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Bike maintenance day! For three bikes. Start with a wash and rinse  Take that tank off because the throttle cable needs replacement  Did I say the throttle cable was bad?  Uh the oil on the old KTM is umm concerning  Looking better 
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No just the KTM
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Feb 20, 2023 06:47
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That was oil & filter change on the Kawasakis, oil change on the KTM, clean and oil air filters, change broken brake lever on the 300, throttle cable on the KTM, plus chain cleaning/lubing, and adjustments to the handguards since they're bent to hell
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Feb 20, 2023 16:43
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My heated grips are the opposite of "blingy"
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Feb 22, 2023 15:13
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Where do stickers for my top box fall on the farkle scale?
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Feb 22, 2023 18:38
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FBS posted:. Who knew 80mph in 50 degree weather could be so comfortable... That was the most surprising thing for me when I started riding my VStrom. So comfy and warm!
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Mar 2, 2023 01:25
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Is there noticeable play in the head bearings?
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Mar 10, 2023 00:28
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Weird how bicycle geometry makes it almost effortless
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Mar 10, 2023 05:02
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I took my Monkey out for a ride. It's been a while. That bike is so much fun. That's all I did. No wrenching. TotalLossBrain fucked around with this message at 04:18 on Mar 12, 2023 |
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Mar 12, 2023 03:42
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Wow that's fantastic
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Mar 19, 2023 16:27
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The two most used things on my VStrom: heated grips and center stand. Maybe it's the barn door windshield, idk
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Apr 8, 2023 16:57
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I've got a set of 1/2 inch impact sockets from HF some years ago. Those are pretty nice and have never given me the impression they are poorly made. Most of my sockets are remnants of the Craftsman kit I got as a wee young fella right before I got married. Good name then, dog poo poo now.
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Apr 10, 2023 16:25
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I find the sparkling oil much more soothing to look at than the concentrated wear evidence at the end of a magnetic drain plug, but that's just me.
TotalLossBrain fucked around with this message at 21:33 on Apr 10, 2023 |
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Apr 10, 2023 19:47
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It's all about the bike friends you made along the way
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Apr 26, 2023 15:12
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I sold my old KTM 250 EXC today. It had a bunch of problems but was a great bike for me. I told the buyer about every single problem I've ever had with the bike and what the current problems are. When he asked why I was selling it I told him I was tired of fixing it. He still paid me full asking price $1100), which seemed low based on the fb messages I got about it but whatever. It runs and rides but needs fork seals, wheel bearings, and the PVs are hosed again to where top end power is non-existent. TotalLossBrain fucked around with this message at 19:19 on Apr 26, 2023 |
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Apr 26, 2023 18:24
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I filled up the VStrom and the Monkey on the same day. 45 mpg vs 99 mpg
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May 6, 2023 15:19
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I did similar. Washed the VStrom and Monkey, cleaned, adjusted, and oiled their chains. Oiled up the filters for the KLX300 and the new KX250 and installed those back in. Cut a poo poo load of firewood the rest of the weekend
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May 8, 2023 04:46
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After two days of monkeying to work, I switched back to the VStrom. What a contrast!
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May 12, 2023 18:41
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In 2021 I found some warehouse in Utah that sold OEM service manuals reasonably cheap. I. Think I paid $50-$60 for my Monkey manual. It's a very nice manual and I like stocking things like this with the bike/in the garage
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May 14, 2023 20:32
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moxieman posted:Having responsibility for the print shop, hr services, and payroll departments at my company, can confirm. No one gives a poo poo about your document unless it consumes multiple cases of paper. So no BMW service manuals then
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May 21, 2023 15:17
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Ooof. Rope will work in a pinch without causing that kind of damage
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May 27, 2023 21:07
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KLX300R hit 100 hours / 2 years. Time for some cleaning and a new spark plug. I had recently changed the oil. Polished the exhaust can somewhat, cleaned everything real good. I had the airbox out and disassembled it to really get all the sand out. Unseated every connector, blew the dust out, some fresh dielectric, reseat.   Bent exhaust hanger. I whacked it straight.  Looks pretty good!  Still needs a valves check and new drive components (sprockets, chain) but I gotta order parts. I'm not good at planning.
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Jun 4, 2023 05:20
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My Monkey has a lock for helmet cables I bought a cheap take off top case for the VStrom. There's a crack, I had to drill holes, but it's solidly mounted now and it just makes my commute a little easier. I can leave the side cases at home AND I have a place to store my helmet. Also dad-bikefication complete I guess 
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Jun 11, 2023 19:17
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Well that's certainly better than stopping at the bottom of the Alps for bumping it
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Jun 13, 2023 19:33
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Also can you please tell us what happens when you meet a stranger in the Alps?
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Jun 13, 2023 19:52
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Level 2 Automotive speed charger
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Jun 14, 2023 22:28
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I got this guy for the OEM lithium battery in my new KX
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Jun 15, 2023 03:00
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I went on another trip to the Oregon Dunes with my boys - Coos Bay this time. Got back yesterday, so today I worked on cleaning up the new KX250. Also did the 3rd oil change and the engine is at 18 hours now.    Still two bikes to go.
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Jul 6, 2023 03:16
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The instructions in my '22 KX250 cover quite a lot of maintenance items
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Aug 7, 2023 15:51
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Busy day for zip tie supremacy 
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Sep 30, 2023 21:39
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This was pretty easy and surprisingly solid. I do have new plastics on order and this was/is intended to be a temporary solution but tbh - it's so sturdy that I'm not going to put the new piece on it until this old one actually bites it
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Oct 1, 2023 04:42
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I left my ride in the garage today because it's pouring buckets. Standing water on road ways. Anyways, yesterday I fixed the front brake on the KLX300R. Took it out and after only 2.6 miles, kid slid into a tree + rock and busted the flywheel cover. About 80% of the engine oil ended up on the trail right there. My bad for not putting the skid plate back on yet. The new cover is ordered and at $170 + $20 for the gasket isn't too bad, but drat. Once again my laziness costs me money.
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Oct 16, 2023 18:26
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opengl posted:Gave up on finding a set of Angel GTs in A Spec for the FJR, they just don't exist right now and I'm guessing won't until the spring, so I splashed out for a set of Road 6 GTs. They are a massive improvement over the cupped and worn Contis that came on it. Oh that reminds me, I saw dry rot on my Vee's front tire. Any recommendations for a good front tire for Pacific Northwest riding? Asphalt only. I've got a Battlax 32 or something on the rear. It's got a bit more life, only 5400 miles
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Oct 16, 2023 19:01
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both of my wheels are the exact same shade of road grime
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Oct 19, 2023 05:22
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Small general maintenance items today, but they add up on multiple bikes: KX250, Oil, filter, air filter change and wash. Cleaned and adjusted chain. Gave it a good wash. Monkey: cleaned, oiled, adjusted chain. Cleaned the bike and topped it off with ethanol free premium. VStrom: cleaned, oiled, adjusted chain and cleaned the bike. Did similar things on the wife's Outback. Now I'm tired. Might buy a new helmet later today
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Oct 21, 2023 22:14
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Whelp I bought a Shoei RF1400 at Cyclegear tonight after riding there with my kid who just got his endorsement. Such a nice and comfy and quiet helmet. I tried on a couple others but ultimately settled on the Shoei.
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Oct 22, 2023 04:45
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 Goddammit Cyclegear, hurry up with my tire please
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Nov 23, 2023 05:17
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Mmmh I noticed the wood slices right under the exhaust piping probably aren't the best for holding the bike up, especially since these motherfuckers won't have my wheel done until Monday. Corrected situation: 
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Nov 23, 2023 05:20
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Fun stuff. All I did to my ride today was 45 miles
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Dec 5, 2023 04:30
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57 degrees F here even at 4:30am but it's raining pretty good. I think I'll still ride to work.
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