ADVrider

Go Back   ADVrider > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
User Name
Password
Register Inmates Photos Site Rules Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 40 of 60
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: hubb255
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By hubb255
Anybody tried or seen the giant loop bags? They...

Anybody tried or seen the giant loop bags? They maybe my answer!:clap
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By hubb255
Do they hold enough for a few days travel? I...

Do they hold enough for a few days travel? I wonder if they are the same as the 640A?
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By hubb255
Side luggage rack for KTM 640E?

I seem to have searched everywhere Trying to find side racks for my 02 640E and can't seem to come up with anything. I would like some that would carry waterproof soft bags. Tried SW Motech, Wolfman,...
Forum: Thumpers 10-12-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 25,081
Posted By hubb255
Maybe try this?

ADVNCW, Surfing and found this at .http://motomule.com Might have to have one of these myself! Heck I would use it to take the garbage to the dump!:lol3
Forum: Thumpers 10-11-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 25,081
Posted By hubb255
Tried to find some videos of the CDR. All the...

Tried to find some videos of the CDR. All the ones I found were fairly flat desert riding. The map looks like it goes up through the mountains. Some of the trail has to be more ineresting isnt it?
Forum: Thumpers 10-10-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 25,081
Posted By hubb255
I thought the best way to pack extra gas, given...

I thought the best way to pack extra gas, given the limited space on back, was on the front rack. So far that held up, I have had the tank on for a few hundred miles, rode singletrack with it- but I...
Forum: Thumpers 10-08-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,355
Posted By hubb255
I am a KTM guy but you will find everyone will...

I am a KTM guy but you will find everyone will stick with their own bikes. I fit on my 640E and I only have a 28 inch inseam. Like alot of inmates have said, gotta know what kind of riding you want...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-08-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 263,268
Posted By hubb255
http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/jim_hubba...

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/jim_hubbard1/IMG_1342_1_3_Localtone_zpsef3637e3.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-08-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 263,268
Posted By hubb255
http://http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/ji...

http://http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/jim_hubbard1/IMG_1342_1_3_Localtone_zpsef3637e3.jpgNot the Rockies but sure is pretty here!
Forum: Thumpers 10-07-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 25,081
Posted By hubb255
LOL! I Cant believe this argument is still...

LOL! I Cant believe this argument is still going!:rofl
Forum: Thumpers 10-03-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 34,800
Posted By hubb255
Ol' Silver

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/jim_hubbard1/IMG_0834_3_5_Detail_zps91ba5f02.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 10-03-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 25,081
Posted By hubb255
Talking Conclusion anyone?

I've come to the conclusion that we are all going to stick by our bikes whether it's the riders size, strength or skill level. We all like our own thing and maybe busting a little chops.:evil The...
Forum: Thumpers 10-03-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 25,081
Posted By hubb255
I have nothing against smaller bikes, I used to...

I have nothing against smaller bikes, I used to preach loudly that they were a lot more capable than people give them credit for, but I could not go back to them for gravel road work.

Just can't...
Forum: Thumpers 10-02-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 34,800
Posted By hubb255
Bluhduh Hmm? Photo bucket wont work?

Hmm? Photo bucket wont work?
Forum: Thumpers 10-02-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 34,800
Posted By hubb255
Ol' Silver

http://s1285.beta.photobucket.com/
Forum: Thumpers 10-02-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 25,081
Posted By hubb255
Wink Power is my friend!

I do have to say that under powered can get you into trouble. I've had Ol' Silver (KTM 640 E) in situations that needed that extra umph! Say a really steep, really bumpy uphill. On some club rides I...
Forum: Thumpers 10-02-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 25,081
Posted By hubb255
Go for it man! Sounds like fun. If thats what you...

Go for it man! Sounds like fun. If thats what you like to ride thats great. I love my 640 but the beauty of us is we can all be so different and respect what the other guys ride.
Forum: Thumpers 10-01-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Thumb Closure

Got a motion pro feeler guage, did some more studying. With my big hands using a regular feeler guage made it so I couldn't see where the guage was going. The motion pro guage was long enough to get...
Forum: Thumpers 09-30-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 608
Posted By hubb255
Thanks

In case you guys didn't see my " Big Thank you" post, I set the lash and it runs awsome! Fake Noob was right. The larger gap in the lash must be why it turned over so hard at first start. Thinking...
Forum: Thumpers 09-30-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By hubb255
Sweet bike! I am going to look for a 640...

Sweet bike! I am going to look for a 640 Adventure so I can have both it and my E.
Forum: Thumpers 09-29-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By hubb255
Well my Motion pro feeler guage came with 006 and...

Well my Motion pro feeler guage came with 006 and 008 and I could fit the 008 under there very easily. If I had to guess I would say 009 or 010.
Forum: Thumpers 09-28-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By hubb255
Laugh Big Thanks 640 Crew!!!

I would like to give all the LC4 640 guys for all their help with gettin Ol' Silver back up and running!! Man do I owe you guys a beer. :freaky I got through my valve adjustment, set my tank back on...
Forum: Thumpers 09-26-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 608
Posted By hubb255
So in my rebuilders defense. The bike was rebuilt...

So in my rebuilders defense. The bike was rebuilt this last spring and did run great all summer. I posted on here about it not wanting to start in cooler temps and thats what led me to check the...
Forum: Thumpers 09-26-2012, 03:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 608
Posted By hubb255
Ok well my motion pro feeler guage will be here...

Ok well my motion pro feeler guage will be here tomorrow. ( I broke my 006 trying to bend it) Tell you what happens.
Forum: Thumpers 09-25-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 608
Posted By hubb255
LC4 valve clearance?

I have an out of the way question on valve clearance. I'm a real noobie at this. I checked my valves because my bike wasn't starting easy and found I could get a .008 feeler guage in there. I talked...
Forum: Thumpers 09-24-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Just figured out why the feeler guage by motion...

Just figured out why the feeler guage by motion pro and the home made one is pointed. Please correct me if Im wrong because I dont want anyone else new to this to be misled. The pad that the rocker...
Forum: Thumpers 09-23-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
So my valves are all a hair loose. I can feel...

So my valves are all a hair loose. I can feel them rub the feeler guage but I can move the guage back and forth easy. Second, I turned the compression release at the engine and couldnt see any...
Forum: Thumpers 09-23-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Back to my valves today then. I will try to find...

Back to my valves today then. I will try to find someone with more mechanical experiance to help me. As for the compression, all I know is you can stand on the kick start and it wont move if its on...
Forum: Thumpers 09-22-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Its there and yes I've tried that but I dont...

Its there and yes I've tried that but I dont think its working. I tried kick starting it yesterday after reading the post on it and it doesn't feel any different with it pulled in as it did without...
Forum: Thumpers 09-21-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
That is one thing I dont know how to check. I...

That is one thing I dont know how to check. I usually just hit the start button. Sometimes if it starts off on the compression stroke ( Im assuming) it rolls really hard for a second then its fine.
Forum: Thumpers 09-21-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
When I start Ol' Silver in the cold I put the...

When I start Ol' Silver in the cold I put the choke nearly all the way on. (wont barley turn over when choke is any farther) Sometimes that will get it. If not then I will slowly turn the choke back...
Forum: Thumpers 09-20-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Cry Bad news. This morning was 38 and no good on the...

Bad news. This morning was 38 and no good on the starting. I did notice that it doesn't even make a popping sound. Put the charger on for a few minutes and and it will make a popping sound like its...
Forum: Thumpers 09-19-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Thumb This morning was 46 degrees and it started. Good...

This morning was 46 degrees and it started. Good sign but not convinced yet!:clap
Forum: Thumpers 09-18-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
update

A little update. I had to try it.....I dropped my oil from 15W50 to 10W40. Fired right up this morning but its in the lower 60s so that dont mean a thing. Tommorow will be the test if it really drops...
Forum: Thumpers 09-17-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Well I had it rebuilt but it did it before that.

Well I had it rebuilt but it did it before that.
Forum: Thumpers 09-17-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Morning Jon! Its a new interstate battery and I...

Morning Jon! Its a new interstate battery and I had it tested and shows no problem. If it is any slower its not much at all but I found it don't take much and it wont start.
Forum: Thumpers 09-17-2012, 04:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Ok.... back from the weekend. My bad you guys....

Ok.... back from the weekend. My bad you guys. The oil is 15w50. Anyway carb cleaned, valves checked compression release seems ok. Ran great yesturday afternoon at 70 something degrees. This morning...
Forum: Thumpers 09-15-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Ahh....I guess I didnt understand the oil thing....

Ahh....I guess I didnt understand the oil thing. I thought it was heavier. OK scratch that. Was just trying to think of what would change with the temp. I know it seems like I'm pussy footin around...
Forum: Thumpers 09-14-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Nobodies feeling the oil thing? Its only a cool...

Nobodies feeling the oil thing? Its only a cool weather thing. Starts fine when its warmer. I would think the already heavy oil would get thick as the temperature drops. Would seem a dirty carb would...
Forum: Thumpers 09-14-2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By hubb255
Pissed I put a brand new battery in it in July. Yea, all...

I put a brand new battery in it in July. Yea, all our gas has ethanol. I will have to try to try the carb adjustment.
Showing results 1 to 40 of 60
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump

Times are GMT -7.   It's 12:11 AM.

Photo Sharing - Hall of Wisdom - Donate - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ADVrider 2011