So much awesome - such beautiful camera work
Forum: Trials 10-31-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,442
Posted By Mike D
Yea, that all makes perfect sense. I'll just keep...

Yea, that all makes perfect sense. I'll just keep riding it, and if it's in the way - which it won't be, I'll do something about it.
Forum: Trials 10-30-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,442
Posted By Mike D
Thanks Grizzzly - Are you saying that you think...

Thanks Grizzzly - Are you saying that you think this happened because the tire pushed the muffler out when the suspension compressed?

I've checked, and I most certainly can NOT weld aluminum. So,...
Forum: Trials 10-30-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,442
Posted By Mike D
Bent exhaust - What would you do?

Pretty sure I bent the muffler out a couple inches this weekend

http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy242/mike_derosia/0117f253.jpg
...
Forum: Trials 10-26-2011, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Mike D
Thanks for the replies everyone. I found a...

Thanks for the replies everyone.

I found a station just a few miles from my work that sells 100 octane - - so I'll run that, along with H1R oil.

We got a foot of snow last night - - I caused it...
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