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Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
Stock Bars

Ok, odd request, I'm looking for a pair of stock CRF250L handle bars, they're going on my GSX1100. Tried them the other night and they were perfect on the big Suzuki, but alas the bike tipped over on...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
handle bars

Ok, odd request, I'm looking for a pair of stock CRF250L handle bars, they're going on my GSX1100. Tried them the other night and they were perfect on the big Suzuki, but alas the bike tipped over on...
Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
Yowsa!

This thread got huge......I've had the CRF out a bit through the winter, now that the snow is disappearing it should get some more miles. I can;t get over how much stuff there is in the aftermarket...
Forum: Thumpers 02-10-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
sweet jeebus this got big, ridiculous to try to...

sweet jeebus this got big, ridiculous to try to scroll through and find the info, so Ima ask. WHo's the company that's making springs for the rear shock, it'd be awesome if someone could PM the info....
Forum: Thumpers 01-09-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
I had a really high set of ATV bars on mine at...

I had a really high set of ATV bars on mine at one point, must have been 6 to 8 inches high, some judicious cable re-routing is all I had to do, there's quite a bit of slack in the cables.
Forum: Thumpers 01-03-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
I crashed it at about 40km, and the bike survived...

I crashed it at about 40km, and the bike survived fine, bit scratched up, bent the rear brake lever and the handle bars. The brake lever bent righ tback and I used the bent bars as an excuse to...
Forum: Thumpers 12-21-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
I'm in Love ...

I'm in Love

http://pds2.exblog.jp/pds/1/201212/15/58/f0178858_18403749.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 12-04-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
I know I've worked the forks over good, no...

I know I've worked the forks over good, no tabletops or anything, but weighing in at nearly 240lbs and riding this thing hard hasn't made the forks weep yet.
Forum: Thumpers 12-02-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
I'd stick with aluminum, a stronger metal would...

I'd stick with aluminum, a stronger metal would only transfer more force to the shift shaft and you don't want that to happen.
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By Wargasm
I bought a used traverse jacket in XL, I'm 6'2"...

I bought a used traverse jacket in XL, I'm 6'2" 235lb, tall, long arms, broad shoulders. The XL fit good, with a fleece underneath and a roost protector and hard elbow pads. There's a lot of room in...
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
C'mon I see those Trials riders hoping gaps like...

C'mon I see those Trials riders hoping gaps like that all the time on youtube, you can do it.
Forum: Thumpers 11-25-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
Yeah this is my first "dirt bike" or dual sport...

Yeah this is my first "dirt bike" or dual sport and I'd agree that it's geared for the beginner and/or city commuter that heads for the hills on the weekend. It's a good bike for the non-hardcore...
Forum: Thumpers 11-25-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
The Pro Tapers give about a 1" rise, and you can...

The Pro Tapers give about a 1" rise, and you can either mount them to widen the space between the clamps or narrow the space. lots of options with them.
Forum: Thumpers 11-24-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
Pro Taper has conversion clamps that are...

Pro Taper has conversion clamps that are marginally higher than stock and not much wider, plus you get to pick the from the wide variety of pro-taper and other 1 1/8" bars
Forum: Equipment 11-22-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 736
Posted By Wargasm
Exterior to the gear, I;ve never heard of...

Exterior to the gear, I;ve never heard of anything like that before.........as for cooling the crotch, we're all adults we can say that can't we? Never heard of anything. I did however see an Umpire...
Forum: Thumpers 11-16-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
and a larger fuel tank

and a larger fuel tank
Forum: Equipment 11-16-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 722
Posted By Wargasm
Icon gear is pretty good quality. It's more...

Icon gear is pretty good quality. It's more fashion than function, but it functions pretty well. I've got a Strongarm jacket and the fit and finnish is good. I've also got some Super Duty pants, I've...
Forum: Equipment 11-16-2012, 02:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,989
Posted By Wargasm
This is what I used to do when in the millitary....

This is what I used to do when in the millitary. Pad in the bag, with the liner in it tooso I had the liner between me and the bag and pad, and the whole works in a core tex bivy bag. Kept the pad in...
Forum: Equipment 11-16-2012, 02:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By Wargasm
probably something to do with highway speeds and...

probably something to do with highway speeds and balancing with the inner tubes installed. The ones I installed said the same thing, no problems at highway speeds yet.

By the way have you ever...
Forum: Equipment 11-15-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,844
Posted By Wargasm
I've had Otterboxes for blackberries and iphones,...

I've had Otterboxes for blackberries and iphones, while they are good they suck trying to get them out of your pocket, and the little rubber flaps tear off easily. The Lifeproof case is a harder...
Forum: Equipment 11-14-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,094
Posted By Wargasm
I once had to push my GS1100 up hill to get a...

I once had to push my GS1100 up hill to get a good run to bump start it. I think I could scare the CRF250L into starting if I farted. EFI or carbed they can all be bumped, EFI just needs more of a...
Forum: Thumpers 11-13-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/6644...

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/664481_10152295202950601_1334742972_o.jpg

Featuring, Protaper bars and risers, Ricochet skid plate V2, Moose hand gaurds and Giant loop Mojavi bags.
Forum: Thumpers 11-12-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
I thinkn the hard charging crap fuel economyu...

I thinkn the hard charging crap fuel economyu while pushing it is down to the smaller engine. It only makes 20hp thereabouts. pushing it mena sshe's working hard all the rtime and drinking the gas....
Forum: Thumpers 11-08-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
I was thinking about this too. But there would...

I was thinking about this too. But there would have to be a way to put bump stops in the forks. wouldn't there???? I think that the springs themselves would limit the travel, the further they get...
Forum: Thumpers 11-07-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
http://rickramsey.net/pix/Forks_LvsX.jpg ...

http://rickramsey.net/pix/Forks_LvsX.jpg

Those measurements are all pretty damn close. I'm assuming head pipe means steering stem, in which case it seems close enough to press the X stem into the...
Forum: Thumpers 11-07-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
Speedo isn't driven from the front on the...

Speedo isn't driven from the front on the CRF250L. I've done a couple front end swaps on streetbikes, I've got a 1980 GSX1100ET with '89 GSXR1100 front end and '02 Bandit 1200 swing arm and wheel,...
Forum: Thumpers 11-07-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
Forks

Didn't I read somewhere that the CRF250L forks have the same external dimesnsions as the CRF250X and CRF450X, making a swap easy. wondering if anyone has acces to all three bikes to so a comparo....
Forum: Thumpers 10-31-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
I wonder if that manrack would work with my Giant...

I wonder if that manrack would work with my Giant Loop Mojave???? Hmmmmm.........
Forum: Thumpers 10-30-2012, 04:42 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
Don't they give a bit of a discount if you buy...

Don't they give a bit of a discount if you buy everything at once? The 13t is a noticeable improvement in trail performance.
Forum: Thumpers 10-29-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
Shocking

The shock is a PITA, it has to be taken right out to do any adjustments to it, which in and of itself isn't very difficult, just rather inconvenient. It is also a "budget" item, hopefully one of the...
Forum: Thumpers 10-22-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
8mm to get the front sprocket cover off, 10mm to...

8mm to get the front sprocket cover off, 10mm to get the front sprocket off and 10 and 12mm for the chain adjusters. The rear axle itself is 19mm and I believe the lock nut is 22 or 23mm, it's a size...
Forum: Thumpers 10-21-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
CRFs Only

CRFs Only
Forum: Thumpers 10-12-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
hey bicycling shorts for me too. I actually like...

hey bicycling shorts for me too. I actually like the seat, I've got narrow hips I guess because the old GSX1100 is uncomfortably wide for me, a big comfy couch for most. The CRF in comparison is nice...
Forum: Equipment 10-09-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,068
Posted By Wargasm
I have a pair of the Maericks as well and I agree...

I have a pair of the Maericks as well and I agree they are a well made boot, I have one problem though. If you walk any distanc ein them the plastic on the inside of the boot will dig into your leg...
Forum: Equipment 10-07-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By Wargasm
keeping air in a tubeless tire on a spked rim...

keeping air in a tubeless tire on a spked rim could be tricky as air would tend to leak out around the spoke nipples. These can be sealed.
Forum: Thumpers 10-07-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
I'm getting a little less but I weigh 240lb and...

I'm getting a little less but I weigh 240lb and am very throttle happy.
Forum: Thumpers 10-05-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
[QUOTE=Balkan Boy;19751635]I don't like how Giant...

[QUOTE=Balkan Boy;19751635]I don't like how Giant Loop's Great Basin sits on this bike. At least not for day trips when there isn't much stuff in it. It also sits a bit asymmetrically because of the...
Forum: Thumpers 10-01-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
you can preload spring with a bit of PVC piping...

you can preload spring with a bit of PVC piping spacer, sounds cheap but it's what most people do, there's a whole process to figuring out the sag and measuring the length of the Spacer you need,...
Forum: Thumpers 09-29-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4,854
Views: 647,811
Posted By Wargasm
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/G19Tony/DSC...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/G19Tony/DSC01792.jpg

I've got one on the way, to be honest these welds look pretty standard fopr something thats going to be bashed around and abused a lot....
Forum: Equipment 09-28-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By Wargasm
i'd like to see how the face peice would flip up...

i'd like to see how the face peice would flip up with the visor on it?
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