My trip to the Stella 2011

Discussion in 'Europe' started by ChubbyThumper, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. ChubbyThumper

    ChubbyThumper Been here awhile

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  2. MikJogg

    MikJogg Weekend Adventurer

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    I like it :clap
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  3. AfricaWim

    AfricaWim Grumpy

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    Wow, that last picture is awesome...:clap
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  4. Beer

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    Great write up and superb pics Chubby!

    I'm looking forward to going back later this year......
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  5. spikerjack 46

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    Nice write up Terry.

    Heading to Chamonix and beyond on the 28th.

    Can't wait.
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  6. Tarka

    Tarka Strangely strange. Oddly normal.

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    It is indeed a super Ride Report....the photos are awesome.

    I`m sure we passed each other at least once but I can`t believe that Buckles wouldn`t have grabbed my attention if we did.

    Now that I`ve said these nice things,and by way of a thinly veiled hijack, here`s the link to my Ural trip to the Stella with my girlfriend. :evil :evil

    http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703814

    :D :D
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  7. Louisdut

    Louisdut Been here awhile

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    Great stuff Terry :thumb

    Love the pictures, the big KTM looks like one of the best bikes for that trip :D

    Hope to catch you on the trails again

    Louis
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  8. ChubbyThumper

    ChubbyThumper Been here awhile

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    Cheers Jed, off to see the young fella again?
    Tarka and Louis thanks for the comments. I loved the 950 engine but my arse did suffer with the lowered Gel seat. It never seemed so bad at home but then I don't do 400ml plus days around here. The 35C heat may have played a part also. I have fitted freeway pegs which are removable and let you share the love round different parts of the butt. Great job, I'm delighted with them. The only things I had to do to the bike were fit a replacement dip bulb before Switzerland and tighten the chain which was brand new before leaving. I did lube the chain the day before Stella and that was probably a mistake when you see the amount of dust there is. Now for a full service, she doesn't need it, she deserves it!

    T
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