2013 RMAR Colorado Adventure Motorcycle 1000 - Page 10

Big_John · 03-17-2013, 06:51 PM

Gang,

It is recommended that you bring a GPS with you on this ride. We suggest this of every on of our Point to Point riders.

I led the CAM1k group last year with an $89 Garmin ETrex Refurb...and it did ok....but a tiny screen. And I will use it again this year on my Honda.

But, I just ran across this one and ordered it from my 950. It a refurb, but 1 year warrantee and a great deal.

http://www.factoryoutletstore.com/de...egory_id=31216

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jjmyzrider · 03-18-2013, 07:31 PM

If I were to promise to run my 690 on map setting 1 (reduced power), would that qualify me to be running a bike smaller than a 650? Then I could ride with this group. I am interested in this ride, however I am not 100% commited to it yet.

SteveO · 03-18-2013, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_John

Gang,

It is recommended that you bring a GPS with you on this ride. We suggest this of every on of our Point to Point riders.

I led the CAM1k group last year with an $89 Garmin ETrex Refurb...and it did ok....but a tiny screen. And I will use it again this year on my Honda.

But, I just ran across this one and ordered it from my 950. It a refurb, but 1 year warrantee and a great deal.

http://www.factoryoutletstore.com/de...egory_id=31216

.......

you mean something like this......

Mac · 03-18-2013, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjmyzrider

If I were to promise to run my 690 on map setting 1 (reduced power), would that qualify me to be running a bike smaller than a 650? Then I could ride with this group. I am interested in this ride, however I am not 100% commited to it yet.

Since your 08 690 is actually a 654cc, and I rode mine on the CAM last year, a 690 will do just fine...

Big_John · 03-21-2013, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac

Since your 08 690 is actually a 654cc, and I rode mine on the CAM last year, a 690 will do just fine...

Yep...and even a 950, in well experienced hands can do it as well.

Of course, those....."well-experienced hands"....were in the hands of a....solo Baja 1000 finisher!!!!!

Giddy up for those that are brave and want adventure!!!!!

......

Big_John · 03-21-2013, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveO

you mean something like this......

That's a nice set-up.....

A good GPS....for even an $89 refurbish can navigate one through the 1000 miles of adventure.

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SteveO · 03-22-2013, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_John

Of course, those....."well-experienced hands"....were in the hands of a....solo Baja 1000 finisher!!!!!
......

And a KOTW 1k finisher. A few years ago I did the KOTW ride, which was basically a ride (RACE - Ride and Comfort Event) that was all GPS routes. If you couldn't follow your GPS, you were sure to get lost and not make your gas refill point...... exhilarating!

Big_John · 04-02-2013, 04:38 AM

We have added a couple of new riders in the past month and two are pending. That only leaves us with about 4 more open slots.

At a total of 24 riders, we will close the ride.

Come join us for the fun!

Big_John · 04-08-2013, 05:48 PM

The RMAR bunch rode the Kokopelli and Moab this past weekeind for a tune up to the riding year. Mac put together an awesome ride.

This year, both my boys were able to join us and we had a blast. We rode the Koko on Friday, Kane Creek on Saturday and back on the Koko on Sunday.

Here is a pic of the boys and I at...."Top of the World".

Big_John · 04-17-2013, 04:48 PM

The look of a man who has conquered some very challenging riding!!!!!

Jacks996 · 04-25-2013, 11:47 PM

I've got my KTM 525 ready to go. I put the 3.4 gallon tank on it. Giant loop bags with dry pods, renazco seat, new chain and sprockets and new tires. I also just bought a house near DIA airport and with my flexible schedule I plan on riding a lot this year. I'm shipping the KLR to maui to ride on my trips over there.

Big_John · 04-30-2013, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacks996

I've got my KTM 525 ready to go. I put the 3.4 gallon tank on it. Giant loop bags with dry pods, renazco seat, new chain and sprockets and new tires. I also just bought a house near DIA airport and with my flexible schedule I plan on riding a lot this year. I'm shipping the KLR to maui to ride on my trips over there.

Good to hear, Jack! Looking forward to '13!!!!!

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Jacks996 · 05-05-2013, 07:55 AM

I'm not going to have the roto packs on the bike for the ride. My tent will be there.

Big_John · 05-05-2013, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacks996

I'm not going to have the roto packs on the bike for the ride. My tent will be there.

Good looking ride!

I just purchased rotopax for my KTM 950... But the water tanks, for dry camping. Will need the extra water when in the desert.

But, will be riding the 'ole XR650R on the CAM......

I am so...looking forward to the CAM!!!!!!!'m

Blaise W · 05-10-2013, 09:38 PM

This is my ride for the CAM, although I'll be using much more compact camping gear to reduce the duffel. I keep the camping gear up top; new lightweight one man tent, pad, Exped mattress, freeze dried food, maybe some extra clothes or gear. Heavy stuff goes down in the bags. I'll be ready!

Ken

03-17-2013, 06:51 PM	#136
Big_John ^OP www.rmariders.org Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Falcon, CO Oddometer: 2,618	Gang, It is recommended that you bring a GPS with you on this ride. We suggest this of every on of our Point to Point riders. I led the CAM1k group last year with an $89 Garmin ETrex Refurb...and it did ok....but a tiny screen. And I will use it again this year on my Honda. But, I just ran across this one and ordered it from my 950. It a refurb, but 1 year warrantee and a great deal. http://www.factoryoutletstore.com/de...egory_id=31216 ....... __________________ John Lane - 2004 KTM 950 Adventure S, 2000 Honda XR650R Founder, Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders, a Colorado-based non-profit American Motorcycle Association Group, promoting Adventure Riding and supporting advocacy. Board of Directors: COHVCO, Supporter: TPA & NMOHVA Come join us for an amazing ride! www.rmariders.org

03-18-2013, 07:31 PM	#137
jjmyzrider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Montana City, Montana Oddometer: 465	If I were to promise to run my 690 on map setting 1 (reduced power), would that qualify me to be running a bike smaller than a 650? Then I could ride with this group. I am interested in this ride, however I am not 100% commited to it yet. __________________ Because, I haven't been that way yet.

04-02-2013, 04:38 AM	#143
Big_John ^OP www.rmariders.org Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Falcon, CO Oddometer: 2,618	We have added a couple of new riders in the past month and two are pending. That only leaves us with about 4 more open slots. At a total of 24 riders, we will close the ride. Come join us for the fun! __________________ John Lane - 2004 KTM 950 Adventure S, 2000 Honda XR650R Founder, Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders, a Colorado-based non-profit American Motorcycle Association Group, promoting Adventure Riding and supporting advocacy. Board of Directors: COHVCO, Supporter: TPA & NMOHVA Come join us for an amazing ride! www.rmariders.org

04-08-2013, 05:48 PM	#144
Big_John ^OP www.rmariders.org Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Falcon, CO Oddometer: 2,618	The RMAR bunch rode the Kokopelli and Moab this past weekeind for a tune up to the riding year. Mac put together an awesome ride. This year, both my boys were able to join us and we had a blast. We rode the Koko on Friday, Kane Creek on Saturday and back on the Koko on Sunday. Here is a pic of the boys and I at...."Top of the World". __________________ John Lane - 2004 KTM 950 Adventure S, 2000 Honda XR650R Founder, Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders, a Colorado-based non-profit American Motorcycle Association Group, promoting Adventure Riding and supporting advocacy. Board of Directors: COHVCO, Supporter: TPA & NMOHVA Come join us for an amazing ride! www.rmariders.org

04-17-2013, 04:48 PM	#145
Big_John ^OP www.rmariders.org Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Falcon, CO Oddometer: 2,618	The look of a man who has conquered some very challenging riding!!!!! __________________ John Lane - 2004 KTM 950 Adventure S, 2000 Honda XR650R Founder, Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders, a Colorado-based non-profit American Motorcycle Association Group, promoting Adventure Riding and supporting advocacy. Board of Directors: COHVCO, Supporter: TPA & NMOHVA Come join us for an amazing ride! www.rmariders.org

04-25-2013, 11:47 PM	#146
Jacks996 Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 36	I've got my KTM 525 ready to go. I put the 3.4 gallon tank on it. Giant loop bags with dry pods, renazco seat, new chain and sprockets and new tires. I also just bought a house near DIA airport and with my flexible schedule I plan on riding a lot this year. I'm shipping the KLR to maui to ride on my trips over there. __________________ KTM 525 KLR 650 Jacks996 screwed with this post 04-28-2013 at 03:09 PM

05-05-2013, 07:55 AM	#148
Jacks996 Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 36	My Ktm I'm not going to have the roto packs on the bike for the ride. My tent will be there. __________________ KTM 525 KLR 650

05-10-2013, 09:38 PM	#150
Blaise W Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Oddometer: 422	This is my ride for the CAM, although I'll be using much more compact camping gear to reduce the duffel. I keep the camping gear up top; new lightweight one man tent, pad, Exped mattress, freeze dried food, maybe some extra clothes or gear. Heavy stuff goes down in the bags. I'll be ready! Ken

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