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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-18-2013, 05:02 PM
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Views: 137,880
Posted By matloik
Susi and I got out for a bit of a ride this...

Susi and I got out for a bit of a ride this afternoon. Found some new routes NE of Husum up Rattlesnake. Made it to this top-of-the-hill antenna site a bit SW from Glenwood.
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-16-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2,372
Views: 137,880
Posted By matloik
See link in first quote; though you can certainly...

See link in first quote; though you can certainly find a more interesting off-pavement route from Portland.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-16-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,395
Views: 221,032
Posted By matloik
May 30th:...

May 30th: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21397642#post21397642
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-13-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2,372
Views: 137,880
Posted By matloik
It's a great little CG, in a great location. ...

It's a great little CG, in a great location. It's at the intersection of NF-4885 and Barlow Rd...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-11-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,137
Posted By matloik
Saw this too late ... Susi and I are just now...

Saw this too late ... Susi and I are just now headed out the door for an on-pavement ride with our 650's. Probably head NW from Scappoose ... Vernonia, something like that. Maybe next time some of...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,478
Views: 317,903
Posted By matloik
My understanding and experience with this bike's...

My understanding and experience with this bike's solid, tractor-like tranny/clutch/shifting is that a few things apply and make shifting better: 1) Get the revs up, don't wussy foot around shifting...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-01-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 1,440,188
Posted By matloik
Mark, you've been in DC too much--sounding like...

Mark, you've been in DC too much--sounding like politician. :lol3
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-30-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 24,898
Posted By matloik
Do you ride a motorcycle anymore? :lol3 Good to...

Do you ride a motorcycle anymore? :lol3 Good to hear your own suspension is still working :clap I'm a few years behind you. :deal
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,652
Posted By matloik
My wife's was replaced, on her 2011. Odo gets...

My wife's was replaced, on her 2011. Odo gets 'reset' in the process.
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,652
Posted By matloik
Thanks for the info. It's odd though that the...

Thanks for the info. It's odd though that the engine number is so high but it's a 2011.
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,652
Posted By matloik
I was curious about this with regard to my wife's...

I was curious about this with regard to my wife's 2011. We have not yet experienced the hot-start issue--the bike fires up, but does take 2-3 audible 'cranks' of the starter motor, so I wondered if...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-25-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,372
Views: 137,880
Posted By matloik
I assume so. What I do know is that I saw a...

I assume so. What I do know is that I saw a couple guys from across the river in WA get denied at a HR OHV area. They were told that, yes, WA residents--anyone, from anywhere--must also comply with...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-25-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3,395
Views: 221,032
Posted By matloik
You need it if you are riding trails in a...

You need it if you are riding trails in a designated OHV area only. I've seen Ranger Rick make some guys pack up and leave since they weren't card carrying. Might as well take the online test and...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-24-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3,395
Views: 221,032
Posted By matloik
Cross post from the Riding Around the Hood...

Cross post from the Riding Around the Hood thread:

I plan to ride some OHV in Hood River this weekend. Toss me a PM if you'd like to join me. I'm flexible wrt to time/place.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-24-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2,372
Views: 137,880
Posted By matloik
Hr ohv

I plan to ride some OHV this weekend. Toss me a PM if you'd like to join me. I'm flexible wrt to time/place.
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4,333
Views: 668,754
Posted By matloik
Euro style subfender

Anyone know if this guy is still selling these? I got no response to a PM last week. Where else might I get one?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=639592

Edit: another link I...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,652
Posted By matloik
Update: I did a quick inspection, including air...

Update: I did a quick inspection, including air and T-body (in situ). All looked good. Then I looked at the chain closer. It appears the genius at the dealer who did the rear-wheel / chain /...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-19-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2,372
Views: 137,880
Posted By matloik
Susi and I went out on a pavement ride this...

Susi and I went out on a pavement ride this afternoon--Klickitat-Goldendale-Glenwood area. Probably go on an off-pavement ride with the smaller bikes tomorrow. What elevation do we still have snow?...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,652
Posted By matloik
Hmm ... I will check the chain, to make sure all...

Hmm ... I will check the chain, to make sure all is lined up. They replaced that and the sprockets when the rear wheel was replaced. Thanks.
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,652
Posted By matloik
Yeah ... I do all my own maintenance, and it's...

Yeah ... I do all my own maintenance, and it's easier for me to do some work than get the bike dropped off and picked up from the dealer. If only that was more convenient then I'd happily and rather...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,652
Posted By matloik
Hesitation at 4000 rpm

I just confirmed that my wife's bike has hesitation at around 4000+ rpm, when accelerating from that mid range; it also stutters slightly on decel at that range. It might also feel like it doesn't...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-11-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,137
Posted By matloik
Prediction: flood of leg humpers to chime in...

Prediction: flood of leg humpers to chime in forthwith. :lol3
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-10-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2,372
Views: 137,880
Posted By matloik
Just get one with a plate, for the future, just...

Just get one with a plate, for the future, just in case. You can probably get a tad knocked off this one.

2000 Yamaha XT225 - $2000 (Hood River)
...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 117,652
Posted By matloik
A lot of the information here is relevant as the...

A lot of the information here is relevant as the engine is pretty much the same: http://faq.f650.com/GSFAQs/
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-09-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7,154
Sticky: PNW Flea Market
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Posted By matloik
Quick Shade Canopy - free

gone
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-01-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 11,093
Posted By matloik
Yes, that was probably us. We were on the north...

Yes, that was probably us. We were on the north end at about that time, trying to figure out the best route back to 4 Corners as we, or at least I, was running low on fuel, and we absolutely and...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-28-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2,372
Views: 137,880
Posted By matloik
Good to know! Thanks.

Good to know! Thanks.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-27-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 11,093
Posted By matloik
Update: After talking with some via PM and via...

Update: After talking with some via PM and via BendDualSport.com, I plan on first going to the campground; and then go for a Millican trail ride from there--8.5 miles on pavement from the CG to east...
Forum: Equipment 03-25-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 667
Views: 76,588
Posted By matloik
Here's a code: AI37ZK

Here's a code: AI37ZK
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-24-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 11,093
Posted By matloik
I plan on getting to the area around 12-1 pm on...

I plan on getting to the area around 12-1 pm on Friday. I'd like to go straight to Four Corners or other Millican OHV staging area to get a few-hour trail ride in that afternoon. If you'd like to...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2,478
Views: 317,903
Posted By matloik
You just answered your own question. Sounds like...

You just answered your own question. Sounds like the Sertao is right for you. If you'd have said you missed your Tiger 955, then perhaps the F800GS should be your next bike. Consider this also: ...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-20-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By matloik
Sort of on-topic: I need to get a replacement...

Sort of on-topic: I need to get a replacement plate. I was thinking of ziptying the new plate to the small, hydration backpack that I always wear. Anyone know how that would go over in OR and WA,...
Forum: Equipment 03-19-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 667
Views: 76,588
Posted By matloik
Bump. Still in need.

Bump. Still in need.
Forum: Equipment 03-18-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 667
Views: 76,588
Posted By matloik
Me too, I'm in need--got a cart ready for...

Me too, I'm in need--got a cart ready for checkout. And, as I've done before, I'll play it forward.
Forum: Ride reports 03-17-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,886
Posted By matloik
Nope, didn't miss it -- we happily consumed some...

Nope, didn't miss it -- we happily consumed some fermented beverages there. :deal
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-17-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3,395
Views: 221,032
Posted By matloik
Not exactly off-pavement related, but can someone...

Not exactly off-pavement related, but can someone tell me what the conventional wisdom is on buying and recycling a moto battery in Portland is? Wife's KLX needs a new battery. Can we leave a...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-12-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 24,898
Posted By matloik
You can see more pics here...

You can see more pics here...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-11-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 24,898
Posted By matloik
Wallowa Alpine Huts - McCully

Fabulous 5 day trip out in the Wallowas, including 4 out in McCully Basin in yurts by Wallowa Alpine Huts. Our group snow camped in Wing Ridge last year. Having a wood stove and a keg of Boneyard...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-11-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 24,898
Posted By matloik
Just got back from 4-day backcountry hut trip in...

Just got back from 4-day backcountry hut trip in the Wallowas. Teaser pic:
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,403
Posted By matloik
Condiment! Yes, fun to read along....

Condiment!



Yes, fun to read along. :thumb
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