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Forum: Old's Cool 05-14-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By Skidmarkart
All, just thought I would update this in case...

All, just thought I would update this in case anyone was curious.

I did a combination of things, mostly influenced by the series "Clean your motorcycle" Parts 1-5 by DrivenandRidden on YouTube. It...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-07-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By Skidmarkart
Cleaning a nasty engine

Howdy all,

I just purchased a side-kick for my DR650. A 1998 VTR1000. I will be going through a restoration process on this bike over the next few months. Everything works, but she's a victim of...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Good news... the shop was super nice about the...

Good news... the shop was super nice about the tire thing, and said come on back and switch it out. I'll definitely be giving these guys a good review (and probably a few bucks to help them out on...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Yeah - I'm nearly 40 have two kids, and ride a...

Yeah - I'm nearly 40 have two kids, and ride a big yellow dirt bike to work everyday. Not really worried about cool anymore :lol3
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Damn - that sucks. Hop eyou gave them a lovely...

Damn - that sucks. Hop eyou gave them a lovely Yelp review.

I don't think these guys were doing anything bad intentionally - it was an honest mistake. I should have come in and looked at the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Understood - however, they didn't have the tire...

Understood - however, they didn't have the tire they quoted me. They just called and said "we don't have that tire (A Shinko dual sport that was larger) but we do have a road tire" - they didn't tell...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Looks nice! Next time I will be doing this job. ...

Looks nice! Next time I will be doing this job.

I went back into my research before I got a tire and indeed there are people running 140/90-17 on a stock rim with no problems (per Procycle site,...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Yeah - your right about that. I would have gotten...

Yeah - your right about that. I would have gotten a cheaper tire, paid nothing for labor, and not be in this situation of hating my new tire. I was paying for convenience, but it isn't really...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Hmmm... that's odd, I have seen DR's with much...

Hmmm... that's odd, I have seen DR's with much larger street or 80/20 tires with the stock rims. I'd love to get a set of Excels, but that is a serious investment. Maybe it is the "ratio" that makes...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Any one switch to a street tire and find it looks...

Any one switch to a street tire and find it looks TINY on their bike?

I picked up a new set of tires over the weekend. I was going for an 80/20 tire because I ride mostly street. Well, the shop...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
So, my factory nobbies are finally worn out (well...

So, my factory nobbies are finally worn out (well the rear is anyway and the front has a little dry-rot cracking... not safe). Since I mostly ride street, I was going to get them replaced with a set...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-06-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 444,507
Posted By Skidmarkart
Though I am more of a "keep both wheels on the...

Though I am more of a "keep both wheels on the ground at all times" kind of fellow, this video is amazing. Maybe one day I'll try one of these "wheelie" things...

I admit, it is a catchy tune as...
Forum: Thumpers 03-06-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
I picked up a 100% stock 2005 with low miles for...

I picked up a 100% stock 2005 with low miles for $3700.

BTW - the yellow ones are the fastest.
Forum: Thumpers 03-01-2013, 04:52 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Pretty good for me sitting, a bit short standing....

Pretty good for me sitting, a bit short standing. 6'4" about 210lbs, 35-36 inseam. I mostly ride around the city. Standing, I could definitely use 1"-2" more bars and 1"-2" lower pegs. These are...
Forum: Thumpers 02-28-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Oh great and knowledgeable DR650 thread...

Oh great and knowledgeable DR650 thread readers...

I have an odd electrical problem, and I am wondering if I can get any input. My bike has a bad connection someplace. When I turn the key to the...
Forum: Thumpers 01-31-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By Skidmarkart
I get it, sometimes quiet is the right way to...

I get it, sometimes quiet is the right way to experience things. Jeez, cut the guy some slack.

I like to backpack alone for this reason.

If you really want just wind, definitely try electric....
Forum: Equipment 01-17-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By Skidmarkart
I like that Scorpion and sounds like it is the...

I like that Scorpion and sounds like it is the right size and price - think I'll see if I can find a deal on one someplace.
Forum: Equipment 01-16-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By Skidmarkart
3 season jacket for a tall guy (6'4")

I have been poking around on this forum for a bit looking at jacket info, but I am not finding exactly what I need.

So, I am pretty tall and thin, 6'4" about 210. I am looking for a jacket to...
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Yep. All those were part of my symptoms. I didn't...

Yep. All those were part of my symptoms. I didn't mess too much with the fuel screw setting. Just a basic slow or fast idle. Getting that chunk of crap out of the pilot jet was the big thing, I am...
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Sorry - the jet. The little orifice had a chunk...

Sorry - the jet. The little orifice had a chunk of something inside. Never figured out what it was, but I was able to blow it out after the Pine Sol.
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
I had the exact same problem, a few weeks ago and...

I had the exact same problem, a few weeks ago and per Derek and other's here (EROS7 ??? and Procycle) it was a clogged pilot. Maybe your search -fu is better than mine and you can find it. I figured...
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
I'm just glad my medium was in pavement...

I'm just glad my medium was in pavement scratches, and no Jackson Pollock oil splatter. That shifter damn near put a hole in my engine.

Live and learn. I shouldn't complain. First time I have...
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
SO, I dropped my bike pulling out of my house...

SO, I dropped my bike pulling out of my house today. Wet stock off road tires + pavement + a tiny bit too much gas and boom, I am on the ground. Fortunately, nothing was hurt except my bike (and my...
Forum: Equipment 12-12-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 438
Posted By Skidmarkart
Wireless IP camera

Howdy folks,

There seems to be many knowledgable people here about camera equipment and I wonder if anyone might have advice on a camera I need to set-up.

I need to set up a IP camera that...
Forum: Thumpers 12-04-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Thanks for all the replies - bike is pretty new...

Thanks for all the replies - bike is pretty new (2005 with 1K miles), so I seriously doubt they are work out. Maybe I will give cleaning a try before I buy anything new. I ride to work in pretty much...
Forum: Thumpers 12-03-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
My brakes are well, kinda sucky. They are also...

My brakes are well, kinda sucky. They are also noisy (lots of squeaks and grinds as I stop). The stopping power is acceptable, but not breathtaking.

I have a couple of questions - first, is it...
Forum: Thumpers 12-02-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,359
Posted By Skidmarkart
37... I work at the local Ivy League college. A...

37... I work at the local Ivy League college. A lot of the kids who have bikes on campus wave me down - then see me, and I can see the look of, "oh, another dual sport rider!" turn to "uh, old guy."...
Forum: Thumpers 11-30-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
[QUOTE=Chill;20147192]There must be some sort of...

[QUOTE=Chill;20147192]There must be some sort of heat resistant paint for this. /QUOTE]

I have painted a few bikes (and their parts engines, exhaust, etc.) there is lots of good stuff to paint...
Forum: Thumpers 11-20-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By Skidmarkart
I am by no means an expert, but I sound like I am...

I am by no means an expert, but I sound like I am about your same size and shape (6'4" 220lbs), and I was looking at the same bikes. As mentioned before, I found the DRZ to be less happy at the 70mph...
Forum: Thumpers 11-18-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Just wanted to say - I did a overnight...

Just wanted to say -

I did a overnight pine-sol soak and carb cleaning (and got all the stuff to do a rebuild, didn't need any of it) per several suggestions, thanks Er-07s-2, and others for the...
Forum: Thumpers 11-08-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Dang - I actually checked on Procycle's site...

Dang - I actually checked on Procycle's site first, but I didn't see a stock rebuild kit.

Next time...
Forum: Thumpers 11-07-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Wow, thanks for the awesome write-ups everyone. I...

Wow, thanks for the awesome write-ups everyone. I feel inspired. Hell, I feel downright confident, and I haven't even had a beer yet.

ER70S-2 - Wow, I feel like I am ready to tackle this job....
Forum: Thumpers 11-06-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
BTW - Thanks to JagLite and Mongle too. I was...

BTW - Thanks to JagLite and Mongle too. I was just thinking if I was going to go through the trouble of removing and disassembling it, that I would go ahead and jet it.

I did confirm one thing on...
Forum: Thumpers 11-06-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Derek, Thanks so much. I'll start there. ...

Derek,

Thanks so much. I'll start there.



Meanwhile Carb Wars...

This is the Nick Winters show and I do the entertaining, thank you
Lets go out with something really hot for these folks
Forum: Thumpers 11-06-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Somewhat - the bike is fairly new to me. It...

Somewhat - the bike is fairly new to me. It wasn't running 100% when I got it, but it was running much better than it is now. In the past couple of weeks, it has gone downhill. There's more low-end...
Forum: Thumpers 11-06-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
“Gentlemen, You Can’t Fight In Here! This Is The...

“Gentlemen, You Can’t Fight In Here! This Is The War Room!”

Dr. Strangelove

Derek,

Would you do anything besides a non-usa adjustable needle? I just want my stock carb sorted, I am not...
Forum: Thumpers 11-06-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
I am going to pull my BST40 carb and clean it,...

I am going to pull my BST40 carb and clean it, and hopefully do some mild mods to make it work a little better. Is the Procycle kit the way to go? I think I have seen a couple of others (like Moose)...
Forum: Equipment 11-05-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,267
Posted By Skidmarkart
This... ...

This...

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-S10MK2-Pocket-Radio-Silver/dp/B00020S7XK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352129657&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+pocket+radio

Plus a cheap set of in-ear headphones is what...
Forum: Thumpers 11-02-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 77,014
Views: 13,976,539
Posted By Skidmarkart
Oh great and knowledgable DR owners... My...

Oh great and knowledgable DR owners...

My DR is running like s**t. I just got it a few weeks ago, it has low miles (1000 and change). I did the prescribed fluid changes, which helped. But colder...
Forum: Thumpers 10-31-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By Skidmarkart
I'm 6'4" about 225ish. Very comfortable on a...

I'm 6'4" about 225ish. Very comfortable on a stock DR with a stock seat. Rear shock is a little squishy for my taste. May upgrade one day, but I am also cheap so I may live with it. I do mostly short...
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