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  1. 3 points
    The Intro: I've been a lurker here for over a year. I found this awesome forum through @tntmo youtube channel. I was searching for fun DS rides near Jacumba/the border and XR carb info and came across @tntmo's youtube, awesome local channel. Anyway, I found a great deal on a plated 96 XR600 last summer that had a seized carb (sitting with old gas for a decade in a garage) otherwise garaged with few original miles. I ended up getting a new carb, rebuilding the rear shock (spung for my 240 lbs at 6'5''), new KK Superpinion front sprocket, chain, new fluids, checked valves, new cables, bar, controls, wiring, NiCd battery, etc. Still need to swap out the fork springs and reinstall the desert tank (installed with rotted petcock when I bought it). To get to the point, this site along with some youtube channels has inspired me to get into dual sporting. I've been riding around east county since I got the bike but have been hesitant to take on anything off-road until the rear shock was done. The Report: The off-road maiden voyage started in Santee/Lakeside through Wildcat Canyon to Ramona and on to Black Mountain TT. Up and down Black Mountain (your photos posted here do not do that view its true justice). An amazing view I'm sure I'll be visiting regularly. I continued on to Santa Ysabel TT, past Sutherland Reservoir, 78, San V, and back on Wildcat for the ride home. 85 miles in 3hrs 20mins and a perma-smile for the rest of the day. Thanks to everyone for your regular content, ride reports, etc. I wanted to make my intro at the noob ride and camp but had plans that weekend. I know the regulars know this, but it begs repeating... This is a great community. I'm sure you guys are motivating other lurkers out there like me. I'll try not to be one anymore. Cheers, Joe
  2. 1 point
    Hi kids, UPS got here less than an hour ago, but I'm so impressed with this product I had to post a couple of pics. A little history... about 6 mos ago, I purchased a "new to me" 2017 KTM 500 from a guy that bought it as a first bike. It didn't go well. Consequently, I got the bike and all the farkles for a good price....stick a fork in him cuz he was done. One of the things I was given was a bumper carrier. Cool! I have a bike trailer, but this is carrier easy for a skinny bike. Well, the bumper carrier I was given hasn't made it 6 months. The 2x2" male end that you put into the receiver had split in the corners due to the incessant rocking back and forth during transport. I talked to @DSM8 about welding and he bought up the point that it was cheap in the first place. Good point. So, I went shopping. I found the MotoTote Sport carrier...see pics Nice! (note: it is NOT buttoned down yet. All bolts are loose in pic.....that's for tomorrow) It's pricey. But for $599, it's all powder coated. Max weight is 600lbs, which means I could put my Street Triple on it if I needed to. Look at the size of the rear tire it will accommodate! This thing is so burly, you can extend the receiver tube further out, move the bike stuff back towards the truck and uncover a hole for a trailer ball. You can actually load a bike on this thing AND tow a trailer behind it. I'll post more pics as I get it "sized" for my KTM. The length is adjustable... Check it out at: MotoTote Sport - Deluxe Motorcycle Hauler for Dual Sports & Sport Bikes
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    You might want to rethink that one: Black Mountain Road (11S04) Palomar Ranger District Closed
  4. 1 point
    I might be trying to join one of your desert rides soon as long as it's not too high on whatever difficulty scale you're using now. 😆
  5. 1 point
    Just to be clear this ride is brutal dezert plus steep pucker clenching forest. Plz have a KTM something plated or be Chris Birch on an ADV. Ill be at the Chevron 9 or 10 am.
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    Welcome. I'm new to ADV/Dual Sport also. Hope to see ya out there.
  8. 1 point
    Nice bag on the. Back. You got a great dual sport bike there. Thanks for posting. Glad to see some red out there on trail.
  9. 1 point
    Really making me feel like an “influencer” over here. Well I hope to ride with you soon. Welcome to the group, see ya on the trail.
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