Accepted!! BC61 headed to Dakar Argentina - Chile - Peru 2012 - Page 6

Manolito · 08-18-2011, 07:48 AM

Nice bike.

I'll try to take a picture to you when riding.

Mr. Magoo · 08-18-2011, 08:38 AM

Man! Husky's @ DAKAR!

There's nothing cooler than that!

Congratulations!

Tarheel Wheeler · 08-18-2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Magoo

Man! Husky's @ DAKAR!

There's nothing cooler than that!

Congratulations!

Figure you'll be there too Magoo. Road trip? I'm in!

Mr. Magoo · 08-18-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarheel Wheeler

Figure you'll be there too Magoo. Road trip? I'm in!

I wish ...

Just put my first born on a plane this a.m. as an incoming freshman at the University of New Mexico ... another in college next year ... didn't qualify for ANY college financial loan/aid.

So begins the era of austerity. I'll be lucky to be able to afford my cable subscription to watch it on tv.

BC's gonna make a great DAKAR racer!

Flanny · 08-18-2011, 09:39 AM

This is just awsome. First Ned, now Bill, and of course Jonah to root for!

Good luck to you Bill! I'll be following closely!

Bryan

Tarheel Wheeler · 08-18-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Magoo

I wish ...

Just put my first born on a plane this a.m. as an incoming freshman at the University of New Mexico ... another in college next year ... didn't qualify for ANY college financial loan/aid.

So begins the era of austerity. I'll be lucky to be able to afford my cable subscription to watch it on tv.

BC's gonna make a great DAKAR racer!

Guess there won't be a EOD (End of Dakar) party at your place like last year since the cable will be down.

We'll have to do EOD at the Flyin H and watch the stages on the side of the barn around the campfire.

You are soooo right about BC making a great Dakar racer. Can't wait to see the chainsaws rippin it up.

brent tex · 08-27-2011, 12:39 PM

I really like the look of those Huskies they are sweet bikes. Kudos to Husky NA for stepping up and supporting you Bill, they know its a solid investment as do we. Ill be stepping up with some support too, I finally got paid. How is the toe healing and the training going???
Brent.

nobrakes · 08-27-2011, 02:25 PM

Looking sharp, man! I look forward to seeing it in full kit.

http://bc2dakar.com/2011/08/20/prepp...e-new-txc-449/

Stagehand · 08-27-2011, 04:40 PM

Of course youd probably be crazy not to run with the power plug in, but do you think it will contribute to a shorter engine life?

vabuckaroo68 · 08-27-2011, 06:10 PM

F'n A

Let us know if we be of any help up here.

vabuckaroo68 · 08-27-2011, 06:26 PM

I can still remember the team of Smith and Ashcraft kicking everyone's asses in Baja back in the 80's with their 500CR. I had my 500 Husky in '85 and was planning on doing the Baja thing....went in the Army instead. If I can make it down there next year, you'll have an almost local fan in-country.

Husky...the next best thing to a KTM

ironcity33 · 08-28-2011, 01:23 PM

Congratulations and good luck !!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bc61

it has been a tense few weeks, as i was informed notices where going out on the 15th of the july only to find an empty mail box daily. Then to read of the hopes and dreams of others, hopefully only postponed. I'm not much of a worrier and i was given an unofficial "don't worry about it you're in" but honestly i was getting a little concerned. Working behind the scenes for sometime to get a worth while program in order i have been anxiously awaiting notice and today it is official. I received the below letter in the mail today, dakar 2012 here i come!

more to come soon!

Deadly99 · 08-30-2011, 07:32 AM

Any progress on the bike build ? Using the SpeedBrain kit ?

BC61 · 09-14-2011, 07:57 PM

So between the broken bones and locating parts, progress had slowed down a little. Parts are now starting to come in and the bones are on the mend so the physical training is back in high gear and the bike build is underway. Currently stock forks are at Ohlins getting the TTX kit installed and Ohlins RFX forks are on the way from Sweden. There should be two Ohlins TTX shocks ready soon too. The fabricator is working on the rear tank and a Safari front tank was shipped out yesterday.

BC61 · 09-14-2011, 08:18 PM

Fund Raising Auction!

Please take a look at these cool items that are up for bid/sale on the BC2DAKAR Auction website. If you're into motorcycles, cars, food or wine, there is definitely something for you :)

Auction Begins Tomorrow!

www.bc2dakar.com

Our BC2DAKAR auction will begin tomorrow morning (9/15) at 12:00 am. We have a lot of great items up for bid/sale! You can now view the auction by visiting our Auction page http://www.32auctions.com/organizati...reset_filter=1

Please pass this link along to as many as possible.

Thanks,
Bill

08-18-2011, 09:39 AM	#80
Flanny Flanny-it-up! Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the World, the Universe Oddometer: 2,744	This is just awsome. First Ned, now Bill, and of course Jonah to root for! Good luck to you Bill! I'll be following closely! Bryan __________________ Flanny Flanny-it-up!...Check out the FlannyMedia Web Site and Blog at www.FlannyMedia.Com

08-27-2011, 12:39 PM	#82
brent tex Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Southernmost City. Flatistan Oddometer: 170	Bikes I really like the look of those Huskies they are sweet bikes. Kudos to Husky NA for stepping up and supporting you Bill, they know its a solid investment as do we. Ill be stepping up with some support too, I finally got paid. How is the toe healing and the training going??? Brent.

08-27-2011, 02:25 PM	#83
nobrakes Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Oddometer: 3,317	Looking sharp, man! I look forward to seeing it in full kit. http://bc2dakar.com/2011/08/20/prepp...e-new-txc-449/ __________________ “It’s habits that make us, and habits that break us.” '12 KTM 350 EXC-F

08-27-2011, 04:40 PM	#84
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,867	Of course youd probably be crazy not to run with the power plug in, but do you think it will contribute to a shorter engine life? __________________ What to do... What to do...

08-27-2011, 06:10 PM	#85
vabuckaroo68 Gnarly! Joined: May 2009 Location: Locust Dale, VA Oddometer: 1,017	Whoohoo F'n A Let us know if we be of any help up here. __________________ "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied- "If you seek for Eldorado!" E.A.P. 1849 04 KTM 950 ADV ~ "BEASTIE", '08 KTM 450 XCF-W, '95 KTM 300 EXC

08-18-2011, 07:48 AM	#76
Manolito Patagonia guide Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Argentina Oddometer: 215	Nice bike. I'll try to take a picture to you when riding.

08-18-2011, 08:38 AM	#77
Mr. Magoo Follow me; I'm lost! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sandhills of NC Oddometer: 4,287	Man! Husky's @ DAKAR! There's nothing cooler than that! Congratulations!

08-27-2011, 06:26 PM	#86
vabuckaroo68 Gnarly! Joined: May 2009 Location: Locust Dale, VA Oddometer: 1,017	I can still remember the team of Smith and Ashcraft kicking everyone's asses in Baja back in the 80's with their 500CR. I had my 500 Husky in '85 and was planning on doing the Baja thing....went in the Army instead. If I can make it down there next year, you'll have an almost local fan in-country. Husky...the next best thing to a KTM __________________ "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied- "If you seek for Eldorado!" E.A.P. 1849 04 KTM 950 ADV ~ "BEASTIE", '08 KTM 450 XCF-W, '95 KTM 300 EXC

08-30-2011, 07:32 AM	#88
Deadly99 Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,824	Any progress on the bike build ? Using the SpeedBrain kit ? __________________ *www.GravelTravel.ca Canadas Source For Overland Routes* Tales From The Bivouac Rally Print Publications *TCAT Trans Canadian Adventure Trail 15, 000 km GPS route across Canada*

09-14-2011, 07:57 PM	#89
BC61 ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Oddometer: 854	So between the broken bones and locating parts, progress had slowed down a little. Parts are now starting to come in and the bones are on the mend so the physical training is back in high gear and the bike build is underway. Currently stock forks are at Ohlins getting the TTX kit installed and Ohlins RFX forks are on the way from Sweden. There should be two Ohlins TTX shocks ready soon too. The fabricator is working on the rear tank and a Safari front tank was shipped out yesterday. __________________ *My experience at Dakar 2012* *www.bc2dakar.com*

09-14-2011, 08:18 PM	#90
BC61 ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Oddometer: 854	Fund Raising Auction! Please take a look at these cool items that are up for bid/sale on the BC2DAKAR Auction website. If you're into motorcycles, cars, food or wine, there is definitely something for you :) Auction Begins Tomorrow! www.bc2dakar.com Our BC2DAKAR auction will begin tomorrow morning (9/15) at 12:00 am. We have a lot of great items up for bid/sale! You can now view the auction by visiting our Auction page http://www.32auctions.com/organizati...reset_filter=1 Please pass this link along to as many as possible. Thanks, Bill __________________ *My experience at Dakar 2012* *www.bc2dakar.com*

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