NY Metro Dirt Tag-O-Rama - Page 303

docgonzo · 12-25-2012, 11:50 AM

docgonzo · 12-25-2012, 11:53 AM

The dirt road may be hard to find with the above clue, so here's another:

docgonzo · 12-29-2012, 09:05 AM

Just in case someone wants to see if their dual sport can do snow, here's two additional hints:

1. The duck is in the opening in the tree on the BACKSIDE of the trunk..

2. N 40º 39.377 W 74º 45.427

Jezza · 01-05-2013, 05:56 AM

Got it

docgonzo · 01-05-2013, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jezza

Got it

Jerry, did I pass you on the way to New York?

Great early morning "Duece"!

Jezza · 01-05-2013, 10:58 AM

New Tag

First get to this point.

You should see this disused railway line.

Head South alongside the line, until you see these Silos on the left. Note the fallen telegraph pole in the trees.

The Duck is at the far end of the pole. As you can see its accessible with a road bike, but I was skating all over the place on the frozen snow.

docgonzo · 01-06-2013, 03:11 PM

Well, waited to see if any weekend warriors were interested in warming up their dirt bikes, but, alas, the tag sat dormant.

So,

Was a very neat road, there, Jerry. With the warmer temperatures, was an interesting combination of mud, wet snow, and ice!

New tag maybe tomorrow.

Jezza · 01-06-2013, 03:15 PM

Great grab Doc

docgonzo · 01-06-2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jezza

Great grab Doc

Thanks! Neat legal road in the middle of suburbia! Wanted to explore further down, but was getting late, and don't like to get stuck by myself! How far does it go?

jimmr · 01-06-2013, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docgonzo

Well, waited to see if any weekend warriors were interested in warming up their dirt bikes, but, alas, the tag sat dormant.
...

Nice, *

. I had to decide this one or GSTOR, I picked GSTOR because I ran out of places I know I could drop a new dirt tag this afternoon and be back to cook dinner. I ended up being late anyway, though.

docgonzo · 01-07-2013, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmr

Nice, *

.....

Thanks. One of the things you have to be careful of with electric gear is that the charging system has to be able to run it and keep the battery charged. That's why I love the big GS for winter riding. I have very few "gizmos" running off the system, but it's designed to run lots of stuff, including the ABS. So it handles the electric vest, gloves, and heated grips without too much trouble. And the big lights at night.

One trick is to unplug all your stuff a few minutes before stopping, giving the system time to charge up the battery. And when you start the bike, have everything turned off, so only the starter is drawing on the battery.

Hope you didn't have to sit out in the cold too long!

Will try and get the new tag up later, or tomorrow.

Jezza · 01-07-2013, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docgonzo

Thanks! Neat legal road in the middle of suburbia! Wanted to explore further down, but was getting late, and don't like to get stuck by myself! How far does it go?

I haven't ridden much of it, but scouting the track on Google Maps shows a potential 12.5 mile track, plus some detours to cross rivers.

View Dissused Rail Track in a larger map

docgonzo · 01-08-2013, 01:24 PM

Walter and I dropped the duck in a very cool spot, but Photobucket is on the fritz again, so I'll try again later to post some pictures. The spot is pretty muddy, frozen underneath, and mushy on the surface, so get your knobbies ready. Redpower, I wouldn't suggest the multi/hyper motard with street tires. You might need a push!

docgonzo · 01-08-2013, 01:28 PM

Well, one of the pictures seemed to go through.

So, here's The Tag Shot:

The duck is under the flat stone just behind Walter's left boot....

docgonzo · 01-08-2013, 01:42 PM

Well, since photobucket won't work, I've used my backup system. Nice we can do this at home because of the mascot!

So, here's a picture of my bike down the hill from Walter:

And here's where you find the beginning of the road that parallel's the abandoned railroad bed, and leads to the tag site. My bike is coming out. You want to head West from the asphalt. GPS coordinates available. Just PM me.

12-25-2012, 11:50 AM	#4531
docgonzo ^OP Old Gadfly Joined: Mar 2002 Location: within 20 miles of the Center of the Universe Oddometer: 10,873	Merry Christmas.... __________________ later, *

12-25-2012, 11:53 AM	#4532
docgonzo ^OP Old Gadfly Joined: Mar 2002 Location: within 20 miles of the Center of the Universe Oddometer: 10,873	additional clues.... The dirt road may be hard to find with the above clue, so here's another: __________________ later, *

12-29-2012, 09:05 AM	#4533
docgonzo ^OP Old Gadfly Joined: Mar 2002 Location: within 20 miles of the Center of the Universe Oddometer: 10,873	two additional hints.... Just in case someone wants to see if their dual sport can do snow, here's two additional hints: 1. The duck is in the opening in the tree on the BACKSIDE of the trunk.. 2. N 40º 39.377 W 74º 45.427 __________________ later, *

01-05-2013, 05:56 AM	#4534
Jezza A British Invasion Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA Oddometer: 867	Got it __________________ Four Continents ridden, three to go.

01-05-2013, 10:58 AM	#4536
Jezza A British Invasion Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA Oddometer: 867	New Tag First get to this point. You should see this disused railway line. Head South alongside the line, until you see these Silos on the left. Note the fallen telegraph pole in the trees. The Duck is at the far end of the pole. As you can see its accessible with a road bike, but I was skating all over the place on the frozen snow. __________________ Four Continents ridden, three to go.

01-06-2013, 03:11 PM	#4537
docgonzo ^OP Old Gadfly Joined: Mar 2002 Location: within 20 miles of the Center of the Universe Oddometer: 10,873	Got It!!!... Well, waited to see if any weekend warriors were interested in warming up their dirt bikes, but, alas, the tag sat dormant. So, Was a very neat road, there, Jerry. With the warmer temperatures, was an interesting combination of mud, wet snow, and ice! New tag maybe tomorrow. __________________ later, *

01-06-2013, 03:15 PM	#4538
Jezza A British Invasion Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA Oddometer: 867	Great grab Doc __________________ Four Continents ridden, three to go.

01-08-2013, 01:24 PM	#4543
docgonzo ^OP Old Gadfly Joined: Mar 2002 Location: within 20 miles of the Center of the Universe Oddometer: 10,873	The Duck has been "dropped"! Walter and I dropped the duck in a very cool spot, but Photobucket is on the fritz again, so I'll try again later to post some pictures. The spot is pretty muddy, frozen underneath, and mushy on the surface, so get your knobbies ready. Redpower, I wouldn't suggest the multi/hyper motard with street tires. You might need a push! __________________ later, *

01-08-2013, 01:28 PM	#4544
docgonzo ^OP Old Gadfly Joined: Mar 2002 Location: within 20 miles of the Center of the Universe Oddometer: 10,873	The New Tag!!! Well, one of the pictures seemed to go through. So, here's The Tag Shot: The duck is under the flat stone just behind Walter's left boot.... __________________ later, * docgonzo screwed with this post 01-08-2013 at 01:33 PM

01-08-2013, 01:42 PM	#4545
docgonzo ^OP Old Gadfly Joined: Mar 2002 Location: within 20 miles of the Center of the Universe Oddometer: 10,873	Some "Dropbox" shots... Well, since photobucket won't work, I've used my backup system. Nice we can do this at home because of the mascot! So, here's a picture of my bike down the hill from Walter: And here's where you find the beginning of the road that parallel's the abandoned railroad bed, and leads to the tag site. My bike is coming out. You want to head West from the asphalt. GPS coordinates available. Just PM me. __________________ later, *

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