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Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By Big_John
I spoke with Jeff in person two weeks ago and...

I spoke with Jeff in person two weeks ago and visited his shop. He will continue to carry the parts and has a ton of springs in stock that he will sell......

But you are correct, in that he isn't...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-21-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 528
Posted By Big_John
Although I love the 42 mpg I am getting.... With...

Although I love the 42 mpg I am getting.... With the 17T on the front, is just to tall for dirt. Switching to the 16T on the front and stock on the rear.





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Forum: Orange Crush 05-17-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,383
Posted By Big_John
Two weeks ago I am riding out of town on the...

Two weeks ago I am riding out of town on the highway, Iabout the time I get up to speed and shift into the top ger, running about 65 mph.....she completely dies. I coast out of traffic over to the...
Forum: Upcoming 05-16-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,233
Posted By Big_John
This ride is going to ROCK....I am really looking...

This ride is going to ROCK....I am really looking forward to it.

Northern New Mexico is so beautiful and so diverse.

Get here soon....Mr. September!!!!




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Forum: Upcoming 05-16-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 27,639
Posted By Big_John
After spending a week at Corporate, working my...

After spending a week at Corporate, working my tail off and dealing with really difficult people.....




I am SOOO ready for this ride!
Forum: Upcoming 05-11-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 27,639
Posted By Big_John
That is a very nice bike and I love the...

That is a very nice bike and I love the Wolfman/Rotopax setup!




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Forum: Upcoming 05-10-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 27,639
Posted By Big_John
I have the exact same, Wolfman setup. I put my...

I have the exact same, Wolfman setup. I put my little tent, down bag and sleeping pad in the top duffle and it is only volume....very little weight and the bike runs along just fine.

That top...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 05-10-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 39,931
Posted By Big_John
78 Riders Registered 13 States...

78 Riders Registered



13 States Represented

CO
NM
NC
TX
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 05-10-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 39,931
Posted By Big_John
We stopped publishing a list of attendees last...

We stopped publishing a list of attendees last year, as our website was driving as many registrations as ADVRider and so many weren't a part of this forum. Even now, to sort through registrations...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 05-09-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 39,931
Posted By Big_John
Everyone, you might remember in the last two...

Everyone, you might remember in the last two years, we offered lower pricing for those that registered early. This year we have moved to a specific contribution amount for the Rendezvous.....with no...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-09-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 469
Posted By Big_John
I have owned motorcycle gear from 5-6 top...

I have owned motorcycle gear from 5-6 top companies. Generally I have had good experiences with all of them. But as with many on here, I have gravitated to the Klim products. Their build quality...
Forum: Upcoming 05-09-2013, 04:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,233
Posted By Big_John
Burque.....how was the ride?

Burque.....how was the ride?
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-09-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 419
Posted By Big_John
I met with Jim Rios of BRP yesterday and he will...

I met with Jim Rios of BRP yesterday and he will be there.

We will be set up by 10am and will be there until 2pm. I am guessing that lunch will be served from 11:30am til 1pm.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-07-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 419
Posted By Big_John
bumping to keep out in front of everyone. ...

bumping to keep out in front of everyone.




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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-06-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 419
Posted By Big_John
RMAR/COHVCO Yamaha Day at Apex Sports, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Saturday, May 11th

Everyone on the Colorado Front Range area, join Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders at Apex Motorsports in Colorado Springs for the Yamaha Day....Open House!!!!

The massive RMAR BBQ Trailer will be in...
Forum: Trip Planning 05-06-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,591
Posted By Big_John
White Rim isn't for the riders that do "Adventure...

White Rim isn't for the riders that do "Adventure Street Riding". It is 90% dirt, with some challenges for a 600lb Adventure Bike. I rode it on my Honda XR650R last year. The ride and the views...
Forum: Upcoming 05-05-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 27,639
Posted By Big_John
Good looking ride! I just purchased rotopax...

Good looking ride!

I just purchased rotopax for my KTM 950... But the water tanks, for dry camping. Will need the extra water when in the desert.

But, will be riding the 'ole XR650R on the...
Forum: Upcoming 04-30-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 27,639
Posted By Big_John
Good to hear, Jack! Looking forward to '13!!!!! ...

Good to hear, Jack! Looking forward to '13!!!!!




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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-29-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,397
Posted By Big_John
RMAR was thrilled to be involved. We ran into...

RMAR was thrilled to be involved. We ran into many friends of RMAR and we made a lot of new friends. It was actually great to have the opportunity to spread the RMAR love to our Northern Colorado...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-29-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,397
Posted By Big_John
A huge thanks to Eric and Dusty.....and the cooks...

A huge thanks to Eric and Dusty.....and the cooks for a free lunch!!!!!


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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-29-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 39,931
Posted By Big_John
Good to see you guys at the Wolfman adventure...

Good to see you guys at the Wolfman adventure days on Saturday........and great looking little SV!




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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-19-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 6,618
Posted By Big_John
Having met with Burque and a couple of NMOHVA...

Having met with Burque and a couple of NMOHVA Board Members, I can say that this will be a great event for the right reasons. It is always cool when we can ride some awesome trails and contribute to...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-19-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,173
Posted By Big_John
I have no reason to check mine......as she is...

I have no reason to check mine......as she is running like a top. I rode the bike, after a fly and buy, from Sierra Vista, AZ to Colorado Springs and averaged 41mpg, with a great throttle response...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-19-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,230
Posted By Big_John
Gang, I think the SOS sticker program is an...

Gang,

I think the SOS sticker program is an outstanding fundraiser. Please purchase your sticker, but more importantly, please join COHVCO and read your newsletters. And please.....become active...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-18-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 931
Posted By Big_John
I am new to this bike, but since receiving it...

I am new to this bike, but since receiving it last month, I have been extremely disappointed in the cold start chatter and the rough shifting.

Last week I tore in to her, pulling off the tanks,...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-18-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,137
Posted By Big_John
I did a Pelican 1450. Love the size. Most guys...

I did a Pelican 1450. Love the size. Most guys that do Pelicans.....I think, go too big.

On top of my 1450 will also mount 2, 1 gallon Rotopax water containers. I might buy two fuel containers...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-18-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 39,931
Posted By Big_John
Ride Leaders will start posting the info about...

Ride Leaders will start posting the info about their ride the evening before, on the White Board. Then the next morning, there will be a short Ride Meeting and then departure.

There will be at...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-17-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,506
Posted By Big_John
In Falcon.....and right now 18 degrees...

In Falcon.....and right now 18 degrees ambient....with a -4 wind chill.....

and it's frickin April 17th!!!!!!


Are you kidding me!!!!!
Forum: Upcoming 04-17-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 27,639
Posted By Big_John
The look of a man who has conquered some very...

The look of a man who has conquered some very challenging riding!!!!!

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/Wildernesshunter/DSC08661.jpg...
Forum: Upcoming 04-17-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,216
Posted By Big_John
Maybe the boys and I are crazy....but it isn't...

Maybe the boys and I are crazy....but it isn't that bad to sit on that edge. It is kinda like sitting on a cement wall......just that there is over 1,000 ft vertical below. It is cool to look down....
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-16-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 39,931
Posted By Big_John
Everyone remember that the RMAR Rendezvous is a...

Everyone remember that the RMAR Rendezvous is a family event. Please consider bringing your better half and kiddos, if you have them.



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Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 54,922
Posted By Big_John
I went ahead and ordered a 50 jet and it is on...

I went ahead and ordered a 50 jet and it is on its way.

In the mean time, I reinstalled the 'blank'.......along with a new Oberon Clutch Slave and some of the hot new oil....Royal 10w40 (JASO and...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,584
Posted By Big_John
Does anyone have close up pics of the tall? ...

Does anyone have close up pics of the tall?

With my recent purchase of a lightly used 950AS, I got two seats in the deal. One is a custom, 2-up touring seat.....like a Russell Day Long and the...
Forum: Upcoming 04-12-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,233
Posted By Big_John
We are expecting some of the big boys: BMW 1200...

We are expecting some of the big boys: BMW 1200 GSA, Tiger 1200, etc.... The pace and the route will be built for these riders. Guys on lighter bikes that are faster offroad....lcould be bored, so...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-12-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By Big_John
Yes, I stand corrected. Two other sources...

Yes, I stand corrected.

Two other sources confirmed the BRC's partnership with the TPC and COHVCO on the Dolores/Rico Law Suite....which is over.....we won.

I was also informed that Brian...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-12-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By Big_John
I am just curious...... Does anyone know if...

I am just curious......

Does anyone know if the BRC has done any work in the state of Colorado or spent a dollar on the fight to keep our trails open?

I hear that they are out there doing some...
Forum: Upcoming 04-11-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,233
Posted By Big_John
Hoooray!!!! Our first registrations are...

Hoooray!!!!


Our first registrations are starting to come in.....


Join us in Northern NM this year!!!!!
Forum: Orange Crush 04-11-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 54,922
Posted By Big_John
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-09-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 39,931
Posted By Big_John
It would be Top of the World. ...

It would be Top of the World.

38.720468,-109.266192





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Forum: Upcoming 04-08-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 27,639
Posted By Big_John
The RMAR bunch rode the Kokopelli and Moab this...

The RMAR bunch rode the Kokopelli and Moab this past weekeind for a tune up to the riding year. Mac put together an awesome ride.

This year, both my boys were able to join us and we had a blast. ...
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