AZ - Rug Road! - Page 4

HoosierTrailmaster · 12-09-2012, 07:10 PM

All I can say is THANK YOU fella's for not making me look like u all's bitch. It would have been easy to do with my performance. As to suggestions on the GasGas. First and foremost, the suspension is strung for someone much heavy than me I believe. I was bouncing off every rock and there was very little sag in the back, so the grip sucked and it was too tall for me due to it having so little settle when I sat on it. I do think it could use to be geared down some and that would help...thirdly...as Drew would say..."the rider has too much LOFT"...lack of fucking talent.

Still like the challenge and I have had better days on the Rug and will have more.

Gila Monster · 12-09-2012, 07:27 PM

Glad I wasn't there.

You won't believe this but sometime around 1995 I drove my stock 86 Nissan 4x4 4 cyl pickup all the way from Klondyke to the Rug Rd. I had no idea where we were but when we got half way up the hill I though maybe we better stop and hike up to see the rest. The rugs were covering a section that was loose decomposed granite not the bedrock that it looks like is there now. We were low on gas and hoping to get out that way to Mammoth but I decided not to risk the hill because there was already a truck there that had slid off the hill and rolled to the bottom. We turned around and drove ALL the way back and came out by Turkey Cr. and on to Klondyke. I can say that was the worst drive of that trucks life for sure.

The road looks much more washed out than it was then but there were tons of loose rocks just like that. I had to just gun it and fling rocks. I definitely want to see where that alternate route goes before I go back.

Slowred · 12-10-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HoosierTrailmaster

All I can say is THANK YOU fella's for not making me look like u all's bitch. It would have been easy to do with my performance. As to suggestions on the GasGas. First and foremost, the suspension is strung for someone much heavy than me I believe. I was bouncing off every rock and there was very little sag in the back, so the grip sucked and it was too tall for me due to it having so little settle when I sat on it. I do think it could use to be geared down some and that would help...thirdly...as Drew would say..."the rider has too much LOFT"...lack of fucking talent.

Still like the challenge and I have had better days on the Rug and will have more.

That bike was set up for someone tall. When I tested it I felt like it was right for me. You had to have been having trouble dabbing a foot. With this ride that was pretty much all the time. That said, the power was a hoot! Probably ,too much for this kind of climbing though. Also, did you ever check your tire pressure? MT43s at 13-14 psi don't work very well.

Still had a fun day! Thx for putting the ride together HTM.

ybracing · 12-10-2012, 01:36 PM

You did not struggle like that the last time we rode the rug together so I would have to say it was the bike. That bike is great on a track or doing high speed desert. I don't know anyone doing more technical stuff. You will have to do some work on it if you want to do stuff like the rug. There is the fun factor to consider, it is more fun to read the ride report and laugh then ride the bike :)

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Originally Posted by HoosierTrailmaster

All I can say is THANK YOU fella's for not making me look like u all's bitch. It would have been easy to do with my performance. As to suggestions on the GasGas. First and foremost, the suspension is strung for someone much heavy than me I believe. I was bouncing off every rock and there was very little sag in the back, so the grip sucked and it was too tall for me due to it having so little settle when I sat on it. I do think it could use to be geared down some and that would help...thirdly...as Drew would say..."the rider has too much LOFT"...lack of fucking talent.

Still like the challenge and I have had better days on the Rug and will have more.

refokus · 12-10-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ybracing

You did not struggle like that the last time we rode the rug together so I would have to say it was the bike. That bike is great on a track or doing high speed desert. I don't know anyone doing more technical stuff. You will have to do some work on it if you want to do stuff like the rug. There is the fun factor to consider, it is more fun to read the ride report and laugh then ride the bike :)

Well said YB!

I enjoyed reading the report

HoosierTrailmaster · 12-10-2012, 06:11 PM

Just got the new Beta suspension back. Think this one might be a keeper. I am guessing it is about 1.5" shorter than the KTM version. Going to test it out with Cathy this weekend on her new to her Jack Piner 200 EXC.

refokus · 12-10-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HoosierTrailmaster

Just got the new Beta suspension back. Think this one might be a keeper. I am guessing it is about 1.5" shorter than the KTM version. Going to test it out with Cathy this weekend on her new to her Jack Piner 200 EXC.

I just hope it has a magic button. I get tired watching you kick start your bikes.

HoosierTrailmaster · 12-11-2012, 06:10 AM

Just for you Brad, the magic button.

utefan · 12-11-2012, 10:25 AM

That looks fun

mdsnitc · 12-11-2012, 10:39 AM

Nice ride, thanks for the vid! Imma do some riding in AZ next year.

Matt

HoosierTrailmaster · 12-11-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mdsnitc

Nice ride, thanks for the vid! Imma do some riding in AZ next year.

Matt

Oh, but you can ride "Southern". As my buddy who lives in Rio Rancho says, "it has a little bit of everything". As we say..."it has a whole lot of sand and not much else".

mdsnitc · 12-11-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HoosierTrailmaster

Oh, but you can ride "Southern". As my buddy who lives in Rio Rancho says, "it has a little bit of everything". As we say..."it has a whole lot of sand and not much else".

It has a little bit of everything.... in sand!

LOL, my KX LOVES the sand. Seriously, there is plenty of diversity in this area if sand isn't your thing. Did some Jemez this year and lately been doing Cedro Peak.

Always looking for new places to ride!

HoosierTrailmaster · 12-11-2012, 02:08 PM

Is Cedro Peak the single track in the mountains? Are you the guy that did the video posted somewhere recently up there...that is what I like in riding.

mdsnitc · 12-12-2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HoosierTrailmaster

Is Cedro Peak the single track in the mountains? Are you the guy that did the video posted somewhere recently up there...that is what I like in riding.

yes and yes.

Nightstalker · 12-22-2012, 05:12 PM

Looks like I took out another clutch cover on the Rug. Lucky for me, I keep a spare in stock!

Oil was just barely seeping out.

12-09-2012, 07:10 PM	#46
HoosierTrailmaster Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,089	All I can say is THANK YOU fella's for not making me look like u all's bitch. It would have been easy to do with my performance. As to suggestions on the GasGas. First and foremost, the suspension is strung for someone much heavy than me I believe. I was bouncing off every rock and there was very little sag in the back, so the grip sucked and it was too tall for me due to it having so little settle when I sat on it. I do think it could use to be geared down some and that would help...thirdly...as Drew would say..."the rider has too much LOFT"...lack of fucking talent. Still like the challenge and I have had better days on the Rug and will have more. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes"

12-09-2012, 07:27 PM	#47
Gila Monster Carnivore Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Arizona Oddometer: 117	Glad I wasn't there. You won't believe this but sometime around 1995 I drove my stock 86 Nissan 4x4 4 cyl pickup all the way from Klondyke to the Rug Rd. I had no idea where we were but when we got half way up the hill I though maybe we better stop and hike up to see the rest. The rugs were covering a section that was loose decomposed granite not the bedrock that it looks like is there now. We were low on gas and hoping to get out that way to Mammoth but I decided not to risk the hill because there was already a truck there that had slid off the hill and rolled to the bottom. We turned around and drove ALL the way back and came out by Turkey Cr. and on to Klondyke. I can say that was the worst drive of that trucks life for sure. The road looks much more washed out than it was then but there were tons of loose rocks just like that. I had to just gun it and fling rocks. I definitely want to see where that alternate route goes before I go back. __________________ "If yer gonna be dumb you gotta be tough." 2005 KTM 450 MXC 2008 KTM 990 Adventure 2008 KTM 300 XCW

12-10-2012, 06:11 PM	#51
HoosierTrailmaster Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,089	Just got the new Beta suspension back. Think this one might be a keeper. I am guessing it is about 1.5" shorter than the KTM version. Going to test it out with Cathy this weekend on her new to her Jack Piner 200 EXC. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes"

12-11-2012, 06:10 AM	#53
HoosierTrailmaster Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,089	Just for you Brad, the magic button. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes"

12-11-2012, 10:25 AM	#54
utefan 03'XR650R Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsdale - Arizona Oddometer: 192	That looks fun __________________ I'm at my target weight, I'm just not at my target height yet!

12-11-2012, 10:39 AM	#55
mdsnitc Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Oddometer: 42	Nice ride, thanks for the vid! Imma do some riding in AZ next year. Matt __________________ _____________________ 2012 DRZ400 2002 KX250

12-11-2012, 02:08 PM	#58
HoosierTrailmaster Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,089	Is Cedro Peak the single track in the mountains? Are you the guy that did the video posted somewhere recently up there...that is what I like in riding. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes"

12-22-2012, 05:12 PM	#60
Nightstalker ^OP YO BUDDYPAL! Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Sunny Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 5,748	Looks like I took out another clutch cover on the Rug. Lucky for me, I keep a spare in stock! Oil was just barely seeping out. __________________ 2004 KTM 950 Adventure 2008 Honda CRF450X North American Ride Report Index and GPX files at: NSRides.com Nightstalker rides North America 2007 snug htiw swoC

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