The time has come... Neduro DID Dakar! - Page 78

NordieBoy · 12-30-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fetid_swamp

i'm not sure you even have to use one, but if you do, leatt will want to check and certify.
from memory they wernt mandatory at the 2011 event
are they now?

2011 they had to be checked at scruting but you didn't actually have to use it.

Leatt to check and certify other manufacturers braces?

ffr2370 · 12-30-2011, 09:26 PM

Ned,

Glad you got there ok and are prepared for the main event. Your living my dream and doing it right, Good Luck! Me, my family and friends are all watching and wishing you well!

Mark, your travel agent.

Tarheel Wheeler · 12-30-2011, 09:37 PM

Ned, Ted or Chris, Was just thinking about the 3 bikes and had a question. Bill and Jonah's bikes are EFI right? Yours isn't Ned...what's the jetting plan for all the altitude changes during Dakar? Will you rejet the carb after pulling it off the bike, or do you have extra pre-jetted carbs ready to swap out as req'd?

Thanks for including us on your ultimate adventure!

Iron Horse · 12-30-2011, 10:05 PM

Chris and the rest of the pixel pimps,

Thank you for your efforts and time spent documenting the dream of one man coming true and to create an opportunity for the rest of us to feel a part of such a grand endeavor.

Few men or women will ever have the means, opportunity or courage to push the boundaries of self. And it's a great privilege to be invited to glimpse the heart of the journey itself.

Thank you all.

idea man · 12-30-2011, 10:58 PM

very best of luck on this huge adventure

beechum1 · 12-30-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flood

I can go to bed now.

sissy.

beechum1 · 12-30-2011, 11:12 PM

"And that's how I got to be known as Ned "Duro"

"How much does it cost?"

gwenduro · 12-30-2011, 11:41 PM

You know something's up when Le Mama gets up at 2:30 AM to go check the "thread." Wow - closer and closer, all that planning paying off big-time. Yep - I, too, notice the breadth of that smile. Go, Ned! I'm eying the Layer Cake, not sure which one I'll start with on New Year's Day . . . (or which one I'll save for the 15th . . . )

So grateful, BTW, to be able to know what's going on! We moms like to stay in the loop!!!!!

Wings · 12-31-2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwenduro

You know something's up when Le Mama gets up at 2:30 AM to go check the "thread." Wow - closer and closer, all that planning paying off big-time. Yep - I, too, notice the breadth of that smile. Go, Ned! I'm eying the Layer Cake, not sure which one I'll start with on New Year's Day . . . (or which one I'll save for the 15th . . . )

So grateful, BTW, to be able to know what's going on! We moms like to stay in the loop!!!!!

You're going to rack up quite the thread count on this sting Gwen

Flood · 12-31-2011, 01:39 AM

Leatt brace:
According to the regs: "Over the entire route the wearing of Leatt Brace neck protector is strongly recommended." So it's a strong recommendation (like it was last year), but not mandatory. There's a handful of pros who say they can't ride with one, so they took it out of the rules.

EFI/carbs:
Ned said that as most of his riding in Colorado is at high elevations, he's perfectly used to jetting his bikes to the circumstances and is confident it won't be a problem.

troy safari carpente · 12-31-2011, 03:04 AM

Its official, I'm in the Dakar!

from ned's FB... just popped up on top my "in box"

He must be pumped!

AKjeff · 12-31-2011, 04:25 AM

Just think, you go all the way to Brazil, it's New Years eve, and you'll be trying to SLEEP!

Great job getting the bike finished. I hope you guys can get some rest tonight, and have a great time.

Myway · 12-31-2011, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c.vestal

Most of you already know of the photo locations. I do not have time to post all here for a while. Here you go. If you post on another thread, please give me credit.
http://cvestal.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...192785_XTBfkvQ

Thanks for the kawasaki pics, i used them

neduro · 12-31-2011, 05:39 AM

Hi All- First, thanks for everything it took to get to this point. All along, I've known I had the F5 crew at my back, it's a damn good feeling.

Pretty amazing sensation yesterday to walk through parc ferme with the realization that all the adminstrivia is over, that I'm going racing in the Dakar. This has been a dream for years and years and to realize it is, well, pretty damn cool.

It's been overwhelming trying to deal with all the requirements the last few days, I'm doing a worse job of reporting than I hoped but there's only so many brain cells I have to rub together. Every day, I'll be calling Rally Raidio (is the first call from two days ago up yet?) and filing a report with motorcyclist and dirt rider, be sure to check 'em out over there.

Now for the easy part. Can't wait to bring you along.

oPAULo · 12-31-2011, 05:56 AM

Thanks for the updates Ned!!!

GO MAN GO!!!

12-30-2011, 09:26 PM	#1157
ffr2370 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: South Main Divide Oddometer: 121	Congrats! Ned, Glad you got there ok and are prepared for the main event. Your living my dream and doing it right, Good Luck! Me, my family and friends are all watching and wishing you well! Mark, your travel agent.

12-30-2011, 09:37 PM	#1158
Tarheel Wheeler Around Joined: Oct 2003 Location: A53, NC Oddometer: 3,354	Ned, Ted or Chris, Was just thinking about the 3 bikes and had a question. Bill and Jonah's bikes are EFI right? Yours isn't Ned...what's the jetting plan for all the altitude changes during Dakar? Will you rejet the carb after pulling it off the bike, or do you have extra pre-jetted carbs ready to swap out as req'd? Thanks for including us on your ultimate adventure! __________________ Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then. John Wooden "Get to riding or get to dying"...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_T41kJm-PE

12-30-2011, 10:05 PM	#1159
Iron Horse I Make Shit Up Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Centennial, CO Oddometer: 8,455	Chris and the rest of the pixel pimps, Thank you for your efforts and time spent documenting the dream of one man coming true and to create an opportunity for the rest of us to feel a part of such a grand endeavor. Few men or women will ever have the means, opportunity or courage to push the boundaries of self. And it's a great privilege to be invited to glimpse the heart of the journey itself. Thank you all. __________________ Wandering Wapiti

12-30-2011, 10:58 PM	#1160
idea man Plate Spinner Joined: Jun 2006 Location: 101 and 246, CA Oddometer: 2,508	very best of luck on this huge adventure __________________ "You know sir, there is a fine line between Badass and Dumbass." Medical Records Lady []'06 1150 GSA Thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375824[]'06 1150 GSA SE Registry: http://www.ericsyn.com/2006bmwr1150gsadv.html[*]Great Ride North, Alaska/Yukon '09 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494846[/LIST]

12-30-2011, 11:12 PM	#1162
beechum1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Herlong, CA. Look it up, I'll wait. Oddometer: 4,815	"And that's how I got to be known as Ned "Duro" "How much does it cost?" __________________ www.bajastarz.com \\\ 94 XR650L, 85 GL1200A Rally Moto Kit /// Vendor Thread

12-30-2011, 11:41 PM	#1163
gwenduro Mom! Joined: Nov 2007 Oddometer: 169	Hallelujah!!!! You know something's up when Le Mama gets up at 2:30 AM to go check the "thread." Wow - closer and closer, all that planning paying off big-time. Yep - I, too, notice the breadth of that smile. Go, Ned! I'm eying the Layer Cake, not sure which one I'll start with on New Year's Day . . . (or which one I'll save for the 15th . . . ) So grateful, BTW, to be able to know what's going on! We moms like to stay in the loop!!!!!

12-31-2011, 01:39 AM	#1165
Flood F5lood. Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Austria Oddometer: 9,342	Leatt brace: According to the regs: "Over the entire route the wearing of Leatt Brace neck protector is strongly recommended." So it's a strong recommendation (like it was last year), but not mandatory. There's a handful of pros who say they can't ride with one, so they took it out of the rules. EFI/carbs: Ned said that as most of his riding in Colorado is at high elevations, he's perfectly used to jetting his bikes to the circumstances and is confident it won't be a problem. __________________ TEAM F5 RallyRAIDio on Twitter RallyRAIDio on Facebook

12-31-2011, 03:04 AM	#1166
troy safari carpente Team f5ool Joined: Nov 2005 Location: f5ederation of scandwegia Oddometer: 13,992	Its official, I'm in the Dakar! from ned's FB... just popped up on top my "in box" He must be pumped! __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by zenjen "It's one of those nuts and uncles deals..."

12-31-2011, 04:25 AM	#1167
AKjeff Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: S.E. Alaska Oddometer: 4,421	Just think, you go all the way to Brazil, it's New Years eve, and you'll be trying to SLEEP! Great job getting the bike finished. I hope you guys can get some rest tonight, and have a great time. __________________ "We can choose to know better or choose to be bitter." OldRoadToad My Airhead Project

12-31-2011, 05:39 AM	#1169
neduro ^OP Tuareg 2013 Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Oddometer: 11,340	Hi All- First, thanks for everything it took to get to this point. All along, I've known I had the F5 crew at my back, it's a damn good feeling. Pretty amazing sensation yesterday to walk through parc ferme with the realization that all the adminstrivia is over, that I'm going racing in the Dakar. This has been a dream for years and years and to realize it is, well, pretty damn cool. It's been overwhelming trying to deal with all the requirements the last few days, I'm doing a worse job of reporting than I hoped but there's only so many brain cells I have to rub together. Every day, I'll be calling Rally Raidio (is the first call from two days ago up yet?) and filing a report with motorcyclist and dirt rider, be sure to check 'em out over there. Now for the easy part. Can't wait to bring you along. __________________ For Sale: FJ60, Defender 90, Superduke Doubletake Mirrors- Folding D/S mirror that is both useful and indestructible. Dual Sport Riding Techniques DVDs: Clear instructional DVDs to improve off-road skills.

12-31-2011, 05:56 AM	#1170
oPAULo jack of all terrain Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Bedford, Indiana Oddometer: 2,993	Thanks for the updates Ned!!! GO MAN GO!!!

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