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I hope everyone is having a good 4th of July.

I wanted to head up to Black Mtn and see if it was possible to see the Neowise comet. Called Derek and he was up for a last minute ride. We were having a good time riding up. We were moving at a good clip. I jumped a large water bar and bottomed out on a boulder when I landed. I was thinking man I really smacked that. As I was heading into the next sharp turn I went to stop and no back brake. Had to do the flinstone stop with feet and grabbing way to much front brake to keep from slamming into the mountain. Turns out when I bottomed out it somehow took the skid plate and slid it back. The wings of the skid plate would not let me get to the brake lever. I rode up to the top of the mountain with no back brake. Had to remember on the tight turns to slow down. I fixed it when we got to top. We had a beautiful sunset. Derek needed to go so I stayed to see if the comet was visible. Sure enough the comet appeared. It appears as a white smudge in the sky to the North- NW. It appears under the big dipper. You could really see it using the binoculars I took up. As I was getting ready to leave I get a phone call from Derek. I was thinking he broke down on the way home. "Mike my bike is off the trail in a ravine". I headed down the trail and found him and his bike. Pulled the bike back up on the trail and headed home.

Everyday is and adventure. You just never know when your plans can change. Derek was very happy he had someone to come help.There was a couple in a truck that drove by him and his bike and did not offer any assistance. He probably would not of been able to get the bike out himself.

WASHINGTON NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2020 Senate-Passed Great American Outdoors Act Heads to the House On June 17, the Senate passed S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) by a strong bipartisan vote of 73-25. Among other things, this landmark legislation would address the $20 billion maintenance backlog on America’s public lands and waters, as well as fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. “The powersports industry, including motorcycle, dirt bike, ATV, and side-by-side enthusiasts appreciate the Senate’s bipartisan support in passing the Great American Outdoors Act,” said Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America. “GAOA will boost recreation opportunities and the economy by helping powersports dealerships across the country, as well as thousands of manufacturing employees in states like Georgia, Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan, and Minnesota for our member companies. I look forward to swift approval of the bill by the House of Representatives in the coming weeks.” The measure is now in the House and with a vote expected in late July. ARRA continues to take an active role on this landmark legislation and has reached out to the House leadership and a number of Congressional offices urging for support and swift passage of the GAOA. Photo courtesy of Moab Tour Company (from discovermoab.com) RTP Included in House-Passed $1.5T Infrastructure Bill The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act of 2020 (H.R. 5797) was part of the recently passed $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill (H.R. 2) by the House. H.R. 2, known as “The Moving Forward Act”, passed by a 233-188 vote and was almost entirely along party lines. The bill would ensure that we get back tax dollars that recreational interests pay into the National Highway Trust Fund every time we fill up our motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, 4X4s, etc., and it could provide nearly three times the amount of funding for recreational trails than the current RTP formula. The measure now moves to the Senate where leadership has referred to the bill to be a ‘partisan wish list’. The primary sticking point is a lack of consensus on how to pay for the $1.5 trillion legislation. Furthermore, upon passage, the White House threatened to veto the bill, saying it would “disproportionately benefit America’s urban areas” and divert money from the Highway Trust Fund to transit and rail projects that “have seen declining market shares in recent years.” Nominate 2020 Recreational Trails Program Awards The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) is seeking nominations for outstanding projects that utilized funds from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). If you would like to nominate any completed and worthy RTP projects, click here to fill out a nomination form by July 31. Please take the time to recognize and promote significant contributions to trail-related recreation that the Recreational Trails Program is supporting all across the country. The recognition of great projects will elevate the profile of the RTP with members of Congress and emphasize the need for continued funding. States Continue to Increase Recreational Access As states continue to reopen, they are increasing recreational access to roads, trails, picnic areas, restrooms, and wilderness. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to work with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and use a phased approach to increase access on a case-by-case basis. The following recreational areas were reopened in June: Yosemite National Park increased recreational access to the Yosemite Wilderness for those with an existing wilderness permit reservation and to those with an existing Half Dome permit. Grand Teton National Park began its Phase 2 Reopening by increasing access to visitor services, campgrounds, visitor cabins, convenience stores, takeout food service, river and lake boating, secondary road access, limited visitor centers, backcountry permits, some special-use permits, and entrance stations. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks began Phase 1 reopening by increasing recreational access to roads, trails, picnic areas, restrooms, and wilderness backpacking with reservations. Arcata, CA – Recreation sites in the King Range National Conservation Area, including the Lost Coast Trail, reopened to the public. Included in the reopening plans are the Mattole, Nadelos, Wailaki, and Tolkan campgrounds and all trailheads. Albuquerque, NM – El Malpais National Conservation Area (NCA) increased recreational access and services. Taos, NM – the Rio Chama Wild and Scenic River reopened access to the Rio Chama River permit system. The Rio Chama permit group size will be decreased from 16 to 5 for current and future permits. Also, the Río Grande del Norte National Monument (Monument) resumed day-use fee collection at the Wild River and the Orilla Verde Recreations Areas, including the Taos Junction Bridge and Lone Juniper boat ramps. Lone Juniper and Arroyo Hondo campgrounds can be used for day access. Las Cruces, NM – Granted day use access to Three Rivers Recreation Site; Dripping Springs Natural Area; Aguirre Spring Recreation Area, Lake Valley Historic Town Site; and Soledad Canyon. Roswell, NM – BLM reopened vault toilet facilities at Rob Jagger’s Campground and Cave Campground as well as Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area and Mescalero Sands OHV Area. Farmington, NM – Simon Canyon Recreation Area (day-use and camping); Brown Springs Campground (day-use and camping); and Bisti Wilderness parking area (day-use only). Roseburg, OR – the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District announced that Susan Creek campground and Tyee campground reopened for overnight stays, with reservations. North Bend, OR – Coos Bay District has restored overnight access to its campgrounds in Coos, Douglas, and Curry counties. Overnight camping is again permitted.

Nice Mimi. I will be heading up there for some trails soon.

What are your opinions about installing Clutch and/ or Ignition cover guards? I see the upside of protection. The only downside I can think of would be heat retention, but it cannot be that much.

I new when the T700 came out it would be the next race. Builders using the parallel twin in smaller ADV bikes. I hope these engines prove very reliable. Pierer Confirms 500cc Adventure Bikes for KTM & Husqvarna Coming KTM CEO reveals 490 Adventure and Husqvarna Norden 501 coming in 2022. https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/pierer-confirms-500cc-adventure-bikes-for-ktm-husqvarna-coming/

I did install the covers today. I made the modifications to the bottoms to let the moisture escape. They fit nice. I also vented my skid plate some more to help with air flow.

It has never happened to me, but I was there so figured why not. Previous owner removed the key mechanism because he was afraid of losing the key during his enduro races. He sent me the relocation bracket he never used and I bought a new key mechanism. Had to get creative for the spot to mount the mechanism, but I found a good spot. I attached a quick disconnect to the bike so that if the key came out it would not leave the bike, but I could disconnect and take with me.

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Thanks. I did purchase a set of Guards for the Clutch and Ignition covers. They are full plastic covers, not partial like most I had found. I was more worried about heat retention. If people will jb weld/ glue a aluminum full guard on, I cant see these retaining any more heat. I will modify and expose the cover bolts on the lower part of the guard and drill a few holes to let out water. I am also going to vent my skid plate to let more air flow get to the engine.

Where are you?

Good to see you as well. Nice to see a couple out riding dirt bikes. Hope to see you guys around more often.

Turned out to be a good ride. I thought I was late leaving the coast a little after 5 pm. I got to the top of the mountain around 6:20. I had redone the front tire / tubliss system yesterday trying to get it to seal properly. It worked out well. I should of lowered the rear pressure more (next time). I mounted the go pro and figured I would try it out going up the mountain. GOPR0012 (1).MP4 Hmberg showed up. He was with someone else, but it turned out to be a couple that were locals that ran up the mountain. Another local rider showed by chance later as well. It was a nice sunset! Nice to see new faces.

I will be trying to hit the 2fer on Black Mtn near top tomorrow. I plan on doing some riding earlier in the day and then hitting the sunset on Black Mtn.

Happy Birthday Don. I hope you are doing well.

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Please put him in your thoughts. Thank you Dean Voyer is feeling emotional with John Ravera in Borrego Springs, California. 16 mins · Friday the 20th of March, I went for an adventure ride with my friend John Ravera. We were having a great time and put in some serious mileage when it came to an abrupt end with John getting into an accident with a car on SR22 in Borego Springs, CA. We had just ridden up Inspiration Wash to a small lookout that John wanted to show me as I had never ridden in that area of Borego. We were back on SR22 headed East when at Fonts Point a car decided to flip an illegal U turn at the bottom of the wash with absolutely no line of sight of on coming traffic. John T boned the car. I wasn't going to post anything regarding this as I wanted to keep the privacy of the family. I just spoke to John's wife Amy and she asked that I post and ask for prayers for John and the family. Please send prayers to John Ravera and family. https://www.facebook.com/dean.voyer?__tn__=lC-R&eid=ARDF8xigcHyOMG8fk3lgbthrsMCbUZCk3v2A9QUzAugMFUaiOY8EfhJkCJjV_egRHYpbEjBC3Ch2CmIs&hc_ref=ARSWSHzmOhKFwjfnsnlRuYDS7z7ExiljnHzcsMpxsJINrtAKYy5M8S-64Ma9fo8ud4M&ref=nf_target&__xts__[0]=68.ARC60f68wINMynaG__hG6uFakCx2noJVr0FuMAgqq0FTtYCKlGsslsPcfOlUMaQ8YD3Mq-87IdKN7Y7gqZOm0TOZytY-d9dm6dltmHg82gqGoE-cbAEOmy6ZjxBzuiPjqjlv6cS0yyhuDob_z30wX25ddGSRPc3qlF_3D-t4JcfgE-W2aJxS1jscB1bEro4U3dD9qDzSQOwlt2NtHSfP2qQaB9BbaHuz72MRHG7dPT14SDa0aKsuuEjLfYv_yIHEk-6UcQ

It was a fun ride. We were to meet at Pamo rd and Santa Ysabel truck trail at 3:00. Derek showed a little after I got there. We waited until 3:30 for anyone running late. We headed up Santa Ysabel to Mesa Truck trail then Mesa Grande.. We headed over to Palomar and headed up. A little to much talking at this point. Sun was heading down and I had stated that we would try to make it to Black Mtn for the 2fer Tues. We pushed it on the way back trying to make it. We made it to the Black Mtn truck trail and Santa Ysabel junction as the sun was going down. We did not see anyone and I was determined to head up and see if anyone was up top Black Mtn for the sunset. Black Mtn Truck trail is actually a decently long trail. I was very glad I had done some work on the bike. I had installed new tires with tubliss that was hooking up with the trail pretty well. I also contacted Konflict suspension and discussed what they had done to the bike and how to adjust it for the riding I was doing. Much more plush. I made it just in time to see the last of the sunset. No one else was there. Derek showed a little while later. I was excited to head back down. I had never ridden the bike at night. The lights on the bike are great. I did not know what to expect as they are not the brightest PRO lights from baja designs, but they were bright. Little did I know that would get me in trouble later on the way home. We split ways in Ramona and I headed down San Pasqual Valley to Del Dios. As I am on Del Dios I was playing with the lights trying to get used to the lights High beam/ low beam or both. As cars would come I would dim the spot as I should. The previous owner had changed out the lights and also changed out the light switch. He changed to a smaller unit and the selector is very sensitive from on setting to another. In the canyons of Del Dios a care was coming at me so lowered the lights. When the car passed I went to put the lights back up, but I ended turning them completely off. Now I am traveling down the canyons at 65 mph in total darkness. No cars coming to see the road. BLACK! Deprivation tank BLACK! I am trying to find the switch to turn the lights on. A few seconds go by and I cannot find the switch or get the lights to come on. Traveling at 65 mph you are covering some distance every second and I was traveling down the road with a guard rail/ canyon on one side and a mountain on the other. I hit the back brake. Back brake is locking up and skidding. I have to abandon looking for the lights and concentrate on staying upright and hoping to stop before I hit something. I feather the front brake and rear brake. As the bike is fish tailing I could feel it between my legs. It was the only feeling I had to know that the bike was upright and not tipping. All that was running through my mind is " this is going to hurt!". As the bike was slowing down I put down my feet so I could feel if the bike was tipping. When the bike was almost stopped it came to a stop against the curb. My foot hit the curb and I ended up setting the bike down as gently rolled into the ditch. It was quite the challenge to be thrown into. I was a little rattled after words. It was kind of sad that after wards while the bike was laying there a couple cars came by they did not even stop. I get a call from my wife as I am getting ready to take off from the side of the road. "You have been in the same spot for a long time, are you OK?" The tracking on the phone can be a good thing sometimes.

Nice write up and pics Udo. Picking that bike is probably a b*%ch. I went down the other night on the 500 and picking it up is so easy compared to the 990. You have inspired me. I think I will have to do a shorter big bike over night locally. Thank you

Sounds like an adventure for sure. Nice to have people with good attitudes to go through it with. Seems like you were very prepared. I do notice one thing you need to add to your gear, a CAMERA! I was telling my wife yesterday about the ride I went on a week a go with people I did not know. At the meeting point some people did not want to shake hands as they were scared of the VIrus. All that hesitation went out the window when we were helping each other up, through and over obstacles. Good luck with the charging system. I have read that the older KTM's charging system was weak and needed to be upgraded. Thank you for the write up. Glad it all worked out!

Short notice guys. I had to bail on another ride so I want to get out local and try out some work I have done on the small bike. I will be meeting at Santa Ysabel trail and Pamo Rd at 3:00. We plan on hitting Palomar and coming back.

On the last sunset ride I discovered some issues with the Ktm 990. First my fans were not working. Then my Zumo decided to quit working as we came down the mountain. I fixed the thermostat. Pretty easy fix. I replaced with a lower temp thermostat. The Zumo was a little more involved. I did not want to scrap the Touratech mount for the Zumo and spend a bunch of money to replace with another system. The old Zumo was locked in a mechanism attached to the mount. I had to cut the screws to look at what I had to play with. Once off I figured I could make an adapter plate and reuse the Touratech Nav mount. I wanted to be able to mount both my Garmin Montana and my phone. I had the power cradle for the Montana so I attached it to the plate and attached the ram mount for the phone. Turned out well enough. I will use it. I may trim and add some more rubber to the mounts, but for now it will work. I am hoping to do the same on the 500 when it arrives so share devices easily between bikes.

We will try to stop at Black Mountain Truck trail on the way back for a Two Fer Sunset.

I was going to meet you guys up there. The camp ground is still and hour plus away from my house up there so I am going to get some more stuff done around here. Have fun.