Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-31-2024, 11:22 AM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-27-2024, 10:14 AM
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MA or MA2 oil
The proper oil for motorcycle wet/oil clutches is designated JASO MA or MA2. You'll see MA or MA2 clearly highlighted on the back of motorcycle oil containers.
To save a buck, you can find JASO...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-19-2024, 11:03 AM
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steel vs. aluminum frames
` seems like (for a general rule-of-thumb) steel frames weigh roughly ~60 pounds more than aluminum frame off-pavement (cross-country) bikes?
For instance, the $9,000 - $13,000 cross-country...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
04-26-2024, 06:27 PM
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move levers INWARD
Before buying anything, I would try moving the levers INWARD on the bars; this may require moving around some other bar 'perch'.
After adjusting the levers for your index-finger reach, using the...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
03-28-2024, 07:54 PM
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perspective:
Comparing Templars to even entry-level Japanese dual-sports (e.g KLX300 or CRF300), which will set you back nearly $7,000 (otd), if you can find one, ... or a suspension-adjustable enduro-style 250...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-21-2024, 06:41 PM
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precious little difference, as you predicted.
Having run a few miles wide-open (in both 4th & 5th gears), cut ignition (withOUT closing the throttle), pulled the spark plug and examined the plug insulator, it would take a vivid imagination to...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-21-2024, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 607
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ECU tuning
I came across a Good dyno-tuning outfit which meticulously showed (using a wide-band oxygen sensor and meter ... on the dyno) that a Honda Grom ECU made for a near perfect (stoichiometric) 14.7:1...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-20-2024, 06:55 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-19-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 1,861
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here's your 30 bhp 300 cc
` sounds like you're ready for a TrailMaster TM38EX? ;)
https://motobuys.com/collections/dirt-bikes-pit-bikes/products/trailmaster-tm38ex
The alternative is a KLX300 for ~$6,650, if you can find a...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-17-2024, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 23
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short rear suspension
The rear suspension travel spec gives me pause, regarding this TM38EX.
Specification says that the rear shock offers only 120 mm ( divided by 25.4 mm/inch ~= 4.7 inches) travel; this strikes me as...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-16-2024, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
thanks, Jerry
Thanks for weighing in, Jerry.
Your contributed insights make perfect sense ... and are much appreciated - by ALL. :thanks:
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-16-2024, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 1,861
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graphics removal
How hard is it to remove graphics stick-ons?
Will a hair-dryer do it?
GooGone?
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-15-2024, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 23
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some TrailMaster info
TrailMaster and MotoBuys list the same Garland, TX (N.E. of Dallas) address. ... a 'Manny' outfit? `dunno? ... maybe not? "Manny" sites make uncovering their address a challenge;...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-13-2024, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 23
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-13-2024, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 23
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-13-2024, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
Tm38ex
A "TM38EX" Google Search uncovered that everyone and his brother is selling these things - EXCEPT Venom. So, I'm wondering if Venom declined to pursue selling a TM38EX due to lacking exclusivity? ...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-04-2024, 10:05 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-04-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 1,861
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I suspect that paddle tires would matter more...
I suspect that paddle tires would matter more than +/- 20 pounds? ... and, I doubt that many ride paddle tires on paved roads?
Where only a net weight spec is offered, I estimate wet weight as...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
01-09-2024, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 13
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carburetor testing & setting
The venturi size (the 28 mm) is the choke point, limiting air volume flow, rather than the flange size (the 44 mm vs. 48 mm).
I would go with the better/easier fitting flange size (if it's the 44...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
01-08-2024, 11:44 AM
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air velocity vs. volume
Need for a richer air:fuel mixture doesn't mean that more air volume is required! Adjustable carburetors (e.g. Nibbi, Mikuni et al) can be used to correct the air:fuel ratio (at various rpm) -...
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Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion
01-05-2024, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 41
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wondering ?
Reading these xPro/PowerSportsMax experiences got me wondering:
Are Amazon xPro orders automatically processed as 'assembled' orders? ... because I haven't noticed ANY regular, non-assembled...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
01-05-2024, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,608
carburetor air flow
Carburetor air flow is designated in cfm (cubic feet per minute); rather than power.
Before getting carried away with 'more is better', be mindful (of the Bernoulli equation) - that air-flow speed...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
01-01-2024, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 1,861
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From what I've read (across forums), it seems...
From what I've read (across forums), it seems that MOST motorcycle speedometers are 'optimistic' by 2 - 5 mph, compared to phone/GPS readings.
I get a chuckle every time I see a YouTube video,...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
12-31-2023, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 1,861
Views: 765,020
It should go without saying that credible speed...
It should go without saying that credible speed reports should be on relatively LEVEL ground with minimal wind, sitting straight up i.e. NO tuck! Of course, phone/GPS readings get extra credibility...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
12-30-2023, 04:57 PM
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