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  4. Posted

    I was along for this ride, I'm an experienced rider. I joined this ride as to be my first time with my KLR on any kind of dirt, knowing just what I read on the description that this would be a perfect time to try it out. I like others mingled at the staging area and greeted old friends as well as introduced to new ones. The riders meeting laid out just what to expect on who was leading and sweeping, pace of the ride, terrain and an assessment of rider ability during the first mile or two.

    So the first mile or so was just that, flat road, then mild uphill with some turns and staging area at the top for review. All the time PB,BS and TH were attentive to all. Paul found some different obstacles to introduce to the riders, all optional and if was part of the trail had a bypass if needed.

    I was impressed with all the effort these guys put into introducing noobs to dual sport riding, taking it on themselves to make it as safe as could be. I will join you guys again for sure.

    Kelly

  6. Posted

    When I did my SS1000, I went from PQ to the Golden Gate Bridge. I went right up the 5, came down the 101 to Paso Robles, across the 46 back to the 5, to the 10, the 15 home. I stopped 7 times for fuel not counting my start and ending fill up. Twice stopped for 1/2 each to eat, start time was 2:46am and end time was 9:07 pm. Total miles was 1027

    This was on my 03 Ultra Classic. I would like to try on the KLR and have though about Border to Border in 36 hrs.

    I also mapped out a route from here to Solvang, up across the 120 to the 395 then a slight kink towards Indo then home. Total miles 1001.8.

    I would prefer after the time change back to long and warmer days.

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  7. Posted

    Well I registered my new me 06 525 EXC today. What a rip off. The previous owner had non-opped the bike since May but I still had to pay the entire years worth of fees even though I'll have to pay again in only 6 months. I can't believe California gets away with this crap. About $120.00 to register a 7 year old bike plus hundreds in sales tax for a bike that won't see more than 500 street miles in a year. You would think that when a vehicle is non-opped you would not need to pay for the time it isn't used on public roads. I'm just glad I didn't buy the bike in Feb. and have to pay a full year for 2 months. If I had registered the bike in AZ it would have cost just $13.00 with no sales tax and it would have been good for the full year.I guess I'll just have to figure out some way to cheat the state out of the money they ripped me off for. End of rant!

    Covered in Rip Off

    Can you non-op it when you get the title in your name to hold on to the CA plate and register it in AZ?

  8. Posted

    :rolleyes:

    I would rather have a broken bike.

    I could never have 1 Bike.

    I can work on all my bikes if I have too, but I am better of going to work and letting CPR. "Jim Chaimberlin" do top ends.

    With most Honda's it's not as bad, parts in 3 days, delivered to my door.

    They don't change the bike every 3 months like some other brands.

    They build it right, the first time than make little changes.

    My CRF 450X has had little change since it's introduction in 2005 and still dominates Baja.king.gif

    Some of the other big 4 companies are the same, but my GREAT experiences are with Honda.

  11. Posted

    Ok, Frank is not a member of the SDAR but a great motorcycle supporter. Frank is president of CALVMX is opening up the Red Feather Offroad Market & Cafe, 1182 North Imperial Highway Ocotillo, California 92259. A few of us here know or have done business with Frank, I think he could be a good support to the SDAR group. Also Im sure with the Desert Dash. Check out the Facebook page and photos. Redfeather

  12. Posted

    I know what you mean, different brand but same. Good tie down points and wheel chock.

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    This one is a High Roller and cost is right around $100[url="DSCN5377.jpg"]High Roller[/url] it has these cool lock nuts on the back with a long finger welded to it. You can bend the finger so you can hold the nut to get it started on the bolt, then when started the finger bends under the lip of the bed and keeps the nut from turning when you tighten. I like mine and have had it on for about 4 years now.

  19. Posted

    Mark at M&M in El Cajon has been fixing pipes for me for the last 10 years, oh yeah they're KTM two-stroke pipes.

    Thanks Bill, I'll give them a try instead of sending the pipes off to pacific crest which does sound like a great place.

    Take a before and after photo, let use know how it goes. It would be great to have a local place.

  22. Posted

    Craig, do you have issues here? When I seen you in person at the meetings and other places I thought to myself, this guy seems alright. But now I hope I never really see you again, you think your kinda full of your self. Well you you full of you know what IMO. I know folks in the past have kinda of stood up for you and smooth things over for you but your colors come true. Don't want to go on because this is a good group with a bunch of good folks I have met and like. Yes I know I don't have to get lured into your crap post and I will try not to, but it is kinda hard not to watch someone make a fool of them self. So I take responsibility for that and that it worked me up, so my bad.

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