Northern New England chatter... - Page 201

SixtyAte · 03-30-2012, 05:51 PM

Alright so here is a test run of me documenting the Class 6 roads in my area. I'm going to add a link to my Trimble for this trip. This was a decent ride (with one turn back), but should be started in Woodsville to Bath. You would start by going through the curvy narrows. If it is done that way it would be an awesome switch back uphill, through some pretty deep mud holes (which I easily drove around) down a steep loose muddy trail into a very pleasant stroll through the woods to the covered bridge and the Brick Store in Bath. You could take the rail trail either direction for many miles or continue into Landaff for some more Class 6 action.There is some decent potential for a twenty+ mile ride. If I can find a way to upload I will do some GoPro action with photos and other video.

http://http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/1588247

EvilClown · 03-31-2012, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drc42

How do those little 250s do fully loaded at that altitude? I am guessing you are up at least 12000 ft, possibly higher. I bet those little bikes are breathing hard up those roads! Looks like the view is well worth it

Hey, Doug!

As you say, the view is worth it. That is the one place from last year's trip we returned to and the one place the 250 Tornado struggles. In fact, at that elevation (~10,000ft) the Tornado becomes more of a just a light breeze.

Some serious clutch action to get it in it's power band if you stop. There are plenty of stops.

In it's defense, it did do it, though. Great little bikes for the kind of riding there. If you're there and doing high speed runs you've missed the point, IMO.

Back to reality now. Looks like I may have some cards to download and sift through. Curious if any of the GoPro stuff came out.

DirtViking · 03-31-2012, 04:48 AM

Hello everyone.

I wanted to introduce myself. I grew up in northern VT, NH and was actually born in ME. My family will be heading up to the Brighton area in a couple weeks. I'm interested in the road conditions up there. Understand it may be a bit muddy. I was hoping to get some trail riding in.

Quick question about the snow machine trails. Are they all open to bike riding? I've seen people riding quads on some of the trails, but haven't seen too many riding dirt bikes. Too wet?

I'd love to find some good trails in that area. Any suggestions?

Jon

EvilClown · 03-31-2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NHBill

What Crappy Scenery!! How do you stand it down there?!?!?

In goodol' form I had to try a 'stitch' shot...

Gives one a much better idea of just how much it sucked.

dirtyoffroad · 03-31-2012, 05:29 AM

where was that EC?

EvilClown · 03-31-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtyoffroad

where was that EC?

Between Alaska and Siberia,Costa Rica.

Zoom in here and have a look around.

EvilClown · 03-31-2012, 01:17 PM

The first few days, blasting through the water crossings is a bit of a novelty. A few days later, once you realize your feet are rotting off the ends of your legs because your boots won't dry out, you tend to change your strategy a bit.

baiku · 03-31-2012, 01:53 PM

500 slab miles yesterday to bring home a new toy. Original owner bought a 2009 leftover in May 2010. Never offroad, never down. Now to get it dirty.

He really rode the hell out it, no?

A big tip 'o the hat to Nice_Rumble for finding this primo bike. Thanks, Skip!

NHBill · 03-31-2012, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baiku

500 slab miles yesterday to bring home a new toy. Original owner bought a 2009 leftover in May 2010. Never offroad, never down. Now to get it dirty.

He really rode the hell out it, no?

A big tip 'o the hat to Nice_Rumble for finding this primo bike. Thanks, Skip!

Wow! Very Sweet!!

NHBill · 03-31-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilClown

Between Alaska and Siberia,Costa Rica.

Zoom in here and have a look around.

Between Alaska and Siberia... Now that's funny! How hot was it down there again?

Looks awesome, definitely movin up on the TDList. Just have to convince the wife now

drc42 · 03-31-2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baiku

500 slab miles yesterday to bring home a new toy. Original owner bought a 2009 leftover in May 2010. Never offroad, never down. Now to get it dirty.

He really rode the hell out it, no?

A big tip 'o the hat to Nice_Rumble for finding this primo bike. Thanks, Skip!

Nice

heard good things about the 250R.

EvilClown · 03-31-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baiku

500 slab miles yesterday to bring home a new toy. Original owner bought a 2009 leftover in May 2010. Never offroad, never down. Now to get it dirty.

He really rode the hell out it, no?

A big tip 'o the hat to Nice_Rumble for finding this primo bike. Thanks, Skip!

Think yer gonna like that bike, Art.

baiku · 03-31-2012, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilClown

Think yer gonna like that bike, Art.

Yup. (If I ever learn to ride dirt.

)

Kapstap · 04-03-2012, 06:33 AM

The Broad St. Rotary

reached up and bit me. 3/4s of the way around and my shiny R1200GS is laying on my left leg sliding toward the curb and the left side case if flipping through the air. Side case mount broke off, cylinder head cover and spark plug cover all scraped up. Worst of all the side stand took a lot of the hit and the switch was busted open.
Got it home sputtering but it won't run when you put it in gear. Replaced the switch. Still no joy. Sent it off to Second Wind for the 6000 mile service and to fix the interlock. I want my bike back.

1 Wheel Drive · 04-03-2012, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baiku

500 slab miles yesterday to bring home a new toy. Original owner bought a 2009 leftover in May 2010. Never offroad, never down. Now to get it dirty.

A big tip 'o the hat to Nice_Rumble for finding this primo bike. Thanks, Skip!

Kule!! Looks kinda like mine, but yours is a lot nicer. I just picked mine up w/ 3k miles a couple months ago. If you and Skip are doing any local dirty training rides you'll have to ping me (I know Skip from his FJRForum days)

03-30-2012, 05:51 PM	#3001
SixtyAte Daily Dirt Commuter Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Landaff NH Oddometer: 84	Class 6 road test run Alright so here is a test run of me documenting the Class 6 roads in my area. I'm going to add a link to my Trimble for this trip. This was a decent ride (with one turn back), but should be started in Woodsville to Bath. You would start by going through the curvy narrows. If it is done that way it would be an awesome switch back uphill, through some pretty deep mud holes (which I easily drove around) down a steep loose muddy trail into a very pleasant stroll through the woods to the covered bridge and the Brick Store in Bath. You could take the rail trail either direction for many miles or continue into Landaff for some more Class 6 action.There is some decent potential for a twenty+ mile ride. If I can find a way to upload I will do some GoPro action with photos and other video. http://http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/1588247

03-31-2012, 04:48 AM	#3003
DirtViking Harescrambler Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Oddometer: 234	Hello Hello everyone. I wanted to introduce myself. I grew up in northern VT, NH and was actually born in ME. My family will be heading up to the Brighton area in a couple weeks. I'm interested in the road conditions up there. Understand it may be a bit muddy. I was hoping to get some trail riding in. Quick question about the snow machine trails. Are they all open to bike riding? I've seen people riding quads on some of the trails, but haven't seen too many riding dirt bikes. Too wet? I'd love to find some good trails in that area. Any suggestions? Jon __________________ 2011 1200 GSA 2012 WR450F 2004 KDX-220R

03-31-2012, 05:29 AM	#3005
dirtyoffroad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: merrimack,N.H. Oddometer: 437	where was that EC? __________________ 09 Husaberg FE 570 07 Honda XR 650R 11 BMW R1200GSA

03-31-2012, 01:17 PM	#3007
EvilClown Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,465	The first few days, blasting through the water crossings is a bit of a novelty. A few days later, once you realize your feet are rotting off the ends of your legs because your boots won't dry out, you tend to change your strategy a bit. __________________ These are our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

03-31-2012, 01:53 PM	#3008
baiku ^OP Maniacal Engineer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Souhegan West Oddometer: 1,115	Christmas in March 500 slab miles yesterday to bring home a new toy. Original owner bought a 2009 leftover in May 2010. Never offroad, never down. Now to get it dirty. He really rode the hell out it, no? A big tip 'o the hat to Nice_Rumble for finding this primo bike. Thanks, Skip! __________________ '09 WR250R, '09 DL650, '07 Ural Patrol, '72 R75/5

04-03-2012, 06:33 AM	#3014
Kapstap Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Nashua Oddometer: 48	Stupid stupid Rotary The Broad St. Rotary reached up and bit me. 3/4s of the way around and my shiny R1200GS is laying on my left leg sliding toward the curb and the left side case if flipping through the air. Side case mount broke off, cylinder head cover and spark plug cover all scraped up. Worst of all the side stand took a lot of the hit and the switch was busted open. Got it home sputtering but it won't run when you put it in gear. Replaced the switch. Still no joy. Sent it off to Second Wind for the 6000 mile service and to fix the interlock. I want my bike back.

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