Building an Adventure Van - Page 160

Geek · 11-10-2012, 07:15 AM

Had a crazy storm come through overnight.. Felt like the van was going to flip over.

If it is windy like that here very often I'll bet those arches don't take as long as you think to form

(I'm looking though through arch in Arches N.P. out the windshield as I type this.

Almost felt sorry for Paul & Derek sleeping on the ground outside (the didn't even bring a tent) but in reality no sympathy needed...

'I don't get to sleep in the dirt nearly enough' -Paul A few years ago

... To each their own

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a1fa · 11-10-2012, 04:20 PM

Dude! Make sure you got plenty of diesel.. That's cold!

http://www.solar-electric.com/rvsoelsy.html

Lovin' it Strom · 11-10-2012, 09:11 PM

Saw this article and thought it could go here....at least for some ideas.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/...ntcmp=features

Geek · 11-12-2012, 07:50 AM

Did I mention how much I enjoyed my D2 this weekend?

TooFast · 11-12-2012, 10:23 AM

Looks like your fantastic fan vent is open..eating beans last night?

Did Paul and Derek head wuss out rather than sleep under the stars?

Or maybe they sleeping under the van?

Geek · 11-12-2012, 04:51 PM

A couple of ride pics before the snow came...

on metal masher:

Cane creek:

Geek · 11-12-2012, 04:53 PM

Note to self: take heed in the forecast before you leave.

If there is crap weather forecast.. put the bike inside the van instead of being lazy and throwing it on the back bumper

ian408 · 11-12-2012, 05:18 PM

I'd think you want a plug for the exhaust too.

How do you like the trials tires?

a1fa · 11-12-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian408

I'd think you want a plug for the exhaust too.

How do you like the trials tires?

MT43 is the way to go, brah.

Geek · 11-12-2012, 05:33 PM

I love the MT43 on the rear in the steep stuff.. but can't stand it on the front.
I'm currently running an MT21 on the front with it.

a1fa · 11-12-2012, 06:10 PM

TKC80 Front, MT43 rear here!

zgfiredude · 11-12-2012, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geek

Note to self: take heed in the forecast before you leave.

If there is crap weather forecast..

What?

You are going to want to really get all that mag chloride schmagma off of your bike ASAP! Looks like good riding for awhile anyway!

zgfiredude · 11-12-2012, 06:18 PM

For emergencies like this, get some Tyvek and just make a burrito (not pun intended) out of the bike to keep it clean.

Or one of this style of deflectors for the Sprinter....

Geek · 11-12-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zgfiredude

What?

You are going to want to really get all that mag chloride schmagma off of your bike ASAP! Looks like good riding for awhile anyway!

We got in two full days of riding.. then the snow cancelled day 3. No complaints here

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I washed the van and the bike as soon as I dropped out of the snow on the way home.

Geek · 11-12-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zgfiredude

For emergencies like this, get some Tyvek and just make a burrito (not pun intended) out of the bike to keep it clean.

That's a great idea! I wonder if I could stop at a grocery store and just use a full roll of saran wrap on it before I go over vail pass?

Hell I think I'll keep a roll in the top cabinet of the van just in case

11-10-2012, 07:15 AM	#2386
Geek ^OP oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 26,180	Had a crazy storm come through overnight.. Felt like the van was going to flip over. If it is windy like that here very often I'll bet those arches don't take as long as you think to form (I'm looking though through arch in Arches N.P. out the windshield as I type this. Almost felt sorry for Paul & Derek sleeping on the ground outside (the didn't even bring a tent) but in reality no sympathy needed... 'I don't get to sleep in the dirt nearly enough' -Paul A few years ago ... To each their own Sent from iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ www.motogeek.com Geek screwed with this post 11-10-2012 at 07:44 AM

11-10-2012, 04:20 PM	#2387
a1fa Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,788	Dude! Make sure you got plenty of diesel.. That's cold! http://www.solar-electric.com/rvsoelsy.html __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn.

11-10-2012, 09:11 PM	#2388
Lovin' it Strom It's not an act Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Galactic sector zz9 plural z Alpha Oddometer: 1,957	Saw this article and thought it could go here....at least for some ideas. http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/...ntcmp=features __________________ New and improved

11-12-2012, 07:50 AM	#2389
Geek ^OP oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 26,180	Did I mention how much I enjoyed my D2 this weekend? __________________ www.motogeek.com

11-12-2012, 10:23 AM	#2390
TooFast Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Oddometer: 356	Looks like your fantastic fan vent is open..eating beans last night? Did Paul and Derek head wuss out rather than sleep under the stars? Or maybe they sleeping under the van? TooFast screwed with this post 11-12-2012 at 12:18 PM

11-12-2012, 04:51 PM	#2391
Geek ^OP oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 26,180	A couple of ride pics before the snow came... on metal masher: Cane creek: __________________ www.motogeek.com

11-12-2012, 04:53 PM	#2392
Geek ^OP oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 26,180	Note to self: take heed in the forecast before you leave. If there is crap weather forecast.. put the bike inside the van instead of being lazy and throwing it on the back bumper __________________ www.motogeek.com

11-12-2012, 05:18 PM	#2393
ian408 More wag; less bark Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Santa Clara, CA Oddometer: 11,855	I'd think you want a plug for the exhaust too. How do you like the trials tires?

11-12-2012, 05:33 PM	#2395
Geek ^OP oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 26,180	I love the MT43 on the rear in the steep stuff.. but can't stand it on the front. I'm currently running an MT21 on the front with it. __________________ www.motogeek.com

11-12-2012, 06:10 PM	#2396
a1fa Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,788	TKC80 Front, MT43 rear here! __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn.

11-12-2012, 06:18 PM	#2398
zgfiredude Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, Colorado Oddometer: 523	For emergencies like this, get some Tyvek and just make a burrito (not pun intended) out of the bike to keep it clean. Or one of this style of deflectors for the Sprinter.... zgfiredude screwed with this post 11-12-2012 at 06:21 PM Reason: new ideas

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