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    I do carry a plug kit for the tire, but I also carry an extra 21 and 18 inner bladder. If the inner bladder punctures I can throw in the new one and patch the old one and use if necessary. I keep buying new ones(nervous like that), but I am going to check a couple that have been patched in the past to see if they are holding air under high pressure. I also carry a spare 21' normal tube so if all else fails it can be used front or rear.  On a non tubliss bike I carry both a 21' and 18' tube.  The regular tube kit takes up more space because of the 18' tube.

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    32 minutes ago, Oracle said:

    ----, that sucks. Glad your injuries seem minor in the grand scheme of what we do. You going stick with the tubeless? Seems like a huge pain in the ass when there is a failure if you ask me. 

    Yes I will stick with the tubliss.  That is the first trail side issue I have had with it. I lowered the pressure very low and it was a lucky shot that the rock pinched the inner bladder against a nipple to puncture. With my weight, tools, and gear I carry front pinch flats have always been a problem. With tubes (even super HD tubes) I have gotten so many pinch flats that tubliss deserves another try. It was not that hard to change. The fact we did it twice after putting all back together was the pain in the ass. We cannot explain why the new tube (inner bladder) went flat and then held air. If we were not by the creek to submerge the bladder to check for any kind of leak we would of put in the 21" tube. 

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    12 minutes ago, Pokey151 said:

    Glad there was no serious injuries.   What is that red and white stick you are using to help prop the bike up?  We need something that

    It works, but make sure you have a good place to mount it before you go out. The kickstand that I upgraded the 500 with moved the kickstand back and it was hard to get the front end to stay up.  I made one from a crutch that I have with the big bike. I like it better and will make another for my small bike.

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    Derek called me up and wanted to get out. I needed to try some changes I made to the 500. Seat concepts seat is much better than stock. I changed the rear tire to smaller width 130 from 140 as it was rubbing and had chewed through my mud guard when my skid plate moved on the last ride. I also changed the chain and went with a 48t sprocket from the 50t to raise the ratio and move the tire back a bit.  The bike is not as twitchy and can cruise on the freeway at 70 without high rpms. Much more manageable power on the trail. 

    We got to Ysabel TT and I lowered the pressure on the tubliss.

    Derek had a strap come loose so I had to stop him.

    As we were continuing on my front end was all over the place. Stopped and notice I was flat. 

     

    We found a nice shady spot by the creek to do the tire repair.

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    We did the tire repair. Inner bladder of the tire had a pinch flat from hitting a rock and pinching the inner bladder against a nipple. Put the bike back together and were getting ready to leave and noticed the front was flat again. Checked by putting air and nothing would hold. We could only think that the inner bladder was not ruptured by a pinch flat by there must be something causing the flat on the rim. I did check by running my fingers over the inner rim before I installed the new bladder. but it definitely was not holding air. We were going to throw the 21" tube in and replace the system. Dismantled the tire once again. After removing the inner bladder we pumped it up to see if the hole was in the same spot. No hole, no leak. Dunked it in the creek to see if there was any bubbles/ leak. Nothing. We could only surmise that the valve stem has some grit in it and was allowing a leak. We reassembled but decided to leave the front highly pressurized with 25-30 psi just make it home. 

    While reassembling the second time a ranger came by and checked our bikes. He was a really nice guy and hung out and talked to us until we got everything back in order to leave. 

    We then decided to head back and we would also hit Lusardi TT before going home.

     

    We had a great ride back to the beginning of Lusardi. We stopped and we both had discussed that the tire pressures were way to high and front was washing out. Derek did not want to reinflate his, and I was nervous as I did not want to get another flat and delay his riding any more than I had already done, so we proceeded.

     

    As you can see we did not make it that far into the trail when a bad thing happened. Font tire completely washed out in a small rut (that you could not see) while going into a turn. It was hard pack with sand on top which was like marbles.  From the pic you can see how the front tire chattered and slide into the rut and the impact and drag mark.

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    I hit the ground pretty hard. You can see in the video my hand shaking as I turned off the go pro. My head slammed and drug on the ground. I was dizzy and unstable for a short while. My right boot was spun and pointing my toes down the trail from where I had come. My boot was pinned under the bike an leg contorted so that I had to spin my body under my trapped leg so that I could use my free leg to push the bike up and free my trapped boot. From the video it does not appear to be a long time being pinned. To me it seemed much longer.

    We rode back to the shade at the beginning of Santa Ysabel so I could collect myself before heading home. My neck was really starting to hurt along with my ankle.  My neck pain subsided (thank goodness). I believe I broke my pinky and severely sprained my right ankle. Derek and I cant seem to get a ride in without incidence. You never know when the quick ride can turn bad. Thank goodness for being prepared and wearing proper gear.

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    3 minutes ago, dirt dame said:

    Wow, you have had a lot of adventures lately!

    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.  

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Pulled the bike back up on the trail and headed home.

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  19. Posted

    WASHINGTON NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2020

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    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.

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    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.

  23. Posted

    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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  24. Posted

    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.

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