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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-07-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Posted By Ferrit
Ah, but the attration is to connect those trails...

Ah, but the attration is to connect those trails without the need for a truck or trailer. Properly setup the enduros will go anywhere you care to point it just don't get in a hurry when you are on...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-24-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,906
Posted By Ferrit
Can't you wire it so the one bulb comes on for...

Can't you wire it so the one bulb comes on for low and both come on for high? And maybe find a hotter bulb for the one side? They are going to inspect it in the daylight so they really can't see...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-09-2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,192
Posted By Ferrit
Carl---Welcome to this great forum. I hadn't...

Carl---Welcome to this great forum. I hadn't been in here much as I normally hang out over at ADV rider. I assume you are the same Crazy Carl that is over there.

Just read the trials and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-31-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,030
Posted By Ferrit
What Liverchip and Buymore are referring to are...

What Liverchip and Buymore are referring to are some of the newer oils that contain "friction enhancers". These are usually a type of moly-d or other super slick compound. This is one of the...
Forum: ATVs 05-29-2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,383
Posted By Ferrit
To heck with the ATV, I wanna go ride that area...

To heck with the ATV, I wanna go ride that area where they filmed that!! Looks like an absolute hoot to ride.
Forum: Street 05-29-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,850
Posted By Ferrit
Best of luck to ya OC! I hope you find a way to...

Best of luck to ya OC! I hope you find a way to get satisfaction from them although I remain skeptical that you will. You have my moral support.

If you live a bit closer I'd hep you build that...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-29-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,334
Posted By Ferrit
13/33 is a bit high IMO but for street use only...

13/33 is a bit high IMO but for street use only it would work. Just push off a bit from a standing start to help save the clutch.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-26-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,353
Posted By Ferrit
All of my bikes during the last 10 years have run...

All of my bikes during the last 10 years have run either Castrol Synth or Rotella synthetic after breakin with zero oil related problems.
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-11-2007, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,560
Posted By Ferrit
Jenny--You may want to investigate getting a...

Jenny--You may want to investigate getting a small box type trailer to keep the bike in. I lived in an apartment a few years ago and picked up a trailer for $300, chained it to a pole for a portable...
Forum: Ride Reports 05-01-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,908
Posted By Ferrit
We've been geocaching for a couple of years now...

We've been geocaching for a couple of years now with a Magellan Meridian Gold. Friend has a $50 special from a pawn shop. Ours will usually get us within 10-15 feet of the target, his about 20-25...
Forum: Street 04-26-2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,430
Posted By Ferrit
Dang bruce! If you lived a little closer to KY...

Dang bruce! If you lived a little closer to KY I'd give ya a hand.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-26-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,192
Posted By Ferrit
It's called a rotary because of the way the shift...

It's called a rotary because of the way the shift drum sits inside the gear cluster. most of these transmissions have a very light duty stop between 1 and 5 that can be overpowered by a heavy foot. ...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-26-2007, 05:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,192
Posted By Ferrit
As many have said before there is nothing...

As many have said before there is nothing inherently "dangerous" about this different shift pattern. Us older folks have ridden bikes that were different with no ill effects and we're still around...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-19-2007, 05:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,518
Posted By Ferrit
Ambass--If you didn't mind a little work you...

Ambass--If you didn't mind a little work you could take a one of the 200cc sport bikes, preferably with the same engine type as yours, and mod it for her. Remove the lower fairing, add a high pipe,...
Forum: Street 04-16-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,498
Posted By Ferrit
I got in on the Buell tour a couple of years ago...

I got in on the Buell tour a couple of years ago in Williamsport, PA. Being that it was a cold and dreary day, they gave us the long route for the demo ride. Ended up about 50 miles of twisty...
Forum: Ride Reports 04-16-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,113
Posted By Ferrit
No pics till I'm on the trail. One of those...

No pics till I'm on the trail. One of those incentive thangs!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-14-2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By Ferrit
I'd say yall have the savvy to drop in about any...

I'd say yall have the savvy to drop in about any motor you could find short of the one out of the Sporty!! With all the bikes on the Islands and the quantity of wrecks with said motorbikes, maybe...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-14-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,713
Posted By Ferrit
There are two main theories about breaking in a...

There are two main theories about breaking in a motor. The first is to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. This allows the engine parts to wear in gradually.

The other method is...
Forum: Ride Reports 04-14-2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,113
Posted By Ferrit
Got the Roketa DB-07A. Totally stripped it down...

Got the Roketa DB-07A. Totally stripped it down to the bare frame and engine and then started rebuilding. The only really noticeable change is the 4 gal. fuel tank and the Trakmaster tires. But a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-11-2007, 05:54 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 42,133
Posted By Ferrit
Sam-Might as well do the first section of the TAT...

Sam-Might as well do the first section of the TAT next month!!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-11-2007, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,659
Posted By Ferrit
Mefo tires have become the tire of choice for...

Mefo tires have become the tire of choice for many adventurous riders but they are rather pricey and hard to come by. Long lasting withdecent road manners and offroad, except deep mud.

I've got...
Forum: Ride Reports 04-11-2007, 05:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,113
Posted By Ferrit
Yep, don't give up hope Gene! Still got a month...

Yep, don't give up hope Gene! Still got a month + before the scheduled departure and that is not set in stone. My pile of parts is smaller today and it actually looks like a motorcycle now but I've...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-03-2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,375
Posted By Ferrit
yep, these bikes don't have the output to operate...

yep, these bikes don't have the output to operate a lot of acc at one time. running both lights would put you into a deficit all the time. You should be able to run one and still keep a charge on...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-03-2007, 05:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By Ferrit
Sounds like a great ride but the timing couldn't...

Sounds like a great ride but the timing couldn't be worse for me. I've got about 20,000 people coming over for breakfast the day before as that will be the day of the KY Derby!
Forum: Ride Reports 03-29-2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,113
Posted By Ferrit
Chinariders Assault Transamerica Trail, May 07--Postponed!

Update--Unfortunately I will have to postpone my journey till later.

1st Annual C.A.T.T.

When: May 17, 2007 0900 hrs
Where: Jellico, TN, the gas station just west of the I-75 exit

Day...
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