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Forum: The Garage 05-19-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 581
Posted By Parepin
Now this is the kind of feedback I was hoping...

Now this is the kind of feedback I was hoping for. I really like the voltage regulator idea, that's something I'm going to try to incorporate into the unit.

I still haven't found a charger that...
Forum: The Garage 05-16-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 581
Posted By Parepin
And this is where I'm trying to get my foot in...

And this is where I'm trying to get my foot in the door. I've got plans, drawings, designs, etc. I just need to take this next step and it should be smooth sailing.
Forum: The Garage 05-16-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 581
Posted By Parepin
The specifics aren't important. I could go into...

The specifics aren't important. I could go into detail, but that's gonna take more effort than I want to get in to right now.
Forum: The Garage 05-16-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 581
Posted By Parepin
Think of it as just a little hand held unit....

Think of it as just a little hand held unit. There are no external power ports. It's actually a waterproof unit, so there aren't any ports whatsoever. A few buttons, an indicator LED, and a AAA...
Forum: The Garage 05-15-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 581
Posted By Parepin
A test run would be a smart idea for sure. I've...

A test run would be a smart idea for sure. I've just spent some time checking out a few different chargers online, but I'm having a hell of a time trying to figure out the sizing of it all. I've been...
Forum: The Garage 05-15-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 581
Posted By Parepin
Brainstorming: Rechargeable pack

Godammit. I had this whole well written post type up, ready to submit, and I exited the tab. Seriously, I put a lot of work into it. There were, like, 8 paragraphs. So screw it, this is gonna be...
Forum: Ride reports 05-10-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
I figure it's about time I jump on here and at...

I figure it's about time I jump on here and at least give some of you a vague idea of what's goin on in my world. Going back a little bit, I spent the vast majority of the winter in recovery mode...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-04-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By Parepin
Two Yamaha Seca 650s. Well, and my KLR. ...

Two Yamaha Seca 650s. Well, and my KLR.

I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the truck rental is going to be the way to go.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-02-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By Parepin
Moto Transport Needed. Phoenix to San Diego

I've just picked up a couple of bikes in exchange for some labor for a friend of mine out here in Phoenix. Neither one runs. They need to find their way to San Diego, as do I, so I'm just kind of...
Forum: Ride reports 04-30-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Ride reports 04-26-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
All you gotta do is sit back and watch the magic...

All you gotta do is sit back and watch the magic happen.
Forum: Ride reports 04-20-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
It's the anticipation, she just can't take it all...

It's the anticipation, she just can't take it all in. And I can relate, I'm leaking, too.
Forum: Ride reports 04-19-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
Here's something I've been meaning to do for a...

Here's something I've been meaning to do for a while, now. Some of you have already managed to track me down, whether through my full name in the newspaper clippings or just straight up asking me,...
Forum: Ride reports 04-19-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
Well shucks, fellas. You sure know how to make a...

Well shucks, fellas. You sure know how to make a girl blush...
Forum: Ride reports 04-19-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
It's awesome to hear that there's more than a few...

It's awesome to hear that there's more than a few of you lurkers that were brought out of the woodwork by these half brained shenanigans. It puts a big dumb grin on my face every time.
Forum: Ride reports 04-16-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
You guys know I've got excuses, so I'm not gonna...

You guys know I've got excuses, so I'm not gonna dish out any. Rest assured that there will be more. The story's been written, I just need to get the words down.




Sweet jeebus, that's a...
Forum: Ride reports 04-15-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
Any idea which models, specifically? I'm can't...

Any idea which models, specifically? I'm can't get a good read just looking at the pics in the catalog.
Forum: Ride reports 04-15-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
Thanks again, guys. This all couldn't have...

Thanks again, guys. This all couldn't have happened at a better time. I'll by buying a plane ticket tonight and I gotta admit, I was a little nervous with the funding situation. To be honest, I'm...
Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
I see what you did there.... I even take...

I see what you did there....

I even take plastic.
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Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
Holy crap. This is awesome, I don't really know...

Holy crap. This is awesome, I don't really know what to say. As Jim had mentioned, I'm not one to ask for beer money like I've seen on some other ride reports. I know of a handful of inmates that...
Forum: Ride reports 04-11-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
What in the hell is going on here?

What in the hell is going on here?
Forum: Ride reports 04-03-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
It's like you don't even know me. I figure if...

It's like you don't even know me. I figure if you're not falling over every now and then, you're not pushing yourself. And if you're not pushing yourself, you're not improving yourself.

....I've...
Forum: Ride reports 04-03-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
Fortunately I was alright, which was kind of...

Fortunately I was alright, which was kind of amazing considering I was only wearing jeans. I must have tucked in tight because I didn't pick up a scratch, just a slight scuff on the leather shoulder...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 385
Posted By Parepin
You could consider doing a plastidip coating....

You could consider doing a plastidip coating. I've seen a few different projects where someone painted everything from a Ford Ranger to a metric cruiser. It leaves a rubber coating that is apparently...
Forum: The Garage 04-01-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,208
Posted By Parepin
A little while back my KLR ate it's rubber...

A little while back my KLR ate it's rubber swingarm guard that the chain kind of rides along. I didn't think it was all that necessary and thought that I could make it home, but within a few miles it...
Forum: Ride reports 03-31-2013, 02:25 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
You've just gotta keep me going, don'tcha?...

You've just gotta keep me going, don'tcha? Alright, I'll add a bit.

Jim and I split off somewhere along route 19. I believe that Jim took the Nanaimo ferry over to the mainland while I continued...
Forum: Ride reports 03-16-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
Spooky... I remember getting the text...

Spooky...


I remember getting the text that day. Something along the lines of "Dood, Des and I just took a hell of a trip. Slid right off a 50ft cliff." I remember nodding a bit, and thinking...
Forum: Ride reports 03-11-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
Yeah, I saw the tutorial. For whatever reason,...

Yeah, I saw the tutorial. For whatever reason, there is no little square box for me. It's just not there. It may be google chrome, I haven't really investigated any further.
Forum: Ride reports 03-11-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
City workers woke us up the next morning and...

City workers woke us up the next morning and kicked us out. I think we just hit the nearest road that went anywhere and headed west along the coast. We stopped for some food and fuel along the way...
Forum: Ride reports 03-11-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
Dammit, I gotta keep up... The next morning,...

Dammit, I gotta keep up...

The next morning, Jim has that covered. A chat with the owner of the lot and a lesson in sand, a stop at the motorsports shop for seal savers and oil, and breakfast at...
Forum: Ride reports 03-09-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
Jim has already summed up this day pretty good....

Jim has already summed up this day pretty good. Woke up in Steve's yard to a light drizzle, then on the road by mid morning. Coffee and lunch with the Brother in Law, and back to the Long Horn once...
Forum: Ride reports 03-09-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
Holy crap. You're really keeping me on my toes. ...

Holy crap. You're really keeping me on my toes.

I'm kind of curious how people are going about reading this part of the ride report. Is it tricky going back and forth in perspectives? Jims for a...
Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
Sweet Jebus. Alright, you win. Talk to me in a...

Sweet Jebus. Alright, you win. Talk to me in a few years when I've got a chrome knee and a PVC hip. And no worries about the hijack, any activity in this thread is better than none. It actually help...
Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
Thanks for the feedback, JP. This is really...

Thanks for the feedback, JP. This is really something that I needed to hear, although what I've gone through seems to be nothing compared to your tale of bloodshed and mangled metal. I'm kinda...
Forum: Ride reports 03-05-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
I rolled out of my hammock the next morning and...

I rolled out of my hammock the next morning and stumbled over the barren roots and rocks towards the still smouldering campfire. A few deep breaths and I was able to work the coals back into a half...
Forum: Ride reports 03-05-2013, 03:03 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
http://parepin.smugmug.com/Other/Everlasting-Summe...

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We wound around, leaving nothing but a...
Forum: Ride reports 03-04-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
From the shop, we doubled back over the Dam and...

From the shop, we doubled back over the Dam and into the town of Bridgeport. I don't have many (any) pics of right around here, but I'll add a bit on to what Jim has already posted. The first rest...
Forum: Ride reports 03-04-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 226,288
Posted By Parepin
I'm never going to live that down, am I?

I'm never going to live that down, am I?
Forum: Ride reports 03-04-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
This sounds more accurate. I'll go with this. ...

This sounds more accurate. I'll go with this.


The next morning was a new day, with many possibilities ahead of us. The couch beneath me, however, was much more comfortable than the ground I had...
Forum: Ride reports 03-03-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,013
Posted By Parepin
Jim asked me that I hop on board and add whatever...

Jim asked me that I hop on board and add whatever I can, and so here I am. I see that he's moving right along, however, so I need to get my ass in gear.

As Jimmy said, I came in a bit late in the...
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