N4teTheGreat
FknN8
- Joined
- Dec 5, 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Moto(s)
- 2012 DRZ 400s, 2018 Ducati Hypermotard SP, 2008 KTM 950 SM
- Name
- Nathan
Tenmile Creek Road, Oregon
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Photos of your bike on location
- Thread starter Gary856
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Gary856
Are we having fun yet?
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2009
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Moto(s)
- WR250F, MTS1200, 950SM, FZ1, DR650, R1250GS
- Name
- Gary
berth
Well-known member
Your bike goes great with that mural.
N4teTheGreat
FknN8
- Joined
- Dec 5, 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Moto(s)
- 2012 DRZ 400s, 2018 Ducati Hypermotard SP, 2008 KTM 950 SM
- Name
- Nathan
Gary find a lot of cool urban art, I dig it!
N4teTheGreat
FknN8
- Joined
- Dec 5, 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Moto(s)
- 2012 DRZ 400s, 2018 Ducati Hypermotard SP, 2008 KTM 950 SM
- Name
- Nathan
In front of the garage, fresh oil, chain serviced, shiny bits made shiny again. We're just gonna ignore that new dent in the rear wheel... ready to go get dirty again this weekend!
Blankpage
alien
Do you pull and clean that right side plastic screen during an oil change?
I don’t have a manual for mine, is it one or two drain plugs underneath?
I don’t have a manual for mine, is it one or two drain plugs underneath?
Gary856
Are we having fun yet?
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2009
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Moto(s)
- WR250F, MTS1200, 950SM, FZ1, DR650, R1250GS
- Name
- Gary
Downtown SJ
Mt Hamilton
Mt Hamilton
stratslingr77
Active member
Quincy-LaPorte Road
Mt. Hough
49er Rally
Mt. Hough
49er Rally
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N4teTheGreat
FknN8
- Joined
- Dec 5, 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Moto(s)
- 2012 DRZ 400s, 2018 Ducati Hypermotard SP, 2008 KTM 950 SM
- Name
- Nathan
Great mountain top shots there guys, though I think that sunset takes the cake Gary.
I didn't last time or this time, I will next time, need to order a VERY long 17mm allen key to get it out. Some people say check it every time, some people say check it every 18k with the major service, so... didn't find any filings stuck to the magnetic drain plug when I pulled it so I feel pretty good about that. I don't have a service manual either but if you pull the main drain plug (5mm allen I think) and then rock the bike side to side once the initial oil flow stops you can get most of it out of there, I have no idea how I'd get any oil sitting in the oil cooler out, so I don't worry about it.
I didn't last time or this time, I will next time, need to order a VERY long 17mm allen key to get it out. Some people say check it every time, some people say check it every 18k with the major service, so... didn't find any filings stuck to the magnetic drain plug when I pulled it so I feel pretty good about that. I don't have a service manual either but if you pull the main drain plug (5mm allen I think) and then rock the bike side to side once the initial oil flow stops you can get most of it out of there, I have no idea how I'd get any oil sitting in the oil cooler out, so I don't worry about it.
N4teTheGreat
FknN8
- Joined
- Dec 5, 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Moto(s)
- 2012 DRZ 400s, 2018 Ducati Hypermotard SP, 2008 KTM 950 SM
- Name
- Nathan
Woop, woop, that's the sound of the police...
Funny enough, took this shot maybe 10 miles after noticing an oncoming OHP cruiser just as I was completing a double yellow pass on one car and another car was pulling off to let me by. I saw the cruiser pull off onto the shoulder and assumed I was soon to get a performance award but that never happened so I guess maybe they were just setting up to catch speeders at the bottom of the hill...
Funny enough, took this shot maybe 10 miles after noticing an oncoming OHP cruiser just as I was completing a double yellow pass on one car and another car was pulling off to let me by. I saw the cruiser pull off onto the shoulder and assumed I was soon to get a performance award but that never happened so I guess maybe they were just setting up to catch speeders at the bottom of the hill...
stratslingr77
Active member
China Grade Road. The Dixie Fire wreaked havoc through here last summer.
Crystal Lake
Mt. Hough-Crystal Lake Road
Crystal Lake
Mt. Hough-Crystal Lake Road
Gary856
Are we having fun yet?
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2009
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Moto(s)
- WR250F, MTS1200, 950SM, FZ1, DR650, R1250GS
- Name
- Gary
This bike has an aftermarket seat that's a few inches taller so I was on the tip of my toes. It was nerve racking when stopping on uneven ground.
Morgan Territory
Morgan Territory
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Gary856
Are we having fun yet?
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2009
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Moto(s)
- WR250F, MTS1200, 950SM, FZ1, DR650, R1250GS
- Name
- Gary
It took a while for me to get used to the I4 power delivery with very little engine braking. The power and brakes are very strong, handling's very light and precise, but the suspension/tires (Road 5) felt numb and didn't give much feedback. The bike's pretty heavy - my bathroom scale showed 562 lbs (= front 272 + rear 290) w/ a full tank.
Mines Rd
A few weeks ago I read here that a female cyclist was hit and killed on Mines Rd. These road side memorials give me the creeps.
Mt Hamilton Rd. Ran over this poor guy. Damn! I thought it was a squirrel at first.
Mines Rd
A few weeks ago I read here that a female cyclist was hit and killed on Mines Rd. These road side memorials give me the creeps.
Mt Hamilton Rd. Ran over this poor guy. Damn! I thought it was a squirrel at first.
MTERK
Give me Backroads!
The bike looks awesome. I have to look into the specs!
poor little rabbit!
poor little rabbit!
- Joined
- May 2, 2008
- Location
- Stockton CA
- Moto(s)
- 2020 BMW S1000XR Lowride.
- Name
- Bill Harr
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 1097
Nice looking XR. I would have to remove that seat. I bought a BMW XR as BMW is the only manufacturer that makes a low suspension model. those 2 inches make a big difference for us short-leg riders.
CDONA
Home of Vortex tuning
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2010
- Moto(s)
- Triumph scrambler, TW200, Monkey
- Name
- # 44659
Friday Fun, boats, bikes, & choppers overhead
A power pedestal and a transformer, all that is left from a burger & beer bar, all authentic n' stuff with sand on the floor & artifacts. Gone, Too much Fun??
Used to be tucked back from the water in this pix,
A power pedestal and a transformer, all that is left from a burger & beer bar, all authentic n' stuff with sand on the floor & artifacts. Gone, Too much Fun??
Used to be tucked back from the water in this pix,
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Gary856
Are we having fun yet?
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2009
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Moto(s)
- WR250F, MTS1200, 950SM, FZ1, DR650, R1250GS
- Name
- Gary
As usual, being unfamiliar with it I didn't like the XR much for the first hour, but the more I rode the more I liked it. The power is a given, but I'm really impressed by the light/precise handling. So easy to lean and point it no matter how tight the turn is. The suspension may seem numb at first but it's unflappable.
Swanton Rd
Lobitos Creek Cutoff
Swanton Rd
Lobitos Creek Cutoff
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Gary856
Are we having fun yet?
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2009
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Moto(s)
- WR250F, MTS1200, 950SM, FZ1, DR650, R1250GS
- Name
- Gary
The 950SM feels so narrow and compact right after riding the S1000XR. It doesn't have nearly the power of the XR higher up but it's much, much torquier right off idle.
Curry Creek
Morgan Territory
This was there yesterday but I was too scared to turn the hellishly tall XR around on this tight road.
Curry Creek
Morgan Territory
This was there yesterday but I was too scared to turn the hellishly tall XR around on this tight road.
stratslingr77
Active member
Antelope Lake
stratslingr77
Active member
Lake Tahoe
Hwy 89
Leviathan Peak
Monitor Pass, as seen from Leviathan Peak
Looking south from Leviathan Peak
Ebbetts Pass
Hwy 89
Leviathan Peak
Monitor Pass, as seen from Leviathan Peak
Looking south from Leviathan Peak
Ebbetts Pass