2014 Alcan5000 announced - Page 10

Stinky151 · 12-13-2012, 07:36 AM

I am planning on catching the ferry back down to Seattle, just camp out on the deck for a couple days. Still haven't looked at cost though.

Alleycatdad · 12-13-2012, 09:43 AM

Well, if there's any spots left, I just signed up for one. Planning on flying the (will be) 14 year old boy into anchorage after the rally and 2-upping a nice coupla weeks home.

Fingers crossed...

S

Pantah · 12-13-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Alleycatdad

Well, if there's any spots left, I just signed up for one. Planning on flying the (will be) 14 year old boy into anchorage after the rally and 2-upping a nice coupla weeks home.

Fingers crossed...

S

Congrats - I wish I could get my sons to do this with me. Oh, well...

Alleycatdad · 12-13-2012, 10:49 AM

Got a hall pass for a month, so the hard part's done.

S

officerleroy · 12-17-2012, 08:14 AM

Whelp, my deposit is sent in. Guess we find out soon if we're accepted?

Alleycatdad · 12-17-2012, 11:47 AM

I'm on the list, now i just need a buddy or two, I guess...

http://www.alcan5000.com/2014entry.htm

Steve

Pantah · 12-17-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by officerleroy

Whelp, my deposit is sent in. Guess we find out soon if we're accepted?

Check the website and refresh the entry page. Yur in!

officerleroy · 12-17-2012, 01:31 PM

Alright! Alright! Alright!

Really hope I don't end up regretting selling my 800GS for a KTM 690... Either way, I'll have a blast even if I have to ride a Ninja 250.

Pantah · 12-17-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by officerleroy

Alright! Alright! Alright!

Really hope I don't end up regretting selling my 800GS for a KTM 690... Either way, I'll have a blast even if I have to ride a Ninja 250.

Nah, its the perfect venue for a 690 (I have one too). If we have lots of mud, you'll be goin' where others are slowin'. If we have rough dirt (those roads change dramatically season to season), your WP suspension and KTM geometry will soak it all up. This particular route favors a smaller bike. Not that it will be technical, because it won't be. It will be fast. But the weather is wild up there. Surfaces change. Mud is always likely. Sometimes, big mud...and babyheads.

You won't prefer to be honking the Canol roads full of babyheads and mud on a 600lb motorcycle... unless that is what you are riding...

Fun, though, no matter what.

officerleroy · 12-17-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pantah

This particular route favors a smaller bike. Not that it will be technical, because it won't be. It will be fast. But the weather is wild up there. Surfaces change. Mud is always likely. Sometimes, big mud...and babyheads.

Eeeeexxxxccccceeeeellllleeeennnnnttttt

seasider · 12-20-2012, 05:12 PM

Signed with intention of taking the 12 GS but have an xrr 650. If geared properly would the xrr be suitable? What gearing for the speeds and roads?
I am completely comfortable with the GS off road but still think the Honda could be an awesome experience outside of possibly needing to adjust the valves along the way.

Thoughts from those that know or have experienced would be helpful. Thanks

Pantah · 12-20-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by seasider

Signed with intention of taking the 12 GS but have an xrr 650. If geared properly would the xrr be suitable? What gearing for the speeds and roads?
I am completely comfortable with the GS off road but still think the Honda could be an awesome experience outside of possibly needing to adjust the valves along the way.

Thoughts from those that know or have experienced would be helpful. Thanks

The challenge for true dirt bikes is cruise speed. We ride 400-500 miles per day for 9 days. Every day there are 2-3 timed stages that you have to make your start time for. You really need to get there 10 or 20 minutes early so you can get ready and in line. The transits between stages are mostly pavement and long. If your bike can cruise 65-70mph you have no problem. If it is more like 55mph, you will likely struggle to make your starts. I plan to ride my Yamaha WR250R, but it easily cruises 65-70mph all day.

As an example, the club indicates small trailbikes like the Suz DRZ400 are not very good for the task. In my experience, even KTM singles are generally pretty slow between stages. Meanwhile, KLR and BMW 650's with stock gearing have been the gold standard.

officerleroy · 12-20-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pantah

. I plan to ride my Yamaha WR250R

Not the 690?? What was all that one in a million talk??

Pantah · 12-21-2012, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by officerleroy

Not the 690?? What was all that one in a million talk??

The Yamaha is already out west. I keep it on Phoenix. Plus it has the big gas tank. But you are right in that it seems a shame to ride those great roads with only 25hp when I could do them with 66hp...I don't have to decide right now.

Stinky151 · 12-21-2012, 05:56 AM

I just ordered the final detail for the KLR for this trip...my Rekluse clutch...looks like I will have the only KLR there so I guess I better put on a good show huh?

12-13-2012, 07:36 AM	#136
Stinky151 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Montana Oddometer: 128	I am planning on catching the ferry back down to Seattle, just camp out on the deck for a couple days. Still haven't looked at cost though. __________________ Lincoln "Motorcycles are no more dangerous than cars, they are just less forgiving of mistakes"

12-13-2012, 09:43 AM	#137
Alleycatdad Unbunch yer panties! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: True Norcal, not that Bay Area/Sacto Crap... Oddometer: 1,107	Well, if there's any spots left, I just signed up for one. Planning on flying the (will be) 14 year old boy into anchorage after the rally and 2-upping a nice coupla weeks home. Fingers crossed... S __________________ When in doubt, PIN IT! It may not help, but it'll sure end the suspense... Wretched Exce$$ See ADVr's around the world-ADV spotwalla page Riding Wretched Wretched Passes Bad decisions make good stories.

12-13-2012, 10:49 AM	#139
Alleycatdad Unbunch yer panties! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: True Norcal, not that Bay Area/Sacto Crap... Oddometer: 1,107	Got a hall pass for a month, so the hard part's done. S __________________ When in doubt, PIN IT! It may not help, but it'll sure end the suspense... Wretched Exce$$ See ADVr's around the world-ADV spotwalla page Riding Wretched Wretched Passes Bad decisions make good stories.

12-17-2012, 11:47 AM	#141
Alleycatdad Unbunch yer panties! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: True Norcal, not that Bay Area/Sacto Crap... Oddometer: 1,107	I'm on the list, now i just need a buddy or two, I guess... http://www.alcan5000.com/2014entry.htm Steve __________________ When in doubt, PIN IT! It may not help, but it'll sure end the suspense... Wretched Exce$$ See ADVr's around the world-ADV spotwalla page Riding Wretched Wretched Passes Bad decisions make good stories.

12-20-2012, 05:12 PM	#146
seasider Just a rider Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 260	Signed with intention of taking the 12 GS but have an xrr 650. If geared properly would the xrr be suitable? What gearing for the speeds and roads? I am completely comfortable with the GS off road but still think the Honda could be an awesome experience outside of possibly needing to adjust the valves along the way. Thoughts from those that know or have experienced would be helpful. Thanks __________________ Lost time is never found

12-17-2012, 08:14 AM	#140
officerleroy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: District 37....I wish Oddometer: 121	Whelp, my deposit is sent in. Guess we find out soon if we're accepted?

12-17-2012, 01:31 PM	#143
officerleroy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: District 37....I wish Oddometer: 121	Alright! Alright! Alright! Really hope I don't end up regretting selling my 800GS for a KTM 690... Either way, I'll have a blast even if I have to ride a Ninja 250.

12-21-2012, 05:56 AM	#150
Stinky151 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Montana Oddometer: 128	I just ordered the final detail for the KLR for this trip...my Rekluse clutch...looks like I will have the only KLR there so I guess I better put on a good show huh? __________________ Lincoln "Motorcycles are no more dangerous than cars, they are just less forgiving of mistakes"

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