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Forum: Pictures November 22nd, 2017, 11:41 PM
Replies: 131
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Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
For the overflow bottle, maybe just 8-12 inches...

For the overflow bottle, maybe just 8-12 inches of 2" or 3" round PVC with an end cap on the bottom end, and screw-on for the top. Drill two small holes in the top cap, and push the overflow hose in...
Forum: Pictures August 23rd, 2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,694
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Yeah, analog meters and bulbous headlight are...

Yeah, analog meters and bulbous headlight are more aligned with the Bobber theme.

I have an older KLR-650 dualsport where the original faring and meters were destroyed (stolen by highskool...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 5th, 2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,890
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Well, plus 1 for actually having the main manual...

Well, plus 1 for actually having the main manual and for using it.
Makes for a powerful lesson -don't over tighten the dam thing.

Don't sweat it too much, every mechanic has done this as well.
...
Forum: Pictures July 9th, 2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,694
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
that Dirty Pelican gets dirty

Keep up the good work -you Dirty Pelican!

... also, More PICS !!!

:clapping:
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion May 1st, 2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,966
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Its an age based thing. You should get a tat on...

Its an age based thing. You should get a tat on the inside of your leg. Just some basic ink showing a ruler running from your taint to the inside of your knee. The farther down the giblets hang, the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion May 1st, 2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Depends entirely on the bike. Frikking...

Depends entirely on the bike.

Frikking Beemers have the drive shaft offset from the axle pivot. So when you're hard on, or hard off the throttle, the suspension is being crabbed up or down by the...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! April 27th, 2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,263
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Two recurring - the "not paying attention and...

Two recurring
- the "not paying attention and slam into the wall or stopped semi"
- the "OMG over the edge when trail riding"

Lived through the second one on Porcupine Ridge trail above Moab...
Forum: New Members February 6th, 2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,372
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
The petcock will fit ... I think. Its the darned...

The petcock will fit ... I think. Its the darned selector gizmo that's hangin up on the tank.

Suggest you see if you could take a cutoff wheel in the dremel and slice off about 1/4 inch from...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! February 3rd, 2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 14,632
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Rest easy, Samer.

Rest easy, Samer.
Forum: New Members January 16th, 2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,372
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
You probably knew this Graham, but for others who...

You probably knew this Graham, but for others who may be new to the gig...

At least half the time, the parts fiche has a part number for the bolts that tells you the dimensions. For example in...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! January 15th, 2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,283
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Glad you're basically okay. :thumbup: What...

Glad you're basically okay. :thumbup:

What were you wearing for protective gear?
Forum: Pictures January 15th, 2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3,164
Views: 579,299
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Sometimes, the only upside is that you learned...

Sometimes, the only upside is that you learned something.

And sometimes its just "well I know how not to do that." :doh:
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 15th, 2015, 12:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Shopping for my Ninja

So being a cheap bahstadge and being familiar with wrenching, I'm shopping for an older the pregen Ninja 250R. Mostly as a project bike and occasional commuter. Ride to work is about 25 mi round...
Forum: Pictures January 15th, 2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 3,164
Views: 579,299
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Yess ... now that is awesome girl power! :cool:

Yess ... now that is awesome girl power! :cool:
Forum: Pictures January 13th, 2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 22,629
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Great trips Teri. Why is there only one bike in...

Great trips Teri. Why is there only one bike in most of those pics? :)

I know a lot of riders who would be up for a hundred mile jaunt - but too few up for a 12 hour ride.
Forum: New Members January 13th, 2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,490
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Thanks! The Orange beastie is an '87 KLR650...

Thanks! The Orange beastie is an '87 KLR650 (first year of the 650) and she's my second favorite bike ever. Fitted with the 685cc big bore, opened airbox, fatter jetting & KLX needle, aftermarket...
Forum: New Members January 13th, 2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,490
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
One ??? :confused: He11, I probably need...

One ??? :confused:

He11, I probably need two or more. And a lil track bike for racing :eek: :D
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! January 12th, 2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,511
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Every rider has to come to terms with the risks...

Every rider has to come to terms with the risks of riding and its clearly not for everyone. No sin in getting off the bike, and giving up a thing of joy is not to be taken lightly.

Over the past...
Forum: New Members January 12th, 2015, 12:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,490
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Hey Teri ... thanks for the welcome. Used to...

Hey Teri ... thanks for the welcome.

Used to live in north Reno a few years back, until the economy blew up and we moved over the hill to Sac. Loved the riding opportunities there, but the job...
Forum: New Members January 11th, 2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,490
Posted By Old_Six_Fitty
Howdy - new old guy

Hi, Mark here, long time rider, mostly dualsports (KLR650s and DL100) but a few sport bikes, sport-tours and HDs over the last 20+ years. Current commuter scooter is an '87 KLR with 685 kit and...
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