TugHill / Adirondacks ride - Page 108

AdvRich · 03-01-2013, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichBeBe

OK, I was going to make a call, but maybe you guys could tell me. How deep might the snow be around Schroon Lake? Thinking of going up in two weekends but the road to the trailer isn't plowed and I would be in a Forester, so too deep and it isn't going anywhere.

I've still got snow here in Corinth, but its melting off... should all be gone with the warmth forecasted for this week...

AdvRich · 03-01-2013, 05:08 AM

Days are longer, sun is higher, temps are milder....

Got out for a 3 hour 100 miler the other day for some fun, errands and Adk tag. Good times! A bit surreal looking at ice fisherman looking at me as I rode by. Several big thumbs up from drivers too.
I'm gonna start digging into the bikes now though and its supposed to be easy 40's this week

If the salt gets a good wash away rain I may take out the TDM for a spin though.

koyote · 03-01-2013, 01:13 PM

There is light at the end if the great white tunnel!

XT_Driftwood · 03-06-2013, 05:46 PM

As anyone who had the misfortune of riding behind me last year knows, the old XT has been burning more oil than fuel lately. It also had a tendency to, for lack of a better term, get stuck in gear. The clutch worked fine but the top of my foot would get bruised trying to get her to shift from first to second. My gut has been telling me that this problem probably wouldn't remedy itself and might even get a whole lot worse.

So, as the only rider in upstate NY who can't afford a KLR, I had a tough decision to make. Tear it down and give it a proper rebuild, which would cost way more than the bike was worth, or look around for a decent but cheap replacement engine, which would also cost more than the bike is worth but maybe not as much. I decided to go with option B. Here's what I ended up with:

The seller said it runs, comes from a low-mileage bike, doesn't leak or smoke, has good compression, and shifts fine. It does have good compression; the jury's still out on the rest. It took a beating in shipping, ripped the carb right off the intake, but i planned on putting my carb and boots on it anyway because I know they're properly sorted. I'll probably put my stator on it too, for the same reason. Should have it all changed over this weekend.

So prepare to tighten your chin straps, all you KLR riding Tug Hillers, or your jaws will drop to your tankbags at the sight of this awesome rip-snorting reborn XT flying about the hill!

See, you'll actually be able to see it now, instead of a cloud of smoke that may or may not be hiding a bike in the middle.

Chuckracer · 03-06-2013, 06:47 PM

James Bond wept...

koyote · 03-07-2013, 07:46 AM

Nice!

XT_Driftwood · 03-07-2013, 08:14 AM

Oh yeah.

I think it gave the poor Fedex guy a hernia though.

Did you ever get your tigger fixed?

koyote · 03-07-2013, 02:55 PM

No its still in hibernation. We sold our house in Adams and I'm scrambling to find a place to call home. Didn't anticipate selling so fast so I'm in oh shit mode.

XT_Driftwood · 03-07-2013, 04:54 PM

Wow, that's kind of big news. Are you planning on staying in the area or heading south to join the socks & sandals crowd?

As far as the bike goes, you probably have a solid month before riding season really arrives anyway. I wish it weren't so, but I don't think mother nature has given up yet. She's just resting.

Chuckracer · 03-07-2013, 06:53 PM

And that's the good news!

Kevin, can I/we do anything to help?

XT_Driftwood · 03-08-2013, 05:44 AM

Kevin,

I have a full size pickup and an enclosed trailer and I'm more than willing to help you move anything.

You probably don't want to let me near anything fragile or valuable but if you have to move cement blocks or the like, I'm your guy.

koyote · 03-08-2013, 07:16 AM

Thanks a lot guys I appreciate it. Actually my daughter bought the house and we vacated so they could remodel. Stuff's all in storage and I was able to keep the bikes in my/their garage til spring. Its amazing how much junk you accumulate in 20 years!

I tried to make a case for margaritaville but looks like I'm staying in the area, probably near the lake.

XT_Driftwood · 03-08-2013, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koyote

I'm staying in the area, probably near the lake.

Very cool!

Though I predict an ad in the FM around July or so...

WTT- gently used '08 KLR for Jet Ski

Also, the first annual Tug Hill/ADK picnic/kegger will be at your place.

thinker · 03-11-2013, 02:22 PM

Just got my bike back together and can't wait to start taggin !!

Here's a pic of the Anakee III's if anyone is interested, it's a 90/10 tire.

Here's my bike all cleaned up

David R · 03-11-2013, 03:29 PM

Good to hear from you Thinker.

I'm thinking route 30 end to end. Its 300 miles.

David

03-01-2013, 05:08 AM	#1607
AdvRich Parallel Reality Joined: Dec 2006 Location: The 'dacks Oddometer: 728	March! Days are longer, sun is higher, temps are milder.... Got out for a 3 hour 100 miler the other day for some fun, errands and Adk tag. Good times! A bit surreal looking at ice fisherman looking at me as I rode by. Several big thumbs up from drivers too. I'm gonna start digging into the bikes now though and its supposed to be easy 40's this week If the salt gets a good wash away rain I may take out the TDM for a spin though. __________________ FS: Here & Here

03-01-2013, 01:13 PM	#1608
koyote ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Northern New York Oddometer: 491	There is light at the end if the great white tunnel! __________________ 02 Triumph Tiger 955i 08 KLR650 03 CR125R

03-06-2013, 05:46 PM	#1609
XT_Driftwood Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Oddometer: 352	New(ish) Lump As anyone who had the misfortune of riding behind me last year knows, the old XT has been burning more oil than fuel lately. It also had a tendency to, for lack of a better term, get stuck in gear. The clutch worked fine but the top of my foot would get bruised trying to get her to shift from first to second. My gut has been telling me that this problem probably wouldn't remedy itself and might even get a whole lot worse. So, as the only rider in upstate NY who can't afford a KLR, I had a tough decision to make. Tear it down and give it a proper rebuild, which would cost way more than the bike was worth, or look around for a decent but cheap replacement engine, which would also cost more than the bike is worth but maybe not as much. I decided to go with option B. Here's what I ended up with: The seller said it runs, comes from a low-mileage bike, doesn't leak or smoke, has good compression, and shifts fine. It does have good compression; the jury's still out on the rest. It took a beating in shipping, ripped the carb right off the intake, but i planned on putting my carb and boots on it anyway because I know they're properly sorted. I'll probably put my stator on it too, for the same reason. Should have it all changed over this weekend. So prepare to tighten your chin straps, all you KLR riding Tug Hillers, or your jaws will drop to your tankbags at the sight of this awesome rip-snorting reborn XT flying about the hill! See, you'll actually be able to see it now, instead of a cloud of smoke that may or may not be hiding a bike in the middle. __________________ '83 XT550 - the bane of my existence '85 GPz 750 Turbo '01 Harley T-Sport

03-06-2013, 06:47 PM	#1610
Chuckracer More Ride, Less Google Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Lowville, NY Oddometer: 5,788	James Bond wept... __________________ 2003 Kawasaki KLR650 "Reality" 1993 Ducati 900SS "L'evento"

03-07-2013, 07:46 AM	#1611
koyote ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Northern New York Oddometer: 491	Nice! __________________ 02 Triumph Tiger 955i 08 KLR650 03 CR125R

03-07-2013, 08:14 AM	#1612
XT_Driftwood Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Oddometer: 352	Oh yeah. I think it gave the poor Fedex guy a hernia though. Did you ever get your tigger fixed? __________________ '83 XT550 - the bane of my existence '85 GPz 750 Turbo '01 Harley T-Sport

03-07-2013, 02:55 PM	#1613
koyote ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Northern New York Oddometer: 491	No its still in hibernation. We sold our house in Adams and I'm scrambling to find a place to call home. Didn't anticipate selling so fast so I'm in oh shit mode. __________________ 02 Triumph Tiger 955i 08 KLR650 03 CR125R

03-07-2013, 04:54 PM	#1614
XT_Driftwood Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Oddometer: 352	Wow, that's kind of big news. Are you planning on staying in the area or heading south to join the socks & sandals crowd? As far as the bike goes, you probably have a solid month before riding season really arrives anyway. I wish it weren't so, but I don't think mother nature has given up yet. She's just resting. __________________ '83 XT550 - the bane of my existence '85 GPz 750 Turbo '01 Harley T-Sport

03-07-2013, 06:53 PM	#1615
Chuckracer More Ride, Less Google Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Lowville, NY Oddometer: 5,788	And that's the good news! Kevin, can I/we do anything to help? __________________ 2003 Kawasaki KLR650 "Reality" 1993 Ducati 900SS "L'evento"

03-08-2013, 05:44 AM	#1616
XT_Driftwood Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Oddometer: 352	Kevin, I have a full size pickup and an enclosed trailer and I'm more than willing to help you move anything. You probably don't want to let me near anything fragile or valuable but if you have to move cement blocks or the like, I'm your guy. __________________ '83 XT550 - the bane of my existence '85 GPz 750 Turbo '01 Harley T-Sport

03-08-2013, 07:16 AM	#1617
koyote ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Northern New York Oddometer: 491	Thanks a lot guys I appreciate it. Actually my daughter bought the house and we vacated so they could remodel. Stuff's all in storage and I was able to keep the bikes in my/their garage til spring. Its amazing how much junk you accumulate in 20 years! I tried to make a case for margaritaville but looks like I'm staying in the area, probably near the lake. __________________ 02 Triumph Tiger 955i 08 KLR650 03 CR125R

03-11-2013, 02:22 PM	#1619
thinker Simple is Better Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Fulton, NY Oddometer: 252	Ready to Rock and Roll Just got my bike back together and can't wait to start taggin !! Here's a pic of the Anakee III's if anyone is interested, it's a 90/10 tire. Here's my bike all cleaned up __________________ ---'10'F800GS---

03-11-2013, 03:29 PM	#1620
David R I been called a Nut Job.. Joined: Oct 2009 Location: In Da Swamps of WNY Oddometer: 1,850	Good to hear from you Thinker. I'm thinking route 30 end to end. Its 300 miles. David __________________ 2012 R1200R ! 2000 R1100RT (retired), 1976 R75/6, 11 Versys There is a seat for everyone.

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