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LXIV-Dragon · 06-04-2011, 05:39 PM

So no ride tomorrow

Probably just as well as I have only just got home so no work has been done on the bike.....

Johno33772 · 06-04-2011, 06:13 PM

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Good on ya! Best to Scrib.

Tell him I am doing the TAT and think I might pass back through Vagas on my way home.......

When you the Tat?

LXIV-Dragon · 06-04-2011, 07:06 PM

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When you the Tat?

Leaving mid July. Just got some of the new maps as some were out of date. All in GPS bar UT and OR. All mods to the DR are done so all in all pretty ready for the off!

Scribe · 06-08-2011, 01:31 PM

So Eloy's in town to attend some kind of cult swearing-in ceremony—here I thought he sold the DR350—and I took him on a little ride to show him around. We left the house at 9:30, got back about 6 p.m. Did 180 miles, prolly 70 percent dirt.

I started him on the Husky and we took off for Red Rock National Conservation Area.

He thought we were in Tijuana and wanted directions to the nearest donkey show. Sadly, that's the one kind of entertainment unavailable in Las Vegas.

Red Rock is famous for the "scenic loop," a one-way, 13 mile drive that's interesting but tame. I knew a secret back way out, and soon we found ourselves winding our way up to Rocky Gap in perfect weather. Having a lousy time, wish you were here.

I put him on the 950 right before the infamous "rock garden," tester of men's souls and crusher of skid plates. Strong, capable riders have been reduced to sobbing pre-pubescent girls in this section. He passed the test and has thus been deemed worthy of entry into the 950 club.

We celebrated his achievement with a stop at the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, opened circa 1903. The urinals look original.

I met a guy in the saloon who wrote a book about Michael Jackson based on interviews he'd done posthumously. Spooky. This being Vegas, the author was also an Elvis impersonator, though not a very good one.

I call this pic "Still Life With Beer and Weird Fucker's Book at the Pioneer Saloon"

We left the saloon and some chick goaded Eloy into trying this monster hill climb right next to the bar, which is a perfect place for a hill climb when you think about it. "Hold my beer and watch this!"

He made it back down, too. The biker chick's biker man said, "Guy's got bigger balls than me."

Our last stop was Jean dry lake, a flat playground about two miles across. When it's wet it's total slop, but when it's dry it's drag strip with jumps.
Eloy decided he likes the 950.

A lot

Keep an eye out in the Florida Craigslist Finds thread: V-Strom 1000 for sale. I just don't ride it anymore. Make offer.

Buzztail · 06-08-2011, 02:36 PM

I have always wanted a 1000... Yellow is my favorite color too

Scribe · 06-08-2011, 03:05 PM

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I have always wanted a 1000... Yellow is my favorite color too

Trade you my KTM 200 for it …

sanjoh · 06-08-2011, 03:21 PM

The weather looks crappy

JerryIUP · 06-08-2011, 04:17 PM

Eloy, Well Done Wanker!! North Carolina trip Leave Wed night July 27 and ride thurs, fri, sat. Get up early Sunday and return to the Flatlands. Wanted to do the Sweaty Beaver ride, but scheduling conflict. Riding Near Murphy and Tellico. It is J. Africa's B-day trip. Near Crawfords Camp. Eloy, Steve, Rich???? Will sort the details out later. Cheers. Looks like a great trip you had.

Jerry

Dr.Z · 06-08-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Scribe

Keep an eye out in the Florida Craigslist Finds thread: V-Strom 1000 for sale. I just don't ride it anymore. Make offer.

Epic ride Bob!

Thanks for letting me ride the Husky & the 950.

All I can say about the 950 is...

. That fooker is a very capable 400+ lb dirt bike.

I would have trashed the Vee if I would have ridden those trails with it.

i gotta stop taking 'test' rides on other people's steeds... it can get expensive

Dr.Z · 06-08-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzztail

I have always wanted a 1000... Yellow is my favorite color too

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Originally Posted by JerryIUP

North Carolina trip Leave Wed night July 27 and ride thurs, fri, sat. Get up early Sunday and return to the Flatlands. Wanted to do the Sweaty Beaver ride, but scheduling conflict. Riding Near Murphy and Tellico. It is J. Africa's B-day trip. Near Crawfords Camp. Eloy, Steve, Rich???? Will sort the details out later. Cheers. Looks like a great trip you had.

I can probably swing this. Let me know the details when you get them sorted out.

Colemanfu · 06-08-2011, 05:22 PM

Good stuff!

thisguy72 · 06-08-2011, 06:01 PM

Nice pics. Looks like it sucked but you smiled to be polite I guess.

Well done.

Johno33772 · 06-08-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Scribe

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This is a fun trail, rode it 09 Barstow to Vegas ride, it's challenging for sure.
Scribe , you gonna ride the LA-B- Vegas later this year?

KimPossible · 06-08-2011, 06:33 PM

Stop having so much fun Bob and Eloy!

Great pics!

Philip Kuntz · 06-08-2011, 06:34 PM

Great pics, Bob. I would like to see Eloy loose in ONF on a 950, bet he would be tearing it up.

06-04-2011, 05:39 PM	#8146
LXIV-Dragon Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: St Cloud, FL Oddometer: 522	So no ride tomorrow Probably just as well as I have only just got home so no work has been done on the bike..... __________________ Peter '07 Suzuki DR650SE - '06 - '04 KTM 525EXC - '03 Ducati 999 2011 TAT; No Reservations

06-08-2011, 01:31 PM	#8149
Scribe £Bob£ Joined: Nov 2004 Location: In my natural state Oddometer: 4,489	Eloy's Big Adventure So Eloy's in town to attend some kind of cult swearing-in ceremony—here I thought he sold the DR350—and I took him on a little ride to show him around. We left the house at 9:30, got back about 6 p.m. Did 180 miles, prolly 70 percent dirt. I started him on the Husky and we took off for Red Rock National Conservation Area. He thought we were in Tijuana and wanted directions to the nearest donkey show. Sadly, that's the one kind of entertainment unavailable in Las Vegas. Red Rock is famous for the "scenic loop," a one-way, 13 mile drive that's interesting but tame. I knew a secret back way out, and soon we found ourselves winding our way up to Rocky Gap in perfect weather. Having a lousy time, wish you were here. I put him on the 950 right before the infamous "rock garden," tester of men's souls and crusher of skid plates. Strong, capable riders have been reduced to sobbing pre-pubescent girls in this section. He passed the test and has thus been deemed worthy of entry into the 950 club. We celebrated his achievement with a stop at the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, opened circa 1903. The urinals look original. I met a guy in the saloon who wrote a book about Michael Jackson based on interviews he'd done posthumously. Spooky. This being Vegas, the author was also an Elvis impersonator, though not a very good one. I call this pic "Still Life With Beer and Weird Fucker's Book at the Pioneer Saloon" We left the saloon and some chick goaded Eloy into trying this monster hill climb right next to the bar, which is a perfect place for a hill climb when you think about it. "Hold my beer and watch this!" He made it back down, too. The biker chick's biker man said, "Guy's got bigger balls than me." Our last stop was Jean dry lake, a flat playground about two miles across. When it's wet it's total slop, but when it's dry it's drag strip with jumps. Eloy decided he likes the 950. A lot Keep an eye out in the Florida Craigslist Finds thread: V-Strom 1000 for sale. I just don't ride it anymore. Make offer. __________________ Grammar: It's the difference between knowing your shit, and knowing you're shit. Scribe screwed with this post 06-08-2011 at 04:37 PM

06-08-2011, 03:21 PM	#8152
sanjoh Purveyor of Light Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Sandbox, FL Oddometer: 3,667	The weather looks crappy __________________ Model 60 LED 3600 lumens . . LED thread in Vendors Dualsport Fairing w LED...Dirt Ninja Build...TAT 08...

06-08-2011, 05:22 PM	#8156
Colemanfu King of all manfu Joined: Jan 2006 Location: DAYTONA USA Oddometer: 2,692	Good stuff! __________________ Guns keep society safe.

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06-08-2011, 04:17 PM	#8153
JerryIUP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Safety Harbor, Florida Oddometer: 210	Eloy, Well Done Wanker!! North Carolina trip Leave Wed night July 27 and ride thurs, fri, sat. Get up early Sunday and return to the Flatlands. Wanted to do the Sweaty Beaver ride, but scheduling conflict. Riding Near Murphy and Tellico. It is J. Africa's B-day trip. Near Crawfords Camp. Eloy, Steve, Rich???? Will sort the details out later. Cheers. Looks like a great trip you had. Jerry

06-08-2011, 06:01 PM	#8157
thisguy72 Still Waves To Scooters Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Oddometer: 131	Nice pics. Looks like it sucked but you smiled to be polite I guess. Well done.

06-08-2011, 06:33 PM	#8159
KimPossible XT Diver!:) Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Central Florida Oddometer: 797	Stop having so much fun Bob and Eloy! Great pics!