Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-25-2013, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 714
Views: 30,030
"I'm your Huckleberry"...oh wait, I forgot I...
"I'm your Huckleberry"...oh wait, I forgot I scattered my bike in DV! Got my eye on a Beta though, just have to figure out how to make it look like a Yamaha so Kari doesn't get wise....Was gonna stop...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-05-2013, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 545
Closures
Don't worry Dirty T, none of the options anyone gave you crosses any closed reservations, military or Native American. If you try renogeorges route through Belmont, don't try Kingston Canyon over...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-02-2013, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 545
Gas
Alamo and Ash Springs have gas. They are both near the intersection of 93 and 375, forty or so miles south of Rachel. I think it is about 150 miles from Ash Springs to Tonopah.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-02-2013, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 545
Route
If you are spending the night in Tonopatch anyway, and want to see some different sights...a good option would be to take US93 out of Vegas until SR 375. SR375 is better known as the Extraterrestial...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
03-25-2013, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 565
Hot Springs
http://www.hotspringsenthusiast.com/Nevada.asp
Concentrate on Gerlach, Vya and Winnemucca for your route.
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
03-25-2013, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
03-25-2013, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
PSR Prices
Plan on spending some cash for beer, food and gas. Not at all unreasonable since they burn diesel through their generators 24/7 to keep it all cool and running...plus, its good beer and food:1drink
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
03-15-2013, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
03-12-2013, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
Smoker
You would laugh at my set-up....two UDS (Ugly Drum Smokers). Between the two I can usually smoke about a hundred pounds of butts. 48 hours of fun for for 200 lbs.
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
03-12-2013, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
Whew!!!!
Joel, I was sweatin' bullets thinking you were going to take me up on my offer :D.
I will clean up for Bob on Thursday and help set-up/clean-up on Fri. & Sat. I am driving this year so my truck...
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
03-12-2013, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
Friday Dinner
Hey Joel,
Hate to see you having to cook after committing so much time and effort to putting this rally together. Soooo, I would be willing to do Friday dinner. Pulled pork and chicken sound...
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
03-03-2013, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
03-02-2013, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 714
Views: 30,030
Estates
Hey Jeremy, Estates is off of Golden Valley Rd. turn left right before the high school...if you are coming in from 395.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
03-01-2013, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 436
Fees
No on the fees, good luck with no title...not hard, just a few hoops to jump through. Get some kind of bill of sale and with that and insurance card go to NV DMV and get a ten day temp movement...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-27-2013, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 291
Views: 31,209
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Forum: Thumpers
02-25-2013, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 35,728
Views: 6,079,819
Wiring option
Eastern Beaver makes a really nice three circuit loom that with a little finesse fits into our available space nicely. He provides a couple of switched and unswitched
Variations.
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Forum: Thumpers
02-23-2013, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 35,728
Views: 6,079,819
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-13-2013, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 418
Gabbs Gas
There is gas in Gabbs, just out there a couple days ago. Ichy Park is right there. Take the summit over into Reese River Valley and camp up in one of the many canyons with water, Cow, Ledbetter,...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-14-2013, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 968
Road Conditions
I went to Bridgeport today. Going through the canyon from Walker to the Pickle Meadows turn-off had a lot of icy spots from the recent snows and sub-zero temps, especially the turns in shade all day....
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
01-11-2013, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
To Group or not to Group
I have gotten a few pm's about my little ride on Thursday from peeps that are worried they won't arrive in time for the ride or wanting to do it earlier. Since the ride is but one of many, others...
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
01-08-2013, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
New Ride on Sign-up Site
I just put a ride up to go to the Olancha Dunes on Thursday afternoon. Pretty easy, blast over to the dunes on the highway and screw around for a bit, then come back through Darwin with a stop at...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-04-2013, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 14,170
Crashed Rockster
Probably Tuckers. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=825872&highlight=Rockster
Enjoying the R/R:clap
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-29-2012, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 552
Triumph in Vegas
Freedom Cycle
5031 Wagon Trail Ave.
Las Vegas, NV
Its owned by the Yuill brothers they have had the Triumph store in Reno for several years, top notch outfit.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
11-17-2012, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,115
Cold Springs
Hey Jeremy, there is quite a few houses for rent in Cold Springs. I was just out there and Dickson Realty's Prop Mgmt. had a few for rent signs in yards, as well as quite a few private party signs.
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Forum: ADVrider annual rallies
11-16-2012, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,514
In
Thur-Sun(all meals)/trucking/wr250r
When we get closer, let me know what you need me to bring or help out with.
Robbie
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
09-22-2012, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 714
Views: 30,030
Riding Season
Hey Cory,
You can ride all year, depending on your hardiness. The only limiting factors are snow and cold, most of the valleys and desert areas are rideable even after a light snow...higher...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
09-03-2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,547
His bike is stored in Burns, OR at a tow lot, ...
His bike is stored in Burns, OR at a tow lot, Sounds totalled so insurance will probably look at it there. There have been three or four of us dropping in to see him. He is supposed to get moved out...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
09-02-2012, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,547
In Reno
Hey Mark,
I am in Reno and will go visit. Also, I can pick up his stuff and arrange to ship it, etc. Let me know. I will P.M. you my phone number.
Robbie
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Forum: Ride reports
08-10-2012, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 591
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
07-20-2012, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 861
I'm game
How much do you want to see and what bike are you riding. We can do a day out and then back the next, or do a couple of day rides. I pm'd my cell #.
Robbie
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
07-11-2012, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
50 No Doubt About It
I drive both roads a couple of times a week. Never tire of 50. No way it will add 2.5 hours to your trip, and even if it does, the scenery and towns along the way make up for it....I may be a bit...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
07-09-2012, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 522
Safe and Sound
Jonathan is back at my house waiting for his ride to Provo.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
06-12-2012, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,824
Route Back
Figuring you will probably be a little fatigued, some of the passes may become a chore instead of a pleasure to ride late in the day....with that in mind, an easier, yet beautiful option would be to...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
06-11-2012, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,824
Routes
Don't be scared of 95, however, it is a long and somewhat boring road. Temps in the Central Valley are going to rival those on 95, probably hotter until you get past Beatty. If you are still going...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-28-2012, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 35,728
Views: 6,079,819
Rear Shock
If you are doing the rear, I would recommend removing and greasing all of the rear linkage points. I had mine apart and they were all really dry. Doesn't add too much time or effort to the job....
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