Beezzz

I saw it in person. It looked great.

Well done. Loving the photos. Getter done.

2020 KTM 500 exc tuning: I would like to soften and smooth out the throttle acceleration during the 0-5 mph speed range for slow speed technical use. What is the economical way to do this? Currently there is abrupt power changes in the throttle response. In the past, I would change the pilot jet on my 2008 ktm 450 exc. Thanks, Beezzz

Great ideas. Thanks. The lunging (abrupt, rough motor response off idle) stopped with the idle increase above normal carburated bike idle rates.

ALL GREAT IDEAS. Thanks. I didn't think of a clutch plate or throttle cam. Increasing the idle helped the engine smooth out.

Great write up. Thanks.

My wife and I did the French/Italian Alps over 3 weeks last year in June on two rented 125 Vespas. Rented them there and did a large loop. Climbing the Alps stressed them out immensely, but they made it. I pulled over to let them cool off due to the clutch slipping only once. At times while climbing the Alps we reached neck breaking speeds of 5 mph at the tops. Rentals are typically $50.00 to $60.00 per day per bike. We find that slow travel is the way to see the sights on small roads. Top speed is 50 mph. Typical speed is 20 to 30 mph. Alps are a must see. Run them the entire length is my interest next time. Rent BMW 800's in Romania for a lower cost and return them in 2-4 weeks.

LOL

Bags, how true you are. I can identify with 5 brain types. 1. mystery meat. 2. poor cheap bastard. 3. idiot. 4. WAIT, I can't remember. 5. Placebo PLUS . . MANY MORE . . .

My wife and I are heading to Italy and France for two weeks of scootering around, then to Spain, New York, Montreal. I am looking for the best free or near free android phone software for simple routing on the phone or on a PC. Locus? Ride with GPS? Can I use Google maps, create a custom route, save, open in an android phone? What is your recommendation? I plan to use our European phones with local country short term chips and download app to phone when we are in Europe. What are your tips?

Jaja, Any difference between Goggle Maps vs. Here we are.

Thanks Jaja and Big O. Here's my new adventure bike link for my wife and I: http://piemonterent.com/noleggio-vespa-langhe/. Just imagine my 6'4" tall frame on that small vespa bike. The open helmets and 1/2 visors are not what we are used to either. It is always a funny look. But, "when in Rome . . . ". Here are a few "tourist on scooters" photos from a trip in 2012 (Sienna, Florence Italy) with my wife. Two wheels are always the best choice.

Thanks for your help Oracle (very detailed), or should I call you "LB".

Yes, this is what I want to discuss. Paved roads. The redrawing and rerouting of the goggle maps while in use is a problem at times. On my computer, I can drag the route to reroute in google maps. On my android phone I can not change the automated course by dragging. The URL convert is interesting. How do you get the GPX into your phone. Via the free app such as Rever, Gaia, etc. AND any tips for sightseeing. Nice, France Turin, Italy Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Spain

two adventure bikes!!!

Happy B - Day Mr. Mule.

nice ride. desert is in perfect condition right now. "Bags" from my a previous ride last month: "2 rams in distance" Ring leader: CID

What was your route that day? Beautiful day and photos.

See you there. no breakfast. ETA 8:45

On my bmw f800gs, I aired down to 25 psi front and rear for dirt/rocks, rode it like a dirt bike and received dented rims up front. Rear was fine. Regret. Great traction though.

After ride: Aqua Caliente hot tub. I will be driving over there on my bike.

great. slacker start time of 9:00 am is good. South Carrizo "trees" is my favorite (privacy & closer to SD) O.K.?

I am in. Bags, any preference to a start location. South Carrizo, Tamerisk, Kendalls Cafe or Keslings

Thanks Bowers. It was $230/year and became $85.

Link: https://www.harborfreight.com/dual-hitch-extender-69881.html What is the most stable way to haul a 2 door jeep and a 250 lb. mx bike or a 450 lb adventure bike at the same time with a class A 26' "shorty" RV? (Fleetwood Flair RV) Should I mount them on the tail of RV or tail of Jeep. If mounted on the RV tail, can you make turns O.K. without the bike hitting the Jeep. Is the turning radius of the RV limited? Seems like it would be. Anyone have any experience with this?