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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-15-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 730
Posted By el' hefe
Definitely sounds like a neighborhood hooligan as...

Definitely sounds like a neighborhood hooligan as you mentioned. I bet you will see the bike again, hopefully it will come back to you in the same condition as when it was stolen.

I am in...
Forum: Ride reports 05-02-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 536,376
Posted By el' hefe
Still reading, glad to see you are still riding;...

Still reading, glad to see you are still riding; motorcycle or snowboard, it is all good!
Forum: Orange Crush 05-02-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,709
Posted By el' hefe
Rally Raid

I have a Rally Raid windscreen, and and XD-3 helmet. No major complaints after a 10 day 4000 mile trip on 90% highway & 10% desert/mountain roads.

I also like the fact that with the Rally Raid,...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 02-19-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,860
Posted By el' hefe
Well considering that you a fan of the orange......

Well considering that you a fan of the orange... I might be able to help a brutha out. I will send you a PM this evening.

You know, we do have a couple of roads that just may work well for your...
Forum: Ride reports 08-30-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 536,376
Posted By el' hefe
+1. It is always good to have a contingency plan...

+1. It is always good to have a contingency plan should any other bike troubles develop down the road. But really, what else could go wrong? Your just going for a quick spin around the block........
Forum: Ride reports 08-29-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 536,376
Posted By el' hefe
Great to see the RR active again!

Too bad about FF's busted ankle, and don't sweat the gross photo; to be honest I was a bit relieved that there wasn't an included pic of a bed pan, with a steaming pile poo in it! Or maybe you just...
Forum: Ride reports 08-23-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Day 06 (7/10/12) - Durango to Crested Butte - Cont

Riding up Engineers was a blast. There were quite a few 4x4's roaming about, but nothing that would stop the fun. I hit the the last turn to the top, and ran into a couple of ADV'ers (Flux & Lucky)...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-21-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,066
Posted By el' hefe
BDCW is having a non-advertised sale on select...

BDCW is having a non-advertised sale on select items for the month of August. Skid plates is one of the items (while supplies last). You need to enter a promo code to get the sale price. I am sure...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-20-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,569
Posted By el' hefe
Sounds like you are looking for the neighborhood...

Sounds like you are looking for the neighborhood charm of Tudors and Craftmans similar to what you have in Portland. If that is the case, then Seattle is your spot. You can find one off home's from...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-15-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,569
Posted By el' hefe
Well I hope it improves, but I am not holding my...

Well I hope it improves, but I am not holding my breath that it will.


Yes it is a bridge replacement with a 2014 completion date. But typical to US highway and infrastructure improvements, it...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-15-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,569
Posted By el' hefe
Yeah...check that last statement. 520 is...

Yeah...check that last statement. 520 is superf*cked these days.:lol3

I live in Wallingford, and commute to Redmond. In the mornings it is great as long as you beat the techies (sp) to work. On...
Forum: Ride reports 08-14-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 536,376
Posted By el' hefe
:clap:freaky Sounds like this adventure is going...

:clap:freaky Sounds like this adventure is going to pick up momentum once again!! Interested to hear what events have transpired behind the scene. Sounds like the trail on your bike may be cooling...
Forum: Ride reports 08-10-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 536,376
Posted By el' hefe
Dude. No f-ing way. I just spent a good...

Dude. No f-ing way.

I just spent a good part of the day cacthing up on this RR, and I have been loving it as you have passions similar to mine (snowboarding, m/cing & KTM's at that)...I finally...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-10-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,916
Posted By el' hefe
Edit* - I just saw your first question......West...

Edit* - I just saw your first question......West entrance from FS 25 is more fun from my perspective. Lots of turns, great views, and less travelled. Road is a bit more degraded on this side. East is...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-10-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,916
Posted By el' hefe
This is good info. I jumped on I-15 to...

This is good info.

I jumped on I-15 to slab it into Salt Lake City, and learned that this is a road I never want to be on,..... ever again. :eek1

Avoiding I-5 from Olympia to Seattle is...
Forum: Ride reports 08-08-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Day 06 (7/10/12) - Durango to Crested Butte

I woke up at 7:00AM, ran down to to the continental breakfast and grabbed a cup of coffee, and a few pastries. I went back to my room and quickly gathered up my items and started to pack the bike....
Forum: Orange Crush 08-07-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,985
Posted By el' hefe
Badge of honor. I have lot's of them on mine, and...

Badge of honor. I have lot's of them on mine, and wear them with pride. Do you want pretty, or do you want tough? 950/990's are just plain tough. :deal
Forum: Ride reports 08-06-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Day 05 (7/10/12) - Escalante to Durango Cont.

Wow, day 5 was a long day….

So I rolled up the ferry rolled on we set sail for the other side. Ferry ride was a nice break out of the saddle, but all I wanted to do was abandon ship for the cool...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-03-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 57,949
Posted By el' hefe
I was riding the other day, I noticed that I had...

I was riding the other day, I noticed that I had a speed wobble at 90. I thought that was quite strange as I don't usually get those until over 100..... Must be that worn down TKC on the front :lol3
Forum: Ride reports 08-02-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6,454
Views: 1,903,301
Posted By el' hefe
Not a cliff hanger

Dr. Rock was referring to Dave.



What great report! Thanks for all the work you have put into it over all of these years!
Forum: Ride reports 08-01-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Day 05 (7/10/12) - Escalante to Durango Cont.

After playing around in Escalante NM, it was time to head over to Burr Trail, I jumped on 12 and headed east, scenery was great and so were the corners. There are some great turns going into...
Forum: Ride reports 08-01-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,052
Views: 441,344
Posted By el' hefe
Good luck! Look forward to hearing the adventures...

Good luck! Look forward to hearing the adventures to come!
Forum: Orange Crush 08-01-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,898
Posted By el' hefe
We use airhawks for long two-up rides on the 950,...

We use airhawks for long two-up rides on the 950, and it works great for us. I place a small towel (folded) under the leading edge of the pillion airhawk in effort to level out the seat angle. If you...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-31-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,837
Posted By el' hefe
:rofl:rofl:rofl Sorry, I didn't mean to...

:rofl:rofl:rofl

Sorry, I didn't mean to contribute to the hijack, but that just made my day...."It was epic".....:lol3
Forum: Ride reports 07-31-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,493
Posted By el' hefe
Hey guys great trip! I am pretty sure that I saw...

Hey guys great trip! I am pretty sure that I saw and waved to you when we were leaving the Old Faithful parking lot (I also drove by you leaving the (West Park Entrance) that day....I was on the...
Forum: Ride reports 07-31-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Just testing out the ride report hyperlink in the...

Just testing out the ride report hyperlink in the sig' line...:D

Foreshadowing of the views to come in the next report.
...
Forum: Ride reports 07-31-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,508
Posted By el' hefe
Sounds like your trip is working as intended. It...

Sounds like your trip is working as intended. It is better to figure out the maintanence items are an issue now, than finding out once you are in a third world country, right?

You have a couple...
Forum: Ride reports 07-30-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Day 05 (7/10/12) - Escalante to Durango

I slept like a champ last night, and I am well rested for a another day of big miles, and this day will have lots of smiles. I start by heading south on Hole in the Rock rd, and then decide to take...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-30-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By el' hefe
Any chance that I met you and your friend in...

Any chance that I met you and your friend in Bryce Canyon NP a couple of weeks ago? Had a rear tire that was wearing real bad?

Anyway, I too can extend out garage space. I am in Seattle just...
Forum: Ride reports 07-28-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,660
Posted By el' hefe
Good work!:thumb

Good work!:thumb
Forum: Ride reports 07-28-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Day 04 (7/0/12) SLC - Escalante Continued (again)....

Once finished with Bryce, it was near 7PM, so I knew I had to get rolling to find a spot to camp for the night. I made why back to highway 12 and went east. Again, due to the time of day, the...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-28-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,580
Posted By el' hefe
:super Ride on!!

:super

Ride on!!
Forum: Ride reports 07-28-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Day 04 (7/0/12) SLC - Escalante Continued....

Yes, awesome news about the eye...:clap:rilla:super

That brings up a good point that now that the first phase of the ride is complete, I am now riding solo, and the ride can slow down just bit as...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-27-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,580
Posted By el' hefe
Not sure is this helps but.... I encountered a...

Not sure is this helps but.... I encountered a similar problem on a trip that I did a couple of weeks ago, and my problems has similarities to yours, and they started in Denver (Littleton to be...
Forum: Ride reports 07-27-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,629
Posted By el' hefe
Subscribed!

I did WABDR last year, and I am hoping to do the OBDR in the near future. Thanks for the preview.:lurk
Forum: Ride reports 07-25-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,909
Posted By el' hefe
:lurk

:lurk
Forum: Ride reports 07-25-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Day 04 (7/0/12) SLC - Escalante

This is the morning of our appointment with the eye specialist, and I am pretty relieved that we made it to SLC on schedule. Now I am hoping that the specialist tells us that he can deal with these...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-25-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,933
Posted By el' hefe
Campgrounds

Doubt I will be on this ride :cry, but I just went through the McCall area, and it is awesome out there!

The Ponderosa Campground is family orientated, very clean, and has a nice beach that is...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-24-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16,660
Views: 6,255,679
Posted By el' hefe
Burr Trail, UT ...

Burr Trail, UT
http://jeffp.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2012-Four-Corner-Loop/i-VRx7PBH/0/XL/IMG3726-XL.jpg

A closer look:...
Forum: Ride reports 07-23-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,414
Posted By el' hefe
Day 03 (7/08/12) Lick Creek Pass ID > SLC - CONTINUED

We made it from our camp spot to Stanley by 11:30AM. We then headed South from Stanley down to Twin Falls and arrived around 3:30PM. Twin Falls unremarkable for the most part, but it does have a...
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