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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-17-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 31,446
Posted By skier
Spring

It snowed in Moab last night, but its supposed to be 70 by Sunday, we're headed over tomorrow to bicycle the White Rim for the 18th time. We have about a foot of freshies at 11,000', but it came in...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-01-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,705
Posted By skier
Versatility

I have about 28k miles on my 990, short commutes, local jeep roads, desert trips and one cross-country trip to Maine. If you get the seating right for you, it would seem to fit your needs. I'm a...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-18-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,205
Posted By skier
Miles

I have 28,000 miles on my 07. No major issues, just tires, gas, oil, tires and one battery change
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-12-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By skier
sept

a fine time to ride the passes. My favorite month for it as the weather is agreeable and there are not so many jeepers and 4-wheelers around.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-09-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,807
Posted By skier
lifestyle

I've done it most of my life. I'm in the sports business, so no surprise, but most residents work more than one job until they're established to break into it. Cost of living is always higher, food...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-06-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,866
Posted By skier
Where did this happen? I saw you heading N out...

Where did this happen? I saw you heading N out of Silverton early Sunday afternoon, I was on the black 990 headed S through town. My phone is nine 7 oh, 7 nine 9, four zero zero four if anyone...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-06-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,405
Posted By skier
Black Bear

Used to jog up BB when I worked in T-Ride in the 70's. Could never figure out why anyone wanted to drive it when so many other local routes are more enjoyable. Bragging rights go to several locals...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-06-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By skier
Laugh clear lake

Clear Lake gets lots of day traffic, but very few campers. We camped up there about 4 weeks ago and only one other tent spent the night. The flowers are great this year, an unusual combination of...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-06-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,866
Posted By skier
what's needed?

sorry I missed this post initially. I have a house in Durango and one in Silverton, my daughters a nurse here. I've been busy selling a house and business, so I only spent one day in Silverton this...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-01-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,300
Posted By skier
Fire Ban

The fire ban in the San Juan National Forest (Durango-Silverton) was lifted today.
Forum: Equipment 06-06-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By skier
glue

Seam Seal or Shoegoo are perfect for this purpose. They've been used on welted leather mountaineering boots for years.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-23-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,328
Posted By skier
camping

La Plata canyon is my backyard, and it is extremely crowded on weekends. Weekday camping there is ok. Lots of less-travelled camping to the East, West and North of the canyon with more room to...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-01-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 334
Posted By skier
shop

I've had good luck with the Fun Center in Durango. They sell a few twins every year and service probably a dozen or so in the area.
Forum: Orange Crush 03-17-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By skier
How

Take a look at the threads the the Halls of Wisdom

http://www.ktm950.info/how/Tools/tools_tr.html
Forum: Orange Crush 03-14-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,058
Posted By skier
Mefos in the San Juans

I'm running the Mefo Explorer's front and rear and like them so far. I've had 2 sets of Scorps and 2 sets of 908/606 and think the Mefos are a good compromise between those. Good wear so far. No...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-17-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,527
Posted By skier
100,000 !!

Congratulations and thanks for the great trip report.:D
Forum: Orange Crush 11-19-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 790
Posted By skier
It works on my 07 990.

It works on my 07 990.
Forum: Orange Crush 11-17-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,040
Posted By skier
Yes, the radiator cap may need replacement. I...

Yes, the radiator cap may need replacement. I just did mine at 21K miles and no more coolant loss.
Forum: Orange Crush 10-11-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,368
Posted By skier
Passes

A friend skied Velocity last week (Wed 10/6 http://www.silvertonmountain.com/uploads/images/photo_4cad56a48cb11.jpg) so there's a little accumulation up high. I haven't heard of anyone crossing the...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-21-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By skier
Colors around Silverton, Ouray and Lake City are...

Colors around Silverton, Ouray and Lake City are near peak. Lower elevations are about a week away.
Forum: Orange Crush 09-10-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,889
Posted By skier
Have any of you tried bypassing the ignition...

Have any of you tried bypassing the ignition switch and the clutch cutout? Just wondering if the loose or bad diode possibility has been eliminated.

21,000m on an 07 A with no problems like this,...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-08-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,024
Posted By skier
Last Fall I rode my 07 990 from Durango to your...

Last Fall I rode my 07 990 from Durango to your part of the world and had a great time on the small twisties around the lakes and over the mountains into S. Maine and up to N. Vermont. Super...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 09-07-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,800
Posted By skier
The county attorney over there used to be the...

The county attorney over there used to be the county DA in La Plata (Durango), so I regularly flaunt such signage just so he can frown at me. I rode by and parked up on Columbia Street near the park.
Forum: Orange Crush 08-26-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,875
Posted By skier
I'm running the Mefo rear and D606 front,...

I'm running the Mefo rear and D606 front, previously the 908RR rear and D606 front. I keep them at 30 for the trail and up to 36 or so on pavement. I think the combination of 25 psi and a 908 front...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-24-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,118
Posted By skier
unusual

I must have an unusual model. 07 990, bought new, I've enjoyed 21,000 miles. One trip to the East Coast, otherwise, all riding from 6600' to 12,500'. G3 throttle cam (400), Leo Vince cans, stock...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-19-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By skier
beaver

file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/keith/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.pngBeaver Liquors t-shirts, corkscrews, etc are available at Beaver Liquors in Avon (Beaver Creek) Colorado. Never did see them in Beaver,...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-16-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By skier
Make the jumper as shown then just push each lead...

Make the jumper as shown then just push each lead in next to the top half of the corresponding fuse. You'll still need to thumb the starter to start, you've just "turned the key on" with the jumper
Forum: Orange Crush 08-12-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By skier
They take their HP figures from the rear wheel,...

They take their HP figures from the rear wheel, so that's about 15% less than if measured at the crank like the manufacturer (110)
Forum: Orange Crush 08-09-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,491
Posted By skier
They definitely like elevation. I rode the...

They definitely like elevation. I rode the Durango-Dolores-Rico-Telluride-Ridgeway-Silverton loop a week ago in some scattered showers and got 46 mpg without ever using 6th gear.
Forum: Ride reports 08-09-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 141,384
Posted By skier
In an average year, we're skiing off the Western...

In an average year, we're skiing off the Western Slope passes on Halloween. Halloween is traditionally the opening day of Wolf Creek Pass ski area. Last year, you could have ridden any SW pass into...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-30-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,538
Posted By skier
It is exactly 15%, which as stated earlier, is...

It is exactly 15%, which as stated earlier, is typical for chain-drive bikes. Check out the difference on shaft-driven bikes or especially on cars and trucks.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 07-16-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,387
Posted By skier
It certainly is one of my favs to base from DRO. ...

It certainly is one of my favs to base from DRO. To base from Cortez or Silverton there are certainly many other options. I would not try it again 2-up unless your GF is very understanding. Don't...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 07-15-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,387
Posted By skier
Another good option would be Hermosa Creek to the...

Another good option would be Hermosa Creek to the top, Scotch Creek over to Rico, Rico to Ophir on pavement.....Ophir pass to Silverton.....too many choices after this to mention.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 07-09-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By skier
Camp Bird, Alpine Loop or the KOA just N of town.

Camp Bird, Alpine Loop or the KOA just N of town.
Forum: Equipment 07-07-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,276
Posted By skier
Wicked Low Sodium, Grilliput

You can find freeze-dried meals with no added sodium and all natural ingredients from both BackPackers Pantry and Alpine Aire. I've used Alpine Aire foods on expeditions and found them healthy and...
Forum: Americas 07-05-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,203
Posted By skier
There are roads around here that would remind you...

There are roads around here that would remind you of the Stelvio, but just like in Italy, you would have trouble taking them within your time frame. The I-70 portion into Denver is not always faster...
Forum: Equipment 06-18-2010, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,195
Posted By skier
8-16 oz Nalgene polyethylene bottles are the...

8-16 oz Nalgene polyethylene bottles are the standard for this use among the ultralight backpackers. Pretty simple, don't leak.
Forum: Orange Crush 06-17-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,161
Posted By skier
Check out the Bill Mayer seats. ...

Check out the Bill Mayer seats. http://billmayersaddles.com/BMS/Home.html
Forum: Orange Crush 06-17-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,021
Posted By skier
If you swing down through the San Juans from the...

If you swing down through the San Juans from the Butte, give me a holler. I have 20k on my 07 and ride almost daily.
Forum: Equipment 06-10-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,852
Posted By skier
Zippers for fleece liners fall into very few...

Zippers for fleece liners fall into very few sizes and lengths. You will find a fleece jacket at an outdoor store or sporting goods store that will match up. I have customers mixing and matching in...
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