Finally!

HeatXfer · 12-08-2012, 11:05 PM

Hey guys, after reading nearly every post on the 950 & 990 Adv's in Orange Crush for the last 4yrs, I finally picked-up an '07 990. My friend has had a 950 for about 2 - 3yrs and can't say enough about it. I'd been looking for a change from my '87 Paso 750 and I am not disappointed!

I've had the bike for 2 wks now and finally got around to flushing, filling and properly burping the cooling system. Changed the oil and found the oil filter collapsed and the dreaded leaking WP seal (to be changed next month), discovered stock fuel tanks can stretch and a few cross-threaded bolts, but otherwise it's a pure blast to ride.

Anyway, I feel very lucky to have found Adventure Rider & Orange Crush, the regulars here are a fantastic bunch, and I thank all of you for your contributions: The service walk-throughs, tips and pics made it feel like I'd had the bike apart a hundred times before I even bought it!

Hoping to ride with some of you soon!

Chris

gefr · 12-09-2012, 02:28 AM

A warm welcome in O.C. You probably know us more or less so you know what to expect. Cheers.

Kenbike · 12-09-2012, 04:08 AM

Nice bike! How many miles does it have?

HeatXfer · 12-09-2012, 08:35 AM

40k. I know, but the price was right.

gweaver · 12-09-2012, 09:12 AM

Which end of the bay are you? I'm up in Petaluma, so if you're ever up this way, let me know. That, or if you ever want to do a tech day, I'm always looking for someone to wrench with, to keep me from screwing something up.

Greg

CRW · 12-09-2012, 09:27 AM

Nice Bike!!!
Now go beat it up!
Seems to be one more adv on the road in the Bay!
Im in the north bay too!

HeatXfer · 12-10-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gweaver

Which end of the bay are you? I'm up in Petaluma, so if you're ever up this way, let me know. That, or if you ever want to do a tech day, I'm always looking for someone to wrench with, to keep me from screwing something up.

Greg

Will do. I need to get some 'mild' rides in to get my dirt-legs. I'm in the East Bay. Any trails or rideable properties up your way?

dheimer · 12-10-2012, 01:17 PM

I miss my old Paso, there are probably pieces of it still laying along the side of the road down there along the dirty 130 (Mt. Hamilton) where I laid her to rest, then rode out in a helicopter.
Both nice bikes.

HeatXfer · 12-10-2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dheimer

I miss my old Paso, there are probably pieces of it still laying along the side of the road down there along the dirty 130 (Mt. Hamilton) where I laid her to rest, then rode out in a helicopter.
Both nice bikes.

Ouch. Yeah, 130 can be unforgiving. Sorry to hear the Duc is gone, but apparently you're still kicking.

Want another one? I've got no plans to ride it again since I got the 990, I'll be selling her in the spring....

dheimer · 12-11-2012, 02:39 PM

PM me and I will let you know.Obviously depends on what youre asking for it. But I may be interested.

12-08-2012, 11:05 PM	#1
HeatXfer ^OP Bad knees Joined: Feb 2008 Location: S.F. Bay Area Oddometer: 163	Finally! Hey guys, after reading nearly every post on the 950 & 990 Adv's in Orange Crush for the last 4yrs, I finally picked-up an '07 990. My friend has had a 950 for about 2 - 3yrs and can't say enough about it. I'd been looking for a change from my '87 Paso 750 and I am not disappointed! I've had the bike for 2 wks now and finally got around to flushing, filling and properly burping the cooling system. Changed the oil and found the oil filter collapsed and the dreaded leaking WP seal (to be changed next month), discovered stock fuel tanks can stretch and a few cross-threaded bolts, but otherwise it's a pure blast to ride. Anyway, I feel very lucky to have found Adventure Rider & Orange Crush, the regulars here are a fantastic bunch, and I thank all of you for your contributions: The service walk-throughs, tips and pics made it feel like I'd had the bike apart a hundred times before I even bought it! Hoping to ride with some of you soon! Chris HeatXfer screwed with this post 12-08-2012 at 11:16 PM

12-09-2012, 02:28 AM	#2
gefr Life is a trip Joined: Nov 2005 Location: East Med, Greece Oddometer: 3,107	Hello there, A warm welcome in O.C. You probably know us more or less so you know what to expect. Cheers. __________________ There is always a reason!!

12-09-2012, 04:08 AM	#3
Kenbike Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: South of the big lake Oddometer: 490	Nice bike! How many miles does it have? __________________ Current Bikes: 2012 Yamaha Tenere, 2010 Vespa 300 Super scooter ( hers), 2011 Blur 220i (his)

12-09-2012, 09:12 AM	#5
gweaver Wandering between rooms Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Sonoma County, CA Oddometer: 1,261	Which end of the bay are you? I'm up in Petaluma, so if you're ever up this way, let me know. That, or if you ever want to do a tech day, I'm always looking for someone to wrench with, to keep me from screwing something up. Greg __________________ I just twist and my eyes glaze over, "uh....errr huh huh, weeeeoooooh---doo dat agin, doo dat agin..." -morriswf I like my women like I like my instant oatmeal- quick, easy, and covered in facts about dinosaurs.

12-09-2012, 09:27 AM	#6
CRW I dont want a pickle Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Cotati Ca. USA Oddometer: 623	Nice Bike!!! Now go beat it up! Seems to be one more adv on the road in the Bay! Im in the north bay too! __________________ 06 KTM 950 ADV:The Queen 2006 KTM EXC 450 DUAL SPORT :The Saturday night hooker 1997 CR85E W/ DMC FRAME XR125 MOTOR AND CALI PLATE!! :The Professor

12-09-2012, 08:35 AM	#4
HeatXfer ^OP Bad knees Joined: Feb 2008 Location: S.F. Bay Area Oddometer: 163	40k. I know, but the price was right.

12-10-2012, 01:17 PM	#8
dheimer Burnin' fossil fuels Joined: Mar 2010 Location: PNW, Idaho Oddometer: 188	New bike/ Old beauty I miss my old Paso, there are probably pieces of it still laying along the side of the road down there along the dirty 130 (Mt. Hamilton) where I laid her to rest, then rode out in a helicopter. Both nice bikes. __________________ "AMATEURS PRACTICE UNTIL THEY GET IT RIGHT, PROFESSIONALS PRACTICE UNTIL THEY CANT GET IT WRONG" Glacier ride report-http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812193

12-11-2012, 02:39 PM	#10
dheimer Burnin' fossil fuels Joined: Mar 2010 Location: PNW, Idaho Oddometer: 188	Paso PM me and I will let you know.Obviously depends on what youre asking for it. But I may be interested. __________________ "AMATEURS PRACTICE UNTIL THEY GET IT RIGHT, PROFESSIONALS PRACTICE UNTIL THEY CANT GET IT WRONG" Glacier ride report-http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812193

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