BelnapAir

Kan't Take Motorcross

I frequent daley ranch, lake hodges, and elfin forest. Not in the greatest of shape right now, but would be happy to show you around.

You looking at weekend dates or days during the week?

Nate Harrison is pretty easy. Just about anything two wheel drive that hasn't been "slammed" could make it during the dry season.

superb video. Looks like a really good time...

Lets not forget the motorcycle song....

This thread was more active when it had pictures of bicycles.....

FELIX the Cat SHAFT!

"Who's the cat that won't cop out, when theres danger all about?"

Looks awesome, which trails were those?

Nahhh. No worries. Nobody steals dual-sport motorcycles. Haha just 6-packs forgotten on the porch right?

I'm free after 5pm today and tomorrow, if you wish to do a night run out there.

Wakemedic. I may take you up on that if all else fails. I've had some time to think about it and now realize that getting a 4x4 down there and out is challenging unless you've already done it before. See video to get an idea: If i can get someone or a group of people to ride out, troubleshoot the bike and get it to run or somehow get it back up the "the drop" up to a point where a truck can tow it, that is a possibility? Anyway, i appreciate all the suggestions with what i could to mechanically, but i think i'm going to need hands on help on this. The other possibility is to ride 2up on my bike until we get to the spot and try and get the xrl going? Could you get your hands on another CDI to bring out if it happens to not be a fuel problem?

Yea if it just wouldn't restart due to the cdi, that would be an easy troubleshoot....However, if the cdi starts to poop out once the engine gets hot, that would create an intermittent problem. Gotta love it. At least it isn't a car with 4 times as many cylinders... I think my vote may still be with the fuel...If the bike was in the garage it "might" be a 5 minute fix, but its not like you can just run out there to investigate too easily.

"(it ran) Normal 5 minutes or so and then suddenly quit. Sometimes it would start up right away. But it kept getting worse where we had to let it sit 10 minutes before attempting to start. It would start and then once you ride it for 5-10 minutes, cut out again. We let it cool down close to 20 minutes at one point to take a break and tried again. Did not help much. The bike was sitting outside for about 3 weeks with gas though. I filled it some more this morning. But it did have old gas and it has not been ridden in 3-4 weeks i would say. It got worse gradually as in it would cut out in about 2 minutes of riding." From what he's told me. I know this ethanol gas turns to water exceptionally quick. But why would it wait (to become a problem) until that far into the ride? Perhaps the petcock is plugging up? That would be easy as taking off the fuel line and blowing on it to blow the crap off temporarily. The CDI becoming inoperative once it warms up is a possibility, however slight. I haven't heard of that happening very often.

Towing a bike in sand is really hard. A 4x4 truck would probably be the most feasible way, if you aren't able to fix it out there.

"Kick his a$& SeaBass!!"

Does it come with faux leathers and chaps?

Awesome...bringin' back Hardly Bashin' Fridays...

How old is the "new" gas that you have in it? I went through a similar experience with my bike only to find out that the 3 week old gas had turned to potable water.

Starting to miss my 2-smoke....

Nice photo's Bagstr, Thanks again for showing us the way! My view of the desert being associated with whoops is now diminishing.... hahaha Hopefully Shift got some good video action!

Looks like I may be able to borrow a small pickup for tomorrow. Shift....if your interested in grabbing the other seat, your more than welcome.

I've got levers and a pump I'll be bringing out. I'm in the same boat as far as getting out there.

Most likely IN. You guys mind PM'ing me some phone numbers as a just in case? Or is there even any cell service in that area to work with?