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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-25-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By oddthought
I wouldn't mind picking up a pair of heated...

I wouldn't mind picking up a pair of heated grips, though I don't love the control unit on the one they sell. The lower seat would be nice, but it seems awfully expensive when I'm pretty happy...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-24-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
Well, I've been thinking of how to set it up so I...

Well, I've been thinking of how to set it up so I could quickly add the walls of the airbox back on for riding in the wet... Haven't quite figured it out yet though.

As far as riding in the fugly...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-23-2016, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
Well, Utah does do a lot of bragging about having...

Well, Utah does do a lot of bragging about having the best show on earth. I love the 4 distinct seasons here. It gives me a great variety of rides and conditions. It's nice to have a bike that I can...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-23-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,530
Posted By oddthought
I agree with you on most of this! I'm no expert...

I agree with you on most of this! I'm no expert on brake fluid specifically, but I am a chemist for a living, so here's my take after a bit more research: the evidence is pretty lacking that there's...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-23-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
I've found some good ways around the worst of the...

I've found some good ways around the worst of the cold: when the high for the day is above freezing, I'll wear my heavy leather jacket with liner in. If it's only just above freezing, I'll put on a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-23-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,530
Posted By oddthought
I'm actually glad that I fell off my bike and...

I'm actually glad that I fell off my bike and broke the brake lever mount on the reservoir. Since I had to replace it, I figured I'd drain the fluid and replace it with DOT4 (which I had handy from...
Forum: Ride Reports 08-23-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,453
Posted By oddthought
I've definitely found that I have to get adjusted...

I've definitely found that I have to get adjusted to the heat. I'm in Utah now but spent a couple of years in a semi-tropical climate in Central America. Once you spend a few (or several) days in it...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-22-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
Yeah, lots of folks, especially my coworkers,...

Yeah, lots of folks, especially my coworkers, think I'm nuts. On the other hand, I'm REALLY awake when I get to work in the morning when the high for the day is sub-freezing.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-22-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
I have to admit, the only times I've ridden in...

I have to admit, the only times I've ridden in the snow have been accidents when I didn't read the forecast or it was wrong altogether. Typically, I commute year-round as long as the roads are free...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-22-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
Just put some studs in the tires and ride it...

Just put some studs in the tires and ride it anyway! Their heated grips also fit the TT, or so they say. :)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-22-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,349
Posted By oddthought
I purchased an old KZ550, but with the tiered...

I purchased an old KZ550, but with the tiered licensing system in Utah, I didn't want to take the test on it because I would be restricted on what size engine I could use later. I ended up borrowing...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-19-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
And how does she feel about that? :lmao: I...

And how does she feel about that? :lmao:

I think it'd be nice to be able to switch back and forth between some street tires with street gearing and the stock ones. If nothing else, I'd like to be...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-19-2016, 02:39 AM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
Oh, and CSC was kind enough to give me a discount...

Oh, and CSC was kind enough to give me a discount on the parts! I fall more and more in love every time I talk to them... ;)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-19-2016, 02:38 AM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
Well, I decided to get a new rear wheel assembly....

Well, I decided to get a new rear wheel assembly. That way I can fiddle with the old one at my leisure and eventually have a spare ready to go whenever I want to swap wheels/tires. This would also...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-18-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
Good point! I'll check my tap and die set to see...

Good point! I'll check my tap and die set to see if I've got one that'll work. If not, I can make one/pick one up for cheap. Thanks!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-17-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
That's a good point. I suppose that I was...

That's a good point. I suppose that I was thinking I had stripped it when putting the bolts back in, but maybe some of the damage was done before I even dealt with it. Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-17-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
Ha! Especially with a 43 tooth sprocket, I...

Ha! Especially with a 43 tooth sprocket, I somehow doubt that wheelies will be in my future.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-17-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
Well, I got my 43 tooth sprocket in the mail...

Well, I got my 43 tooth sprocket in the mail yesterday, so after running a couple of errands, I decided to go ahead and replace it! I pulled the stock sprocket off (WOW those bolts were really...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-16-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
There are plenty of places where it's true. We...

There are plenty of places where it's true. We just happen to take it to excess. :D
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-15-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
I took my wife out for a short ride on mine a...

I took my wife out for a short ride on mine a while after I got the bike, and it was interesting. The motor did okay, but the rear suspension was definitely not up to the task. Mostly, I'm glad I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-14-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
I considered it with one way fares in the area of...

I considered it with one way fares in the area of 40 bucks from my place to LA, but I'm glad I didn't. The main problems would have been the gearing (15t front) and the front brakes which were just...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-14-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 70,110
Posted By oddthought
Well, that's almost exactly what I've been...

Well, that's almost exactly what I've been looking for. I've gone ahead and ordered the 43, and it should be delivered Tuesday. I'm excited! I should probably order a new chain while I'm at it.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-08-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 470,806
Posted By oddthought
These reservoirs were also overfilled in some...

These reservoirs were also overfilled in some cases, spilling a little brake fluid down into the screw hole, adding to the corrosion there. Not a huge deal, but enough to cause some extra difficulty....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-02-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 70,110
Posted By oddthought
That'd be great. I was disappointed to find...

That'd be great. I was disappointed to find earlier today that no 47 tooth sprockets are available on Amazon, even through the link kohburn provided. I can get a 43, but I suspect that's too tall for...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-02-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,725
Posted By oddthought
Just push the button for a great show and a big...

Just push the button for a great show and a big shot of adrenaline! (either a potential news story or advertising campaign) :lmao:
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