I Want To Do DAKAR (The Right Way) - Page 7

skibum69 · 03-09-2012, 05:37 AM

I'm out, work schedule has bumped my moto time once again.

Nom de Guerre · 03-10-2012, 07:40 AM

I just started up on the new season of the show I shoot, and as I suspected, I am completely slammed schedule wise. I wish I could attend, but it's not in the cards for me this time.

I'll be following along here though. All the best to those who can attend, and to Jimmy. Have fun guys (and gals)!

Wild Man · 03-10-2012, 01:39 PM

I'm out too. Traveling overseas the first week of May and don't return until Tuesday morning the 8th. Damn.

Sorry I'll miss it as I've got the bike and the required Nav set-up to participate. I know it's hard to "herd the cats" trying to meet everyone' schedule as well as your own availability Jimmy. Thanks for putting this on and I'll keep watching for the next iteration.

Stagehand · 03-10-2012, 03:56 PM

sorry I'll miss you, Bert.

NExt one!

Mr Head · 03-10-2012, 08:50 PM

I want to do the "Fun" part on my big fat old bike. I just need to figure out if I can take the time away from work.

I really need some dirt again. IT has been way too long.

Bluebull2007 · 03-12-2012, 08:47 PM

I'm also unable to make it but hopefully the next one. Please keep up posted.

To those who are going - you lucky SOBs enjoy it.

skibum69 · 03-13-2012, 06:56 AM

Hi Neil, you should come join us for the Roaming rally or come up to my place for mine Labour Day. Not much navigation but still entertaining.

Bluebull2007 · 03-13-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skibum69

Hi Neil, you should come join us for the Roaming rally or come up to my place for mine Labour Day. Not much navigation but still entertaining.

Sounds cool but I will be in South Africa in early May.

I'm doing the Amageza rally on the 29-30 April.

A lil birdie told me there might be something happening up near Toronto in June or July...

skibum69 · 03-13-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebull2007

Sounds cool but I will be in South Africa in early May.

I'm doing the Amageza rally on the 29-30 April.

A lil birdie told me there might be something happening up near Toronto in June or July...

Fun for you, there is another one day event that's navigation, I'm looking at it but I don't know if it's in the cards. Besides, teams fill up fast and I'm not sure I could get on one?

Stagehand · 03-22-2012, 11:05 AM

Committed. FLight, hotel rental car. Worst case, I'll be in Vegas for three days> Whats the worst that could happen?

Just throw me some tulips to the start line. I'll bring coffee!

J Lewis · 03-23-2012, 12:02 PM

Jason,

It is 100% on. You will be trained.

I'm pretty sure some others have comitted as well, I will check with Heather on the actual sign ups recieved.

skibum69 · 03-24-2012, 08:36 AM

jealous!

Erndog · 03-24-2012, 10:54 AM

Wow! Great idea Jimmy! I wish I could attend. Seriously would consider attending if you do this again latter this year or next year. Gotta finish the XRR duallyism first... :)

Mr Head · 03-24-2012, 02:16 PM

I've been smelling hot gear oil and finally located the culprit. The input seal on the Adventure is leaking.

This one was installed back at 97,000 miles. Now, at 181,000 it's time for another. I'll be checking the bearings as long as I'm there.
This means the money I was going to use to buy tires goes to buy transmission parts. Maybe a clutch as long as I'm in there as it is the same age as the seal.
Oh, well another time.

skibum69 · 04-05-2012, 06:52 PM

Just thought I'd throw it out here that I have a full MECA Systems rally kit with only 10 days of riding and no racing on it from my 525 if anyone is looking to build up a Dakar style rally bike, obviously it won't go for the Dakar but a 525 or 530 is doable for any other rally out there. PM me if you want more info.

03-09-2012, 05:37 AM	#91
skibum69 slave to gravity Joined: May 2006 Location: Newfoundland Oddometer: 4,456	I'm out, work schedule has bumped my moto time once again. __________________ Riff Raff 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Skibum Soiree 2012 Skibum Soiree 2011skibum soiree '10 RIP ITsteve, ride in peace my friend save $5 on a new smugmug account, use this coupon7frrnSRiTt9Fk

03-10-2012, 07:40 AM	#92
Nom de Guerre Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Pasadena, CA Oddometer: 2,034	I just started up on the new season of the show I shoot, and as I suspected, I am completely slammed schedule wise. I wish I could attend, but it's not in the cards for me this time. I'll be following along here though. All the best to those who can attend, and to Jimmy. Have fun guys (and gals)! __________________

03-10-2012, 01:39 PM	#93
Wild Man Escape Artist Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Manitou Springs, CO Oddometer: 1,470	I'm out too. Traveling overseas the first week of May and don't return until Tuesday morning the 8th. Damn. Sorry I'll miss it as I've got the bike and the required Nav set-up to participate. I know it's hard to "herd the cats" trying to meet everyone' schedule as well as your own availability Jimmy. Thanks for putting this on and I'll keep watching for the next iteration. __________________ Tuareg Rally 2013 Team Info, Event Updates, Links for T-shirt schwag, and more! Purple Heart Racing A 501c3 charity that supports wounded and disabled veterans' transition and success in the corporate and business world. 100% of the donations go to support the veterans' training and placement programs.

03-10-2012, 03:56 PM	#94
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,898	sorry I'll miss you, Bert. NExt one! __________________ What to do... What to do...

03-10-2012, 08:50 PM	#95
Mr Head PowerPoint ADV Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Very Low Earth Orbit Oddometer: 5,122	I want to do the "Fun" part on my big fat old bike. I just need to figure out if I can take the time away from work. I really need some dirt again. IT has been way too long. __________________ ...Dick "...the road goes on forever and the party never ends..." - Robert Earl Keen Go Pyndon! Go Ned! Eight Years

03-12-2012, 08:47 PM	#96
Bluebull2007 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Lima, Perú Oddometer: 3,325	I'm also unable to make it but hopefully the next one. Please keep up posted. To those who are going - you lucky SOBs enjoy it. __________________ Racing Rallye Raid Dos Sertoes 2010 Ride report: LIVING THE DREAM - Racing 4,500km across Brazil. a n00b goes Rally racing- How to get into Rally RIFF RAFF 2011 - GO JONAH!

03-13-2012, 06:56 AM	#97
skibum69 slave to gravity Joined: May 2006 Location: Newfoundland Oddometer: 4,456	Hi Neil, you should come join us for the Roaming rally or come up to my place for mine Labour Day. Not much navigation but still entertaining. __________________ Riff Raff 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Skibum Soiree 2012 Skibum Soiree 2011skibum soiree '10 RIP ITsteve, ride in peace my friend save $5 on a new smugmug account, use this coupon7frrnSRiTt9Fk

03-22-2012, 11:05 AM	#100
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,898	Committed. FLight, hotel rental car. Worst case, I'll be in Vegas for three days> Whats the worst that could happen? Just throw me some tulips to the start line. I'll bring coffee! __________________ What to do... What to do...

03-23-2012, 12:02 PM	#101
J Lewis ^OP Numb Nuts Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Oddometer: 458	Jason, It is 100% on. You will be trained. I'm pretty sure some others have comitted as well, I will check with Heather on the actual sign ups recieved.

03-24-2012, 08:36 AM	#102
skibum69 slave to gravity Joined: May 2006 Location: Newfoundland Oddometer: 4,456	jealous! __________________ Riff Raff 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Skibum Soiree 2012 Skibum Soiree 2011skibum soiree '10 RIP ITsteve, ride in peace my friend save $5 on a new smugmug account, use this coupon7frrnSRiTt9Fk

03-24-2012, 10:54 AM	#103
Erndog dirt relocation service Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Moses Lake, WA Oddometer: 75	Wow! Great idea Jimmy! I wish I could attend. Seriously would consider attending if you do this again latter this year or next year. Gotta finish the XRR duallyism first... :)

03-24-2012, 02:16 PM	#104
Mr Head PowerPoint ADV Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Very Low Earth Orbit Oddometer: 5,122	I've been smelling hot gear oil and finally located the culprit. The input seal on the Adventure is leaking. This one was installed back at 97,000 miles. Now, at 181,000 it's time for another. I'll be checking the bearings as long as I'm there. This means the money I was going to use to buy tires goes to buy transmission parts. Maybe a clutch as long as I'm in there as it is the same age as the seal. Oh, well another time. __________________ ...Dick "...the road goes on forever and the party never ends..." - Robert Earl Keen Go Pyndon! Go Ned! Eight Years

04-05-2012, 06:52 PM	#105
skibum69 slave to gravity Joined: May 2006 Location: Newfoundland Oddometer: 4,456	Just thought I'd throw it out here that I have a full MECA Systems rally kit with only 10 days of riding and no racing on it from my 525 if anyone is looking to build up a Dakar style rally bike, obviously it won't go for the Dakar but a 525 or 530 is doable for any other rally out there. PM me if you want more info. __________________ Riff Raff 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Skibum Soiree 2012 Skibum Soiree 2011skibum soiree '10 RIP ITsteve, ride in peace my friend save $5 on a new smugmug account, use this coupon7frrnSRiTt9Fk

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