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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains Today, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
Kinda off topic but does anyone have a KTM 690...

Kinda off topic but does anyone have a KTM 690 Enduro R that they will let me test ride? I've been thinking about trading the Tiger in on one but no dealers will let me test ride.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-15-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
Your guess is correct. Pretty easy to find.

Your guess is correct. Pretty easy to find.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-14-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
The ride to that tag was awesome. 180 degree...

The ride to that tag was awesome. 180 degree switchbacks up a steep hill. Fun ride if you're in the area. My girlfriend has been riding since memorial day and has tackled off road, steep hills,...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-14-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
TAG ...

TAG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QNgq3ScfoJI/Ubumoz8MJ3I/AAAAAAAAAjs/452GkJQhITg/w658-h494-no/IMG_20130614_173816.jpg

Next one up in a bit...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-14-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
What I meant to say was I am going to dick around...

What I meant to say was I am going to dick around all day and not do a whole lot of anything and then my girlfriend will come over and remind me that I was supposed to go get this tag so off we go...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-14-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
I might go grab this one in a little bit and wait...

I might go grab this one in a little bit and wait until my girlfriend gets off work to put a new tag...
Forum: Thumpers 06-13-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,639
Posted By xathor
I own a WR250R and a 450EXC-R... Love them...

I own a WR250R and a 450EXC-R...

Love them both but if I had to choose between the two to keep forever... I'd keep the WR.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-04-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,241
Posted By xathor
Never happened!

Never happened!
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-03-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,241
Posted By xathor
In no order: ...

In no order:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-D6nrjCS3Ypk/Uayb-xyVveI/AAAAAAAAAiM/58jVklgPXsQ/w954-h716-no/IMG_20130601_103042.jpg...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-02-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,241
Posted By xathor
Where's the video?! :)

Where's the video?! :)
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-31-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,241
Posted By xathor
Is that the national tag o rama token?

Is that the national tag o rama token?
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 36,174
Views: 6,208,411
Posted By xathor
<object width="1280" height="720"><param...

<object width="1280" height="720"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LcHDcAsz6g8?hl=en_US&amp;version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-22-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,241
Posted By xathor
I bought a one person tent the other night at...

I bought a one person tent the other night at Dicks.
It was $90, Koppen Lokal is the name. It's pretty roomy, weighs like 2lbs and sets up super easy.
...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 293,920
Posted By xathor
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/943380_783255109103_972074878_n.jpg

Took mine on a small off road adventure the other day.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-16-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
I was going to go after the tag today but since...

I was going to go after the tag today but since it's too damn far away I guess I will go hit the ORV trails out in Bankhead.

Trails start at 34.341097,-87.177973 if anyone wants to join me.
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-28-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 63,186
Posted By xathor
I wouldn't worry about discharging the cap into...

I wouldn't worry about discharging the cap into yourself and dying. At the 12 to 14 volts that you would be putting into the cap you could easily touch both ends with licked fingers and not feel a...
Forum: Thumpers 02-28-2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,189
Posted By xathor
What a beautiful XR600R. Have you had any...

What a beautiful XR600R. Have you had any problems with it?

Awesome shop too. Don't find too many like it anymore.
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,189
Posted By xathor
When I was 127lbs in college I could kick start a...

When I was 127lbs in college I could kick start a XR600R... I also had no problem kicking an older DR650.
With a bike that is kick/electric it is easy to use your foot to suppliment a weak battery. ...
Forum: Thumpers 02-26-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,189
Posted By xathor
http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/xla...

http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/xlarge/12_Beta_520RS_2.jpg

The 520 is a pretty slick looking bike. Especially with the carbon fiber skid plate. I'd never rock one (the CF...
Forum: Thumpers 02-25-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,189
Posted By xathor
The name had crossed my mind a few times but I...

The name had crossed my mind a few times but I never really checked them out.

Beta has 3 new dual sport offerings. The 400/450/520 RS... and they have a pretty neat BYOB (Build Your Own Beta)...
Forum: Thumpers 02-25-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,189
Posted By xathor
Price isn't really a factor here... I just don't...

Price isn't really a factor here... I just don't want to blow a wad of cash on something that is a poor investment.

Japanese, Italian, Austrian, German... doesn't matter to me.

To the...
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,189
Posted By xathor
While the Terra certainly looks nice, the 5 speed...

While the Terra certainly looks nice, the 5 speed and 400lb wet weight are a bit of a limitation. The Terra is not far from the KLR650 that I sold and replaced with the Tiger 800xc. I'm looking for...
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,189
Posted By xathor
Next step after a WR250R

Greetings.

I'm looking for a suitable upgrade from my 2009 WR250R that I have put a few thousand miles on. Unfortunately I haven't gotten to ride it as much as I would have liked to because of my...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 02-24-2013, 04:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,241
Posted By xathor
Count me in! I'm planning on post poning...

Count me in!

I'm planning on post poning my TAT trip until June anyways. I want to make sure the passes in Colorado and up near Crater Lake are open.

I also might be selling my WR250R for...
Forum: Thumpers 02-23-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4,182
Views: 746,004
Posted By xathor
Considering selling my trust WR250R and picking...

Considering selling my trust WR250R and picking up either a KTM 500EXC or a 690 Enduro R.

I'd be all over the EXC except I don't think that the maintenance windows will be friendly for long...
Forum: Beasts 02-13-2013, 03:34 AM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 293,920
Posted By xathor
Can you post a few more pictures of your risers...

Can you post a few more pictures of your risers and HDB mount? Just the whole control area in general, thanks!
Forum: Beasts 02-08-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,867
Posted By xathor
If you're wringing out the throttle at interstate...

If you're wringing out the throttle at interstate speeds your 800's broken or you are pulling a drag chute.

:rofl

Even my WR250R with big flappy backpacks hanging over the edge loaded with me...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 02-05-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
The thought of driving a 250 all the way back...

The thought of driving a 250 all the way back from San Francisco doesn't really appeal to me. Nearly everyone says the TAT is doable on a R1200GS. I'm going in May and most of the gnarly trails in...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-05-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By xathor
Port Orford, OR -> San Francisco, CA

I'm finishing up the TAT in Port Orford this coming May and am wanting to go down to visit a friend in the San Francisco area.

Recommend any roads along that route?

I've never been in...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 02-05-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
I don't suppose anyone wants to do the TAT with...

I don't suppose anyone wants to do the TAT with me starting the first week of May?

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20652988
Forum: Americas 02-04-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By xathor
Damn. I'm an idiot. I was talking with my...

Damn. I'm an idiot.

I was talking with my boss about what I can do on the trip back to see if there's anything interesting to see... He was asking where I got 21.5 days? I was kind of sad for a...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-04-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By xathor
I'm planning on starting from Bartlesville, OK on...

I'm planning on starting from Bartlesville, OK on the first week of May. Check my thread out to see if you want to meet up.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20652673
Forum: Americas 02-04-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By xathor
Nah. I take advice when advice is given. I...

Nah. I take advice when advice is given.

I agree that the Tiger would be a much, much better idea. It's just easy to get caught up in ride reports where guys take WR250R's, thumper KTM's,...
Forum: Americas 02-04-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By xathor
My main reason for not wanting to take my WR250R...

My main reason for not wanting to take my WR250R is the thought of having to ride it on the interstate all the way back from Port Orford to Huntsville.

But then I thought, how much could it...
Forum: Americas 02-04-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By xathor
I'm looking at the Heidenau K60's. They look...

I'm looking at the Heidenau K60's. They look like a good mix. If I can't do a trail then I simply can't do it. I'm not going to fret over it. I'd love to take at least one dirt pass over the...
Forum: Americas 02-02-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By xathor
I've been thinking more and more and I figure the...

I've been thinking more and more and I figure the ride will start around the beginning of May. I get home on the 11th... then that gives me two weeks to get packed and ready. Might push it back...
Forum: Americas 02-01-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By xathor
Thanks to this picture... ...

Thanks to this picture...

http://wachs.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Triumph-800XC-Tiger/i-hFSVD6G/0/XL/IMG6745-XL.jpg

I have pretty much secured my choice on getting the Giant Loop Fandango tank...
Forum: Americas 02-01-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By xathor
Xathor goes West (TAT) (800xc)

Greetings. :rofl

I don't guess I have ever introduced myself on ADVrider. My name is Nick, I am soon to be 27 years old and I am probably the nerdiest person on the planet... but I keep it in...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-18-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
Merry Christmas, lol.... It's not much.

Merry Christmas, lol.... It's not much.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-12-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7,358
Views: 393,242
Posted By xathor
Did my tag kill the game? I'd go move it but...

Did my tag kill the game?

I'd go move it but I am in Abu Dhabi.

Shame.
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