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Forum: Day Trippin' 06-12-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By Byork
Very cool :lurk

Very cool :lurk
Forum: Road warriors 05-25-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,578
Posted By Byork
Thanks for the info. Now I know where I failed...

Thanks for the info. Now I know where I failed :D. Now it's even easier than I tried to make it sound.
Forum: Road warriors 05-25-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,578
Posted By Byork
My last bike was a chain drive (09 KLR). It had...

My last bike was a chain drive (09 KLR). It had an O-ring chain, adjust once and lube as required. They really aren't a big deal, just a little messy.
Good Luck
Forum: Road warriors 05-25-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,223
Posted By Byork
Very nice bike. Congradulations :clap

Very nice bike. Congradulations :clap
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,703
Posted By Byork
That would be easier to swap front ends, but then...

That would be easier to swap front ends, but then you've got the taller thinner wheel, instead of the stock looking wide front wheel.
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,703
Posted By Byork
Yes they do

Yes they do
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,703
Posted By Byork
Wheel

I don't know if this should be in this thread, but...

since tubeless wheels were brought up, I was wondering if the cast wheels from the big dual brake vulcan 1300 could be put on the 900...
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,703
Posted By Byork
Yeah Man! I thought I was too young (26...

Yeah Man!

I thought I was too young (26 y.o.) to have a shield, but now I wont give it up. My friends still talk crap :D.

There is a lot of wind behind a shield, I don't know why so many...
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,703
Posted By Byork
For my needs, getting the Vulcan was the best...

For my needs, getting the Vulcan was the best thing I could do. It's a great bike and low maintenance and has nice fuel range. My fiance actually enjoys riding as much as I do too.
The roads...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-24-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,710
Posted By Byork
Sweet! Good story

Sweet! Good story
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,703
Posted By Byork
In my case, I sold my KLR for my Vulcan. a) I...

In my case, I sold my KLR for my Vulcan. a) I can change my tire and b)do carry tools to do so. Not sure how many others do too. It's just slightly more of a PIA than putting in a plug.
I'm still...
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
Old thread

Ok I know I'm bumping an old thread, but I like this one and I haven't been on ADV for a month or better...I've been riding :D

I kept saying I would post up "cruiser adventure" pics, and I've...
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,703
Posted By Byork
Just came across this thread...

I just got a 900 LT about 2 months ago (sold my klr). It's probably the best thing I've ever done. Not much in the way of maintenance, just hop on and go. The fiance loves to ride it, we have done 1K...
Forum: Road warriors 03-29-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
Thanks again JerryH. Geez! I didn't know they...

Thanks again JerryH. Geez! I didn't know they were soo much. The seat and backrest pad I found on ebay without the studs for under 250. I will order when funds are available (have to go buy the...
Forum: Road warriors 03-28-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
First Ride

Got home from work today and it was in the mid 40's. Decided to go for a ride around the block on my new-to-me Vulcan. Ended up doing a quick 60 mile loop. Glad I traded the KLR for this...eats up...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-25-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11,800
Views: 685,812
Posted By Byork
...Well at least I'm not the only one in an ADV...

...Well at least I'm not the only one in an ADV dead-zone lol.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-25-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11,800
Views: 685,812
Posted By Byork
Hey I didn't lose my sense of adventure. I'll...

Hey I didn't lose my sense of adventure. I'll still take it where it shouldn't go :D



I'm near Plymouth. North Central IN. Probably an hour and a half from IL.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-25-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11,800
Views: 685,812
Posted By Byork
Well it seems like most of you are from Southern...

Well it seems like most of you are from Southern IN. You have fancy hills. Up here in Northern IN, where the land is so so flat and the roads are straight, I have sold the KLR and resorted to this......
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
I think I'm going to buy the studless seat and...

I think I'm going to buy the studless seat and pad on ebay. Then, I can sell the studded seat and even if I get half of the money back I will be happy.
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
Thanks JerryH. I found the seat and backrest pad...

Thanks JerryH. I found the seat and backrest pad on ebay already. I should be able to do those for under $200. The bags will have to wait until I find a better deal.




Thanks Andy. I...
Forum: Road warriors 03-23-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
Finally got it

Well I got it. Vulcan 900 LT to replace the KLR and provide comfortable 2 up riding. :clap
...
Forum: Road warriors 03-21-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
Awesome. Congrats on the Shadow. That is about...

Awesome. Congrats on the Shadow. That is about the same reason I sold my KLR last week and picking up my Vulcan 900 Saturday :clap. I chose to get it with the windshield because I know the little...
Forum: Road warriors 03-18-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
Thanks JerryH. That's nice to know they are...

Thanks JerryH. That's nice to know they are capable of so much. I keep joking that I'm going to have to "grow" into the windshield. I'm 26 now, so maybe in 15 years I won't look so out of place...
Forum: Road warriors 03-15-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By Byork
Shadow

FWIW My friend has a 750 Shadow and as of last year I believe he is over 80K miles. He has just done regular maintenance on it and has had no problems. He already has plans for more trips this...
Forum: Road warriors 03-15-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
Sold the KLR

Well I sold the KLR this week and just made a deal on a Vulcan 900 Classic with 5K miles.

Reason:
Here in N.Central Indiana the roads are straight and flat...even the gravel. So, riding 2-up on...
Forum: Road warriors 03-12-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,874
Posted By Byork
This would be a fair deal in my area. Good...

This would be a fair deal in my area. Good looking bike. Sometimes it takes some time for the right person to find your ad.

Good Luck
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 889
Posted By Byork
Not on your list, but I know where a nice KLR650...

Not on your list, but I know where a nice KLR650 is for sale....just saying :evil

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=861313
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-16-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 138,370
Posted By Byork
Awesome

:lurk

Snow outside my window
Forum: Hacks 02-11-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By Byork
I saw it. Very cool. Good work.

I saw it. Very cool. Good work.
Forum: Road warriors 02-09-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,096
Posted By Byork
I got a chance to sit on a lot of cruisers today...

I got a chance to sit on a lot of cruisers today at the Chicago Motorcycle Show, and let me tell you they were nice. I think I've decided I like the Vulcan 900 best. My fiance and I are talking...
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7,138
Views: 558,396
Posted By Byork
Sweet Bike. Congrats. :clap

Sweet Bike. Congrats. :clap
Forum: Thumpers 01-18-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 34,111
Posted By Byork
Looks Good!

Looks Good!
Forum: Thumpers 01-15-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7,038
Views: 1,531,459
Posted By Byork
You're exactly right! Along with air filter and...

You're exactly right! Along with air filter and chain next weekend (depending on weather). However, my findings differ from yours: my doohickey and stock spring were fine. Good tension on the...
Forum: Thumpers 01-14-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7,038
Views: 1,531,459
Posted By Byork
Winter

In the middle of winter maintenance and upgrades.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RGll_UT9bnY/UPRfq2DecwI/AAAAAAAAALE/JFyNharcv1k/s640/IMG_20130112_153845.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 34,111
Posted By Byork
Hey thanks for the response! No Deep Hole Spacer...

Hey thanks for the response! No Deep Hole Spacer needed.

I will drill the hole and start assembly. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't skipping something critical by taking a short cut.

Thanks...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 34,111
Posted By Byork
Doo

Gas Guy or anyone else listening,

I tried to search to find answers, but seeing as I am in the middle of doing the doo I'll just ask. Sorry if its redundant. (I'm asking on this thread because I...
Forum: Thumpers 12-26-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 34,111
Posted By Byork
Right. I would still like the upper thru bolt. ...

Right. I would still like the upper thru bolt. I'm happy my bike is blue, matches all the locktite I've been using :wink:
Forum: Thumpers 12-25-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 34,111
Posted By Byork
I just did the subframe bolts on my bike last...

I just did the subframe bolts on my bike last week simply because I was already ordering parts from HT and it was $5 (only 2 bolts need replaced on '08+). Took about 3 minutes. I don't usually have a...
Forum: Thumpers 12-18-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7,038
Views: 1,531,459
Posted By Byork
Yes I sure did (after seeing your post about it)....

Yes I sure did (after seeing your post about it). I had to renew my plates last week so I checked the registration and I was somewhere around 1,000 past the magic number. I don't need the spacer, but...
Forum: Thumpers 12-18-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7,038
Views: 1,531,459
Posted By Byork
Winter

Got my box of HT parts, put the bike on the lift to start working :clap
Just replacing consumables for now (Air filter, oil change, doo, chain)
Hopefully I can get extra stuff by February (Bar...
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