Death Valley DAZE 2013 - Page 19

notmybikemodelname · 01-09-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hbmichael

I look forward to seeing and riding with you Perry! You too Rob! I might even bring some riding gear!

We'll see, but remember, a vagina around your dick is not considered riding gear.

hbmichael · 01-09-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by notmybikemodelname

We'll see, but remember, a vagina around your dick is not considered riding gear.

Damn....foiled again!

Entheogen · 01-10-2013, 08:15 AM

I would be hard pressed to ride out, hang for a bit, and ride back in one day. Could be done though...just like a Vegas run. I like riding the asphalt too....now I'm thinking about replacing the rear sprocket...get that Dakar cruising at 90.

notmybikemodelname · 01-10-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chillum

I would be hard pressed to ride out, hang for a bit, and ride back in one day. Could be done though...just like a Vegas run. I like riding the asphalt too....now I'm thinking about replacing the rear sprocket...get that Dakar cruising at 90.

Absolutely nothing like a Vegas run unless you plan on just hanging out in camp by yourself once you get there, because everyone will be out riding dirt all day. The only similarity is that you'll be on a bike.

Team Longriders · 01-11-2013, 11:12 AM

Why is it so quiet? Where's the ride plan link? No home made beer thread? You guys aren't really scared that th cops/ rangers are watching this thread are you?

pcvance · 01-11-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Longriders

Why is it so quiet? Where's the ride plan link? No home made beer thread? You guys aren't really scared that th cops/ rangers are watching this thread are you?

Skeerd shitless

Windrat · 01-11-2013, 12:57 PM

going to fun...

working on the bikes is not has fun as riding them

notmybikemodelname · 01-11-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Longriders

Why is it so quiet? Where's the ride plan link? No home made beer thread? You guys aren't really scared that th cops/ rangers are watching this thread are you?

Nope, just working and working on the bike for me. Can't wait! Got tons of beer and Bulleitt already.

Team Longriders · 01-12-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by notmybikemodelname

Nope, just working and working on the bike for me. Can't wait! Got tons of beer and Bulleitt already.

a nose bullet? for the hookers?

longtallsally · 01-12-2013, 05:27 PM

I've decided on the WR. I spent today doing some basic maintenance and looking things over. Last thing will be to put new handle bars on, and I'll be ready to rock.

I also did a test fit with the camper.

Yup, I'm gonna be comfy.

RAZR · 01-12-2013, 07:14 PM

now that's the set up!!!

villageidiot · 01-13-2013, 08:07 AM

Sweet rig, take it easy going uphill towing with that thing. I had an 09, towing a rhino on a small trailer, coming out of the salton sea, and it kicked a rod at about 70mph uphill.

Love the setup though, hate the 3.8l mini van motor

longtallsally · 01-13-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by villageidiot

Sweet rig, take it easy going uphill towing with that thing. I had an 09, towing a rhino on a small trailer, coming out of the salton sea, and it kicked a rod at about 70mph uphill.

Love the setup though, hate the 3.8l mini van motor

Suppose if I had the minivan motor I'd be concerned.

This is a '12. And it has already been "tested".

This was after the 3100 mile break in drive with 400 miles of that off road. I've only towed a couple thousand miles with it thus far, but I'm pretty certain the Jeep will be just fine.

1224R · 01-13-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by longtallsally

I've decided on the WR. I spent today doing some basic maintenance and looking things over. Last thing will be to put new handle bars on, and I'll be ready to rock.

I also did a test fit with the camper.

Yup, I'm gonna be comfy.

Damn Sally!!! That's the setup!!! Who makes the camper????

longtallsally · 01-13-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1224R

Damn Sally!!! That's the setup!!! Who makes the camper????

Yeah, we're pretty happy with it. It's a Fleetwood Evolution E1. They actually don't make them any longer and this one is an '05. I think Jayco and one other manufacturer still make the "off road" version like this one. It basically is a regular pop up with a spring over. The real benefit in at least the Fleetwood ones is that they are a fully boxed frame.

We were looking long and hard on how to do family camping with the dog(s) and little guy. The Jeep can handle all the passengers, but no room for gear. I thought about a roof rack and/or a roof top tent, but those cost a mint and you are still sleeping in a tent and the economy would hurt the refrigerator shape of the Jeep pretty bad.

I debated on fabricating my own "adventure trailer" with a roof top tent or buying one, but the adventure trailers out there very quickly end up costing more than we paid for this guy and don't have provision for a bike(s) and I just don't have the time to actually build one.

Having a heater, fridge, water supply (including hot), grille, and stove already there, and it was pretty simple, especially with that tray up front and what the used ones are going for.

There are bigger ones out there in the E2 and E3, that handle more bikes up front but they start getting bigger than I want to tow behind the Jeep. For our needs right now, this one is perfect.

01-10-2013, 08:15 AM	#273
Entheogen L.E.A.P. Joined: Apr 2012 Oddometer: 384	I would be hard pressed to ride out, hang for a bit, and ride back in one day. Could be done though...just like a Vegas run. I like riding the asphalt too....now I'm thinking about replacing the rear sprocket...get that Dakar cruising at 90. __________________ Your love of the halflings leaf has clearly slowed your mind.

01-11-2013, 11:12 AM	#275
Team Longriders Really? Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Camp Snoopy Oddometer: 2,510	Why is it so quiet? Where's the ride plan link? No home made beer thread? You guys aren't really scared that th cops/ rangers are watching this thread are you? __________________ There's no turning back now, so we're just gonna roll with it!!!

01-11-2013, 12:57 PM	#277
Windrat just a poser Joined: Aug 2007 Location: The Beach Oddometer: 2,005	going to fun... working on the bikes is not has fun as riding them __________________ I wanted one last view for the day... A place where I could see the water

01-12-2013, 05:27 PM	#280
longtallsally Yeah I'm a chick Joined: Apr 2006 Location: BACK IN THE STATES!!! Oddometer: 3,451	I've decided on the WR. I spent today doing some basic maintenance and looking things over. Last thing will be to put new handle bars on, and I'll be ready to rock. I also did a test fit with the camper. Yup, I'm gonna be comfy. __________________ [quote=Insert witty comment here]

01-12-2013, 07:14 PM	#281
RAZR ^OP yup ima hairstylist Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Silver Lake (L.A.) Oddometer: 7,497	now that's the set up!!! __________________ "when there is no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth" YOUTUBE LINK www.RAZR.whereamiriding.com

01-13-2013, 08:07 AM	#282
villageidiot Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Oddometer: 741	Sweet rig, take it easy going uphill towing with that thing. I had an 09, towing a rhino on a small trailer, coming out of the salton sea, and it kicked a rod at about 70mph uphill. Love the setup though, hate the 3.8l mini van motor

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