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Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17,117
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Posted By bigtallguy
I think if a company wants our hard earned money,...

I think if a company wants our hard earned money, they should at least pretend to care if we have problems. The "life is tough, suck it up" attitude has no place in customer service.

I actually...
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
I thought the same thing when I read it. I like...

I thought the same thing when I read it. I like the racks so I'm just hoping it's a cheap upgrade when they get it done.
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
Got an e-mail back from Happy Trails today about...

Got an e-mail back from Happy Trails today about the racks and aftermarket exhaust issues. They said basically they've only been able to try them out with LV and Arrow, but it's safe to assume there...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 01:21 PM
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Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
Got it. I actually had to trim the HT bracket,...

Got it. I actually had to trim the HT bracket, and about 1/4" off the bolts with the stock pipe when I installed mine. I sent pictures and all but never got a response back from them. On the HT...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
Why wouldn't it fit? Just asking because I have...

Why wouldn't it fit? Just asking because I have the HT racks and was looking to buy an aftermarket pipe soon. Thanks.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-24-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,708
Posted By bigtallguy
Google kept pointing me here when I asked it a...

Google kept pointing me here when I asked it a question. Finally decided to cut the middle man.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 12-24-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4,428
Views: 231,161
Posted By bigtallguy
Which tires did you wind up with BW?

Which tires did you wind up with BW?
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 12-18-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4,021
Views: 199,577
Posted By bigtallguy
Those are the Heidenau K60's. I have liked them a...

Those are the Heidenau K60's. I have liked them a lot.. These have about 6K miles, mostly road, and have plenty of tread left. I've been suprised at how well they stick on pavement. I can't give a...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 12-09-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5,929
Views: 320,965
Posted By bigtallguy
Is that a bad part of town? If so, I feel...

Is that a bad part of town?

If so, I feel lucky because I left the bike on the road, running, while I was off looking around the caboose. Ignorance really is bliss I suppose:D
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 12-09-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5,929
Views: 320,965
Posted By bigtallguy
Sure enough, first result in google, who knew:y0!...

Sure enough, first result in google, who knew:y0! I'll make it harder next time:1drink
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 12-09-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5,929
Views: 320,965
Posted By bigtallguy
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 12-06-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4,021
Views: 199,577
Posted By bigtallguy
That's the place, nice bike btw :D

That's the place, nice bike btw :D
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 11-29-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4,021
Views: 199,577
Posted By bigtallguy
Been curious where a dirt road went, turns out...

Been curious where a dirt road went, turns out not really anywhere but I got a scenic picture out of it. If you're needing some nutmeg for holiday recipes, it will be nearby.
...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 11-29-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4,021
Views: 199,577
Posted By bigtallguy
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy...

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Forum: Vendors 11-28-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 11,078
Posted By bigtallguy
Got mine in and installed today. Install took me...

Got mine in and installed today. Install took me about 45 minutes and it works like a charm.

It's a well built light, good work and thanks!
Forum: Beasts 11-08-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 272,486
Posted By bigtallguy
106mm for 1 1/8" bars if I remember...

106mm for 1 1/8" bars if I remember correctly.
Forum: Beasts 11-08-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 272,486
Posted By bigtallguy
Thanks! The hand guards are the 106x38/40 with...

Thanks! The hand guards are the 106x38/40 with touring length guards. You have to have rox risers to make the clamp fit. You can use the stock bar ends by drilling the hand guard holes to 10mm.
Forum: Beasts 11-07-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 272,486
Posted By bigtallguy
From a trip to Alaska this past summer, not in...

From a trip to Alaska this past summer, not in any particular order:

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Forum: Beasts 10-30-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
I'm interested too, any idea on price?

I'm interested too, any idea on price?
Forum: Beasts 09-04-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
I replaced mine at 14,300 miles. Mostly highway...

I replaced mine at 14,300 miles. Mostly highway miles, and actually could have gotten more out of them.

I'm having a lot more squeal and groaning with the new pads though, maybe I should make...
Forum: Beasts 08-13-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,889
Views: 333,185
Posted By bigtallguy
Taking myself off the list for now nu3704...

Taking myself off the list for now

nu3704 (abs)

jphish
yossarian
mercury264
pyg rydr
burmbuster + rob dirt
richardu
Forum: Beasts 08-04-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,889
Views: 333,185
Posted By bigtallguy
I'll take one too nu3704 (abs) ...

I'll take one too


nu3704 (abs)

jphish
yossarian
mercury264
pyg rydr
burmbuster + rob dirt
Forum: Beasts 07-31-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 272,486
Posted By bigtallguy
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy...

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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 07-23-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4,428
Views: 231,161
Posted By bigtallguy
I just saw a guy last week in Yosemite on a brand...

I just saw a guy last week in Yosemite on a brand new 1600GTL, obviously still learning how to ride. I was cringing the whole time thinking it was going to topple over any minute but it never did....
Forum: Beasts 05-23-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
I'm leaving in 29 days for AK also, planning to...

I'm leaving in 29 days for AK also, planning to wear out the oem tires about halfway through, then switch to the k60's. Guess I'll see you up there:freaky
Forum: Beasts 05-23-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
Got these in today, can't wait to try them out! ...

Got these in today, can't wait to try them out!

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy75/2012-05-23170836.jpg
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-29-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4,428
Views: 231,161
Posted By bigtallguy
Not until I have better tires! I...

Not until I have better tires!




I wondered if that was the case:rofl
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-28-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4,428
Views: 231,161
Posted By bigtallguy
I was on mostly the county roads up there. I...

I was on mostly the county roads up there. I think the one in the picture is Pickens Circle near hwy 35 but I might be wrong. It was part of a route that Trophy sent me, but my gps was routing me on...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-28-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4,428
Views: 231,161
Posted By bigtallguy
Finally got around to finishing my ride up around...

Finally got around to finishing my ride up around Carthage/Louisville that was postponed by a flat a couple of months ago. First time I've gotten into some real off-road with the tiger, or ever for...
Forum: Beasts 04-28-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 272,486
Posted By bigtallguy
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy...

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy75/2012-04-28133024.jpg

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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-07-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4,428
Views: 231,161
Posted By bigtallguy
Looks like fun!

Looks like fun!
Forum: Beasts 03-26-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
I was having the same issue when bleeding the...

I was having the same issue when bleeding the brakes on my fjr, turns out the bleed port was clogged with something. I could take the bleed screw all the way out and still not get any fluid out. I...
Forum: Road warriors 03-15-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1,239
Views: 265,365
Posted By bigtallguy
Hey guys, just picked up a '02 sv650. It's been...

Hey guys, just picked up a '02 sv650. It's been sitting since 2006 so I have some work before it gets on the road again.

The gas tank is pretty nasty looking, lots of rust. When I picked it up I...
Forum: Beasts 03-12-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy...

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy75/2012-01-30154850.jpg
Forum: Vendors 01-30-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 107,716
Posted By bigtallguy
Works with a Tiger 800xc ...

Works with a Tiger 800xc

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy75/2012-01-30154850.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy75/2012-01-30154838.jpg

Got the front...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-19-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4,428
Views: 231,161
Posted By bigtallguy
Thanks! My schedule tends to be pretty random but...

Thanks! My schedule tends to be pretty random but I'm all for some company when I do venture out. Be warned I am quite lacking in the offroad skill department at this point:muutt
Forum: Beasts 01-18-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 272,486
Posted By bigtallguy
Finally took time to stop a take a few pictures...

Finally took time to stop a take a few pictures today

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/bigtallguy75/2012-01-18141437.jpg
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-18-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4,428
Views: 231,161
Posted By bigtallguy
Rode around near Satartia/Bentonia for a few...

Rode around near Satartia/Bentonia for a few hours today. Discovered my stock tires suck in mud but managed to keep it upright:D There was a layer of slimy muck in a few places that hadn't dried up...
Forum: Beasts 01-01-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17,117
Views: 2,752,941
Posted By bigtallguy
I just installed the Oxford ones on my FJR and...

I just installed the Oxford ones on my FJR and they get plenty hot after a few minutes. They seem to be just as good as the Triumph grips if they hold up.

The Triumph grips have 2 settings, one...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 12-10-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4,428
Views: 231,161
Posted By bigtallguy
My mother in law came out and gave me a lift to a...

My mother in law came out and gave me a lift to a tire place in Carthage. The little bottle jack from her 4 Runner and the Triumph toolkit got the job done ok, but I was definitely kicking myself for...
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