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Forum: Alaska 05-17-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 277
Posted By AKtracks
Here ya go There's a wee, little brewery in...

Here ya go

There's a wee, little brewery in Fairbanks
Where goodness flows forth from the tanks
Saison, Stout and Kolsch
by the pint, or a scosh.
Raise your glasses and give them a Thanks!
Forum: Alaska 05-08-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 546
Posted By AKtracks
For the love of all things, don't listen to Tom,...

For the love of all things, don't listen to Tom, we're not sure what happened to him, yet.
Forum: Alaska 05-08-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,873
Posted By AKtracks
It's much cheaper if you don't spend all of your...

It's much cheaper if you don't spend all of your time surfing porn.
Forum: Alaska 05-08-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,873
Posted By AKtracks
As far as national carriers go, your only option...

As far as national carriers go, your only option is AT&T, otherwise you'll be roaming. Verizon is slatted to start providing direct service this summer, but no solid date has been published for...
Forum: Alaska 05-08-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 546
Posted By AKtracks
I always carry a compact water filter while...

I always carry a compact water filter while camping up here, and regularly end up using it. Many campgrounds have pumps...some have signs that state they're not potable...others have indications...
Forum: Alaska 05-08-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,764
Posted By AKtracks
We have found they work and last best at about 2...

We have found they work and last best at about 2 psi below the max pressure stated on the sidewall.
Forum: Americas 04-30-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 420
Posted By AKtracks
If you're going to tent it, on the deck, don't...

If you're going to tent it, on the deck, don't forget a rool of Duct Tape so you can secure your tent to the deck.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-30-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 481
Posted By AKtracks
I'd seriously consider the Heidenau K76 if I were...

I'd seriously consider the Heidenau K76 if I were you. I've gotten over 10k miles out of the two sets I've run so far, and they each had probably 4k-5k miles left in them when they were changed.
Forum: Alaska 04-26-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 17,213
Posted By AKtracks
:rofl:lol3 So, that's the secret!

:rofl:lol3

So, that's the secret!
Forum: Alaska 04-24-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By AKtracks
Yep, you're correct, I got my locations confused.

Yep, you're correct, I got my locations confused.
Forum: Alaska 04-23-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,040
Posted By AKtracks
Pft...I'd tell them to mind their own business...

Pft...I'd tell them to mind their own business (unless it's your wife that said it was unsafe...if that's the case just agree with her and give the kid rides when she's not looking. :evil ).

It...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-22-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By AKtracks
If you do proper, periodic checks of your...

If you do proper, periodic checks of your equipment you shouldn't have to worry about sudden, catastrophic failures of the FD. Check it for play as part of your walk around. These generally don't...
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,183
Posted By AKtracks
When I ordered and received mine I was 6'1", 295...

When I ordered and received mine I was 6'1", 295 lbs. so I had the heavy duty suspension installed. LOVED the seat! Huge difference in comfort. Now at 215 lbs. I like it even more. I ordered mine...
Forum: Alaska 04-17-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,123
Posted By AKtracks
A good spot, owned by nice folks. More info here...

A good spot, owned by nice folks. More info here (http://thompsonseaglesclaw.com).
Forum: GS Boxers 04-17-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,012
Posted By AKtracks
+1

+1
Forum: Alaska 04-16-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,354
Posted By AKtracks
Oh yeah, that reminds me. Last summer there was...

Oh yeah, that reminds me. Last summer there was a RV/trailer set up in the parking lot of the gas station in Glennallen. Great Thai food.

Also, in Anchorage, the food at Midnight Sun Brewing was...
Forum: Alaska 04-16-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 728
Posted By AKtracks
WOW! Must have been a tight squeeze getting the...

WOW! Must have been a tight squeeze getting the Google Maps mobile through the front door. :D
Forum: Alaska 04-16-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,010
Posted By AKtracks
I didn't see him mention price....so he must be...

I didn't see him mention price....so he must be offering them to you at your original $2k mark! I'd jump all over that if I were you. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 04-16-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,171
Posted By AKtracks
Their recommendations (at least in the pre-08...

Their recommendations (at least in the pre-08 R1200GS/GSA manuals) exceed the max pressure on a Heidenau K60 front for all riding configurations except "One-up, no load", and the recommendations on...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-16-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,171
Posted By AKtracks
Not true. Again, going back to the K60, it has a...

Not true. Again, going back to the K60, it has a 715 lbs. load rating (for a 150/70-17 anyway), and a max pressure of 36 psi.

I do agree with your points a through c.

The point that I'm trying...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-16-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,171
Posted By AKtracks
How, precisely, do any of those variables make it...

How, precisely, do any of those variables make it acceptable to exceed the design specifications of the tire?

That's kind of like saying, "Yeah, that vehicle lift is only rated for 10,000 lbs.,...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-16-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 464
Posted By AKtracks
Since it's intermittent I'd say the tail light is...

Since it's intermittent I'd say the tail light is loose or one of the contacts is corroded. Remove and reseat the existing bulb, or just replace it with a new one (as I would do).
Forum: Alaska 04-16-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,354
Posted By AKtracks
One of the best meals I've had on the road in...

One of the best meals I've had on the road in this state was from 49th State Brewery, just north of Denali. There's also a campground right next door, so you can get camp set, walk over for dinner...
Forum: Alaska 04-15-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,123
Posted By AKtracks
Yeah, but the Canadian cans are in liters, so...

Yeah, but the Canadian cans are in liters, so don't work with the Alaskan fuel pumps in gallons. :lol2
Forum: GS Boxers 04-15-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,171
Posted By AKtracks
One up, I usually run my tire pressure at 2 psi...

One up, I usually run my tire pressure at 2 psi below what's indicated max on the tire sidewall (34psi). If I went by BMWs recommendation, I'd be nearly 10psi over the tires max pressure because the...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-15-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,171
Posted By AKtracks
I call BS here. In order for that to be true,...

I call BS here. In order for that to be true, the rubber sidewall of the tire would have to be more rigid than the metal wheel rim, which it is not.

I would agree that running a tire at too low a...
Forum: Alaska 04-15-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By AKtracks
January :lol3 But, seriously, mid to...

January

:lol3

But, seriously, mid to late August isn't too bad for mosquitos...that's when the gnats come out.
Forum: Americas 04-12-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 182
Posted By AKtracks
Spot

Get a SPOT GPS Messanger (http://www.findmespot.com/en/) and sign up for a SPOT Adventures account (http://www.findmespot.com/spotadventures/) which will allow you to save your maps.
Forum: Alaska 04-11-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,123
Posted By AKtracks
You're not going to see much if you plan on doing...

You're not going to see much if you plan on doing day trips out of Glennallen, especially if you only intend on spending a week here. If it were me, with those time limitations, I'd run down to...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-05-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,529
Posted By AKtracks
No vulgarity and multi-colored text. 1.3 on the...

No vulgarity and multi-colored text. 1.3 on the rant-o-meter. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 04-04-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 396
Posted By AKtracks
I've not had direct experience with...

I've not had direct experience with plasti-dipping, so am wondering how strong the material is? Would it stand up well to spooning on/off tires?
Forum: Alaska 04-04-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By AKtracks
Sounds like it's time for Maggie to head to...

Sounds like it's time for Maggie to head to Alabama and make herself known. :eek1
Forum: Alaska 04-04-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By AKtracks
I don't think the floor will hold up. ...

I don't think the floor will hold up.




Congrats...and for the love of all things, please don't post any pictures of the ceremony.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-04-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,292
Posted By AKtracks
Yeah, I guess it's just a matter of perspective. ...

Yeah, I guess it's just a matter of perspective. Breaking down "in the middle of nowhere" here in Alaska really is the middle of nowhere...it might be a long, cold wait for someone to come along,...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-03-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,292
Posted By AKtracks
I totally agree, however he also said he was...

I totally agree, however he also said he was worried about it stranding him in the middle nowhere. You still get the wrenching experience installing new, known good parts and are less likely to have...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-03-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,292
Posted By AKtracks
Personally, rather than wasting a bunch of time...

Personally, rather than wasting a bunch of time screwing around with used parts that you have no idea if they're good or not, I'd just drop the $300 for a new one and be done with it.
Forum: Alaska 03-29-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,251
Posted By AKtracks
Yeah, they put it on the other side, everything...

Yeah, they put it on the other side, everything is fine now. :lol3
Forum: Alaska 03-29-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,113
Posted By AKtracks
Willow Creek is an interesting camp ground/RV...

Willow Creek is an interesting camp ground/RV park. The owners have a bunch of rabbits which they let roam free on the camp grounds. The downside is, as with most RV parks, listening to generators...
Forum: Alaska 03-28-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,764
Posted By AKtracks
Actually they both have the solid center rib now...

Actually they both have the solid center rib now (new this year) though it is smaller than the 150.
Forum: Alaska 03-28-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,764
Posted By AKtracks
Yes, it will fit. We have a bunch of people that...

Yes, it will fit. We have a bunch of people that prefer the 140 over the 150 due to its slightly narrower contact patch which reduces float when on soft surfaces.
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