rushes
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Who's riding dual sport?
I am.
I know Wayne is 1 day, maybe Jim.
Anyone else?
I am.
I know Wayne is 1 day, maybe Jim.
Anyone else?
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extrememarine
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One day down - at least a couple more - I need to find more mud holes to play in...
fjrob1300
Frost-back1 IBA 34867 / Brown Sider 002/ Dark Side
You got me all excited!!! Only 2 people have accomplished this! I almost put them back on for EOM. lol.
spklbuk
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Be careful what you wish for marine.
Turn out most any side track like the one to the right; they will hold ya.
Russ, I kinda screwed up. Retired. The got a job.
El Toro Joe
FYYFF
Retired, then got a job...WTF?
Be careful what you wish for marine.
Turn out most any side track like the one to the right; they will hold ya.
Russ, I kinda screwed up. Retired. The got a job.So I'll be ready for Sat/Sun but that is the best I can do.
rushes
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No problem!Russ, I kinda screwed up. Retired. The got a job.So I'll be ready for Sat/Sun but that is the best I can do.
I've been studying the route maps. I'm looking forward to doing some exploring.
clocklaw
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If I had a double Trailer in a bag I would bring Ginger.....but this trip will be iLean only.
rushes
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rushes
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Extrememotardmarine and I rode about 260 miles yesterday and I did about 125 today.
A few phone pics from yesterday and today before the rain got here.
A few phone pics from yesterday and today before the rain got here.
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rushes
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One more.
Took this when it was dry. Found out it's true.
Took this when it was dry. Found out it's true.
spklbuk
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I see you found Briery Knob! And yep, the locals nailed that one both figuratively and literally.
One more.Took this when it was dry. Found out it's true.
rushes
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Kinda soggy today, but still rode about 135 miles with spklbuk leading the way.
It was great!
Didn't take many pics. Here's my favorite of the day.
Sandstone Falls on New River.
It was great!
Didn't take many pics. Here's my favorite of the day.
Sandstone Falls on New River.
spklbuk
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Has anyone seen this man? Approach with caution. He may be an escapee...
Bugnatr
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Riding with Jim is a real treat, he knows his way around the back country. Nice picture!Kinda soggy today, but still rode about 135 miles with spklbuk leading the way.It was great!
Didn't take many pics. Here's my favorite of the day.
Sandstone Falls on New River.
extrememarine
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I had the pleasure of riding with Russ on Thursday. Jim put together a short loop for us, and even though Garmin conspired to remove some of the dirt, we still managed to have a really great day. On an FJR, 260 miles is a little more than a tank of fuel. On a DRZ 400 & KLR, it's one heck of a day!!
Here's some of the shots I had from that day.
Second rest stop.
Highland Scenic Drive at about 4200' elevation.
3 Forks Wilderness area
Jim had told me "all those roads lead back to the main exit up there". We managed to find the one that didn't.
And then this - we were supposed to follow that trail south, which would have dumped us out close to the start / finish point of the loop. Minor hiccup known as the "closed gate". We were running short on time, and fuel (bikes and bodies).
Russ is a class act. That second picture is where I put the DRZ down; that uphill switchback was covered in a half inch of fine road material that was nearly invisible until you kicked it around with your foot. I was focused on looking for oncoming traffic and the front tire washed out on me. I laid there and did the post crash reboot - fingers, toes, arms, legs, deep breathe (broken rib test) and all seemed fine. I bit of fiction burn on my knee cap and maybe a sprained thumb. The DRZ laid there, running, laying down hill. We got it up righted, I walked it off and re-fired the bike. Russ made sure I was good, rechecked and confirmed that I wasn't stumbling or short any more bricks that I started out with...
I think Russ mentioned that it would be ok if I needed to cut the day short if I wasn't feeling up to riding anymore. I can't be sure if that's exactly what he said, because I was headed up the hill...
It was a great day - thanks Russ!!
-Wayne
Here's some of the shots I had from that day.
Second rest stop.
Highland Scenic Drive at about 4200' elevation.
3 Forks Wilderness area
Jim had told me "all those roads lead back to the main exit up there". We managed to find the one that didn't.
And then this - we were supposed to follow that trail south, which would have dumped us out close to the start / finish point of the loop. Minor hiccup known as the "closed gate". We were running short on time, and fuel (bikes and bodies).
Russ is a class act. That second picture is where I put the DRZ down; that uphill switchback was covered in a half inch of fine road material that was nearly invisible until you kicked it around with your foot. I was focused on looking for oncoming traffic and the front tire washed out on me. I laid there and did the post crash reboot - fingers, toes, arms, legs, deep breathe (broken rib test) and all seemed fine. I bit of fiction burn on my knee cap and maybe a sprained thumb. The DRZ laid there, running, laying down hill. We got it up righted, I walked it off and re-fired the bike. Russ made sure I was good, rechecked and confirmed that I wasn't stumbling or short any more bricks that I started out with...
I think Russ mentioned that it would be ok if I needed to cut the day short if I wasn't feeling up to riding anymore. I can't be sure if that's exactly what he said, because I was headed up the hill...
It was a great day - thanks Russ!!
-Wayne
rushes
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Wayne failed to mention he was trying to super motard the bike through the corner and come out on the back wheel.
It WAS a great day. Thanks again for leading and finding the slippery places before I got there....
It WAS a great day. Thanks again for leading and finding the slippery places before I got there....
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yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
Next year I'll trailer down both the WR450 and the FJR. If you like slippery I know where there is a little slippery water crossing. Just ask Tom.
https://vimeo.com/131311404
That just never gets old
https://vimeo.com/131311404
That just never gets old
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Iris
formerly "herfjr"
Wow....that looks like fun!!! I mean the trail riding, not so much the falling down part - lol
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wheatonFJR
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You don't like gravel or dirt. I doubt you would like river crossings Iris.
Of course, you have a Jim to pick up the bike for you...so maybe you would like it.
In the video above, Tom needed to have his own personal Jim to do that kinda schtuff.
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