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Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 12:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,413
Posted By NJ-Brett
Most people here crack me up. My favorite bike...

Most people here crack me up.
My favorite bike has about 20 hp and I ride it everywhere, and have more fun on it then any other bike I have ever owned, and the V7 is under powered?
Its 400 pounds,...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 12:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,291
Posted By NJ-Brett
On my old Daytona, I was glad the pegs did not...

On my old Daytona, I was glad the pegs did not fold.
They could pivot on their mounts, but not fold, and in many dumps they saved the bike.
They did bend up, but you could just bend them back.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-23-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,327
Posted By NJ-Brett
I have had some of the best times in the rain. ...

I have had some of the best times in the rain.
Last time I was in it, it was a deluge with flooding, and I was having a great time, despite no rain gear, but I had a jacket.

If its cold, no...
Forum: Face plant 05-23-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,868
Posted By NJ-Brett
Glad you are making good progress! I also...

Glad you are making good progress!
I also thought about giving up dirt riding, but decided to just go lighter and smaller.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-22-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 20,110
Posted By NJ-Brett
Bikes are small and narrow, at least some of them...

Bikes are small and narrow, at least some of them are.
You can fit between cars.
You can position yourself so you have an out, and you can look in the mirrors.
I do on a bike and in a car/truck.
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
That is not the head gasket, that is the valve...

That is not the head gasket, that is the valve cover gasket which is not a gasket but sealant. That is normal.
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,078
Posted By NJ-Brett
I thought everyone rode 125cc or 250cc bikes in...

I thought everyone rode 125cc or 250cc bikes in most other countries except maybe in Western Europe, with 3 or 4 people on them and cargo.

I would feel really odd on my 800 or 1000 cc dirt...
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
I found them to be great in the rain, but maybe...

I found them to be great in the rain, but maybe that was just the TU being great.

I have not tried a lot of different brands, just the stock tires, an IRC (wore out very fast), and the 712's.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-22-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 20,110
Posted By NJ-Brett
I buy this 100%. When some people crash,...

I buy this 100%.

When some people crash, its always someone else's fault and there was nothing they could do about it.
99.99 times there WAS something they could have done about it, including...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-22-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 20,110
Posted By NJ-Brett
You should be able to see one on the road, and/or...

You should be able to see one on the road, and/or NOT be behind anything that has open cargo, in a car or on a bike.

Still, I think it would be great fun to lay the bike down at speed on a...
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
Why the van? The bike runs, does it not? I...

Why the van?
The bike runs, does it not?

I don't think the TU would fit in our crv...
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
The shinko 712 is as cheap as you can get I...

The shinko 712 is as cheap as you can get I think, about $50.00, and they are quite good for a cheap tire.
I have had a bunch and they are tough, smooth, long lasting, and very good in the rain....
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
Note below... ...

Note below...



..............................................

Black with white stripe is ground at the headlight bulb socket.
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 509
Posted By NJ-Brett
It does really depend on what you enjoy, and how...

It does really depend on what you enjoy, and how far you want to go.
I would love one bike that does everything, and maybe the KLR is the best bet these days.

I would want a bike like the old...
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 509
Posted By NJ-Brett
I would love a bike collection, but when I had 2...

I would love a bike collection, but when I had 2 or more bikes, I found one always won out and the others sat.

The last time I tried it, I had my TU250 (street) and a TW200 (swamp) and while the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
I will have to check and make sure the motor is...

I will have to check and make sure the motor is charging the battery, but I expect it was just the battery going bad, as it had NOTHING once the motor died, not even a slight glow from the headlight....
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
Its volts you are measuring, not wattage. At...

Its volts you are measuring, not wattage.
At the switch for the low/high beam, you should have 12 volts all the time on one wire, and it should go to one other depending on the switch position.
The...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
battery problems!

I went out for a ride after dinner and dog walking, and decided to have some fun on the interstate.
65 mph limit, everyone was doing 70 to 80.
I noticed 75 mph (actual) in 4th gear was at 7500 rpm,...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,902
Posted By NJ-Brett
You need at least 900cc to tour on, and at least...

You need at least 900cc to tour on, and at least a 600cc sport bike to be safe on the roads.
Or so I read on the internet.

I love the ride reports that feature someone buying a $500.00 bike and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 299
Posted By NJ-Brett
You are unlikely to get anything running for...

You are unlikely to get anything running for $1500.00.
I think you can add a kick start to a dr650.
It sounds like you want a klr 650, but I don't know about a kick start.
Forum: Road warriors 05-20-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1,860
Views: 297,333
Posted By NJ-Brett
I felt the same way about the new Bonneville, it...

I felt the same way about the new Bonneville, it did not stay around long.
Not much fun to ride really.

I sense tickets in your future...
Forum: Face plant 05-20-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,021
Posted By NJ-Brett
If you really do not want to fall, and if you do...

If you really do not want to fall, and if you do fall and you don't want to get hurt, the TW200 is tops.
The only bike I rode a lot in the dirt without falling.
They are REAL good at that, and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
Why not? I look for any excuse to get a ride...

Why not?
I look for any excuse to get a ride in, and ride whenever I can get away with it.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-20-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,117
Posted By NJ-Brett
Its not smart or a good idea to go fast in...

Its not smart or a good idea to go fast in parking lots, but I do zip around in them sometimes.
I ride a light nimble bike and I am very aware of what is going on and on the lookout. I am not in a...
Forum: Road warriors 05-19-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By NJ-Brett
Nice ride, nice bike, I agree about the smaller...

Nice ride, nice bike, I agree about the smaller bikes being fun and great at teaching you how to get the most out of a bike.

What was the trailer for?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-19-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,117
Posted By NJ-Brett
Being in a hurry is what causes a lot of...

Being in a hurry is what causes a lot of accidents, bike or car.
I like going fast on my bike, but I am never in a hurry.
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
I think the last thing I would sell would be my...

I think the last thing I would sell would be my TU.
I would live in a tent...
Forum: Ride reports 05-18-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By NJ-Brett
I think it would have been more interesting doing...

I think it would have been more interesting doing the trip on your TU:

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/guzzidoug/media/011%20magadan/P1020964.jpg.html
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By NJ-Brett
As long as its not 400 pounds...

As long as its not 400 pounds...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,291
Posted By NJ-Brett
You need better tires if you are going to be...

You need better tires if you are going to be doing much (or any) of that...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,291
Posted By NJ-Brett
No, just whatever they were supposed to have in...

No, just whatever they were supposed to have in them.
The Daytona was light, about 340 pounds, and I did a lot of dirt riding, mostly sand, not rocks.

They are not tough tires, like most tube...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By NJ-Brett
Small dual sports are fun in the dirt, they are...

Small dual sports are fun in the dirt, they are lighter then big dual sports.
But small street bikes are also fun, the ninja 250/300, the cbr250, the TU250, light, nimble, easy to ride, and you get...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-17-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,798
Posted By NJ-Brett
At 55 years, its almost everything else that...

At 55 years, its almost everything else that hurts much more and sooner then my butt!

I never figured riding a motorcycle had to be like sitting in a lazy boy, so I just deal with it, but some...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6,782
Views: 528,195
Posted By NJ-Brett
I like the 244 better, even if they don't last as...

I like the 244 better, even if they don't last as long, the 270's felt CRAZY! on the street...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,103
Posted By NJ-Brett
The bikes are like new with that amount of miles....

The bikes are like new with that amount of miles.
No reason to pick between them, both are likely great buys.

And dual sports are supposed to crash, and it would only be damage you could see.
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 05:04 AM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
No, everything seems fine with those pads, good...

No, everything seems fine with those pads, good stopping, low dust, long life, low price, no noise, and my rotor seems fine.
I do use the brakes hard...
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6,782
Views: 528,195
Posted By NJ-Brett
I guess I would need to try one. It was just a...

I guess I would need to try one.
It was just a shock coming off a little TU250.

I have had big bikes in the past, but nothing with all that stuff in the front, and no water cooled bikes.

I...
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,424
Posted By NJ-Brett
Whatever the fa229hh pads are. Wait, let me...

Whatever the fa229hh pads are.

Wait, let me google it......

Here you go:
http://www.amazon.com/EBC-Brakes-FA229HH-Sintered-Copper/dp/B0035U52KA
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,103
Posted By NJ-Brett
I do not think 300 to 5000 feet will be a...

I do not think 300 to 5000 feet will be a problem.
If it is, you can often pull a snorkel and make things better, no carb tuning...
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,291
Posted By NJ-Brett
I used to run them on my old Daytona, which I...

I used to run them on my old Daytona, which I used as a dual sport.
I got 8000 out of them usually, and they were not as worn as most people run tires down to.
On the front, they last a lot longer.
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