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bogieboy · 02-06-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by STANIMAL

Bong has easy riding , but you need to call them in advance to make sure they are open . Leaf River is.......well..........Leaf River IL. Twice a year there is a ride that the Forest City riders put on , might be challenging for a newbie , but worth a try .

http://www.forestcityriders.com/

well i guess i should be more specific.... i am new to riding with and engine between my legs.....LOL i just retired this frame this past fall with almost 15,000 miles on it

and then got this off ebay and built it up from a bare frame....

funniest part is my MTB fork has more travel than my ke100 by 10 mm...those drop offs are 150mm, ke fork is only 140...LOL

2whlrcr · 02-06-2013, 05:49 PM

My new one. Hasn't seen the dirt yet, much like Moose's bikes.

bogieboy · 02-06-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2whlrcr

My new one. Hasn't seen the dirt yet, much like Moose's bikes.

very nice,.,,, that a 100mm fork on there? seems to be what most folks run around here... i got a heck of a good deal on the 150 on ebay last fall (like $80 for a marzocchi air fork...LOL) which is why i didnt get a 100.....

i also have a 7mm rise bar (bontrager RL) waiting to go on once my stem comes in, going shorter stem and shorter rise bar, with a longer bar length....

2whlrcr · 02-07-2013, 05:15 AM

100mm seems to be the norm from the OEM's on hardtails. I used to have an 80mm on a race hardtail and that was fine. I don't like a bunch of travel anyway, as I'm pedaling uphill as much as going downhill.

bogieboy · 02-07-2013, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 2whlrcr

100mm seems to be the norm from the OEM's on hardtails. I used to have an 80mm on a race hardtail and that was fine. I don't like a bunch of travel anyway, as I'm pedaling uphill as much as going downhill.

Yeah thats true.... I probably woulda gone 120 on the hardtail.... But even with the 150 on my full suspension, thing climbs like a mountain goat.....LOL

andrewgore · 02-07-2013, 04:12 PM

Have fun in the snow.

Andrew Gore

2whlrcr · 02-07-2013, 04:41 PM

Dang, we missed out this time. Mostly rain which was melting what snow we had.

Skinner · 02-07-2013, 04:58 PM

Nope, over 6 inches here!

Keithert · 02-07-2013, 05:05 PM

Had some fun on the "new" XT.

bogieboy · 02-07-2013, 06:38 PM

didnt get any pics, but i had a similar experience tonight in the start of some snow.... was rain till about 7:30, then switched to snow.... and i was working on getting my old 75 kawasaki 250 up and running.... still needs some timing adjustments,(small thing compared to fixing the forks and unsticking or rebuilding the clutch) but its got a real strong bottom end..... took it for a spin around the property, got muddy and snowy all in one....LOL

prof-fate · 02-07-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Keithert

Had some fun on the "new" XT.

Way cool. Was thinking of taking mine (XT250) out , but got home after dark. Was it hard to clean out afterward?
jm

Keithert · 02-08-2013, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by prof-fate

Way cool. Was thinking of taking mine (XT250) out , but got home after dark. Was it hard to clean out afterward?
jm

No, it was just a little wet. I should get some chain lube for it though. I haven't had a chain drive bike in 15 years.

What part of the area are you from? What year XT? I wonder if the new fuel injected XT is as cold blooded.

Moose Dog · 02-08-2013, 04:06 AM

Jebus 2 wheelies, you sure opened the homo flood gate with your bicycle posts, hope your proud of yourself.

andrewgore · 02-08-2013, 05:20 AM

Attempted to test the autoclutch in the driveway\yard last night. That did not work so well. There may be a missing line of grass in the front yard.

Andrew

2whlrcr · 02-08-2013, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose Dog

Jebus 2 wheelies, you sure opened the homo flood gate with your bicycle posts, hope your proud of yourself.

You're right, it brought you out.

02-07-2013, 04:12 PM	#7776
andrewgore Team MGH Joined: May 2008 Location: NW Suburbs, IL Oddometer: 2,495	Have fun in the snow. Andrew Gore __________________ Andrew Gore Three R Plastics Economy Cycle Stop Dropping your Helmet with Helmet-Hook I use Carbon Fiber Brake Rotors. Do you? Kettle Cycles

02-07-2013, 04:58 PM	#7778
Skinner Mr.KTM Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Lake county Il Oddometer: 5,085	Nope, over 6 inches here! __________________ You might be an ADVRider if: You recognize your friends by the sound of their mufflers. http://www.meetup.com/Chicagoland-Du...torcycle-Club/

02-07-2013, 05:05 PM	#7779
Keithert Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2013 Oddometer: 162	Had some fun on the "new" XT. __________________ 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 2005 Yamaha XT225

02-08-2013, 04:06 AM	#7783
Moose Dog Trouble maker Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Land of the Lincoln Oddometer: 1,984	Jebus 2 wheelies, you sure opened the homo flood gate with your bicycle posts, hope your proud of yourself. __________________ Aztalan Cycle Club member Forest City Riders club member

02-08-2013, 05:20 AM	#7784
andrewgore Team MGH Joined: May 2008 Location: NW Suburbs, IL Oddometer: 2,495	Attempted to test the autoclutch in the driveway\yard last night. That did not work so well. There may be a missing line of grass in the front yard. Andrew __________________ Andrew Gore Three R Plastics Economy Cycle Stop Dropping your Helmet with Helmet-Hook I use Carbon Fiber Brake Rotors. Do you? Kettle Cycles

02-06-2013, 05:49 PM	#7772
2whlrcr gooligan Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Oddometer: 4,314	My new one. Hasn't seen the dirt yet, much like Moose's bikes.

02-07-2013, 05:15 AM	#7774
2whlrcr gooligan Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Oddometer: 4,314	100mm seems to be the norm from the OEM's on hardtails. I used to have an 80mm on a race hardtail and that was fine. I don't like a bunch of travel anyway, as I'm pedaling uphill as much as going downhill.

02-07-2013, 04:41 PM	#7777
2whlrcr gooligan Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Oddometer: 4,314	Dang, we missed out this time. Mostly rain which was melting what snow we had.

02-07-2013, 06:38 PM	#7780
bogieboy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2013 Location: chicago IL Oddometer: 455	didnt get any pics, but i had a similar experience tonight in the start of some snow.... was rain till about 7:30, then switched to snow.... and i was working on getting my old 75 kawasaki 250 up and running.... still needs some timing adjustments,(small thing compared to fixing the forks and unsticking or rebuilding the clutch) but its got a real strong bottom end..... took it for a spin around the property, got muddy and snowy all in one....LOL

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