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Forum: Ride reports 06-17-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 714
Posted By roaming_art
Trailer? I don't need no freaking trailer. I left...

Trailer? I don't need no freaking trailer. I left for Branson, MO from Long Beach, CA to meet up with Nate. Here's just a few samplers of my ride out East.

Needles, CA...
Forum: Americas 06-17-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Here it is boys... ...

Here it is boys...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21669052#post21669052
Forum: Ride reports 06-17-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 714
Posted By roaming_art
<iframe width="420" height="315"...

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fVq4_HhBK8Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Forum: Americas 06-14-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
This is a pm and response in case anyone has any...

This is a pm and response in case anyone has any other thoughts about my air-fuel opportunity. Hahaha remember, it's not a problem, it's an opportunity to learn me something!

What jetting issues...
Forum: Americas 06-13-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
In Tejas, have loads of pictures, can't wait to...

In Tejas, have loads of pictures, can't wait to share em, we'll be starting the rr when I get to Missouri!
Forum: Americas 06-11-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
What up, bike started a bit rough this morning....

What up, bike started a bit rough this morning. Definitely a jetting issue as mine is tuned for sea level and I slept at 7,000 feet. Running fine though, bit warm, but it's also hot as balls out...
Forum: Americas 06-09-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Thanks for the update, good to hear a bigger bike...

Thanks for the update, good to hear a bigger bike then mine is riding these parts :D


Always ready bro, never safe. Hahaha, glad to have you along.



Thanks for the well wishes and advice....
Forum: Americas 06-06-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Yessir, it's a steel Sunstar sprocket, replaced...

Yessir, it's a steel Sunstar sprocket, replaced with a new chain and front sprocket simultaneously. :thumb

And yes, chain will be lubed daily, carrying 2 small 3 oz WD40 cans in my bag...
Forum: Americas 06-06-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Thanks for the tips! I spent last night cutting...

Thanks for the tips! I spent last night cutting and pasting TN together, rolling them backwards and numbering them. I think I'm going to store each states rolls in separate small zip lock bags, and...
Forum: Americas 06-05-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Sweet man! Glad to have you along! :D ...

Sweet man! Glad to have you along! :D

Packed everything away into my bag tonight and was so excited that everything fit with room to spare for some food... Realized I haven't even considered the...
Forum: Americas 06-05-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Thanks Mark! Well noted. :thumb

Thanks Mark! Well noted. :thumb
Forum: Americas 06-05-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
I have been doing some last minute maintenance...

I have been doing some last minute maintenance today. Swapped the front brake pads out, didn’t need to do this… at 28,000 miles the original front pads were still not up to the service limit mark,...
Forum: Americas 06-03-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
"When people see my sven saw they are eager to...

"When people see my sven saw they are eager to try it out---------and of course I let them---while I sip some coffee and watch as the woodpile gets bigger !!!!"

Hopefully I can get an action shot...
Forum: Americas 06-02-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Wow!!! :clap Ive never even heard of the Sven...

Wow!!! :clap Ive never even heard of the Sven saw, that looks like something right up my alley. Thanks for posting.
Forum: Americas 06-02-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Officially leaving on June 10th for Missouri!!!!...

Officially leaving on June 10th for Missouri!!!! One week to go!!!! Everything's confirmed and I'm more then ready..Have had trouble with Seat Concepts not returning my calls and messages, so unless...
Forum: Americas 05-31-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Wow, I will definitely be looking into a vest....

Wow, I will definitely be looking into a vest. Love hearing long term gear testaments like that. Thanks for the recommendation!

In other news, another inmate reminded me that we can't forget to...
Forum: Americas 05-30-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Here's to fair weather and openning passes! :beer...

Here's to fair weather and openning passes! :beer



Sweet!!! Well we both have center stands so I guess no pushing for these guys! :rofl
Forum: Americas 05-30-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Right on man, which model do you use, and what...

Right on man, which model do you use, and what kind of draw does it take? I've just always been wary of putting additional loads on the KLR's charging system. Never needed to push start the damn...
Forum: Americas 05-28-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
:eek1 Wow, good stuff Mark. Thanks for posting...

:eek1 Wow, good stuff Mark. Thanks for posting those pics. I personally don't want to lug around everything that I could potentially need to stay comfortable along the TAT. You'd need a good sized...
Forum: Americas 05-25-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
2 Week Countdown!

So, I leave for Missouri in about 2 weeks to meet up with Nate. Just a few small things left to be taken care of. I’m going to be making a trip up to Hemet, CA. to have Lendon with Seat Concepts...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 286
Posted By roaming_art
Thanks Tuckers, I've camped off 2, great area and...

Thanks Tuckers, I've camped off 2, great area and it could easily be a go to spot. Love the desert though, the secrets don't have to be public, I accept PM's and hold a government secret clearance if...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 286
Posted By roaming_art
Los Angeles Area Camping for Memorial Weekend???

Looking to get out of town this weekend, would like to avoid the crowds as much as possible but I realize that wont be entirely possible. I'm in Long Beach and looking for any camping...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 395
Posted By roaming_art
As someone that has gone the 685 route on my KLR,...

As someone that has gone the 685 route on my KLR, I highly recommend you do so. Take advice lightly from people that don't know KLR's specifically. The 685 was installed on my motorcycle 3 years, and...
Forum: Americas 05-21-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Check your mailbox bro.

Check your mailbox bro.
Forum: Ride reports 05-20-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 241,387
Posted By roaming_art
"My weapon of choice is my beloved Honda PC800....

"My weapon of choice is my beloved Honda PC800. It was Hondas answer to a question no one in the 1990s was asking."

:rofl

Just stumbled upon this, ride on man! Hilarious.....
Forum: Trip Planning 05-08-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,664
Posted By roaming_art
Off He Goes - Pearl Jam Can't believe this...

Off He Goes - Pearl Jam

Can't believe this one hasn't been mentioned yet!

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hthj9KZrgpo
Forum: Americas 05-07-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 378
Posted By roaming_art
Great info thanks! Haven't been to Yosemite since...

Great info thanks! Haven't been to Yosemite since Memorial weekend 2009. What a mess! Trying to find a campsite without a reservation...no bueno. I'll be looking for a weekend to make it up there...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,130
Posted By roaming_art
How many miles on the Kudabesi? Love the...

How many miles on the Kudabesi? Love the pictures, thank you for posting!!!
Forum: Americas 05-03-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Finally got the countershaft sprocket off today,...

Finally got the countershaft sprocket off today, called around a bunch of hardware and auto places to see if I could rent an impact driver, and nobody would do it. So, I ended up hitting up a local...
Forum: Americas 04-27-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Well, got to test out some of my gear yesterday...

Well, got to test out some of my gear yesterday on a few North Shore fire roads/trails in San Bernardino! Temps were in the low 80’s, beautiful cloudless skies, they were perfect riding conditions! ...
Forum: Ride reports 04-25-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 73,724
Posted By roaming_art
Epic! Going to be watching this! Me and LateNate...

Epic! Going to be watching this! Me and LateNate are starting in Tellico Plains around June 23-24th, might catch the creeper van crew as you guys finish up. :freaky
Forum: Ride reports 04-24-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2,642
Views: 484,622
Posted By roaming_art
JDowns, I read your first ride report back...

JDowns,

I read your first ride report back in 2010 and was so impressed by your outlook on life and your minimalist traveling style that I almost purchased a used Sherpa I found at a dealer for...
Forum: Americas 04-18-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 262
Posted By roaming_art
http://www.klr650.marknet.us/Safety_Bypass.pdf ...

http://www.klr650.marknet.us/Safety_Bypass.pdf

A lot of good KLR info on this site but I'd recommend a service manual if you don't have one already. I've bypassed my clutch and kickstand safety...
Forum: Americas 04-17-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Yessir, I have a headlamp! Same one issued back...

Yessir, I have a headlamp! Same one issued back in the Ole' Station Days! :rofl JB weld. One of us should bring JB weld for sure.
Forum: Americas 04-17-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
Aww hell, why not. Here's the new tool tube: ...

Aww hell, why not. Here's the new tool tube:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8125/8659432456_9a61e124e1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48257760@N07/8659432456/)
...
Forum: Americas 04-17-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8658249195_43c5...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8658249195_43c54050cf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48257760@N07/8658249195/)


Deep breath:

3 tire irons
27, 19, 17, 12, 10mm wrenches
Motion pro...
Forum: Americas 04-12-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
I'll have to post up some picks of my tool roll...

I'll have to post up some picks of my tool roll that I've been putting together over the last 4 years. In other news, I did get the TAT maps and roll charts in the mail today! :clap Haven't started...
Forum: Americas 04-11-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
OKlr thanks for the offer! If we can't source a...

OKlr thanks for the offer! If we can't source a shop closer to the trail head in TN that will either stock our tires or hold onto a shipment we'll gladly take you up on the offer. I have confidence...
Forum: Americas 04-08-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,150
Posted By roaming_art
In my efforts to cut down costs for this trip I...

In my efforts to cut down costs for this trip I went ahead and ordered a 16oz food thermos ($19). I plan on bringing along about 20 servings of rice and another 15 servings of oats in zip locked bags...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-03-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,943
Posted By roaming_art
Will do mate! Planning a TAT trip for this...

Will do mate! Planning a TAT trip for this summer, but afterwards I know I'll be looking for somewhere to go in the spring. :) Back in 2010 I rode the KLR out to Moab to ride the White Rim Trail, I'm...
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