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Forum: Beasts 04-24-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,310
Views: 599,377
Posted By Red0ktober
FYI, salt water will really wreck an already...

FYI, salt water will really wreck an already abused chain. New one will be here in a couple days. Hopefully the new one will last more than 10k miles, I'll try to take better care of it. :/

Riding...
Forum: 2 smokers 04-24-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,306
Posted By Red0ktober
Hey guys, nice to see an active thread going on...

Hey guys, nice to see an active thread going on these bikes. When I was a kid I talked my dad into bringing his old TC120 back from his parents shed in Montana where it sat for a couple decades. I...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 10-22-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 517
Posted By Red0ktober
I'd take my 'Strom on the plane if I could. I...

I'd take my 'Strom on the plane if I could. I wouldn't mind trying out a GS for a week though.

A friend of mine has family in Fairbanks, we're thinking of flying up to visit them next year and...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 10-22-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 517
Posted By Red0ktober
I was googling a while back, there was a shop on...

I was googling a while back, there was a shop on Oahu that had GSes, http://www.bigkahunarentals.com/
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 10-21-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 517
Posted By Red0ktober
I know the place, haven't used it yet though. I...

I know the place, haven't used it yet though. I don't fly much, but I want to get out for a little vacation this winter. I was thinking of flying to Hawaii and renting a bike there (in which case I'd...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 10-21-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 517
Posted By Red0ktober
PDX Ride and Fly

If I ride to PDX for a flight out, are there lockers or somesuch to stash my riding gear, or am I best off securing it to my bike somehow?
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-31-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
I got my dad back on a bike after 20 years or so....

I got my dad back on a bike after 20 years or so. :D

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk185/Red0ktober/2009%20Suzuki%20V-Strom%20DL650/GOPR0243.jpg
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-30-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
We weren't following AJ, just happened to cross...

We weren't following AJ, just happened to cross paths with him. I was chasing boardforever on his DR and some of his buddies on KTM 2-strokes.

Well I have a 2-stroke too!...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-30-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
Broke my first turn signal just after crossing...

Broke my first turn signal just after crossing paths with AJ last weekend. Ordered an OEM replacement ($$$), will investigate less vulnerable alternatives for next time. Figured I found the limits of...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-27-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
What tires do you have there?

What tires do you have there?
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-27-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
It's been a busy busy summer and I don't think I...

It's been a busy busy summer and I don't think I can spare a weekend. My dad and I are gearing up to ride through Glacier next week. I finally got him talked into buying a bike, first one since his...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-27-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
Is this why you guys told me to carry a patch...

Is this why you guys told me to carry a patch kit? :P

Thankfully my dad spotted it before the head wore off, I never would have noticed it. Looks like a roofing tack, both of us had our houses...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-24-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
Yes! I had overheard that while browsing through...

Yes! I had overheard that while browsing through 2nd Wind Sports downtown. Nice to have it verified. I still usually park in the motorcycle area, but it's nice to know they're all fair game. :D
Forum: Americas 07-19-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Red0ktober
I've put 5k on my V-Strom since getting it last...

I've put 5k on my V-Strom since getting it last August, and bent the skid plate and center stand on the first rough-road trip after getting my 50/50 tires. Just doesn't really have the clearance for...
Forum: Americas 07-19-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Red0ktober
Very nice. How do you like touring on the KLR?...

Very nice. How do you like touring on the KLR? I'm thinking about getting a rough looking but cheap one that's for sale locally and fixing it up for a rougher-road touring bike and buddy loaner.
Forum: Americas 07-18-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Red0ktober
Rock/mud slide has now closed the road. So, we'll...

Rock/mud slide has now closed the road. So, we'll see. *sigh*
Forum: 2 smokers 07-18-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,601
Posted By Red0ktober
They only put a 3-speed D/R in the TC120 though,...

They only put a 3-speed D/R in the TC120 though, with an odd shift pattern - neutral at the top and all three gears down.

Still waiting on new petcocks to get the TC120s running. Just rode the...
Forum: Americas 07-16-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Red0ktober
We looked over the calendars and we can only...

We looked over the calendars and we can only carve out four days. Most likely times are within the next two weeks! Two days will have to be there-and-back highway miles between Oregon and Montana, so...
Forum: Americas 07-15-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Red0ktober
Even if I sent my Passport in tomorrow, I don't...

Even if I sent my Passport in tomorrow, I don't think I'd have the new one in time. Canada may have to wait. :(
Forum: Americas 07-15-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Red0ktober
That looks like a nice loop! My passport expires...

That looks like a nice loop! My passport expires mid-August, I have all my renewal stuff prepared but haven't gotten it in the mail yet. I'll try to get that out tomorrow and hopefully it's processed...
Forum: Americas 07-15-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Red0ktober
A section was closed when I checked a few weeks...

A section was closed when I checked a few weeks ago, but more recently it appears to be open.

http://home.nps.gov/applications/glac/roadstatus/roadstatus.cfm

We'd probably be looking at mid to...
Forum: Americas 07-15-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 299
Posted By Red0ktober
Bike Rentals (PDX)

I've got my dad onboard for a trip through Glacier, but he hasn't owned a bike since the mid 80's (unless you count his non-operable '69 Suzuki TC120 in the barn, I working on it). We're looking into...
Forum: Americas 07-15-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Red0ktober
First trip though Glacier

I've been wanting to ride the Going To The Sun road for a while, and I've figured I'd just take the time when I could and do it solo. BUT, now I've got my dad talked into going with me. :D He hasn't...
Forum: 2 smokers 07-12-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,601
Posted By Red0ktober
The insurance premium for my '71 TC90R is less...

The insurance premium for my '71 TC90R is less than the multi-vehicle discount it gives me, so my insurance went DOWN by $47 over the year!
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-09-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,399
Posted By Red0ktober
Try riding a DR350 from Hood River to Portland...

Try riding a DR350 from Hood River to Portland sometime. Little breezy.

I just took my Strom over the HR bridge on Sunday. It wanders around a bit if you try to keep it straight. I think it feels...
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-07-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,399
Posted By Red0ktober
That Z-car is pretty sweet. I have a '83 Subaru...

That Z-car is pretty sweet. I have a '83 Subaru GL wagon and a '90 Isuzu Trooper that I was thinking of combining with a 200HP GM minivan V6 that I have laying around. I have almost all the component...
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-06-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,399
Posted By Red0ktober
Nice pics. I don't know that I've run the HR...

Nice pics. I don't know that I've run the HR bridge on my 'Strom yet. I've done it on my old DR350 though. It's a funny feeling, even in some cars, but ya just gotta have a little faith.
Forum: 2 smokers 07-04-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By Red0ktober
Upsizing Jets for E10, Suzuki TC90/120

Curious, should I upsize the jets on my old 2-strokes to account for the less potent E10?

I'm resurrecting some old Suzuki TCs, they haven't been properly ridden in many years.
Forum: 2 smokers 06-30-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,601
Posted By Red0ktober
I've also come to have some little Suzuki TCs. I...

I've also come to have some little Suzuki TCs. I have my dad's old '69 TC120 that I'd like to get running again (I took it apart when I was a kid). I bought another TC120 for the parts to replace the...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-29-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
Pretty nearly! My '95 DR350SE was my first bike,...

Pretty nearly! My '95 DR350SE was my first bike, picked it up in 2006. It came with some pretty mild "dual-sport" tires and I rode it almost exclusively on the street. A few short forays on gravel...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-28-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
Home in one piece, I had a blast today! And...

Home in one piece, I had a blast today! And neither of my socks are bloody, so I call it a win.

The muddy Strom may feel differently, took a few knocks to the underside, but everything still looks...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-27-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
I figured as much, pulled an old tail bag out of...

I figured as much, pulled an old tail bag out of the closet to use. I aught to get a tank bag someday.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-27-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
Had to ask on that one, still learning the lingo!

Had to ask on that one, still learning the lingo!
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-27-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
Heidenau K60 Scouts, my first time installing...

Heidenau K60 Scouts, my first time installing tubeless tires. :D

I also installed crash bars and a skid plate.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-27-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
That's me! I've put some slab miles on the...

That's me! I've put some slab miles on the V-Strom, but not much on the backroads.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-27-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2,532
Views: 144,992
Posted By Red0ktober
Subscribed. Sounds like a good maiden voyage...

Subscribed.

Sounds like a good maiden voyage for my 'Strom. Just finished off my stock tires and installed some 50/50s.
Forum: Alaska 06-20-2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,015
Posted By Red0ktober
After reading some pros and cons, loves and hates...

After reading some pros and cons, loves and hates on ADV here, I decided to try a set of K60s for the first proper tires on my DL650 (after the OEM Trail Wings). Installed them myself last night,...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 05-25-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By Red0ktober
GPS - Getting started with useful maps

I'm starting to gear up my DL650 for touring, mostly on-road until I can wear the stock Trail Wings down enough to warrant getting some proper tread.

I just picked up a Garmin etrex 20 and I'm at...
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