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Forum: Beasts 06-17-2013, 06:17 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
Don't mind me Pluric. The only reason I got into...

Don't mind me Pluric. The only reason I got into motorcycles is that girls will only talk to me if I'm wearing a full face helmet with tinted shield.

Haven't kept up here as I should. Did we...
Forum: Beasts 06-17-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 18,559
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Posted By WestVirginia
Now things are starting to make sense. I found...

Now things are starting to make sense. I found all the cute girls Pluric was with on google. Turns out they all work for the "Make a Wish" foundation. :lol3

Sorry, just a "little" joke.
Forum: Beasts 06-13-2013, 06:34 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
I read online about an upcoming Touring package...

I read online about an upcoming Touring package for the Tenere that has heated grips and luggage for less than it would cost to buy separately.

Sorry that doesn't actually answer your question,...
Forum: Beasts 06-12-2013, 08:23 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
Interesting site! Claims 2,200 rescues but...

Interesting site! Claims 2,200 rescues but doesn't break down how many were BMW and how many were KTM. :lol3
Forum: Beasts 06-12-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Seems many moons ago I saw a post from a fellow...

Seems many moons ago I saw a post from a fellow who had a GPS on his bike that allowed his wife to see his location on her computer as he rode, and the GPS had a "help" button on it if he got in...
Forum: Beasts 06-11-2013, 08:05 PM
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Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Krabill and Luni

Thanks for the bike suggestions. They are now on my radar.

If I use the Tenere as my Batman, was thinking it would be nice to have a small light Robin around. Not a huge need of course, but got...
Forum: Beasts 06-10-2013, 08:59 PM
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Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
There is a lot of experience here, so let me ask:...

There is a lot of experience here, so let me ask:

If you owned a Tenere and wanted a dual sport bike you could beat up on trails and mud to extend the life of your Tenere, what would you buy?
...
Forum: Beasts 06-06-2013, 06:18 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
My bike is at the dealer as FINALLY the farkles I...

My bike is at the dealer as FINALLY the farkles I ordered with the bike have arrived. Included is a Altrider skidplate. The dealer is installing it, but I wonder what my oil changes will be like. ...
Forum: Beasts 06-05-2013, 05:22 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
Soap opera? Naw, I've always thought of this...

Soap opera? Naw, I've always thought of this place as more of a band. Ya know, like the Village People.

Sing it all together in our chaps....Y-A-M-A-H-A

...
Forum: Beasts 06-05-2013, 02:13 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
Thoughts and prayers for Old Git. Very, very...

Thoughts and prayers for Old Git. Very, very sorry that happened.

By the way, why do you guys keep talking about assless chaps as if they were a bad thing?
...
Forum: Beasts 06-04-2013, 06:35 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
I need to decide which bike to take to the...

I need to decide which bike to take to the Motorcycle Safety Course next month.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/p480x480/942821_542182342499086_1614639745_n.jpg
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Forum: Beasts 06-03-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 10,108
Posted By WestVirginia
Late to the party and just saw Steve McQueen on a...

Late to the party and just saw Steve McQueen on a Tenere a few posts back. That needs to be a Top 10 all time best AdvRider photo. :clap

The reason it is not number one is that the Tenere is the...
Forum: Beasts 05-31-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 10,108
Posted By WestVirginia
The idea is to have the coolest bike. And there...

The idea is to have the coolest bike. And there is nobody who is more cool than Steve McQueen.

For guys in their 40's and up, here is a fun article ...
Forum: Beasts 05-31-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 10,108
Posted By WestVirginia
I've had my Tenere for about a month now, and if...

I've had my Tenere for about a month now, and if I were to sell it the reasons would be:
1) I didn't pay enough attention to the street tires Yamaha sells with the bike. Street tires. Yamaha was...
Forum: Beasts 05-29-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
The flatbed owner...can I play an IRS official...

The flatbed owner...can I play an IRS official appearing before Congress and take the Fifth? :pain

Was upset enough to cancel Progressive and go to State Farm.
State Farm said they would only...
Forum: Beasts 05-28-2013, 06:33 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
Don't feel alone. This is how I spent my...

Don't feel alone. This is how I spent my morning.

http://hapgarrett.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Tenere/i-LrdRrTq/0/S/Tenere%20trailer-S.jpg
...
Forum: Beasts 05-27-2013, 07:21 PM
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Views: 959,465
Posted By WestVirginia
That is a point. If the gentleman was alone it...

That is a point. If the gentleman was alone it would have taken some major muscle to pull an ST out of that mud by the tail.

Good job on the bike save, and thanks for sharing the photos. :gdog
Forum: Beasts 05-26-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,298
Posted By WestVirginia
Let's cut Pluric some slack for wearing pants. ...

Let's cut Pluric some slack for wearing pants.

http://auto-fail.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Demotivational-the-open-road-no-pants-no-limits.jpg
Forum: Beasts 05-26-2013, 08:07 PM
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Views: 959,465
Posted By WestVirginia
Glad you and your bike are ok. I try to spend...

Glad you and your bike are ok. I try to spend most of my Tenere time on the trails.

On the street, the "oops" moment can be...embarrassing. At least help wasn't far away.
...
Forum: Beasts 05-25-2013, 07:22 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
Trivia

The original inspiration for KTM orange, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile:

http://www.prototypesource.com/images/Vehicles/Wiener-Snapshot.jpg
Forum: Beasts 05-22-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Pluric, you are such a good sport! As a...

Pluric, you are such a good sport!

As a thank you for not flaming me, me and my crew are headed over to complete any home improvement project you need done.

Forgive me for not wearing a...
Forum: Beasts 05-22-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Now that the ice has been broken, has anybody...

Now that the ice has been broken, has anybody seen the movie Pulp Fiction?

Pluric, "Gimpy Adventurer"... anything we should know?
...
Forum: Beasts 05-20-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18,559
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Posted By WestVirginia
Interesting. The only reason I want to fix my...

Interesting. The only reason I want to fix my rear view mirror is that it is the only way I can see the BMW riders. :D
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Kevhunts and bross have led me close to the...

Kevhunts and bross have led me close to the promised land, but I just can't see it yet.

Sorry for the poor quality cell phone photo, but what I saw was a silver spring. Didn't see the nut.
...
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18,559
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Posted By WestVirginia
Shhh, not so loud please. <WHISPERING>In a...

Shhh, not so loud please.

<WHISPERING>In a whisper ---> If the mirror doesn't stay in place, I will try to come up with a way to convince the wife that the only real fix for the rear view mirror...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 18,559
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Posted By WestVirginia
No silly questions here mate. Although some...

No silly questions here mate. Although some people do moan at my questions as if they were born on a motorcycle. Must have been a tough delivery for the mom. :zilla

Anyway, I actually didn't...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Now that is a clever design. :muutt

Now that is a clever design.

:muutt
Forum: Beasts 05-17-2013, 07:57 PM
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Posted By WestVirginia
Musical instrument = banjo = leave trail...

Musical instrument = banjo = leave trail immediately. :ear

Well, if no solution exists I may put the mirror at the correct angle and simply epoxy the two plastic parts together. The mirror...
Forum: Beasts 05-17-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
New defect

Today I discovered that if you drop the Tenere enough times, the rear view mirror will become damaged. Specifically, where the mirror meets the ringed rubber boot it will become so loose as to...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Question

Have been lucky to have not been caught in a rain storm, but it's probably just a matter of time.

Anyone use/recommend a product like Rain-X or just plain waxing the face shield on a full face...
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Wash the bike

Now that I have some miles on the bike, I thought I should now read the instruction manual. That's how men do it.

The bit about not using a car wash pressure hose to wash the bike was a...
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
The other forum

I saw one of those ECU/AF1 threads. Man, it was the last time I visited that forum. Brutal. I don't think my skin is thick enough to post there.

It's more relaxing to be here, have a cup of...
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Clutch Mod will be first

Ok, thanks for all the info. I will try the clutch mod hopefully tomorrow. Actually, I found this http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18906552 but discounted it as I thought the mod MUST be...
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Very cool you guys know the people with big...

Very cool you guys know the people with big miles. When I'm not at work I'll watch the videos for sure. Sounds like all is well with this bike even with lots o' miles.

I'm only in a rush to fix...
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
77,000 miles

A dealer in Romney, WV has a customer who has 77,000 miles on his Tenere. Was wondering if anyone can beat that?

For the record, I believe I am going with Power Commander V with a before/after...
Forum: Beasts 05-07-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
It is worth noting that the heat is coming off...

It is worth noting that the heat is coming off the left side.

But I kid.

The Tenere is like bacon; if you don't like it, you're wrong.

The question is whether bacon can be improved.
...
Forum: Beasts 05-07-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Motorcycle

http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/Motorcycle_on_fire.jpgGiving off some heat.
Forum: Beasts 05-06-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Welcome Falcon

Congrats on the new bike. Picked mine up last week in white.

Waiting on my Altrider crash bars and skidplate to arrive as well. I actually went with Altrider as that is what Pluric uses, and all...
Forum: Beasts 05-05-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Thank you! BTW, I am a graduate of the U of North...

Thank you! BTW, I am a graduate of the U of North Texas.

I was thinking the shop guy can sell me a PCV, but not the AF-1 product so his recommendation may not have been impartial. However, his...
Forum: Beasts 05-05-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 18,559
Views: 3,145,007
Posted By WestVirginia
Sluggish out of 1st

Many wise men say the ECU flash from AF-1 is the cat's meow.

I expressed my desire to use AF-1 when I bought my Tenere last week and the shop owner suggested I go with the Power Commander V...
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