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Forum: The Garage 02-17-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 267,074
Posted By rjsurfer
Years ago my wife and I were tooling around Long...

Years ago my wife and I were tooling around Long Island Sound in our new 20' Shamrock inboard when all of sudden we lost steering, around and around we went. Went back to the steering assembly and...
Forum: Equipment 02-11-2013, 02:35 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 46,175
Posted By rjsurfer
Sorry Kitesurfer the Scala Q2 has the old...

Sorry Kitesurfer the Scala Q2 has the old Bluetooth standard and will NOT connect to any smartphone via Bluetooth. I'm guessing here but you could use the earphone plug from any phone and manually go...
Forum: Equipment 02-05-2013, 04:46 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,639
Posted By rjsurfer
It doesn't pack down small I'll tell you that,...

It doesn't pack down small I'll tell you that, maybe 14"x28", remember it's not down. Right now I have it in the basement in it's stuff sack with my BOB set up ready to go. Later on when I get a...
Forum: Equipment 02-03-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,140
Posted By rjsurfer
Is that 8" adjustable good for replacing a bunch...

Is that 8" adjustable good for replacing a bunch of open ends?

Most of the adjustable's I have used just mar or strip the heads off bolts that are the least bit tight?

Thanks

Ron W.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 02-03-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,957
Posted By rjsurfer
Agreed, but cell phone aps like Google Maps have...

Agreed, but cell phone aps like Google Maps have real time traffic (free), updated maps in real time (no paying yearly subscription fees), now have the ability to store map data and lastly if you...
Forum: Equipment 01-21-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By rjsurfer
Give Scala customer support a call but if I'm not...

Give Scala customer support a call but if I'm not mistaken I remember my Q2 had the old version of the Bluetooth standard and would not communicate to my cell phone properly. It would make and...
Forum: Equipment 01-15-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,709
Posted By rjsurfer
Right now I'm using a Joe Rocket Speedstar...

Right now I'm using a Joe Rocket Speedstar leather jacket, it's the ONLY jacket I have that keeps the armor where it's needed, I'm guessing because of it's tight fitting sleeves and body


I'm...
Forum: Equipment 01-14-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By rjsurfer
It's PWM. I keep an eye on my bike's...

It's PWM.

I keep an eye on my bike's voltmeter and it goes up and down according to load, when I hooked up my amp meter to it maxed out at 5 amps then quickly dropped when the jacket warmed up.
...
Forum: Equipment 01-14-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,709
Posted By rjsurfer
For knee/shin protection I have the Alpinestars...

For knee/shin protection I have the Alpinestars Vapor Knee Guard, I did modify them to eliminate the Velcro straps I can't stand Velcro. Bought some 1" nylon straps with clips from the Wal Mart...
Forum: Equipment 01-14-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,709
Posted By rjsurfer
I'm really getting used to individual knee/shin...

I'm really getting used to individual knee/shin armor coupled with padded D30 padded hip underwear, slip it on before the ride (or put the knee armor outside) and wear any pants I want. At least I...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 19,477
Views: 2,871,575
Posted By rjsurfer
Do yourself a favor and get an HID...

Do yourself a favor and get an HID headlight,cheapest and best solution.

You WILL have to adjust your headlight down a bit and split the rubber gasket to seal the bulb against the housing again to...
Forum: Thumpers 01-11-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By rjsurfer
My Drz 400 puts out the same output, 200W. I...

My Drz 400 puts out the same output, 200W.

I run heated jacket and gloves with a few modifications, the jacket is 70 watts and the gloves another 15. I made the switch to a HID headlight and LED...
Forum: Equipment 01-10-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,709
Posted By rjsurfer
I love riding in 501's BUT I also wear knee/shin...

I love riding in 501's BUT I also wear knee/shin armor along with hip armor under them.....sometimes I'll wear the knee armor over the jeans if I'm lazy, plus it's a little more comfortable that way....
Forum: The Garage 01-09-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By rjsurfer
I'm packing the bearings by hand and not filling...

I'm packing the bearings by hand and not filling up all the free space with grease and I'm not using the grease fitting to top it off. I agree it's too easy to over fill with grease and blow out the...
Forum: The Garage 01-08-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By rjsurfer
I'm using the grease seal from Etrailer catalog....

I'm using the grease seal from Etrailer catalog. it's an exact fit for 6,000lb axle.

You might be right on just going ahead on swapping the linings out, maybe after being soaked with grease a few...
Forum: The Garage 01-07-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By rjsurfer
Grease contaminating brake lining (trailer)

I have been fighting a leaking grease seal on one wheel of my 5th wheel camper for awhile now, I have changed the grease seal a number of times and I still wind up with that one wheel leaking grease...
Forum: Equipment 01-07-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,500
Posted By rjsurfer
In all the pictures of heated glove liners people...

In all the pictures of heated glove liners people always run the wires laterally along the tops of the fingers, wouldn't it be better to loop the wire around the fingers to heat both top and bottom...
Forum: Equipment 01-04-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By rjsurfer
I mean the Jetboil is great at boiling water but...

I mean the Jetboil is great at boiling water but what the heck if it can't simmer it's useless to me.

So big deal, it can boil water in 3 minutes my old Coleman white fuel will do it in 6 minutes....
Forum: Equipment 12-31-2012, 02:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,027
Posted By rjsurfer
Good point about armor not being in the the right...

Good point about armor not being in the the right place when needed.

I'm already moved away from using armor in my pants, I use some nice knee/shin guards and hip/butt protection underware. It's...
Forum: Equipment 12-30-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,792
Posted By rjsurfer
[QUOTE=rycomm;20355085]I finally got around to...

[QUOTE=rycomm;20355085]I finally got around to doing my little watt load test on my jacket and 'troller. First I have the transportable 1 zone heatroller and the FG 90W jacket. I removed the ring...
Forum: Vendors 12-29-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 43,016
Posted By rjsurfer
Tom, A few questions..... Great pic,...

Tom,

A few questions.....

Great pic, just what I was looking for. For giggles what's the overall width with the Givi's?

One other question, will this work with the top rack I presently have...
Forum: Vendors 12-28-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 43,016
Posted By rjsurfer
Tom, Thanks for the come back. Pictures...

Tom,

Thanks for the come back.

Pictures would be cool, no rush you seem pretty busy.

Thanks

Ron
Forum: Equipment 12-27-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,084
Posted By rjsurfer
$15 big ones...... ...

$15 big ones......

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/foldable-pocket-cooker.aspx?a=288270

Not as pretty but will do the job.

Ron W.
Forum: Vendors 12-26-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 43,016
Posted By rjsurfer
Could I get some Pelican or Seahorse box's to...

Could I get some Pelican or Seahorse box's to mount on your side rack mount for a 400SM? the curved body of the Givis's seem to limit their already small size, or am I mistaken?

As far as the...
Forum: The Garage 12-22-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,185
Posted By rjsurfer
I too could not believe the crappy lights on my...

I too could not believe the crappy lights on my Dodge Ram 2500 the first time I took it out at night. And I was pretty careful about that purchase, read every review, but I never thought to check the...
Forum: The Garage 12-21-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,925
Posted By rjsurfer
I like the reusable style with the little tab...

I like the reusable style with the little tab that allows you to release it and use it again.

Ron W.
Forum: Equipment 12-21-2012, 02:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,792
Posted By rjsurfer
A couple of things, first the DRZ puts out 200...

A couple of things, first the DRZ puts out 200 watts not as much as I would like but after making a few changes on the bike it works out OK with my heated gear.I changed out the headlight to an HID,...
Forum: Thumpers 12-19-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 19,477
Views: 2,871,575
Posted By rjsurfer
You have to start looking at other issues like...

You have to start looking at other issues like the previous poster mentioned. If you haven't seen any change with that new needle jet and needle (remember a matched pair) there is something else...
Forum: Equipment 12-17-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,529
Posted By rjsurfer
"find it at every gas station" I carry my...

"find it at every gas station"

I carry my own 3.9 gallons with me:D

+1 for the Coleman dual fuel stove.

Ron W
Forum: Equipment 12-16-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,047
Posted By rjsurfer
+1 I gave up on trying to get decent pants...

+1

I gave up on trying to get decent pants that keep the knee and hip armor in the right place, I HATE the feeling of riding down the road with knee armor down by my knees or flopping around in...
Forum: Equipment 12-16-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,485
Posted By rjsurfer
I can't see why you would want to cover your bike...

I can't see why you would want to cover your bike BUT I like the idea of creating an area where you can sit out a long stretch of bad weather. Someplace big enough to chill out a bit, cook make some...
Forum: Equipment 12-13-2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 72,803
Posted By rjsurfer
Has anyone used a "childs" size beach chair, the...

Has anyone used a "childs" size beach chair, the type with the standard aluminum tubed frame with webbing?

I'm thinking it can be even used inside a tent because it's tubing won't puncture through...
Forum: Face plant 12-12-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,094
Posted By rjsurfer
I hated to lose my Kisan headlight flasher but it...

I hated to lose my Kisan headlight flasher but it won't work with my new HID front headlight.

If anyone needs a Kisan flasher with the optional daylight sensor (to turn off at night) let me know....
Forum: Equipment 12-07-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,462
Posted By rjsurfer
I'm an old fart and my circulation isn't what it...

I'm an old fart and my circulation isn't what it should be, so I have a problem with heated grips. In order to get the enough heat to transfer to my hands I have to keep a firm grip which tends to...
Forum: Equipment 12-06-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 88,360
Posted By rjsurfer
I never noticed there wasn't any heat for the...

I never noticed there wasn't any heat for the palms, I guess that say's it's not a big deal because my hands stay warm. I don't know if I would bother with adding heated grips, a non issue so far.
...
Forum: Equipment 12-04-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,107
Posted By rjsurfer
Where else:D Walmart 1" snap closures with...

Where else:D Walmart

1" snap closures with 8' of strap, got them in the camping department, there called lashing straps cost about a buck. One end will have to be sewn to one of the attachment...
Forum: Equipment 12-04-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,107
Posted By rjsurfer
Do yourself a favor and ditch the knee armor in...

Do yourself a favor and ditch the knee armor in the pants, those crappy CE foam pads will NEVER be in the right position at the right time. Their either too high too low or flopping around on the...
Forum: Equipment 12-03-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By rjsurfer
So far I'm happy with everything.......no issues...

So far I'm happy with everything.......no issues what soever.

Ron W.
Forum: Equipment 12-03-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By rjsurfer
I don't know what size the connectors are but...

I don't know what size the connectors are but their called Coax. Those are the connectors most of the heated gear manufacturers use, the other style is SAE.

Ron W.
Forum: Equipment 11-29-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 869
Posted By rjsurfer
Great responses.... Ceri, thanks for the...

Great responses....

Ceri, thanks for the tips.

Ron W.
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