Roaming Rally 2013

So, I have a GSA as well. As far as water is concerned the intake snorkel is the only big problem as it is relatively low and hidden behind the tank. Other than that, make sure you have really good tires, like at least newish TKCs.

I bought a nice used KTM 640 for this ride (and other more gnarly adventures) because, to be blunt, the 1200 GSA just isn't the right tool.

YMMV

hmmmmm...not the answers I was hoping for...

ini88 is very artistic.

Can we make a smaller sticker this year?

Can't make a post like that without pics!!!

The day I brought it home and a few days later with new skins (D606's).

https://280racer.smugmug.com/Motorc...0-LC4/27602875_TkqzGr#!i=2324274580&k=hfbmNRX

It now has a small rack on the back, a Giant Loop for luggage, an oil change, and soon a new rear sprocket and steering bearings. 2002 with 6500 miles. Found it cheap in the Finger Lakes region of NY.

Very nice bike!

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This is why we thought it would be a good idea to use the team concept this year. Always nice to have some help getting unstuck!

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I wanna see all the other guys cross!

Walk ALL water crossings first. If it's too deep for your bike....don't cross it

GS's have a low air intake...

Showing up without knobby tires would be considered showing up with an inappropriate bike....meaning you won't pass tech check in...meaning "no ride for you"

The rest of them were smarter than me...or learned from me

The right side was only a few inches deep.

Thanks and yes to smaller decals

Me too!

Being a veteran of clearing water out of my GSA, I'll be raising my air intake this spring.......

Oh, and three oil changes with a fresh filter on the final change, is plenty

KLR's can drown also....

raising the air intake......how are you planning to do this?..is it a temporary measure or permanent?.......interested to know.....

thanks

tj

what happened next?....did it start up?

The intake snorkel, has a bell shape on the end of it, I will cut that off, and fit a flexible hose with silicon and a hose clamp. I will run the hose up near the top of the tank somewhere.... Pretty simple... It will be removable, I'll use a silicon that is flexible, and I should be able to twist the hose to break the seal and remove it
One of my team mates and I will be doing it together this spring, here in VT, where are you? Maybe you can come join in the fun! Then ride some snotty VT stuff with us!

The smile makes it.