Forum: Ride reports
10-07-2011, 11:26 PM
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VERY well done, excellent choice of route,...
VERY well done, excellent choice of route, landscape, photography, top notch.
Photos below:
The first is a mining adit (horizontal entrance), with tailings spilling out of the entrance.
Next...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-09-2011, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
Ims
Hi -
I had lots of trouble with IMS tanks for the 07 510, three of them cracked and leaked on me, sometimes when I was off in a remote area.
IMS was very good about warranty, hopefully yours is...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-05-2011, 01:08 PM
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
03-23-2011, 10:30 PM
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Safe parking in Primm, NV???
Hey dudes -
Myself and a few fellow Canucks will be heading down to western NV / eastern Cali for a 2400 km dual sport tour, taking in the sights of Death Valley, J Tree, Imperial Dunes etc. ...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-06-2010, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
Safari tank
OK just got ahold of the large capacity Safari tank for my TE510, from www.justgastanks.com (http://www.justgastanks.com/) Its been a long wait! Stock tank is silly with only about 7 useable...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-06-2010, 09:42 PM
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Views: 89,562
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Forum: Thumpers
11-04-2010, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
Chain length
I have the stock chain, and change between 13/47 and 15/44 with lots of room on the adjusters. Those blocks seem to have lots of space to work with, which is handy.
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Forum: Thumpers
11-04-2010, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
Aqualine tanks??
OK a bit off topic but this is quite interesting - while grabbing the link above to the Husky Aqualine tank, I checked out the Aqualine tank for the Yamaha WR250R, as that bike has interested me. ...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-04-2010, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
Trials tire
The trials tire I have used is Mitas ET-01. I haven't tried the MT-43 yet. I picked the ET-01 because its a radial tire, but also DOT legal:
http://www.ityre.com/i/tyre/2119.jpg
I mount it...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-03-2010, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
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Forum: Thumpers
11-03-2010, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
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Forum: Thumpers
11-03-2010, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
Thread revival!
Quiet around here isn't it?? I guess this bike will never get to the 6,000 post count!
So I guess I should contribute some actual content, right? How about comparo between the 07 510 and 010...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-24-2010, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,832
510 vs WRR
I have a 2010 TE510, my last bike was an 07 TE 510 which I sold with about 22,000 km on it. Don't have any experience with WRR, though I like the look and "idea" of it.
Both my 510s have been...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-05-2010, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
Hey Rockitdoc -
Wow thats an old post you...
Hey Rockitdoc -
Wow thats an old post you dragged up there! I don't have that bike anymore, but I do have a 2010 TE 510 instead of the 07 510 in the quote.
Here is the new machine in street...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
07-14-2010, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,436
Continued ..
OK back to the story.
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Forum: Day Trippin'
07-14-2010, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,436
Hey bcnaturedoc -
I was just trying to...
Hey bcnaturedoc -
I was just trying to figure out where that photo is taken, is it near Seton Portage?
Or is it at Stave?
Hmmmm..
Edelweys - just get one you won't regret it!
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Forum: Day Trippin'
07-13-2010, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,436
Continued .....
The photo above shows tip-over number two. I thought I had made it free and clear of this gully, but right at the top my front wheel bounced off something and down I went. Oh well, second try. Up...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
07-13-2010, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,436
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Forum: Thumpers
06-15-2010, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 9,609
Packing
Hey BgDaddy -
IF you are doing some off-road, you may do well with GiantLoop: http://www.giantloopmoto.com/
That way you don't need a rack. These bags are based on having lightweight...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-16-2009, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 23,024
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Forum: Thumpers
12-02-2009, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 13,402
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Forum: Thumpers
12-02-2009, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 13,402
Camping
OK Bobzilla's here I can't resist! (hey man!)
This one from the same trip, in the middle of 20 miles of snarly sandy quad trail in S Utah. Bobzilla towards the back in yellow, his bike is behind...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-21-2009, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 695
Views: 89,562
Te 510
Hey redpillar -
Greetings to a fellow BCer.
I have an 07 510 and use it for commuting, adventure riding (rough off-road tours), and the odd bit of technical trails. Don't have a KTM so...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-19-2009, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 14,556
Yeah!
This is the kind of ride report I like - backcountry rough riding with camping mixed in. Good job on the trip report.
Did you have to follow much pavement or could you keep to the rough dirt for...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-18-2009, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 8,731
More please........
Looking forward to it!
Don't suppose you have a map showing your route you can post to this thread? Would love to see it.
Also, what time of year was this?
Cheers!
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Forum: Ride reports
10-13-2009, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,701
Tracks
Perfect! Thats what I was looking for.
Our routes pretty similar on the S side after Cameron. I think you guys took a better route between your crossing near Lee's Ferry and Cameron, we were off...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-13-2009, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,701
Good work!
Hey Crawdaddy and Strega:
Good job getting this done. Don't worry about the pics too much, you dont have to be a journalist, just a rider is OK! Having said this I like your TR
Would you...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-06-2009, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,500
Touring gear
I also have some real info - not as graphic as the above post though! (Glad you were OK cornfed)
My own gear choice pretty well comes down to what you are thinking about:
1. MX Style off-road...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-26-2009, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 374
Parkin' in Vegas
Hello Advriders -
Some of my fellow Canucks and I are looking at a big offroad tour down Nevada / Arizona / Utah way in April this year:
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Forum: Ride reports
11-17-2008, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,274
Rock art
Good job! Keep it up please please :lurk
Especially interested in the rock art photos. I was at a rock art site up here in Canada just last weekend and many of the icons / images that are on...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-14-2008, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 244
Views: 37,374
Pony express
Hey Cannon - cool report I really enjoy the history side of things.
Here is some of the Nevada portion of the Pony Express:
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Forum: GPS Tracks - West & PNW
11-11-2008, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,414
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Forum: GPS Tracks - West & PNW
11-09-2008, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,414
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Forum: Ride reports
11-03-2008, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,099
Luck!
Good luck idahojoe! Stay safe.
Brian
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Forum: Ride reports
08-12-2008, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,099
The end!
Thanks for all the nice words, guys.
I would do it again in an instant. There is something very "freeing" about a motorcycle tour, I guess its just the fantasy that you will just keep going and...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-10-2008, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,099
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Forum: Ride reports
08-10-2008, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,099
Day 13 and the end.
April 5. Toroweap to Fallon, Nevada, via multiple wives central.
Morning came and we threw our gear onto our bikes for the run to the pavement, then back to the truck. I had hoped we would...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-10-2008, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,099
Day 12!!!!
Day 12. April 4. Hidden Canyon to Toroweap Point. Grand Canyon posing. The end of the ride (mostly).
Morning after a very windy night. I picked up the charred rocks around the camp...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-10-2008, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,099
Hey Sid!
Yes the SPOT worked very well,...
Hey Sid!
Yes the SPOT worked very well, within the limits of a GPS unit and a satellite transmitter. When using it, I need to keep in mind the fact that (1) it needs a clear view of the sky; and...
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