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Mickldo · 05-09-08, 05:28 AM

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XR250

It has the simplicity and reliability of the XT but it has the suspension, brakes, steering, ergonomics of the YZ. It may lack a little on the horsepower compared to the YZ but there is a huge aftermarket range of hot up parts available to fix this.

srplus · 05-09-08, 05:32 AM

Glad your weekend has started already Mick. I wish mine had.

yooper · 05-09-08, 05:34 AM

DBT. Satellite clinic at the VA this morning, no interweb at the VA. ltrz

Mickldo · 05-09-08, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogo

****!!! ****!!! ****!!!

Tore a sidewall on a 325/85R22.5 tire. Them's expensive even when warn out used like I get for the TMR.

We had one blow out on a haul out tractor just outside the shed one day. Sounded like the fuel tank had exploded outside. It was a good thing it happened just there, another 50m down the road is a sharp bend in the road where he would've rolled it for sure.

stinkyfj60 · 05-09-08, 05:51 AM

Woke up really late, no time for breakfast for me. I am eating an apple, and making some lapsang....

srplus · 05-09-08, 05:51 AM

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Man, this new crank set and chainring is WAY lighter that what I took off

That ought to help a lot on about a 40 pound bike.

stinkyfj60 · 05-09-08, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by srplus

That ought to help a lot on about a 40 pound bike.

What? This is a "lightweight", not the super heavy Schwinn Continental.

It is not a light bike, but a lot of its weight comes in from the components of the day. It weighed in at 31lbs before I started taking it apart. The frame, fork, saddle and bars weigh 17lbs. The new crank, wheels, tires and saddle will be lighter than what I took off.

My Specialized Rock Hopper FS weighs 28lbs.

Mickldo · 05-09-08, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogo

The next fun part, removing the tire from the rim... I hate doing that on big tires. Especially ones that weigh more than I do.

I hate doing small tyres. ATV and ride on mower tyres are the worst.

Mickldo · 05-09-08, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by stinkyfj60

Woke up really late, no time for breakfast for me. I am eating an apple, and making some lapsang....

srplus · 05-09-08, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by stinkyfj60

What? This is a "lightweight", not the super heavy Schwinn Continental.

It is not a light bike, but a lot of its weight comes in from the components of the day. It weighed in at 31lbs before I started taking it apart. The frame, fork, saddle and bars weigh 17lbs. The new crank, wheels, tires and saddle will be lighter than what I took off.

My Specialized Rock Hopper FS weighs 28lbs.

I had my bikes mixed up as to which one you were doing. I had an old 10 speed Suburban... it had fenders and chromed handlebars... it came in at 52# with steel seat post and all.

stinkyfj60 · 05-09-08, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by srplus

I had my bikes mixed up as to which one you were doing. I had an old 10 speed Suburban... it had fenders and chromed handlebars... it came in at 52# with steel seat post and all.

Holy CRAP! That is what I want for daily transport.

This bike is a chrome moly frame and the tubes were cut by machine, but they were welded together by hand. A few years later, the Super Sport became one of the heavy bikes, lesser quality material, and all machine assembled.

stinkyfj60 · 05-09-08, 06:03 AM

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Mickldo · 05-09-08, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ullr

I need a mongoose.

How is that going to help with the snakes

Mickldo · 05-09-08, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by stinkyfj60

Mickldo · 05-09-08, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dieseldog

I found mine on Adventure Rider as well; however, it wasn't from a WTB thread. I just lucked onto it.

I check the Aussie flea market on ADV every couple of days to see what KTMs are about.

Mickldo · 05-09-08, 06:18 AM

Ketchupped

Mickldo · 05-09-08, 06:22 AM

I drank the last of my bottle of Wild Turkey earlier. The MIL went into the dining room to check what other drinks needed to be purchased on the pub run. She found in our stash a couple of unopened bottles. New bottles of Wild Turkey and Jim Beam that I had forgotten I had.

Guess what I am drinking now

rachel1027 · 05-09-08, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jman

Refrigerator Perry was an athlete.

Yeah but he is definitely not the visual that pops into my head when I think of an "athltic build". Maybe this is one of those "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" situations.

Mickldo · 05-09-08, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickldo

I drank the last of my bottle of Wild Turkey earlier. The MIL went into the dining room to check what other drinks needed to be purchased on the pub run. She found in our stash a couple of unopened bottles. New bottles of Wild Turkey and Jim Beam that I had forgotten I had.

Guess what I am drinking now

Every time I do a small mechanical job on mates fourbys they pay me with bottles of bourbon. I haven't had to buy bourbon for ages. I'd actually forgotten I had these bottles stashed away, I thought I had finally run out.

Mickldo · 05-09-08, 06:31 AM

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Yeah but he is definitely not the visual that pops into my head when I think of an "athltic build". Maybe this is one of those "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" situations.

NURSE!

Thanks again for the book and the outfit for Kirra. I showed the MIL the outfit tonight and she gives it the Grandma's seal of approval on the cuteness of the outfit.

Hugh Heifer · 05-09-08, 06:33 AM

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If you cannot dedicate the time to TUT, I am afraid that I am going to have to throw my support to another candidate.

Hugh Heifer · 05-09-08, 06:35 AM

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05-09-08, 06:22 AM	#4817
Mickldo Oz TUTer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryborough, QLD, Aust. Posts: 1,021	I drank the last of my bottle of Wild Turkey earlier. The MIL went into the dining room to check what other drinks needed to be purchased on the pub run. She found in our stash a couple of unopened bottles. New bottles of Wild Turkey and Jim Beam that I had forgotten I had. Guess what I am drinking now __________________ 90 HZJ80 GXL, DTS turbo, 285/75R16 MTR's, 4" OME, Safari snorkel, ARB airlocker, ARB bullbar, 9500lb winch, ARB dual pivot rear bar, 39L Engel, water tank, dual batts, sliding drawers, cargo barrier, underbonnet shower, laptop, GPS, oziexplorer, etc.... 99 HZJ105R GXL, alloy bullbar, Safari snorkel, more to come.....watch this space..........

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