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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-29-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,505
Posted By 2handedSpey
It's been 9 months since my crash. I can almost...

It's been 9 months since my crash. I can almost walk without pain. I am also starting to jog again.

I was blessed with some of the most professional, caring, genuinely concerned medical...
Forum: Ride reports 04-29-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 28,945
Posted By 2handedSpey
X2 AppleJam, I brought the Flyrod on our...

X2


AppleJam, I brought the Flyrod on our obcdr last summer. But, as it is said, not everyone who starts the obcdr will finish. I was a casualty on day 3 :( I still need to finish this ride -...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-18-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 17,099
Posted By 2handedSpey
Weeeeeeee! The thing about...

Weeeeeeee!



The thing about professionals (above) is the fact they dont need helmets, or boots, or pants, or chest protectors, or gloves, or skills, or common sense. Just a batch of kickass...
Forum: Face plant 12-19-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,231
Posted By 2handedSpey
So sorry. My condolences to friends &...

So sorry.



My condolences to friends & family.
Forum: Face plant 12-18-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,297
Posted By 2handedSpey
Buy better mx boots, ASAP! AlpineStar 10,...

Buy better mx boots, ASAP!


AlpineStar 10, gearne 12, sidi crossfires etc. your novice riding skills plus a fat pig KLR could really mess up walking for a while.:freaky
Forum: Face plant 12-18-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 40,409
Posted By 2handedSpey
6 month update...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19759352#post19759352


It's been 6 months since my shattered ankle/KLR trip.

I am still doing PT 2 x week. I walk nearly every evening with my dog...
Forum: Face plant 11-13-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,572
Posted By 2handedSpey
My advice? Close this thread and ask that...

My advice?


Close this thread and ask that the mods simply remove it. You've had your advice now close 'er up and get an attorney.

End of thread.
Forum: Face plant 10-05-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,859
Posted By 2handedSpey
90 days post surgery...

Much to the chagrin of my wife, co-workers & doctors, I rode the KLR in to work today. It's been exactly 90 days since my graphic icky shattered ankle. Numerous screws, rods, plates & bolts.

I had...
Forum: Face plant 10-05-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 42,181
Posted By 2handedSpey
:)

:)
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-02-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 21,105
Views: 4,532,572
Posted By 2handedSpey
I must be the only KLr rider because a pinky, or...

I must be the only KLr rider because a pinky, or just two fingers isn't going to do squat.

It's heavy and has "sluggish" braking. There is no way a pinky or two fingers is going to slow the pig...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-30-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21,105
Views: 4,532,572
Posted By 2handedSpey
1. You have an absurd potty mouth Geshhh ...

1. You have an absurd potty mouth
Geshhh




:norton
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-30-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,197
Posted By 2handedSpey
Why? For the record, the OP called someone...

Why?

For the record, the OP called someone a motherfucker in the thread title - Who has the arrogant self-aggrandizing personality to do that? .... Because she failed a class?

I would LOVE to...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 09-28-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 17,597
Posted By 2handedSpey
No doubt. I've never seen so many Internet tough...

No doubt. I've never seen so many Internet tough guys plop to one thread so easily & quickly.

As a business owner myself who HAD to dissolve a business partnership, I know exactly how this goes....
Forum: Equipment 09-26-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,314
Posted By 2handedSpey
Acerbis Cosmo body system. 100% saved my...

Acerbis Cosmo body system.

100% saved my bacon.

:freaky
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-24-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,198
Posted By 2handedSpey
:cry That wasn't nice...

:cry
That wasn't nice...
Forum: Face plant 09-24-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 42,181
Posted By 2handedSpey
Diesel, it's been three months to the day for me....

Diesel, it's been three months to the day for me. You are an inspiration to me. Keep it up buddy. Remember, more will be revealed.

Keep the faith.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-24-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,777
Posted By 2handedSpey
X5 million! Prius, Volvos and Subaru...

X5 million!

Prius, Volvos and Subaru wagons..... Wtf, YOU ARE NOT THE SELF APPOINTED PACE CAR!

Why these particular vehicles attract that "I'm a little better than you so I can go a little...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-23-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,197
Posted By 2handedSpey
Well, I applaud the OP for admitting her failure...

Well, I applaud the OP for admitting her failure in public. We learn from our mistakes and admitting them is the key.

Funny, when I took my MSFclass, nearly 40% of the class failed. Yep. Failed....
Forum: Thumpers 09-23-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,614
Posted By 2handedSpey
Hear hear! Or is it here here?!?! ...

Hear hear!

Or is it here here?!?!



In all reality, the klr engine will last longer if you don't run it. If it gets too cold in the winter time, leave the bike in the garage. If the temp goes...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-14-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 21,105
Views: 4,532,572
Posted By 2handedSpey
really great, BTW ^^^

really great, BTW ^^^
Forum: Thumpers 09-14-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By 2handedSpey
I use a KLR Dash with risers and a ZG sport...

I use a KLR Dash with risers and a ZG sport tourer screen. Perfect, and I am 6'4":clap
Forum: Day Trippin' 09-13-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By 2handedSpey
Great RR. Very refreshing to read an actual RR...

Great RR. Very refreshing to read an actual RR from someone who seems well grounded and approachable.

I'm gonna second the zip ties thing too. Get some hose clamps, bailing wire AND zip ties at...
Forum: Thumpers 09-03-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,358
Posted By 2handedSpey
I'm sorry, I have just not seen ANY EVIDENCE...

I'm sorry, I have just not seen ANY EVIDENCE which indicates there is 50% catastrophic failure or even 100% of catastrophic failure of gen2 KLR's because of the "doo ordeal."

Gen1? Sure, it seems...
Forum: Thumpers 09-02-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,358
Posted By 2handedSpey
Gen 1 KLR, right? Although the spring is...

Gen 1 KLR, right?

Although the spring is loose, I do not know of one single gen2 KLR which has grenaded as a result of the "doo failure."

Guys opening up the panel to witness a loose tension...
Forum: Trip Planning 09-01-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,454
Posted By 2handedSpey
I gotta be honest, i read the article but did pay...

I gotta be honest, i read the article but did pay more attention to her bewbies!


Btw, I really like your articles/ blog. Thank you!
Forum: Trip Planning 09-01-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,454
Posted By 2handedSpey
The picture of the scientifically enhanced runner...

The picture of the scientifically enhanced runner is smokin!

Bravo:wink:
Forum: Trip Planning 08-30-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By 2handedSpey
we have always had great luck with these guys....

we have always had great luck with these guys. Apparently the owner is an ADV guy himself.

Nice people, actual real human beings.

...
Forum: Face plant 08-30-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 26,884
Posted By 2handedSpey
Fwiw & the grammar police... It's spelled...

Fwiw & the grammar police... It's spelled "Endo'd" which is short for "end over end." thank you Kaptain Kosmo from BMXaction cir. 1983.


Thank you. Feel free to Indoed all you want. I've said my...
Forum: Thumpers 08-29-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,596
Posted By 2handedSpey
Wha...? Really? I had much better opinions of the...

Wha...? Really? I had much better opinions of the D606. Coming from a metzler tourance to the D606 on a KLR was amazing in deep mud, deep water, snow, sand, dirt etc etc.

Fwiw, I thought it to be...
Forum: Trip Planning 08-28-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,535
Posted By 2handedSpey
Btw... I'm not sure how "practicing" and sleeping...

Btw... I'm not sure how "practicing" and sleeping on the hard floor at home will make you better at it when you go camping.
If anything, it just adds to more nights of poor sleep.

Try getting in...
Forum: Trip Planning 08-28-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,380
Posted By 2handedSpey
Well, a tent heater- heavy, fuel, heavy, stinky,...

Well, a tent heater- heavy, fuel, heavy, stinky, not practical.

Or, buy a better sleeping bag with a big Agnes sleep pad/system.
If you wanted to do it on the cheap, buy fleece sleeping bag...
Forum: Face plant 08-27-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 26,884
Posted By 2handedSpey
Thanks for the update. Guess none of us figured...

Thanks for the update. Guess none of us figured that out.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-26-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,166
Posted By 2handedSpey
Geeesh... Great! I have to tell you, this...

Geeesh... Great!

I have to tell you, this section in June, after four days of monsoon rain looked MUCH different. Dry looks a bit more friendly:lol3
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-26-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,166
Posted By 2handedSpey
Excellent! So, are you on rte 4 headed from...

Excellent! So, are you on rte 4 headed from sisters to Seneca?
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-25-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,294
Posted By 2handedSpey
This thread again?!?

This thread again?!?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-22-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,351
Posted By 2handedSpey
Interesting, I have been seeing a bunch more of...

Interesting, I have been seeing a bunch more of those Victory sleds. Pretty cool bike, too. I'm certainly not a cruiser guy (yet?) but I can see the appeal of a Victory. I grew up outside palace...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-22-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,351
Posted By 2handedSpey
x2

x2
Forum: Face plant 08-21-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 26,884
Posted By 2handedSpey
If my daughter said that to me, the bike would be...

If my daughter said that to me, the bike would be gone. No questions asked.


you're a full-grown man & someone's father. This is more than about you. (IMHO, YMMV)
Forum: Thumpers 08-18-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,051
Posted By 2handedSpey
Wait a minute, you're still riding. Or are you? I...

Wait a minute, you're still riding. Or are you? I just saw the Volcan Baru series & you still have the old bike. We're these filmed previously & only uploaded now? Or, have you had a change of heart...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-17-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 21,105
Views: 4,532,572
Posted By 2handedSpey
Okay... Bike gang. Got it. You're tough dudes who...

Okay... Bike gang. Got it. You're tough dudes who have day jobs but like to play gangster on the weekend. Got it. Modern day pirates. Okay, check. But... Why name your club "Bad Bones"? Really...?...
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