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Forum: Face plant 06-14-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,785
Posted By r_crabb
On the plus side, it was the FRONT that he locked...

On the plus side, it was the FRONT that he locked up. Many mistakes here (gear, maintenance, following distance), but at least he showed a tiny bit of good judgment by not just standing on the back...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 07-20-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 288
Posted By r_crabb
Trailer help, twin cities 7-20

Hey,

Can anyone help an advrider in need? I have a stranded F650GS Dakar on eastbound I-94, about a mile from the WI border. I need a tow to Hudson, about 3 miles away. Would be happy to...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-04-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,343
Posted By r_crabb
About 1050 miles in about 19 hours. Left at...

About 1050 miles in about 19 hours.

Left at 7:00 a.m. from a motel in Carrizozo, NM on my 2001 650 Dakar. Got into a motel in St. Louis around 1:30 or 2:00 in the morning. The route was all slab,...
Forum: Thumpers 08-27-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,206
Posted By r_crabb
I have a 2001 Dakar with 90K miles. Best...

I have a 2001 Dakar with 90K miles.

Best advice? Don't pretend that it's a KTM 250 in the woods. It's a heavy bike, and though capable, it's happiest off-road at a nice, relaxed pace. Don't...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-12-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By r_crabb
I would have been out there a few days. When I...

I would have been out there a few days. When I got to Deming BMW, it was the Friday before a long weekend. The BMW warehouse was taking inventory, and although they had 6 or 7 fuel pumps in stock,...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-12-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By r_crabb
During my first Continental Divide Ride (2003?),...

During my first Continental Divide Ride (2003?), I had a fuel pump go out on my F650GS Dakar somewhere in the middle of New Mexico. Pretty much a dirt trail, though it appeared on the map. Don't...
Forum: Thumpers 03-30-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 44,305
Posted By r_crabb
Sounds like someone's in love with their KLR. ...

Sounds like someone's in love with their KLR. That's not a bad thing, but it's not the only game in town.

My 2001 Dakar has 86,000 miles on it. Admittedly, very few of those have been outside...
Forum: Face plant 03-09-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,655
Posted By r_crabb
Ouch. Has happened to me, too. Now, I attach...

Ouch. Has happened to me, too. Now, I attach the disc lock so that I can't travel for more than a couple of inches before it stops the wheel. (As in, snugged up as close to the caliper as it can...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-06-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,871
Posted By r_crabb
My ears were burning. (see post #9, from good...

My ears were burning. (see post #9, from good friend and fellow attorney Mr. Weber)

Yeah, I used to live in Chicago, now am up around the Twin Cities. I have an F650GS Dakar with around 84K miles...
Forum: Thumpers 10-09-2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,568
Posted By r_crabb
Easy question first: Doing your own oil...

Easy question first:

Doing your own oil changes does NOT void your warranty. It can't, by federal law, unless the factory supplies the maintenance for free. It's the Magnusson-Moss act.

You...
Forum: Thumpers 08-16-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,029
Posted By r_crabb
You'll likely have differences in engine tuning,...

You'll likely have differences in engine tuning, suspension, and electrics.

Enduro bikes tend to be tuned more for broad power than the explosive power you often find on pure MXers.

Enduro...
Forum: Face plant 08-13-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,026
Posted By r_crabb
I'm glad they're both relatively OK, and...

I'm glad they're both relatively OK, and positively giddy that the hit & run guy got caught.

Not a slam, but I hope they wear the gear next time.
Forum: Face plant 08-10-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,853
Posted By r_crabb
The sunglasses look pretty scraped up. Did your...

The sunglasses look pretty scraped up. Did your faceshield come open, then?

Good on ya for being able to walk away from this one, and best wishes for a quick recovery. Hope the pain meds are...
Forum: Face plant 08-09-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,287
Posted By r_crabb
When I read the title to this post, I thought...

When I read the title to this post, I thought that Jack Bauer had an off.

Anyway, best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. You've got a great attitude, which is a large part of it.
Forum: Racing 08-07-2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,120
Posted By r_crabb
Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery,...

Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery, Chris.
Forum: Road warriors 07-30-2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By r_crabb
I'm a former Chicagoan. Moved to the Twin Cities...

I'm a former Chicagoan. Moved to the Twin Cities last year. Part of the reason is that twisties are now 20 miles from my house. Oh, and the fact that I could afford a house up here.

Anyway,...
Forum: Face plant 07-12-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,434
Posted By r_crabb
One thing that a couple of posters seem to have...

One thing that a couple of posters seem to have overlooked or obscured:

The court ruled that the passengers could be held civilly liable (money), not criminally liable (liberty). They aren't at...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-28-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,999
Posted By r_crabb
Everyone on two wheels gets a wave from me. ...

Everyone on two wheels gets a wave from me. Minneapolis PD just started using Harleys, and I ride by the parking lot where they were training. I saw one of them leave the facility, and waved at...
Forum: Racing 06-26-2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 722
Posted By r_crabb
"I love MotoGP. That's the NASCAR of...

"I love MotoGP. That's the NASCAR of motorcycling."
-Michael Jordan
Forum: Orange Crush 06-25-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 367
Views: 105,082
Posted By r_crabb
RC4, hmmm? Who's interested in a...

RC4, hmmm?

Who's interested in a single-cylinder sportbike, a la the Supermono?

Too bad it'll never sell.
Forum: Face plant 06-21-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,317
Posted By r_crabb
Thanks for all the well wishes. For the record: ...

Thanks for all the well wishes. For the record:

1. I was about 5th or 6th in line. The only thing I was first to do was to fall.

2. Everyone had bags on. Part of the fun of the ride was...
Forum: Face plant 06-20-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,317
Posted By r_crabb
Fully loaded, off-road face plant

I was having a great time with the folks at Enduraid last weekend. We were doing some of the trail systems in the Chequamegon national forest, in northern WI. We were warned about the Dead Horse...
Forum: Thumpers 06-20-2007, 09:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 332
Posted By r_crabb
Service manual available for 2000-2002 XR650R

Hey all,

I was at my new (to me) local bike store, Mondus Motorsports in Hudson, WI, last night. As I was leaving the store, I noticed a box of service manuals for sale for $10.00 each. ...
Forum: Thumpers 06-19-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By r_crabb
Metzeler Karoos work well, and are pretty good on...

Metzeler Karoos work well, and are pretty good on the street. Wear out fairly quick, though.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-18-2007, 07:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,204
Posted By r_crabb
+1 on the many folks telling you to spring for a...

+1 on the many folks telling you to spring for a garage space. The Reader might be a good suggestion for finding space, but Chicago's a big place; the chances of you finding a garage close to your...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-11-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,204
Posted By r_crabb
You're exactly right. Sorry, Seymour.

You're exactly right. Sorry, Seymour.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-11-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,204
Posted By r_crabb
Seymour's a good guy. He'll show up at Full Moon...

Seymour's a good guy. He'll show up at Full Moon Cafe sometimes, usually in full race leathers.

I've never seen him ride a bike there.

Good mechanic, I hear that he had a pretty bad accident a...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-11-2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,204
Posted By r_crabb
I recently moved from Chicago after living there...

I recently moved from Chicago after living there for 15 years or so. Great town. Lotsa good restaurants, lotsa fun neighborhoods. Also, plenty of traffic, and no really good motorcycling roads...
Forum: Thumpers 06-11-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,992
Posted By r_crabb
I believe that BMW recommends 10w50. I use 10w50...

I believe that BMW recommends 10w50. I use 10w50 synthetic. Stay away from EC (energy-conserving) oils, as some folks have claimed that they make your clutch slip.
Forum: Thumpers 06-07-2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,920
Posted By r_crabb
I've got a 2001 Dakar. 78K miles. I've done the...

I've got a 2001 Dakar. 78K miles. I've done the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico twice on it, and ride it to work most days. I've done an 1100 mile day on it with the stock seat.

It's...
Forum: Regional forums 06-07-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,568
Posted By r_crabb
Search on "Continental Divide Ride." I've...

Search on "Continental Divide Ride."

I've done it twice (or rather, 1 1/2 times, thanks to a bad water pump) on a 650 Dakar. Great ride, fantastic scenery, lots and lots of gravel. Hitting it...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-07-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 660
Posted By r_crabb
It's not dirt, but you should check out Hwy 1...

It's not dirt, but you should check out Hwy 1 between Ely and 61. Great road, and due to be straightened (and boring-ized) this summer.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-05-2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By r_crabb
Can't help you much on the rentals, but some...

Can't help you much on the rentals, but some advice on the route.

Starting from Chicago, go straight, flat and fast in just about any direction. I used to live there, and from downtown, you're...
Forum: Thumpers 06-04-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,187
Posted By r_crabb
Hey guys, I just ordered a set of K270s...

Hey guys,

I just ordered a set of K270s for my Dakar. I'll see you (or at least Jud and Chad) at Enduraid, and we can compare notes!

Robin
Forum: Thumpers 05-25-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By r_crabb
or f650.com It'd probably be easier and less...

or f650.com

It'd probably be easier and less expensive to just buy a pre-2000 F650 funduro.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-22-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,109
Posted By r_crabb
I'm OK with most of it, but there are a few...

I'm OK with most of it, but there are a few flaws.

Chaps are better than jeans, but saying that they're protective gear is a stretch. When's the last time you saw a racer with chaps on? They...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-18-2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,975
Posted By r_crabb
Hey folks, Thanks for all the responses...

Hey folks,

Thanks for all the responses and help. I told the scooter owner about how good this board is, and I'm happy to not be proven wrong! I'm relatively certain that the problem is with...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-16-2007, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,975
Posted By r_crabb
Hey guys, Thanks for the advice. Any...

Hey guys,

Thanks for the advice. Any guidance on what I should be looking for when I take off the clutch cover? Any online resources for tolerances, etc?

Thanks to all,

Robin
Forum: Battle scooters 05-15-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,975
Posted By r_crabb
Scooter maintenance/repair question

Hey all,

My neighbor has a scooter that's sick; I volunteered my services to try to fix it, regardless of the fact that I'm woefully uninformed in the ways of scooterdom. He's got a late...
Forum: Equipment 04-27-2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,598
Posted By r_crabb
Depends on what you mean by "shell." It's been a...

Depends on what you mean by "shell." It's been a while since I read the original article, but the part of the helmet that absorbs the energy is the styrofoam part in between the hard outer shell and...
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