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    1. Carbs, mixtures, elevation, etc. I live at 300' and regularly ride to 5000 - 6000. I've read enough to know the DR650 will tractor along at the higher elevations and have hosted RTW riders who say the same. With a bent toward helping the DR just a little without needle/jet changes - and with some 13,000+ elevations in my near future - I sought advice from a DR650 rider who actually lives in rarified air (7200 ft) and rides up from there.

      I installed the TPI Low Boy Adjustable Intake on the airbox cover today in preparation. Simple enough. Line up TPI, draw some lines, cut, mount. Adjust tension of screws to friction hold the slide.

      Things I did wrong: should've set it back toward the center more - ended up with one screw positioned to enter the cover seal area. This does not impact the "friction sliding" of the "sliding door" but it frustrated me. I'm usually more careful about these things.

      I wanted the opening to be basically parallel to the ground, thinking the door may rattle open while riding. Non-issue. The friction applied by the screws would hold it anywhere. If done again, I'd run the thing parallel to the door edge.

      Anyway, this adjustable opening along with the adjustable mixture screw should suffice for some high passes in the next month or two.

      http://thunderproducts.com/product-category/intake/air-filters/

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      Dremel, trim, test fit.
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      Test operation with cover on. Notice the bottom left screw is missing from the TPI because I'm an idiot.
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      I debated with myself (always a good time) about putting some sort of pull/push closing rod extending past the side panel but there's enough flexibility in it to get ur digits in there. The TPI opening sits behind the massive high velocity air intake on the panel, obviously designed for such things.

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    It's been a decade since I worried about such things, so I reviewed some sections of the CA Veh Code. I could not find anything preventing anyone from covering their VIN. I also never heard of a violation of this type while working.

    Usually, I saw VIN's covered on "cold plated" stolen vehicles, where the license plates mounted on the stolen vehicle were from another similar vehicle. A lot of people don't notice their plates - especially if it's just one - missing. This gives thieves a few more days in your vehicle if it stays stateside. Covering the VIN eliminates verifying the status of the vehicle.

    If I had a Jeep, I'd toss a piece of paper or whatever over it and not worry about it.

     

    https://www.amazon.com/BOLT-7026128-Jeep-Wrangler-Hood/dp/B00VGX2PTE

    ^^since the media piece mentioned they lift the hood to snip alarm wires.

     

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    Welcome aboard. I had an '05 DR650 that I built over 6 years - stupidly sold. I picked up a '14 from a member here and put six years of history on it in 2 months. I have some of the specialty tools for the DR and a decent knowledge of the bike. A few things should be addressed as you probably know - NSU, upper chain roller, etc - so if you want a wrench assistant, let me know.

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    Hilarious!  I got the "I'll send you a money order...." routine.

    And people fall for it every day, which is why they do it and why I had a job for 26 years. But yeah, it's hard to believe.

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    Here it is on Jan 17, 2017. This pic is coming out of the canyon so rocks have been stacked to the front right.  The back right was dug out so staying close to the wall, even on a bike, was good. Stuff falls out there. I believe the holes are from those trying to break it down to move or hook into to move. My take, anyway.

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    Mikey77 buzzed me about a Monday Funday (sorry u were busy, Oracle) so we met with no plan. Rode through the clouds to the antennas on Otay Mtn, down to the border road and east. BP was out - in fact head on going up OTT - and were very cool with us riding there. No issues.

    Mike took a drink at the water crossing - which we walked prior - after hitting a hidden rock. I took a dif line and escaped the bath. The road was washed out in places and we both got some surprises. Great time with a gut bomb prior to heading back on 94.

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    Is the rental space 20'?  If so, make sure to include the tongue in your measurements. I had an 18' Carson, one of the most basic toyhaulers. I bought it used and it saw limited duty. No issues, but they are basically a house, with the same systems - so there is upkeep of course.

    I like full hard sided units with not pop out, as the pop outs are noisier in the wind.

    Happy hunting!

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