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rocky side trails from yday...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0oTXpryRWk
strrrreeeeet plate, hittin' up dirt spots after errands!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswtzg8kmk.jpg
I lost a turn signal during LA-B to V...so I looked into the replacement lens:
UFO Replacement Turn Signal Assembly & Bulb for Taillight/License Plate - AC1215
$30.55 shipped for ONE turn signal :spit:
ugghhhh...but LB PD already know who I am, so don't wanna give 'em another reason to ticket me
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brrrrraaaaap before work!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssqetus14.jpg
boy does that tire you out though...
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If that's an orange bike, Trailtech makes a unit that protects the exhaust flange from pipe induced damage.
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whoa!!!
how'd you do that?!?
I've fallen plenty (= every ride LOL) and I've bopped that expansion pipe here and there but never that bad!
also saw a full '94 WR250 transmission on fleabay for $179/bo
1994 Yamaha WR250 WR 250 Engine Transmission Tranny Gear Box Gearshift | eBay
http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/...13P/s-l225.jpg
let him counter a lowball offer of $100 and put 3rd-5th into my spare B motor?
hmm...
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Originally Posted by
Kurlon
If that's an orange bike, Trailtech makes a unit that protects the exhaust flange from pipe induced damage.
I've seen flange protectors, but I will probably spend the $$ and repair the old one while riding with a new replacement part (It's only listed as part of the cylinder for 04-06 motors but thanks to Cliff's they were able to source it separate for 1/3 of the cost) Problem that they wear out anyway so the thing to do it to mill the flange off completely and weld on a new one made form a 6061, lasts longer than cast OEM piece and I will have a spare
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Originally Posted by
breakdirt916
whoa!!!
how'd you do that?!?
I didn't see it go down but all I can say it was newb rider on a 250 smoker, tricky climb and handful of throttle... when I turned around she was up and laughing, but from what I can tell it was a massive hit in to a large boulder at the top of the trail, bike bounced good 10-12 feet! Luckily she walked (rode) away, had to limp it home with a busted exhaust, but she was eager to ride, real trooper!
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Originally Posted by
Kurlon
If that's a 250-300 orange bike, Trailtech makes a unit that protects the exhaust flange from pipe induced damage.
Fixed.
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So uh the $38 replacement part was JUST the lens...and I needed a replacement socket. Weak.
I might actually return it and just bolt my own signals into the location on the fender...the optics in their lenses sucked anyways
Pre-work run tomorrow...then headed to Beaumont or Joshua tree next weekend...Beaumont is regarded some of the best riding in the country...my friend is out there with his sons banging out big jumps on all natural terrain!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psox29v7nm.jpg
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Moto Sundaaaaaaaayyyssssss
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pskcbjqdck.jpg
My rear brake is adjusted a bit too high...was locking too easily on downhill standing braking
Also getting antsy about doing the rear shock...I cranked up the compression damping and it's still too soft when I stand up, lean back, and try to have the rear do most of the work.
front is actually pretty friggen stiff...when I hit potholes in the hardpack, it translates up to my body pretty hard..I might try reducing the compression damping next ride...whatever change factory connection made really did stiffen it up a bit. Doesn't really handle "well", but at least it doesn't bottom out
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http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps74ikv9iw.jpg
Love this spot! Super cool trails through hills!
Awesome switchback trail today too! gotta get my gopro files uploaded so I can post it!
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The vacant unit on the duplex (er...2 on a lot) I bought doesn't have a garage...but it has this
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pscnqvwhfy.jpg
which fits this...and is locked.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psm8vwuhue.jpg
sweet
gonna mount the door so it opens outwards - should leave enough room to make a lil' moto shop for the YZ & shelves to store moto stuff
back unit has a 2 car garage...when that tenant eventually moves out, that's gonna be my spot to store a desert buggy and street bike!
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Rental properties time whores...cuttin' into dirty time
Full days off = try to get contractor work done
Finally got a quickie in before work after 3 weeks hiatus...need my fix!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psicyyrjw8.jpg
Pavement crossing across creeks were all glossy wet...made for some low traction on knobbies
Weather warming up a bit to feel nice...met 4 other dual sport riders out there today and half a dozen trucks driving the road like a race!
Gotta be careful on fire roads...
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breakdirt916
headed to Ocotillo Wells this weekend fo' mo' dez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrjA4Dk0TeQ
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SO AWESOME!!!
That video does capture the cool free riding at Ocotillo...bunch of big natural terrain jumps out there!
I just hope Obama doesn't go after Ocotillo too
Volcanic spires, dunes, Joshua trees: California's desert gets new federal protection - LA Times
http://www.trbimg.com/img-56bd306b/t...11/750/750x422
we just lost more land :sad2:
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Cuz ya know...#bikelife
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pszaewbwv6.jpg
Turns out my front tire was at 25psi :lol:
Dropped it to 15 and didn't notice a difference...huh
Back was sliding all over the place...even at 9psi..might've been conditions
Also...dunno if I am maturing, but smooth atv-wide trails felt a bit boring today LOL
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i'll let you know when i finally drop the cash on the 'Where Cars Don't Dare' AdMo Tour. so itchy.. .
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Convince me not too.
1987 Kawasaki KDX2
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That the air cooled vintage?
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theducman
it has a Fox sticker on it, i'd pass.. .
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theducman
It's old a cheap lol
So am I, but I wouldn't recommend purchasing me.The listing is gone so I don't know what year it is. The 95 and newer models have improvements and are easier to find parts for. The KIPS power valve system on the earlier ones are problematic.
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don't do it...
1.) the of maintenance/repair will greatly outweigh the initial purchase price
2.) too many variables that can go kablooie w' a bike that old
3.) at that price point there are many other newer bikes w' fewer #2
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I'd only get into something like that if
1.) it was cheaper (price point ~$600), needed NOTHING (starts, brakes, clutches, chain/sprocket, tires blah all there...a $900 bikes turns into a $1,100 bike w' tires/chain/sprockets alone), I could ride it half a dozen times, crash it half a dozen times, then sell it to get all my money bike without it exploding
2.) sentimental value/you've lusted after it since the womb
3.) you don't care/you want it anyways/f everyone else & their KTM kool-aid/learn it the hard way if it doesn't work out...but it's a risk you're willing to take
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Fair enough, I will pass. I don't need someone's old headache. Thanks guys.