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Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 77,112
Views: 13,994,118
Posted By Otis357
rear sprocket

Changing out the sprockets and chain on my 04 DR. Manual says to torque the mounting nuts to 19.5 lb-ft. It says nothing about using Loctite, but it sure seemed like there was some on there when I...
Forum: Canada 04-07-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,972
Posted By Otis357
Apparently the Harper Government must have...

Apparently the Harper Government must have withdrew from that global agreement as well.....
Forum: Canada 03-29-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,972
Posted By Otis357
Lookin at 2 really nice days here in the golden...

Lookin at 2 really nice days here in the golden horseshoe. The DR will be heading out as soon as I enjoy a morning coffee.

Happy Easter - have fun and ride safe!
Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 77,112
Views: 13,994,118
Posted By Otis357
Anyone know if an after market seat (Renazzco)...

Anyone know if an after market seat (Renazzco) for an IMS tank will fit a DR with the Acerbis 5.3 gallon tank??
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 15,240
Posted By Otis357
Exactly - the folks who are really active have no...

Exactly - the folks who are really active have no problems finding info as they invest the time and have seen all the content as the discussions grow. Folks like me who go in once every week or two,...
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 15,240
Posted By Otis357
Agree with the folks who say minimizing the...

Agree with the folks who say minimizing the number of sub forums and keeping the split simple as possible.

Under Thumpers - Sub forums for the big makes (Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawai, BMW, KTM,...
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 77,112
Views: 13,994,118
Posted By Otis357
Definitely wouldn't ride anything that deeper...

Definitely wouldn't ride anything that deeper than the snorkel... not intentionally anyway. Was considering more in regards to water splashing or being pushed up by the motion of the bike. Probably...
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 77,112
Views: 13,994,118
Posted By Otis357
Thanks for the great responses on my DR\exhaust...

Thanks for the great responses on my DR\exhaust question. I just placed an order with Jesse last week for some parts, and guess I will be calling him back to talk about the airbox mod and jetting...
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 77,112
Views: 13,994,118
Posted By Otis357
Need a little more pep....

If I'm looking for a little performance boost on my stock DR, is a new muffler worth the investment? The FMF pipes claim to improve horsepower and torque, but Id like to hear from folks who have...
Forum: Canada 03-22-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,972
Posted By Otis357
I might be nuts, but Im placing some hope in the...

I might be nuts, but Im placing some hope in the weatherman's forecast this week. Long range for Oakville is looking like theres gonna be a week of riding weather coming up!

Anything around 7 or...
Forum: Canada 03-14-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By Otis357
Cheers - PM sent

Cheers - PM sent
Forum: Canada 03-13-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By Otis357
DS bike rental - Ottawa

A good friend of mine used to ride, but hasnt owned a bike in quite a few years now. Hes been looking at used DS bikes and wants to join us for a ride this summer, but doesnt think he can afford to...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 07-16-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By Otis357
Thanks for the replies! We are booked into the...

Thanks for the replies! We are booked into the Kachina hotel in a room right on the rim with a great view with dinner reservations at ElTovar.

Looking forward to it :thumb
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 07-12-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By Otis357
Grand Canyon - places to stay

Hey guys - looking for some tips from you locals on places to stay at the Grand Canyon. My wife is turning 40 this year and we are looking to have a mini vacation in early Nov with a few nights in...
Forum: Canada 07-10-2012, 03:57 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 37,962
Posted By Otis357
Didn't know Dave personally, but read alot of his...

Didn't know Dave personally, but read alot of his contributions here on ADV.
His words always reflected a genuine man with a love of life, friends and motorcycles.

My sincere condolences to his...
Forum: Canada 06-26-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21,108
Views: 2,099,522
Posted By Otis357
Yeah, thanks - we did find some great backroads...

Yeah, thanks - we did find some great backroads and ATV trails .. could have rode for days in there. Our camping plans didnt work out like we hoped, but not too bad. Bugs were OK... worse on the...
Forum: Canada 05-14-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 847
Posted By Otis357
Rain lake access road out of Kearney is pretty...

Rain lake access road out of Kearney is pretty nice too.... tons of side roads to explore and a decent campground at the lake. Book ahead though.

Been considering going into see the Observatory...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 96,674
Posted By Otis357
Had a strange experience on my DR early last...

Had a strange experience on my DR early last year, didn't think too much about it at the time but after skimming this thread figured it was worth throwing it out to see what you folks think.

My...
Forum: Canada 03-15-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By Otis357
Yeah, you have my interest here as well... always...

Yeah, you have my interest here as well... always looking for good reads.

I see two titles on Amazon - looks like "Crusoe of Lonesome Lake" and "Ralph Edwards of Lonesome Lake" ... note different...
Forum: Equipment 03-11-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,726
Posted By Otis357
You tube "Finger Loop Braiding" and make a belt...

You tube "Finger Loop Braiding" and make a belt with the paracord and a couple small carabineers<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-18-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 888
Views: 145,763
Posted By Otis357
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/BonEcho227.jpg

Bon Echo Provincial Park, Ontario
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-18-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 888
Views: 145,763
Posted By Otis357
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/SR260455.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/SR270480.jpg

Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-18-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 888
Views: 145,763
Posted By Otis357
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/SR220388.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/SR240410.jpg

Prince Edward Island
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-18-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 888
Views: 145,763
Posted By Otis357
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/SR160267.jpg

Cape Breton Island
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-18-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 888
Views: 145,763
Posted By Otis357
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/SL170273.jpg

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-18-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 888
Views: 145,763
Posted By Otis357
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g77/jmacdiarmid/SR070162.jpg

Hydro road near Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island
Forum: Canada 01-11-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,880
Posted By Otis357
subscribed :ear

subscribed :ear
Forum: Canada 10-28-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,227
Posted By Otis357
Nope... didnt miss your point at all. I agree it...

Nope... didnt miss your point at all. I agree it is trivial, but that wasnt what I was getting at. I disagree with being mandated to carry 2 documents when one of them is blank, pointless and...
Forum: Canada 10-28-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,227
Posted By Otis357
Way to miss the point Steve... The issue is not...

Way to miss the point Steve... The issue is not carrying a license.. The issue is the requirement to carry a blank conditions paper in addition to the license. Do you need to carry around a separate...
Forum: Canada 10-28-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,227
Posted By Otis357
About time they killed this foolish cash cow......

About time they killed this foolish cash cow... absolute waste of money.

But of course the whole license thing is still crap. Just had to renew my Posession and Acquisition, and it comes with...
Forum: Canada 08-15-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By Otis357
+1 on the motoport gear.... custom sized, and...

+1 on the motoport gear.... custom sized, and they will alter any of the base offerings to meet your needs.
Wanna change the pockets, zippers, etc... just talk it over with them and they will...
Forum: Thumpers 08-10-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 537,516
Posted By Otis357
Rear Sub Tanks???? Please tell more! :ear

Rear Sub Tanks???? Please tell more! :ear
Forum: Face plant 07-05-2011, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,675
Posted By Otis357
Glad to hear everything worked out OK.... good on...

Glad to hear everything worked out OK.... good on you for taking some survival and winching gear with you. You never know when things are going to go south... always carry minimum gear for the...
Forum: Thumpers 06-29-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By Otis357
Im using the Motul 1 5100 10w40 Synthetic... it...

Im using the Motul 1 5100 10w40 Synthetic... it was recommended by a bike mechanic who ride a DR himself. Used Synthetic in the past without this problem, but switched back to dino the last couple...
Forum: Thumpers 06-22-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By Otis357
DR650 shifting problems

Just started experiencing a problem shifting on my 04 DR650SE... Changed the oil and filter to a Synthetic motorcycle specific oil for wet clutch systems just before a 1600km ride last week. On the...
Forum: Thumpers 06-10-2011, 05:03 AM
Replies: 77,112
Views: 13,994,118
Posted By Otis357
For the Canadian guys...

OK, not trying to start another Oil thread, but went to find some Synthetic 10W40 at good old Canadian Tire last night and EVERY oil on the shelf was labelled 'Energy Conserving'

Read multiple...
Forum: Canada 06-09-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,092
Posted By Otis357
Hey Fox-Rad, hopefully you're checking in here......

Hey Fox-Rad, hopefully you're checking in here... just tried to reply to you on PM, but its not allowing me to send to you for some reason...

Maybe we will run into you at the ferry dock when we...
Forum: Canada 06-08-2011, 03:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,061
Posted By Otis357
RobbieO \ HeadNorth \ Drilldogger - if the...

RobbieO \ HeadNorth \ Drilldogger - if the schedule works and you guys are still interested in meeting up for a bit of a ride, send me a PM and we can set it up.

Cheers...
Forum: Canada 06-08-2011, 03:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,061
Posted By Otis357
Thanks for the tips on fuel WeldIt.... the legs...

Thanks for the tips on fuel WeldIt.... the legs arent too long so we shouldnt be under too much pressure for gas, but ya never know. Plan to do some exploring off the planned route and maybe stop...
Forum: Canada 05-31-2011, 05:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,092
Posted By Otis357
Thanks for the advice guys, I talked with my...

Thanks for the advice guys, I talked with my friend on the weekend, and he says the trading post was actually right at South Baymouth. Will have a look around when we get off the ferry.
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