This is what my family and i are doing this winter. Its not moto related but is solid gear-head stuff anyhow!
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=937310
What we are doing this winter
- ajayhawkfan
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Re: What we are doing this winter
Cool.
Ever been to Kansas Rocks? Drop me a note if you every go.
Ever been to Kansas Rocks? Drop me a note if you every go.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk, KU!!!
R1200 GS Adventure '15
R1200 GS Adventure '15
Re: What we are doing this winter
ajayhawkfan wrote:Cool.
Ever been to Kansas Rocks? Drop me a note if you every go.
nope we havent been, but ive being eyeing their website and have every intention of going there this summer!
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Re: What we are doing this winter
I have a place nearby. Let me know when you go.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk, KU!!!
R1200 GS Adventure '15
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Re: What we are doing this winter
Sweet Joe. When you get done, i got a 1984 Toyota FJ 60 that needs a V8 and a NV4500 LOL.
I have been moving for most of Jan. The new place needs lots of work/updating. So thats what im doing this winter.
Hayden.
I have been moving for most of Jan. The new place needs lots of work/updating. So thats what im doing this winter.
Hayden.
95 KLX 650C
95 KLX 650C Yes another one. Gave to dad for Fathersday 2011
02 BMW Dakar
03 BMW BCR 1100S
03 KTM 450 EXC, Plated
04 XR650R, Plated and Motarded
06 KTM 640 Adv
95 KLX 650C Yes another one. Gave to dad for Fathersday 2011
02 BMW Dakar
03 BMW BCR 1100S
03 KTM 450 EXC, Plated
04 XR650R, Plated and Motarded
06 KTM 640 Adv
Re: What we are doing this winter
Nice, Joe.
Hope the Brown Bus treated you right today ... Nasty around here.
Hope the Brown Bus treated you right today ... Nasty around here.
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
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
Re: What we are doing this winter
2009 Aprilia Mana
2008 Kawasaki Versys
2005 Yamaha WR450F
2001 Kawasaki W650
1996 Gas Gas Pampera
1984 Honda Spree
1972 Benelli Mini Enduro (basement art)
2008 Kawasaki Versys
2005 Yamaha WR450F
2001 Kawasaki W650
1996 Gas Gas Pampera
1984 Honda Spree
1972 Benelli Mini Enduro (basement art)
Re: What we are doing this winter
will do, thanks for the offer!ajayhawkfan wrote:I have a place nearby. Let me know when you go.
Hey sherm, where you been wheeling at?
Re: What we are doing this winter
safiri wrote:Nice, Joe.
Hope the Brown Bus treated you right today ... Nasty around here.
hey safiri, thanks for the thoughts during the nasty weather. it happend for the only the 2nd time in 12 years of driving, they told us to get off the road and go home(on tuesday afternoon) and then told me not to come in on wednesday. with the bad roads tuesday there was no freight coming into the centers on wednesday so we didnt have anything to do~! iworked on the k5 and enjoyed the day off!
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Glad Big Brown got smart and pulled you off the road. No sense as not many were working anyway.xr-nut wrote:safiri wrote:Nice, Joe.
Hope the Brown Bus treated you right today ... Nasty around here.
hey safiri, thanks for the thoughts during the nasty weather. it happend for the only the 2nd time in 12 years of driving, they told us to get off the road and go home(on tuesday afternoon) and then told me not to come in on wednesday. with the bad roads tuesday there was no freight coming into the centers on wednesday so we didnt have anything to do~! iworked on the k5 and enjoyed the day off!
I have nearly new Michelin ATX-AT tires on my AWD/4WD 4Runner with good e-traction control. I didn't have trouble Tue or Wed but most others did.
A friend was out shoveling her mothers driveway in Mission Hills (What? You didn't hire that done!!!???) Wed morning and met the mailman as he approached. He had a stack of letters in his hand. She expected all, she got one. He told her the stack was the entire delivery for two long blocks. Seems the USPS freight trucks didn't get through either... So why did they send out the delivery guys????
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
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
Re: What we are doing this winter
A few acres southeast of the La Cynge power plant straddling state line and Missouri J. Only place I have taken the Jeep. I may not know what I'm doing... lots of dents, shattered fenders and one broken windshield. Those Osage thorn trees are TOUGH!xr-nut wrote:[Hey sherm, where you been wheeling at?
2009 Aprilia Mana
2008 Kawasaki Versys
2005 Yamaha WR450F
2001 Kawasaki W650
1996 Gas Gas Pampera
1984 Honda Spree
1972 Benelli Mini Enduro (basement art)
2008 Kawasaki Versys
2005 Yamaha WR450F
2001 Kawasaki W650
1996 Gas Gas Pampera
1984 Honda Spree
1972 Benelli Mini Enduro (basement art)
- Harvey Mushman
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Re: What we are doing this winter
http://offroad-review.com/new/index.php?page=354
There is a program on Speed called "Truck U", they build 4WD stuff. They had a show on recently that covered the Griffin King of the Hammer race that is held I believe in the California desert. It was pretty neat as it combined alot of Baja type open field runnning and also some serious rock crawling. It was a cool program. There was a competitor in the race name Brian Shirley that is from Kansas. There is some video on youtube that's neat to watch.
-Harv
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There is a program on Speed called "Truck U", they build 4WD stuff. They had a show on recently that covered the Griffin King of the Hammer race that is held I believe in the California desert. It was pretty neat as it combined alot of Baja type open field runnning and also some serious rock crawling. It was a cool program. There was a competitor in the race name Brian Shirley that is from Kansas. There is some video on youtube that's neat to watch.
-Harv
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- MacWildcat
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Re: What we are doing this winter
With the snow on the ground and cabin fever high enough to cause brain damage, I look at ways to prepare my ride for the next year.
In May I plan to ride at Moab. The KTM 400 EXC will definitely need some help with fuel range. I decided to add a 1 gal. Rotopax to the bike. The issue with the KTM is that support and framework is nonexistent past the seat. I had a hoaky KTM OEM rack that attached using the seat bolts.... all the weight was supported by the rear fender.
I'm not even sure if there is a sturdy rack available for a 2002 model, a rack for newer models can cost over $200. I decided I have the time and skills(?) to design my own rack. While I was building the rack, I wanted to incorporate flush mount turn signals.
In May I plan to ride at Moab. The KTM 400 EXC will definitely need some help with fuel range. I decided to add a 1 gal. Rotopax to the bike. The issue with the KTM is that support and framework is nonexistent past the seat. I had a hoaky KTM OEM rack that attached using the seat bolts.... all the weight was supported by the rear fender.
I'm not even sure if there is a sturdy rack available for a 2002 model, a rack for newer models can cost over $200. I decided I have the time and skills(?) to design my own rack. While I was building the rack, I wanted to incorporate flush mount turn signals.
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