Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
03-19-2009, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 39
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don't know what you're used to
Some people love Oakland. My mom was born there as was her mom. Although I work in Oakland, I live in Alameda. Alameda is small town USA and not for everybody but it sort of grows on you. I moved...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-02-2009, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 395
try Tri Valley Moto in Livermore
They have a map just like you are talking about. i got it on the service desk and it its a state map but for some reason the rangers don't give you that one when you ask for a map. It has a lot...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-06-2008, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 685
Views: 89,224
just picked up an 06 TE450
We'll let you know in 30 days or so a report. Came from a DRZ400E which was plated and all set up perfect for me. Couldn't modify my way out of the weight though so I'm trying something different. ...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
10-23-2008, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,345
another pic
one of the river crossings. Keep in mind we were looking for stuff like this on the small bikes and there were probably some easier options for the most part
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
10-20-2008, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,345
had an epic there
long story short(ened), 3 riders, DRZ400 (2) plus KTM-520EXC day before Thanksgiving, 2005 I think. We rode from Downeiville side. F'd aroudn all day and got to Pker Flat, one DRZ died due to...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
10-20-2008, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 2,386
did the morning loop
Left at 6am from Alameda through Caldecott (got cold in the valley) to 242-4-160 to Walnut Grove and had breakfast at Almas Cafe. Turned around and went hwy 220 I think it was with the two ferries...
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Forum: Beasts
07-30-2008, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,438
one thing on the pegs
I was going to try to get the pegs coated with LineX before I got my new ones. To me there is no such thing as too grippy of pegs but that may help the stockers. Grippy paint with sand is also...
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Forum: Beasts
07-29-2008, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,438
touratech makes some grippy pegs
I got these and they are real dirt bike pegs. did have to cut the shifter though as they are much wider than the old pegs.
Also, I have been up and down Carnegie on my Uly. Tire pressure is big...
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Forum: Beasts
07-28-2008, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,479
review of F800GS-100 miles or so
f800gs-1000 miles review
<hr style="color: rgb(87, 87, 87);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> I just rented one of these brand new from Moto Mader in...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-28-2008, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 27,948
f800gs-1000 miles review
I just rented one of these brand new from Moto Mader in Switzerland. Impressive bike. I rode it about 1500KM in 4 days through Swiss and Italian Alps near Andermatt and Pontresea (sp?). Mostly...
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Forum: Equipment
07-28-2008, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 674
use water based stuff like Nikwax
The waterbased stuff won't rot your leather and will go into the stiched seanms a lot easier than SnoSeal or Mink Oil or anything like that. I used to use Mink oil or snow seal and then got turned...
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Forum: Equipment
07-14-2008, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,194
Promo Code For Kit Discount
Go to www.adventuremedicalkits.com and then choose a product to buy and use this coupon code at checkout : RIDE0708
Case sensitive and those are zeros not o's. Good for 25% off anything you want...
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Forum: Equipment
07-11-2008, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,194
Hey there from Adventure Medical Kits
thanks for the feedback! As a fellow inmate and part time adventurer, our company is focused on a good experience not only when you buy the kit, but when you open it up and have to use it which is...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-24-2008, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 567
be a dirtbag like me
Depens on your budget--if it's low--be a dirtbag!
Camp in Camp 4 which is walk in and always pretty full but communal and where all the big wall climbers camp (live). talk about some crazy guys...
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Forum: Beasts
11-01-2007, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 621
I came from a roadster
I had a 1200R 2004 that I had beefier springs and a fork brace on and also new 14.25" progressive rear shocks. That package was a 5 with the stock suspension being about a 2 our of 10, this Uly is...
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Forum: Equipment
10-12-2007, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,260
depends on how much $$
If you are going waterproof that is one thing but being in BC you get enough rain where you might want to invest in waterproof/breathable. Basically waterproff stuff like coated nylon or coated...
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Forum: Equipment
10-11-2007, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 1
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Klim Gear-Powerxross Pullover vs. Valdez Jacket
Looking at either the Klim (pronounced like climb) Valdez Jacket vs the Powerxross Pull over.
Jacket pluses
More vents
more ventilated fabric (XCR 25% more breathable than regular goretex)
more...
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Forum: Beasts
09-30-2007, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 129
Views: 7,727
i've owned some of each brand
I've owned 6 suzuki's and 1 hD and 1 buell. Dealer network is wider on the suzuki (than the buell) but the HD/Buell dealer has actually been more helpful. i had a valve go bad after warranty on...
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Forum: Equipment
09-28-2007, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,580
multitech
I'm wearing this right now as I type (not riding!) Anyway, if you have a proud chin, it might hit your chin. Try one on if you can. I'm trying to figure out if I can live with it before returning...
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Forum: Equipment
09-28-2007, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 207
Views: 32,136
ordered from Parts 411
fast service.
Put the helmet on (size L) closed and then flipped down the shield.
Chin hits the chin bar--barely but it hits. Can I dremel this thing 1/4"--anyone done this? Love the thing...
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Forum: Beasts
09-25-2007, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,492
$5000 Maintenance card
I want to hire the salesman who sold them the $5000 maintenance card! Shoot--reminds me of a joke--
Joe goes to the local do everything warehouse store and says--I need a job as a salesman. Boss...
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Forum: Beasts
09-24-2007, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 103,215
I just picked one up!
It was the bike I should have bought when I bought my last bike. Well two years later with a few used ones on the market, the new ones coming out and the prices came down a bit, and yesterday I...
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Forum: Beasts
09-24-2007, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,416
stabilizer
Interesting comment on the stabilizer. I thought it would be all positive on that. I know when I put the Scotts Stabilizer on my DRZ400 it made a huge difference on high speed riding as far as the...
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Forum: Beasts
09-21-2007, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,416
I'm in! went for the 06
It is sweet! I will put on a set of tires and it will be new to me anyway!
The only thing the guy didn't have was the owners manual unfortunately but I'm sure I can pick one of those up easily. ...
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Forum: Beasts
09-21-2007, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,416
whoa!
that is a deal! did they have any more of those? Even with shipping that woudl work out better.
Guy dropped his price to $8200 for the 06
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Forum: Beasts
09-21-2007, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,416
I did up my life insurance
well I should say bought life insurance finally. Before the kid my wife and I agreed that she would be fine (find some other dude after mourning for a few days) but now I feel like I'm not going to...
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Forum: Beasts
09-20-2007, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,416
06 vs 08 uly--how much more wood u pay
OK would you take an:
1. 06 Uly with race kit, stabilizer, tank bags and hard bags $6.8K miles with service records for $8500
2 08 Uly new for $12,000 + + + +
changes are great but...that's...
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Forum: Beasts
09-18-2007, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,671
Livermore HD won't budge
I offer Scott at Livermore HD 10.5K today and since they only had one 2008 and "it's the hottest selling bike on the market" he said no. Funny thing was he used to work at Bob Dron in Oakland and of...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
11-30-2006, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,740
trail work going on too
To All:
Volunteers Needed for Trail Work on December 3, 2006 for Georgetown Ranger District
Meeting Location: Information Signs at Mace Mill Staging Area, Mace Mill Road, Georgetown Ranger...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-29-2006, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,318
cool!
Thanks for all the feedback. CaveBikers trip report was great showing it definitely can be done. After everyones comments and looking at more pics and talking to the organizer who is game for some...
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Forum: Equipment
11-28-2006, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 5,161
lots of good info
I work in the outdoor industry which is slang for the manufactures that make moutaineering, camping, climbing equipment and after 20 years of that I know now that you don't have to be cold almost...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
11-28-2006, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 648
check this out before you go
not sure if this is where you are going but I was going to do some off road riding here too and I need to look into this further....
Rock Creek trail closure, SNOW
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2006, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,318
Copper Canyon on a Sportster??
I've never been m/c riding in Mexico and I'm also new to the forum.
I have a DRZ400 also and am 90% sure that is the right bike looking at pics and reading others posts. Iwas wondering though...
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