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Forum: Equipment 05-19-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,790
Posted By Dusty Boots
Pack the rain gear, as 'waterproof gear'...

Pack the rain gear, as 'waterproof gear' mysteriously becomes porous when you need it most.
Besides keeping you dry on the bike, you can wear it off bike and don it if you get cool/chilled wjile...
Forum: Equipment 05-09-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 180
Posted By Dusty Boots
Try - here...

Try - here (http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/flex-pant-liner-men-and-women-sizes/part/TOUR-FLEX-PANTLINER).
Forum: The Garage 03-27-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By Dusty Boots
This vehicle of your's must be dual fuel.(?) ...

This vehicle of your's must be dual fuel.(?)

I bought a 87 Dodge Maxi Mini School bus in 93 to haul my 6 girls and all our camping gear, coolers, bikes etc around., after I pulled out the last 3...
Forum: Americas 03-22-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By Dusty Boots
"Basic" GPS won't accept custom routes, you have...

"Basic" GPS won't accept custom routes, you have to get a higher priced unit to do that. When looking at a prospective GPS that has most of the features you want, go to the manufacturer's website and...
Forum: Americas 03-21-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By Dusty Boots
I think you better re-think either your...

I think you better re-think either your destination, or your time frame. If you could do it in the 3 weeks, camping all/most of the way, you sure won't be seeing much as you'll be too busy riding to...
Forum: Americas 03-21-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By Dusty Boots
National Forest Campgrounds...

National Forest Campgrounds (http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/list/nflist.htm), or A.C.E. campgrounds (http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/) are my preferred campgrounds. A lot cheaper than the...
Forum: Equipment 03-14-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By Dusty Boots
The Tour Master Solution WP 2 boots...

The Tour Master Solution WP 2 boots (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/900/35780/ITEM/Tour-Master-Solution-WP-2-0-Road-Boots.aspx) should be a very good waterproof boot that should also be...
Forum: Equipment 03-14-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,138
Posted By Dusty Boots
I've had great service from my (black) Tour...

I've had great service from my (black) Tour Master Venture Air mesh pants these past 4 years/1000,000 miles! :clap


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6040/6308937136_6d6c82d481_t.jpg...
Forum: Ride reports 03-02-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 520
Views: 184,457
Posted By Dusty Boots
A Kick Ass Ride Report! .... Thanks for taking...

A Kick Ass Ride Report! .... Thanks for taking the time and effort to share your experiences, both inner and outer! :thumbup


Dusty
Forum: Equipment 02-17-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,746
Posted By Dusty Boots
Same Church, different pew Exped Synmat 9...

Same Church, different pew

Exped Synmat 9 Punp DLX (http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91306) = 3 1/2"T x 78"L x 26"W of decadence! :clap

The ThermaRests were 'ok' when I was a...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-24-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7,211
Views: 2,188,814
Posted By Dusty Boots
Not to worry, as I have the underside of the...

Not to worry, as I have the underside of the trunk lid reinforced with a set of these (http://rudysproducts.com/Store/TL5.html).

Really stiffens up the lid and helps to prevent the lid from...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-24-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7,211
Views: 2,188,814
Posted By Dusty Boots
92 Aspencade - Picked this one up in late Nov/07...

92 Aspencade - Picked this one up in late Nov/07 with just 20,396km on it. Rode it for 1 day before the snows came and stored it

Seller's 'For Sale' photo

...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-24-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 27,592
Posted By Dusty Boots
Yellowstone Lake ...

Yellowstone Lake


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3583/3667686861_dd09517f22_o.jpg



Galena Summit, ID
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-24-2013, 02:37 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 67,069
Posted By Dusty Boots
Very small roadside Chapel, on 620, between...

Very small roadside Chapel, on 620, between Apsley and Coe Hill (http://goo.gl/maps/m9Z1x), ON.



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7119/7408052832_129f63b973_c.jpg

...
Forum: Canada 01-14-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,181
Posted By Dusty Boots
Had an IT when the 175s 1st came out (77?) I had...

Had an IT when the 175s 1st came out (77?) I had rode the 465 and the 400, but I felt they were too heavy
It ran pretty strong but then I noticed I had to lay on the tank to hit 120kph WTF! I...
Forum: Canada 01-14-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,250
Posted By Dusty Boots
You omitted one important thing for trip planning ......

You never mentioned your choice of accommodations for this trip. :ear
Hotel/motels, camping, or a bit of both?
Huge price difference between the two, when staying in Canada! :eek1
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-12-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Dusty Boots
Your main stumbling block of when to ride, is if...

Your main stumbling block of when to ride, is if you are wanting to ride The-Going-To-The-Sun Road in Glacier NP!

I have been thwarted in riding it twice in recent years, due to them still plowing...
Forum: Equipment 01-11-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,714
Posted By Dusty Boots
Get a sheep skin pelt and put some money towards...

Get a sheep skin pelt and put some money towards some grip heaters and a heated jacket liner! What happens if you don't like the seat, or find it uncomfortable?
The sheepskin pelt will keep your...
Forum: Americas 01-11-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,570
Posted By Dusty Boots
:lol3 Ya, right! You should try it some year!! ...

:lol3 Ya, right! You should try it some year!! It costs me $18+ to fillup, .... never mind campground, food etc :huh
Forum: Americas 01-11-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,570
Posted By Dusty Boots
Should be enough if camping ..... not enough...

Should be enough if camping ..... not enough if motelling it, based at an average of $65/night ($11,895) plus food, plus gas, plus tires/repairs etc.
Got to look at the whole picture for cost....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-10-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 26,128
Posted By Dusty Boots
Here's how I teach new (and not so new) riders of...

Here's how I teach new (and not so new) riders of my riding group the basic real world application of counter steering.
Most of them know about the Theory of counter steering, but not the real world...
Forum: Americas 01-10-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,245
Posted By Dusty Boots
2 bits of advice 1) - expect costs to be...

2 bits of advice


1) - expect costs to be at least $50/day, even if camping, doing your own cooking and running an economical bike. :deal

2) - keep off the slabs.! Discover the Real...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-09-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3,227
Views: 687,531
Posted By Dusty Boots
SR 23, ND. ...

SR 23, ND.


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6266313499_b928ab5e49_o.jpg
Forum: Americas 01-09-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,570
Posted By Dusty Boots
In planning for my 3 month tour, I budgeted...

In planning for my 3 month tour, I budgeted roughly $15/night camping, $25/day food and $35/day fuel = $75/day.
Depending on your and your bike's 'appetite', you can shave $15/day off of that. My...
Forum: Canada 01-08-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,894
Posted By Dusty Boots
:huh I have tried this 'secret method' several...

:huh I have tried this 'secret method' several times (RBC Visa & BMO MC) and never had any luck, so I usually just pay cash :huh
Forum: Americas 01-05-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By Dusty Boots
.... and a whole lot cheaper than hotels/motels...

.... and a whole lot cheaper than hotels/motels

This slideshow (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dusty-boots/sets/72157620571076170/show/) shows a fair amount of the route/sights I outlined above
Forum: Americas 01-05-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By Dusty Boots
With your planned return route, you're missing...

With your planned return route, you're missing out on some of the top roads in North America.

You didn't mention whether you are camping, or not, so my Pointer stops are at campgrounds on this...
Forum: Americas 01-05-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,570
Posted By Dusty Boots
I went 'walkabout' for over 3 months, in 2011 and...

I went 'walkabout' for over 3 months, in 2011 and put on over 21,000 miles. (July 1 - Oct 6)
Out of that, I held up in a motel for a total of 5 nights. The rest of the time I camped at Forest...
Forum: Americas 01-01-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 654
Posted By Dusty Boots
There is a free campground in Columbus...

There is a free campground in Columbus (http://www.motocampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2532), on the banks of the Yellowstone River.
MT 78 is a great ride but make sure you have enough gas to...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-01-2013, 03:01 AM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 475,770
Posted By Dusty Boots
SD 44 ...

SD 44



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7106/8161459817_c3acfccfe6_c.jpg
Forum: Americas 12-31-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 654
Posted By Dusty Boots
Here's what I would suggest. The Route: - ...

Here's what I would suggest.

The Route: - http://goo.gl/maps/zbhmi

Once you finish playing on the Beartooth, head down along the Chief Joseph, to Cody. Then head west along Hwy 14/16/20 to...
Forum: Americas 12-26-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By Dusty Boots
I've ridden the areas you mention and my vote is...

I've ridden the areas you mention and my vote is to ride to the Black Hills and be prepared to be amazed! :clap

It's only 8 1/2 hrs to Rapid City (http://goo.gl/maps/H1sCb), by going SW and then...
Forum: Equipment 12-25-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 806
Posted By Dusty Boots
I used to take a half decent Canon (with tube...

I used to take a half decent Canon (with tube extension and Polarizer) with me on trips, but found that it was a hassle to get out of the tankbag for shots while riding. Anything that makes it a...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-25-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 2,903
Views: 392,399
Posted By Dusty Boots
Bridge by Bald River Falls, near Tellico Plains,...

Bridge by Bald River Falls, near Tellico Plains, TN


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7360920004_f9c7ac4b3d_b.jpg


The Mighty Mack, Mackinaw, MI

...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-25-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 16,214
Posted By Dusty Boots
Rice Lake, Harwood, ON....

Rice Lake, Harwood, ON. (http://goo.gl/maps/7s9MI)



http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8194976102_46327b7ec4_b.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-23-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 16,214
Posted By Dusty Boots
Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos, BC. As seen from Anarchist...

Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos, BC. As seen from Anarchist MT, on the Crowsnest HWY (http://goo.gl/maps/TvKbA)



http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3003/2538337115_f9d60b2256_z.jpg?zz=1...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-23-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 16,214
Posted By Dusty Boots
Diablo Lake - WA SR 20 - North Cascades HWY...

Diablo Lake - WA SR 20 - North Cascades HWY (http://goo.gl/maps/YlSnt)




http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1008/1317780283_d1ca661853_z.jpg?zz=1...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-23-2012, 05:59 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 16,214
Posted By Dusty Boots
UT 95 - Dirty Devil River @ Glen Canyon...

UT 95 - Dirty Devil River @ Glen Canyon (http://goo.gl/maps/c0g0r)


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2506/4008441181_e47120dae6_o.jpg



Dusty
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-23-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 3,227
Views: 687,531
Posted By Dusty Boots
UT SR 24 (http://goo.gl/maps/a2fvg) ...

UT SR 24 (http://goo.gl/maps/a2fvg)


http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4033/4209037676_f2b4a26db3_o.jpg




Dusty
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-22-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3,227
Views: 687,531
Posted By Dusty Boots
US 16/14 between Sheridan and Gillette, WY ...

US 16/14 between Sheridan and Gillette, WY



http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6162/6267023332_4260e65302_b.jpg



NOT always so lonely! :D
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