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by Harvey Mushman
20 Sep 2022 12:24
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Black Widow Hitch mount bike carrier, $150.00
Replies: 2
Views: 501

Black Widow Hitch mount bike carrier, $150.00

https://i.imgur.com/bfgxYqRt.jpg https://i.imgur.com/m37kXVIt.jpg Black Widow aluminum AMC-400L M/C carrier for 2" receiver with optional 6' long loading ramp, and hitch anti-sway device, 400# capacity. Used one time only to mock up on truck, the carrier never left the driveway. Still have the box ...
by Harvey Mushman
08 Dec 2021 07:33
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Florence Kansas GP, May '22.
Replies: 3
Views: 1791

Re: Florence Kansas GP, May '22.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3241699492720780 Here is the updated FB page to monitor the progress of the event. It appears they are going to try and schedule a dual sport ride the Saturday before the race. Pic below is of Dickie Hill from OKC who finished in the top 10 a couple times. Notice he h...
by Harvey Mushman
02 Dec 2021 09:16
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Florence Kansas GP, May '22.
Replies: 3
Views: 1791

Re: Florence Kansas GP, May '22.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/flinthillsenduro/?multi_permalinks=4667856573274117%2C4655720281154413%2C4657302650996176¬if_id=1638193616158448¬if_t=group_activity&ref=notif They had an org' meeting last night that appeared to have been pretty productive. The Flint Hills Enduro facebook page ...
by Harvey Mushman
23 Nov 2021 11:58
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Florence Kansas GP, May '22.
Replies: 3
Views: 1791

Florence Kansas GP, May '22.

https://www.facebook.com/events/908756173343597?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22group_featured_unit%22%2C There has been some discussion about running the Florence GP this year to commemorate the 150th, (I believe...
by Harvey Mushman
04 Jan 2021 21:48
Forum: Ride!
Topic: WHERE to ride off-road
Replies: 45
Views: 151569

Re: WHERE to ride off-road

https://www.facebook.com/McCainsPITS/po ... 9544764067

Here is the new link to what used to be Santa Fe Trail Cycle Park, (Carbondale). These people are supposed to have the place open this spring.
by Harvey Mushman
12 Sep 2020 15:20
Forum: Ride!
Topic: NEK NO MASK DUAL SPORT RIDE !!
Replies: 14
Views: 4766

Re: NEK NO MASK DUAL SPORT RIDE !!

Will there be any of this type of nefarious activity going on?
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by Harvey Mushman
18 May 2020 07:59
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 2020: Jun 5&6 | Kansas Dual Sport Safari
Replies: 15
Views: 6415

Re: 2020 Kansas Dual Sport Safari

Joe, I've done this ride the last two years. Last year myself, Clausen Troth and Hulsing rode with the fast guy Derek on the off road loop. It was a lot of fun and turned into a Hare Scramble as soon as we got in the woods. We didn't travel that fast on the gravel so the pingers would have no proble...
by Harvey Mushman
18 Apr 2020 09:36
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: KTM EXC 500 opinions
Replies: 11
Views: 4828

Re: KTM EXC 500 opinions

Thanks for that offer Luc. I'm pretty sure I'll wind up on a 500/501 or maybe a 350 some day but not ready to pull the trigger yet. Joe, I have you penciled in for September at Jeeps. This will be the 3 hr team race, (not the 6 hr Massacre in Feb, pic is from 2015). I think the big open course might...
by Harvey Mushman
05 Apr 2020 22:16
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: KTM EXC 500 opinions
Replies: 11
Views: 4828

Re: KTM EXC 500 opinions

Hey XR-Nut I'm doing well, hope you the family and the business is doing OK too, especially as crazy as it is right now. I'll have been retired 4 years next June. It's been good. I did a lot of research on the EXC500's and I may get one, (or an FE501) someday but I decided to let the one in KC go. I...
by Harvey Mushman
24 Mar 2020 21:54
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: KTM EXC 500 opinions
Replies: 11
Views: 4828

Re: KTM EXC 500 opinions

The only FI bike I have owned was a '00 Buell S3t a number of years ago. I just ran fuel stabilizer in it and let it sit thru the winter and had no problems. Can't you do that with the 500? What happens if you maybe install a petcock/shutoff valve in the fuel line and turn the gas off and run the in...
by Harvey Mushman
16 Mar 2020 09:41
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: KTM EXC 500 opinions
Replies: 11
Views: 4828

KTM EXC 500 opinions

OK, I am considering buying a used 500 EXC and would like some opinions on them from folks that have owned them. I currently have an '07 EXC450 that has served me well for dual sport and I'm sure would continue to do so but, this opportunity has surfaced so..... Troy, I believe you have a 500 and ha...
by Harvey Mushman
04 Mar 2019 09:52
Forum: Ride!
Topic: KATVA Fun Run
Replies: 0
Views: 11316

KATVA Fun Run

Passing this info along for KATVA. I talked to the promoter and it appears to be a poker run of some sort with paper maps provided and all turns are arrowed so no GPS needed. After the gravel road part of the ride, you can ride the KATVA off road area. It's for a good cause to help support Austin Mo...
by Harvey Mushman
04 Oct 2018 14:39
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Standing on the Foot Pegs on the Street
Replies: 11
Views: 14887

Re: Standing on the Foot Pegs on the Street

" The article also states, "Having a good connection between the bike and one’s lower body can also help to leave the arms and hands relaxed for more precise control inputs." That comment written by some MSF instructor is why I believe he has little or no experience off black top. Sitting or standin...
by Harvey Mushman
18 Aug 2018 09:03
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: small bike luggage rack
Replies: 8
Views: 12153

Re: small bike luggage rack

I use this Giant Loop bag on my 450 when dual sporting. It holds a lot of stuff and sits a bit lower on the bike than a fender rack. It enables me to just carry my small camel back with water only keeping weight off my back. Can't remember the model of the GL but I think it was about $250 and is one...
by Harvey Mushman
04 Jun 2018 10:42
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Post pics or video from your ride today
Replies: 440
Views: 359312

Re: Post pics or video from your ride today

Here are a couple more pics of the Garnett ride, the "fast paced trail ride" was 162 miles. Started with 19 in our group and I think we finished with about twelve. A pretty good day.
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by Harvey Mushman
28 Oct 2017 10:47
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Potential new rider looking for advice
Replies: 17
Views: 6414

Re: Potential new rider looking for advice

You might also consider a Honda XR650L. It has better suspension than the KLR650 and DR650 for any off road stuff you might do and it's a simple bullet proof bike, tons of aftermarket too. I used to DS with a guy that had one and I rode it a number of times. It was all stock except he put a small ha...
by Harvey Mushman
13 Apr 2017 08:16
Forum: Ride!
Topic: April 22-23 FMHSC Round 4 Big Springs KS Pit/Bike Races Sat Night, Harescramble Sunday
Replies: 4
Views: 2150

Re: April 22-23 FMHSC Round 4 Big Springs KS Pit/Bike Races Sat Night, Harescramble Sunday

Here's a couple youtube vids of Big Springs. BS is probably one of the most fun courses around as it flows very well. It's not a difficult course but that all depends on what pace you try to carry. It's a great course to trail ride. Has a cool enduro-X section. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKBnL6...
by Harvey Mushman
02 Mar 2017 10:54
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: 2010 KTM 450 SX-f Any known issues?
Replies: 3
Views: 2581

Re: 2010 KTM 450 SX-f Any known issues?

I don't have any direct experience with this bike but a couple things he may want to consider. The SX bikes I believe have a different ignition curve than certainly the XCW's and possibly the XC's. This may make the bike more explosive in terms of power delivery than the XC/W bikes. The SX may also ...
by Harvey Mushman
17 Feb 2017 08:13
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Midwest Motorcycle Museum Tour [ M3T ]
Replies: 9
Views: 3380

Re: Midwest Motorcycle Museum Tour [ M3T ]

My wife and I visited the Kansas M/C Museum probably 10 - 12 years?? ago when Stan Engdahl was still alive. Stan and his wife sat right inside the front door and would give you a personal tour of the place if you asked, (you really didn't need to ask, LOL). Having Mr. Engdahl relive stories of the m...