Riding Around the Hood

Discussion in 'Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.' started by Apple Jam, Feb 9, 2011.

  1. MortimerSickle

    MortimerSickle Semi-Adventurer

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    Inspire me to do what? get into trouble? :D



    So, he was there before the trees. Don't let anyone say that motorcycles destroy the forests. :ricky

    If he was then in his mid-nineties, he probably was the same guy.
  2. Apple Jam

    Apple Jam Ride Oregon First

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    I rode Mustangshelly's DR200 into town today at 7am,
    slid sideways at 55mph on some ice:eek1:eek1:eek1, but held it upright....

    Then her bike was bumped over on it's side by some travelling salesman on his cell phone while I was inside paying for gas:huh:huh:huh.

    How was your day? :norton
  3. Red0ktober

    Red0ktober Adventurer

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    Tries in vain the get my tiddler started, I really wanted to ride it to work. Where does one get parts for a 1971 Suzuki TC90R anyway?

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  4. Apple Jam

    Apple Jam Ride Oregon First

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    Parts bike :1drink
    Good Luck :D
  5. Miguel Sanchez

    Miguel Sanchez VD #110 Supporter

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    Parts for my 1971 Suzuki TS185 are readily available from a combination of Rocky Mtn ATV, Bike Bandit, and EBay. Ought to be similar for your bike?



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  6. Red0ktober

    Red0ktober Adventurer

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    The TC seems to be more obscure bike.

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  7. Red0ktober

    Red0ktober Adventurer

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    Rocky Mtn ATV has a 1971 TC120 listed, looks like I can get points and condenser for it. Maybe the same for the TC90. I do have a TC120 parts bike, suppose I'll crack them open and see.
  8. Detritivores

    Detritivores ...

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    Couple weeks ago near Ketchum Rd.

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  9. Apple Jam

    Apple Jam Ride Oregon First

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    Welcome to the Hood :freaky
    You've just started, and you've already found some of the good roads! On the first big open Ketchum flats on the top, look to the West and try to find the daffodil smiley face somebody planted out in the field. They'll be blooming next month. When you take Ketchum all the way to the powerlines, you can drop down to Mill Creek on Hedges Grade. That one's a treat, and a good test of your rock riding skills :nod
  10. jcloer1

    jcloer1 Been here awhile

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    Beautiful shot! Looks like a Suzuki ad! :)
  11. matloik

    matloik kludge

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    Howdy boys and girls. Not that my adv internet presence has been missed--I feel like it's been ages since I poked my head up, but it has been winter, sort of at times, and riding has been thin--I thought I'd peek out from hibernation. I'm hoping my riding opportunities this year won't be too limited given that a sizable chunk of my free time will be spent building our house out here, that Susi and I will then move into, becoming more or less full-time Gorge residents around the end of the year. Over the past 4 months I've been busy designing, getting set up with subs, etc.; and I just picked up my building permits a couple days ago. Below is a rendering of my design. Those who've been by my property will recognize the existing red barn garage that we've been using as our weekend place for years.

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  12. Ladukebob

    Ladukebob Spaceark

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    Looks great and very exciting project. If your interested I can render your Sketchup drawing for you.
  13. krussell

    krussell Gravel Warrior

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    +1 A cool photo.
  14. Detritivores

    Detritivores ...

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    Sounds like I'll get to test the barkbuster handguards I put on last night! :D

    Thanks guys!
  15. Squishy

    Squishy Elastically-kinematic.

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    There he is!

    I imagined that you've been up to your....in construction organizing.

    Look forward to catching up soon...maybe at CRC?
  16. Apple Jam

    Apple Jam Ride Oregon First

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    Congratulations on making your big move !!
  17. Apple Jam

    Apple Jam Ride Oregon First

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    Don't forget your armored gear...:evil
  18. Craig McCurdy

    Craig McCurdy BIGMAC

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    Just had to pull it up off page three!
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  19. Ladybug

    Ladybug Bug Sister Super Moderator Supporter

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    Now that's one heck of a nice bump. :clap
  20. Squishy

    Squishy Elastically-kinematic.

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    Hi Craig, where was that photo taken?