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Originally Posted By Twisted10: 2018 xcf 350. Picked it up today. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/296599/4E95A4ED-5646-4BC8-B12A-EC389B8B7F84_jpe-1439522.JPG View Quote Looks clean, I’d get a skid plate before hammering the rocks but otherwise looks like it’s pretty set up. |
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Originally Posted By Twisted10: Very clean. Yes to skid plate. Ive been off dirt bikes for 20yrs. Holy shit this thing is fun View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Twisted10: Originally Posted By bondryan: Looks clean, I’d get a skid plate before hammering the rocks but otherwise looks like it’s pretty set up. Very clean. Yes to skid plate. Ive been off dirt bikes for 20yrs. Holy shit this thing is fun They have come a long way in 20 years. They make a ton of power too. |
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Originally Posted By SnowMule: The big bike... 1190 Adv R. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/20200502/i-RtKBcsz/0/64dae436/L/IMG_20200502_185732-L.jpg The little bike... 525 XC-W. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/20150322/i-W6dv8gn/1/f9098a29/L/DSC_4926_-L.jpg Summer sucks though. Winter a best. https://photos.smugmug.com/Snowmobiles/20190504/i-hzFbZ84/0/469d0129/L/i-hzFbZ84-L.jpg View Quote Someone stole the back half of the seat on your sled. |
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Finally "finished" my Trail 90 to the point where I'm happy to share it.
When I bought it: Attached File Now: Attached File Attached File It's pretty fun. I bought it non-running, it needed a new coil, battery, condenser, light bulbs, fairings, carb rebuild, non-rotted muffler, and tires. Rebuilt the top end and replaced a broken transmission gear, and all new gaskets. I still need to rebuild the front forks and fabricate a fairing hold-down that the only seller of on eBay wants $55 for, since it's a single-year piece. I'm seriously considering just leaving the paint with the "patina" and covering it in fluid-film. |
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Just found this corner of arfcom! Just bought a 2019 RMX450. Man the new bikes make a lot of power for the weight!
Sad that you gotta de smog the hell out of it to make it usable. First bike ever with electric start. Its hell to get old, but at least you can afford better toys. |
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Originally Posted By SnowMule: Overdue wrench day. Swamp cooler does a damn good job keeping the garage comfortable. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/i-SSmfdFx/0/1224678d/L/IMG_20200718_160640-L.jpg This shit... is da shit. Holds like red, serviceable like blue. And it matches the bikes. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/i-T42bCkp/0/495dbf49/L/IMG_20200718_180722-L.jpg Air filter on the 1190 requires removal of the tank. Did you know that 6 gallons of fuel won't fit in a 5 gallon jug? Oops. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/i-WF8QSDz/0/6941aa07/L/IMG_20200718_194135-L.jpg All back together, runs good, no parts left over. Oil changed and air filter cleaned on both. I'd much rather wrench on the 525. My sled has less bolts to get everything apart. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/i-MP6pqP8/0/57d7824b/L/IMG_20200718_223756_-L.jpg View Quote @snowmule I agree that sledding is funner! My user name stems from riding sleds, but I don’t currently have one any more. Doesn’t your tank have petcocks on both sides to facilitate the tank removal? My 1290 does. Attached File |
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Psalm 144:1 Praise the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle.
Callsign: "Nub" |
You guys have nice bikes !!
"No bolts left over..." I know THAT feeling. |
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"Some of the greatest dads I've ever seen weren't so much perfect as they were willing to work hard to overcome their failings. Does that make sense?"
Yes. Yes it does. |
Originally Posted By Abominable: @snowmule I agree that sledding is funner! My user name stems from riding sleds, but I don’t currently have one any more. Doesn’t your tank have petcocks on both sides to facilitate the tank removal? My 1290 does. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/348465/73BE7510-5FA1-4003-8EC8-77C520EB7B7D_jpe-1510709.JPG View Quote It does. But when you try to dump a full tank of fuel into a jug that's not large enough to hold that volume, it doesn't matter how many or how few petcocks it has. I wasn't about to wrangle that tank full of fuel out of and back into the bike. Much easier to do when it's empty. And yeah, snowmobiles always more better. Put tracks on almost all the runs on that ski area. |
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Update on my 1985 Honda CR125 rebuild project:
Engine is finished Attached File Dubya cerekoted my hubs and laced up some new Excel rims Attached File Frame is back from paint and I found a guy in Sweden that makes VIN tags Attached File Two boxes of parts are returning from the vapor blasters today Attached File Assembly will start late this week or next. |
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Originally Posted By awptickes: https://i.imgur.com/CJFkw1h.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lByhwjY.jpg 1969 Honda Trail 90 (CT90K1a), I finished the rebuild a few weeks ago, and now I'm just enjoying it. All NOS parts except for the chain, tires, and tubes, exactly like it would have been back in 1970 when it was registered last. View Quote I have that exact same helmet and bluetooth unit |
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If you see something, say nothing and drink to forget.
Award: Most likely to have polarity issues 24/365 Lack of respect, wrong attitude, failure to obey authority. |
It's not bad, the pads did take a couple hours to "break in" and my big 'ole elephant ears get flopped down if I slip the helmet on without pulling the pads wide.
It's not the quietest or lightest helmet I've ever had, but it's a decent helmet for the money. The amazon bluetooth deal is good too, I like the FM tuner in it, so in the event I'm outside of cell reception I can still get some info from somewhere... It's not a super sensitive receiver though, so I dunno if it'll prove useful. |
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Got Tusk racks and bags on,gonna get hard panniers or make from big ammo cans next. Attached File
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Did they do the cross hatching on the lower stanchions?
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You can cage an animal but you can't take away the rage..
R.I.P - Anthony Joseph Petti 5-25-13 You are sorely missed :( |
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Boy decided to come off the 50cc early, also asked to get huskys. So I got him the only 2021 in the state, and a 2018 from a buddy for a practice bike. He has been wanting to ride so much more now. I don't know how to load pictures from my phone lol
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Finished up the KLR250 for now. Had to replace the cams, timing chain, and the rear fender. Still needs a seat cover.
I painted it, this should help me be seen on the street. Attached File Attached File |
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MIA: M/SGT James W. Holt USSF 2-7-68 SVN
"Your freedom to be you includes my freedom to be free from you." -A. Wilkow |
I rebuilt a 1995 KX250 and a 1997 RM250. Both are beasts. KX250 has a ton of upgrades. RM250 will have a full exhaust if I can find one.
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I rode this event a few weeks ago and got passed by this guy on his TW 200. . These things rock
TW200 on the Buffaloe 500 Dual Sport 1 TW200 on the Buffaloe 500 Dual Sport 2 |
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Give ‘me Hell Virginia Boys
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Oregon dunes, atop the first big dune at Hauser right out the gate. Attached File
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Originally Posted By Multitudes: Oregon dunes, atop the first big dune at Hauser right out the gate.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/485989/AA3AB640-7750-4423-9EBF-C42A0E3883EF_jpe-1654125.JPG View Quote That looks like a blast. I've never ridden a bike with paddle tires. What's that like? |
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If you see something, say nothing and drink to forget.
Award: Most likely to have polarity issues 24/365 Lack of respect, wrong attitude, failure to obey authority. |
Originally Posted By Multitudes: Oregon dunes, atop the first big dune at Hauser right out the gate.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/485989/AA3AB640-7750-4423-9EBF-C42A0E3883EF_jpe-1654125.JPG View Quote You should delete and tune that thing. It will wake way up. |
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Originally Posted By phurba: That looks like a blast. I've never ridden a bike with paddle tires. What's that like? View Quote Kind of the scariest way to ride a bike. It’s a blast but it’s counter to everything bike I’ve ever learned. Basically weight the back of the bike. And stay in the gear at a point where you can throttle up and out, because that’s how you stay up. Gonna low side? Add throttle. Washout? Add throttle. G out at the bottom of a dune? Add throttle. It’s physically the most demanding way to dune, but it’s the softest ride because it slices through the ruts. |
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Originally Posted By bondryan: You should delete and tune that thing. It will wake way up. View Quote Don’t I know it. I want to bad, but works been slow. Every time I’m up on cash stuff happens. But I will sooner than later. I have the smog delete. Gonna buy the end cap next, then a tuner. I seriously want the vortex or get ecu. But may have to settle for a piggyback. |
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Originally Posted By Multitudes: Don’t I know it. I want to bad, but works been slow. Every time I’m up on cash stuff happens. But I will sooner than later. I have the smog delete. Gonna buy the end cap next, then a tuner. I seriously want the vortex or get ecu. But may have to settle for a piggyback. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Multitudes: Originally Posted By bondryan: You should delete and tune that thing. It will wake way up. Don’t I know it. I want to bad, but works been slow. Every time I’m up on cash stuff happens. But I will sooner than later. I have the smog delete. Gonna buy the end cap next, then a tuner. I seriously want the vortex or get ecu. But may have to settle for a piggyback. I have a fmf silencer, smog delete, and a jd tuner on mine. It’s plenty peppy. |
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I just winterized my 2006 CRF511 and my 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD 8.1. Such a sad day. See both of you big bores again in 6 months, assuming i can survive the depression of winter.
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FWLP and all his cronies at the NRA.
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Originally Posted By SnowMule: Overdue wrench day. Swamp cooler does a damn good job keeping the garage comfortable. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/i-SSmfdFx/0/1224678d/L/IMG_20200718_160640-L.jpg This shit... is da shit. Holds like red, serviceable like blue. And it matches the bikes. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/i-T42bCkp/0/495dbf49/L/IMG_20200718_180722-L.jpg Air filter on the 1190 requires removal of the tank. Did you know that 6 gallons of fuel won't fit in a 5 gallon jug? Oops. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/i-WF8QSDz/0/6941aa07/L/IMG_20200718_194135-L.jpg All back together, runs good, no parts left over. Oil changed and air filter cleaned on both. I'd much rather wrench on the 525. My sled has less bolts to get everything apart. https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/i-MP6pqP8/0/57d7824b/L/IMG_20200718_223756_-L.jpg View Quote Those big KTM’s look great with a high front fender. Also...I understand your pain. My Ducati Hypermotard 1100S required tank removal to change the air filter as well. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By awptickes: Beautiful ride, I'm jealous. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By awptickes: Originally Posted By HDLS: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/0F63F099-85D0-4D93-81DD-DD354FB816CB-1658649.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/55F84155-1267-4950-9975-8DB1E59B8499-1658650.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/7349B858-03BC-4075-B3EE-23A1B21D7B50-1658654.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/367483/E0898C5A-9639-4EC1-980F-B69826727171-1658658.jpg Beautiful ride, I'm jealous. Conditions were perfect. We also got several noobish riders to come out and explore Death Valley with us. They're hooked now. |
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FWLP and all his cronies at the NRA.
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TW200 came in handy this past weekend dragging this deer about a half mile out of the woods:
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