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Forum: GPS Tracks - Central, Texas & Gulf States 05-22-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By kingbee
Understood. Edited accordingly :deal Cheers,...

Understood. Edited accordingly :deal

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: GPS Tracks - Central, Texas & Gulf States 05-21-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By kingbee
Cannon, a great track as usual. This is my back...

Cannon, a great track as usual. This is my back yard!

I hope you don't mind if I make a few comments that may be of help to people running this one (which would be great right now- the falls are...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-20-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
I feel like such a liar. I started this thread to...

I feel like such a liar. I started this thread to show off some of the crummy riding we have here in the U.P. and so far all I've done is ride in Wisconsin. And this installment is no different. In...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-19-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,695
Posted By kingbee
Rode portions of this one today (mostly the parts...

Rode portions of this one today (mostly the parts north of Hwy N) and am happy to report that the woods are drying out nicely. The roads were dry and firm, despite the downpour we had saturday, and I...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-17-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 383
Views: 22,451
Posted By kingbee
Nice area to ride. I get up there once or twice a...

Nice area to ride. I get up there once or twice a year at least. Rivers, falls, beaches, plenty of places to camp, and very few people.

Long haul from Antigo I'd think. Especially staying on dirt....
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-14-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,279
Posted By kingbee
Here's an oft-forgotten little fall in Bessemer-...

Here's an oft-forgotten little fall in Bessemer- Granite Rapids Falls. As the name implies more of a rapid than a fall but it's running pretty good now. Only about ten minutes from my house and...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-12-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 22,420
Posted By kingbee
Wow, sorry to hear that. :cry This is a great...

Wow, sorry to hear that. :cry This is a great ride report, would be a shame to have it peter out.

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-12-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
In which the Queen and I go in search of roads with no snow and lakes with no ice.

On Monday the forecast for Friday was "clear, sunny, high of 59", which excited me since I was off on Friday. The Queen said she wanted to go riding with me so that got me even more excited (I excite...
Forum: Trip Planning 05-07-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,848
Posted By kingbee
Road to Nowhere by the Talking Heads always finds...

Road to Nowhere by the Talking Heads always finds its way into my head when I ride. Usually while I'm getting lost...:lol3

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-06-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By kingbee
Sure thing, here it is: ...

Sure thing, here it is:
http://www.picturedrocks.com/
The afternoon or sunset cruises are the best if they fit your day's schedule. Better light, and a longer ride. Spray Falls is spectacular from...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-06-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 718
Posted By kingbee
Interesting picture Bryan. Looks like a plate of...

Interesting picture Bryan. Looks like a plate of spaghetti over by Watersmeet, but by the time you get to Ironwood it's just the main highways- 2, 77, 51, 122, etc.

If you have any stuff in my...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-06-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 718
Posted By kingbee
Cannon's pretty much correct. There are plenty of...

Cannon's pretty much correct. There are plenty of forest roads and back roads to ride here but if you want more gnarly technical stuff Gogebic county ain't your place. There are a lot of local...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-05-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
Stinko de Mayo dere, eh?

Last week in the western U.P. we enjoyed widespread flooding followed by a snowstorm that broke a 100 year old record. True to the adage, "If ya don't like the weather, just wait a while and you'll...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-04-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By kingbee
Pictured Rocks is nice. Twelve Mile Beach has a...

Pictured Rocks is nice. Twelve Mile Beach has a great campground. If you really want to view the rocks though, you have to take the boat ride, which may not fit into your schedule. If you do go on...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-01-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
Hooray hooray the first of May 12 more inches...

Hooray hooray the first of May
12 more inches on the way:becca

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/kingbee03/2013%20Ride%20photos/IMG_4637_zps497001f0.jpg...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-29-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
Special deal, this week only: FREE SNOW to all...

Special deal, this week only: FREE SNOW to all Texans! You haul it.


You're welcome, and thanks for reading.

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-29-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
Naw, don't bring a bike, just plenty of DEET and...

Naw, don't bring a bike, just plenty of DEET and maybe some long johns :rofl


What a great place to grow up. My childhood was back and forth between the west coast and the north woods, but during...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-28-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
As I so accurately predicted, the Queen went...

As I so accurately predicted, the Queen went riding with me Sunday afternoon. Yay! I really enjoy riding with her. I'm not sure why- after all, she's slow on the road, timid in the woods, slows me...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-28-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
As mentioned, the Queen didn't want to ride on...

As mentioned, the Queen didn't want to ride on Saturday but I had time for a quick run out to Lake Superior. First stop was Little Girl's Point. There's a nice park and campground there, poorly run...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-27-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
The country north and east of L'Anse, past...

The country north and east of L'Anse, past Skanee, is one of my fave areas to ride. We always do at least one camping trip a year up there.
Camping on the rocks at Abbaye is cool too.

Cheers,...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-27-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
Thanks Bryan. Yeah we got hammered in April- I...

Thanks Bryan. Yeah we got hammered in April- I like snow as much as the next guy but I'm about tired of it by now. Really melting fast these last couple days though.


Well, exactly! If I can...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-26-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By kingbee
The U.P.? Don't bother.

Forget what you've read and seen in Cannonshot's ride reports, or anyone else's for that matter- there's no good riding in the U.P. or northern Wisconsin. Don't bother. Nothing to see here folks....
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-21-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 44,680
Posted By kingbee
We got nearly two feet here in Ironwood. Just...

We got nearly two feet here in Ironwood. Just gonna have to wait a little longer it ride I guess...

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Equipment 04-20-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 37,201
Posted By kingbee
Imusa grease pot, 7 bucks at WM. Holds my Svea...

Imusa grease pot, 7 bucks at WM. Holds my Svea 123 nicely, or if I'm traveling really compact, one of my homemade alky stoves, a cup, spoon, matches, small knife, and maybe a fire starter or two.
...
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 8,876
Views: 1,151,016
Posted By kingbee
Check out cannonshot.net for some nice tracks in...

Check out cannonshot.net for some nice tracks in Wisconsin & the UP. Also look in "Layin' down tracks" Central on this forum

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Equipment 03-09-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 230,521
Posted By kingbee
I use rappel rings with my Hennessy; speeds...

I use rappel rings with my Hennessy; speeds setup but does add weight, bulk, and cost. As to wear, it's been cussed and discussed over at Hammock Forums. I keep an eye on my ropes and haven't seen...
Forum: Equipment 02-12-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 230,521
Posted By kingbee
Take a look at this guy's idea. Should work for...

Take a look at this guy's idea. Should work for you and it's cheap, quick, and non-permanent.


http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plpp&v=btY0ruhThP0


Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Thumpers 01-15-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 548
Posted By kingbee
DR350, '98 or '99 if you can find one. 6 speed,...

DR350, '98 or '99 if you can find one. 6 speed, not too tall but can still be lowered more (Kouba link), big tanks and better seats available, air cooled, carb'd, simple, bulletproof. Love mine, had...
Forum: Thumpers 12-27-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8,876
Views: 1,151,016
Posted By kingbee
On Mikuni carbs with adjustable needles, the...

On Mikuni carbs with adjustable needles, the slots are 1mm apart. When I set up the carb on my (wife's) XT, I made a shim from a nylon R/C aircraft control horn. It is 1.5 mm thick, of the equivalent...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-28-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 22,451
Posted By kingbee
How far north did you get? You saw 4 Beers Corner...

How far north did you get? You saw 4 Beers Corner no doubt. Some great riding up East of Big Eric's bridge.

When you get deep enough into the woods, down some overgrown turkey trail, you may...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-03-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,279
Posted By kingbee
I just returned from our annual camping/riding...

I just returned from our annual camping/riding trip up by Skanee. I had my wife & daughter along, so most of the riding was to sights & trails I've scouted earlier, but I wanted to try to get at...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 07-30-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,279
Posted By kingbee
Madwrench- Did I see you at Big Eric's? We must...

Madwrench-
Did I see you at Big Eric's? We must have been there at the same time. Were you in the group of Jeepers?

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 07-29-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,279
Posted By kingbee
As promised, here are some waterfall pictures...

As promised, here are some waterfall pictures from my weekend ride.


For the past eight years or so we've made it a practice to spend Labor Day weekend camping and riding in the Huron...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 07-25-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,279
Posted By kingbee
Haven't contributed much to this thread of late...

Haven't contributed much to this thread of late but I hope to change that soon. This weekend I'll be heading up to the Arvon/Huron Mountains/Yellow Dog area to scout some areas I haven't ridden. I'm...
Forum: Equipment 07-18-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 230,521
Posted By kingbee
From a recent camping trip- my wife is in the...

From a recent camping trip- my wife is in the green one, daughter in the purple one. Both DIY by me, the bug nets too. And the whoopies, and the tree straps- everything but the tarp.

Used tulle...
Forum: Equipment 06-26-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By kingbee
Had the same decision to make a year or so back....

Had the same decision to make a year or so back. Liked the Gaernes, beautiful boot. Atomic-Moto's descrition of them made me feel all warm and fuzzy and Italian, but I couldn't get past the fact that...
Forum: Equipment 06-18-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 230,521
Posted By kingbee
Quick overnighter

Took a quick overnight trip last night- left at 7:30 pm, was back just after noon today. I camped at a cool spot overlooking Wren Falls in N. Wisconsin.

Rained cats & dogs all night, lightning...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 01-02-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,279
Posted By kingbee
O-kun-de-kun Falls: Nice waterfall on the...

O-kun-de-kun Falls: Nice waterfall on the Baltimore River north of Bruce Crossing. It was a hot day in May 1998 when I took this picture. It's a 20 minute hike from the parking area and by the time...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-31-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 41,221
Posted By kingbee
"Badly parked" might mean different things...

"Badly parked" might mean different things depending on where you live. For example, in Buenos Aires it seems to be acceptable to park bikes on the sidewalk. Wouldn't fly in the states. I liked B.A.-...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 12-31-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,279
Posted By kingbee
A few more: Spray Falls, located in the...

A few more:


Spray Falls, located in the interior of Pictured Rocks N.L. It's about a 3 or 4 mile hike into the park to view this one.


...
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