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**************************************************************** THIS WEBSITE UPDATE IS FOR ... 02-21-19
OUR NEXT ANTICIPATED UPDATE IS ... 02 - 28 - 2019
See "Website Details and Instruction" section at the bottom of all this great conversation.
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MORE WINTER THUMPIN'... (photo above)
58 degrees here in Arizona ... says George, FSSNOC #5263, shown here out for some miles on his KLR650 Kawasaki.
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Maynard, FSSNOC #1196 ... I'm curious, what happens to the motorcycling community when the winter months hit Denver? Pretty tough climate, I would guess, though often our Kansas plains temps are lower? - #000
Maynard responds ... it doesn't get bitter cold, seldom below 20 in the daytime. The wind is not terrible, not nearly like our neighbor state to the north. What we have, I'm sorry to say, is tall buildings, more and more every day, and they cast loooong shadows. In those shadows, the snow that's been walked on and driven on and has become ice, does not melt. The parking lot behind our building is a skating rink much of the winter. Scary. The side streets stay icy toward the curbs.
A rider with good warm gear can get out on his/her bike, but traction is problematical all winter long. When he lived here in Colorado, Kerry, FSSNOC #4543, rode into town from his home in Golden almost the year 'round...on a dual-sport bike, I believe. I do not have that sort of confidence.
Maynard - #1196 - COLORADO
Sounds a little spooky to me as well! Two wheels and icy streets aren't a very desirable situation, for sure!
C'mon Springtime sunshine! Thanks, Maynard... -#000
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THE CAT IS ON THE LOOSE...
Dear Jack,
Thank you (and the screen zoom feature) for providing the locations and dates for the forthcoming 2019 ThumperCafes! As soon as I saw your professional model holding the preprint edition of Issue #134 of Thumper News, I knew that the "cat was out of the bag".
Now I can begin scheduling the rest of my riding season around these important events. My "new to me" 1994 MUZ is itching for a Montana and Alabama ride this year!
Thanks again!
Joel #5190 NEBRASKA
AND...
Hello JR,
Do you realize that, at the Thumper Garage today, you let the "cat out of the bag" as to where this years FSSNOC ThumperCafes will be? By saving the picture of Kenny and the cover of the next Thumper News, I was able to zoom in and read the fine print at the bottom of the cover. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me, and well, Dayton John too. I just had to tell him.
Later Jack, Vic Force, #3701, NORTH CAROLINA
YOU GUYS ARE TOO SMOOTH FOR ME! - #000 (grin)
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SUPERCUB RETURNS TO AMERICA...
If you're of a, ahh..., certain age, this should bring a big smile to your face. Ken Conrad
https://ridermagazine.com/2019/02/08/2019-honda-super-cub-c125-abs-first-ride-review/? ajs_uid=3570C0105245A6X&oly_enc_id=3570C0105245A6X&ajs_trait_oebid=7900E2474689B3Q
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FROM AN EARLIER UPDATE:
RIDING IN THE GRIPS OF WINTER (PHOTO ABOVE)
Mr. Thumper,
I was reading about your record number of miles for January. I accomplished that as well. My last best January was 818 miles. This January, I rode 1618.7 miles, although only 1178.3 was Thumping. Might have something to do with living in Arizona at 4000 feet of elevation rather than in Colorado at 7750 feet!
...Kerry #4543 - ARIZONA
YEAH, YOU BEAT MY JANUARY 1000 MILES! (I'M AT 900 TODAY FOR FEB.) ... YOU BE THE KING SO FAR ... CAN ANYONE BEAT THAT? AND THANKS FOR THAT PHOTO ABOVE ...
MY HOUSE FEELS WARMER ALREADY! - #000
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Read THE TWO WHEELS OF WINTER ... on the History Page
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From Rejected in Montana,
From my copy of The Ultimate Book of Useless Information: "Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens" (Jimmy Hendrix)
Sheepishly yours, your old friend, Basque-ing in the February Montana sunshine (1 hour, 23 minutes more daylight since December 21st) at minus 22 degrees,
Shepherd Larry, #4800 - Montana
Also separately sent you a little photo of a ride via my I-phone
Ice run. You may have seen this before. I can relate. Just one of many excuses to go for a sidecar ride. Sidecars are FUN.
Video below is done by the folks in Missoula who made the movies "Best Bar in America" and "Sit Stay Ride".
Good stuff, worth finding if you've not seen them.
I know you’ll like this...
https://vimeo.com/86065506
Dear Dejected in Montana ... Wow! Minus 22 degrees! That be cold. Was that you in the video going for ice on/in your Ural sidecar rig? You know, earlier I noted that the gnarly riders hands were bare, no gloves ... well, that was on my cell phone, here on the computer, it appears that he is wearing tan colored mitts, much more likely! This clip it probably Take #2! Ha! Ha! - #000
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COLORADO COMMENTS...
Jack, I walked by our local scooter store, an ex RE dealer and the shop that services Tamar's Piaggio scooter.
In the window was a 400 Single street bike, engine looks like a Honda 400, must have four valves 'cause it has two chrome complete exhaust pipes low on the sides, peashooter mufflers like an old Triumph. Nice dual seat, two rear shocks with chrome springs.
Stupidly, I did not notice if it has a centerstand, but I'd bet it does. They had a dark green one and a black one, white panels on the tank sides with rubber kneepads. One disc in front, rod-operated drum in back. Two small "pre-mufflers," maybe cats, under the engine. One model, I was told, for all 50 states.
It was $5100.00. Kick and electric start, fuel injection so no choke. Nice, quiet running bike...
Made in China...where so many bikes or engines are made today. GENUINE is the brand name!
This is well written and interesting:
http://www.scooterfile.com/oems/genuine-scooter-company/genuine-g400c-motorcycle-in-detail/
Your spy in Denver Maynard, FSSNOC #1196 - Colorado
Hi Ya, Maynard ... I've seen short articles and ads on Genuine Scooters for several years. To my eye, they look pretty good, but I've yet to ride one or even see one in the flesh except through a window pane. That 400cc bike seems to have a similar level of quality as well. Anyone out there in ThumperLand got one yet? Let us know what you think, if you do, okay?
Maynard, I'm curious, what happens to the motorcycling community when the winter months hit Denver? Pretty tough climate, I would guess though often our Kansas plains temps are lower? - #000
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Hi Ya, Vic ... #3701 North Carolina
Hey, you wrote a good report on the 300 Honda vs. the 310 BMW. With your kind permission, I'd like to use that in Thumper News #135. In fact, assuming that you are okay with not using it here on the Thumper Garage, as you go along, you might add more content, more comparisons, etc. That issue will be our summer issue so you'd have some time to put more down on paper, so to speak, actually e-mail... Let me know? And if you want it to be used here, that be okay, as well ... let me know. Thanks!! #000
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1994 Honda XR280R - Needs a good home! THUMPER FOR SALE
Honda XR280R 1994 – Dual Sport/Woods with Title
This motorcycle started life as a XR250R. The original owner added lots of trick parts didn’t ride it much and sold it to me in 1995. One of the great things he did was have it titled and tagged. I rode it as a DS bike for 5 years and sold it to a woman in FL. She rode it as a DS bike for 8 years and added a 280cc kit, then it sat in a conditioned garage for 10 years. I got it back in the fall of 2018.
I know the complete history of this XR. It has been ridden, not abused, and always well maintained. There is a list below of trick parts and pieces added over the last 25 years. If you know anything about Honda XRs, they are very reliable, simple, and well-made bikes. Parts are still easy to find. All you need to do is keep the oil changed, the air filter clean, and ride! Valve adjustment is a 30 min. job.
In the 5 years I rode this XR, I had more fun than I did on my tricked out XR650L. Riding tight trail and fire roads is too much fun. It is much more fun to ride on the gas all the time rather than on the brakes all the time. The addition of the 280cc kit makes it even more fun. Mechanically this XR is a 9. Cosmetically, it is a 7 (10 = Showroom). This XR has been refurbished and preserved. All plastic is original. It needs nothing. I have gone through every nut, bolt, washer, spring, seal, bearing, and cable on this XR, and it is sound and straight. It is a rider and HAVE FUN machine. You must see it and ride it to appreciate it. This XR280R is located in the Greenville, SC area. Call me with any questions, 864-979-3626. Price = $3,200.00
Trick Parts and Maintenance:
Scotts Steering Dampener
Thumper Racing short pull clutch lever
Thumper Racing short pull throttle
Enduro Engineering hand guards and bark busters – hand guards replaced
Answer thick wall aluminum handlebars
Trail Tech speedometer
Thumper Racing suspension upgrade – Added 1” of travel (12” total) to front and rear – I added in 1996
Acerbis fork and frame guards
Thumper Racing 280cc kit including shaved flywheel – Added in 2004
Thumper Racing seat foam and cover
Moose Shark Fin
All wheel bearings and seals replaced
Front fork seals replaced and 10 wt. AMSOIL installed – These are cartridge forks
Engine oil and filter changed with AMSOIL 10W-40 MC.
Rear shock professionally serviced with new bumper installed
New chain, sprockets, and sliders installed – 14/48
New foam air filter
Michelin M12/S12 Off-Road tires – 10% wear
Two slip-on pipes – Stock pipe with Thumper Racing Stealth Insert (quiet) – Super Trapp (loud). Less weight is the only advantage of the ST pipe.
Clear title
Shop Manual, Original Owner’s Manual, and service records
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