2013 RMAR Colorado Adventure Motorcycle 1000 - Page 9

Big_John · 02-14-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kingofZroad

I want to ride up from Montrose and meet you fellas one night!

Once it warms up and some snow melts, we can do our pre-riding and the route will be set....

kingofZroad · 02-15-2013, 06:26 PM

In the meantime... We still need more snow! (Even though I have cabin fever)

Big_John · 02-16-2013, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingofZroad

In the meantime... We still need more snow! (Even though I have cabin fever)

Yes we do need snow....a lot more. The last thing any of use wants is fire bans in the areas we love to ride, per what happened in northern NM in 2011 when they went to Stage 4.

In the mean time, we can dream of riding the high passes!!!!!

kingofZroad · 02-16-2013, 08:01 AM

I am going to go broke if riding season doesn't hurry up and get here! I've been bored and unable to resist farkling my new Tiger 800 XC in anticipation of summer adventures. Even the KTM 450 got new rubber and drive train!

Big_John · 02-17-2013, 01:32 PM

6 Ride Slots Available!!!!

email Big_John: john@rmariders.org

DirtRider.... · 02-17-2013, 04:23 PM

August won't get here soon enough!! This is my first cam1k and I'm looking forward to the adventure.

SteveO · 02-17-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_John

We have just sent out the instructions for the first responders to secure their spot. We will give them a little time. After a few weeks, if we still have spots, I will send out information to those that reply to this thread seeking information.

John

How much time do we have? I'm waiting for a tax return....since the wife isn't hardly working.....

Big_John · 02-18-2013, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveO

How much time do we have? I'm waiting for a tax return....since the wife isn't hardly working.....

Steve, send me an email.....I want to take these types of discussions offline.

John@rmariders.org

Thanks,

Big_John · 02-25-2013, 04:17 PM

Some late February eye candy.......

Blaise W · 03-02-2013, 06:44 PM

Bought a new spring for the rear shock on my TE630 as it is set up for light loads right now. Looks like I'll need to go up .4 Kg to get it right. New rubber sitting next to the bike for a warm day to make mounting easier. A Power Commander V is getting installed and tuned this month as I have a new FMF can. Going to Death Valley this month to break in the new tire. Bring on the CAM 1K, my first too.

Big_John · 03-03-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by blaisew

Bought a new spring for the rear shock on my TE630 as it is set up for light loads right now. Looks like I'll need to go up .4 Kg to get it right. New rubber sitting next to the bike for a warm day to make mounting easier. A Power Commander V is getting installed and tuned this month as I have a new FMF can. Going to Death Valley this month to break in the new tire. Bring on the CAM 1K, my first too.

Smart move to make. Stock enduros are designed for 175 rides and their gear.

I have a much heavier spring on the rear of my Honda XR.....and the front springs are the largest I could find, to support the 6.4 gallon Acerbis Desert Tank.

$250 of new springs are a great investment when converting your enduro or dual-sport to a burro packing, light adventure bike!!!

SteveO · 03-06-2013, 12:59 PM

payment has been made, I'm definitely "IN" and stoked about going on this trip. I've done solo camping trips around NM on the bike, and even raced 1k miles via Nevada - Colorado, but camping with a bunch of yahoos should be a real adventure!

Looking forward to this

Big_John · 03-07-2013, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveO

payment has been made, I'm definitely "IN" and stoked about going on this trip. I've done solo camping trips around NM on the bike, and even raced 1k miles via Nevada - Colorado, but camping with a bunch of yahoos should be a real adventure!

Looking forward to this

The ridng and the phenomenal country is a real big deal, but the comraderie is the best.

.......

DirtRider.... · 03-10-2013, 09:18 AM

! Is it August yet???

Big_John · 03-10-2013, 05:17 PM

As all the Year #1 Riders heard.....over and over again from me......make sure your bike is ready to go. Go through your bike, as if you are about to run the Baja 1000.

Ironically, I had the only bike failure. On day #6, I began to have the steering on my XR650R freeze up.....and it happened over a couple of big passes. Once we got to Fairplay, 'Bama John help we dive into the steering stem. We knew my riding was over when bearing parts fell out on the ground.

When I told this story to a fellow Big Red Pig rider, he opened up his steering stem and his bearings were completely dry and "by feel" (as with my bike), the steering seemed perfectly ok.

This weekend the boys and I dove into our bikes, checking all the bearings. I also check the valve clearances (and they were very tight) and added a new spark plug. Then there was the oil and filter change...etc, etc...

This is my first bit of encouragement to dive into your bikes and make sure you don't have a very disappointing experience as I did. This is a good time of the year to go through your bike!!!!!

......

02-17-2013, 01:32 PM	#125
Big_John ^OP www.rmariders.org Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Falcon, CO Oddometer: 2,618	6 Ride Slots Available!!!! email Big_John: john@rmariders.org __________________ John Lane - 2004 KTM 950 Adventure S, 2000 Honda XR650R Founder, Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders, a Colorado-based non-profit American Motorcycle Association Group, promoting Adventure Riding and supporting advocacy. Board of Directors: COHVCO, Supporter: TPA & NMOHVA Come join us for an amazing ride! www.rmariders.org

02-25-2013, 04:17 PM	#129
Big_John ^OP www.rmariders.org Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Falcon, CO Oddometer: 2,618	Some late February eye candy....... __________________ John Lane - 2004 KTM 950 Adventure S, 2000 Honda XR650R Founder, Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders, a Colorado-based non-profit American Motorcycle Association Group, promoting Adventure Riding and supporting advocacy. Board of Directors: COHVCO, Supporter: TPA & NMOHVA Come join us for an amazing ride! www.rmariders.org

03-06-2013, 12:59 PM	#132
SteveO Huh??? Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Land of Disenchantment Oddometer: 982	weee payment has been made, I'm definitely "IN" and stoked about going on this trip. I've done solo camping trips around NM on the bike, and even raced 1k miles via Nevada - Colorado, but camping with a bunch of yahoos should be a real adventure! Looking forward to this __________________ .................................................. .................................... NMOHVA.ORG - Help to keep your trails open! Life is a mist in the wind, here today and gone tomorrow; know who you are and where you are going after you pass through death's door.

03-10-2013, 05:17 PM	#135
Big_John ^OP www.rmariders.org Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Falcon, CO Oddometer: 2,618	As all the Year #1 Riders heard.....over and over again from me......make sure your bike is ready to go. Go through your bike, as if you are about to run the Baja 1000. Ironically, I had the only bike failure. On day #6, I began to have the steering on my XR650R freeze up.....and it happened over a couple of big passes. Once we got to Fairplay, 'Bama John help we dive into the steering stem. We knew my riding was over when bearing parts fell out on the ground. When I told this story to a fellow Big Red Pig rider, he opened up his steering stem and his bearings were completely dry and "by feel" (as with my bike), the steering seemed perfectly ok. This weekend the boys and I dove into our bikes, checking all the bearings. I also check the valve clearances (and they were very tight) and added a new spark plug. Then there was the oil and filter change...etc, etc... This is my first bit of encouragement to dive into your bikes and make sure you don't have a very disappointing experience as I did. This is a good time of the year to go through your bike!!!!! ...... __________________ John Lane - 2004 KTM 950 Adventure S, 2000 Honda XR650R Founder, Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders, a Colorado-based non-profit American Motorcycle Association Group, promoting Adventure Riding and supporting advocacy. Board of Directors: COHVCO, Supporter: TPA & NMOHVA Come join us for an amazing ride! www.rmariders.org

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02-15-2013, 06:26 PM	#122
kingofZroad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Montrose, CO Oddometer: 225	In the meantime... We still need more snow! (Even though I have cabin fever)

02-16-2013, 08:01 AM	#124
kingofZroad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Montrose, CO Oddometer: 225	I am going to go broke if riding season doesn't hurry up and get here! I've been bored and unable to resist farkling my new Tiger 800 XC in anticipation of summer adventures. Even the KTM 450 got new rubber and drive train!

02-17-2013, 04:23 PM	#126
DirtRider.... Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Southern California Oddometer: 263	August won't get here soon enough!! This is my first cam1k and I'm looking forward to the adventure.

03-02-2013, 06:44 PM	#130
Blaise W Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Oddometer: 422	Bought a new spring for the rear shock on my TE630 as it is set up for light loads right now. Looks like I'll need to go up .4 Kg to get it right. New rubber sitting next to the bike for a warm day to make mounting easier. A Power Commander V is getting installed and tuned this month as I have a new FMF can. Going to Death Valley this month to break in the new tire. Bring on the CAM 1K, my first too.

03-10-2013, 09:18 AM	#134
DirtRider.... Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Southern California Oddometer: 263	! Is it August yet???