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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 03-27-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,124
Posted By Tsilatipac
Pittsburgh to San Diego, LEAVING FRIDAY

Hi all. I have an unexpected trip coming up. I flew to Pittsburgh for a funeral. Friday, I'll be driving back to San Diego. I'll be in a car but I was wondering what people think is the best/most...
Forum: Thumpers 08-20-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By Tsilatipac
New bike in garage

Well, good advice all. Thanks for the great suggestions. I ended up buying a 2005 KDX200. $1700.
Forum: Thumpers 08-14-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By Tsilatipac
Bike for Son???

I need to get my 14yr old son a new (USED) bike. He started on a PW50 at the age of 4. He rode my wife's XR200 for a while. In CA, under 16 the legal limit is now 150CC. He is now riding a 2010...
Forum: Europe 08-10-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By Tsilatipac
Business Travel to Dublin and Penzberg

DUBLIN
I will be travelling to Dublin 10/2 - 10/9 on business. I have no interest in riding a bike there as I would kill myself, I need a cage to protect me from myself. Any ideas on things to...
Forum: Thumpers 03-03-2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,202
Posted By Tsilatipac
This is a bit old but my son has a KLX140L. When...

This is a bit old but my son has a KLX140L. When I first bought the bike I stumbled across a series of articles about uncorking the KLX140. It went through pipe, airbox, jetting, etc in very good...
Forum: Face plant 07-09-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By Tsilatipac
I'm at my doctors now. We cut the trip a day...

I'm at my doctors now. We cut the trip a day short. Elbow still giving me trouble. I'm really here for the road rash though. I'm immuno-compromised since I'm on MTX for psoriatic arthritis. ...
Forum: Face plant 07-07-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By Tsilatipac
Thumbs down CRF230 Meets deer.

Well, this was going to be day trip ride report when I got home. On stead it finds itself on Face Plant! The family is camping at Shaver Lake. I was having a difficult time relaxing into vacation...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 06-10-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,145
Posted By Tsilatipac
Buggy Kiting Google Pics...

Buggy Kiting Google Pics (http://www.google.com/images?q=buggy+kiting&hl=en&gbv=2&tbs=isch:1&sa=N&start=0&ndsp=20)
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 06-06-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,145
Posted By Tsilatipac
Get out of downtown Phoenix much?

Get out of downtown Phoenix much?
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 06-05-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,145
Posted By Tsilatipac
Shooting/Riding spots in AZ

Okay, we have a tradition of dads and sons camping out in the desert each Spring and fall. Shooting, riding dirt bikes, launching rockets, buggy kiting, building fires, etc. We have been doing this...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-25-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By Tsilatipac
Life was a lot simpler when I was a kid. The...

Life was a lot simpler when I was a kid. The sheriff pulled into a gas station where we were fueling up our dirt bikes, wound down his window and said, "Just stay off of these paved roads and I...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-22-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By Tsilatipac
Trail ride San Diego (where)

I'd like to take my son riding this Sunday. I don't want to go blasting around Ocotillo Wells. Is there anywhere we can ride trails/fire roads fairly locally. I used to ride down by the border all...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 37,117
Posted By Tsilatipac
I recently bought a 230L for my wife and I to...

I recently bought a 230L for my wife and I to share. I really wanted a big adventure bike but needed to ride something with my son on his 140. A big adventure bike didn't fit the bill. My wife...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-26-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By Tsilatipac
Okay I guess I blew it. I was actually planning...

Okay I guess I blew it. I was actually planning on starting from the Ocotillo wells area. I got lazy and dropped the "Wells" bad decision. We'll start near the Cahuilla Trail.

I think we'll...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-25-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By Tsilatipac
Ocotillow to ?? All dirt.

Okay, I bought my son a KLX140L and last night I picked up a 230L for my wife and I to share. I'll be taking my son out to Ocotillo next week mid-week. We'd like to go on a long ride. Where can we...
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 423
Posted By Tsilatipac
Well, In a moment of guilt, I decided to buy a...

Well, In a moment of guilt, I decided to buy a bike the wife can ride. I just picked up a new 230L and rode it home minutes ago.
Forum: Thumpers 03-22-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 423
Posted By Tsilatipac
All over the map here. I'm going to look at a...

All over the map here. I'm going to look at a used WR450 tomorrow.

What about a BMW X650 with ABS vs the 650L?
Forum: Alaska 03-22-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By Tsilatipac
I've got 5.4 weeks of vacation accumulated and...

I've got 5.4 weeks of vacation accumulated and counting. After a bit of negotiation with my boss, I can take 4 weeks off at once so I have plenty of time. The trailer is just for...
Forum: Alaska 03-22-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By Tsilatipac
Alaska by cage

Well, tax man killed me...so the new adventure bike has effectively been killed. It looks like I'll suffer from empty stable syndrome for a while longer. So...I'm thinking about taking the family in...
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 423
Posted By Tsilatipac
I wish the price only doubled, it quadrupled!!

I wish the price only doubled, it quadrupled!!
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 423
Posted By Tsilatipac
I had a 2002 DRZ400e and I've had a few XRs over...

I had a 2002 DRZ400e and I've had a few XRs over the years. They were all good. I can say that I have never had a bad thumper. My wife would like me to get a 230L or XT250 so she can ride it. I...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 423
Posted By Tsilatipac
Which bike thread...again

Okay. I got a bonus recently. After paying taxes, settling with the IRS, CA board of equalization, property taxes, and a few other home repairs...the adventure bike just slipped through my...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-09-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By Tsilatipac
Good call. Adv Rider is the center of my riding...

Good call. Adv Rider is the center of my riding universe. I forget there are other forums out there. AF1 is a great site.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-08-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By Tsilatipac
Capo at North County BMW San Diego

Any know who's bike this is? I might be interested but, I'd love to know if the original owner is on here. Nothing like somebody knowing the bikes history.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 02-27-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By Tsilatipac
Google Latitudes

Has anybody else seen this? It won't work for all trips but, most of us spend most of our time within cell coverage. Google has an app that will let friends track your location from your cell...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-18-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,439
Posted By Tsilatipac
What is the farthest place South that that can be...

What is the farthest place South that that can be picked up? Also, can it be ridden by a KLX140 without plates? I'd like to take my 13 year old son on a long ride like that. Where do you guys pick...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-11-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7,118
Views: 539,394
Posted By Tsilatipac
Another sporting group that I used to be a member...

Another sporting group that I used to be a member of had access to the key for opening a gate in CNF. I believe that some of the gates are really just locked to thwart smuggling. A very diplomatic...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-08-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 7,577
Posted By Tsilatipac
Is there anywhere close that we could take a fire...

Is there anywhere close that we could take a fire road to a clearing, build a little fire and relax having hot dogs, sausages, etc. We've had enough rain that there definitely isn't a fire hazard. ...
Forum: Americas 02-07-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By Tsilatipac
I did the public tour with my kids a couple years...

I did the public tour with my kids a couple years ago as my son was doing a science project on hydro-electric generators. When I was a little kid I went on the same tour but also think that I got to...
Forum: Thumpers 01-26-2010, 02:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 910
Posted By Tsilatipac
My son thinks I'm crazy when I talk like that. I...

My son thinks I'm crazy when I talk like that. I took him shooting, defensive pistol and kept saying, "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" and he kept thinking, "that doesn't make any sense at all."
Forum: Thumpers 01-25-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 910
Posted By Tsilatipac
Well, I pulled the trigger and purchased a 2009...

Well, I pulled the trigger and purchased a 2009 KLX140L! I got it for $3077 out the door and feel pretty good about that even though it is more than I wanted to spend. I want to come up with some...
Forum: Thumpers 01-23-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 910
Posted By Tsilatipac
Bike for 13 year old

Well, I need to buy my son a motorcycle. He is 13. Size wise he seems to fit the Honda CRF150F or Kawasaki 140L. I was wondering what folks recommend in this size range? I hate to sink too much...
Forum: Americas 01-06-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By Tsilatipac
This is a good one--adding it to my list. I...

This is a good one--adding it to my list. I needed to name the ride something...I'm not only interested in plants...anything of engineering marvel. Ideally, I'd like personal tours from inmates but...
Forum: Americas 01-05-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By Tsilatipac
North American Plant Tour 2010

I have been thinking about an Alaska trip for a few years. This summer was sizing up to be the year however, I think that I'm going to defer Alaska for now. My folks are getting older and I feel...
Forum: Asia 12-30-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Tsilatipac
Thanks Bruce!! It is too late to fix the title...

Thanks Bruce!! It is too late to fix the title as I authorized the printer to go based upon the other feedback. I will make a note of it though.

Thank you,
Carl
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-29-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,460
Posted By Tsilatipac
Try Vermont! At least back in 2001, the whole...

Try Vermont! At least back in 2001, the whole process could be done by mail. Send in some paper work and a plate and registration shows up in the mail. Same legalities / illegalities apply.
Forum: Road warriors 12-28-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 55,845
Posted By Tsilatipac
I had a lot of fun on my FJ1100. Another bike...

I had a lot of fun on my FJ1100. Another bike that I miss. Here are my guilty pleasures:

I have always wanted one of these!! It is just too cool.
...
Forum: Asia 12-25-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Tsilatipac
Thank you!:clap

Thank you!:clap
Forum: Asia 12-24-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Tsilatipac
Japanese Translation

I am having my business card translated to Japanese because of a project I am working on. Would anyone care to comment on the proof I received back from the typesetter? For all I know it could say,...
Forum: Orange Crush 12-15-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,077
Posted By Tsilatipac
Thanks for the reply. I ride some dirt but a lot...

Thanks for the reply. I ride some dirt but a lot of road. Like you said, on the dirt, I don't find height to be too much trouble. The height does worry me on the road in stop and go traffic. I...
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