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Danimal last won the day on March 8
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About Danimal
- Birthday 06/21/1960
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Name
Dan
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Location
Cuyahoga Falls
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Vehicles(s)
2011 DR650 "Thousand Sunny"
Danimal's Achievements
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Rode up in Ashtabula Ohio to continue the break in miles
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I have a near new pair of Gerbings gloves and socks for sale. XL.
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It’ll always be Cycle South. No matter where I head. 2025 is looking more and more like Portugal or Spain
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The new decals are in!
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Either are good states to be in Brian. I was probably both. Today it was adios to the Warp 9 motor covers. Maybe it’s the tolerances on the aluminum inserts, but mine just won’t stay snug. And an oil leak that was hard to find was the result. And I’m not resorting to thread lock to keep them snug. So off they came. In the long run, another layer of complexity in something so simple. My lower crash cage will continue to be the protection the motor needs.For sale cheap to anyone in the area (won’t ship).I also took the opportunity to pull the starter motor and install the W9 end cap that they sent me under warranty. The last one had the bearing freeze up and was field repaired in Ushuaia. I hope this one lasts longer. Stock end cap (2011, 525 miles) was bone-dry of any lubricant. This is a known issue with DR650’s and produces the infamous “rooster” sound when starting. This DR, even though only having 525 miles, is still 13 years old and needed this work Warp 9’s solution is a machined end cap with a small sealed bearing for the starter shaft to spin on, rather than the (dry) bushing in the stocker
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Another short rip today
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Took Sunny 2.0 for her first real ride. An easy 100mi wander through Amish farmlands. It felt so good to be on a bike again.
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Yes. That’s how it works. Seems to be holding pressure.
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Today I installed the two sensors for my new FOBO TPMS. It’s CarPlay compatible so the display is there live on my CarPlay unit. Seems to work great! Also added side pannier pockets to my new Giant Loop tank bag Wrapping up the build with an Eclipse party. You folks should stop by. Just south of Wooster.
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Just got a decent camera drone for my upcoming Arctic Circle trip. If anyone has wanted quality aerial footage of something let me know. I’ll be playing with it as soon as this weather breaks. First planned mission is to film the destruction of the Gorge Dam on the Cuyahoga River.
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Most touring-road oriented bikes aren’t comfortable going down trails in the woods. I‘m sure the Wing is a great handling bike. It’s just that my preferred riding “style” changed since back then Tony The last road bike I owned spent the last year of its long, long life exploring dirt and gravel roads that I had flown past for years while looking for the best twisty pavement. It was totally ill-equipped for what I put it through and when the next few bikes allowed me to explore those same roads more comfortably and confidently I was hooked. My bike will still sit at 75 on the highway all day, in relative comfort with the mods I’ve made. It has over a 450 mile range. It has over 11” of suspension travel and more than 10” of ground clearance (great for high curbs entering hotel lobbies in Mexico). And the highest-tech electronics on the DR is my iPhone. No ABS pump or sensors to fail. No fuel injectors to clog or fuel pump to fail. All positives when you live on your bike for extended periods. Like most of you, my longest “trip” was a week at the Gap every Summer. And I am by no means a great offroad rider. In fact, since my leg injury, I’ve turned around on single track and real bad roads more than a few times. When my DR is fully loaded it’s a beast to pick up for me with the bad leg. All luggage usually is clipped off first. Hell I’m thinking of getting a trail jack to help lift it. I can’t imagine trying to lift up a Gold Wing several times in a day. I’m getting antsy now to ride
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The new Goldwimg could suck your dick while riding for all I care. Can’t see myself on one for any reason.