03-05-2012, 09:29 PM | #61 |
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I changed the coolant and the oil and serviced the air filter after work today. They we went for a sunset/victory ride in the hills behind my house. It was much nicer but the iPhone does not capture the colors of the sunset on the hills very well.
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03-05-2012, 09:32 PM | #62 |
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I'm lucky to live here.
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03-05-2012, 09:53 PM | #63 |
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I'm glad that you recognize that. Your backdrops are always stunning.
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03-05-2012, 10:00 PM | #64 |
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That's a nice sunset, Doc. Today the high temperature reached 59 degrees Fahrenheit here in Idaho! I am going to add some more photos to my current ride report.
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03-05-2012, 10:48 PM | #65 |
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I'm glad that you recognize that. Your backdrops are always stunning.
A friend pointed that out to me recently. :wink: Today the high temperature reached 59 degrees Fahrenheit here in Idaho! I am going to add some more photos to my current ride report. Can't wait Brother Spud! Was this ride the KDX or the Zong?
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03-05-2012, 11:04 PM | #67 |
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Very cool Brother Spud! There's no repalcement for displacement!
If your tire was not worn out before I bet it is now!
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That's what I was thinking. This calls for a smokeshow video!
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03-06-2012, 12:50 AM | #72 |
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I don't know Spud, I think you might have fun...
Just don't do it too long, you'll get melted rubber all over the bike. Don't ask... :roll:
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03-15-2012, 11:13 PM | #73 |
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Ack. I just spent even MORE money on this bike
I had to though. I already have tinnitus from decades of riding so I ALWAYS wear earplugs now for any slightly loud activity, even driving my convertible. Even with earplugs though the FMF Powercore 4 really hurts my ears :( . I repacked it (PIA) and it made no difference. It's a very old model so no quiet inserts are available. I called the tech people at FMF even. So I sprang $325 for a new FMF Q4. My hearing is worth it. The Power Core 4 on the bike is in excellent condition maybe I can eBay it and recoup a bit of my money. :wink:
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03-18-2012, 10:24 PM | #74 |
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Nice Bike Doc been some good reading and pics....Takes me back when I bought an old 84 Suzuki RM 465...omg that thing was a beast..picked it up for $100 cause the people whom I bought it from bought it for a 12 year old..........no rear brakes little front brakes needed an correct spark plug and carb cleaning.....invested $50 in brakes and plug....rode it for a month and sold it for $400...but this 2 stroke was mean...It would throw a rooster tail in every gear....and ya had to sit up on the tank to keep it under control....I really had some fun on that bike...til a buddy came over...and offered me $400 for it....I thought Id better before I killed myself on it....lol.........
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03-18-2012, 11:18 PM | #75 |
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I like my mild powered Suzuki DR 650.
There's a lot to be said for a motorcycle that does not want to turn around and et your face. Plus that DR will do things the YZ never would. Like ride to work. Carry a passenger. Go 50,000 without being rebuilt (multiple times :roll: )
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