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  3. Posted

    It is easy to fill out of a fuel jug, might be harder at a gas pump. It is very easy to pour the fuel into the bike, but you have to go for it, you can't try to pour slowly, just turn it upside down quickly. The key to the fuel bottles is don't try to fill them too much, leave the recommended air space. :drinks: Ken

    Now, I'm not the most law abiding citizen around but I do know that the MSR dromedary bags are not approved as a fuel container so you might not want to fill one up from a gas pump at your location service station! :friends:

  4. Posted

    Some things never change! This is why I never, well almost never post here anymore. What a bunch of CRAP! Still pissing people off and chasing them away, good job Fast Guy! :)

    Just my .02; everyone should lighten up on the Hammer posts. His posts are meant to elicit a rise out of those who take him too seriously. View them as entertainment not as "the world according to to Craig". Metal Twister - It's too bad that you've decided not to participate as much on this forum due to Hammer's antics, it's all in good fun. Hijack off, no flames please.

  6. Posted

    The stock pegs are super flimsy, I replaced mine with some from IMS and they have held up for going on 8 years now. The stock pipe on the 96' xrl and xr were identical which ment you could remove the "pee shooter" pipe insert and replace it with a good flowing one from Thumper Racing but I suspect the newer models have a different configuration. Unfortunatley Thumper Racing quit making their aftermarket insert for the XR a few years back so an aftermarkt pipe may be your only choice for better flow.

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    Here it is; CVC 27500 and 27501 would be the sections an LEO would cite you for based on the following section of the California code of regulations. The California highway patrol has adopted Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 119 for tires on other than passenger cars (sorry for the long post but I just wanted to clarify that you can be cited for non-Dot tires on the highway):

    13 CA ADC § 1082

    13 CCR § 1082

    Cal. Admin. Code tit. 13, § 1082

    BARCLAYS OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS

    TITLE 13. MOTOR VEHICLES

    DIVISION 2. DEPARTMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

    CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

    ARTICLE 14. TIRES AND RIMS

    § 1082. New Tire Requirements.

    Tires sold for use or used on vehicles shall meet the following requirements:

    (a) Tires for passenger cars. Tires for passenger cars shall meet the requirements of FMVSS 109.

    (b ) Tires for vehicles other than passenger cars shall meet the requirements of FMVSS 119.

    © Regroovable Tires for Commercial Vehicles. Regroovable commercial vehicle tires shall meet the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 569, and be marked at the time of manufacture with the word "regroovable" on both sidewalls.

    Note: Authority and reference cited: Section 27500, Vehicle Code.

    Summary of FMVSS

    The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specify other labeling requirements similar to contents and care labels for new pneumatic passenger car tires (FMVSS 109), pneumatic retreaded tires (FMVSS 117), and new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars (FMVSS 119). Standard 109 mandates that each passenger car tire have permanently molded into both sidewalls information regarding:

    size,

    maximum permissible inflation pressure,

    maximum load rating,

    cord material,

    number of plies in the sidewall and tread area,

    "tubeless" or "tube-type,"

    "radial," if appropriate,

    DOT certification symbol,

    manufacturer name or brand name and number.

    In addition to Standard 109 requirements, Standard 117 requires each new retreaded tire have molded into its sidewalls the words "bias," or "bias belted" as applicable. In addition to Standard 109 requirements, Standard 119 mandates that each new pneumatic tire for vehicles other than passenger cars, namely, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers, and motorcycles, have molded into both sidewalls the following information.

    speed restriction if less than 55 mph,

    regroovable if designed for regrooving,

    a letter designating load range rating.

  15. Posted

    I think if a LEO wanted to waste our time with a ticket for non DOT approved tires he could cite these sections of the vehicle code:

    27500. (A) The department may adopt regulations relating to standards for pneumatic tires of a vehicle type as it determines necessary to provide for public safety.

    (b ) In adopting these regulations, the department shall consider as evidence of generally accepted standards, the rules and regulations which have been adopted by the Federal Highway Administration and Rubber Manufacturers Association.

    Amended Ch. 216, Stats. 1970. Effective November 23, 1970.

    27501. (A) No dealer or person holding a retail seller's permit shall sell, offer for sale, expose for sale, or install on a vehicle for use on a highway, a pneumatic tire which is not in compliance with regulations adopted pursuant to Section 27500. This subdivision shall not apply to any person who installs on a vehicle, as part of an emergency service rendered to a vehicle upon a highway, a spare tire with which such disabled vehicle was equipped.

    (b ) No person shall use on a highway a pneumatic tire which is not in conformance with such regulations.

    Amended Ch. 70, Stats. 1976. Effective March 26, 1976.

  18. Posted

    The way I'm reading the post and reply's it looks like option #2 "semi-fun- Bear Valley to Corral interior" is the the ride that will happen. I really want to go but don't know if I can secure the day pass from the wife. She's got a bunch of unfolded laundry sitting around; folding it may earn me the pass if I feel ambitious ;)

  20. Posted

    Which ever direction is opposite the one I'm traveling! My comment was a joke because the Sunday that Bikeslut and I rode Spur Meadow I was in the lead and sho' nuff', in a section with no escape route, a smoker came around the corner and all we had time to do was say "oh sh!t" to ourselves as we smashed handlebars and went to the ground. Luckily, neither of us was hurt nor were our bikes but it made me a little skittish rounding corners with any speed. It was probably just bad luck to encounter the guy in a section with little sight distance but I am suprised some of the tighter trails out there aren't one way.

  23. Posted

    Dirt Dame summaried the ride pretty well. It was a fun ride sans the early moring chill and light rain, before I even got up to Alpine to meet Bikeslut my feet were soaking wet so that kinda set the tone for the early morning comfortability factor. But by about 10:30 the sun gods were on our side and conditions were great. Thanks to Bikeslut for leading me on a great ride and a little help here and there with my stubborn pig :) , also nice to meet Dirt Dame after reading lots of her posts and pictures. I definately have some work to do so that in the future I'm not boring Bikeslut with my slow pace B)

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