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Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4,347
Views: 671,583
Posted By dirtdiver
Well i gave everything the once over and did not...

Well i gave everything the once over and did not find anything. I took the tank off and the headlight. Looked at all of the wiring and the connections. Nothing really amiss. The bikes seems to...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4,347
Views: 671,583
Posted By dirtdiver
I wish you would get to work on this! :lol3 ...

I wish you would get to work on this! :lol3

I will pull the tank and look at the wiring, it was literally like an on off switch.
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4,347
Views: 671,583
Posted By dirtdiver
I had a weird thing today. I have almost 10,000...

I had a weird thing today. I have almost 10,000 miles on my engine of the 2009 530. I was riding on a 2 day Baja jaunt of about 400 miles. The weather was warm but not hot. The bike was running...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-15-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 966
Posted By dirtdiver
I have heard that heat can kill the fuel pump....

I have heard that heat can kill the fuel pump. Some say that if you like to run your tanks low then the pump will not get the cooling it needs and it will have a shorter life.

So, in my case the...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-15-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 966
Posted By dirtdiver
The filter looked OK. It was the fuel pump. ...

The filter looked OK. It was the fuel pump.

DD
Forum: Orange Crush 05-12-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 966
Posted By dirtdiver
My 2008 (at 20K miles)would run fine then every...

My 2008 (at 20K miles)would run fine then every once in a while when I jumped on the throttle it would sag bad. No power, the revs dropped, etc... If I kept real easy on the throttle then no...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-12-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By dirtdiver
I have the Euro Head light with hid H7 and H3...

I have the Euro Head light with hid H7 and H3 55Watt since 2009. It is pretty bright and the light goes everywhere. Also, I just noticed that the heat is melting the reflectors (just above the...
Forum: The Garage 05-06-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 414
Views: 101,330
Posted By dirtdiver
How was the open house? DD

How was the open house?

DD
Forum: Thumpers 05-05-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By dirtdiver
I had a 2003. It was pretty bullet proof. DD

I had a 2003. It was pretty bullet proof.

DD
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-05-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,050
Posted By dirtdiver
My issue with riding in the rain is being able to...

My issue with riding in the rain is being able to see. I hate the steam inside my goggles and the drops on the outside. After a little bit I am basically blind.

I love it other than that.
...
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,198
Posted By dirtdiver
The wee is a great touring bike but it does not...

The wee is a great touring bike but it does not have the effortless power of the bigger bikes.


DD
Forum: Ride reports 05-01-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,017
Posted By dirtdiver
Gosh that looks like fun. Great RR! DD

Gosh that looks like fun. Great RR!

DD
Forum: Orange Crush 05-01-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,730
Posted By dirtdiver
I also have the Jesse bags. I have crashed many...

I also have the Jesse bags. I have crashed many times. They are scuffed but still open and close just fine.

If you are going offroad much get the soft bags (but you probably already knew...
Forum: Americas 04-26-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,138
Posted By dirtdiver
A brand new bike to a brand new rider there is...

A brand new bike to a brand new rider there is probably not much "setting up" to do. It will take some months to determine what you like and don't like and that begets the "setting up". My opinion....
Forum: Americas 04-26-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,138
Posted By dirtdiver
I would suggest: - will you have a week to...

I would suggest:

- will you have a week to make the trip? If not at least 4 days then I think you might be asking for it.

- the interstates are safer than the back roads

- will you have...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-22-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 10,874
Posted By dirtdiver
Crap Joe, You should re-name this thread, "990...

Crap Joe, You should re-name this thread, "990 All in!" :D

I had to do my upgrades as I had money available, but I commend you in your enthusiasm and wallet!

I enjoyed my Dakar and had some...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-17-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 10,874
Posted By dirtdiver
I alos moved from a F650 dakar to the 990. ...

I alos moved from a F650 dakar to the 990.

My .02.

- I have the stock bashplate and have never had an issue and my bike has taken a beating.

-knobby front tire vs the trailwinds.

- I...
Forum: Ride reports 04-16-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,484
Posted By dirtdiver
This looks like a good one! Fun for you to all...

This looks like a good one! Fun for you to all be together since kids on bikes.

DD
Forum: Americas 04-14-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 798
Posted By dirtdiver
1+ In addition if you have the camping gear...

1+

In addition if you have the camping gear and you get stuck somewhere you can just put up your tent. Others are pushing on into the night because they need to find a hotel.

Last week i was...
Forum: Equipment 04-11-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,354
Posted By dirtdiver
1+

1+
Forum: Thumpers 04-11-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By dirtdiver
Whoa! Even without gloves! :clap DD

Whoa! Even without gloves! :clap

DD
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-11-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,262
Posted By dirtdiver
Is she short or tall? If she is not short...

Is she short or tall?

If she is not short then I always thought a DRZ400 is the perfect beginner bike if she is willing to accept the dirt look.

DD
Forum: Vendors 04-08-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,110
Posted By dirtdiver
I am trying to visualize how these mount to the...

I am trying to visualize how these mount to the bike and are sturdy enough. I like that they are high on the bike.

DD
Forum: Ride reports 04-03-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 31,384
Posted By dirtdiver
How much was a room at Shari's? They look nice. ...

How much was a room at Shari's? They look nice.

DD
Forum: The Garage 03-31-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
Guys, thanks for all your advice. This community...

Guys, thanks for all your advice. This community is amazing in the varied expertise it can bring to the table. I anyone wants to know about navy diving ask me! Or killing gophers, ask me! ...
Forum: Canada 03-31-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,052
Posted By dirtdiver
I like the Garmin 600. ...

I like the Garmin 600.

http://sites.garmin.com/montana/

One thing that is critical is to get a bright screen. Everything else is secondary in my opinion.

With my old garmin's in many...
Forum: Equipment 03-27-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By dirtdiver
such as what?

such as what?
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By dirtdiver
I have used Pelican cases. On the positives they...

I have used Pelican cases. On the positives they are light weight, lockable, and sturdy. The negatives are that the side cases open up and want to dump everything out.

The top case when riding...
Forum: The Garage 03-13-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,840
Posted By dirtdiver
Yep, you sound well qualified! Thanks. DD

Yep, you sound well qualified! Thanks.

DD
Forum: The Garage 03-13-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
[QUOTE=Boatman;20941119]Damn,,,,, how long are...

[QUOTE=Boatman;20941119]Damn,,,,, how long are you going to be in Mexico???

I'm kind of agreeing with Bwalsh,,, I think that if you look really hard you will find another hole in that rock...
Forum: The Garage 03-13-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
You guys convinced me to stop messing with it. ...

You guys convinced me to stop messing with it. Rest assured that I am bringing my BBQ tongs back inside the house. :D

I am going to Mexico I will deal with it after that. Ive got a friend that...
Forum: The Garage 03-13-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
I was thinking the same thing. I do have some...

I was thinking the same thing. I do have some friends over there. there is the aspect of personal use...but I do plan to go over there and sniff around.
Forum: The Garage 03-13-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
Thumb hahahahah

hahahahah
Forum: The Garage 03-12-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,840
Posted By dirtdiver
I think the stuff at 54' and beyond is the city...

I think the stuff at 54' and beyond is the city main line running inn line with the street. Yes it does look bad but I do not think that it is my problem way out there. Thanks for your advice. ...
Forum: The Garage 03-12-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
There is no other hole in the back side of the...

There is no other hole in the back side of the rock.

Yes, that is my house.

A
Forum: The Garage 03-12-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
I suppose I could be off by 5 inches. I cant...

I suppose I could be off by 5 inches. I cant really tell the angle of the hole through the rock.
Forum: The Garage 03-12-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
One other thing of note. I just measured. I...

One other thing of note. I just measured. I have 35 inches of hole and 54 inches of rock in the longest (realistic) dimension. How would 16" of dynamite fit in there??

DD
...
Forum: The Garage 03-12-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
I had today off but have to work tomorrow. So I...

I had today off but have to work tomorrow. So I probably wont do anything with this until dinner CA time.

Thanks for your suggestions. My dilemma is:

I would like to keep the rock if I can.
...
Forum: The Garage 03-12-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
I would imagine that there is only 4-6" of rock...

I would imagine that there is only 4-6" of rock left at the back end of the hole.

DD
Forum: The Garage 03-12-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,764
Posted By dirtdiver
[QUOTE=bwalsh;20932340]They'll go with a 9v...

[QUOTE=bwalsh;20932340]They'll go with a 9v battery.

If it was live you'd be sending pieces of that rock for hundreds of feet throughout the neighborhood. It wouldn't be pretty and I'd guarantee...
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