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  1. 2021 KTM Adventure R 15180 miles (this will go up as I ride it about once a week) Located in Oceanside, CA $10000.00 Full Tech pack (Rally mode, cruise control, quickshifter, MSR) and heated grips Forks and shock done by Suspension 101 ('Traveler' build) Aftermarket parts: Vanashe Bar Risers Vanashe GPS Mount MotoMinded ABS Cable Guide Camel Shock Heat sheild Perun Small Rear rack Wings Slipon Muffler G2 Ergonomics E-Gas throttle tube Seat Concepts 'Comfort' seat Tusk Luggage Racks w/soft bag mounts Rottweiler Power Plate Rottweiler Fuel pump shield Rottweiler Fuel QD Cycra Probend hand guards Spares: Factory Repair Manual Pulse Generator Shock springs (stock, 10.6 kg/mm, 10.3 - 12.3 kg/mm progressive) Stock takeoff parts: short windshield seat handguards rear rack muffler Ready to go - just serviced: New oil and filter, cleaned screens New air filter New rear brake pads Records provided on request. This bike has various scratches from dirt naps.
  2. New Camco Plastic battery box for Group 27 - 31 size. Free Pickup in Oceanside CA.
  3. Last year, as I approached the Boy Scout camp from the lost valley side, there were numerous signs saying no motorcycles.
  4. Tripleclamp Moto Headlight reinforcement for KTm 780/890 https://www.tripleclampmoto.com/products/headstraight-for-the-ktm-790-890 $30.00
  5. I've been to El Mirage a few times over the years. It's one of the last places you can really see 'shade-tree' mechanical wizardry. Would you ride this?
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    In the spirit of @TNTMO

    I just sold an ex250 to Tom a few days ago. I'm interested to see what he comes up with.
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    Tech Day Escondido (7-15-2023) 9:30am

    With the Dirt Glide? I wanna see it!
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    Isle of Man TT - Time Magazine

    Mrs Tb and I are hoping to go next year. But one cannot talk about the TT without mentioning Joey Dunlop. Not only was he one of the greatest road racers of his time (26 time winner of the TT), he was also awarded an OBE for his humanitarian work. I've picked out 2 articles which I think best describe who he was. Racer Humanitarian
  9. I used to watch a series called The Motocross Files that was a history of motocross and would focus on 1 rider at a time. DeCoster, Hannah, Tripes, etc. I thought it was pretty good. For the last 9 years there has been a Carlsbad MX reunion, usually at Booze Brothers Brewing in Vista. I went to one, 2018 I think. Lots of old guys and MX bikes! I know some of those old guys were riders but I wasn't sure who was who.
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    Otay Truck Trail / Pink Gate Ride - Noob Friendly

    I rode from the pink gate to Pio Pico and back yesterday. I was going to join this ride as I've never ridden anywhere south of the 94. But, a old coworker reached out to me a last week and asked if I wanted to check out the area. I've been wanting to ride with this guy for a long time so I said yes. (Note to self, when a expert level rider says something is easy, don't believe it!) If you stay on the main trail it's a bit rocky in places but OK. If you take any of the offshoots you may have to do some "off-piste" riding to get around the water. For instance, down in the Hubbard Spring area the road is flooded and you have to make a track along the upper slope. It was ............challenging!
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    Phone based offline navigation

    Where did you find that? I can't find that particular discount anywhere.
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    Phone based offline navigation

    Timely topic. I've been using Garmin products for a long time, but I have been looking at phone based stuff for a while now. @DSM8 has been on about the Kyocera rugged phone he uses, so I just bought a refurbished one to give it a try. You don't need a SIM card to use the other phone functions such as the GPS, camera. etc. Well, we call them phones, but they are just hand held computers with a phone app. Today is a good day to research mapping apps! Happy turkey day!
  13. Yeah, talk about perseverance! 1 or 2 of these guys were guests at a Flying Monkey Rally about 4-5(?) years ago. We watched the video and were able to ask questions. I asked why the KLR. I don't remember the answer clearly but it had to do with costs, simplicity, and availability (I think).
  14. @J5ive, @DSM8, and I took a little jaunt today. Dirt portion was Puerta La Cruz (Lost Valley) and Cooper Cienega from Warner Springs to Anza. We need to take more pictures. https://www.relive.cc/view/v4OG9j3Gwmq
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    Weekday Riders?

    Anyone riding tomorrow? I'm thinking of doing Highpoint and Palomar Divide IF the gates are open. Left message with Palomar ranger district but haven't heard back.
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    Tech Day - Saturday July 23rd

    Geez man, use a comma occasionally. And I'll bring my own relish next time.
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    Tech Day - Saturday July 23rd

    I'll be there to caution anyone who wants you to do lathe work.
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    New Member from Vista

    Hi Chris 👋
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    What's Your Go To Metal Supply Place?

    Another vote for IMS. It's like a candy store for metal. You may find what you need in the rems section, but you may have to buy 10 feet. Which is better then a full stick. I'm headed there today.
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    Anza Borrego Monday 21

    What do have in mind?
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    Any KTM 890 owners?

    I bought a used 890R a couple of months ago. With all the bells and whistles. After years of riding Japanese bikes, I can say that it’s different. If you read the review that Bagstr referenced, it is a good summation. My points of reference are a 2005 KLR 650 and a 2012 Super Tenere (sold), so I haven’t ridden anything less than 400 lbs. in a long time. Not to mention anything with HP! I’ve ridden all over Death Valley on the KLR and some places in Death Valley on the Tenere. If I went there now I would ride most places on the 890. I have been riding the 890 around here, so far (dirt wise) I’ve ridden Nate Harrison, High Point/Palomar, Lost Valley/ Puerta La Cruz, Jasper/Grapevine. You know you have a heavy machine in the tighter corners, but because the fuel weight is carried down low it’s surprisingly agile. My impressions, in no particular order. It is not a single cylinder thumper. The torque is higher in the rev range. That’s not to say you can’t use lower RPM’s, it’s just that with the current Trailmax Mission tires it really spins up in the dirt, but you can dial the amount of slip in, so there’s that. I see some Motoz tires in the future. Cruise control is great! So are the different ride modes. Quick shifter doesn’t do anything for me. Up shifts in lower gears seem harsh, but it may be misadjusted. Downshifts are good though. You can get 225 -250 miles out of 1 fuel load if you keep your right wrist in check. Which is hard to do! A great bike for paved mountain roads. Really, really fun! I’m still dialing in the suspension. I’m so used to flexi frames and noodle like forks that having a bike that is rigid and precise as this makes little tweaks have more impact. I think I’m getting the rear shock close, but the front high-speed circuit seems a bit harsh. But then, I’m just an amateur when it comes to suspension and could be way off base. In fact, I just asked DSM8 if I could ride his 1290 as I know he had as his stuff reworked by George. Stock ergonomics were not too bad. But I’ve made some changes to better fit me. Windscreen sucks. If you take it off it’s OK (less helmet buffeting) but for any long distance riding you will be having to figure out what screen works best for you. I think this bike is a good choice for an all rounder. A friend is waiting for his Norden to show up and asked if I’d be interested in doing the AZBDR. I’m thinking yes!
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