Forum: Thumpers
04-09-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 122
Views: 20,695
plug-in high-output stator for the LC4
I just installed their new one today. I ran out of time so I have not measured the output yet. I hope to do that tomorrow. I will post the resluts after testing.
Thanks for all the great...
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Forum: The Garage
03-08-2012, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,331
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Forum: The Garage
03-08-2012, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 709
I wouldn't
12 volts is not enough wattage to kill you, 120v ac can. In fact 120v ac causes muscles to contract. Besides it is hard to carry a 120v generator on your bike. All of the grips and adapters I have...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
02-08-2012, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 7,557
Washington State DOV License Plates vs ORV Tags
just talk to the State Vehicle Licensing Dept. and was told they are revising the data base used to determine when a dealer or motor cycle repair shop need to inspect a bike before issuing a new...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
01-25-2012, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 365
Views: 22,185
WA discover Pass
Yesterday I went in to renew my tabs on my VW, they asked if I want to donate $5 to our parks? I answered no I already donate $70 a year with Discovery passes. And don't stop in state lands on my...
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Forum: The Garage
09-28-2011, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,857
Rev it up
AT 20,000 rpm it should come out with the rest of of the engine parts..
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Forum: Asia Pacific
09-12-2011, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Indonesia and bikes
My wife and I spent 5 weeks in the country and had a great time. Some of the things we learned are:
Bikes over 250 cc require special license and posiblely a police escort.
The police pay to...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-16-2011, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 365
Views: 22,185
WA State Discovery Pass
I don't mind paying the $30 if I am visiting places were they are required. Has anyone found a list of those sites? I googled Sites requiring a Discovery Pass and all that I could find was a list...
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Forum: Equipment
04-16-2011, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,121
FedEX is my choice
I have a FedEX account that cost nothing and further reduces their already great prices. I print the label on my computer and drop it off. I have had only one issue in 5 year. Instead of leaving...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-13-2010, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 134
Views: 69,551
1. Bike: 640 Adventure
2. Year: 2002
3....
1. Bike: 640 Adventure
2. Year: 2002
3. Bought used or new: used 10,500
4. Current mileage: 14,000
5. Modifications done: EXC exhaust, 39mm keihin, led running lights, rewired all lighting...
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Forum: Equipment
07-09-2010, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,768
My experience with sleeping bag and matress
I have spent over 50 years sleeping in tents in many kinds of weather. My current setup is a rated 45 degree down mummy bag with a silk linner. This combined with an insulated air mattress has kept...
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Forum: Vendors
04-07-2010, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 7,188
PM sent
I'll take a set Send your pp address if still available
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Forum: Equipment
03-29-2010, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,624
Ht Luguage
I still have my original set bought in 2002. They work just as well today as they did when I bought them. I have used them on three different bikes. They are tough and can take a beating a keep on...
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Forum: Vendors
01-13-2010, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,592
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
12-18-2009, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 1,117
Views: 107,577
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Forum: Vendors
10-21-2009, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 594
Views: 117,888
I used this as my only stove this sumer
Shanddy,
I am extreemly satisfied with your stove. The workmanship is extreemly good as well as the way your stove works. In fact it works so well that we are takingi it, as our only stove to...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-15-2009, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 8,073
Views: 1,582,573
Thanks Meat
I could not have done any of the KTM purchase and mods without your INDEX THREAD. Thanks again.
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Forum: Thumpers
10-14-2009, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 8,073
Views: 1,582,573
New KTM Adventure owner times 2
I got tired of riding a heavy BMW so I started looking for a better lighter dual sport. After too much fun lurking on this site I decided a KTM 640 Adventure was the one for me. I can work on it with...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-21-2009, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 8,073
Views: 1,582,573
Hi Dad
Creeper if I'm a kid you must be dad.
I purchased my 99 640 KTM Adventure in Denver about a month ago. Took two weeks to ride it home in Western Washington. Compred to my 05 R1200GS it doesn't...
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Forum: Equipment
03-30-2009, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 420
Garmin GPS v
I have had mine since they first came out and still use it. I found it easy to learn. I would want to know what mapping software was installed before buying. The base map is too general to do...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
08-29-2008, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 438
DNR planning
I will attend the meeting in Olympia.
Thanks of getting the word out.
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Forum: Thumpers
08-26-2008, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 29,025
KLR vs. DRZ
I rode a freinds KLR 800 miles last summer. I have a modified DRZ 400e that I rode close to 4000 miles on two trips this summer. I like riding the DRZ on both the road and dirt over the KLR.
I...
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Forum: Equipment
07-15-2008, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 925
I have a variation to that above. I use a ROK...
I have a variation to that above. I use a ROK Strap around the steering tube at the front of the tank bag attaching points. This keeps tension on the tanks bags at all times. With the back side of...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
07-14-2008, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 12,122
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
07-01-2008, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,679
[quote=Wallowa]Hey.. awhile back there was a...
[quote=Wallowa]Hey.. awhile back there was a discussion of a Magruder rider the day after the Stanley Stomp Monday Aug 11...I am going on that date, my first time...actually another point..I plan to...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
06-14-2008, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 3,245
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-08-2008, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 576
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Forum: Equipment
05-21-2008, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 378
bmw size chart
http://www.bmwcyclesdaytona.com/shopping/
hope this helps
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-18-2008, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 584
R1200GS 35mm and Aeroflow
I have my bars mount to 35mm bar raisers and the bars mount straight up. Thus the highest combination possible. I have no clearance problems with my Aerofow.
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-18-2008, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 863
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Forum: Equipment
05-04-2008, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 483
lower muffler kit
Two years ago I purchased a kit from Happy Trail in Boiese ID I paid over $100. Let me know if you are interested as I have gone to a custom made system and no longer use the stock exhaust.
The...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-19-2008, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,379
40,000 happy miles without ABS
After riding 160,000 miles with ABS, I ordered my R1200GS without. While riding with ABS, I learned that I could break much harder than I had in the past. But the only time my ABS system kicked in...
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Forum: Australia
03-17-2008, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 918
First Service
My local dealer in Washington State told me to get the 600 mile service with not more than 1000 miles. I brougnt it in with 967 miles.
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-15-2008, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,336
100,000 miles with Happy Trail luggage
I have been riding since 2003 with Happy Trail aluminium bags. My older set has been on two bikes and saved me thousands of dollars in not having to replace BMW plastic. These bags are strong and...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
07-03-2007, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 959
Forest Service Takes 20% Budget Hit
This is a national problem. For this fiscal year the USFS's budget was reduced by 20%. Sending letters to your local Forest Supervisor may be of some help but sending a letter to your Senators and...
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Forum: Equipment
06-18-2007, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 856
Yes Happy-Trail is water proof.
I live in the Pacifi North West with lots of rain never a drop inside. Last fall in Mexico I droped the bike in a 3 foot deep hole during a river crossing and submerged one side, i.e. underwater. ...
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Forum: Equipment
06-18-2007, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,325
100,000 miles with Happy-Trail luggage.
I have used Happy-Trail luggage on two different bikes for a total of 100k miles on the same set. I have crashed, submerged them and still have no dust and no leaks. I used to put every thing in...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
02-17-2007, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,981
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