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Saso · 01-08-2013, 04:43 PM

Checking into the Padre in Bakersfield after four days of exploring in and around Death Valley.

Anticyclone · 01-08-2013, 07:16 PM

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Checking into the Padre in Bakersfield after four days of exploring in and around Death Valley.

Reminds me of checking into the Alluvian in Greenwood, MS with the wife one time. We got some funny looks rolling into that hotel ATGATT

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What handlebar are you using? That bend looks just about right. I'm on my third and still not 100% happy with it.

snakebitten · 01-08-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Anticyclone

Reminds me of checking into the Alluvian in Greenwood, MS with the wife one time. We got some funny looks rolling into that hotel ATGATT

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What handlebar are you using? That bend looks just about right. I'm on my third and still not 100% happy with it.

Was gonna ask same question about bars. They really are a visible change, aren't they? :)

Saso · 01-08-2013, 07:46 PM

ProTaper Henry/Reed bend. It's not an easy install - a narrow bar that required widening via tig welding alu bar ends. Definitely worth the effort - much better ergos for me.

Anticyclone · 01-08-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Saso

ProTaper Henry/Reed bend. It's not an easy install - a narrow bar that required widening via tig welding alu bar ends. Definitely worth the effort - much better ergos for me.

Thanks!

I'm rally good at bolting stuff on and drilling some holes. TIG welding, not so much...

~TABASCO~ · 01-08-2013, 08:34 PM

I TIG weld about everyday... What wall tube did you use on the PT bars ? What insert did you use for the end bar bolts ? I had to machine a set for a customer once but dont really want to do that again.. Bars look great, im sure they are a better feel.. Good job ! Thanks

Saso · 01-08-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ~TABASCO~

I TIG weld about everyday... What wall tube did you use on the PT bars ? What insert did you use for the end bar bolts ? I had to machine a set for a customer once but dont really want to do that again.. Bars look great, im sure they are a better feel.. Good job ! Thanks

I can't take credit for the work - just that I was determined to make the PT bars work 'cause I couldn't stand the OEM ergos. The guy who got the job done is quite the artiste but shares your sentiments about never wanting to do it again.

iridemotorbikes · 01-09-2013, 08:54 AM

~TABASCO~ · 01-10-2013, 02:38 PM

Damn, That white looks good !!!!

drbig · 01-11-2013, 07:10 AM

I Love this bike and feel so at home on it even in situations I was far less comfortable on the xt660z.

pluric · 01-11-2013, 10:36 AM

I thought you needed more stickers to be able to do that.

Very nice shots.

twinrider · 01-11-2013, 02:30 PM

Wow, Israel looks just like SoCal. What kind of engine guard combo is that?

jaumev · 01-11-2013, 02:41 PM

But don't forget this is a road bike...

drbig · 01-11-2013, 03:49 PM

I used the basic Yamaha guards and the SW Motech together and welded steel bars between them. Works fine and has taken care of the bike on too many occasions. just a hassle when you need to get the side pannels off

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Wow, Israel looks just like SoCal. What kind of engine guard combo is that?

drbig · 01-11-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jaumev

but don't forget this is a road bike...

01-08-2013, 08:34 PM	#3621
~TABASCO~ www.rideonadv.com Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Oddometer: 351	I TIG weld about everyday... What wall tube did you use on the PT bars ? What insert did you use for the end bar bolts ? I had to machine a set for a customer once but dont really want to do that again.. Bars look great, im sure they are a better feel.. Good job ! Thanks __________________ www.rideonadv.com We are ADV, everyday.

01-09-2013, 08:54 AM	#3623
iridemotorbikes Look a moose Joined: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 701	__________________ Videos here iridemotorbikes screwed with this post 01-09-2013 at 10:37 AM

01-10-2013, 02:38 PM	#3624
~TABASCO~ www.rideonadv.com Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Oddometer: 351	Damn, That white looks good !!!! __________________ www.rideonadv.com We are ADV, everyday.

01-11-2013, 07:10 AM	#3625
drbig Solo Sailor Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Israel Oddometer: 145	a few more off rods from my daily trips on weekends I Love this bike and feel so at home on it even in situations I was far less comfortable on the xt660z. drbig screwed with this post 01-11-2013 at 07:25 AM

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01-08-2013, 04:43 PM	#3616
Saso chronically restless Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 792	Checking into the Padre in Bakersfield after four days of exploring in and around Death Valley.

01-08-2013, 07:46 PM	#3619
Saso chronically restless Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 792	ProTaper Henry/Reed bend. It's not an easy install - a narrow bar that required widening via tig welding alu bar ends. Definitely worth the effort - much better ergos for me.

01-11-2013, 10:36 AM	#3626
pluric Gimpy Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Salt Lake Oddometer: 11,371	I thought you needed more stickers to be able to do that. Very nice shots.

01-11-2013, 02:30 PM	#3627
twinrider pass the catnip Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Earth Oddometer: 7,567	Wow, Israel looks just like SoCal. What kind of engine guard combo is that?

01-11-2013, 02:41 PM	#3628
jaumev Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Barcelona Oddometer: 920	But don't forget this is a road bike...