Rockies regional randomness - Page 215

Blakebird · 11-20-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MeterPig

Well, I all the big brains say speed is better than height...right?

which one do you wish you had?

whitewater18 · 11-20-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blakebird

Off to Death Valley...

better install some tail lights on that rail! Looks like that wide glide covers your Jeep tail lights.

Lomax · 11-20-2010, 02:57 PM

I have never been hassled about tail lights when using my hitch carrier but have always wondered about that.

Marc

Duck_Pilot · 11-20-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lomax

I have never been hassled about tail lights when using my hitch carrier but have always wondered about that.

Marc

But yer a nice guy, Lomax. Blake is lots more likely to get tagged, 'cause frankly, he's a pain-in-da-rump.....yanno?

(Jus' kidd'n, Blake!

)

MeterPig · 11-20-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blakebird

which one do you wish you had?

Reading Lucifer's Hammer or Pulling Through, I would say Big Brain's are nice. But I will be happy to settle for a wife that loves me.

MeterPig · 11-20-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lomax

I have never been hassled about tail lights when using my hitch carrier but have always wondered about that.

Marc

I think technically the cops could...but I never have either. I am sure in a more police state..it does happen..Like the UK.

jjustj · 11-21-2010, 01:57 PM

history channel tonight,im a skeptic will give it a shot... hope i am pleasantly suprised..

enduro-ince · 11-21-2010, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lomax

I have never been hassled about tail lights when using my hitch carrier but have always wondered about that.

Marc

Tail lights no, but I have been badgered about not having the plate visible. He (state trooper) suggested I have a place on the carrier to mount the plate when I'm using it. Want to take a wild guess what I did about it?

jjustj · 11-21-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by enduro-ince

Tail lights no, but I have been badgered about not having the plate visible. He (state trooper) suggested I have a place on the carrier to mount the plate when I'm using it. Want to take a wild guess what I did about it?

nuttin honey?

KLXplode · 11-21-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jjustj

history channel tonight,im a skeptic will give it a shot... hope i am pleasantly suprised..

Same here, im gonna give it a try. I wish they'd just play the UK version

toddler · 11-21-2010, 07:23 PM

Trying our best to have some fun.

We wanted some snow to give the trail some grip.

SnowMule · 11-21-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by toddler

Trying our best to have some fun.

NIIIIIIICE shot!!!!

Inane Cathode · 11-21-2010, 09:26 PM

Uhg. Volksaru must know when is the most inopportune time to break. Today while driving around in the snow my exhaust suddenly got much louder.
The section i thought i had fixed (and fixed permanently with another exhaust hanger, it was pretty solid) had broken clean through.
I now get the pleasure of doing exhaust system welding and repair in a foot of snow outdoors

I did get to look at my big bread loaf shaped soon-to-be-secret today though. Pretty excited about that, i think the volksaru picked up on that :(

Geek · 11-24-2010, 07:07 AM

2011 Dakar News

On Tuesday morning, the organizers of the Personal Argentina Chile Dakar announced the details of the 2011 edition, the third in South America, which will be run from Jan. 1st through the 16.

In 2011, the Dakar route takes the competitors to the extreme northern regions of Argentina and Chile, to the Bolivian and Peru borders, just until the rest day at Arica, before heading back towards Buenos Aires.

The design of the Dakar route, consisting of 9000kms of roads, tracks and dunes, including nearly 5000 of competition, was done with the idea of saving the more difficult stages for the second half of the event to maintain maximum suspense and create a crescendo of difficulty. The competitors and teams are in for an extreme endurance challenge.

Veterans and novices are now ready for the adventure with 430 vehicles expected to line-up at the start of the 32nd edition of the Dakar, which is a near 20-percent increase from 2010.

Beyond the numbers, another accomplishment has already been achieved with the finalization of a plan to intensify the competition: the elite in the motorcycle division will compete on bikes with engine capacities inferior to 450ccs.

This major change has sparked the interest of manufacturers who have entered strong line-ups in the battle for victory.

KTM is back with Cyril Despres and Marc Coma, who have combined to win the last five Dakars, and now will race with equal power against Aprilia (Lopez, Duclos...), BMW (Frétigné, Verhoeven...),Yamaha (Viladoms, Rodrigues...), Sherco (Casteu), Honda (Bethys,
Pisano...) as well as Beta (Boano).

Before heading into competition, the vehicles of the European competitors will first head to Le Havre on Nov. 24 and 25. From there they will cross the Atlantic and head to Buenos Aires. Technical and administrative verifications will be conducted on Dec. 30 and 31.

buls4evr · 11-24-2010, 08:42 AM

I can't wait to get back to our place in NM for the winter..... No stop signs, lights, traffic,bugs on the shield. Those great sunsets and mountain views just different terrain from MI altogether. And warm again like May....and sun every day. Good salsa and chiles again. No rude clerks like the Midwest. People who will help you if you break down on a roadside,not think you are some serial killer.I love NM...

11-20-2010, 02:57 PM	#3213
Lomax Nanu-Nanu Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Westminster Colorado Oddometer: 7,015	I have never been hassled about tail lights when using my hitch carrier but have always wondered about that. Marc __________________ 04 R1150RT,06 KTM 450EXC, 84 R100RS LE, 89 XL600V, 2012 Stelvio, 72 Guzzi Eldorado http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/?sc=3

11-21-2010, 01:57 PM	#3217
jjustj JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,930	top gear (non bike related) usa premiers on history channel tonight,im a skeptic will give it a shot... hope i am pleasantly suprised.. __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

11-21-2010, 09:26 PM	#3223
Inane Cathode Cheated Anion Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Arvada, CO Oddometer: 4,540	Uhg. Volksaru must know when is the most inopportune time to break. Today while driving around in the snow my exhaust suddenly got much louder. The section i thought i had fixed (and fixed permanently with another exhaust hanger, it was pretty solid) had broken clean through. I now get the pleasure of doing exhaust system welding and repair in a foot of snow outdoors I did get to look at my big bread loaf shaped soon-to-be-secret today though. Pretty excited about that, i think the volksaru picked up on that :( __________________ _______ Pokey The Wunderbus The VEEP Project

11-24-2010, 07:07 AM	#3224
Geek ^OP oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 25,819	2011 Dakar News On Tuesday morning, the organizers of the Personal Argentina Chile Dakar announced the details of the 2011 edition, the third in South America, which will be run from Jan. 1st through the 16. In 2011, the Dakar route takes the competitors to the extreme northern regions of Argentina and Chile, to the Bolivian and Peru borders, just until the rest day at Arica, before heading back towards Buenos Aires. The design of the Dakar route, consisting of 9000kms of roads, tracks and dunes, including nearly 5000 of competition, was done with the idea of saving the more difficult stages for the second half of the event to maintain maximum suspense and create a crescendo of difficulty. The competitors and teams are in for an extreme endurance challenge. Veterans and novices are now ready for the adventure with 430 vehicles expected to line-up at the start of the 32nd edition of the Dakar, which is a near 20-percent increase from 2010. Beyond the numbers, another accomplishment has already been achieved with the finalization of a plan to intensify the competition: the elite in the motorcycle division will compete on bikes with engine capacities inferior to 450ccs. This major change has sparked the interest of manufacturers who have entered strong line-ups in the battle for victory. KTM is back with Cyril Despres and Marc Coma, who have combined to win the last five Dakars, and now will race with equal power against Aprilia (Lopez, Duclos...), BMW (Frétigné, Verhoeven...),Yamaha (Viladoms, Rodrigues...), Sherco (Casteu), Honda (Bethys, Pisano...) as well as Beta (Boano). Before heading into competition, the vehicles of the European competitors will first head to Le Havre on Nov. 24 and 25. From there they will cross the Atlantic and head to Buenos Aires. Technical and administrative verifications will be conducted on Dec. 30 and 31. __________________ www.motogeek.com

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11-21-2010, 07:23 PM	#3221
toddler Unpronouncible Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Pinewood Springs, CO(between Lyons and Estes Park) Oddometer: 2,402	Trying our best to have some fun. We wanted some snow to give the trail some grip.

11-24-2010, 08:42 AM	#3225
buls4evr No Marks.... Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Michissippi & Nuevo Mexico Oddometer: 1,610	I can't wait to get back to our place in NM for the winter..... No stop signs, lights, traffic,bugs on the shield. Those great sunsets and mountain views just different terrain from MI altogether. And warm again like May....and sun every day. Good salsa and chiles again. No rude clerks like the Midwest. People who will help you if you break down on a roadside,not think you are some serial killer.I love NM...