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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro Today, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 139
Posted By Thumper
Toro? Wow. It makes sense as an...

Toro? Wow. It makes sense as an explanation...Corporate ownership and profit targets that must meet investors expectations are driving quality down instead of up. Ironic. Briggs and Stratton...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro Today, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 139
Posted By Thumper
Side drains are not that bad if you can tilt the...

Side drains are not that bad if you can tilt the engine and it effectively drains completely. My logsplitter has a Briggs 5.5hp OHV engine that has TWO drain plugs with side drains, and TWO filler...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro Today, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 139
Posted By Thumper
I can think of two reasons why a drain plug on...

I can think of two reasons why a drain plug on the bottom of the engine is needed. 1) Complete and fast dump at the bottom, to drag out sediment, and 2) a magnetic drain plug is more effective on the...
Forum: Video and Pics Today, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 107
Posted By Thumper
Thumbs Up The KPX sounds nice! Smooth runner. :tup: ...

The KPX sounds nice! Smooth runner. :tup:

Aren't you glad it's not a 400+ lb bike!?

That would have been an "adventure", especially in that slippery stuff :ohno:
And the extra weight would...
Forum: Ride Reports Yesterday, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 132
Posted By Thumper
By the way... that wouldn't happen to be poison...

By the way... that wouldn't happen to be poison ivy on the lower right part of the photo, would it!? Maybe not, but I am extra cautious about that stuff...

I've snagged poisong ivy in the Columbia...
Forum: Ride Reports Yesterday, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 132
Posted By Thumper
Nice old trailer, complete with A/C unit. Wht do...

Nice old trailer, complete with A/C unit. Wht do you think, 500 sq ft ?

I am surprised that rusty old padlock is intact. I wouldn't want to break it, but I would love to see the inside layout,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 14,174
Posted By Thumper
Humbled again. :ohno: They sure look...

Humbled again. :ohno:

They sure look different than the lower USD fork tube guards.

I guess if you remove the OEM boots, or your dirt bike didn't come with them :hmm: I guess this would be...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 14,174
Posted By Thumper
Fork guards for standard forks? No. They do not...

Fork guards for standard forks? No. They do not exist.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 14,174
Posted By Thumper
True...Fork guards shield the exposed fork tubes...

True...Fork guards shield the exposed fork tubes from damage on USD forks. It's a quick way to know if a bike has USD forks
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-30-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 209
Posted By Thumper
It may be necessary to dump residual capacitance...

It may be necessary to dump residual capacitance in the system that stores the codes to get rid of them. This is often done with a reset button that grounds the circuit in a device, but... A simple...
Forum: Web Deals - NEW! 04-30-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 504
Posted By Thumper
"Tie Downs" for your lift

My lift has those two adjustable cradles to set under the frame. That makes it a little more stable but NOT completely stable.

But this gave me some ideas:

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This is just one approach,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-30-2024, 03:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 246
Posted By Thumper
It would be nice to know what the failure looks...

It would be nice to know what the failure looks like. Separation of sections of the tread sounds significant. People probably put this tire on some heavy adventure/tour bikes.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-30-2024, 02:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,837
Posted By Thumper
Have you been able to check for flex on the...

Have you been able to check for flex on the steering head? Taking it all apart is lots of work. It would be good to verify if it is the problem before taking it all apart.

Get the bike on a lift...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 119
Posted By Thumper
The starter should turn the engine faster than...

The starter should turn the engine faster than normal and constantly (no variation in speed) with spark plug removed.

Do you have a kick starter?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,059
Posted By Thumper
Even with ultra light engineering (and including...

Even with ultra light engineering (and including beefy alloy construction/components), 225lbs is the dry weight of my liquid cooled KTM 250SX motocross bike with no fuel (no lights, no horn, no...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,059
Posted By Thumper
There are some folks that like a low seat height,...

There are some folks that like a low seat height, simple operation, and always stick to city streets commuting or shopping. It is ergonomically comfortable, not built for high performance. Just get...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,059
Posted By Thumper
The Cyclone YEMI looks like a nice runabout. It's...

The Cyclone YEMI looks like a nice runabout. It's all over social media and Youtube, but I can't find any vendors. Will this be another cratebike with low price plus shipping fee? That would mean...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,537
Posted By Thumper
I noticed "Zuumav" is cast into the bear claw...

I noticed "Zuumav" is cast into the bear claw footpegs. Did you get an MCO (Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin) ? What company is shown as the manufacturer?

This MCO came with my Templar X. The...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 117
Posted By Thumper
rear shock link on the 2022 Templar X

I made a couple of posts in the Templar resource guide on the rear shock link removal, with dimensions.

I think that a lowering link for a CRF250R or CRF230 (2000's models) will fit, but I haven't...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 41,003
Posted By Thumper
Dimensions of the link

I got the micrometer on it and took some measurements so we can begin looking for aftermarket lowering links.

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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 41,003
Posted By Thumper
2022 Templar X rear shock link

I removed the link while lowering the 2022 5 speed Templar X.
You have to remove the rear brake to remove the front mounting bolt, but it isn't much work.

I did this to get dimensions to begin...
Forum: Adventure Bikes 04-28-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 279
Posted By Thumper
The price is not bad considering the quality and...

The price is not bad considering the quality and performance you are getting. This comes closest to an adventure bike I'd be willing to buy. Off-road capability is not negotiable with me, and most of...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 910
Posted By Thumper
I posted a new thread on the KTM adventure 390 in...

I posted a new thread on the KTM adventure 390 in the Adventure section to continue thius discussion. Ibex is coming next year, but the KTM 390 is already here.
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Forum: Adventure Bikes 04-28-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 279
Posted By Thumper
KTM Adventure 390

KTM's 390 is lighter than most adventure/tour bikes, but it actually has an impressive 6 speed liquid cooled engine. Only 350 pounds, and the stiff trellis style frame with 56 inch wheelbase and 63...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-27-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 415
Posted By Thumper
You can get the full SS exhaust system from...

You can get the full SS exhaust system from PSM/XPro for $199, free shipping. The photo implies that there is the access port in the slipon muffler for removing the tailpipe (the black plug is...
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