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Forum: Vendors 05-20-2013, 04:40 PM
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Views: 7,237
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:wink:

:wink:
Forum: Vendors 05-19-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 112,426
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Yup, they'll take your money and fill the order....

Yup, they'll take your money and fill the order. (And it's a great product.) But try canceling an order, returning an order ... and you'll have a memorable encounter. And your local retailer will...
Forum: Vendors 05-19-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
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Massages ... funny you should mention that,...

Massages ... funny you should mention that, DolphinJohn.

Two riding couples that I'm developing a custom ADV route for have requested that I include days' end accommodations that will provide just...
Forum: Vendors 05-19-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
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Support vehicle

DolphinJohn, if you don't mind me answering here your question regarding the practicality of a support vehicle ...

A pickup or SUV to haul fuel, water, coolers, camping gear etc. is a terrific...
Forum: Vendors 05-18-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
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Ghosts of the Wild West

All along Heart of the West Adventure Route are vestiges of America's Old West ... ghost towns, an old one-room schoolhouse, a forlorn stagecoach station, the ruins of a Pony Express and Overland...
Forum: Vendors 05-16-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 112,426
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Stay away from these guys!

Order only from a reputable retailer, which Great Outdoor Products in Utah is not.

BTW ... the 1.75 gal fuel container will hold 2 gallons.
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 30,675
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That's been suggested to me before, but I've...

That's been suggested to me before, but I've never tried one. I must, tho. Carrying extra filters takes up too much space. So thanks for the reminder!
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 30,675
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First KLR on the COBDR

My 08 KLR the first to do the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route, last August on the inaugural ride with Touratech-USA, Butler MC Maps and others. You can see it Sterling Noren's video, and read...
Forum: Vendors 05-08-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
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Hey Mike ... A PM reply is on its way. ...

Hey Mike ... A PM reply is on its way.

Here's a link to a Q&A about the route (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rbfT0IzV09pBS8OonKdFYRYvW-dJN8-tIubwbjROiY0/edit?usp=sharing).

Here's a link...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-07-2013, 09:32 AM
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What a great and timely thread! ADV's "Bob" and I...

What a great and timely thread! ADV's "Bob" and I have been mulling a few days in the first week of June, based out of, perhaps, Bob Scott Campground near Austin. I called the Austin Ranger District...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 08:49 AM
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Using long spacers, I was able to extend the...

Using long spacers, I was able to extend the right-side rack out enough so that I am able to remove the panel covering the air filter without removing the rack. That has been a major convenience,...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4,667
Views: 914,792
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Are you able to access the air filter without...

Are you able to access the air filter without removing the rack on that side? In my experience, KLR rack designers tend to overlook the need to frequently service the KLR's air filter when riding on...
Forum: Americas 05-03-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By byways
California wildfire drives thousands from homes

May 3, The New York Times:

LOS ANGELES — Walls of wind-driven fire swept across Ventura County on Friday, forcing thousands of home evacuations, shutting down schools and offices and ravaging...
Forum: Vendors 05-02-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
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She sounds like an awesome gal, Don! I assume...

She sounds like an awesome gal, Don! I assume that's her on your website pic, in front of the Teton Range in Wyo., with the BMW? And hey ... looking at mredsmoto.com (http://www.mredsmoto.com), it's...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-02-2013, 01:54 PM
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Views: 93,884
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Best of luck, but defective maps sounds unlikely.

Best of luck, but defective maps sounds unlikely.
Forum: Americas 05-02-2013, 11:09 AM
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Views: 373
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Early fire season predicted for West

May 1, National Interagency Fire Center (http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf):

"Across the western U.S., fire season is likely to occur somewhat earlier...
Forum: Americas 05-02-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
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Above-normal fire season seen for West Coast, Idaho, Montana

May1, Associated Press:

"National Interagency Fire Center in Boise said Wednesday in their first 2013 summer fire outlook that a dry winter and expected warming trend means the potential for...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-01-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 568
Views: 93,884
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Hmmm ... That is bad. I'm feelin' your pain, and...

Hmmm ... That is bad. I'm feelin' your pain, and hoping I don't go through something similar with mine once the snow melts and the mud dries.
Forum: Ride reports 04-28-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 49,399
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"With a flight out of Reno only 36 hours away, I...

"With a flight out of Reno only 36 hours away, I thought it best to play it safe and headed straight for Henness Pass."

Sounds like you all cut it close. It's good that there were options for you.
Forum: Vendors 04-28-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,032
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Graduation ... Mother's Day ... Father's Day ... What to give?

The June issue of RoadRUNNER chronicling the inaugural run of the COBDR with Touratech-USA ...

Sterling Noren's knee-slapping video of that epic ride ...

and the Butler map of the COBDR ...
...
Forum: Vendors 04-28-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
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Four weeks? You be living the dream, MRED ... ...

Four weeks? You be living the dream, MRED ...

And I assume by your craft that your butts will be well-seated.
Forum: Face plant 04-28-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By byways
Women lose an advocate

We mourn the death, while riding, of women's-rights advocate and journalist Mary Thom.

The New York Times:...
Forum: Vendors 04-28-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,549
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I bought an Oregon from GPScity over the winter....

I bought an Oregon from GPScity over the winter. I haven't had a chance to use it much yet (still awaiting the season here in the northern Rockies), but I sure appreciate GPScity's efforts to help...
Forum: Vendors 04-28-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
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MRED ... Which cell blocks will your gang be...

MRED ... Which cell blocks will your gang be hailing from?
Forum: Vendors 04-28-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
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Ouch! 1,000 apologies, Bobzilla. How ever did I...

Ouch! 1,000 apologies, Bobzilla. How ever did I forget the awesome Silver and Keystone states!

I also left out New Hampsha.

List has been corrected ...
Forum: Equipment 04-28-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
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This is brilliant! Leave it to an Idahoan to...

This is brilliant! Leave it to an Idahoan to develop the idea ...

I suppose bug netting for the opening could be arranged.
Forum: The Garage 04-28-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By byways
This is helpful, from both of you. Thanks for...

This is helpful, from both of you. Thanks for keeping us informed. Many garages have echoed with bad words for failing to do this correctly.
Forum: Vendors 04-27-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
Posted By byways
Or sideways? :1drink

Or sideways? :1drink
Forum: Vendors 04-27-2013, 12:22 PM
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Views: 7,237
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Another lodging option added!

For those who prefer not to camp (we know you're out there!), we've added yet another authentically Western lodging option along Heart of the West:

Spirit West Lodge...
Forum: Vendors 04-27-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,237
Posted By byways
Florida!

DolphinJohn, PM responded to!

All the way from Florida? Yikes!

I should start putting flag stickers on my gas tank, for here's the list of known locales that HoW riders will be embarking from...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-26-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 568
Views: 93,884
Posted By byways
bikeroutetoaster.com

In my search for an alterrnative to MapSource and BaseCamp (for clients who have neither), I've been playing with the free online routing program bikeroutetoaster.com to do tracks with my Oregon 450....
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 459
Posted By byways
I own an 08, bought new. It was a mistake. The...

I own an 08, bought new. It was a mistake. The long list of problems with that and subsequent years are well documented.

You'd be better off with an 07 or earlier.
Forum: Americas 04-25-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By byways
Forecasting ...

March 13, USA Today:

"The predicted hot spots for wildfires this year are Florida, Arizona, New Mexico and Southern California."
Forum: Americas 04-25-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
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Dangerous wildfire season predicted in California

April 25, Sacramento Bee:

LOS ANGELES -- Californians can expect a dangerous summer wildfire season due to a dry winter that has left the normally green hills of spring parched and tinder-dry,...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-25-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 568
Views: 93,884
Posted By byways
:thumb

:thumb
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-25-2013, 07:30 PM
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Views: 93,884
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Hmm ... So was this maybe, like, pilot error 'n...

Hmm ... So was this maybe, like, pilot error 'n stuff?
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-25-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 568
Views: 93,884
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Will be standing by ... I have a new Oregon...

Will be standing by ...

I have a new Oregon -- haven't put it to real-world use yet -- and I'm transitioning gradually into BaseCamp, so ...

What's "Global Maps"?

Are the relevant City Nav...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-25-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 568
Views: 93,884
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Cyberdos, your account is important ... and...

Cyberdos, your account is important ... and troubling. Just to be certain: You're referring to routes, and not tracks, correct?
Forum: Americas 04-25-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 587
Posted By byways
You've a massive task before you. Perhaps...

You've a massive task before you.

Perhaps some insights into your experience, background, skill level, geographic knowledge and backcountry-travel experience would be helpful for inmates who'd...
Forum: Vendors 04-25-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,032
Posted By byways
+1! :clap

+1! :clap
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