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So honest question. Why replace the radiator hoses or remove the thermostat? It's not like they are a high failure item. Bling?

Won't make a ride next week. Heading out tomorrow to Superstition. Taking the SXS and leaving the dirt bike home. Pictures I saw from today at Ocotillo Wells looked pretty muddy. That will probably dry down by next week BUT they are expecting up to a 1/4" more on Monday\Monday night. Early reports from buddies that are out there confirm the mud and that the desert is pretty crowded. My guess is that the bulk of the crowd will leave Wednesday.

Or here for a bit less $ https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-3800mAh-Extended-Compatible-Original/dp/B013WPA6YO/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=uv5-r+extended+battery&qid=1576890440&sr=8-1

Buy the Baufeng UV5-R on Amazon. Much cheaper than Rugged for basically the same radio. Rumor is that RR Baufeng is now locked out of the ham band per recent FCC ruling so it won't work with SDAR frequency. There's probably a way around that but just get the Amazon one and avoid the headache. Packaage deal: https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-1800mAh-Battery-TIDRADIO-Antenna/dp/B0772FYKK8/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=uv5-r&qid=1576868837&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMDU0NURHTEFTMDhCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTk3NTg0Slg4Tjg3S1NTQTJXJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMTA4MzUzVVNCOElXSUVaRktJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Or Just the radio: https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=uv5-r&qid=1576868837&sr=8-4

Come on man! Just an FYI I carry the Inreach in the RZR too. Had the fuel pump go out in it and had to be towed 20 miles back in by my buddy. Had we been alone the Inreach might have been real handy.

Just pass on thru to Utah and be done with it.

I’m in. Bringing two buddies.

Actually I don’t think you can legally. Only hiking allowed.

Okie dokey. Just give me a shout but only if I get to come watch.

Ahh... don't do that. December is a busy month. That and I have to take the motorhome in Tuesday for an alignment. The insanely expensive tires are wearing oddly:( I'm really going to miss the CBH breakfast. BTW got the Motominded headlight mount and Supermount installed 👍

Should be epic conditions. Unfortunately Tuesday is a no go for me. Next time. You gents have fun.

Looks great. Wish I could have made it but not in the cards this time. Just checked the Fish Creek weather station. They got another .6" today. Ought to be really saturated now.

I think they would be interested in all "no-motorcycle" trails if they could. Thank god for the license plate!:}

No worries. Just wanted to clear up any confusion.

I believe that’s Truckhaven not Thimble. N

To be honest I just got it. Sitting here in the office it looks perhaps slightly better but that just may due to the fact that my 600 has been through hell. I don't have too much difficulty with the sun but I do have it mounted more horizontal than most. Perhaps that's why but I don't know. Also I use maps more than tracks these days (for reasons I won't elaborate on here). I convert my gpx tracks into custom maps. The conversion program adds a black outline to the trackline which enhances it's visibility substantially.

It's interesting but I think I prefer a separate GPS. I have my Inreach paired to my old Iphone which resides on my chest protector in an Otterbox case plus I use the phone for taking pictures as well. Very convenient and if the Iphone gets damaged or goes dead I can still work from the Inreach directly. As you mentioned though the price seems high you will have more money invested in a separate gps and Inreach. I just bought a Montana 610 since my 600 is getting long in the tooth. Montana = bigger screen for my old eyes and I like the form factor of the Montana better.

I get it. If it makes you comfortable then by all means...

I've never had an issue using Inreach. Iridium network is pretty solid.

Not to be rude but why?

Some are cool some are not. I’ve had mostly positive experiences but ABSP has a reputatIon of always having one or two rogue rangers with an attitude. I had one bad experience not on the bike but in my 4wd with a ranger who was clearly out of line. Sorry Bags but I have to disagree. Citing for non-dot tires, license plate holders is nothing short of harassment. It has nothing to do with the ohv park. The bottom line is that with the advent of street legal dirt bikes there has been a big increase in their presence in park.

It's a fixit ticket not a felony. No reason to get your panties in a wad. Just some overzealous park ranger pissed off because you're riding a legal dirt bike in his park and he doesn't like it. . For whatever reason ABSP seems to attract these types.

May or may not be a problem. Not sure where you have in mind to park but be aware that the 58 bypass in Kramer Junction is now open. As a result of the construction the layout of the area has changed significantly.

Great day. I was almost cold when we left the trucks. Blown away how little sand was in many of the washes. Way different than at the end of last season. Thanks Dave for having me.

Looks like Santa Clause and his twin brother!