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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. Today, 01:20 PM
Replies: 548
Views: 27,533
Posted By ducatirdr
Glad Joe is doing well. I was the Triumph 800XC...

Glad Joe is doing well. I was the Triumph 800XC rider that stopped on the hero to ask if he needed a ride. When we came out onto the next main road I spotted a guy mowing his lawn and had him call...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-17-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 548
Views: 27,533
Posted By ducatirdr
Have $75 cash ready. They aren't cheap but they...

Have $75 cash ready. They aren't cheap but they are worth every penny. I have a BZR unit with magnifier lens for my Enduro/Turkey Run schedule. No reading glasses needed:clap
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-16-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 548
Views: 27,533
Posted By ducatirdr
Spray your ankles with deet spray. It works. I...

Spray your ankles with deet spray. It works. I was out in a field a week ago in shorts and had 3 on me in minutes. Once I put the "OFF" on the ankles and shoes the ticks stopped hopping on me.

I...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-16-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 548
Views: 27,533
Posted By ducatirdr
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Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 03:25 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 105,252
Posted By ducatirdr
Just tossed on GlobalScout bags. The center stand...

Just tossed on GlobalScout bags. The center stand is about useless with the weight of the panniers and racks on. It's so hard now that I don't bother with it.

I had a BMW 1200RT and that with...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-13-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 548
Views: 27,533
Posted By ducatirdr
The hardest part of the whole route sheet is...

The hardest part of the whole route sheet is cutting, taping it straight and winding the thing up. Reading it once assembled is pretty easy. I have a BZR with a built in magnifying lens. LOVE IT!...
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 1,228
Views: 274,785
Posted By ducatirdr
After doing something like that myself and alone...

After doing something like that myself and alone I thought about mounting an electric winch on my bike. Dang that 500lbs in mud is tough to budge.
Forum: Vendors 05-09-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 16,227
Posted By ducatirdr
I too had a great conversation with your dad when...

I too had a great conversation with your dad when I called about my pre-order. It was obvious that he was enjoying manning the phones as we talked well past the subject I originally called about. His...
Forum: Equipment 05-04-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 630
Views: 94,927
Posted By ducatirdr
I had the same issue with the collar at first. It...

I had the same issue with the collar at first. It feels like someone is holding a butter knife to your throat when its stiff and new. It did break in after a few hours of wearing.
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 69,663
Posted By ducatirdr
The big box is 45 liter and the small is 35...

The big box is 45 liter and the small is 35 liter.

41 inches from port to starboard.

They are mounted on Hepco & Becker quick detach racks. I plan to drop the bags and mounts in my tent if I...
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 69,663
Posted By ducatirdr
ADVDEPOT Globescout's

In case anyone is interested. I posted more pictures in the Globescout thread.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=859924&page=12
...
Forum: Vendors 05-03-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 16,227
Posted By ducatirdr
Matte Green with Black Panniers

Here is my Tiger with the GlobalScout anodized black bags

http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q645/ducatirdr/IMG_2021_zpsd8512d6b.jpg...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-29-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 548
Views: 27,533
Posted By ducatirdr
Hero sections... Found my own hero section...

Hero sections...

Found my own hero section on Saturday.

Step 1 Get hung up on skid plate between two large mud puddles.

Step 2 Tip it on its side so I could drag it over to solid ground.
...
Forum: Beasts 04-29-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 1,228
Views: 274,785
Posted By ducatirdr
Step 1- Get hung up on frame on rock between two...

Step 1- Get hung up on frame on rock between two mud puddles.
Step 2- Release tires from suction of that mud.
Step 3-211 Pull and drag the rear end over to solid ground and then motor out of that...
Forum: Equipment 04-26-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 630
Views: 94,927
Posted By ducatirdr
The large will be too small. I'm 44-45 chest and...

The large will be too small. I'm 44-45 chest and the large fits great with nothing under the jacket but a thin shirt. Any layers and it pulls tight in my arm pits.
Forum: Vendors 04-25-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 16,227
Posted By ducatirdr
I'll be using mine for the 2013 Berkshire Big...

I'll be using mine for the 2013 Berkshire Big Adventure -- May 18 & 19 -- AMA National Two Day Event http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854192

It's coming up fast so I'm glad to get...
Forum: Beasts 04-25-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,034
Posted By ducatirdr
Wind!!!

I've had a lot of motorcycles and I don't think I have ever encountered more buffeting from cross-winds than on this bike. I don't know if it's the windshield, long bars on the XC or just me. This...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-23-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 17,923
Posted By ducatirdr
LOL Those are the steps from the Hell in the...

LOL Those are the steps from the Hell in the Hills Enduro the same club puts on. Those will not be used in the big bike hero sections. Heck the little bikes struggle with that section.:rofl
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-23-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 407
Views: 17,923
Posted By ducatirdr
I'm signed up. Bringing my Tiger 800XC with...

I'm signed up. Bringing my Tiger 800XC with knobbies for the hero sections. I may be camping in the field or in the nearest real campground. Water and showers may be nice to have features. If the...
Forum: Beasts 04-18-2013, 03:56 AM
Replies: 17,136
Views: 2,757,621
Posted By ducatirdr
Cug- I'm curious on what prompted this? Are you...

Cug- I'm curious on what prompted this? Are you looking for more smoothness or more bottoming control off road? As a former Ducati 996 owner with Ohlins I know ride quality is dramatically improved....
Forum: Vendors 04-17-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 16,227
Posted By ducatirdr
I used my XC for a commute today without any...

I used my XC for a commute today without any bags... Waiting impatiently :evil
Forum: Beasts 04-16-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 17,136
Views: 2,757,621
Posted By ducatirdr
Hey Cabriolet - Why the Garmin 800 AND the...

Hey Cabriolet -

Why the Garmin 800 AND the Zumo? I have a Garmin Edge 800 for my bicycle and was wondering about its use on the street.
Forum: Beasts 04-12-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 105,252
Posted By ducatirdr
Do you find yourself taking more and more chances...

Do you find yourself taking more and more chances on the XC looking for its and your limits and then it gets messy or did this surprise you? The reason I ask is I find myself on that path lately.
Forum: Beasts 04-10-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,889
Views: 333,710
Posted By ducatirdr
HA Yep that was me.

HA Yep that was me.
Forum: Beasts 04-09-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 1,889
Views: 333,710
Posted By ducatirdr
I may add that the first few miles are sketchy on...

I may add that the first few miles are sketchy on the TKCs. They felt like I was on ice. It may be the mold release on the tire, or the little mold finger things, or my perception. But they took a...
Forum: Beasts 04-08-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1,889
Views: 333,710
Posted By ducatirdr
I did the same thing this past weekend. I figured...

I did the same thing this past weekend. I figured I would post a short video of some of the terrain I tested them on.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naLfXZZtbDs


DANG! This bike is fun!
Forum: Beasts 04-08-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1,228
Views: 274,785
Posted By ducatirdr
Here's a little tire test. The with the TKC80 and...

Here's a little tire test. The with the TKC80 and Heidi rear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naLfXZZtbDs

The hills look flat on the video but they were really a test for the 500 pound bike....
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-06-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 548
Views: 27,533
Posted By ducatirdr
Today I really tested my TKC80 front and it is...

Today I really tested my TKC80 front and it is awesome compared to the stock tire on the trails but on the street it lost the solid feeling of the stock Battlewings. I will be running the TKC and...
Forum: Beasts 04-04-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,228
Views: 274,785
Posted By ducatirdr
The K60 Scout 150/70 B17 I did hear about...

The K60 Scout 150/70 B17


I did hear about the TKC80's need more air to stay happy. I heard some ride with 37psi in then which is 2psi over.

Dropped off the tires and wheels at the shop. I...
Forum: Beasts 04-04-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1,228
Views: 274,785
Posted By ducatirdr
Same thing here. Surprised how many legal (cough...

Same thing here. Surprised how many legal (cough cough) trais I find myself on. Replacing the stockers today with Heidenau rear and TKC80 front
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-03-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 548
Views: 27,533
Posted By ducatirdr
Just found this thread

I signed up and paid for both days. I will be doing some primitive camping so I hope to find a flat spot to set up a pup tent. I'll be bringing my new Triumph Tiger 800XC with TKC80 front and...
Forum: Beasts 04-03-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 17,136
Views: 2,757,621
Posted By ducatirdr
Can you hear me now!

Speaking of horns... I came across this truck in a parking lot outside of the Boston Massachusetts area. The local highway adjacent to the office park is sort of a ring road outside of Boston. Route...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-02-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3,609
Views: 285,800
Posted By ducatirdr
Sears AllState 175 Twingle - $1300 (LOUDON) ...

Sears AllState 175 Twingle - $1300 (LOUDON)

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Nice pipes!:clap
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Forum: Equipment 04-02-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By ducatirdr
Why carry tire levers?

Why am I checking out this thread? Last weekend the fun ended as I came off a trail and hit the street. I picked up a nail and the tubed tire went down in a micro second. Glad I was out to the street...
Forum: Equipment 04-01-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 630
Views: 94,927
Posted By ducatirdr
Hip armor and D30

I thought the hip armor is in a weird place myself and its really thick. I ended up removing mine. If you plan on removing it you may want to go down a size on the waist. I am almost out of range on...
Forum: Beasts 04-01-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17,136
Views: 2,757,621
Posted By ducatirdr
I had the same experience this past Saturday. I...

I had the same experience this past Saturday. I hunted for some access trails to some right of way locations that are frequented by quads and dirtbikes. I found the Tiger XC with the stock tires did...
Forum: Beasts 03-30-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,228
Views: 274,785
Posted By ducatirdr
Spring has Sprung

I decided to push the limits of the new bike and ride hard it hard. Yes both tires were off the ground at some points. Many times the single track was dual tracked as the front was going this way and...
Forum: Vendors 03-28-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 16,227
Posted By ducatirdr
Ordered mine today for my 800XC

These panniers look great and the video on the site won me over. I had purchased my Triumph Tiger 800XC over the winter and was looking around at panniers for a while. This system has all the...
Forum: Beasts 03-20-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17,136
Views: 2,757,621
Posted By ducatirdr
Hey slow bikes need love too ya know...:D As...

Hey slow bikes need love too ya know...:D

As a Buell owner and former Ducati 996 owner I can say that the Buell is a much more fun street bike than the 996. It is fun to make a slow bike go fast...
Forum: Beasts 03-20-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 17,136
Views: 2,757,621
Posted By ducatirdr
I have a KTM woods bike and it has excellent...

I have a KTM woods bike and it has excellent brakes with strong initial bite. The brakes feel like overkill on that machine. I adjust to them quickly and appreciate their strong, save my arse,...
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