Olive-Drab Al Clears Moody...

Wudscrasher · 08-09-2009, 08:52 PM

OK, last weekend, I met Jet123, DPsmith, TST4Ever and od_al and we rode Moody, et al...well, Al didn't make it up Moody and turned around. So, today, Al got back on his horse and was determined to make it up. He succeeded, and pushed his own personal limits. Moody, White Pine, OFR cleared. Great job today, Al!

Staging at Moody. Al with his Canadian Tuxedo (he had a chest-protector underneath)

Coming up to the Crux. Al picked the perfect line, and his confidence level soared! Even after dropping the DRZ a few times, he stuck with it. Good Determinatin' to ya, Al!

Al in his Canadian-Protected-Tuxedo

Hangin' on Moody. FYYFFs

Dancin' and havin' fun!

Moody Overlook:

"What's up, Al?"

"I cleared Moody!"

"Sweet!"

Al: "I'm finally having a good time on dirt!"

Obligatory "Salute" from Al (I love the reflection in my sunglasses, BTW):

Sweet singletrack...now with more rocks!

Where's Waldo...err...Al?

I wasn't aware you could start a DRZ400 with your hand. That is a feat impossible to do with my playzNXR400...Al, too kewl...

Ahhhh...OFR:

"Hey, Al! Go ride up ahead, and I'll get a photo of you...ummm...almost crashing!" (To be honest, Al had to pull me out of a compromising situation as well, but, he didn't have a camera, so it never happened

)

It was great to see a dirt-n00b conquer his previous failure

I'm glad I could help another rider gain confidence, and learn skills for his future endeavors. Al, ya did great today, man.

--C.J.

od al · 08-09-2009, 09:37 PM

Thanks for the help today. 'Specially with that whole pick up the bike routine. Was great riding with you and a major boost for my confidence. But seriously the yellow monster is a DR350 not a DRZ400 and nobody told me that level thingy on the side was a KICKSTARTER this whole time I thought it was a hand starter

Who knew???? By the way.....why is it that in all of your pics I look sofa king stoned?

Wudscrasher · 08-09-2009, 10:34 PM

That was a 350? PrairieRider rides the pizz out of one of those. You need to teach her how to "Hand-Start" one of those! That was impressive!

"By the way.....why is it that in all of your pics I look sofa king stoned?"

We all look like that. It's the "WTF???" look we all get after a while....Exhaustion coupled with the simple desire to end the pain. Get used to it.

"They're nihilists, Donny, nothing to be afraid of.... "

Apologies to "The Dude..." and all...it's OK, just rub some stank on it...

PrairieRider · 08-09-2009, 10:41 PM

Good job, Al!!!

I did my first loop out on Thursday night trying to get up Moody for my first time. I was on a '98 DR350 dirt model. Bike was fine and so was I except for a bum bruise. Conditions were a bit wet and my brain was elsewhere, so Hell took it up the step and I continued on from there.

Hope I can do as good a job as you next time up!

Hand start?!

od al · 08-09-2009, 10:48 PM

Tell ya what... I'll give hand start demos to all who show up at The Dude Abides party. How's that hmmmm????

PrairieRider · 08-09-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by od al

Tell ya what... I'll give hand start demos to all who show up at The Dude Abides party. How's that hmmmm????

I'll be there! So...lemme get this straight...you're gonna teach me how to give my bike a hand job?

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Wudscrasher · 08-09-2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by od al

Tell ya what... I'll give hand start demos to all who show up at The Dude Abides party. How's that hmmmm????

Ya...seriously...that was messed-up....and I'm jealous you can't do that with an XR...

"Screw you guys! I'm outta Here!"

Wudscrasher · 08-09-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrairieRider

I'll be there! So...lemme get this straight...you're gonna teach me how to give my bike a hand job?

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Oh, My! No comment...

od al · 08-09-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrairieRider

I'll be there! So...lemme get this straight...you're gonna teach me how to give my bike a hand job?

(sorry, couldn't resist)

As long as Hell doesn't get mad yeah I'll show ya how to

your bike.

Wudscrasher · 08-09-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by od al

Yup I'm gonna show ya how to

your bike.

Copy. Paste. New sig!

Wudscrasher · 08-09-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by od al

As long as Hell doesn't get mad yeah I'll show ya how to

your bike.

If he ain't shot my roommate yet, yer good....

If'n my roommate gets shot...yer on yer own....

od al · 08-09-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wudscrasher

Copy. Paste. New sig!

So glad I could help

toddler · 08-10-2009, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrairieRider

I'll be there! So...lemme get this straight...you're gonna teach me how to give my bike a hand job?

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Paula,

If you succeed is starting that bike with your hand, Jeff is going to have a lot more competition

HellSickle · 08-10-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wudscrasher

From the first couple of pictures, I think I figured out why Al was having such difficulty riding Moody. He should try it with his eyes open.

In the "hand-job" picture, I have no idea where you guys were.

If I might make a suggestion, Al should have gone straight, over the big flat rocks between the trees to the left of this frame. Dropping down thru the muddy rut with tree roots is much more difficult. Just say'n.

TheDudeAbides · 08-10-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellSickle

If I might make a suggestion, Al should have gone straight, over the big flat rocks between the trees to the left of this frame. Dropping down thru the muddy rut with tree roots is much more difficult. Just say'n.

That's EXACTLY the spot I was trying to describe to you the other night at Steak Out Jeff. There's a real high line to be taken to the right (well, left in this picture), there's sort of a middle line, then there's this lower line which Al (and (allegedly) myself) have gotten sucked into before. Upper right hand line for me nest time. Assuming I knew where this "trail" is anyways.

08-09-2009, 08:52 PM	#1
Wudscrasher ^OP Stand-Up Philosopher Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Oddometer: 3,512	Olive-Drab Al Clears Moody... OK, last weekend, I met Jet123, DPsmith, TST4Ever and od_al and we rode Moody, et al...well, Al didn't make it up Moody and turned around. So, today, Al got back on his horse and was determined to make it up. He succeeded, and pushed his own personal limits. Moody, White Pine, OFR cleared. Great job today, Al! Staging at Moody. Al with his Canadian Tuxedo (he had a chest-protector underneath) Coming up to the Crux. Al picked the perfect line, and his confidence level soared! Even after dropping the DRZ a few times, he stuck with it. Good Determinatin' to ya, Al! Al in his Canadian-Protected-Tuxedo Hangin' on Moody. FYYFFs Dancin' and havin' fun! Moody Overlook: "What's up, Al?" "I cleared Moody!" "Sweet!" Al: "I'm finally having a good time on dirt!" Obligatory "Salute" from Al (I love the reflection in my sunglasses, BTW): Sweet singletrack...now with more rocks! Where's Waldo...err...Al? I wasn't aware you could start a DRZ400 with your hand. That is a feat impossible to do with my playzNXR400...Al, too kewl... Ahhhh...OFR: "Hey, Al! Go ride up ahead, and I'll get a photo of you...ummm...almost crashing!" (To be honest, Al had to pull me out of a compromising situation as well, but, he didn't have a camera, so it never happened ) It was great to see a dirt-n00b conquer his previous failure I'm glad I could help another rider gain confidence, and learn skills for his future endeavors. Al, ya did great today, man. --C.J. __________________ "An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." -- Gilbert K. Chesterton '00 KXDX 220 '94 DR 350SER

08-09-2009, 09:37 PM	#2
od al Just aint right Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere 'tween Heaven & Hell Oddometer: 227	DRZ400????????wtf man????? Thanks for the help today. 'Specially with that whole pick up the bike routine. Was great riding with you and a major boost for my confidence. But seriously the yellow monster is a DR350 not a DRZ400 and nobody told me that level thingy on the side was a KICKSTARTER this whole time I thought it was a hand starter Who knew???? By the way.....why is it that in all of your pics I look sofa king stoned? __________________ Just cuz I aint right don't mean I'm wrong od al screwed with this post 08-09-2009 at 10:07 PM

08-09-2009, 10:34 PM	#3
Wudscrasher ^OP Stand-Up Philosopher Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Oddometer: 3,512	That was a 350? PrairieRider rides the pizz out of one of those. You need to teach her how to "Hand-Start" one of those! That was impressive! "By the way.....why is it that in all of your pics I look sofa king stoned?" We all look like that. It's the "WTF???" look we all get after a while....Exhaustion coupled with the simple desire to end the pain. Get used to it. "They're nihilists, Donny, nothing to be afraid of.... " Apologies to "The Dude..." and all...it's OK, just rub some stank on it... __________________ "An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." -- Gilbert K. Chesterton '00 KXDX 220 '94 DR 350SER Wudscrasher screwed with this post 08-09-2009 at 10:44 PM

08-09-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
PrairieRider Gearing down for Hell Joined: Jun 2008 Location: As near Hell as I can get Oddometer: 3,754	Good job, Al!!! I did my first loop out on Thursday night trying to get up Moody for my first time. I was on a '98 DR350 dirt model. Bike was fine and so was I except for a bum bruise. Conditions were a bit wet and my brain was elsewhere, so Hell took it up the step and I continued on from there. Hope I can do as good a job as you next time up! Hand start?! __________________ 2007 KLR650 1999 DR350SEX 2003 CRF230F 1994 Beta Techno 250 Striving to do better.

08-09-2009, 10:48 PM	#5
od al Just aint right Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere 'tween Heaven & Hell Oddometer: 227	Tell ya what... I'll give hand start demos to all who show up at The Dude Abides party. How's that hmmmm???? __________________ Just cuz I aint right don't mean I'm wrong

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