Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
05-06-2013, 09:11 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
05-01-2013, 09:05 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
05-01-2013, 06:59 AM
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Marty,
blackcaps clearly has an ax to...
Marty,
blackcaps clearly has an ax to grind. Not sure why, but since he is clearly implying that a motorcycle didn't go from Barrow to Key West, I don't think I am being "harsh", even a bit so....
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Forum: Ride reports
05-01-2013, 03:06 AM
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
04-30-2013, 05:56 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
04-30-2013, 06:33 AM
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Where would he have slept? The thread has...
Where would he have slept? The thread has covered it in detail. The sled proved to be too heavy and the ice conditions not expected at this time of year. He hired a guide to pull the sled. They...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
04-12-2013, 02:37 PM
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2/8
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Forum: Ride reports
04-12-2013, 10:29 AM
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Sjaak Interview
Sjaak and yours truly talk about the adventure with all the hard stuff behind him.
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/jgrooms64/Sjaak%20Polar%20Ice%20Ride/PolarIceJamesGrooms_zps8573b31b.jpg
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Forum: Ride reports
04-12-2013, 10:25 AM
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ADV rider shout out
The Polar Ice Ride Trailer (formerly sled) gets its proper christening.
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/jgrooms64/Sjaak%20Polar%20Ice%20Ride/PolarIceADVR_zps8af34b80.jpg
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
04-08-2013, 05:19 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
04-05-2013, 08:16 AM
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Sjaak in KC
Just off phone with Sjaak. He reports things are going well and has managed to get back on schedule as he gets ready to cross into Montana from the Coos Bay area. Next up is the Black Hills and then...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-25-2013, 06:58 AM
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Fairbanks Press
FAIRBANKS More than two decades ago, Sjaak Lucassen decided he wasnt spending enough time on his motorcycle. Hes more than made up for it in the years since.
The tall, lean Dutchman rolled...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-21-2013, 04:14 PM
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Held up in Fairbanks now, but Sjaak is getting...
Held up in Fairbanks now, but Sjaak is getting some great help from the Inmates (thanks Solarmoose) and thinks he'll be heading for Canada in 2-3 days after sorting out some tire problems.
We're...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-21-2013, 06:59 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
03-21-2013, 06:34 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
03-21-2013, 03:58 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
03-20-2013, 01:53 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
03-19-2013, 09:17 AM
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Ready to Leave Barrow Video
After overcoming mechanical issues and working through problem in the sled design, Mother Nature shows who's in charge!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMZEJ3hnZU4
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
03-19-2013, 07:13 AM
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Sjaak Lucassen near Deadhorse AK Mar 17 2013
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854295
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/jgrooms64/Sjaak%20Polar%20Ice%20Ride/PolarIceClymerDeadhorsejpg2_zpsb710e906.jpg
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
03-19-2013, 07:11 AM
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
03-19-2013, 07:09 AM
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Sjaak Lucassen in Deadhorse Ak Mar 17th
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854295
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/jgrooms64/Sjaak%20Polar%20Ice%20Ride/PolarIceClymerDeadhorsejpg2_zpsb710e906.jpg
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Forum: Ride reports
03-19-2013, 06:57 AM
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Some Photos
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/jgrooms64/Sjaak%20Polar%20Ice%20Ride/PolarIceClymerDeadhorsejpg3_zps28ef8892.jpg
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Forum: Ride reports
03-18-2013, 06:43 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
03-14-2013, 10:29 AM
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Oil filter blow out
We are backing up timeline wise on this video, as we wait for Sjaak to send video since he left Barrow.
You'll recall that Sjaak anticipated the cold start oil viscosity (pour point) and had a...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-14-2013, 09:08 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
03-14-2013, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 177
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Original Route
Of course the plan to reach Inivuk was abandoned due the ice condition.
Once in Deadhorse, I'm guessing he has to stick to the Dalton to Fairbanks, then maybe over Dawson City, Yukon?? Although...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-14-2013, 06:35 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
03-14-2013, 06:15 AM
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Day 4
Sjaak has arrived back in 'civilization' at the town of Nuiqsut (new-WICK-sit) Alaska. "...made it to Nuiqsut!
But it was a struggle, fell twice and I am totally exhausted!
It is -27.4°F / -33°C...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-13-2013, 01:36 PM
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Search & Rescue
Sjaak stopped in to say hello to these guys before leaving for Nuiqsut (new-WICK-sit).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuiqsut,_Alaska
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Forum: Ride reports
03-13-2013, 06:16 AM
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Day 3
39 miles covered. Hope to reach Nuiqust via Harrison Bay on day 4.
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/jgrooms64/Sjaak%20Polar%20Ice%20Ride/PolarGPS3_zps8cf2ce08.jpg
Some...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-12-2013, 06:34 AM
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Day 2
From Sjaak: "Had to replace oil filter again.Still rode 24 mi today.
Snow has hardened a bit now, but its a struggle.Fell once today.
Front part of the R1 is now in tent to keep the engine...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-11-2013, 07:20 AM
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Underway!
Sjaak has employed a guide who will be in a tracked vehicle.
Day 1 overnight coordinates: N71.01.938 W154.39.281
Here is a clip of some earlier testing with the hookup to the sled.
Video:...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-06-2013, 02:43 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
02-28-2013, 09:55 AM
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Eskimo Repair
Anyone who's traveled in remote regions, with limited parts, less than ideal condition, etc, will appreciate the need for the unorthodox 'fix' as shown in this video.
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Forum: Ride reports
02-22-2013, 02:18 PM
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Too Much Weight
The sled is too heavy and the drag (fuel consumption) was greater than expected. Bike is working perfect, but fuel consumption is 4 x expected.
So Sjaak is shortening the route and heading to...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
02-21-2013, 01:51 PM
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
02-21-2013, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 4,134
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Sjaak could do it.
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Sjaak could do it.
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/jgrooms64/Sjaak%20Polar%20Ice%20Ride/PolarIceRideTopoftheWorld_zpsd023f60f.jpg
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
02-21-2013, 09:44 AM
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
02-21-2013, 09:15 AM
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Views: 271,669
Top of the World
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/jgrooms64/Sjaak%20Polar%20Ice%20Ride/PolarIceRideTopoftheWorld_zpsd023f60f.jpg
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Forum: Ride reports
02-21-2013, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 177
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Top of the World
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/jgrooms64/Sjaak%20Polar%20Ice%20Ride/PolarIceRideTopoftheWorld_zpsd023f60f.jpg
From Sjaak: "Dear Polar Ice Ride Adventure followers. A few days ago I...
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