2014 Alcan5000 announced - Page 11

officerleroy · 12-21-2012, 07:28 AM

Speaking of the big gas tank, it seems like you're in the know Pantah, any rumblings that they may allow rotopax? I saw their post on the yahoo board and it kinda crushed my hopes.

Pantah · 12-21-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by officerleroy

Speaking of the big gas tank, it seems like you're in the know Pantah, any rumblings that they may allow rotopax? I saw their post on the yahoo board and it kinda crushed my hopes.

Nothing official, but Jerry said they are revisiting Rotopax because they are inexpensive, time tested and have proven mounting systems we can purchase. They have good experience using them in cars as well. I think they'll tell us after the first of the year. My guess is Rotopax will be allowed. That makes it a lot easier decision to ride my 690 if they do. They recognize that spending over $1k for a fuel tank solution for one event is a stretch.

Tork · 12-21-2012, 04:10 PM

I am just east of Kirkland WA here in Duvall , would be happy to help anyone in most anyway . I know it is a ways out , just thought I would make the offer .

Pantah · 12-22-2012, 04:52 AM

Looks like today is the last day the Rainier Auto Sports Club will guarantee starters, so if you got 'em fax 'em. After today they will begin a standby list to be given spots as entry's cancel. As of last night they have 15 cars and 49 motorcyclists.

http://www.alcan5000.com/2014entry.htm

Interesting; 11 singles, 9 TBA and the rest twins.

Look down the list of past winners. There's a few Unsers, Dallenbachs and Kraushaar's. A fun event with a great history.

This one's for you, Ned...

Pantah · 12-22-2012, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tork

I am just east of Kirkland WA here in Duvall , would be happy to help anyone in most anyway . I know it is a ways out , just thought I would make the offer .

Hello Tork - Thanks for the offer. I sent a PM

The Rat · 12-23-2012, 06:40 AM

OK, still a long way off...but.... I'm registered with my HP2 Enduro, fully capable with some extra fuel packs... Here's the question, without any thought of being competitive, the goal would be completing the rally... What are the thoughts on doing it on a 2012 Ural. Here's my thought process, easy to wrench on, pretty darn rugged, different AND under warranty! May even be able to get Ural to help with tires and such. It will cruise 55-60 all day long, I know that will be pushing hitting the timed stages, but over all completing 5k, what are the thoughts?

AceRph · 12-23-2012, 07:54 AM

I think it would be a struggle on the Ural. Some days are pretty long, 600+ miles. Plus the gas mileage is kind of crappy. I had a 2005 Patrol and one time into a big headwind, I ran out of gas w/ less than 100 miles on a tankful.

djones745 · 12-23-2012, 12:55 PM

Hi Guys- I got confirmation that I'm in with a couple guys from Chicago area! This is going to be a blast- I'm 99% sure that my street legal WR450 will not be the weapon of choice (curse you Yamaha!- no 6th gear!)

I've never done an event like this but figure I've got 20 mos to figure it out and hopefully shakedown a different ride

Parcero · 12-23-2012, 03:29 PM

I'm in for 2014.

Planning on riding my R12GS if it's back from South America by then and doesn't have a gazillion miles on before the Alcan start.

Can't wait!

Deadly99 · 12-23-2012, 06:31 PM

Started a purpose build of a bike for this....20 months to go

I'm very surprised of all the talk of riding smaller bikes.....go big

The Rat · 12-23-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AceRph

I think it would be a struggle on the Ural. Some days are pretty long, 600+ miles. Plus the gas mileage is kind of crappy. I had a 2005 Patrol and one time into a big headwind, I ran out of gas w/ less than 100 miles on a tankful.

LOL, 100 miles is the range on the HP2

figured aux gas would be needed either way. Lord knows, easier to carry spare fuel in the Ural...

Tork · 12-23-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rat

LOL, 100 miles is the range on the HP2

figured aux gas would be needed either way. Lord knows, easier to carry spare fuel in the Ural...

I read somewhere that rotopacks might be allowed .

sailah · 12-24-2012, 08:19 AM

Deposit paid, I'm hopefully in. Although it appears I'm second on the wait list. Hopefully that bottle of single malt I sent can smooth things over

Debating on the bike of choice right now. Currently building a Ninja 650 with KTM running gear. Should be a perfect mount for the trip, only thing I worry about is the stock air filter is not really up to the task of large amounts of dirt and is a pain in the ass to get to. Oh well, I have a bunch of time to work it out.

Also have a 2012 Husky TXC511 that I can mod for more fuel and top end.

Or the FZ1 with 145HP and KTM 950 running gear

Deadly99 · 12-24-2012, 09:06 AM

pics of the ninja?

sailah · 12-24-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadly99

pics of the ninja?

Click the link in my sig line

12-22-2012, 04:52 AM	#154
Pantah ^OP Red Sox Nation Joined: Oct 2004 Location: India Wharf Oddometer: 8,902	Looks like today is the last day the Rainier Auto Sports Club will guarantee starters, so if you got 'em fax 'em. After today they will begin a standby list to be given spots as entry's cancel. As of last night they have 15 cars and 49 motorcyclists. http://www.alcan5000.com/2014entry.htm Interesting; 11 singles, 9 TBA and the rest twins. Look down the list of past winners. There's a few Unsers, Dallenbachs and Kraushaar's. A fun event with a great history. This one's for you, Ned... __________________ Straight ahead and faster -Bo Weaver 1970 "There I was..." -Griffin Niner Three Hotel

12-23-2012, 06:40 AM	#156
The Rat trust me! Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond VA Oddometer: 50	To Ural or not to Ural... OK, still a long way off...but.... I'm registered with my HP2 Enduro, fully capable with some extra fuel packs... Here's the question, without any thought of being competitive, the goal would be completing the rally... What are the thoughts on doing it on a 2012 Ural. Here's my thought process, easy to wrench on, pretty darn rugged, different AND under warranty! May even be able to get Ural to help with tires and such. It will cruise 55-60 all day long, I know that will be pushing hitting the timed stages, but over all completing 5k, what are the thoughts? __________________ Just pretending to be a poseur 2009 Triumph Scrambler "Harvey Mushman" 2009 Suzuki DR650, 2012 Ural Patrol, 1975 BMW R75/6 café

12-23-2012, 07:54 AM	#157
AceRph Stossel for POTUS Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Where the stupidest people on earth run things Oddometer: 23,770	I think it would be a struggle on the Ural. Some days are pretty long, 600+ miles. Plus the gas mileage is kind of crappy. I had a 2005 Patrol and one time into a big headwind, I ran out of gas w/ less than 100 miles on a tankful. __________________ Equal to all of you of roads and good luck! - krokodil al-kashi “We are turning into a nation of whimpering slaves to Fear—fear of war, fear of poverty, fear of random terrorism, fear of getting down-sized or fired because of the plunging economy, fear of getting evicted for bad debts or suddenly getting locked up in a military detention camp on vague charges of being a Terrorist sympathizer.” —”Extreme Behavior in Aspen,” February 3, 2003

12-23-2012, 12:55 PM	#158
djones745 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Frankfort, IL Oddometer: 170	IN Like Flynn Hi Guys- I got confirmation that I'm in with a couple guys from Chicago area! This is going to be a blast- I'm 99% sure that my street legal WR450 will not be the weapon of choice (curse you Yamaha!- no 6th gear!) I've never done an event like this but figure I've got 20 mos to figure it out and hopefully shakedown a different ride __________________ "Retreat, hell we just got here!"- Chesty Puller Gas Gas 300 TXT Pro, plated wr450, YZ250F, 07 GSXR750 Road Racer, numerous dusty buddy bikes

12-23-2012, 03:29 PM	#159
Parcero Mundial Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago physically, Colombia en mi mente. Oddometer: 484	I'm in for 2014. Planning on riding my R12GS if it's back from South America by then and doesn't have a gazillion miles on before the Alcan start. Can't wait! __________________ Chicago to Panamá y Más Allá Light Dual Sport Fun in Michigan R1200GS / KLR650 / XR400 / XR250 / 1950 Panhead

12-21-2012, 07:28 AM	#151
officerleroy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: District 37....I wish Oddometer: 121	Speaking of the big gas tank, it seems like you're in the know Pantah, any rumblings that they may allow rotopax? I saw their post on the yahoo board and it kinda crushed my hopes.

12-21-2012, 04:10 PM	#153
Tork Captain Oblivious Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Duvall, WA. Oddometer: 2,935	I am just east of Kirkland WA here in Duvall , would be happy to help anyone in most anyway . I know it is a ways out , just thought I would make the offer .

12-23-2012, 06:31 PM	#160
Deadly99 Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,826	Started a purpose build of a bike for this....20 months to go I'm very surprised of all the talk of riding smaller bikes.....go big __________________ *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*

12-24-2012, 08:19 AM	#163
sailah Lampin' it Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Turning expensive metal into scrap Oddometer: 4,159	Deposit paid, I'm hopefully in. Although it appears I'm second on the wait list. Hopefully that bottle of single malt I sent can smooth things over Debating on the bike of choice right now. Currently building a Ninja 650 with KTM running gear. Should be a perfect mount for the trip, only thing I worry about is the stock air filter is not really up to the task of large amounts of dirt and is a pain in the ass to get to. Oh well, I have a bunch of time to work it out. Also have a 2012 Husky TXC511 that I can mod for more fuel and top end. Or the FZ1 with 145HP and KTM 950 running gear __________________ We're not out here to rough it. We're here to smooth it . Things are rough enough in town. Nessmuk

12-24-2012, 09:06 AM	#164
Deadly99 Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,826	pics of the ninja? __________________ *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*

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