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Oh man, so scary. I lost my Max on fathers day. No question they are family. We still struggle with the sudden loss. He was limping then did not want walk. We took him to the vet a few times, they said it was a form arthritis, gave him steroids and he improved, then a 6 months later he starting limping etc.. we took him to the vet again, started the steroids but no improvement. 3 days later we called our vet and they said take him to a specialist. We went there, they said he seemed to have injured his back. They gave him some minor pain meds and said limit his movement for 2 weeks and we will follow up. Well 2 days later he passed in my arms while trying to carry him to the car to go to the vet because he was in clear pain with the panting etc.. Talking with my neighbor who is a vet tech said she thought it was a cancer and it ruptured inside. When he 1st showed signs of him not being himself, they did a ton of blood work on him. So we thought he had arthritis but it may have been cancer that blood work never showed. They never thought along with I never thought of an Xray because when they said arthritis, well Xrays do not show that. Very scary stuff

I want to ride saturday

I think that is a great idea

Just sent thank you

So awesome Happy Bday and congrats

keep an eye out on offer up, letgo along with CL. Maybe in the trade sections too. I cannot stand thieves

Registration is open. It seriously was beyond epic last year. It rained a couple days before and ould not have asked for better conditions. I am signing up right now. Has anyone else done it? https://www.sobobarides.biz/shop

Me on Saturday if the weather is accurate #FINGERSCROSSED

Thanks! For the ride, yes I really hope we get some more rain.

To help the chances, I will wash and wax my car by hand next week. No iphone for me. but this is a PC, my android does not show it Fingers crossed

Well it's getting closer, looking at the weather, looks like a little rain Tuesday and Wednesday, and Saturday and Sunday (day of the event) looks like as of now its 0.24" rain foretasted. So it should be epic IMO. I just finished with all the upgrades on my new CRF450L (the pics are missing the skid plate) and this weekend I am finally getting a chance to try it out and break it in.

I'd like to join in

Well I have taken enough soil samples, I should be an expert. The lime was added because of the heavy rain to help the dirt stay in its shape. No rain expected, so I would imaging no significant amount of lime will be added

I like it!

subscribed. I am currently looking into it. I was considering the Trail-tech Voyager Pro but with my Scotts, it would mount so tall, it would get damaged quick

Welcome!

With this new bike, I had a hard decision between this and the new KTM 500 EXC. The rebate on the CRF pushed me to red. I was able to get the CRF PLUS all the goodies including a larger tank for what the 500 was. I know its still not a KTM 500 though. Anyways my point of this post is to just link up and ride new places. As I type this, its still all stock minus a set of Goldentyres (which are very slippery on the street. Downshifting breaks the rear loose. Reminds me of my supermoto days with a overheated rear tire.) So I am waiting for all the parts to show up. I still need just a couple items I forgot to order, a skid plate and hand guards. I also should add a GPS to this as well Maybe a scotts steering stabilizer? What are your thoughts on a GPS and skid plate for these? My older KTM I added a trail tech Voyager, I really liked it but I think its overkill because of this bike already having temp, speedo etc.. Skid plates, aluminum or the new plastic ones? I am use to the metal and never trusted the plastic but reading up on them, they seem to be solid. Also for the current 450L owners, any info would be appreciated.

WOW that is gorgeous!! Thank you. Looks like a few of my goodies for this showed up today, now I need to watch the clock run extra slow until quitting time

Thanks everyone

Thanks, that is the one I was looking at. Thank you! 😎

I work Thursday as well but I am taking the next 2 weeks off. I sure would like to get out with you guys

Where is everyone going? I have not taken my bike out in 6 months, this rain should make great conditions

Yes, Air cleaner also. I keep 2 cleaned and oiled and one on the bike. I have a stock tank I and good for roughly 80 mi? I carry 1.5L of spare fuel so not a lot of range. 2 of my buddies are showing interest in the pinion/fish creek. I will check with them, if not I am pretty open. I still have no basis on my skill level? I am not a beginner, just newish to dual sport.

Yeah I drained the fuel out of the carb before, I just did the oil. Checked the valves and replaced the battery. And had to fix a wiring issue. I have new chain and sprockets I need to install this week but that wont take long.

Sorry was dealing with the big family issues. A molex for the lights is damaged. 6 wires Wires broke right at the crimp, so it will just take time to pin everything out and install a new molex. Thanks for the offer, I can handle the wiring, its just finding the time