November 11th, 2017, 09:23 PM | #1 |
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Name: Bill
Location: Kingsport, TN
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New all over again.
I joined a few years back after picking up an 07 (previously had an 04 as well), but just picked up an 09 yesterday. Looks good overall, but needs some love. I already have new tires, stock kickstand, and stock dog bones ordered to replace the OEM worn and dry rotted tires and modified kickstand/adjustable links from a previous short rider. Needs a thorough cleaning and the carbs need to be cleaned as well which shouldn't be to bad when I get some time.
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November 11th, 2017, 09:40 PM | #2 |
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Location: North Carolina
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Cool. I see why you're working on the side stand. The old Kaw triples tend to have that problem too. Most photos you see of them have a brick or 2x4 under the foot of the stand.
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November 11th, 2017, 10:01 PM | #3 |
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November 11th, 2017, 10:17 PM | #4 | |
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November 11th, 2017, 10:18 PM | #5 |
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November 12th, 2017, 09:00 AM | #6 |
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There are several solution for the triples. The quick one is to put a KH400 stand on an H1 or H2, because they're longer. After putting longer rear shocks on my H2, I opted to weld an extension in.
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November 12th, 2017, 09:31 AM | #7 |
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November 12th, 2017, 10:48 AM | #8 | |
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November 12th, 2017, 06:13 PM | #9 |
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November 13th, 2017, 12:52 PM | #10 |
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November 13th, 2017, 03:37 PM | #11 |
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Good looking motorcycle. Black is the only color I think a new-gen looks good in. You're not really gonna get that purdy thing all dirty by riding it are you?
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November 13th, 2017, 04:31 PM | #12 |
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Welcome! Bike's looking good!
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November 13th, 2017, 05:42 PM | #13 |
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Believe it or not it is filthy in this pic. The guy had a gravel/dirt driveway in Hazard, KY. It will be thoroughly washed/degreased before reassembly once I install the new tires.
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November 13th, 2017, 05:43 PM | #14 |
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November 14th, 2017, 07:24 PM | #15 |
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Hello and welcome!
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November 14th, 2017, 08:01 PM | #16 |
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Name: Da'Ron
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Nice! Looks like you already found that time to tear things down
I'm in the market for a 250. Although, I wouldn't turn down a pre-'08 model if priced right, I really dig the sportier look of the '08+ models. I like the all-black look too. |
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November 14th, 2017, 08:15 PM | #17 | |
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Seriously though, looking forward to running her up and down the mountains. |
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November 14th, 2017, 08:15 PM | #18 |
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November 14th, 2017, 10:23 PM | #19 |
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Name: maverick9611
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nice. lots of good info new gens and parts galore. if ya get a exhaust system check out my el cheapo threads.
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November 15th, 2017, 07:12 AM | #20 |
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Name: Bill
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Thanks. I would most likely go with a Hindle full system though should I go that route (I'm a distributor of Woodcraft and Vortex) since I'd get a good deal, but it still wouldn't be as cheap as you pulled that off.
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November 15th, 2017, 08:19 AM | #21 | |
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Them mountain twisties should be really nice with them new tires. |
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November 16th, 2017, 06:57 AM | #22 | |
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As for the mountains, sadly it'll have to wait until spring as they have leaves on the road now and should be getting salt spray soon enough. I'll still go tool around on the back roads by the house. |
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November 17th, 2017, 09:51 AM | #23 |
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Welcome Billy!
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November 22nd, 2017, 01:07 PM | #24 |
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November 23rd, 2017, 06:58 AM | #25 |
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November 23rd, 2017, 09:10 AM | #26 |
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