Forum: Some Assembly Required
04-08-2013, 01:49 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-07-2013, 02:59 PM
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Haha, well I think I'll find out for sure when...
Haha, well I think I'll find out for sure when the speedo gets here. I've found a couple of chrome analog tachs that wire to a coil. I'm going to look into those. I KNOW this bike isn't running to...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
04-07-2013, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 30
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The sprung hub idea would be neat. It would be...
The sprung hub idea would be neat. It would be nice to have a little bit of suspension, and keep the knobbies and blast down well packed gravel roads on it, but the long snout and lower suspension...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-06-2013, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
04-06-2013, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Well at the moment I am on a budget and can't...
Well at the moment I am on a budget and can't afford a vapor + the mount. Also I'm in love with old style dual sports. I even considered putting an old style headlight and tank on my bike, and making...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-06-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
04-06-2013, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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No, but I try to not let it sound too busy. I...
No, but I try to not let it sound too busy. I would think 3,500-5,000 max. Probably closer to the low side of that. I got a speedometer and air filter on their way in the mail. I haven't had time to...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-06-2013, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
04-06-2013, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,752
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
04-06-2013, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,752
Hardtail dirtbike?
I just wondered if anyone has seen or done a hardtail on a dirt bike or dual sport? I have a dirt bike with a bolt on subframe, and I just wondered the possibility of doing such. At one point I had...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-30-2013, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 17,069
Views: 1,811,337
I had a question about gearing. I am running...
I had a question about gearing. I am running 15/43 and it seems gutless over 65mph. I was going down the highway at about 75 and it just seemed wound too high and not wanting to pull. I kicked it...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-20-2013, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
01-20-2013, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 17,069
Views: 1,811,337
Thank the lord, I think that is the problem. I...
Thank the lord, I think that is the problem. I ran it for 30 seconds to check the oil, about to top it off. After I ran it I put it in gear and clutch it, and if I rock it twice it breaks loose and...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-20-2013, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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I read that it should be in Neutral when...
I read that it should be in Neutral when installed the push rod so that it is properly seated. I put the bike in gear and pull the clutch and it will not roll. I had the clutch discs out, oiled each...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-19-2013, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Need a bit of help. I started working on this...
Need a bit of help. I started working on this over a month ago but I had to leave the country. I replaced my clutch center after one of the bolts broke out and hit the cover. I finally got around to...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-22-2012, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
12-22-2012, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
12-21-2012, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
12-17-2012, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Doesn't fit perfectly tight, but 27mm did fit...
Doesn't fit perfectly tight, but 27mm did fit tight enough to get it off.
Can someone tell me the difference in the old clutch bushing and the '02 up one? I heard some of the old bad ones carried...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-17-2012, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
12-16-2012, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
12-12-2012, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
12-12-2012, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
12-10-2012, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 17,069
Views: 1,811,337
I don't so much care about lightweight or...
I don't so much care about lightweight or performance, I just want the strongest, longest lasting ones. When you look at those Ironman rears they don't even look that strong because they're cut down...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-09-2012, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
12-02-2012, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
12-02-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
11-30-2012, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 17,069
Views: 1,811,337
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Forum: Thumpers
11-29-2012, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 17,069
Views: 1,811,337
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Forum: Thumpers
11-27-2012, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 17,069
Views: 1,811,337
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Forum: Thumpers
11-27-2012, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 17,069
Views: 1,811,337
I meant armor for me, haha. I'm about to swap...
I meant armor for me, haha. I'm about to swap those knobbies off for some all terrains, I think that might lower it a quarter inch, not enough to make a real difference. As for starting, I started...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-26-2012, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
11-26-2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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This bike is almost too nice to even go offroad...
This bike is almost too nice to even go offroad with it... almost. I'm going to buy a new front rim, and put some DOT tires on it. And I think I'll put a lowering link, and drop the front 1". I've...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-25-2012, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 17,069
Views: 1,811,337
I now own a 2002 XR650R. The bike is beautiful,...
I now own a 2002 XR650R. The bike is beautiful, and runs perfect. I was afraid it wouldn't be in as nice of shape as the PO and his photos suggested, but it is! Aside from a few scratches here and...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-24-2012, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Forum: Thumpers
11-24-2012, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 17,069
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Okay, I've finally gotten in touch with the guy...
Okay, I've finally gotten in touch with the guy I'm planning to buy this XR650R tomorrow from. Here's the details on it. Baja kit with aftermarket headlight, turn signals, passenger foot pegs, and...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-24-2012, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 15,931
Views: 1,926,058
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Forum: Thumpers
11-23-2012, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 15,931
Views: 1,926,058
Haha. That's a great video. I like the random...
Haha. That's a great video. I like the random tanks on fire and people bursting out of the floor at the beginning. I don't doubt the capabilities of the bike, I just want to be able to ride long...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-23-2012, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 15,931
Views: 1,926,058
I plan to ride the bike across country. As for...
I plan to ride the bike across country. As for wind, I don't mind it so much. I've lived a life of discomfort, I like the challenge I guess. I guess if stock does 65 just fine, a bit more power and...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-23-2012, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 15,931
Views: 1,926,058
If I added full exhaust and a pumper carb, with...
If I added full exhaust and a pumper carb, with the 16T front sprocket do you think it'd drop the RPM quite a bit? I am trying to buy a dual sport, have been for the passed two weeks but keep either...
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