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Forum: Equipment Yesterday, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Gregarious
Redverz for 2

If you two are riding separate bikes I wouldn't hesitate to go for the Redverz. Those really are the Taj Mahal of motorcycle tents and if only one rider is carrying a tent, might as well make it the...
Forum: Equipment 06-17-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,199
Posted By Gregarious
SL2 Review

Did a full write up of the SL2 which I've used twice this year so far.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21665560#post21665560
Forum: Equipment 06-17-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 94,545
Posted By Gregarious
Wyoming Trails SL2 review

Just in case anyone's subscribed to this thread, I just did a review of the Big Agnes Wyoming Trails SL2:

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21665560#post21665560
Forum: Equipment 06-17-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Gregarious
Big Agnes Wyoming Trails SL2 Tent Review

Summary: An incredibly functional feature set for motorcycle camping.

Pros: copious amounts of covered, dry, private storage space.
Cons: Cost, extra weight and bulk – although not that much....
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-25-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 120,894
Posted By Gregarious
Lost adjustment screws

My adjustment screws loosened a few times, but I always noticed it before loosing one. Last weekend proved otherwise. So I got a replacement set from Touratech and made 2 simple rubber bands from an...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-20-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By Gregarious
Yeah - I keep thinking about that, but I guess...

Yeah - I keep thinking about that, but I guess any tool/spare placed in side bags could be damaged too - although much less risk. I've seen these kinds of bags on KTM 990/950's and BMW 1200 GSAs too...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-20-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7,005
Views: 1,720,705
Posted By Gregarious
1975 R75(R90?)/5 "GS" - very cool build...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/3817789724.html

Is this an inmate's bike?

http://images.craigslist.org/3E73K53I25I45Gc5F8d5k2ebc96079c4811f0.jpg
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-20-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By Gregarious
SWMotech crash bar bags by Storm Industries

Quick gear review specific to the Parallel Universe and SW-Motech crash bars.

If you’re following this thread, Custom Sewing and Cordura Items...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-03-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 49,238
Posted By Gregarious
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=OU4rZCn0XyA&desktop...

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=OU4rZCn0XyA&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DOU4rZCn0XyA

I'm thrilled to see this version added to the BMW lineup. Like many others however, I've pretty much added all the...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-02-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By Gregarious
Don't miss Mt. St Helens either!

One more item not to miss if you're taking that route through Washington: Mt St. Helens. You're coming right by. Try this option: map...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-02-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By Gregarious
Don't miss the coast!

If you're coming all that way, you really should try to do the coast north of SF. It is truly amazing. I did it once and can't wait to do it again. Stunning. If traffic does turn out to be a hassle...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-01-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 15,584
Posted By Gregarious
Count me in. I'm running Zega Panniers/rack. ...

Count me in. I'm running Zega Panniers/rack.

As for mods - I'm betting this might get kicked to the Vendors forum.
Forum: Equipment 05-01-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,188
Posted By Gregarious
+1 on mixing as needed. I've had a RP2 for...

+1 on mixing as needed.

I've had a RP2 for the past 5 years. It's the most comfortable, functional, and flexible setup I've used to date. However living and riding in the Pacific NW means trips...
Forum: Vendors 04-21-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 232,931
Posted By Gregarious
SW Motech Bar Bags - F800GS

2 Questions:

1) Do you know if the SW Motech Bar Bags work on the F800GS bars?

2) Any interest in doing a non-zip Kermit chair bag - a stuff sack just like the one the chair comes with except...
Forum: Equipment 04-04-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,324
Posted By Gregarious
Badlands Jacket + Darien Pants = wet crotch

Make sure the jacket extends past the Darien's zipper when sitting on the bike.

I just got home from a short ride in the rain. I wore my normally waterproof Darien pants with my normally...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-16-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7,256
Sticky: PNW Flea Market
Views: 1,768,359
Posted By Gregarious
For sale: Husky TXC 250

2009 Husqvarna TXC 250
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20962388#post20962388
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-11-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By Gregarious
Yes, I took that bridge, and no, no issues. Were...

Yes, I took that bridge, and no, no issues. Were you thinking it might be unsafe or tricky? You could comfortably drive a school bus over it with one eye closed. If it were wet and raining, I might...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-11-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By Gregarious
Thanks for leading, Dorian. I try to keep...

Thanks for leading, Dorian.

I try to keep names, faces, and license plate numbers somewhat anonymous when posting publicly - unless I'm 100% certain they wouldn't mind or don't have stalkers,...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-10-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By Gregarious
Ashford, Packwood, and FS70 Scouting

Met 2 others in Eatonville for breakfast at Bruno's last Saturday

Our first task was see if we could get through NF-85 to NF-47 to NF-52 (a.k.a. Skate Creek Road). The bridge on 47 close to 52...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-25-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8,509
Views: 805,173
Posted By Gregarious
Tried it - no dice. :(: Update: apparently...

Tried it - no dice. :(:

Update: apparently you *can* do this, but there's a bug that made me think it wasn't possible:
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-25-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8,509
Views: 805,173
Posted By Gregarious
Manually forcing route recalculation

Thanks! I was hoping I could convert that to a shortcut, but no such luck. I also noticed it removes any via points you might have created prior to the change in activity. Oh well - close enough.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-25-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8,509
Views: 805,173
Posted By Gregarious
Manually forcing route recalculation

Has anyone figured out a way to force route recalculation? I don't want to use the "prompted" setting as it seemed to prompt every 5 or 10 seconds which got annoying. With the 60 series, if you were...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-20-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,536
Posted By Gregarious
Good on you for keeping your priorities straight!...

Good on you for keeping your priorities straight! You're a good role model. Hope to catch a day ride or two with you this summer.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-20-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,536
Posted By Gregarious
Thanks for the feedback! I mark that option as...

Thanks for the feedback! I mark that option as off-the-list.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-18-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8,509
Views: 805,173
Posted By Gregarious
I couldn't agree more. I finally upgraded to the...

I couldn't agree more. I finally upgraded to the Montana this past weekend from my 6 year old, faithful, GPSmap 60cx, and the biggest reason was better track capabilities. When I discovered the...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-17-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8,509
Views: 805,173
Posted By Gregarious
Track sort order

Is there a way to change the sort order for tracks that you load into the Montana? I expected it to be by track name. I've been hunting through menus, searching ADVrider, and going through the...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-15-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,536
Posted By Gregarious
Snow check: FS-6700 between Steven's pass & Lk. Wenatchee

Anyone know if 6700 is clear? It was blocked last year even through the first weekend in July.

Just planning my ride out to the event....

FS-6700:...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-15-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,536
Posted By Gregarious
I wouldn't sweat it if you don't have a GPS....

I wouldn't sweat it if you don't have a GPS. There are a TON of guided group rides, including a sweep rider, so there's very little chance of getting lost.

This will be my 2nd year and I'm really...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-06-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,965
Posted By Gregarious
+1 on the snow level report. I'd be very eager to...

+1 on the snow level report. I'd be very eager to hear if any of the roads are still blocked on the route.

I was just over in Chelan 2 weeks ago and didn't see any snow up near 4,000 ft. I was...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-05-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,436
Views: 140,892
Posted By Gregarious
Garmin software will do this very well. BaseCamp,...

Garmin software will do this very well. BaseCamp, which is free, and MapSource, which might have come with your GPS. Both have filter options where you can specify a number of points.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-21-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,527
Posted By Gregarious
Replacing the one section of brake line

I'm about to add a Rox riser to my Scott's submount just like Moto4Balance did.

My question: Is there anything I need to do with the brake system BEFORE removing the section of brake line...
Forum: Vendors 04-25-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,136
Posted By Gregarious
Bummer! Any part numbers or sources you can share...

Bummer! Any part numbers or sources you can share for components?

Thanks!
Forum: Vendors 04-25-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,136
Posted By Gregarious
Still available?

I'm interested in the switch, but the link is no longer valid. Is it still available?
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,507
Posted By Gregarious
If the carb is a BST 40 (like the 640 adv) then...

If the carb is a BST 40 (like the 640 adv) then it uses the sane carb as the DR650.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-13-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,064
Posted By Gregarious
Hi Wiel, I think I'm going to ride single...

Hi Wiel,

I think I'm going to ride single track on my 250 tomorrow instead. I've learned that Sunday is the big Sparkplug Enduro at Tahuya and the main staging area will likely be full with RVs...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-12-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,064
Posted By Gregarious
I was thinking of going out again this Saturday...

I was thinking of going out again this Saturday (4/14), but on my F800GS, specifically to do some actual training. Nothing terribly crazy or fast, but definitely focused on the 4x4 roads and maybe...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-12-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,064
Posted By Gregarious
Check out the Heidenau K60 Scouts I mentioned on...

Check out the Heidenau K60 Scouts I mentioned on Saturday. I run them on my F800GS and they're a fine compromise. I'd say more dirt oriented than a Tourance without sacrificing too much on the...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-08-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,064
Posted By Gregarious
Looks like you guys made the best of the rest of...

Looks like you guys made the best of the rest of the day. It was nice to meet you all - and thanks for letting me join up.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-06-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,064
Posted By Gregarious
What kind of terrain are you guys looking for? ...

What kind of terrain are you guys looking for?

I've ridden a lot of single track in Tahuya on smaller bikes and know some of the areas fairly well. But if I'm riding over and back on a 650, and...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-23-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By Gregarious
Cost benefit analysis - long term

I just had Woody's redo both of my wheels ('09) which were in surprising need of truing given the relative modest off-road terrain they've seen. My rear bearings were also getting a little crunchy -...
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