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offroute · 04-29-2007, 08:55 PM

Fletch and I have just returned from Utah. Warming up on a one day White Rim and then following that with another 600 miles, nearly all dirt, circumnavigating Canyonlands. Starting in Moab, we proceeded on dirt over Hurrah Pass through Lockhart Basin, the Needles, the Abajos, Natural Bridges and down to Hite. From Hite it was back north through the Land of Standing Rocks, the Flint Trail, Horseshoe Canyon, Green River and Back to Moab. Four long days with everything from techical slickrock, to long sand washes, to deep mud high in the Abajos.

Loaded with new 5 gallon tanks, plus a 1 gallon reserve. Two gallons of water, full camping gear and food - our bikes had to weigh in at well over 400 pounds each. Yet after pounding them hard for five days, nothing failed... Amazing motorcycles. Amazing trip.

A full ride report will be written over the next few days and I'll post a link to it here. For now, here's a teaser pic from an easy stretch on Day Three of the big loop:

BTW - Five gallons in the new tank will get you 190 miles before ever even hitting the first reserve petcock. Glad those things arrived before we left.

Hoder · 04-30-2007, 08:40 PM

Note to self:
Go to Utah before you die.

rwamf · 05-01-2007, 08:57 AM

parkolay · 05-01-2007, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwamf

If you mounted the saw on the front you could add front wheel drive, sort of like the Honda "chirstini" variant seen in Dirt Bike AKA Honda mag.

rwamf · 05-01-2007, 11:51 AM

Didn't someone post a pic of a KTM with that "Chainsaw drive"?

larryboy · 05-04-2007, 01:27 AM

How'd all those pesky klr threads get ahead of us?

I added the quiet core to the spark arrestor. I can't tell if it's any quieter? I'm legal for a visual spark arrestor inspection and have done my best to reduce the noise. Time for riding...single track day on saturday.

MoonRock · 05-04-2007, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted West

Nice shot. I agree about the beatings. When I bought mine I thought (and still think) it was so pretty that I dreaded dropping it. Since then I've more than dropped it, I've pitched it off steep uphills, and even tossed it upside-down into a stonewall at a respectable clip. I'm just fascinated there isn't more sign of trauma.

Oh, and I have to ask, is that the Arai XD helmet? What do you think of it? Is it hot with the shield closed during off road work? I like the concept of that helmet. Thanks.

Got laid up for a few days, might be a while before I’m 100% again. If there is a next year I’m going up and over that last hill on Black Gulch. In fact I might stand on top of that hill and mark it as mine.

Anyways about the XD Helmet.

I would say that the venting is reasonable but the face shield fogs up. In fact it seems to fog up faster than any other helmet I can remember.

At night the face shield creates a reflection on the inside. Some times one set of taillights looks like two. The reflection is only a minor distraction out in the country but in the city, lets say splitting lanes at night, could be an issue for some folks.

Off road I found that I preferred leaving my goggles in my backpack and just use the face shield but that’s with just one guy in front of me. The more guys you ride with the more of an issue it becomes. I wouldn’t say it was hot I would say it vents well but still gets fogged up when it gets cool outside.

The best part about this helmet is the crown has a long oval shape and fits my head perfect.

Ted West · 05-05-2007, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Trash Can

Got laid up for a few days, might be a while before I’m 100% again. If there is a next year I’m going up and over that last hill on Black Gulch. In fact I might stand on top of that hill and mark it as mine.

Dude, what happened? Are you cool?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Trash Can

...If there is a next year...

That doesn't sound good. Hope you're doing well. Good luck!

-TEd

PS Thanks for the helmet info. For the $ I think I'll stay happy with my MX helmet.

Ruffus · 05-05-2007, 06:03 AM

[quote=Flying Trash Can]Got laid up for a few days, might be a while before I’m 100% again. If there is a next year I’m going up and over that last hill on Black Gulch. In fact I might stand on top of that hill and mark it as mine.

/quote]

That suck's, heal up quick dude & don't push it, listen to your docs, I've been on crutches for over a year now, coulda been healed up by Dec. but one tiny slip at home totally screwed me up.

larryboy · 05-05-2007, 06:01 PM

Went out and put some miles on today. 700 miles on the clock now. I'll get the service out of the way and park it until the Sheetiron 300. The rear tire won't take much more, I'll be amazed if it goes to 1200 miles.

All the OHV trails at Foresthill are closed for repairs right now, they said they want to open the trails by wed. So I went up to see how the snow looked going over to Soda Springs. I didn't make it very far. I could make good progress in the tire tracks that were iced over, but fresh untracked snow stopped me.

Wandered down to a gold mining operation.

Then down to the old town of Deadwood.

Not doing that section alone.

Ran a little bit of the single track on loop 6, it's a double black diamond trail so I didn't do much of it.

Stopped for some pizza in Foresthill. People really dig the husky, I get arm pumps out the window when I go by, people wanting pics with it, people coming up to me at gas stations wanting to talk.

Some people that took a pic in front of the bike. I got the impression in my listening in that they hadn't seen each other in a really long time.

husky123 · 05-05-2007, 06:15 PM

Nice pics Larryboy. I hear you on the rear tire. If it makes it to 1200 miles I'd be surprised too. I got a lot more out of the Karoo on my 650L. Must be the additional power of the 610.

BTW....the tank looks great! I might have to pull the trigger on one soon.

MoonRock · 05-05-2007, 07:01 PM

Nice pics Larry Boy.

I have 900 on my stock rear tire and its about toast.

larryboy · 05-05-2007, 10:24 PM

Sounds like I better order a tire. My next run will be about 500 miles and if it rains it'll be muddy.

Fred · 05-06-2007, 08:13 AM

Hey larryboy. A bunch of us from BC came down and did the Sheetiron last year. Great run. I can't make it this year though.

larryboy · 05-06-2007, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred

Hey larryboy. A bunch of us from BC came down and did the Sheetiron last year. Great run. I can't make it this year though.

Yeah I think I remember you guys? School bus that was giving you guys trouble? Whatever happened on that?

04-29-2007, 08:55 PM	#796
offroute Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Truckee/Tahoe Oddometer: 352	Two 610s in Utah... Fletch and I have just returned from Utah. Warming up on a one day White Rim and then following that with another 600 miles, nearly all dirt, circumnavigating Canyonlands. Starting in Moab, we proceeded on dirt over Hurrah Pass through Lockhart Basin, the Needles, the Abajos, Natural Bridges and down to Hite. From Hite it was back north through the Land of Standing Rocks, the Flint Trail, Horseshoe Canyon, Green River and Back to Moab. Four long days with everything from techical slickrock, to long sand washes, to deep mud high in the Abajos. Loaded with new 5 gallon tanks, plus a 1 gallon reserve. Two gallons of water, full camping gear and food - our bikes had to weigh in at well over 400 pounds each. Yet after pounding them hard for five days, nothing failed... Amazing motorcycles. Amazing trip. A full ride report will be written over the next few days and I'll post a link to it here. For now, here's a teaser pic from an easy stretch on Day Three of the big loop: BTW - Five gallons in the new tank will get you 190 miles before ever even hitting the first reserve petcock. Glad those things arrived before we left. __________________ 2007 KTM 990 Adventure 2008 KTM 450 EXC-R 2005 Honda Elite (just because) If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going.

04-30-2007, 08:40 PM	#797
Hoder Card carrying greeny Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Buckley, Washington Oddometer: 1,015	Note to self: Go to Utah before you die. __________________ See my pics Dave: The 610 really makes me want to ride like a punk everywhere I go. bikefrk: You now understand supermoto. Your training is complete.

05-01-2007, 08:57 AM	#798
rwamf Follow me Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Odessa TX USA Oddometer: 1,289	4.3 IMS tank __________________ "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ RWE Robert rwamf homepage

05-01-2007, 11:51 AM	#800
rwamf Follow me Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Odessa TX USA Oddometer: 1,289	Didn't someone post a pic of a KTM with that "Chainsaw drive"? __________________ "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ RWE Robert rwamf homepage

05-05-2007, 06:03 AM	#804
Ruffus Dirty Old Mudder Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Erie,Ontario Oddometer: 3,932	[quote=Flying Trash Can]Got laid up for a few days, might be a while before I’m 100% again. If there is a next year I’m going up and over that last hill on Black Gulch. In fact I might stand on top of that hill and mark it as mine. /quote] That suck's, heal up quick dude & don't push it, listen to your docs, I've been on crutches for over a year now, coulda been healed up by Dec. but one tiny slip at home totally screwed me up. __________________ We spend our lives chipping away at our ignorance :wisdom by Dakez Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.: wisdom by ?? Reverse Darwinism...he's only alive because he's to stupid to die. : wisdom by AZRamjet 06 Husky TE510

05-04-2007, 01:27 AM	#801
larryboy Paint it black. Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Über Alles,Ca Oddometer: 12,875	How'd all those pesky klr threads get ahead of us? I added the quiet core to the spark arrestor. I can't tell if it's any quieter? I'm legal for a visual spark arrestor inspection and have done my best to reduce the noise. Time for riding...single track day on saturday.

05-05-2007, 06:01 PM	#805
larryboy Paint it black. Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Über Alles,Ca Oddometer: 12,875	Went out and put some miles on today. 700 miles on the clock now. I'll get the service out of the way and park it until the Sheetiron 300. The rear tire won't take much more, I'll be amazed if it goes to 1200 miles. All the OHV trails at Foresthill are closed for repairs right now, they said they want to open the trails by wed. So I went up to see how the snow looked going over to Soda Springs. I didn't make it very far. I could make good progress in the tire tracks that were iced over, but fresh untracked snow stopped me. Wandered down to a gold mining operation. Then down to the old town of Deadwood. Not doing that section alone. Ran a little bit of the single track on loop 6, it's a double black diamond trail so I didn't do much of it. Stopped for some pizza in Foresthill. People really dig the husky, I get arm pumps out the window when I go by, people wanting pics with it, people coming up to me at gas stations wanting to talk. Some people that took a pic in front of the bike. I got the impression in my listening in that they hadn't seen each other in a really long time.

05-05-2007, 06:15 PM	#806
husky123 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Oddometer: 1,430	Nice pics Larryboy. I hear you on the rear tire. If it makes it to 1200 miles I'd be surprised too. I got a lot more out of the Karoo on my 650L. Must be the additional power of the 610. BTW....the tank looks great! I might have to pull the trigger on one soon.

05-05-2007, 07:01 PM	#807
MoonRock High Energy Atomic Nuclei Joined: Apr 2006 Oddometer: 868	Nice pics Larry Boy. I have 900 on my stock rear tire and its about toast.

05-05-2007, 10:24 PM	#808
larryboy Paint it black. Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Über Alles,Ca Oddometer: 12,875	Sounds like I better order a tire. My next run will be about 500 miles and if it rains it'll be muddy.

05-06-2007, 08:13 AM	#809
Fred Banned Joined: Feb 2003 Location: under my fallen bike Oddometer: 1,051	Hey larryboy. A bunch of us from BC came down and did the Sheetiron last year. Great run. I can't make it this year though.

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