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Forum: Alaska 05-29-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 811
Posted By richardak
Homer and Seward and skip Anchorage....:hide

Homer and Seward and skip Anchorage....:hide
Forum: Alaska 04-15-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,319
Posted By richardak
I've managed to get out everyday and burn through...

I've managed to get out everyday and burn through a couple of tanks of gas over the past week (on three wheels). Most of the main roads in Fairbanks are pretty clear though the smaller roads are...
Forum: Alaska 04-10-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,297
Posted By richardak
Have fun on the Watson Lake --> Ross River leg,...

Have fun on the Watson Lake --> Ross River leg, the rest may be pretty boring...
Forum: Alaska 04-10-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,073
Posted By richardak
More geocachers! Anytime we're on a trip, that is...

More geocachers! Anytime we're on a trip, that is one of our favorite activities.:clap
Forum: Alaska 04-09-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,715
Posted By richardak
Any pictures of the hacked R100R around? Have you...

Any pictures of the hacked R100R around? Have you gotten it on the road yet?
Forum: Alaska 04-09-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By richardak
I'm registered as well but haven't sent in any...

I'm registered as well but haven't sent in any shots yet....
Forum: Hacks 02-22-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,467
Posted By richardak
Thanks for the video links. Those are both Cozy...

Thanks for the video links. Those are both Cozy sidecars (Rocket and Euro) which are almost sold as a dealer installed accessory in the U.S. There is a site http://www.cyclesidecar.com/, that has the...
Forum: Alaska 02-13-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,192
Posted By richardak
It's great to hear that your are mending and...

It's great to hear that your are mending and finally back home.

From one cancer survivor to another....
Forum: Alaska 02-11-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 9,854
Posted By richardak
I've been having a great time getting out and...

I've been having a great time getting out and about Fairbanks. Not to far or fast for me yet just a lot of running around on local roads. The ice on the roads isn't as bad as it was but I'm still...
Forum: Alaska 02-07-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,072
Posted By richardak
I would second the above comment from Solarmoose....

I would second the above comment from Solarmoose. From Alaska, it is only about 3 days to get past Prince Rupert and only 5 to the west coast and I'm no speed demon or iron-butt type of rider. Plus,...
Forum: Hacks 02-07-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5,228
Views: 1,786,476
Posted By richardak
RT airhead w/Cozy

I only have about 150 miles on it so far but handling is fine. The steering is heavy as you might have guessed but not enough to make me want to change anything. Some had concerns that the car would...
Forum: Hacks 02-05-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5,228
Views: 1,786,476
Posted By richardak
Hi Bob, Not getting too many miles in right...

Hi Bob,

Not getting too many miles in right now as I don't want to commute in the dark, on ice, in the fog, etc. until I get more experience in. So now, still stuck to weekends for now....
Forum: Hacks 02-05-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5,228
Views: 1,786,476
Posted By richardak
Airhead w/Cozy

This was my first venture out of the garage on 01-01-13 and I couldn't get up the driveway. Now with studded tires, no problem.

The sidecar is a Cozy Rocket sidecar that I found locally on CL here...
Forum: Alaska 02-02-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,237
Posted By richardak
Four nights in Canada. 1: Destruction Bay 2:...

Four nights in Canada.
1: Destruction Bay
2: north end of the Cassiar
3: south end of the Cassiar
4: 150 miles south of Prince George
The next evening I was in central WA.
Forum: Alaska 02-01-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,237
Posted By richardak
Last summer, it took me about 7 days on the road...

Last summer, it took me about 7 days on the road at a fairly leisurely pace (400 - 500 miles per day). Fairbanks to Stockton along the Cassiar, central WA, the I5 through OR and CA on my 30 year old...
Forum: Alaska 01-13-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 16,329
Posted By richardak
Can't make it this year either... How to...

Can't make it this year either...

How to post:
1. Copy these instructions along with the most current list of names.
2. Hit "New Reply" button (no, not the "quote" button).
3. Paste your copy....
Forum: Alaska 01-10-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 16,329
Posted By richardak
How to post: 1. Copy these instructions along...

How to post:
1. Copy these instructions along with the most current list of names.
2. Hit "New Reply" button (no, not the "quote" button).
3. Paste your copy.
4. Add the next number and your...
Forum: Alaska 01-09-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,783
Posted By richardak
Much of the ice road is a Rolagon trail and...

Much of the ice road is a Rolagon trail and groups in Barrow, such as the native corporations, put in a ice road to intercept the Rolagon trail that was put in to support exploration and drilling...
Forum: Alaska 01-09-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,783
Posted By richardak
I hear that an ice road will be put in this...

I hear that an ice road will be put in this winter into Barrow as folks are already planning on bringing in some new vehicles. BTW, the road is made of ice but is not necessarily built on sea ice. In...
Forum: Alaska 01-08-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 9,854
Posted By richardak
And people called me crazy for putting Heidenau...

And people called me crazy for putting Heidenau K60's on my RT....
Forum: Alaska 01-07-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By richardak
I wish kick starters were still available but I...

I wish kick starters were still available but I have never heard of any made since the mid-80's. There is an R1200C with a sidecar running around most of the year owned by the former Beemer salesman...
Forum: Alaska 01-07-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By richardak
Now George rides his Royal Enfield hack but less...

Now George rides his Royal Enfield hack but less in the winter than he used to. And still has the dog.
Forum: Alaska 01-06-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By richardak
Not many places with pavement showing at this...

Not many places with pavement showing at this time of year. I did enjoy rapid stops on the snow. The front brake is pretty effective with the K60 but not much help from the sport bike tire on the...
Forum: Alaska 01-05-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By richardak
I borrowed a trailer to get the rig out of the...

I borrowed a trailer to get the rig out of the driveway down to a parking lot. After a couple of hours of right turns, left turns, figure 8's, etc. I headed down the road for a test run. Things went...
Forum: Alaska 01-04-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By richardak
I was looking at the HippoHands but I've ridden...

I was looking at the HippoHands but I've ridden to about 15F and haven't had too much of a problem with cold hands, yet. I rode to Anchorage last Spring and it snowed for the first 150 miles and...
Forum: Alaska 01-04-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By richardak
With the sport bike rear tire, I can't even make...

With the sport bike rear tire, I can't even make it out of the driveway. I am hauling it to a parking lot tomorrow for some practice and testing. I think I have it aligned pretty well. I'll bring...
Forum: Alaska 01-03-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By richardak
I went the other way last July and ended up...

I went the other way last July and ended up bringing two sets of riding gear. Option 2 from Fairbanks to Prince George and something close to option 1 from southern BC to Calif. It was kind of a...
Forum: Alaska 01-03-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By richardak
I don't know if I'll make it down to south...

I don't know if I'll make it down to south central this winter as I still have to learn how to ride it. Next summer though...



Yep, I've been looking for a sidecar for a couple of years and I...
Forum: Hacks 01-03-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,663
Posted By richardak
I just ordered the IRC TR-1 rear tire from a...

I just ordered the IRC TR-1 rear tire from a local shop. They had never heard the term "trials tire" and just had me look through their catalog to find something. Thank you for the confirmation that...
Forum: Hacks 01-03-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,663
Posted By richardak
The folks at DMC suggested I look for a trials...

The folks at DMC suggested I look for a trials tire but I wasn't sure whether they could be studded. I just got the rig together last Monday so I've just started looking for suitable tires....
Forum: Hacks 01-03-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,663
Posted By richardak
I haven't given much thought to the rear wheel...

I haven't given much thought to the rear wheel besides looking for a more aggressive tread and now looking at studding options. The older airheads use a double sided swing arm so there isn't much...
Forum: Alaska 01-02-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By richardak
Airhead hacked

I finally got the Cozy sidecar attached to my '83 R100RT but couldn't get it out of the driveway. The +31F temperature last Monday made the driveway pretty slick.

Is there anyone in the Interior...
Forum: Hacks 01-02-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,663
Posted By richardak
I have my rig almost done! It is a Cozy sidecar...

I have my rig almost done! It is a Cozy sidecar attached to my '83 R100RT. The subframe and all mounting hardware either made by or modified by DMC, thanks to Jay! and his crew. I just got it...
Forum: Alaska 12-14-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,192
Posted By richardak
I'm sorry to hear about this and the hospital may...

I'm sorry to hear about this and the hospital may be a miserable place to spend the holidays. I don't get over here that often. I hope you survive the miserable food and limited freedom but from what...
Forum: Alaska 09-28-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,080
Posted By richardak
Done... So far the only thing I have ever...

Done...

So far the only thing I have ever used my FB login for....
Forum: Alaska 09-24-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,237
Posted By richardak
Your route looks almost exactly the same as my...

Your route looks almost exactly the same as my ride this last July on my old airhead. Except I started from Fairbanks and ended up in Santa Cruz. The round trip took less than a month with about 6...
Forum: Alaska 09-24-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By richardak
About 10 showed up at College Coffeehouse and...

About 10 showed up at College Coffeehouse and seven of us went to Hilltop, as decided by George. The had a really small selection of pie....
...
Forum: Alaska 09-18-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By richardak
Thanks for posting pictures. I was barely able to...

Thanks for posting pictures. I was barely able to move on Sunday due to the Equinox marathon on Saturday. But if there is another ride next week....
Forum: Alaska 08-06-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,019
Posted By richardak
My bike came with the same top box (without...

My bike came with the same top box (without speakers) but the latches are on the front where your hinges are. The same latches that are on my BMW cases....
Forum: Alaska 06-11-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 986
Posted By richardak
What's 30 College Place? Safeway?

What's 30 College Place? Safeway?
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