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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-21-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 199
Posted By gbmaz
Broken Spoke Questions

I have a broken spoke on the rear wheel of my DR650.

Contemplating just getting the rear wheel re-laced since I will likely have to order a whole set of spokes.

Anybody in the Los...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-21-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 857
Posted By gbmaz
I think it is demeaning to snakes to be compared...

I think it is demeaning to snakes to be compared to the Kardashians. Shame on you.:D
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-20-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 524
Posted By gbmaz
That guidebook is an excellent recomendation....

That guidebook is an excellent recomendation. Almost every ride someone mentions in his thread will be in there.

I suspect you will find yourself wanting to keep riding some days. There are routes...
Forum: Face plant 05-20-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,569
Posted By gbmaz
In my class some idiot managed to dump the clutch...

In my class some idiot managed to dump the clutch with the throttle wide open on the exercise where you go around the loop starting and stopping cone to cone. Apparently when you do that on an XT225...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-20-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 524
Posted By gbmaz
Can you give us a few more details? Camping...

Can you give us a few more details?

Camping or hotels? Combo?

Do either of you have some specific interests or hobbies that might help us direct you to something special/off the beaten path?
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-11-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,018
Posted By gbmaz
Bought my 2006 DR650 from an inmate up in CO...

Bought my 2006 DR650 from an inmate up in CO (ricker) just over 2 years ago. Bike was just as he described it. Price was fair. And he drove farther than was really reasonable to meet me.

One of...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-03-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,301
Posted By gbmaz
Ironically I was reading your Big Bend ride...

Ironically I was reading your Big Bend ride report the other day and thinking the same thing.:D

If you end up near Lukuchukai and have the time ride Navajo Rt 13 over the Chuksa Mountains and down...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 1,244,748
Posted By gbmaz
Wait, I am confused. Are we still talking about...

Wait, I am confused. Are we still talking about the guy who scored a date with the hot chick? :wink:
Forum: Americas 04-23-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 31,314
Posted By gbmaz
Seems like a really bad idea. Of course that is...

Seems like a really bad idea. Of course that is the start of most good trips.:evil

In!
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-17-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 987
Posted By gbmaz
Assuming the forest is not closed for fire...

Assuming the forest is not closed for fire danger, Memorial Day will be a total cluster. Hopefully that will piss off enough people to get some media attention and maybe get some politicians to take...
Forum: Equipment 04-03-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Posted By gbmaz
This is very true. The MSRP they list for Bilt...

This is very true. The MSRP they list for Bilt products is just a figment of the imagination of the marketing department. The sale price reflects a "reasonable" price at a standard profit margin.
...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-20-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 80,178
Posted By gbmaz
That was cold.....true, but cold.:rofl In my...

That was cold.....true, but cold.:rofl

In my defense this means 5 days on the bikes instead of 3.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-20-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,680
Posted By gbmaz
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=820184
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-18-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,680
Posted By gbmaz
Started three years ago at a youthful 41 myself....

Started three years ago at a youthful 41 myself. Previous riding experience was limited to riding a friends scooter around the block in high school. Once.

I was never really interested in riding,...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-18-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,046
Posted By gbmaz
This^^^^^^ I will be up in that area over...

This^^^^^^

I will be up in that area over this weekend. No dirt this go round since my buddy is on a R1200R, but I am sure I will be back for some of the easy dirt some day.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-18-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 80,178
Posted By gbmaz
The truck we were going to haul the bikes down in...

The truck we were going to haul the bikes down in developed some issues this morning so Terlingua will have to wait till fall. Our "Plan B" of riding from home for 5 days on the bikes exploring up...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-18-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 80,178
Posted By gbmaz
Nope, freezing and windy. You should wait until...

Nope, freezing and windy. You should wait until at least after this Saturday when I will be in Terlingua so I can meet you crazy people.:D

I am coming down with a friend to ride around the Big...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-16-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,296
Posted By gbmaz
Look forward to the report on this ride. It is...

Look forward to the report on this ride. It is always nice to see what adventure there is in your own "backyard".
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-16-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 572
Posted By gbmaz
But if it was NM specific meth cooking sub forum...

But if it was NM specific meth cooking sub forum it would fit right in with ABQ's "Breaking Bad" related tourism promotions.....
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-16-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 943
Posted By gbmaz
Don't know what the deal is up in CO, but when we...

Don't know what the deal is up in CO, but when we had a major (160k+ acre) fire just outside of my town here in NM all of the air resources were private contractors. The only exception was Air...
Forum: Vendors 03-15-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 140,767
Posted By gbmaz
Crafty- I think you hit the nail on the head...

Crafty-

I think you hit the nail on the head with your thoughts about a Kickstarter. I am much more likely to pony up more money if it is "guarantied" to keep the project going. Kickstarter also...
Forum: Vendors 03-15-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 140,767
Posted By gbmaz
Crafty- Is the PayPal link from the DSM...

Crafty-

Is the PayPal link from the DSM website a $10 one time donation or a $10/month reoccurring donation?

The PayPal terms say "$10.00 USD for each month".

I definitely want to donate...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-24-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 34,681
Posted By gbmaz
Is that the mystery bike that was sitting on a...

Is that the mystery bike that was sitting on a trailer at WestFest last summer?
Forum: Thumpers 02-02-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 812
Views: 162,808
Posted By gbmaz
At least if you got stranded you could survive in...

At least if you got stranded you could survive in Takis and cervesa.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 02-01-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 40,012
Posted By gbmaz
Paid! Just need to call Red Mountain about...

Paid! Just need to call Red Mountain about reserving a campsite.

A question for those in the know:

Does everyone have to reserve a campsite? Or just if you want your own space away from the...
Forum: Vendors 01-23-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 140,767
Posted By gbmaz
Have you thought about doing a Kickstarter for...

Have you thought about doing a Kickstarter for doing an iOS version?

Just a thought, I know this more a "labor of love" project than any kind of revenue stream. I continue to be impressed with the...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-18-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 234
Posted By gbmaz
Looking for tire advice for Yamaha FZ6

I am looking for some advice on tires for a buddy's FZ6. He is a fairly new rider and is not very aggressive. Basically looking for a tire that wears well and has pretty good performance for the...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-16-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 940
Posted By gbmaz
Looks like I might have to push the trip back...

Looks like I might have to push the trip back until the first week in April.

Is that still a good time? Are crowds likely to be bad?

Will daytime temps be into the 80s by then?
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-11-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,142
Posted By gbmaz
Docwyte- After you get yourself squared away...

Docwyte-

After you get yourself squared away with the bike you should come out to one of the rallies later in the summer. Great place to meet a bunch of nice folks. As a relatively new rider (just...
Forum: Equipment 01-10-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,629
Posted By gbmaz
That is good to hear. I have an iPhone 5 on order...

That is good to hear. I have an iPhone 5 on order and have been considering the Lifeproof case as an option.

The reviews on Amazon for it are not good, but then again the general public is often...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-07-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 940
Posted By gbmaz
Thanks! Just got an offer from an inmate in...

Thanks!

Just got an offer from an inmate in White Rock also. You gotta love ADV folks!
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-07-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 940
Posted By gbmaz
I am thinking the Las Ruinas Camping Hostel. It...

I am thinking the Las Ruinas Camping Hostel. It sounds cheap and funky and is walking distance to the Starlight (I think).
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-07-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 940
Posted By gbmaz
Steve- LOL.....Funny that you think I plan...

Steve-

LOL.....Funny that you think I plan anything without telling her. :D

You are definitely welcome to join us. The dates I am looking at are 3/6 to 3/10. 3 days of riding with a day of...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-05-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 940
Posted By gbmaz
Chris- Thanks for the offer I will likely...

Chris-

Thanks for the offer I will likely take you up on it.

We really need to get out riding sometime this spring. Unless things change weatherwise the spring mud will be short lived up this...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-04-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 940
Posted By gbmaz
I will keep that in mind. I read about it in one...

I will keep that in mind. I read about it in one of the trip reports I was researching. Looks pretty cool.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-04-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 940
Posted By gbmaz
Help need for late winter Big bend trip

I am scheming up a late February / early March 4 day trip to the Big Bend area with a few friends and need help with a couple of things.

Given the vagaries of winter weather we are planning to...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-01-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 7,298
Posted By gbmaz
gbmaz's Best of 2012 Part 3

With the exception of a somewhat ill advised trip into the North Jemez in early December (turns out that the snow/ice hangs out in the shadows on dirt roads), my final adventure for the year was a 3...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-01-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 7,298
Posted By gbmaz
gbmaz's Best of 2012 Part 2

I got in a number of day rides through the rest of the summer, but the high point was definitely going to Westfest in Lake George, CO. It was my first ADV gathering and this newb rider felt very...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-01-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 7,298
Posted By gbmaz
gbmaz's Best of 2012 Part 1

Here are a few pics from my year of riding. I did not get in as much dirt as I would have liked, but did some longer pavement trips.

Started out the season in late March with a 275 miles day of...
Forum: Thumpers 12-31-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 77,202
Views: 14,011,683
Posted By gbmaz
+100. :clap

+100. :clap
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