Richmond Va chatter - Page 1251

rctr · 11-25-2012, 03:10 PM

Sorry I was late, but I enjoyed riding with Jeremy.
I am glad that I missed that mud hole!

Jimmy
Rctr

skychs · 11-25-2012, 03:28 PM

Great ride today. We had a little bit of everything from mud, hills, sand, water, dirt and gravel. Kudos to Eddy and Andrew for dragging their big GS's along. That was a lot of fun. Jeremy and Jimmy .... sorry we missed you guys starting out. In hindsight we probably should have waited a little longer than we did. Sorry.

The highlight of the day was riding through the mud pits. At least it was for me. I saw Andrew busting through so off I went only to be stopped just a few feet into the mess. Somehow the DRZ powered out without digging in so I was able to get out. Thanks to everyone who helped lift and push our bikes off the ground, over the tree's and out of the mud.

The big GS"s actually did very well until we hit the tree crossings. Like Jeremy said, both Eddy and Andrew lost their skid plates. You can see the two holding their trophy skid plates in the photo.

Im not sure about the rest of you but it took a hot shower once I got home to warm up.

ddlewis · 11-25-2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddzacker

Based on this pic...I think it was best that I did't venture out with the tourances

...I have TKC80's on order!!!

Another fun ride in the woods. I think "training grounds" is a pretty good name for the place. We must have got there earlier than I thought.. Eddy and I were first but soon Micchub, Halfplate, and Chuck rolled in. We stood around and talked for 10 minutes or so and headed out - would have guessed it was 1:15 by that time but apparently not. Sorry bout that JG. We did get to make one last loop with Jimmy though.

That mudhole in the video was 100% optional. I rode right on by it with my street tires. There were lots of obstacles later that weren't. Eddy and Halfplate followed us into some pretty tight single track. Logs, rocks, creek beds. They made it every where we went but it was slow and hard going on the big bikes especially on the east side of the property..

toddzacker · 11-25-2012, 04:17 PM

I'm sorry I didn't make it, it sounds like everyone had a good time...I have not left the house. I have been sick since yesterday and have just been living vicariously thru all that went and anything I could find on line to look at. Hoping to feel better so I can look forward to next weekend.

HalfPlate · 11-25-2012, 04:36 PM

Great ride today!!! Wow what a work out on the big GS, I think I was able to burn off some of that turkey dinner. Thanks again to Dan for showing us around, can't wait to get back out there with the GS. Next time I am going to listen when you say "hey its muddy down that way".

If anyone else wants to try it on big bikes it really isn't all that bad, just stay on the right side of the property. The other side has a bunch of tree crossings that will tear up your skid plates.

I am happy when the GS is dirty. I just got done cleaning all that caked mud out from under it, took 4 hours....

But that's the price you gotta pay

Stuck in the mud

skychs · 11-25-2012, 04:49 PM

I just listed a Gerbing heated Vest, Pant liner and insole on ADV. The vest is an XL, the pants are Large and the insole is XL. All three are in great shape and work very well. The insoles are brand new. The vest and pant liner are not microwire and they do not include a controller.

Vest $70
Pants $100
Insole $35

jgiacobbe · 11-25-2012, 05:27 PM

Glad I left when I did. Just spent the last several hours unconscious. Guess whatever it was I had most of the weeks wasn't quite gone. I didn't find that mud pit so washing my bike only took 10 minutes. It is due for an oil change so it did really need to be cleaned. The poor wee has been getting neglected.

Eddy Alvarez · 11-25-2012, 06:05 PM

Ditto what everyone else has said...fun, mud, sand and sacrificial skid plates offered to the woods while crossing large downed trees (all on GoPro!). I got all of Andrews mud bog try outs on GoPro as well. I had intended to stop by the car wash and rinse all of the caked mud off but I only had a $20 in my wallet so I headed home. My son thought that all of the mud was "cool." 15 minutes in the hot tub followed by a hot shower and a couple of cold beers had me feeling better!

Let's make plans to do it again next weekend! It would be awesome if we had 20 local ADV guys out there.

Eddy Alvarez · 11-25-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skychs

Damn...That kevlar suit does nothing for my girlish figure...It adds at least 60 pounds!

burtonrider3889 · 11-25-2012, 06:33 PM

Well I just had a bite on my SV! If all goes well I may have someone buying it Saturday. It will be a very sad day watching it drive away, but at least then I can pick up a nice wr250r and join the fun everyone is having.

Martad00 · 11-25-2012, 06:43 PM

Man this place looks sweet. I had no idea this kind of stuff was so close by.

Sic Semper Tyrannis · 11-25-2012, 07:13 PM

Props to you guys hauling gs bmws around mudmart. Very impressive.

I don't remember seeing the massive mudholes you guys found!

That stuff is sticky too!

Looking forward to next time!

Boon Booni · 11-25-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy Young

That there is a good idea, Guy.

Michhub · 11-26-2012, 05:58 AM

Ok, I don't have an HD GoPro and with the fish eye lens you lose all perspective on hills etc
but here comes some clips for ya'll...easy stretch to what I call the right side...

Michhub · 11-26-2012, 06:12 AM

I'll try to keep these in order....clip #2 towards the school...

11-25-2012, 03:10 PM	#18751
rctr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: richmond va Oddometer: 378	Sorry I was late, but I enjoyed riding with Jeremy. I am glad that I missed that mud hole! Jimmy Rctr __________________ 09 klr 650 (nikita)

11-25-2012, 03:28 PM	#18752
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 641	Todays Ride Great ride today. We had a little bit of everything from mud, hills, sand, water, dirt and gravel. Kudos to Eddy and Andrew for dragging their big GS's along. That was a lot of fun. Jeremy and Jimmy .... sorry we missed you guys starting out. In hindsight we probably should have waited a little longer than we did. Sorry. The highlight of the day was riding through the mud pits. At least it was for me. I saw Andrew busting through so off I went only to be stopped just a few feet into the mess. Somehow the DRZ powered out without digging in so I was able to get out. Thanks to everyone who helped lift and push our bikes off the ground, over the tree's and out of the mud. The big GS"s actually did very well until we hit the tree crossings. Like Jeremy said, both Eddy and Andrew lost their skid plates. You can see the two holding their trophy skid plates in the photo. Im not sure about the rest of you but it took a hot shower once I got home to warm up.

11-25-2012, 04:17 PM	#18754
toddzacker NO FILTER Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Williamsburg Oddometer: 503	I'm sorry I didn't make it, it sounds like everyone had a good time...I have not left the house. I have been sick since yesterday and have just been living vicariously thru all that went and anything I could find on line to look at. Hoping to feel better so I can look forward to next weekend. __________________ "That is one good tasting pickle", Jersey '12 BMWR1200GS *'06 F650GS* *'00 KLR250* *'06 RMZ250*

11-25-2012, 04:36 PM	#18755
HalfPlate What? Where? Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Eastern VA Oddometer: 733	Great ride today!!! Wow what a work out on the big GS, I think I was able to burn off some of that turkey dinner. Thanks again to Dan for showing us around, can't wait to get back out there with the GS. Next time I am going to listen when you say "hey its muddy down that way". If anyone else wants to try it on big bikes it really isn't all that bad, just stay on the right side of the property. The other side has a bunch of tree crossings that will tear up your skid plates. I am happy when the GS is dirty. I just got done cleaning all that caked mud out from under it, took 4 hours.... But that's the price you gotta pay Stuck in the mud __________________ -07 R1200GS -03 525EXC IBA# 34681 (SS1000) "luck played a fundamental role" Carlo Boffi

11-25-2012, 04:49 PM	#18756
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 641	Gerbing XL Vest, Large Pant Liners and XL insoles I just listed a Gerbing heated Vest, Pant liner and insole on ADV. The vest is an XL, the pants are Large and the insole is XL. All three are in great shape and work very well. The insoles are brand new. The vest and pant liner are not microwire and they do not include a controller. Vest $70 Pants $100 Insole $35

11-25-2012, 05:27 PM	#18757
jgiacobbe Skid plate tester Joined: May 2008 Location: Near Richmond VA Oddometer: 1,489	Glad I left when I did. Just spent the last several hours unconscious. Guess whatever it was I had most of the weeks wasn't quite gone. I didn't find that mud pit so washing my bike only took 10 minutes. It is due for an oil change so it did really need to be cleaned. The poor wee has been getting neglected. __________________ 2009 Wee-Strom, 2008 WR250R

11-25-2012, 06:05 PM	#18758
Eddy Alvarez Addicited to ALL bikes! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chester,VA. Growing on me or getting used to it? Oddometer: 1,730	Ditto what everyone else has said...fun, mud, sand and sacrificial skid plates offered to the woods while crossing large downed trees (all on GoPro!). I got all of Andrews mud bog try outs on GoPro as well. I had intended to stop by the car wash and rinse all of the caked mud off but I only had a $20 in my wallet so I headed home. My son thought that all of the mud was "cool." 15 minutes in the hot tub followed by a hot shower and a couple of cold beers had me feeling better! Let's make plans to do it again next weekend! It would be awesome if we had 20 local ADV guys out there. __________________ Me: BMW F800GS/DRZ-400S, Gabriel: KTM 50 Senior Adventure!

11-25-2012, 06:33 PM	#18760
burtonrider3889 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Oddometer: 338	Well I just had a bite on my SV! If all goes well I may have someone buying it Saturday. It will be a very sad day watching it drive away, but at least then I can pick up a nice wr250r and join the fun everyone is having.

11-25-2012, 06:43 PM	#18761
Martad00 Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Richmond, VA Oddometer: 10	Man this place looks sweet. I had no idea this kind of stuff was so close by.

11-25-2012, 07:13 PM	#18762
Sic Semper Tyrannis Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Richmond VA Oddometer: 393	Props to you guys hauling gs bmws around mudmart. Very impressive. I don't remember seeing the massive mudholes you guys found! That stuff is sticky too! Looking forward to next time!

11-26-2012, 05:58 AM	#18764
Michhub Major Medical Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Maricrapa AZ Oddometer: 3,214	Ok, I don't have an HD GoPro and with the fish eye lens you lose all perspective on hills etc but here comes some clips for ya'll...easy stretch to what I call the right side... __________________ Mike Reinheitsgebot '07 990ADV '08 530EXCR '04 XR650L Bonsai Elephant - "Life without a 990 is no life at all!"

11-26-2012, 06:12 AM	#18765
Michhub Major Medical Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Maricrapa AZ Oddometer: 3,214	I'll try to keep these in order....clip #2 towards the school... __________________ Mike Reinheitsgebot '07 990ADV '08 530EXCR '04 XR650L Bonsai Elephant - "Life without a 990 is no life at all!"

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