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  1. Brian McVickers

    Ditchhitch

    Can you explain this further?
  2. Brian McVickers

    Defender 110 for Sale

    Hi, Sounds like a great 110. Please include: Location Price Pictures Thanks!
  3. Brian McVickers

    Dual Sport Desert Daze, Tucson AZ, Feb 25-28

    Is anyone here planning on attending this dual sport event in Tucson? http://www.dualsportdesertdaze.com/ :bike_rider::bike_rider::bike_rider:
  4. Brian McVickers

    Aluminum or Steel Gas Tank Skid??

    I have the aluminum skid from Columbia Overland on my 2001 DII. It's beefy 1/4 inch plate and installs easily. Brian
  5. Brian McVickers

    Rear winch?

    I have always like the idea of having a rear mounted winch. Aside from the weight I think the biggest issue is mounting it.
  6. Brian McVickers

    Toyo Open Country Mud Terrain E Rated

    I have had the Toyo Open Country ATs for about a year and have been very pleased with them. You'll notice a smooth quiet ride even with the MTs and most likely never have any balancing issues because of the way the Toyos are constructed with a multi-chambered mold. Come to think of it I have...
  7. Brian McVickers

    Hepco & Becker and Andy Strapz Luggage Solution

    Thanks! I'm also installing a set of Hepco & Becker engine guards / crash bars that I sourced through Chris at Eurotech Motor Sports. I'll cover the installation of those as well. Brian
  8. Brian McVickers

    Hepco & Becker and Andy Strapz Luggage Solution

    Yes, That is my plan now is to ride the bike to the Overland Expo.:bike_rider:
  9. Brian McVickers

    Hepco & Becker and Andy Strapz Luggage Solution

    Thanks Chris, I think that it was a bit before its time, the US market was not very excited about the Enduro styling of this bike back in the late 80s so it never took hold. Brian
  10. Brian McVickers

    My new expo/adv steed

    I have been running the Dunlop D606 front and rear tires for the last couple months and about 3,000 miles. They have proven very comfortable on the street and highway up to 90mph or so however I believe they are speed rated up to 80mph only.... I try to not go past 75 on the hwy. They have also...
  11. Brian McVickers

    Hepco & Becker and Andy Strapz Luggage Solution

    Here are some addition al photos of the entire setup: There will be more than enough room for extended travel with a total of 92L of available storage space!
  12. Brian McVickers

    Hepco & Becker and Andy Strapz Luggage Solution

    Hepco & Becker Pannier Racks After the top box was installed it was time to tackle the installation of the HB Pannier Racks. It's a simple project but some care should be taken lay everything out first to make sure you have it right since the instructions only come in German. There are two...
  13. Brian McVickers

    Hepco & Becker and Andy Strapz Luggage Solution

    Here are some additional pictures of the HB Gobi Top Case:
  14. Brian McVickers

    Hepco & Becker and Andy Strapz Luggage Solution

    My 1988 Honda NX650 had only a factory luggage rack and a short list of appropriate aftermarket parts considering it was only offered for two years here in the United States, '88 and '89. Wanting to develop the bike into a functional platform for extended travel I began to search for luggage...
  15. Brian McVickers

    DII Spark Plugs and Wires - ???

    I'm not too sure Bill. I would recommend calling Champion and asking them what they which plug is correct. You could also get the number off one of your existing plugs, tell them what it is and ask what the equivelent is. Champion was great and easy to talk to when I called to verify mine. Brian
  16. Brian McVickers

    Grasshopper's DII Build

    What springs are you running in the back? How are they handling your new rear bumper, both empty and loaded with cargo in the back and two full jerry cans on the swing out, ?
  17. Brian McVickers

    Grasshopper's DII Build

    For spark plugs just use the Champion stock spec plugs. Not worth messing about with any aftermarket wizbang plugs. I have a thread about it here somewhere and I list the Champion plug number. You can go the dealer and get the plugs for $12 each or go to NAPA and get the same plug for $3 each...
  18. Brian McVickers

    Icelandic Hilux Build

    Thanks for sharing Jsnow. :victory:
  19. Brian McVickers

    Fender Mounted Axe and Shovel on JK? Your vote counts!

    Mike, 1 - If you are putting the spare tire on the roof -- How will you get to it? How will you deploy the tent? How tall will that make the rig? 2 - Considering you are removing the spare tire carrier contraption -- There is nice open space on the shell on either side of the rear window. The...
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