T H E T H U M P E R G A R A G E
updated for Thumper Thursday 05-25-17.......
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Visiting Lake Cowan State Park in Wilmington, Ohio ... Terry Kerr, #4953 (OH.) 2009 Suzuki TU250X
All stock except for the Givi Top Case, the seat, and the rack (which came from Japan for the TU250X)
Nice Thumper, setting, and photo, Terry! Well done ... Thank You! - #000
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Jack-
Great chatting with you- glad you haven't burned out with all the work you do for the club. I always enjoyed the Thumper News.
FOR SALE: Powroll 412cc bore kit and stroker crank. Included are the rings, piston, piston pin, clips and a bored cylinder. Note the paperwork and stickie to warn others that "it ain't stock"
For the Bore/stroke kit I would like to start At $500.- and accept bids as it is the last one available(as far as I can ascertain. Powroll, who I have called, don't do them any more. Of course, shipping must also be paid but I charge what I have to pay.
I also have a few XL350 engines, a frame and a batch of parts. One cylinder seems to be bored out and has hone marks.
When taking the photos I noticed another weird contraption- A SIKK MX. It is a propritary engine from China- a 4 spd 110cc which is mounted in a frame -possibly made in the US(??) that has massive ground clearance. I bought it on a whim- they are really rare. I found out that to ride it I was in a pretzel position. I would like to pass it along to someone who would appreciate its rarity and usefulness for a small statured person who would dig a field bike or even a trials bike??
It needs the front and rear brake s. They are around $35.- each and consist of the master cylinder, hydraulic line and caliper. Both are available. I think it is really cool but I just don't bend that way anymore! SIKKO, as I call it, would go to the highest bidder above $350.
I really hate to part with this stuff. I spent my first 70 years accumulating stuff so it is time to send it on to someone who WILL put it to use! Oh, and one more oddity - A Rokon! No photos, but for anyone interested - email me
sraynis@gmail.com ...Cheers - Steve
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Hey Jack!
Even though I sold my 2 SRX-6 Thumpers to a guy in California over 3 years ago, he never arranged for shipping. He recently asked me to re-sell them & refund his money---not a problem.
The titles are clean & in my name. FOR SALE: Two SRX-6 Yamahas (See photo and information on the History Page)
Please ask anyone who may be interested to send an email to me at: joe.gilmore1@gmail.com
Carol and I are planning to participate in all 3 of the August ThumperCafe's---please reserve stickers for us! She will probably be riding her CBR250R---I'm thinking about my NX650. It was wrecked by the previous owner, who then parked it for 5 years. I've done what I could---turning it into a "Traveling Thumper" in the process.
Thanks! ...Joe Gilmore #661 (MD)
Thanks, Joe! Plan to see you and Carol in August in the heartland at the 2017 ThumperCafes, August 22,23,24! You are on the FREE commemorative decal list as well... - #000.
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Hi Jack (0000),
I'm not sure what happened but sometimes my attached files don't work. Hopefully, this time my KTM photo will come through. ...Alan Smith (5286) CA.
Hi Alan ... Yep, see the Event Page. You and "Big Orange" are lookin' good! Thanks!! - #000.
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Hello, Jack. Sent a money order the other day so it should be there soon, I hope. Should be enough for membership renewal plus a little extra to help out. I am coming to the meets in August so see you there. Gonna be in the eclipse path on the 21st so will have to hustle some to make the first event. Could you bring whatever decals or bumper stickers are currently available and I will pay whatever they cost at the meet. As usual, I would like 2 of everything so I know that's a bit of a nuisance but at least they don't take up too much room. See you there. Rande #5210 (Canada)
Sure thing, Rande! Thrilled to see that you are coming to the heartland in August to attend the ThumperCafes, see you then. And, that makes it an International event, right? Awesome! Best Wishes, - #000.
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Hi Jack (0000),
I would guess last week's masthead photo looks like a new generation Kawasaki KLR650. The rear brake line gives it away. The photo was probably taken at sunrise or sunset.
The other possibility was the masthead photo could have been taken at noon. But for that to happen an atomic bomb would have to have just detonated about 5-miles behind the rider. The shadow has not had time to burn into the ground or the shock wave to hit the rider yet. If another photo was taken about 20 seconds after this photo showing a completely burned earth, then I would know for sure. Am I close yet? ...Alan Smith (5286) CA.
Guess "A" ... is 100% on target. Guess "B", thankfully, is off-target ... and if it wasn't, there probably wouldn't be another photo or this website!
Sharp eye, my friend! The photo (last week's masthead on Thumper Garage page) is of Rowdy, FSSNOC #5377. It was shot at sunset, using the timer to delay the exposure. Rowdy said he took several shots, each time dashing to the bike and jumping on to assume the pose before the shutter clicked... it came out rather remarkable, I thought. - #000
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Hi Jack (0000),
One other suggestion for a motorcycle that will not kick start (in reference to last weeks comments on starting an SR500 Yamaha). Push starting works for me. I've push started everything from Scooters to Harleys. Cars, too. It helps to have someone to help push. ...Alan Smith (5286) CA.
Question, Alan ... Which took more "pushers", the Car or the Harley?
A bit of a story comes to mind, imagine that: It was a few years ago. One frosty morning, I came out of our local donut shop here in downtown ThumperVille. Life was good, we'd been telling stories and I was full of coffee and donuts. I swung my leg over the coal black Triumph that was artfully backed into the curb. I hit the button and click ... rattle, rattle. It was in the dead of winter and I'd been using my electric vest full-bore of late. The battery would try but it was simply too low to turn over the starter of that 2010 Triumph Scrambler.
No problem, we will push it. As usual, when things go amiss, things that are sort of embarrassing, there were several laughing push candidates available. The bike had a Steve McQueen-type 3/4 desert saddle on it and a mini-luggage rack that apparently made a handy grab-bar. A little too "handy", as it played out!
We'd only moved maybe six feet or so when the bike fired, I gassed it and it squirted across the parking-lot with enthusiasm, scattering gravel and tiny bits of asphalt. It had dual shorty megaphone "mufflers" by D&D and it would talk-the-talk, by the way! At some point, I became aware that there may be a problem. One of the "pushers" had caught his hand in the rack somehow and I drug him across the lot. All this happened in the blink of an eye, and no real harm done, but I bet his arm hurt for a day or so!!! ... - #000.
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Tell us your stories, send us a picture of your Thumper?
... type in FSSNOCthumpers@yahoo.com and send us an email. Be sure to include your FSSNOC member number. Should you include a photo, make it an attachment. We'd love to hear from you.
That's it for today. Tell someone about our club today. Those of you on Facebook, why not suggest that your friends check out our site at: www.fssnoc.com No password needed and they need not be a member to view the entire content. They are welcome here. Should someone wish to join, sure, we'd like that, just go to the Membership Application Page on this website!
Don't forget to check out Joe's SRX-6 Yamaha and the related story on the History Page. Also, on the Event Page, see Alan Smith and his "Big Orange" KTM 525 EXC... So much fun, so little time! See you next week, same time, same place ... and bring a friend... - Jack, FSSNOC #000/Director
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LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION... Who made the first commercially available "Super Motard" and what year?
Kansas Karla, #5365 came up with this answer: The year was 1991. Gilera made the 600cc thumper-powered Nordwest "Super Moto". Water-cooled, 558cc DOHC four-stroke Single with 45.68 horsepower and chain drive. This information can be found on Onlymotorbikes.com Anyone ever had one of these? They look REALLY good! Good job, KK!
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Hi Jack,
I thought you might have some tips for a newbie Singles owner - my bike starts fine when cold, or hot,(just after being shut off). My issue is when I’ve parked the bike for an hour or two and then return and have a hard time starting the bike. Eventually it’ll start but by then I’ve worked myself into a lather, etc...
I have ’78 Yamaha SR500. The previous owner changed the stock carb on the bike so it does not have a “warm start,” button any longer.
I have tried various choke/no choke variations - but nothing consistent seems to be the answer - any clues?
Thanks, Peter.
ps. love the mag, and online writing. regards, Peter #5370 (CA.)
Hi Ya, Peter ... Great to hear from you! Yeah, those SR500's can be a trick to start sometimes. The key for me was to learn what that particular bike desires and that takes patience and time. It'll be worth the wait. From your photo, which I didn't have room to use today but I did save it, was that a parking ticket under your seat strap? And, by the way, good looking SR500!
The SR500 hot start button merely automatically "cracked" the throttle, so one can learn to do this manually but with the carb change, it may not be what the bike is asking for...
Fundamentally, I always felt that the kick action was very important, much like a golfer's swing. I would ease the kickstarter lever through it's arc using the compression release a couple of times, then I'd ease the kickstarter down without the compression release until it came up against the compression stroke. At that point, I would bring the kickstarter lever back up for a full stroke, turn on the ignition, and with a nice, even, smooth, movement, I'd move the kickstarter completely through the arc of the "kick", going all the way to the bottom of the arc, and I'd hold the kickstarter down past the moment of where the bike was running or not (I could hear the starter ratcheting) ... much like when a golfer's golf club continues in an arc despite the fact that the ball no longer has contact. Folks that "kicked" the bike into submission (running) with a killer attitude rarely made good SR500 starters. It is really just a matter of satisfying the bike with the proper kicking speed and method plus getting the fuel/air mixture correct for the startup...
Now, with a carb change, each bike would be totally different so all one could do is experiment and remember what works and what does not. The ratio of fuel-to-air setting for the starting circuit may not be spot-on in every example.
Generally as a rule of thumb, I'd open the throttle if I thought the now-warm bike was "rich" ... another trick I would use is to pull the compression release and open the throttle all the way with the ignition in the "off" position. Kick the motor over several times to clear the cylinder of the gaseous mixture, then start over on the kicking ... big Singles with kickstarters are not for everyone but once mastered, the successful starting of same can be very rewarding.
Idle speed can be a factor as well. For something that seems pretty simple, this is actually a precise situation because of the kicker's ability to only kick one kick at a time, hence the invention of the electric starter (grin). Keep us apprised of your progress, okay, Peter? Have fun! - Jack, #000
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Mr. Thumper: You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. I just installed the Rekluse clutch (on my KTM350 Enduro) a day before leaving for Moab, Utah so I didn’t have any time on the bike until we arrived. The clutch was very easy to install along with the left-hand rear brake.
The first two days of riding were really tricky. After a couple of times of just about going head first over the handlebars, not remembering that the rear brake was where the clutch lever use to be, I finally begin to remember that no clutch was needed.
Old habits are hard to break. Third and fourth day went great, just easing up gnarly roads and not worrying about keeping the RPM’s up, slipping the clutch, going too fast and loosing control, or having the engine die in nasty spot.
It’s really nice to be able to have both feet down and not having to brake with the right foot. Shifting is easy, both up and down. My opinion is that if one is a trail or off-road rider, it is a great addition to the bike. It’s a little pricey, but it kept me from going down several times, and maybe saved me a trip to the emergency room.
A Rekluse clutch has changed the whole dynamics of off-road riding for me.
George Fast, FSSNOC #5263 (Ks)
Hey, George ... good stuff, Thanks for sharing! That scenery is awesome out there! (George was our poster boy last week here on the Thumper Garage) You're probably never coming back to Kansas, eh? Thanks again! - Jack, #000.
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#000
Here are a couple of photos of the SR250 that was previously owned by Mike Coon as well as several others. Obviously the seat isn't finished, but I can't let her sit while I wait on comfort accessories. This bike is a blast to ride and I hope to enjoy it for several more years.
Thanks. It was nice meeting you today at Smitty's.
...Wes
Hello again, Wes! Thanks for responding to my request for a photo. That thing looks SO good that I am going to wait until you get it done, then we'll show the world, okay? I was favorably impressed... very cool! So when it gets done, don't forget us, okay? And, of course, should you care to join us, first time members get a FREE club t-shirt, four issues of our club magazine/calendar, etc, etc... go to the Membership Application page on this website.
I hope to see you at Smitty's again soon, that is a weekly destination for me, sometimes more than once a week! It's a nice ride from ThumperVille, good food, and good company... Jack, #000
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Hi Jack (0000),
Attached is a photo of my 2004 KTM 525 EXC that had been street licensed. It has over 16,000-miles on it. My KTM is a rocket on the back roads or trails.
My longest one-day trip was from Utah to my home in California, 635-miles. It has an aftermarket 3-gallon gas tank.
Alan Smith (5286) CA.
P.S.
Good question about the speed of an elephant (see last weeks posts). I would say that my elephant averaged about one mile-per-hour. The elephant would walk about a block or two in the jungle then stop to rest for a minute or two then walk again. The elephant had a special saddle for two passengers to sit on.
Regarding the Kansas “Road Apples” , I think in Thailand the elephants would leave something a little bigger like “Road Pumpkins”. Big “Road Pumpkins”.
See the attachments for the photos of the flying motorcycle and me riding an elephant.
Alan Smith (5286) CA.
Greetings, Alan ... The photo of the KTM didn't show-up. There wasn't an attachment. Would you try again? Sorry about that... I am impressed with that 635 mile day on the KTM525 (!), Wow! I would need more than an aftermarket gas tank, I'd need an aftermarket butt! (grin) ... Now, as for the pics of the Elephant and the Flying Thumper Motorcycle ... yeah, they made it in good shape, see the History Page for this unique machine! Maybe we are witnessing "History" in the making? I saved the Elephant for later use, I put it in my "Thumpers in the Jungle" folder... - #000
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PHOTO IN OUR MASTHEAD THIS WEEK IS: ????????? (Sunset Shot)
You tell me? Anyone know who this is? Anyone know what the Thumper is, Make, Model, Year? Sunrise? Sunset? Noon?
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Before you go, be sure to visit our other pages for updated pics and info ... Have a great day, be sure to ride your Thumper, tell others to check out our website, invite your friends to join our club! Wear our club gear, keep the faith!
- Thump On! Jack, FSSNOC #000/Director ... See you next week here at the THUMPER GARAGE!
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THE WORLD, according to KTM...
"Somewhere on the White Rim Trail near Moab, Utah"
...from Fast George Fast, #5263 (KS.)
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George ... you are having WAY too much fun out there in Utah!
What's the verdict on the Rekluse Clutch by now? How about an update? Tell us about it? Etc, etc... - #000
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Note to Surj ... Editor in Chief of City Bike. Will do and Thanks much! Enjoy that Honda CRF250L. E-mail us a pic and we'll put it on this website. It is cool that those in the profession still love and ride motorcycles, not always the case, my friend. - #000.
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Hi Jack (0000),
Just to keep you up to date on my part of the world. I recently returned from a month long trip to Vietnam and Thailand. I guess you could say I was thumping over there but I was on scooters. Well, at least, I survived the crazy traffic. I even took a one-hour elephant ride in the Thailand jungle. The elephant was not very fast but had a lot to torque.
I returned home just in time to attend the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. A friend of mine was showing his flying motorcycle! A thumper at that. Has anyone seen a flying thumper before? It uses a Rotax 604 motor. For flight it converts to an auto gyro.
Below is a photo of the flying thumper in flight. While in motorcycle mode, the two outrigger wheels retract into the frame. Later, a nice aerodynamic shell will cover over the frame.
OK, now for the really important stuff. I plan to attend the 3-day Thumper Fest in August. Instead of riding my streamlined Ninja 250 that I've ridden in the past, I plan to take my new-to-me 2007 KLR 650.
Alan (5286) Ca.
Yo Alan ... Wow! You've been a busy guy! Riding an elephant? Did he know you were riding him? How fast did he go? What gear? Great to add you to the attendee list for our ThumperCafes in August! Sorry to say, the photos wouldn't download. Gotta be sent as an attachment to the e-mail, as opposed to being included in the e-mail, or so it appears. Pretty amazing! A flying motorcycle..? Oh yeah, one more question, this one is an important one! Out here in Kansas, we have what we call "Road Apples". That is what lands on the roadway when one of our local Amish guy's and/or gal's horses relieve themselves. I'm curious about what the counterpart from the elephant is called in that neck of the woods? - #000.
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Jack...
I hope KTM is sending the club a big fat check every month for all the free advertising. Congrats to everyone that went orange. Looks like I'm going to have to get nitrious or a turbo for my baby GS, May/ June to keep up with all the 690s. A few years back, I had the mother of all KTMs, pre 1190 and 1290s. The 990 adventure, it came with the wonderful anti-gravity front end. In 1st and 2nd gear, the front wheel would levitate off the ground for a couple of hundred feet, big fun.
The XT 250 experiment is over! (FOR SALE) I have decided to let someone else have a go at it. When your lawn mower has more HP than MC its time to move on. So, anyone in the market for a 2013 Yam XT250 with all the goodies already installed let me know. 782 miles, new grips, the OE are terrible, some nice new pillow tops. The chrome mirror stacks where sanded and painted with some bed liner paint. Chrome doesn't belong on a MC, it belongs on a H-D. Acerbis hand guards, Ricochet skid plate, K-N air filter, Delkevic SS muffler 3-lb. instead of 9-lb, off-road foot pegs twice the size of stock, bar risers 1.6 inches and a few other goodies. $3000.00 and it's yours and it comes with a 1-year free membership to FSSNOC. You can contact me at crworthen@yahoo.com
How is our scholarship search going? Jack, that 40 wasn't for a new headlight ! You don't need no stinking headlight to ride a MC, just duck tape a glow stick on the front fender. Remember when there was actually a switch for the headlight?
Oh, am I going to ride 1000 miles one-way to have 3 ? lunches and 3 BS sessions. Probably , no sticker required.
Later, Curt 5274 IN.
Hey Curt ... I'm sure that KTM check is in the mail. Did you see your yeller BMW650 on the May-June page of the Thumper Calendar? And, as for that $40 ... it is still drawing .06% interest, up to $38 now after bank charges! Patience is a virtue, by the way. And, speaking of the baby GS, I read that BMW has a new 300cc, you might look into that one, eh? See ya in August in the heartland... - #000.
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TRIVIA QUESTION ... What year and who was the manufacturer of the first commercially available motorcycle marketed as a "Super Motard"?
This came to mind a couple of days ago while I was working feverishly on the upcoming issue #127 of Thumper News. Anyone got this info? If so, send it to us, okay? Thanks!, #000.
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SURFS UP! ... or not. This is another addition of
"How the world KTMs..."
Happy Trails Jack
Sure was good visiting last night and I really look forward to the ThumperCafes!
Safe riding, ATP a.k.a. Ace Thumper Pilot ... #5385 (CA.)
Awesome, ATP! I'll put your name on the "Coming to the heartland in August" list! See you then ... and by the way, that is one awesome ride as well! A 690 Enduro by KTM ... and guys and gals, he even has a set of Motard wheels and tires for pavement time. Man! What a deal! Where's my speedo? - #000.
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Mike, #5244 ... Thanks for the address update. Will make the change here at the Thumper Garage for you. - #000
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A bit more propaga.... er, incentive, for getting a Ural:
https://youtu.be/h0HIDKAmX4k
Ken, #4800
Hey, Ken ... Missed your phone call. Got lucky, I guess ... Ha! Ha! This is a good video, I liked the red color and no windscreens, that one would be fun! - #000
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Hiya Jack! I recently changed the chain and both sprockets on my ZRX. It's not a single but there's nothing about this question that pertains to engines. I took the rear sprocket off and wrapped it in a rag and set it aside. Just today, I picked it up and unwrapped it.
Except for being dirty with chain lube, that sprocket looked fine. No hooked teeth, no uneven valleys between the teeth. I think I could have left it on there or taken it off and flipped it, and got another 20,000 miles out of it.
When we're told to "replace the chain and both sprockets," are we listening to savvy mechanics...or some marketing person? Had I washed that sprocket in a solvent tank and brushed off the lube, it would have looked brand new.
What's going on here? Thanks, Maynard, #1196 (CO.)
Hi back to you, Maynard! Generally that would be good advice, put it on as a set, period. Like most things in life, if you can afford to do it right, you can't afford to NOT do it right. Trust me, there is wear on that sprocket. That doesn't mean that people don't or can't stray from good advice once in awhile, or does it? We all would do things differently under different circumstances. Ever put a bucket under a leaky roof or patch a muffler? It's your bike, do as you wish ... but also when we go out on a limb like that, we must accept the consequences, but you know all that.
While I have you on the hook, Maynard ... I didn't hear back from Surj. Would you give him a shout for me? Like most writers, I'm under the gun here so I'd like to have their answer asap. If you can help, Thanks a bunch! - #000.
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Hi Jack,
This is Chuck Thomson's stepdaughter, Ari. My family and I read the tribute you wrote for Chuck. We wanted to tell you how much it meant to us, to my Mom especially. Chuck would tell us stories about his riding days, and what you wrote brought back many wonderful memories. Chuck was such a character and he loved to have fun. I think you captured that part of him perfectly in your tribute. I believe some of the best times of his life was when he was riding. I just wanted to let you know it meant a lot to us to read what you said. We thank you so much. You were a great friend to Chuck.
Take Care, Ari
Thank You for your kind response, Ari. It was my honor to know, love, and enjoy Chuck for many years and many miles.
Jack - #000
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I plan on making the triangle tour member #4875. See you there. - Lee Hemquist
Great to hear from you, Lee! August will be here before we know it ... See you then! - #000.
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Well, Della and I have somewhat recovered from our near death in October (idiot left-turning woman) on our way home from Seaba Station. We plan to have lunch with you on Aug. 24th at Queen Wilhelmina. Love that area.
Mike Truel 3118 in Oklahoma
Awesome, Mike ... I'll add you to the growing list of potential attendees! - #000.
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Thank You, Maynard! This looks cool... Eclipse Info! (from the Adventure (Bi)Cycling site ...Thanks!! - #000.
https://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/blog/three-things-you-should-consider-regarding-the-august-solar-eclipse/?utm_source=BE&utm_medium=titlelink&utm_campaign=20170503_bikebits
Be sure to visit our History Page, our Event Page, and all our pages before you leave, okay? And, tell your friends that they are welcome to come by as well. ------>
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updated for Thumper Thursday 05-25-17.......
NOTICE TO THE READER OF THIS WEBSITE: CONTENT WITHIN IS THE OPINION AND VIEWPOINT OF THE SUBMITTING PARTY AND MAY NOT BE THE OPINION OR VIEWPOINT OF THE FOUR-STROKE SINGLES NATIONAL OWNERS CLUB. ALL CONTENT IS TO BE CONSIDERED SOLELY AS ENTERTAINMENT AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS ADVICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SCROLL DOWN TO "SITE DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS" BELOW...
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Visiting Lake Cowan State Park in Wilmington, Ohio ... Terry Kerr, #4953 (OH.) 2009 Suzuki TU250X
All stock except for the Givi Top Case, the seat, and the rack (which came from Japan for the TU250X)
Nice Thumper, setting, and photo, Terry! Well done ... Thank You! - #000
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Jack-
Great chatting with you- glad you haven't burned out with all the work you do for the club. I always enjoyed the Thumper News.
FOR SALE: Powroll 412cc bore kit and stroker crank. Included are the rings, piston, piston pin, clips and a bored cylinder. Note the paperwork and stickie to warn others that "it ain't stock"
For the Bore/stroke kit I would like to start At $500.- and accept bids as it is the last one available(as far as I can ascertain. Powroll, who I have called, don't do them any more. Of course, shipping must also be paid but I charge what I have to pay.
I also have a few XL350 engines, a frame and a batch of parts. One cylinder seems to be bored out and has hone marks.
When taking the photos I noticed another weird contraption- A SIKK MX. It is a propritary engine from China- a 4 spd 110cc which is mounted in a frame -possibly made in the US(??) that has massive ground clearance. I bought it on a whim- they are really rare. I found out that to ride it I was in a pretzel position. I would like to pass it along to someone who would appreciate its rarity and usefulness for a small statured person who would dig a field bike or even a trials bike??
It needs the front and rear brake s. They are around $35.- each and consist of the master cylinder, hydraulic line and caliper. Both are available. I think it is really cool but I just don't bend that way anymore! SIKKO, as I call it, would go to the highest bidder above $350.
I really hate to part with this stuff. I spent my first 70 years accumulating stuff so it is time to send it on to someone who WILL put it to use! Oh, and one more oddity - A Rokon! No photos, but for anyone interested - email me
sraynis@gmail.com ...Cheers - Steve
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Hey Jack!
Even though I sold my 2 SRX-6 Thumpers to a guy in California over 3 years ago, he never arranged for shipping. He recently asked me to re-sell them & refund his money---not a problem.
The titles are clean & in my name. FOR SALE: Two SRX-6 Yamahas (See photo and information on the History Page)
Please ask anyone who may be interested to send an email to me at: joe.gilmore1@gmail.com
Carol and I are planning to participate in all 3 of the August ThumperCafe's---please reserve stickers for us! She will probably be riding her CBR250R---I'm thinking about my NX650. It was wrecked by the previous owner, who then parked it for 5 years. I've done what I could---turning it into a "Traveling Thumper" in the process.
Thanks! ...Joe Gilmore #661 (MD)
Thanks, Joe! Plan to see you and Carol in August in the heartland at the 2017 ThumperCafes, August 22,23,24! You are on the FREE commemorative decal list as well... - #000.
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Hi Jack (0000),
I'm not sure what happened but sometimes my attached files don't work. Hopefully, this time my KTM photo will come through. ...Alan Smith (5286) CA.
Hi Alan ... Yep, see the Event Page. You and "Big Orange" are lookin' good! Thanks!! - #000.
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Hello, Jack. Sent a money order the other day so it should be there soon, I hope. Should be enough for membership renewal plus a little extra to help out. I am coming to the meets in August so see you there. Gonna be in the eclipse path on the 21st so will have to hustle some to make the first event. Could you bring whatever decals or bumper stickers are currently available and I will pay whatever they cost at the meet. As usual, I would like 2 of everything so I know that's a bit of a nuisance but at least they don't take up too much room. See you there. Rande #5210 (Canada)
Sure thing, Rande! Thrilled to see that you are coming to the heartland in August to attend the ThumperCafes, see you then. And, that makes it an International event, right? Awesome! Best Wishes, - #000.
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Hi Jack (0000),
I would guess last week's masthead photo looks like a new generation Kawasaki KLR650. The rear brake line gives it away. The photo was probably taken at sunrise or sunset.
The other possibility was the masthead photo could have been taken at noon. But for that to happen an atomic bomb would have to have just detonated about 5-miles behind the rider. The shadow has not had time to burn into the ground or the shock wave to hit the rider yet. If another photo was taken about 20 seconds after this photo showing a completely burned earth, then I would know for sure. Am I close yet? ...Alan Smith (5286) CA.
Guess "A" ... is 100% on target. Guess "B", thankfully, is off-target ... and if it wasn't, there probably wouldn't be another photo or this website!
Sharp eye, my friend! The photo (last week's masthead on Thumper Garage page) is of Rowdy, FSSNOC #5377. It was shot at sunset, using the timer to delay the exposure. Rowdy said he took several shots, each time dashing to the bike and jumping on to assume the pose before the shutter clicked... it came out rather remarkable, I thought. - #000
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Hi Jack (0000),
One other suggestion for a motorcycle that will not kick start (in reference to last weeks comments on starting an SR500 Yamaha). Push starting works for me. I've push started everything from Scooters to Harleys. Cars, too. It helps to have someone to help push. ...Alan Smith (5286) CA.
Question, Alan ... Which took more "pushers", the Car or the Harley?
A bit of a story comes to mind, imagine that: It was a few years ago. One frosty morning, I came out of our local donut shop here in downtown ThumperVille. Life was good, we'd been telling stories and I was full of coffee and donuts. I swung my leg over the coal black Triumph that was artfully backed into the curb. I hit the button and click ... rattle, rattle. It was in the dead of winter and I'd been using my electric vest full-bore of late. The battery would try but it was simply too low to turn over the starter of that 2010 Triumph Scrambler.
No problem, we will push it. As usual, when things go amiss, things that are sort of embarrassing, there were several laughing push candidates available. The bike had a Steve McQueen-type 3/4 desert saddle on it and a mini-luggage rack that apparently made a handy grab-bar. A little too "handy", as it played out!
We'd only moved maybe six feet or so when the bike fired, I gassed it and it squirted across the parking-lot with enthusiasm, scattering gravel and tiny bits of asphalt. It had dual shorty megaphone "mufflers" by D&D and it would talk-the-talk, by the way! At some point, I became aware that there may be a problem. One of the "pushers" had caught his hand in the rack somehow and I drug him across the lot. All this happened in the blink of an eye, and no real harm done, but I bet his arm hurt for a day or so!!! ... - #000.
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Tell us your stories, send us a picture of your Thumper?
... type in FSSNOCthumpers@yahoo.com and send us an email. Be sure to include your FSSNOC member number. Should you include a photo, make it an attachment. We'd love to hear from you.
That's it for today. Tell someone about our club today. Those of you on Facebook, why not suggest that your friends check out our site at: www.fssnoc.com No password needed and they need not be a member to view the entire content. They are welcome here. Should someone wish to join, sure, we'd like that, just go to the Membership Application Page on this website!
Don't forget to check out Joe's SRX-6 Yamaha and the related story on the History Page. Also, on the Event Page, see Alan Smith and his "Big Orange" KTM 525 EXC... So much fun, so little time! See you next week, same time, same place ... and bring a friend... - Jack, FSSNOC #000/Director
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LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION... Who made the first commercially available "Super Motard" and what year?
Kansas Karla, #5365 came up with this answer: The year was 1991. Gilera made the 600cc thumper-powered Nordwest "Super Moto". Water-cooled, 558cc DOHC four-stroke Single with 45.68 horsepower and chain drive. This information can be found on Onlymotorbikes.com Anyone ever had one of these? They look REALLY good! Good job, KK!
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Hi Jack,
I thought you might have some tips for a newbie Singles owner - my bike starts fine when cold, or hot,(just after being shut off). My issue is when I’ve parked the bike for an hour or two and then return and have a hard time starting the bike. Eventually it’ll start but by then I’ve worked myself into a lather, etc...
I have ’78 Yamaha SR500. The previous owner changed the stock carb on the bike so it does not have a “warm start,” button any longer.
I have tried various choke/no choke variations - but nothing consistent seems to be the answer - any clues?
Thanks, Peter.
ps. love the mag, and online writing. regards, Peter #5370 (CA.)
Hi Ya, Peter ... Great to hear from you! Yeah, those SR500's can be a trick to start sometimes. The key for me was to learn what that particular bike desires and that takes patience and time. It'll be worth the wait. From your photo, which I didn't have room to use today but I did save it, was that a parking ticket under your seat strap? And, by the way, good looking SR500!
The SR500 hot start button merely automatically "cracked" the throttle, so one can learn to do this manually but with the carb change, it may not be what the bike is asking for...
Fundamentally, I always felt that the kick action was very important, much like a golfer's swing. I would ease the kickstarter lever through it's arc using the compression release a couple of times, then I'd ease the kickstarter down without the compression release until it came up against the compression stroke. At that point, I would bring the kickstarter lever back up for a full stroke, turn on the ignition, and with a nice, even, smooth, movement, I'd move the kickstarter completely through the arc of the "kick", going all the way to the bottom of the arc, and I'd hold the kickstarter down past the moment of where the bike was running or not (I could hear the starter ratcheting) ... much like when a golfer's golf club continues in an arc despite the fact that the ball no longer has contact. Folks that "kicked" the bike into submission (running) with a killer attitude rarely made good SR500 starters. It is really just a matter of satisfying the bike with the proper kicking speed and method plus getting the fuel/air mixture correct for the startup...
Now, with a carb change, each bike would be totally different so all one could do is experiment and remember what works and what does not. The ratio of fuel-to-air setting for the starting circuit may not be spot-on in every example.
Generally as a rule of thumb, I'd open the throttle if I thought the now-warm bike was "rich" ... another trick I would use is to pull the compression release and open the throttle all the way with the ignition in the "off" position. Kick the motor over several times to clear the cylinder of the gaseous mixture, then start over on the kicking ... big Singles with kickstarters are not for everyone but once mastered, the successful starting of same can be very rewarding.
Idle speed can be a factor as well. For something that seems pretty simple, this is actually a precise situation because of the kicker's ability to only kick one kick at a time, hence the invention of the electric starter (grin). Keep us apprised of your progress, okay, Peter? Have fun! - Jack, #000
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Mr. Thumper: You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. I just installed the Rekluse clutch (on my KTM350 Enduro) a day before leaving for Moab, Utah so I didn’t have any time on the bike until we arrived. The clutch was very easy to install along with the left-hand rear brake.
The first two days of riding were really tricky. After a couple of times of just about going head first over the handlebars, not remembering that the rear brake was where the clutch lever use to be, I finally begin to remember that no clutch was needed.
Old habits are hard to break. Third and fourth day went great, just easing up gnarly roads and not worrying about keeping the RPM’s up, slipping the clutch, going too fast and loosing control, or having the engine die in nasty spot.
It’s really nice to be able to have both feet down and not having to brake with the right foot. Shifting is easy, both up and down. My opinion is that if one is a trail or off-road rider, it is a great addition to the bike. It’s a little pricey, but it kept me from going down several times, and maybe saved me a trip to the emergency room.
A Rekluse clutch has changed the whole dynamics of off-road riding for me.
George Fast, FSSNOC #5263 (Ks)
Hey, George ... good stuff, Thanks for sharing! That scenery is awesome out there! (George was our poster boy last week here on the Thumper Garage) You're probably never coming back to Kansas, eh? Thanks again! - Jack, #000.
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Here are a couple of photos of the SR250 that was previously owned by Mike Coon as well as several others. Obviously the seat isn't finished, but I can't let her sit while I wait on comfort accessories. This bike is a blast to ride and I hope to enjoy it for several more years.
Thanks. It was nice meeting you today at Smitty's.
...Wes
Hello again, Wes! Thanks for responding to my request for a photo. That thing looks SO good that I am going to wait until you get it done, then we'll show the world, okay? I was favorably impressed... very cool! So when it gets done, don't forget us, okay? And, of course, should you care to join us, first time members get a FREE club t-shirt, four issues of our club magazine/calendar, etc, etc... go to the Membership Application page on this website.
I hope to see you at Smitty's again soon, that is a weekly destination for me, sometimes more than once a week! It's a nice ride from ThumperVille, good food, and good company... Jack, #000
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Hi Jack (0000),
Attached is a photo of my 2004 KTM 525 EXC that had been street licensed. It has over 16,000-miles on it. My KTM is a rocket on the back roads or trails.
My longest one-day trip was from Utah to my home in California, 635-miles. It has an aftermarket 3-gallon gas tank.
Alan Smith (5286) CA.
P.S.
Good question about the speed of an elephant (see last weeks posts). I would say that my elephant averaged about one mile-per-hour. The elephant would walk about a block or two in the jungle then stop to rest for a minute or two then walk again. The elephant had a special saddle for two passengers to sit on.
Regarding the Kansas “Road Apples” , I think in Thailand the elephants would leave something a little bigger like “Road Pumpkins”. Big “Road Pumpkins”.
See the attachments for the photos of the flying motorcycle and me riding an elephant.
Alan Smith (5286) CA.
Greetings, Alan ... The photo of the KTM didn't show-up. There wasn't an attachment. Would you try again? Sorry about that... I am impressed with that 635 mile day on the KTM525 (!), Wow! I would need more than an aftermarket gas tank, I'd need an aftermarket butt! (grin) ... Now, as for the pics of the Elephant and the Flying Thumper Motorcycle ... yeah, they made it in good shape, see the History Page for this unique machine! Maybe we are witnessing "History" in the making? I saved the Elephant for later use, I put it in my "Thumpers in the Jungle" folder... - #000
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PHOTO IN OUR MASTHEAD THIS WEEK IS: ????????? (Sunset Shot)
You tell me? Anyone know who this is? Anyone know what the Thumper is, Make, Model, Year? Sunrise? Sunset? Noon?
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Before you go, be sure to visit our other pages for updated pics and info ... Have a great day, be sure to ride your Thumper, tell others to check out our website, invite your friends to join our club! Wear our club gear, keep the faith!
- Thump On! Jack, FSSNOC #000/Director ... See you next week here at the THUMPER GARAGE!
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THE WORLD, according to KTM...
"Somewhere on the White Rim Trail near Moab, Utah"
...from Fast George Fast, #5263 (KS.)
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George ... you are having WAY too much fun out there in Utah!
What's the verdict on the Rekluse Clutch by now? How about an update? Tell us about it? Etc, etc... - #000
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Note to Surj ... Editor in Chief of City Bike. Will do and Thanks much! Enjoy that Honda CRF250L. E-mail us a pic and we'll put it on this website. It is cool that those in the profession still love and ride motorcycles, not always the case, my friend. - #000.
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Hi Jack (0000),
Just to keep you up to date on my part of the world. I recently returned from a month long trip to Vietnam and Thailand. I guess you could say I was thumping over there but I was on scooters. Well, at least, I survived the crazy traffic. I even took a one-hour elephant ride in the Thailand jungle. The elephant was not very fast but had a lot to torque.
I returned home just in time to attend the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. A friend of mine was showing his flying motorcycle! A thumper at that. Has anyone seen a flying thumper before? It uses a Rotax 604 motor. For flight it converts to an auto gyro.
Below is a photo of the flying thumper in flight. While in motorcycle mode, the two outrigger wheels retract into the frame. Later, a nice aerodynamic shell will cover over the frame.
OK, now for the really important stuff. I plan to attend the 3-day Thumper Fest in August. Instead of riding my streamlined Ninja 250 that I've ridden in the past, I plan to take my new-to-me 2007 KLR 650.
Alan (5286) Ca.
Yo Alan ... Wow! You've been a busy guy! Riding an elephant? Did he know you were riding him? How fast did he go? What gear? Great to add you to the attendee list for our ThumperCafes in August! Sorry to say, the photos wouldn't download. Gotta be sent as an attachment to the e-mail, as opposed to being included in the e-mail, or so it appears. Pretty amazing! A flying motorcycle..? Oh yeah, one more question, this one is an important one! Out here in Kansas, we have what we call "Road Apples". That is what lands on the roadway when one of our local Amish guy's and/or gal's horses relieve themselves. I'm curious about what the counterpart from the elephant is called in that neck of the woods? - #000.
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Jack...
I hope KTM is sending the club a big fat check every month for all the free advertising. Congrats to everyone that went orange. Looks like I'm going to have to get nitrious or a turbo for my baby GS, May/ June to keep up with all the 690s. A few years back, I had the mother of all KTMs, pre 1190 and 1290s. The 990 adventure, it came with the wonderful anti-gravity front end. In 1st and 2nd gear, the front wheel would levitate off the ground for a couple of hundred feet, big fun.
The XT 250 experiment is over! (FOR SALE) I have decided to let someone else have a go at it. When your lawn mower has more HP than MC its time to move on. So, anyone in the market for a 2013 Yam XT250 with all the goodies already installed let me know. 782 miles, new grips, the OE are terrible, some nice new pillow tops. The chrome mirror stacks where sanded and painted with some bed liner paint. Chrome doesn't belong on a MC, it belongs on a H-D. Acerbis hand guards, Ricochet skid plate, K-N air filter, Delkevic SS muffler 3-lb. instead of 9-lb, off-road foot pegs twice the size of stock, bar risers 1.6 inches and a few other goodies. $3000.00 and it's yours and it comes with a 1-year free membership to FSSNOC. You can contact me at crworthen@yahoo.com
How is our scholarship search going? Jack, that 40 wasn't for a new headlight ! You don't need no stinking headlight to ride a MC, just duck tape a glow stick on the front fender. Remember when there was actually a switch for the headlight?
Oh, am I going to ride 1000 miles one-way to have 3 ? lunches and 3 BS sessions. Probably , no sticker required.
Later, Curt 5274 IN.
Hey Curt ... I'm sure that KTM check is in the mail. Did you see your yeller BMW650 on the May-June page of the Thumper Calendar? And, as for that $40 ... it is still drawing .06% interest, up to $38 now after bank charges! Patience is a virtue, by the way. And, speaking of the baby GS, I read that BMW has a new 300cc, you might look into that one, eh? See ya in August in the heartland... - #000.
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TRIVIA QUESTION ... What year and who was the manufacturer of the first commercially available motorcycle marketed as a "Super Motard"?
This came to mind a couple of days ago while I was working feverishly on the upcoming issue #127 of Thumper News. Anyone got this info? If so, send it to us, okay? Thanks!, #000.
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SURFS UP! ... or not. This is another addition of
"How the world KTMs..."
Happy Trails Jack
Sure was good visiting last night and I really look forward to the ThumperCafes!
Safe riding, ATP a.k.a. Ace Thumper Pilot ... #5385 (CA.)
Awesome, ATP! I'll put your name on the "Coming to the heartland in August" list! See you then ... and by the way, that is one awesome ride as well! A 690 Enduro by KTM ... and guys and gals, he even has a set of Motard wheels and tires for pavement time. Man! What a deal! Where's my speedo? - #000.
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Mike, #5244 ... Thanks for the address update. Will make the change here at the Thumper Garage for you. - #000
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A bit more propaga.... er, incentive, for getting a Ural:
https://youtu.be/h0HIDKAmX4k
Ken, #4800
Hey, Ken ... Missed your phone call. Got lucky, I guess ... Ha! Ha! This is a good video, I liked the red color and no windscreens, that one would be fun! - #000
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Hiya Jack! I recently changed the chain and both sprockets on my ZRX. It's not a single but there's nothing about this question that pertains to engines. I took the rear sprocket off and wrapped it in a rag and set it aside. Just today, I picked it up and unwrapped it.
Except for being dirty with chain lube, that sprocket looked fine. No hooked teeth, no uneven valleys between the teeth. I think I could have left it on there or taken it off and flipped it, and got another 20,000 miles out of it.
When we're told to "replace the chain and both sprockets," are we listening to savvy mechanics...or some marketing person? Had I washed that sprocket in a solvent tank and brushed off the lube, it would have looked brand new.
What's going on here? Thanks, Maynard, #1196 (CO.)
Hi back to you, Maynard! Generally that would be good advice, put it on as a set, period. Like most things in life, if you can afford to do it right, you can't afford to NOT do it right. Trust me, there is wear on that sprocket. That doesn't mean that people don't or can't stray from good advice once in awhile, or does it? We all would do things differently under different circumstances. Ever put a bucket under a leaky roof or patch a muffler? It's your bike, do as you wish ... but also when we go out on a limb like that, we must accept the consequences, but you know all that.
While I have you on the hook, Maynard ... I didn't hear back from Surj. Would you give him a shout for me? Like most writers, I'm under the gun here so I'd like to have their answer asap. If you can help, Thanks a bunch! - #000.
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Hi Jack,
This is Chuck Thomson's stepdaughter, Ari. My family and I read the tribute you wrote for Chuck. We wanted to tell you how much it meant to us, to my Mom especially. Chuck would tell us stories about his riding days, and what you wrote brought back many wonderful memories. Chuck was such a character and he loved to have fun. I think you captured that part of him perfectly in your tribute. I believe some of the best times of his life was when he was riding. I just wanted to let you know it meant a lot to us to read what you said. We thank you so much. You were a great friend to Chuck.
Take Care, Ari
Thank You for your kind response, Ari. It was my honor to know, love, and enjoy Chuck for many years and many miles.
Jack - #000
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I plan on making the triangle tour member #4875. See you there. - Lee Hemquist
Great to hear from you, Lee! August will be here before we know it ... See you then! - #000.
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Well, Della and I have somewhat recovered from our near death in October (idiot left-turning woman) on our way home from Seaba Station. We plan to have lunch with you on Aug. 24th at Queen Wilhelmina. Love that area.
Mike Truel 3118 in Oklahoma
Awesome, Mike ... I'll add you to the growing list of potential attendees! - #000.
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Thank You, Maynard! This looks cool... Eclipse Info! (from the Adventure (Bi)Cycling site ...Thanks!! - #000.
https://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/blog/three-things-you-should-consider-regarding-the-august-solar-eclipse/?utm_source=BE&utm_medium=titlelink&utm_campaign=20170503_bikebits
Be sure to visit our History Page, our Event Page, and all our pages before you leave, okay? And, tell your friends that they are welcome to come by as well. ------>
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