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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13,874
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Posted By emerson.biguns
I avoid the DMV like the plague. There are...

I avoid the DMV like the plague. There are contract offices that are in the business of making customers happy. Unlike the DMV who aren't happy 'til you aren't happy.

AZ Auto License on Speedway...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
Probably ought to start with the questions a LEO...

Probably ought to start with the questions a LEO is going to ask.

What state is your DL from?

Where do you live?




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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
No, not for crossing/transiting. If you plan...

No, not for crossing/transiting.

If you plan on camping, etc. Then yes, I believe you need the "full" permit. $50 or something for a family, something like that.






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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13,874
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Posted By emerson.biguns
It was explained previously. If you purchase the...

It was explained previously. If you purchase the OHV sticker at the time you register the bike and select the "primarily off road" option, your registration fee will be $4.50 as opposed to full...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-01-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
Mounting the fender is easy, it's the moving the...

Mounting the fender is easy, it's the moving the brake lines that is the hassle.




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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-28-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
Ruby road makes a great LZ. :deal ...

Ruby road makes a great LZ. :deal

http://www.jecottrell.com/Airplanes/Dope-090604/i-BjjC6z4/0/L/IMG_2316-L.jpg



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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-28-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 47
Wtf
Views: 1,854
Posted By emerson.biguns
You damn near have to do that just to change the...

You damn near have to do that just to change the needle in the carb.

CRF?

Never again.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-28-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,497
Posted By emerson.biguns
Please, spend the money to start a smugmug...

Please, spend the money to start a smugmug account. Smugmug is one of Baldy's fantastic companies. He provides advrider.com free of charge to all of us. The least we can do is throw him a few bucks...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-27-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
You know it's pretty simple if HTM can figure out...

You know it's pretty simple if HTM can figure out the solution. :nod




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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-26-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13,874
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Posted By emerson.biguns
I wish it was more exciting. :cry Holding a...

I wish it was more exciting. :cry

Holding a chainsaw out singlehanded while trimming some trees I tore a muscle/tendon in my right fore arm. Apparently it's "tennis elbow". I prefer the term...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-26-2013, 10:35 AM
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Posted By emerson.biguns
I'm down for a couple weeks letting my elbow...

I'm down for a couple weeks letting my elbow recover from a honeydo list injury. I think Cathy's working. Try Skip, he's been jonesing for a ride I think.



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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-24-2013, 06:19 PM
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Posted By emerson.biguns
:patch .

:patch




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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-24-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
I've got room in my garage if you'd like to store...

I've got room in my garage if you'd like to store a bike or two for a while. NE side of town if it would be convenient.

A whois on the rental website indicates it is associated with Ironhorse in...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-24-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
How about just buying a bike out here to use when...

How about just buying a bike out here to use when you're here?




Don't know of any options here in Tucson.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-13-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
I think your calendar is broken. :lol3 ...

I think your calendar is broken. :lol3





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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-12-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
Reminds me of a classic. Note to self,...

Reminds me of a classic.

Note to self, never attempt a stunt that involves the warning "hold your sack up."

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Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6,454
Views: 1,917,835
Posted By emerson.biguns
Looks they got back on the trail yesterday...

Looks they got back on the trail yesterday morning. (https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=631f5155bb604937d&showInfo=yes) :clap





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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-12-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 696
Posted By emerson.biguns
After running 606s on the rear I eventually moved...

After running 606s on the rear I eventually moved to the MT43 trials tire. The MT21 on the front seemed to work well. I find the most difficult riding here in the desert is rocky climbs and the MT43...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-11-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 696
Posted By emerson.biguns
I owned a WR for a bit and it was the first bike...

I owned a WR for a bit and it was the first bike I invested some real money in suspension work. It was well worth it. Find a suspension guy there in PHX and buy a steering damper. Those two things...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-10-2013, 10:59 AM
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Views: 516
Posted By emerson.biguns
Where are the pictures of the feesh? :ddog ...

Where are the pictures of the feesh? :ddog




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Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 05:40 AM
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Views: 1,917,835
Posted By emerson.biguns
I understand that they are looking at serial...

I understand that they are looking at serial numbers and dates of manufacture now. I suspect there may be a recall coming in the near future.




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Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6,454
Views: 1,917,835
Posted By emerson.biguns
Just got an update from Scott. They released...

Just got an update from Scott.

They released Francine and they're all checked into a hotel and are headed out to find some food. Sounds like she is doing OK, all things considered.

Brad...
Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6,454
Views: 1,917,835
Posted By emerson.biguns
Update: I received a call from Dingweed...

Update:

I received a call from Dingweed earlier this afternoon. Francine high-sided and took a pretty good blow to the head. She was airlifted to Las Vegas and Doc was able to ride with her to the...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-09-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By emerson.biguns
Looks like Squirley in Las Vegas is on his way to...

Looks like Squirley in Las Vegas is on his way to help. I found him in the tent space thread and heard back from him within minutes of sending him a PM with a request for help.

advrider is awesome.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-09-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By emerson.biguns
URGENT Help Needed in Needles, CA Area (bike transport and storage)

There's a rider down and being airlifted and we need some help moving and storing a couple of bikes for a couple of days.

Anyone with the ability to help or contact that could possibly help PM me...
Forum: Ride reports 04-07-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By emerson.biguns
And you're going to end up with the same problem...

And you're going to end up with the same problem you had on the TO and the Organ Pipe. Every time you have to leave your 60' wide piece of sanctuary because of terrain you are causing problems.
...
Forum: Ride reports 04-07-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By emerson.biguns
So, you were going to cross the Cabeza Prieta...

So, you were going to cross the Cabeza Prieta without a permit during the seasonal closure and put all the work local people and the AMA have done to regain access to the Camino for motorcycles?
...
Forum: Ride reports 04-07-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By emerson.biguns
Was your understanding of 35 Stat 2136 based on a...

Was your understanding of 35 Stat 2136 based on a legal interpretation or personal?

What was your plan for the Cabeza Pieta?




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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-27-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
Yup. I've got a Michelin desert. It needs a good...

Yup. I've got a Michelin desert. It needs a good home. The side walls are really stiff. You can probably run it flat if you had to. Knobs are in fair shape. Send me pm.
Forum: Vendors 03-26-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 219
Posted By emerson.biguns
I had a comment on Dgrin: After...

I had a comment on Dgrin:



After penning the following response, it occurred to me that we should probably approach the way we handle displaying pricing differently.




Once again, any...
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 17,405
Posted By emerson.biguns
:lurk I fly the Nogales/Lukeville section...

:lurk


I fly the Nogales/Lukeville section a lot. Looking forward to seeing how that went for you.




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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-15-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
Allyn and Cathy, I finally found the video...

Allyn and Cathy,

I finally found the video that I thought of while you two were warming up your bikes on the last ride. You two-stroke hooligans...


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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-10-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,112
Posted By emerson.biguns
Send me your PP address. I'm in for a few bones. ...

Send me your PP address. I'm in for a few bones.



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Forum: Vendors 03-07-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 219
Posted By emerson.biguns
Photo Filters and Sensor Cleaning Supplies

We need help checking our new site. http://www.envisionsupply.com

Use 20% off coupon code MARCHADV20 to save on any order.

Please provide feedback on anything that is clunky, doesn't work, is...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-14-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 582
Posted By emerson.biguns
abqcookie? Here?...

abqcookie?

Here? (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606896)

And here? (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621764)



Not had a problem the few times I've ridden...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-20-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,627
Posted By emerson.biguns
:ddog Quit messing around. Today's ride...

:ddog

Quit messing around. Today's ride starts in twenty three minutes.




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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-18-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,627
Posted By emerson.biguns
Yes. I've updated routes, waypoints, alternates,...

Yes. I've updated routes, waypoints, alternates, etc. Get a fresh copy.


Sunday's start point:

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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-11-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,898
Posted By emerson.biguns
I'm glad I have to work tomorrow and Sunday, so I...

I'm glad I have to work tomorrow and Sunday, so I won't be accused of being a wuss.

:vardy




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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-18-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
XR is still going to be tall, especially for a 5...

XR is still going to be tall, especially for a 5 footer.

Wish we still had the TTR for you to use.


Allyn,

Musselmans says it is a clogged idle circuit. Guess we shoulda hosed it out when...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-18-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13,874
Views: 1,087,191
Posted By emerson.biguns
Little is a relative term. Could you be more...

Little is a relative term. Could you be more precise?




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