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Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 512
Posted By Bike#8
+2 on the MRA screens. I've owned two different...

+2 on the MRA screens. I've owned two different models and will buy a third. The mounting kits are great and have a lot of adjustability. This is the Road Race model on my XMoto.
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-16-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5,747
Views: 952,597
Posted By Bike#8
You are right. I saw the inflow when I was...

You are right. I saw the inflow when I was refilling the tank after a oil change. I did check today and saw oil spitting into the tank from the top tube.
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5,747
Views: 952,597
Posted By Bike#8
Remove the dipstick while the engine is running....

Remove the dipstick while the engine is running. Shine a light into the tank and you can observe the oil flow returning to the tank. Memory is vague regarding direction, so best to check for yourself.
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 28,571
Posted By Bike#8
Well, I finally found my paperwork...I was on the...

Well, I finally found my paperwork...I was on the wrong side of the planet :) The abs corrector ring came from these guys...

http://www.hotrodwelding.nl/home.php

It was 43 Euros delivered in...
Forum: Thumpers 03-07-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 28,571
Posted By Bike#8
I understand completely. My speedo also reads 88...

I understand completely. My speedo also reads 88 mph vs 80 mph GPS. At one time I had a small printed "speedo vs actual" spreadsheet chart taped to my handlebars as a reference. I'll see if I can...
Forum: Thumpers 03-06-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,573
Posted By Bike#8
The tach came with a sticky 3M products base. But...

The tach came with a sticky 3M products base. But it stuck to my old bike yoke. I'll pick up some sticky sided Velcro to replace the Velcro strip wraps.
Forum: Thumpers 03-06-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,573
Posted By Bike#8
Sorry for the delay, busy, rainy week so far. ...

Sorry for the delay, busy, rainy week so far.


http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd104/Rippington/543F7F9E-5E64-45D7-A303-BDECE08E3160-11423-000016E0AA7CEF29_zps6095cd4b.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 03-03-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,573
Posted By Bike#8
I'll post a pic for you on Monday.

I'll post a pic for you on Monday.
Forum: Thumpers 03-02-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,573
Posted By Bike#8
I added the trail tech tach to my XMoto. Cost was...

I added the trail tech tach to my XMoto. Cost was $37, wrapped around the spark plug wire. Works fine... Engine cut off occurs at 7500 rpm, other tach speeds match up vs rpm according to speed vs rpm...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 28,571
Posted By Bike#8
I'll check the packaging, but if I remember...

I'll check the packaging, but if I remember correctly I purchased if from a gentleman in Australia. This would have been ~ 2 years ago. I had forgotten all about it until looking through my parts box...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 28,571
Posted By Bike#8
I forgot to mention the Shorai battery I...

I forgot to mention the Shorai battery I installed in my XMoto a couple of weeks ago. So far it it doing a great job. Also, I have a ABS speedometer correction ring I picked up. I'll try to get it...
Forum: Thumpers 02-19-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 28,571
Posted By Bike#8
Lol on the 10 1/2! dB Dawg is the exact product I...

Lol on the 10 1/2! dB Dawg is the exact product I was thing of, but couldn't remember. Thanks!

Xaman, the main reason I made the exhaust switch was to avoid the leg roasting catalytic converter....
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 28,571
Posted By Bike#8
First ride of the season...

I took my XMoto out last week for a ride and have gotten a couple more in since then. Mid February MC riding in Idaho :)

I have a few questions maybe you guys can answer...

I have the Scorpion...
Forum: Face plant 02-13-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 26,884
Posted By Bike#8
As others have stated... I've learned to listen...

As others have stated... I've learned to listen to that 6th sense that something is not right. I recently sold my SV1000S and will ride just my XMoto with ABS. The little danger monkey on my shoulder...
Forum: Thumpers 02-06-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 28,571
Posted By Bike#8
Thanks guys for the replies. High Tech Speed...

Thanks guys for the replies. High Tech Speed sells a resistor, I'll include one in my order.
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 28,571
Posted By Bike#8
Hey guys, I had High Tech Speed X-Arc turn...

Hey guys,

I had High Tech Speed X-Arc turn signals on my recently sold SV1000S. The bike needed a new flasher relay to get the flash rate correct. Any thoughts on if the XMoto will need something...
Forum: Thumpers 02-03-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,324
Posted By Bike#8
I bought a new red FT500 in the summer of 1984...

I bought a new red FT500 in the summer of 1984 for $995 when Honda was fire selling them. A very neat bike. I'm looking for one myself to bring it back to stock condition. I know at this time dumping...
Forum: Thumpers 12-20-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Bike#8
Lol, yep. Inside a nice warm showroom. I received...

Lol, yep. Inside a nice warm showroom. I received my new Shorai battery today. Can't wait for a day that climbs out of the 20's/30's F so I can go for a ride.
...
Forum: Thumpers 12-18-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Bike#8
Bought back my BMW XMoto today.

I sold my 2007 SV1000S yesterday. So for the first time in years I didn't have a motorcycle to ride. That situation lasted about one hour :) I hustled over to the shop that had taken my XMoto in on...
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,900
Posted By Bike#8
A earlier poster mentioned the early '80's Suzuki...

A earlier poster mentioned the early '80's Suzuki GS bikes. I had a new '82 650E. Put 17k miles on it in less than two years. Never thought about the seat, it was a sofa.

Worst? BMW XMoto and...
Forum: Thumpers 01-26-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 541
Posted By Bike#8
The BMW X series 650's (XMoto, XChallenge,...

The BMW X series 650's (XMoto, XChallenge, XCountry) all had ABS as a option.
Forum: Road warriors 01-06-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 45,613
Posted By Bike#8
Accurate description of the Green Mach III I...

Accurate description of the Green Mach III I owned. It would start a "death wobble" at 80 mph. Wooden brakes, and a cloud of exhaust fumes following you. That bike was stolen in Tempe, AZ. The...
Forum: Thumpers 09-29-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,596
Posted By Bike#8
I rode 6000 miles on a new XChallenge a couple of...

I rode 6000 miles on a new XChallenge a couple of years ago. Now have 10100 miles on my current XMoto. One battery issue, only problem in a combined 16000 between two bikes.
Forum: Thumpers 03-01-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,922
Posted By Bike#8
I have a 07 SV1000S and a XMoto. Have often...

I have a 07 SV1000S and a XMoto. Have often thought about selling one and making the other into a rolling showcase of what I'd like a bike to be :)

But, I haven't, because they are very different...
Forum: Road warriors 10-26-2010, 12:37 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 33,406
Posted By Bike#8
Outstanding work! I too think this is...

Outstanding work! I too think this is Intellectual material material you should protect. Sell it to the bike companies to incorporate into their respective websites as a customer help tool.
Forum: Thumpers 10-09-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,069
Posted By Bike#8
Just my 2 cents... Drag the old bike out of...

Just my 2 cents...

Drag the old bike out of the shed into a dry, warm place. Work on it slowly, rebuilding it to honor your grandfather. In the meantime buy a smaller used dual sport bike. Ride it...
Forum: Thumpers 07-30-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 820
Posted By Bike#8
Hi Max, PP payment sent for the speedo ring...

Hi Max,

PP payment sent for the speedo ring for my XMoto.

Thanks,

Rod
Forum: Thumpers 07-10-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,027
Posted By Bike#8
2007 XMoto low 43, high 72.5 mpg. Vast majority...

2007 XMoto low 43, high 72.5 mpg. Vast majority of fillups are in the 53-63 mpg range.

2007 SV1000S low 32, high 40 mpg. Vast majority of fillups are in the 35-37 mpg range.
Forum: Road warriors 07-07-2010, 02:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,840
Posted By Bike#8
I have a 2007 SV1000S. Outstanding bike for the $...

I have a 2007 SV1000S. Outstanding bike for the $ imho. Engine is a gem, shifting is optional on the back twisty road. A vtwin that pulls hard down low, but still revs to 11,000 rpm. Main thing I...
Forum: Thumpers 06-30-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By Bike#8
I'm 6'3" and the same weight as you geared up. I...

I'm 6'3" and the same weight as you geared up. I put 6k miles on my xchallenge and 9k miles on my current xmoto. The x bikes will haul you down the road all day long at 85 mph. At a more sedate pace...
Forum: Thumpers 06-18-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5,348
Views: 982,009
Posted By Bike#8
Hey Guys, Thanks for the speedy replies. I'm...

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the speedy replies. I'm looking forward to one of those excellent looking skid plates :)
Forum: Thumpers 06-16-2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5,348
Views: 982,009
Posted By Bike#8
Hey AZ-Twin, How does a guy go about buying...

Hey AZ-Twin,

How does a guy go about buying this bash plate for delivery here in the states?

Thank you.
Forum: Road warriors 06-13-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,056
Posted By Bike#8
Under $8K new? Find a new left over 2007 Suzuki...

Under $8K new? Find a new left over 2007 Suzuki SV1000S. Excellent bike for the $.
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,607
Posted By Bike#8
I feel the same way. 6000 miles on the xchallenge...

I feel the same way. 6000 miles on the xchallenge I had, and 9000 miles on my current xmoto. Never had to add a drop of oil between oil changes yet.



I don't remember reading much about the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5,747
Views: 952,597
Posted By Bike#8
Both the XMoto and XChallenge manuals say not to...

Both the XMoto and XChallenge manuals say not to use synthetic during the first 6000 miles. After that, synthetic is ok. My XMoto goes in tomorrow for tires and brake fluid change. As part of a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-04-2010, 02:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,534
Posted By Bike#8
I had the same situation happen to me on a narrow...

I had the same situation happen to me on a narrow paved path in the Cleveland National Forest. Started entering a climbing left hand turn and a older pickup truck, taking up the entire lane, came...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2010, 02:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,246
Posted By Bike#8
I watched "Bambi" too many times as a kid. I...

I watched "Bambi" too many times as a kid. I blame it on the rabbit :)
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By Bike#8
wcimb, I bought a new red 1982 model just like...

wcimb, I bought a new red 1982 model just like yours in the spring of 1984 for $995 when Scottsdale Honda was dumping the leftovers for cheap. I rode it all over Northern Azizona when I worked at the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2010, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By Bike#8
I had a MRA "Road Shield" on my XMoto. The strut...

I had a MRA "Road Shield" on my XMoto. The strut bars that position the windscreen have ball mounting where they attach to the screen. I had my tension adjusted so I could move the screen back and...
Forum: Road warriors 04-14-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,910
Posted By Bike#8
Skurj, Sorry for the delay. I have the...

Skurj,



Sorry for the delay. I have the 30mm extensions. Your pm answered :)
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