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Tuesday I fitted brand spanking new suspension front and rear on the 1190R. I'm wanting to find some whoops that I can test it out on now that it won't bottom out.

troy wrote:

Jengel451 wrote:If I get back from chicago in time, I may be in for this. Even if it is a sausage fest.

I'm only going for the chicks. These events bring out a lot of women.

Nice, I actually snorted.

If I get back from chicago in time, I may be in for this. Even if it is a sausage fest.

So far, I like what i'm seeing.

I've decided to follow the Oregon Trial up to Burns Oregon in a few weeks, it's picking some cool places to check out on the trip.

https://trips.furkot.com/

Heading up to Burn Oregon first week in June (No, not to support the Bundy's) Anywho, everyone and their dog has warned me to stay off 70, so that's out, but what's a good, semi interesting way to make it 1600 miles in 3 days? On the way back, I may go for the saddle sore or bun burner award, we'll ...

Also, pulled the cylinder on the KTM and need to get it measured, I don't have any snap sticks or outside micrometers etc. Anyone that has access, let me know. All in all, the engine looks good, I think it's just a known issue with the KTM pistons shrinking when it gets hot, causing it to burn oil a...

Any recommendations for anyone local that does decent work?

Was looking at all the possible rides to cling onto, and low and behold, have some work stuff I need to keep an eye on, and can't really see driving hours on end and not being able to stay the night. That being said, thinking of taking the boy down to Walters Ranch on Saturday, just throwing it out ...

thinking of throwing studs on the dirtbike and heading to Chadwick or Walters in the next couple of weeks......thinking of it anyway.

Some cool tools if you haven't seen them:

http://www.hillmap.com/

http://www.doarama.com/info

allkidd wrote:
Does 450 have a plate?

As a matter of fact, it does.

hmm, on the fence. 450xcw or the Beast.........

I need to get a ride in. What sort of ride is this Trail anyway? Assuming big bikes? And would it make sense to just head down Friday evening, have a few beers that night and ride on Saturday?

Just give them away. I'll be right over.

I've always been leery of tubless off road. I've slashed sidewalls before. even a small slide puts you back to throwing your spare tube in there on the trail.

Short answer, there is no silver bullet, just what compromises you're willing to accept.

A couple of us tried it once. didn't work. If you want to guarantee to never have a pinch flat, i'm going to tell you a secret. (ok, it's not really, it's just a PITA). First, only use Bridgestone UHD tubes, nobody elses, Not Moose, etc, just Birdgestone. Buy two of them. and Talc powder, only use r...

Crap, I can't get out of work until 2....I need to quit the work thing.

Crap, rode in a bit late, couldn't figure out where anyone was. Maybe next time.

I ended trying the red, but ultimately went with the Blue needle, seems to be good for the temp right now when I did a short ride this week.