Forum: Day Trippin'
01-03-2011, 11:56 AM
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-19-2010, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 294
Views: 20,703
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
09-29-2010, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 723
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
09-24-2010, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 723
Moab riding partner(s) wanted
I will be in Moab the week of Oct 20th for the Land Rover National Rally. I am planning on bringing my 690 for a day ride on Friday and possibly Sunday. I know the area pretty well on 4 wheels, but...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-12-2010, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,884
Although it will be hot, Glamis still may be...
Although it will be hot, Glamis still may be worth it. I was just there 2 weeks ago on 690 and had a blast (brought a paddle but never put it on). Plan on a play day where you unload the bikes and...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-20-2010, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 304
GO AZ Motorcycles...
GO AZ Motorcycles (http://www.goaz.com/rentals.php) does rentals and you can get an RT. As to the quality of their staff and customer service, I have nothing nice to say about them so I will say...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-13-2010, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 366
I called the State Land Department today. They...
I called the State Land Department today. They said the only State Trust Land Closure out there is South of Sun Valley Parkway and east of 211 Ave. Everything else is open.
They also said, "if it...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-13-2010, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 366
Riding near Surprise AZ
I just got rid of my BMW and got a KTM 690. I need to get some more time on it and am looking for some short training rides and some other riders around Surprise AZ.
Yesterday I spent some time...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-07-2009, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,381
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-24-2008, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 767
Off-Road Tire Pressure
I am sure this information is out there, but i couldnt find it...
I have TKC80s (110/80-19 and 150/70-17) on my F650 GS twin. This far i have ridden them off-road at street pressures. As my...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-24-2008, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,098
The Ohlins rear shock is installed. It added...
The Ohlins rear shock is installed. It added almost 3" of clearance. The ride is considerably better. the front forks have become less jerky as well.
We ride the mojave road next week so i will...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-24-2008, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,478
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-18-2008, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,478
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-16-2008, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 664
a map...
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a map...
http://www.desertusa.com/mag99/nov/stories/photos/mpmap.gif
and link to info...
http://www.desertusa.com/mag99/nov/stories/mojavetrail.html
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-16-2008, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 664
Mojave Road New Years Trip
A group of Land Rovers and adventure bikes are planning to do the Mojave Rd over new years. There will be one Land Rover dedicated to carying support gear (tires, tools, camp gear, etc) for the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-16-2008, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,098
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-16-2008, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,478
i put on the 15T on sunday and rode 30 miles of...
i put on the 15T on sunday and rode 30 miles of dirt as a shake down. I was pretty pleased. I did far less clutch slipping in slow tight maneuvers...which is good for a noob, one less thing to think...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-03-2008, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,999
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-03-2008, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,615
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-02-2008, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,478
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-01-2008, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,999
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-01-2008, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,999
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-01-2008, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,999
F800/650 GS Bash Plate - TourTech Failure
I have (had) a Touratech bash plate mounted to my 650. On a moderate ride yesterday, all four rubber mounting points broke leaving me with a flapping piece of aluminum. After looking at how the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-28-2008, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,098
In comparing the parts between the lowered and...
In comparing the parts between the lowered and regular versions, it appears the only difference is the rear shock (and the kick stand). It looks like the fork is only "adjusted" down. This is great...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-26-2008, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 491
Views: 178,939
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-26-2008, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 491
Views: 178,939
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-25-2008, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,098
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-25-2008, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,478
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-24-2008, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,478
F 650 GS Gearing
The gears on the f650 gs are a pretty tall. Currently it has 17 and 41 tooth sprockets. I would like to try a 16 and a 15 to see which works better. I cant seem to find anyone who carries them.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-24-2008, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,098
I spoke to my local dealer today as well as...
I spoke to my local dealer today as well as Touratech. The dealer thinks there is a ohlins rear shock available and they think the only difference in the fork is the springs. It scares me a little...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-24-2008, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,098
F 650 GS (twin) suspension question
All:
I bought a '09 F650 GS last month. I love the bike! This is my first bike. I have never ridden on or off road before on a motorcycle. I have extensive overland/expedition experience in 4x4s...
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