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Forum: Day Trippin' Today, 03:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,120
Posted By scarysharkface
I wasn't going to go there, but it would be a...

I wasn't going to go there, but it would be a disservice to ignore wisdom and experience.

Include an upgraded shock and spring in the next KLR farkling and the situation should be greatly...
Forum: Day Trippin' Today, 06:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,120
Posted By scarysharkface
Glad you're alright. If you go with another...

Glad you're alright.

If you go with another KLR, a heavier rear spring makes a world of difference with the wobble. I upgraded mine and the wobble hasn't been back since.

John
Forum: Day Trippin' Yesterday, 02:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
I am conflicted about the KLR thing. I ride too...

I am conflicted about the KLR thing. I ride too much highway to justify it.

As for chain lube (yes I'm going there), I didn't use any because I was pretty sure that as soon as I would have I...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-21-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
It was, even if I had no clue what I was doing or...

It was, even if I had no clue what I was doing or where I was going at times! :lol3
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-21-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
Thanks! The Boquillas crossing was at least a...

Thanks! The Boquillas crossing was at least a year (two, perhaps?) behind schedule and I wasn't sure it would actually ever come to be. It's a pretty slick setup as long as you cross during office...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-21-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
Yeah, I need to plan to spend a full day or two...

Yeah, I need to plan to spend a full day or two there on my next visit. Riding a burro into town is on my short-list and maybe spending the night with the locals. I know it's an odd thing, but I...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-21-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
This is what it felt like it looked like.. ...

This is what it felt like it looked like..

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/i-HKvvRFk/0/XL/i-HKvvRFk-XL.jpg

But this is how it really looked..
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-21-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
I grab brunch at La Posada Milagro again today,...

I grab brunch at La Posada Milagro again today, and again I have company of both the human kind and the canine kind..

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/i-TDPwk39/0/XL/i-TDPwk39-XL.jpg
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-21-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
My stomach rules my world. It's back up to the...

My stomach rules my world. It's back up to the Chisos Basin for a burger and some raspberry cobbler a la mode..

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/i-xwr3ptG/0/XL/i-xwr3ptG-XL.jpg
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-21-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,227
Posted By scarysharkface
Beautiful pics!

Beautiful pics!
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-20-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
It's one of my favorite parts of the world, for...

It's one of my favorite parts of the world, for sure. Definitely worth the visit, and bring that passport!

John
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-20-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1,881
Views: 399,290
Posted By scarysharkface
http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/i-MFw7SpV...

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/i-MFw7SpV/0/XL/i-MFw7SpV-XL.jpg

From here:

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=887449

John
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-19-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
I stowed a bunch of stuff in the bear box at the...

I stowed a bunch of stuff in the bear box at the camp site, then beat feet for the border..

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/i-LcRPwDg/0/XL/i-LcRPwDg-XL.jpg

At the crossing, a border...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-19-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
All night storms roll across the northern...

All night storms roll across the northern horizon, but mostly there are stars above those distant clouds and lightning..

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/i-pX9WbgD/0/XL/i-pX9WbgD-XL.jpg
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-19-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
Thanks, guys! I'm just now getting around to...

Thanks, guys!

I'm just now getting around to uploading pics from my dslr and will fill-in some of my prior posts with a few images from that. Then if some of my night shots from El Punto Coyote...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-19-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
A quick lunch and fuel then I'm off along the...

A quick lunch and fuel then I'm off along the river road FM170. I stop at Closed Canyon for a look-see and a walk..

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/i-cvdH55q/0/XL/i-cvdH55q-XL.jpg

It's...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-18-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
Al from Marfa Public Radio joins me for breakfast...

Al from Marfa Public Radio joins me for breakfast and picks up the tab. Great conversation about many things and it's just reaffirming that people are good.

Heading towards Pinto Canyon Road..
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-18-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By scarysharkface
I had the pleasure of riding John Brown Canyon...

I had the pleasure of riding John Brown Canyon Road last September. Nice ride and just about perfect for the loaded-up KLR. Nice pics of your world and I'll keep watching this thread for more.
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-18-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
The sun is up and my skills at staking a tent in...

The sun is up and my skills at staking a tent in the wind are lacking.

http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/photos/i-zSrMN8T/0/XL/i-zSrMN8T-XL.jpg

Not a whole lot to see as I head east, my sights...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-17-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
Thank you! Lots of wind and a fair...

Thank you!



Lots of wind and a fair amount of rain every day until I hit California. And cold up until I got near Nevada. Strange weather everywhere it seems.



:wave Hiya Don!
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-17-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
It's a new day (not sure which one and no reason...

It's a new day (not sure which one and no reason to really care at this point) and I cross back over into Arizona. I'm curious and head over to the Kofa NWR to take a look-see.
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-17-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,613
Posted By scarysharkface
Looks like a great time!

Looks like a great time!
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-16-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
By the way, just to throw this out there, I'm...

By the way, just to throw this out there, I'm using Mobil 1 synthetic oil, a Shinko 705 on the rear, an Avon Gripster up front and I countersteer.
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-16-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
Day three on the bike is mostly just me trying to...

Day three on the bike is mostly just me trying to get to somewhere warm and not forecast to be rain in the next day.

I froze my butt off riding through the Flagstaff area, but as things warmed up...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-15-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
After solving the world's problems with one of...

After solving the world's problems with one of the locals over a cup of coffee and a yogurt, I head out across the flatlands. I pass the cars-sticking-out-of-the-ground-thing outside of Amarillo and...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-15-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
And yes, I most likely have brought way too much...

And yes, I most likely have brought way too much stuff. I've got a chair, tripod and two complete camping setups packed (tent stuff and hammock stuff) in that red duffel, not to mention enough...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-15-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,887
Posted By scarysharkface
KLR takes a circuitous route to Big Bend

The original plan was to ride from west-central Indiana out to Utah for a week. Snow between here and there kind of screwed that up, so instead I hauled the KLR past the snow to my nephew's place in...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 6,779
Views: 527,561
Posted By scarysharkface
This. It's been hauling my ass across the...

This.

It's been hauling my ass across the desert and back all week.

:D

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6,779
Views: 527,561
Posted By scarysharkface
My klr tops out at 90 with the 15 and slightly...

My klr tops out at 90 with the 15 and slightly faster than that with a 14-tooth. Mileage is slightly better with the 14 as well if I'm flogging it. If I'm riding easy then the 15 gets better mileage....
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-28-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,091
Posted By scarysharkface
I look at your great pics and all I can think...

I look at your great pics and all I can think about are the snakes.. :lol3
Forum: Americas 04-27-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,641
Posted By scarysharkface
The countershaft sprocket-swap is easy-peasy. I...

The countershaft sprocket-swap is easy-peasy. I don't recall the size socket you'll need, but you will want some leverage. Don't forget to readjust your chain (rear axle) to make up for the...
Forum: Americas 04-25-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 365
Posted By scarysharkface
^what he says^ I sleep in an Eagles Nest...

^what he says^

I sleep in an Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) DoubleNest hammock and use a Grand Trunk Goods Funky Forest Tarp over the top. If there are bugs, I have an ENO bug net for it as well. ...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-21-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 731
Posted By scarysharkface
I'd love to see your route for the day. Did you...

I'd love to see your route for the day. Did you follow the original .gpx route?

Looks like a beautiful area to ride.

John
Forum: Equipment 04-12-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,675
Posted By scarysharkface
The short list. ;)

The short list. ;)
Forum: Equipment 04-12-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,675
Posted By scarysharkface
Wallet, cash, phone, soft paper towels (instead...

Wallet, cash, phone, soft paper towels (instead of kleenex) and keys when I'm off the bike.. That's pretty much it for the jacket. Butt-wipes, food/drink/maps/chargers and flashlight in the tank...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-07-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,700
Posted By scarysharkface
This.

This.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-03-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 592
Posted By scarysharkface
There is no RAM-mountable Aquabox for the GS3, at...

There is no RAM-mountable Aquabox for the GS3, at least not that I've found, and the one for the GS2 is just barely too small according the the specs.

Otterbox Defender case and a RAM universal...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-03-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 592
Posted By scarysharkface
Funny to run across this thread, as I use a...

Funny to run across this thread, as I use a Garmin 60csx and am seriously considering carrying it only as a backup to my Samsung GS3 (SCH-I535) smartphone. I've got a handful of offline-map programs...
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16,002
Views: 1,932,763
Posted By scarysharkface
Excellent. It is not leaking from the...

Excellent. It is not leaking from the kickstarter seal. I'll be gentle. Thanks greatly!

John
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16,002
Views: 1,932,763
Posted By scarysharkface
Will do, probably have to wait until the weekend...

Will do, probably have to wait until the weekend again though (work sucks). There is a small lip of gasket protruding from the case in the area of the kickstarter, and that is moist after I ride, so...
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