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Armor Up! / Re: So I Ordered this
« on: July 13, 2015, 05:44:21 am »
Dane decided he wasn't  gay.....He couldn't get the company to ship it , so he cancelled the order.
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Oil & Filters / Re: 10w60 Oil Alternatives
« on: May 18, 2015, 12:09:04 pm »
oil threads are so GAY...............But the above article is a good read....Thanks for posting

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Hey Dane,
 We all can't be DrBlackbird!
I knew there must be a reason that my ears were ringing..........
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Let me first address my traveling partners question......"To Trailer or Not".....Well that depends on where you live. Let me explain. Some lucky 690 owners on here, live in Colorado, Montana, Calif, Australia, Germany...etc....where there are mountains, and less populated areas, so ripe for open exploration. These Blokes can leave their garage and in a few miles or Hrs, be off the asphalt and deep in the thick of things......Now don't get me wrong, I Love my 690 and think it's the best Dual-Sport machine money can buy. True, this is only my opinion....but I base my opinion on many Adventure trips...Canada-to-Mexico (CDR), most of the (TAT), deep travel into Mexico, Utah BDR, Colorado BDR....and all of these trips were trailered to the start point.
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Now where Dane, Myself, and this "Shovel" that needs some "WD-40" live, is deep in south Texas, Flat, Hot and Boring.....Yes, Texas does have mountains (10hrs) away.......If you wanted to get out of Texas in any direction, you're looking at a full days ride on hot asphalt. You should have bought a KTM 1290 Adv, GS1200, Yam Tenere, Triumph Tiger......etc
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The 690R can do it, sure....But if you have access to a trailer, WHY NOT ?.......The 690 = A Small narrow seat, not so great wind protection, some vibrations at speeds, the wind blows you around, Soft knobby tires wear right before your eyes, the Wear n tear on a single cylinder thumper motor at freeway speeds........
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The Alternative....You hop up in the comfy truck, put some tunes on, watch the sun come up over the "Flat Texas Countryside"...Drone on in comfort across Texas to the start of a great adventure, Fresh and ready to ride.......And here's the most important point....After a week of hard core Exploring,..... you must turn your dirty, tired self south and head home, all the while thinking about work on Monday, bills, unpacking, cleaning the bike, and the nagging thought keeps popping in your head..." Why didn't we Trailer"...?????
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By the Way, I own a Trailer Rental company.............. ::)
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Not Trailering is so,....GAY...... :-*
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Armor Up! / Re: So I Ordered this
« on: March 17, 2015, 12:22:09 pm »
That is so,..."GAY"....."Rumbux"...It even sounds Gay
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And, I guess the next Mod you'll order is this, then you'll be set..... :P
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Truth be known, reason I'm picking on Dane, is that I'm jealous....that system really looks good.....He an two other 690ers will be joining me up in Arkansas in two weeks for some great single track.....Pics following
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General Maintenance / Re: Seat cover install tip!
« on: March 15, 2015, 06:19:16 am »
DUCT TAPE...............the only tool you need..
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690 Discussion / You've Got to see this Guys, Ride and rebuild....Wow
« on: March 09, 2015, 11:28:14 pm »
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A young Europeans ride report and complete rebuild of his R........This guy is good....Thanks for finding this Dane
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdvZkiTGkY4
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Ride Announcements / Re: HARR is doing Arkansas end of March 2015
« on: March 09, 2015, 11:23:41 pm »
Hurry up and arrest the Perp....and let the Arkansas woods amaze you.......
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Ride Announcements / HARR is doing Arkansas end of March 2015
« on: March 07, 2015, 09:31:46 am »
"HARR"...(Houston Area "690R" Riders)........
Cabin fever has gotten to us. We need to get the bikes out of the garages, our gear out of the closets, trucks gassed up and headed up to Arkansas......The HARR group is planning an early spring weekend ride in Arkansas.....March 27,28,29,30....Riding Mill Creek, Frog Bayou, Mulberry Mtn areas......Trailering up from Houston on Friday, riding a good two days and heading home on Monday.....
All are welcome.......Post up if You'd like to Ride.........or, go back to that easy chair and watch the snow still coming down..........PS: "Just a little Dig"..."Ain't Winters down here in the South......NICE"...... :P :P
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Riders that are In.......
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Dane.... (Port Arthur, TX)
Steve....(Richmond, TX)
Pat.......(Katy, TX)
Gary.....(Katy, TX)
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Introductions / Re: Newbie in Western NY
« on: February 21, 2015, 09:16:45 am »
welcome to the Asylum.........the UPS truck will be at your house every week...........

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Off Topic / Re: best upgrade path for a 50/50 690?
« on: February 16, 2015, 08:28:17 am »
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#1.........Blue Cross Blue Shield..........

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Off Topic / Re: Hobbies More Dangerous Than Motorcycling.
« on: February 16, 2015, 08:23:40 am »
Aren't you supposed to be Lurking in the halls of "ADV"........
And how come you have time to post n reply in here, but have no time to reply to E-mails sent on 2/13....
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Hmmmmmmm,........ Priorities
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690 Discussion / Re: Finally back on ADV!
« on: February 03, 2015, 04:19:25 pm »
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Would love to read their response letter.......
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I bought this plug months ago and it's still sitting in my parts bin.  I wish somebody would do something about how lazy I am! ;D
I'll give you $15 for it.......... ;)

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690 Discussion / Re: Brand New 2015 690 ....In Katy TX
« on: January 25, 2015, 04:05:11 pm »
Took a short ride with Pat and his new 2015 690...over to a friends shop, Steve......
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Steve just finished putting the finishing touches n mods to his 2013 DR650.....For a Rice-Wine sipping pony.....It's a really nice looking bike....
Last photo is of my 14' and Pats 15'.....see if you can tell any difference.......We looked but, the bikes are exactly the same...
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