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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Replies: 1,715
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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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Replies: 568
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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: 568
Views: 150,071
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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Replies: 1,715
Views: 305,914
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-19-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 1,715
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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: 15
Views: 668
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: 15
Views: 668
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: 1,715
Views: 305,914
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: 15
Views: 668
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: 15
Views: 668
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-13-2024, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 668
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-13-2024, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 668
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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Replies: 1,715
Views: 305,914
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
02-04-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 1,715
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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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Replies: 13
Views: 775
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
Views: 22,118
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: 775
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: 1,715
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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: 1,715
Views: 305,914
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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Replies: 1,715
Views: 305,914
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
12-30-2023, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,299
my perspective
I've heard that only about 4% of the Chinese are CCP. I suspect that most of the rest are just hard-working stiffs (like us?), trying to make a living for their family.
I feel that just because...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
11-29-2023, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 1,715
Views: 305,914
Thanks - for taking the time to provide that,...
Thanks - for taking the time to provide that, MikD; it provides insight into the bike design/purpose.
I've noticed that many trail/dirt bikes seem to be geared for about +/- 8,000 rpm @ 60 mph...
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Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion
11-21-2023, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 10
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