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Forum: Ride reports 06-12-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
'South of the Border' would have involved at...

'South of the Border' would have involved at least a modicum of charm.
Forum: Ride reports 06-09-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
Welcome back to the imploding empire my friends....

Welcome back to the imploding empire my friends. You've been away for a while but as you're noticing, nothing has changed.

At least you'll have some knowledge of places where you can go when the...
Forum: Ride reports 06-09-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 17,462
Posted By taranaki
How many days was this ride? I've combed through...

How many days was this ride? I've combed through the pages but can't figure it out.
Forum: Ride reports 06-06-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
More space for sorting gear and drunken wrestling...

More space for sorting gear and drunken wrestling matches!!

After months on the road in all sorts of bivouacs passing out bunked next to my buddy would be a non-issue.

These guys have endeared...
Forum: Ride reports 06-05-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
FWIW (not much) Uruguayos are the biggest...

FWIW (not much)

Uruguayos are the biggest yerba consumers of all at 22 lbs. per capita per year. I was turned on to the stuff by a Paraguayan guy I work with about 20 years ago and have been...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-01-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By taranaki
No gigs 'til the 13th?

I hope he's riding....
Forum: Ride reports 06-01-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 630
Posted By taranaki
In~!!!!!!

In~!!!!!!
Forum: Ride reports 06-01-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
What a fuggin' riot! Wish I were there with you...

What a fuggin' riot! Wish I were there with you guys!!!
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-01-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By taranaki
http://www.tonysmiley.net Can there be...

http://www.tonysmiley.net


Can there be two Tony Smileys?
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-31-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By taranaki
Tony Smiley's quite the talent. I happened upon...

Tony Smiley's quite the talent. I happened upon one of his gigs at the San Dune in Manzanita.... great show.

Is he really EGN's bio brother?
Forum: Ride reports 05-30-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
On the anxious side here with no word from our...

On the anxious side here with no word from our good men for a couple of days. I'm guessing that they're winding down and will get back to us when they're ready.

Trust the process. :deal
Forum: Thumpers 05-24-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8,014
Views: 1,808,789
Posted By taranaki
I have the Kouba screw - works OK but the 't'...

I have the Kouba screw - works OK but the 't' handle is hard to work with. This one looks like it would be much easier to adjust with the carb on the bike, but they seem to think a lot of it at $32...
Forum: Ride reports 05-22-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
FWIW my good men. You can get a fast ferry with...

FWIW my good men. You can get a fast ferry with your bike from Colonia del Sacramento UY to downtown BA for around $16. It leaves at 10.45 and arrives in Buenos Aires at noon. One may advance book...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-22-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 803
Posted By taranaki
Yeah. He should go to Mary Todd's Worker's Bar...

Yeah. He should go to Mary Todd's Worker's Bar and Grille and have a cuppla' Yuccas. The rest will take care of itself. :wink:
Forum: Ride reports 05-22-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 17,462
Posted By taranaki
You guys are a natural comedy team, and this ride...

You guys are a natural comedy team, and this ride report doesn't make any more sense than pollo at desayuno - which makes it - perfect :lol3:lol3
Forum: Ride reports 05-20-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice photos!! And Al got...

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice photos!!

And Al got his mop topped! :eek1
Forum: Ride reports 05-17-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
Good times. I'm feeling a twinge of...

Good times.

I'm feeling a twinge of sadness that this will be ending before long.

But wait; Uruguay is just across the river from Buenos Aires!! Why, Colonia del Sacramento is a Unesco...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8,014
Views: 1,808,789
Posted By taranaki
I'm leaning to the mega bomb - I think it'll be a...

I'm leaning to the mega bomb - I think it'll be a little quieter for stealth riding.

- how hard is the install?

- does it come with a guard or is contact (ouch!@#%^) an issue?
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8,014
Views: 1,808,789
Posted By taranaki
MegaBomb or PowerBomb with the Q4?

'09 with a jet kit. For around $60 more is the MegaBomb worth it?
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8,014
Views: 1,808,789
Posted By taranaki
My inseam's at 30" and the stock height is fine....

My inseam's at 30" and the stock height is fine. I can't flat foot it but who needs to on a small DS?
Forum: Ride reports 05-04-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 17,462
Posted By taranaki
Yeah, and an ambient temperature glass to pour it...

Yeah, and an ambient temperature glass to pour it into!!!!
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-01-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,581
Posted By taranaki
575 for me - 'first' retirement that is. It'll be...

575 for me - 'first' retirement that is. It'll be life-on-the-cheap (homeless with dignity?).

I'm in Portland, ride a KLX250s with a big tank/knobbies/Giant Loop. I'd like to get back to the...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-29-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7,255
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Posted By taranaki
Olympia Phantom suit Hi-Viz MED

$250 Just cleaned - barely used - like new

Portland




http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2012-Olympia-Phantom-One-Piece-Suit-Neon-Yellow-634630127141319909.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 04-21-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
" If life was continuously this full of mystery...

" If life was continuously this full of mystery and adventure I’d just crap my pants in the joy of it all. "


:clap:rofl


Catching up with you guys every day lately.......maybe tripping my...
Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
What he said. :deal No pics needed but...

What he said. :deal


No pics needed but give us a li'l bait?
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
After a season opener cruising around the logging...

After a season opener cruising around the logging roads up out of Scappoose today (man, what a difference one less CS tooth makes) I decided to look for your update and found that you're in...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-22-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3,448
Views: 225,962
Posted By taranaki
This could be the perfect ride to pop my '13 ride...

This could be the perfect ride to pop my '13 ride season cherry. Staying tuned.
Forum: Ride reports 02-27-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,320
Posted By taranaki
"Pedro Norte" :lol3:lol3

"Pedro Norte" :lol3:lol3
Forum: Ride reports 02-07-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
Hooty... Just what I need on this drab Portland...

Hooty... Just what I need on this drab Portland February night!
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-28-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,890
Posted By taranaki
Rider's Corner! The owner has a 250L as well. ...

Rider's Corner! The owner has a 250L as well. Lovely folks and a great place to eat, beer, and meet other riders.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 01-28-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,800
Posted By taranaki
Time out!! Yes, it's a tragic situation and...

Time out!!

Yes, it's a tragic situation and compassion is in order.

Yes, Peterman was out of line. Let it go.....

Enough kitty litter slinging. Let's get on with the kitties.


:deal
Forum: Ride reports 01-26-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 93,352
Posted By taranaki
Subscribed. You guys have a great attitude....

Subscribed.

You guys have a great attitude. Can't wait for future installments.
Forum: Latin America 01-09-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,476
Posted By taranaki
:ddog :D

:ddog :D
Forum: Latin America 01-08-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,476
Posted By taranaki
You gonna' be postin' in Ride Reports? ...

You gonna' be postin' in Ride Reports?

Bring it on!!
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 01-08-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,605
Posted By taranaki
A thread worth another look! The OP starts a...

A thread worth another look! The OP starts a journey in Colombia today (along with NoPoChicken). They're 'homies' I've yet to meet but I'll be watching their report closely. Anyway, reading through...
Forum: Latin America 01-05-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,476
Posted By taranaki
:lurk Bring it on! Yours is my numero uno...

:lurk

Bring it on! Yours is my numero uno dream ride.
Forum: Day Trippin' 12-29-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,536
Posted By taranaki
I've had the good fortune to ride Tito's Balkans,...

I've had the good fortune to ride Tito's Balkans, but not with the bravura you guys did.

Inspiring report. Makes me want to work more than the next two years in order to make such journeys in...
Forum: Ride reports 12-25-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 66,884
Posted By taranaki
Presta is the valve style used on modern,...

Presta is the valve style used on modern, high-pressure bicycle tires.



Presta valves vs. Schrader valves

Whereas Schrader valves are almost universal on car tyres, bicycle tubes have...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 11-17-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By taranaki
S'pension tuning Portland area?

Lookin' to get the KLX done up proper with springs, gold valves, etc. and have sags/damping optimized. Can any of youz guyz recommend a shop in the greater Portland area? I can work with M-tech in...
Forum: Asia 10-27-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By taranaki
Great fun to watch. I was going to check out...

Great fun to watch. I was going to check out Ecuador this winter, but after watching that maybe it's back to Chiang Mai.....!!

Where were you?
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