Adventure in Ohio?

[indypup]

Originally Posted by motodirtlover

Thanksgiving Thurs.
Perry state forest parking lot.
9:20 a.m. out on bikes.

Rules:
Have good knobbies, and a good running bike or stay home.
No whiners. It's Ohio in the fall. Expect mud, leaves, roots, and hills.
Make sure the guy behind you makes the turn.
Have fun. Tell lies later about how big the hills were, and how deep the mud was.
We'll ride until 11:30 or 1, or whenever.
Oh, and:
If you show up on a 650, you better be able to ride that mother in the woods, or we're leaving it there when you bury it, and kill the battery.

Hmm, I might have to tell the family that something very important came up and I can't make Thanksgiving dinner.

[swingset]

Originally Posted by mgorman

I wondered why after years of smashing pumpkins on this forum, you'd buy another.

Already covered that.

The o-ring, sleeve and seal on the c -shaft probably only need cleaned.

Of all the things, this is the least concerning cause the fix is cheap. I'll try cleaning it before putting the new kit in, but I'd wager my paycheck that it's gonna take a new seal, washer, sprocket...something.

The chain is the same as any other bikes so you can't blame KTM for that.

I was being a little tongue in cheek, I don't blame KTM for the chain I blame Obama and Cher movies.

Your ttr didn't have enough power to pull a sick whore off a piss pot let alone damage a chain.

This chain failed prematurely, and the bike's power really doesn't factor in. The sprockets are still perfect, no sign of torque wear on them or the chain. Not the fault of the bike, again I blame higher powers.

Have the cam welded and reground. Do your homework, a thin replaceable sleeve can possibly be pressed or loctited on and a different seal used.

My 640 uses a 2 piece shaft.

EDIT: Just saw sleeving posts...

It's a question of cost on the cam. I did my homework on KTM talk and elsewhere, saw no cheap/easy fixes. Shaft is small, not much to work with for a sleeve. It's a poor design. Some things are done very very well on this bike, the WP ain't one of them.

[rxcrider]

Originally Posted by swingset

It's a question of cost on the cam. I did my homework on KTM talk and elsewhere, saw no cheap/easy fixes. Shaft is small, not much to work with for a sleeve. It's a poor design. Some things are done very very well on this bike, the WP ain't one of them.

WP = water pump - just finally caught on - was wondering why you kept bringing up the suspension - I feel like holding a sign up in the mirror

[sion]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

One more invite for anyone who wants to ride on Friday, got a nice little 200 and some change mile loop planned out that starts and ends at my house, goes through Fredericktown and near Danville if anyone wants to meet there.

I might be up for that...what kinda roads we talking?

Originally Posted by motodirtlover

Thanksgiving Thurs.
Perry state forest parking lot.
9:20 a.m. out on bikes.

Rules:
Have good knobbies, and a good running bike or stay home.
No whiners. It's Ohio in the fall. Expect mud, leaves, roots, and hills.
Make sure the guy behind you makes the turn.
Have fun. Tell lies later about how big the hills were, and how deep the mud was.
We'll ride until 11:30 or 1, or whenever.
Oh, and:
If you show up on a 650, you better be able to ride that mother in the woods, or we're leaving it there when you bury it, and kill the battery.

If I wasnt on night shift this week, I'd consider it...but I need my beauty sleep...sounds like fun

[Gonzo_Matt]

Originally Posted by sion

I might be up for that...what kinda roads we talking?

Gravel and gravel. Maybe 2 creek crossing, but nothing too hairy. The meanest roads I have in mind are Bats Nest and Turkey Ridge.

I'll also up the ante and offer up my 250 to anyone who wants to ride it, the thing can't be killed and if it is...meh...

[alansz400]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

I was planning on hitting the roads on the backside of the state forest, could meet ya in Loudonville?

Sounds good.

[rob748]

Originally Posted by motodirtlover

Thanksgiving Thurs.
Perry state forest parking lot.
9:20 a.m. out on bikes.

Rules:
Have good knobbies, and a good running bike or stay home.
No whiners. It's Ohio in the fall. Expect mud, leaves, roots, and hills.
Make sure the guy behind you makes the turn.
Have fun. Tell lies later about how big the hills were, and how deep the mud was.
We'll ride until 11:30 or 1, or whenever.
Oh, and:
If you show up on a 650, you better be able to ride that mother in the woods, or we're leaving it there when you bury it, and kill the battery.

wish i could, i always enjoyed this ride

[ohioroadrat]

Originally Posted by rob748

wish i could, i always enjoyed this ride

HI ROB How the heck are you? Still running around out west?

[ZBone]

Headed out to WV from CO to work for an undetermined amount of time. After lurking the thread it seems like there's a terrible group of people out there and absolutely nothing to ride. I'm excited. I'll be living in/around Clarksburg. Are you guys usually able to ride year round? I'm pretty sad I have to put my snowboard up (or be forced to ride hills of ice) but I am looking forward to a much shorter off-season for the bike.

[dox]

Originally Posted by ZBone

Headed out to WV from CO to work for an undetermined amount of time. After lurking the thread it seems like there's a terrible group of people out there and absolutely nothing to ride. I'm excited. I'll be living in/around Clarksburg. Are you guys usually able to ride year round? I'm pretty sad I have to put my snowboard up (or be forced to ride hills of ice) but I am looking forward to a much shorter off-season for the bike.

Plenty of great riding in that area, though you may find it boring considering what you're used to. Weather is hit or miss, depends on the severity of the winter.

Don't put your snowboard away just yet, WV offers some of the best skiing in the eastern region. Snowshoe Mountain is a short drive from Clarksburg and while it isn't the Rockies, it's worth checking out since you'll be there a while.

[sion]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

Gravel and gravel. Maybe 2 creek crossing, but nothing too hairy. The meanest roads I have in mind are Bats Nest and Turkey Ridge.

I'll also up the ante and offer up my 250 to anyone who wants to ride it, the thing can't be killed and if it is...meh...

I'm thinking of taking you up on that offer...what time?

[indypup]

Originally Posted by sion

I'm thinking of taking you up on that offer...what time?

I was wondering if you had put knobbies on the street bikes since the XR is still in surgery.

[sion]

Originally Posted by indypup

I was wondering if you had put knobbies on the street bikes since the XR is still in surgery.

thats why I asked what kinda roads he had in mind...getting closer on the XR...almost had it running the other day, but even if so, I wouldnt trust it for a 200 mile ride

[ZBone]

Originally Posted by dox

Plenty of great riding in that area, though you may find it boring considering what you're used to. Weather is hit or miss, depends on the severity of the winter.

Don't put your snowboard away just yet, WV offers some of the best skiing in the eastern region. Snowshoe Mountain is a short drive from Clarksburg and while it isn't the Rockies, it's worth checking out since you'll be there a while.

Glad to hear that, Dox! I'm excited to check out an area of the country I've never really seen. The proximity of so many interesting places is going to be great. I know it won't be Colorado, but that's fine. Colorado will always be here to come back to. I've gotten kind of spoiled and feel like I'm taking my playground for granted. It will be nice to remind myself why I live here. Who knows, maybe I can even ride the TAT home one of these days?

I had heard about Snowshoe but I wasn't sure what to expect. I'll have my gear with me so if the winter does end up being on the severe side I'll be ready. I'm pretty new to motorcycle riding and honestly this is the first winter where I haven't been that excited to see the snow fall. Putting my baby up is going to be hard...

[Mikef5000]

Snowshoe is quite nice for an easterly place. I used to go every year and we really liked it. For riding, there's also a trans-West Virginia trail that's enjoyable. Your BMW would be perfect there!