Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Pull up a couch. It's cool in the Lounge. Just remember to be a good neighbor.
Post Reply
User avatar
Kware
Posts: 114
Joined: 01 Dec 2006 09:03
Photo URL: http://
Location: Smithville, MO

Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by Kware »

Kevin

07 FLHT

User avatar
BeemerBill
Posts: 36
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 14:10
Photo URL: http://
Location: Wichita, Ks.

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by BeemerBill »

That is just insane.... No Thank You !!!! Just think, who in the heck made that trail, and who was the first to ride it and then said how fun it was and convince others to ride it.... Crazy !
Last edited by BeemerBill on 02 Mar 2010 14:53, edited 1 time in total.
Beemer(less)Bill
'10 Honda NT700V
'02 Triumph Bonneville

User avatar
troy
Site Admin
Posts: 3721
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 16:39
Location: Overland Park, KS
Contact:

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by troy »

My palms are sweaty and my stomach is in knots....just from watching that.

For the guys who rode with me in Colorado, this video makes our "Horse Ranch Trail" look like child's play. That was the scariest trail I had ever ridden, and truth was, if you fell off that single-track, you'd probably only slide 10 or 15 feet before stopping to be rescued. If you fell of the trail in the video above, it is game over. Honestly not my idea of fun--even with "safety 3rd".
More about meBlueRibbon #42185 ■ 14 KTM 300 XC-W ■ 11 BMW F800GS ■ 99 KTM 300 EXC

User avatar
safiri
Posts: 945
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 23:07
Photo URL: http://
Location: Overland Park, KS

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by safiri »

Uncle!!!!

I am not worthy. Seriously.

That goat path has obviously been built up over the years (centuries?) as I saw several retaining walls built up to give a flat trail. Wow.

I would hike it. I have mountain biked Porcupine Rim out in Moab which would appear to be similar, so I would MTB it. But on a MC? Not.
Safiri Mike
Current: 01 F650-GSDakar-RWB; 02 EXC-453 (orig. MXC 400); 05 EXC-450 ; 13 CRF-250L; 17 CRF-125FB; 06 KLX-110 (132); 02 TTR-125L
Gone and missed (but no regrets): 01 LC4E-400-Grey
Gone and not missed: 73 AT3, 85 K100RS

User avatar
Savage
Posts: 1476
Joined: 21 Apr 2007 17:13
Photo URL: http://
Location: Manhattan

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by Savage »

This vid is spreading like wildfire. I've seen it thru 4 different forums now. I agree, crazy and no thank you.
Ahhh, pre-mix!!

User avatar
reddof
Posts: 57
Joined: 20 Oct 2007 19:07
Photo URL: http://
Location: Kansas City
Contact:

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by reddof »

safiri wrote:I would hike it. I have mountain biked Porcupine Rim out in Moab which would appear to be similar, so I would MTB it. But on a MC? Not.
Agree. I can see walking it and maybe even MTB, but doing that on a motorcycle is just crazy. Fantastic view though.

'10 KTM 450 EXC
'09 BMW F800 GS
'07 Buell XB12R

User avatar
safiri
Posts: 945
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 23:07
Photo URL: http://
Location: Overland Park, KS

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by safiri »

While there, check out the poster's other ride videos. Lots of cool stuff. I did a google map search and am pretty sure the area shown is in the Alps on the French-Italian border.
Safiri Mike
Current: 01 F650-GSDakar-RWB; 02 EXC-453 (orig. MXC 400); 05 EXC-450 ; 13 CRF-250L; 17 CRF-125FB; 06 KLX-110 (132); 02 TTR-125L
Gone and missed (but no regrets): 01 LC4E-400-Grey
Gone and not missed: 73 AT3, 85 K100RS

User avatar
Stu
Posts: 515
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 20:07
Photo URL: http://
Location: Lawrence, KS
Contact:

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by Stu »

Looks like a lot of fun to me! And somewhat like the trails we ride in Colorado.

Stu

User avatar
Savage
Posts: 1476
Joined: 21 Apr 2007 17:13
Photo URL: http://
Location: Manhattan

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by Savage »

LOL :lol:
Ahhh, pre-mix!!

User avatar
troy
Site Admin
Posts: 3721
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 16:39
Location: Overland Park, KS
Contact:

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by troy »

Stu wrote:Looks like a lot of fun to me! And somewhat like the trails we ride in Colorado.

Stu
I believe you, Stu. You got the skill to do it. Anyone who can ride their motorcycle up a board into the back up their truck would probably be compatible with that trail.
More about meBlueRibbon #42185 ■ 14 KTM 300 XC-W ■ 11 BMW F800GS ■ 99 KTM 300 EXC

User avatar
katbeanz
Posts: 323
Joined: 01 Dec 2006 17:41
Photo URL: http://
Location: Kansas City

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by katbeanz »

Hey Troy, if it's spammy feel free to delete, just FYI.

http://fattees-printing.com/stickers.html

http://fattees-printing.com/T-Shirt-Saf ... -Grey.html

I seldom wear the shirt at work, but I should. :mrgreen:

User avatar
troy
Site Admin
Posts: 3721
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 16:39
Location: Overland Park, KS
Contact:

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by troy »

katbeanz wrote:Hey Troy, if it's spammy feel free to delete, just FYI.

http://fattees-printing.com/stickers.html

http://fattees-printing.com/T-Shirt-Saf ... -Grey.html

I seldom wear the shirt at work, but I should. :mrgreen:
Dean, I'm not a control-freak regarding the forum. I like the stickers, and it's good to support a fellow rider who contributes so much to the AdvRider community. Perhaps more logical/appropriate to have made your post as a new thread in Rider's Lounge, and then perhaps posted a link to your new thread in this thread. It would be considered "related" because the sticker is "safety 3rd" and the subject of this thread is the video in which case the rider obviously has put safety far below #1. But like i said, I really don't give a poop. Oh, and you are banned from the forum for 3 months because I am the FORUM NAZI! 8)

Speaking of "off-topic", any leads coming in on your Husky 610? Been able to ride the "new" XRL yet?
More about meBlueRibbon #42185 ■ 14 KTM 300 XC-W ■ 11 BMW F800GS ■ 99 KTM 300 EXC

User avatar
katbeanz
Posts: 323
Joined: 01 Dec 2006 17:41
Photo URL: http://
Location: Kansas City

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by katbeanz »

Yes, got out yesterday for about 50 miles, it runs very well for stock. I think I'll get out again today dressed a little warmer. I've had a couple of nibbles on the Husky from here on your site. I'm a little overpriced with the miles, half worn tires and most guys prefer the uptite skid plate.

User avatar
ricknmo
Posts: 6
Joined: 12 Dec 2009 15:58
Photo URL: http://

Re: Mountain ride to help you think about summer

Post by ricknmo »

Here is a hiking trail if you would rather walk!

http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligen ... _path.html
KTM 640 Enduro LC4

Post Reply