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  1. Brian McVickers

    Repairing Plastic Fairings ??

    Hi, My '88 NX650 has a cracked mounting tab on the back of the front fairing which casuses a bit of a rattle and the fairing to not be 100% secure. How can I tell what type of plastic the fairings are made of? ABS, PVC, Vinyl? Once I determine the material how can I fix it? Gluing, Epoxy...
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    ExPo Welcomes All Terrain Warriors as Title Sponsor

    Expedition Portal is pleased to announce All Terrain Warriors as the Title Sponsor of our Mitsubishi Heavy Truck section. Based in Queensland Australia All Terrain Warriors Specializes in 4x4 heavy vehicles for a wide range of applications such as mining, military, eco tourism and expedition...
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    McVick's NX650!

    Here it is! A 1988 Honda NX650! Single cylinder, air cooled, 4-stroke, 644cc engine with dual exhaust. 86" long, 35" wide, 48" tall with a seat height of 34" and a wheel base of 56". Front suspension travel is 8.7". Rear suspension travel is 7.7" Curb weight is 370 pounds with 4 gallons of...
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    Looking for commercial UHF radios

    Hi, my wife Amy is looking for four commercial UHF radios to be used indoors and out. The application will be providing a communications solution for a high school program. Does anyone have any recommendations for radios or where to source them. Working used radios are a perfectly good solution...
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    iPhone Armor!

    Otter Box has developed an extremely ruggedized case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. I've had my phone for almost a month now and I must admit to babying it from any harm. I had found the Otter Box case on their website and I've been using thier Defender case for a little more than a week now. It...
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    Our new GSI Outdoor / Pelican base camp kitchen!

    After years of fumbling about with cheap inferior camp kitchen products we decided to try our best at doing it right! We've customized our own solution we think will work along with a few minor evolutions no doubt. We started with the GSI Outdoor Pinnacle Camper as a self contained cook and...
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    Bug Out Bagz Bill Burke edition - a close up look

    A few weeks ago I got a new ditch bag, the Bill Burke Edition Bug Out Bagz. The first thing i did was take absolutely everything out of the bag, eliminate any unnecessary packaging and reorganize it to my own preferences including a few additions to the gear list. I must say that one of the...
  8. Brian McVickers

    Help finding the right Pin

    Hi, I am looking for a quick release pin, can anyone help me find what I'm searching for? Requirements: 1/2" diameter, 2" possibly 2.5 or 3" long, inexpensive = <$10. Application: it will be replacing a regular 1/2" bolt which passes through a few holes and connect so a free nut on the...
  9. Brian McVickers

    Two-Burner Backpacking Stoves

    I'm curious to find a lightweight and compact two-burner backpacking stove. Any Suggestions? Does anyone have any experience with either of these Colemans? I'm focused on weight and space, so a traditional two-burner camping box stove is not the answer. Thanks Brian
  10. Brian McVickers

    Yet another Compact Digital Camera Decision Thread!

    Which of these would you choose? http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_sd890is%2Coly_fe370%2Coly_stylus1050%2Cpanasonic_dmcfs15&show=all scroll down a bit on the page, the top is blank. Thanks Brian
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    McVickers Family Adventure Team Memorial Day Weekend AZ Backcountry Adventure!

    I looked, but all of the short thread titles were already taken! After hearing about Tim's, SOAZ, trip from Phoenix to Prescott on dirt roads I realized that I have heard of the Senator Highway several times but I had never explored it. So we spent Saturday night through Monday exploring 75...
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    McVick’s Land Rover DII

    With several recent modifications and planned additions to the vehicle it is time for a thread. Many of these projects are on their second or third rendition as I am constantly, but slowly, working to make the vehicle perfect for our family. First off I'll introduce our Jeep the DII replaced...
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    Camp Jeep cancelled for 2009

    Detours happen and the trail to Camp Jeep® will have to be bypassed this year. Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 1:10pm Camp Jeep®, which began in 1994, has always been THE event where Jeep® 4x4 owners get together for outdoor activities, music, and most importantly, some great four-wheel drive...
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    Overland Training's Expedition Woman Course!

    Overland Training's first Expedition Woman course lead and instructed by Kristina Hall was held last week in northern Arizona near the beautiful red mountains of Sedona! The three-day course provided its five students with instruction and experience in Overland Essentials, from basic trail...
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    INLAND ROVERS Sponsors Expedition Portal

    The Expedition Portal team would like to give a big thanks to INLAND ROVERS for becoming a Title Sponsor of ExPo; supporting and helping to make our online community possible! www.inlandrovers.com INLAND ROVERS opened for business in early 2003 and quickly became Southern California's best...
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    DII Owners Rejoice. It's the ABS Amigo!

    Say Adios to the Three Amigos! A new product has been developed by RSW Solutions and is now available to consumers. The ABS Amigo communicates directly with the vehicles ABS system and allows for DIY diagnosis. Most DII owners know their dashboard has three lights that when all illuminated...
  17. Brian McVickers

    Identify this Backpack

    Hi, Does anyone know anything about the maker of this backpack. I think the name of the brand is PRON but every time I try a Google search I just get a bunch of ..... yep, you guessed it. Anyone know of the brand and the quality of the packs and where to source them? I believe they are popular...
  18. Brian McVickers

    Looking for a 12v motor repair shop in Phoenix AZ area

    Does anyone know of a 12v motor repair shop in Phoenix? I just need them to connect one of the copper coils in a winch motor to one of the stud terminals. Thanks Brian
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    Thoughts and Recommendations

    Hi, My stepfather has an older Jeep Wrangler, 1997 maybe. He uses it for light exploration and has done very light mods to it: winch and bumper, jerry can holder, sliders, small OME lift and 31 inch tires. He is wanting to add a locker to provide more safety and capability, I think it would be...
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    Repairing a broken WARN XD9000 winch terminal stud

    Hi everyone! In taking off my Warn XD9000 the other day, one of the studs on the motor casing was broken off. There are three studs protruding from the casing, "A", "F-1" and "F-2". The "F-2" stud bolt broke off about three quarters of the way down so there is now only a small stub sticking...
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