Mar. 28-31, 2013 Death Valley Noob's Rally - Page 179

tbarstow · 03-21-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by illking

Dude - just bring the forklift instead. The BMW GS noobs will take care of you after you pick up all of their bikes.

Take your time and do it right. Death Valley isn't the place to break down, unless you really want to ride on the back of Ersin's bike.

itnanti · 03-21-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by illking

did someone say stressed. Heres how my bike is sitting now.

just need to get new valves, buckets, cam, install big bore, break in / shake down big bore, pack... oh god i think im gonna puke

if there is a moto-god to pray too, please hear my crys!

Kawi power!! Your going to make it!!

Lost Rider · 03-21-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowgirl

It has been a trial getting my WR seat cut down. I was determined not to procrastinate so I started looking for someone to do it around the middle of Feb. I was referred to someone who does excellent work and arranged for her to do it when she was in town at the end of Feb. All set or so I thought - just before the end of Feb she had to cancel her trip to Vancouver and wouldn't be in town again until April. She recommended somebody else - they couldn't do it until this week because their foam cutter was broken. I asked if I bring it in Monday will it be done first thing Thursday. Yes, no problem. I dropped the seat off on Monday again asking if it would be ready for 9 am Thursday. Yes, no problem. So I show up at the shop promptly at 9am and guess what? Seat sitting on the workbench not started

Crap, my whole day was planned on getting that seat at 9 so I could ride the bike and get the new tires installed at 10. Pick up handguards after that then gym at 1, home by 2:30, lunch, shower, nap, at work by 6 pm for the night shift. I explained this to the guy and he started on it right then and had it finished by 9:45! It looks perfect too

He cut it down a lot so it's hard but I can touch the ground with both toes, no yamalink required

New tires are installed, handguards bought and will be installed tomorrow then I'm good to go!

That's great to hear Cindy sounds like you're all set, flat footing on a bike is over rated and having full suspension travel is very good. You're doing the J Lewis class right? Along with everything else, finding better balance will make up for your tippy toes and you'll be glad you went that route, hopefully. lol
You're going to tackle that sand like it's not even there this year! ( did great last year, but that little front wheel sure made it harder for you!)
Nancy and I are looking forward to seeing/riding with you again. Safe travels South, see you soon, very soon!

Cowgirl · 03-21-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Rider

That's great to hear Cindy sounds like you're all set, flat footing on a bike is over rated and having full suspension travel is very good. You're doing the J Lewis class right? Along with everything else, finding better balance will make up for your tippy toes and you'll be glad you went that route, hopefully. lol
You're going to tackle that sand like it's not even there this year! ( did great last year, but that little front wheel sure made it harder for you!)
Nancy and I are looking forward to seeing/riding with you again. Safe travels South, see you soon, very soon!

Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing you and Nancy too and to trying out the big wheels

NSFW · 03-22-2013, 07:27 AM

commemorative glasses are here....compliments of aaron (traveltoad) and jeff (jab)....

and thanks. they've been supporting this event for 5 years in a row.

the off road version

we should give them away thursday or friday (will confirm) to avoid using disposable plastic cups. don't forget, each person is responsible to bring his/her own fork, utensils and drinking cup.

just getting better...

McKay · 03-22-2013, 08:16 AM

I will now STOP bitching about my swing arm issues!!!

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Originally Posted by illking

did someone say stressed. Heres how my bike is sitting now.

just need to get new valves, buckets, cam, install big bore, break in / shake down big bore, pack... oh god i think im gonna puke

if there is a moto-god to pray too, please hear my crys!

traveltoad · 03-22-2013, 08:25 AM

Damn.

I have been resisting this...

I'm out.

Lonestar2112 · 03-22-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tbarstow

Dude - just bring the forklift instead. The BMW GS noobs will take care of you after you pick up all of their bikes.

Take your time and do it right. Death Valley isn't the place to break down, unless you really want to ride on the back of Ersin's bike.

There are two vultures riding around in trucks. If we find the bike..........

Of course if we find you and the bike, you better have a fist full of cash.

All kidding aside, reread the red text above. Make sure that you have a spot and you have shared that info with DSM8 and ride with a group. The last suggestion would be make sure that you have enough gear to spend the night. The last recovery we did took us until the wee hours of the am to get everything sorted out.

Love the shop, wish I had one that big and that well stocked!

I will be in a white Dodge 4x diesel. Any bike I see on the side of the road I WILL stop and offer assistance.

Nowwhat · 03-22-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by traveltoad

Damn.

I have been resisting this...

I'm out.

What......?......what ever it is....it can wait till after DV,,,,

traveltoad · 03-22-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nowwhat

What......?......what ever it is....it can wait till after DV,,,,

My 8 year old doesn't think so...

Nowwhat · 03-22-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by traveltoad

My 8 year old doesn't think so...

Time to buy him a bike....a GS800 would be good for his size and age....

GSequoia · 03-22-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by traveltoad

My 8 year old doesn't think so...

Get to a Ural dealership today.

Problem solved!

Lonestar2112 · 03-22-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GSequoia

Get to a Ural dealership today.

Problem solved!

Aren't there going to be 2 Urals there already. Hook him up with Noel and Val. Just don't tell his mother...

AZ TOM · 03-22-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by traveltoad

My 8 year old doesn't think so...

8 year olds are far more important than riding in DV. Trust me on this one, I have 4 kids & 19 Grand kids & Great Grand kids

traveltoad · 03-22-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ TOM

8 year olds are far more important than riding in DV.

Exactly. And we will be 4x4 camping in the Mojave... per his request.

03-22-2013, 07:27 AM	#2675
NSFW ^OP after a good ride Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Burbank CA Oddometer: 14,334	commemorative glasses are here....compliments of aaron (traveltoad) and jeff (jab).... and thanks. they've been supporting this event for 5 years in a row. the off road version we should give them away thursday or friday (will confirm) to avoid using disposable plastic cups. don't forget, each person is responsible to bring his/her own fork, utensils and drinking cup. just getting better... __________________ 2013 dv noobs rally grand canyon indian country 2012 california adventure rider dirt around and beyond los angeles

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03-22-2013, 08:25 AM	#2677
traveltoad Aaron S Joined: May 2002 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 6,107	Damn. I have been resisting this... I'm out.