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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-07-2008, 05:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,626
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Diver, Any updates??

Diver,

Any updates??
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-06-2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,340
Posted By Gimpdiggity
I guess the difference between us is you're...

I guess the difference between us is you're basing your opinion on me based on the fact that we like different motorcycles.

I'm basing my opinion on you on the fact that you come across that you...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-06-2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,340
Posted By Gimpdiggity
I agree. With some of the things that he's...

I agree.

With some of the things that he's done to this bike, I'm scared that he's a certified mechanic.

I can gaurantee you that I would NEVER take any of my vehicles to him for any repairs.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-06-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,340
Posted By Gimpdiggity
You should've changed your oil after the first...

You should've changed your oil after the first few times that you heat cycled the bike.

Those metal shavings are fairly normal...but if you've ran the engine alot since the first few heat cycles...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,770
Posted By Gimpdiggity
58.7 is not bad at all though. I would...

58.7 is not bad at all though.

I would imagine with the 42 tooth sprocket that will jump up a bit as well.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,770
Posted By Gimpdiggity
What Kind of Mileage Are We Getting??

Hey everyone.

Just curious as to what kind of gas mileage everyone is getting out of their DS.

Post up what kind of bike it is and what kind of mileage you're getting!!
Forum: Video and Pics 04-05-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,941
Posted By Gimpdiggity
KC, Do you like the hand gaurds on the...

KC,

Do you like the hand gaurds on the bike??

I like the looks of them...but do you think that they are of decent quality??
Forum: News, Support, & Feedback 04-05-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,524
Posted By Gimpdiggity
At one million hits per month, I'd say that the...

At one million hits per month, I'd say that the site needs to stay just about the way that it is.

There's no reason to fret over something like graphics if you're happy with the way the site is.
...
Forum: News, Support, & Feedback 04-05-2008, 07:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,524
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Although I do think that the current one looks...

Although I do think that the current one looks okay, it does make the site appear to be a bit "amateur."

Now, don't get me wrong...there's absolutely nothing wrong at all with the site being...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,927
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Right, like I said. You'd suffer a loss of power...

Right, like I said. You'd suffer a loss of power at low RPM, but flow better up high.

Semantics!!! :D
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,433
Posted By Gimpdiggity
EJ, With that 17 and 42 setup, what kind of...

EJ,

With that 17 and 42 setup, what kind of top speeds would a normal rider see??
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,927
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Isn't that exactly what I said earlier, when you...

Isn't that exactly what I said earlier, when you called me a hater??
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,737
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Porterz, When you say they aren't good for...

Porterz,

When you say they aren't good for loose rocks, do you mean like a whole pile of loose rocks??

Or do you mean like a dirt road that has loose stones all over it but is MOSTLY packed...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,927
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Hey gimp I know you took my remarks about your...

Hey gimp I know you took my remarks about your big bird yellow hibird personally but no need to hate. The need for backpressure or restriction is an urban myth. I am a SAE certified mechanic and do a...
Forum: Video and Pics 04-05-2008, 03:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,941
Posted By Gimpdiggity
KC, Did you get your new mirrors on yet?? ...

KC,

Did you get your new mirrors on yet??

If so, post up a pic so we can see what they look like.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 01:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,737
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Cool. That's the kind of off roading I'd be...

Cool. That's the kind of off roading I'd be doing.

Trails and fire roads.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,927
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Having a little bit of back pressure is something...

Having a little bit of back pressure is something that you want...

What you've done will probably have a relatively negative impact on your off-idle and low RPM power.

Yah, it will flow great...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-05-2008, 12:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,737
Posted By Gimpdiggity
How Many of You Guys Use the Bike "Off Road?"

Hey everyone.

Just curious as to how many of you guys and girls actually use the bike off road?? Like, for trail riding or something like that?

I know the bike isn't a purpose built off road...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-04-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Too me a few minutes...but here was my thread: ...

Too me a few minutes...but here was my thread:

http://www.chinariders.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=3632&highlight=

Hope it helps a little.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-04-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,712
Posted By Gimpdiggity
It all depends. Sometimes it will work and...

It all depends.

Sometimes it will work and sometimes it won't.

Carbs are magical creatures. What works for someone may not work at all for someone else with the exact same machine.
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-04-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,433
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Agreed. Why are you riding it at 60mph with...

Agreed.

Why are you riding it at 60mph with the tach pinned upwards of 10k RPM??

You do realize that is NOT a good thing for the engine, right?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-04-2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By Gimpdiggity
I posted this EXACT same thread just about 15...

I posted this EXACT same thread just about 15 days ago.

From what I've found, they are both really about the same quality IF you take the time to put them together right.

Personally, I would...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-04-2008, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,674
Posted By Gimpdiggity
No worries. You're right though, from the...

No worries.

You're right though, from the post you made it sounded like you were disagreeing with the method I linked to.

I agree with you 100% about breaking in the bike slowly...on a 200cc...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-04-2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,674
Posted By Gimpdiggity
Did you even read the link that I posted??

Did you even read the link that I posted??
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-04-2008, 03:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,841
Posted By Gimpdiggity
What Luggage Is Everyone Using??

Hey everyone.

I've got dual sport on the mind big time and will be ordering a Hi-Bird 250 in the next couple months.

I'm going to be using it as an around town bike and possibly as a commuter...
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