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  2. Posted

    13 hours ago, 350thumper said:

    We don't post rides from other websites in this section.

    Whos going riding section is for organizing informal rides. Not for promoting upcoming rides from other websites . 

     

     

    You are correct but since we some sdar folks going as well and it is not an organized ride it made sense to cross link for the information from the other thread

    Randy can nuke this if he feels it break the rules, and I would have no problem with that.

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  7. Posted · Edited by DSM8

    Calendar event details

    Gates will open at 9am per the usual.
    Beware of dogs, they will be removed from the property before the gates open but DO NOT ENTER if you show up early for some reason and the gates are NOT OPEN.
    Ring the door bell.

    Since the website recently had to get all the stuff renewed that is a good chunk of change out of Randy's pocket.
    So would like to have people donate for what ever work is done on their bikes to the website (standard protocol for the work I do)

    There are 4 dealers close by (all the major brands including BMW) and the cycle gear is here too.

    Same rules as in the past, full workshop with all the tools (Mill, Lathe, Tig Welder) etc. will be made available, this is the time to get advice if needed on set up, we can do suspension sag etc.
    Ability to repair AL skid plates if needed is also an option, I am talking cracks, not building you one from scratch.

    If you use the tire changer plan to take your old tire away with you.
    Oil can be disposed of here.
    Based on headcount we will determine if there is enough interest to have the grill up and running.
    This is a good occasion for the new people to come out and meet old members (they like to hang out on these things <snerk> ) and put names to faces.

    @TwoDollarBill
    @Mike_and_his_tdubs
    @Caleb_Linden
    @OldDR350

    @tntmo

    @Goofy Footer

    @tubebender

    @ECDave

    @padu

    @Oracle

    @racingrob

    @failedmusician

    @SirLancelot

    @KLanceR

    @simicrintz

    @shutterrev

    @Rjg967

    @Motocrasher

    @alyeska

    @kkug

     

    last few we had:
    July '23

    July '22

    Oct '21

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  11. Posted · Edited by DSM8

    There are aftermarket brackets that might be stronger than stock, and beware the bolts do come loose, a tac weld prevents any of that happening.
    Done it on more than a few KLR's for my friends.

    Safety wire the bolts also works to keep them from backing out.

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  18. Posted

    What is the tempo of this ride, last year it was pretty much all pavement except for the last part I think going into the camp ground.
    It is going to be the same this year or are you planning to put more dirt into the equation?

    Maybe would be good to put up a GPX track of the route you planning, I can do that for you if it isnt your thing, just LMK.
    I personally would like one to follow just for reference etc.

  20. Posted

    Put simply.
    Gotex jacket the liner will eventually wear out and be less water proof over time.
    Requires treament and maint to get the most out of it.
    One good crash can damage the liner to the point it not longer works as designed and you have $700 jacket that is not what it once was but still good enough to use.

    I use the revit rain gear, and have it large enough to wear over my riding gear. Packs down to the size of a soda can and also can be put on as a layer when cold out.
    Cheap to replace and can be repaired with seam tape if needed.

    Mine has lasted me for thousands of miles of use.

    I gave up on the gortext and other waterproof jackets, they always ended up being too hot/heavy for many times of the year.
    Only exception is my Aerostich, I use that to commute to work.
    Would not want to wear that on a multi day off road ride.

    My.02

    I use this in the oh what the **** is that Yellow
    XXL size to fit over all  my gear and easy to get in and out of

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  21. Posted

    There is a lot of conflicting info on this whole setup.

    I have heard of failures but between 3 bikes and almost 75K miles of riding no issues with how I do it so......
    take what I do with a grain of salt.

    My plan is just to do it on the rear wheel of the 990, I am running a narrower rear rim than factory, and excel made by woodys in CO.

    It is just a PITA to do the tube on the rear of the big bike so it makes sense to do it there, I will stick with tubes for the front since I do ride this mostly off road.

  22. Posted

    I have done this now on several bikes.

    Africa Twin Sport
    Stelvio
    KTM 1290

    All have been street bikes, all have done thousands of miles on the conversion, I have decided going to be doing it on the 990.

    I use the 3M extreme sealing tape in every case.
    Worth googling if this is something you want to try without spending the money on the tubliss conversion or such.

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