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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-31-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By GronkFries
Does the other end go into the airbox/intake. Is...

Does the other end go into the airbox/intake. Is your bike's picture showing the most likely EGR being blocked off as well. If so use/make a cover plate. Also, take it off and see if it's directly...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-31-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,856
Posted By GronkFries
That's a key point, I've had many Hondas (still...

That's a key point, I've had many Hondas (still an old CB650 and Hurricane now) and most of them took that oval grommet. I bought a couple OEM packages a decade or better ago, and the quality is...
Forum: Street 01-20-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,918
Posted By GronkFries
I don't think I would ever need an oil cooler...

I don't think I would ever need an oil cooler where I live. It was 8 degrees out this morning! But that wouldn't stop me from putting one on because it looks cool 8)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-20-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,184
Posted By GronkFries
If I remember correctly you are a machinist and...

If I remember correctly you are a machinist and would most likely understand the proper application for different threadlocking compounds. And also be passionate about how to use them and where they...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-20-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,038
Posted By GronkFries
Interesting read. I think it would be impossible...

Interesting read. I think it would be impossible to find a perfect "all purpose" motorcycle, and anyone serious about riding would have more than one bike depending on the use (I just chuckled at...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-20-2021, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,184
Posted By GronkFries
"The Vulcan High Council has determined that time...

"The Vulcan High Council has determined that time travel is impossible"

Translates to:

"You should never use red loctite on a motorcycle"

I agree with Megadan fasteners should be checked...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-05-2021, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By GronkFries
Both of my bikes were tractor trailer shipped,...

Both of my bikes were tractor trailer shipped, the TBR7 delivery driver from the TXPowersports shipment at least asked to back my pickup to the tailgate. We pushed it on with minimal struggle. And...
Forum: Street 01-05-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,328
Posted By GronkFries
Similar thoughts but also "hey at least she got...

Similar thoughts but also "hey at least she got it started!"
Forum: Street 12-31-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,918
Posted By GronkFries
That's a really nice bike, and it looks great....

That's a really nice bike, and it looks great. Amazing what you get for the money. Venom site says 90mph top speed though!
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 12-29-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By GronkFries
Sorry you had a bad experience with your...

Sorry you had a bad experience with your purchase. You managed to mostly save the Christmas experience which is huge, and way to go!

Not sure you'll get anywhere with the displacement claims....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-25-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,282
Posted By GronkFries
Glad you are having a good relationship with your...

Glad you are having a good relationship with your bike. I prefer winning with the stock carb for a lot of reasons but hope the bolt on parts you bought send that thing into the stratosphere!!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-20-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,537
Posted By GronkFries
There was a kid who used to sell the $20 quick...

There was a kid who used to sell the $20 quick start kit, doesn't appear to be around. Hope he comes back.

The carb you have if it is the same as mine is different from the RPS CG motor, there are...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 12-18-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By GronkFries
I'm glad you had a good experience with your...

I'm glad you had a good experience with your purchase. I've always had good luck with the transaction part (With TX and Q9), but delivery is interesting.

The bike I recently bought: An old fat guy...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-18-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,537
Posted By GronkFries
My 2019 has a pretty decent carb, all that was...

My 2019 has a pretty decent carb, all that was needed was jets to make it spicy. I suppose you should get the bike put together and run it first but I'm 99.9999999% sure you will be disappointed in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-18-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By GronkFries
Congrats on your purchase, you can always paint...

Congrats on your purchase, you can always paint it! I really wanted a white one, but had to settle for blue. It's starting to get scratched up so I'll just paint it the color I want along with really...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-18-2020, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 424
Posted By GronkFries
I hope to only have two, the Magician will be set...

I hope to only have two, the Magician will be set up for shorter riders. I have friends that love taking my TBR7 for a spin once in a while, but the groans and complaints of mounting/dismounting is...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-18-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 424
Posted By GronkFries
Excellent - You will have fun! You will have "not...

Excellent - You will have fun! You will have "not fun" too but it will probably be minor aggravations.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-18-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,282
Posted By GronkFries
Can you post pictures of the underside of the...

Can you post pictures of the underside of the carb. I'd like to see if it's the same as my TBR7 or if it's the other kind with the different jets. I'm not even going to assemble my bike until I get...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-16-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,282
Posted By GronkFries
That is awesome! The tires look knobbier than my...

That is awesome! The tires look knobbier than my TBR7. Your packing box looks in better shape than mine, and doesn't appear to be any Chinese birthmarks. I just got my Magician today and haven't...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-09-2020, 11:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By GronkFries
This would cost them an extra 20 bucks. How could...

This would cost them an extra 20 bucks. How could they ever go for that! The flaked off chrome after one tightening is quite the fashion statement.

My number one suggestion after "just enjoy the...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 12-09-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,633
Posted By GronkFries
I just ordered a Magician due to the cheap price...

I just ordered a Magician due to the cheap price (A TBR7 is $1600 friggin' bucks now! But good kit, I really love mine.) and was searching around here to see what I bought. I picked Q9 this time and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-09-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,084
Posted By GronkFries
+1 on any oil with no friction modifier. With...

+1 on any oil with no friction modifier. With name brand diesel you can't go wrong, a safe bet. Rotella T4 is what I use on anything that doesn't say Honda on it. Then it's GN4 - Sometimes I just...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-22-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By GronkFries
Was your sight glass milky? And does the level...

Was your sight glass milky? And does the level fill the glass. Mine is clear and all I have to do is barely move the foot pedal with my hand and the brake light comes on. Also I haven't modified or...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-20-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,333
Posted By GronkFries
I was getting ready to do all that to my bike....

I was getting ready to do all that to my bike. I'm riding it more, it pulls good but always would like a little more. So you're saying there's no performance benefit to cleaning the exhaust pipe out...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-20-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,893
Posted By GronkFries
I watched the poster's video link because I'm...

I watched the poster's video link because I'm curious like that. Wanted to point out that you shouldn't flip your front sprocket around, they do float like that (Probably no so much but like a noisy...
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