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NVBDR Oct 2023 ~Complete~
Bagstr replied to Goofy Footer's topic in 4 Days & Longer Trip Write-Ups and Photos
Well Done Gents What are the food and gas options in Jarbidge? -
Hopefully not the last ride for the year 10/09/23
Bagstr replied to dirt dame's topic in 1 to 3 Day Ride Write-Ups, Stories and Photos
Good Stuff Admin, I hope you get a few more opportunities. -
Tire/Mousse choice FYI for hard trail ride
Bagstr replied to robertaccio's topic in Equipment & Technical Forum
Robert, What is your thinking running the 140? I enjoy the 110 with a standard Fatty up front. even in the sand at 11psi. I like the quick handling. ๐โโ๏ธ -
Another prairie afternoon. 09/02/23
Bagstr replied to dirt dame's topic in 1 to 3 Day Ride Write-Ups, Stories and Photos
Good to hear from you Brad. I hope the family is well. Hiding in plain sight. ๐โโ๏ธ -
Another prairie afternoon. 09/02/23
Bagstr replied to dirt dame's topic in 1 to 3 Day Ride Write-Ups, Stories and Photos
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Another prairie afternoon. 09/02/23
Bagstr replied to dirt dame's topic in 1 to 3 Day Ride Write-Ups, Stories and Photos
Mimi, Thanks again for the words and the photos. So much to take in as we sit here in suburbia. I find myself drawn to that stone wall: Who built it? Where did the stone come from? ( Just across the meadow..). My guess is this was a summer camp. What does your riding pal think? -
Top of Little Mountain, etc.....07/15/23
Bagstr replied to dirt dame's topic in 1 to 3 Day Ride Write-Ups, Stories and Photos
Mimi, You two are quite lucky to have quick access to this fabulous resource. One of those photos show about 5lbs of pressure at the front. Is that what you use out there? -
High plains twofer 07/05 and 07/07
Bagstr replied to dirt dame's topic in 1 to 3 Day Ride Write-Ups, Stories and Photos
Mimi, You do such a great job with your reports. Thank you for taking the time to create the report. You are definitely on the โNeed to visitโ list. Your area is on a Grand Scaleโฆ we rolled through there years ago doing the Continental Divide route and camped with the Pronghorn antelope. Bagstr, Breaking out the maps -
McCrosky State Park on hwy 95 North of Potlatch. Cant beat the farm roads through the Palouse.
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SC,, You are going to like that suspension, incl. Gobblers. Fun project.
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Mountain Madness Dual Sport Ride
Bagstr replied to amgems's topic in Upcoming Organized or Promoted Rides and Events
Pretty enticing. Working on the schedule. ๐ -
Prairie Orphan kicks off summer on the high prairie
Bagstr replied to dirt dame's topic in 1 to 3 Day Ride Write-Ups, Stories and Photos
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That is a way cool. Intro. For guys โOf a certain ageโ That bike has a visceral response. You looked to be immediately comfortable power sliding the gravel. I carry a 6โ scar on my leg from a 55 Trail. ๐ช
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Good Story - Beware, Man with tools, Breaking the rules. ๐
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I only ride in the sand; to protect my ankles. Goofy Footer, Thanks for all the riding and equipment topics. These topics help us question old habits.
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Adventure Bike Truth: Marketing vs Reality
Bagstr replied to Goofy Footer's topic in What Bike to Ride
Truth is a dangerous concept. Once egos are engaged, stand by for conflict. We are just making the best of available choices. -
Note: Synthetic bags are significantly more bulky, last time I checked in 2006.
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Has the sun come out for Wyoming spring? Best of Luck with the transition to spring riding.
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Thank You Goofy Footer, Time well spent. I have my InReach with me whenever I am out of cell service. Easy to Text using Bluetooth with your phone .
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Say Buddy, Will you change my tire for me? ๐
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Dear 450 XCW Motor. I am sorry for the trouble I have caused you. ( 2016 MY - Purchased Aug. 2015 ) ( Edit ) Oct 4. ) My new strategy is to replace piston?rings at 250 hrs. ) ( Edit } Oct 21 ) To Wrap Up this discussion ( attempt ) : Ask Mr. Piston - We had such a good relationship, Why did you break-up? A. We had been together too long, I just wore down. B. That gas you fed me, made me throw-up C. I left you notes, in the form of oil in the intake tube, You chose not to read them. Remember that Tim Dunaway old me the piston would have passed inspection one hour before failure The gas was probably 3 months old. What an idiot. I now own a bottle of Sta-bil The motor oil in the air filter box was definitely there at the failure. Subsequent Leak Down was Zero pressure. The top of the piston and the valves were very clean, so I am somewhat doubtful that the motor was really pushing oil into the intake before failure. I will definitely be checking this going forward. Thanks to you all for your contributions to this discussion. I am planning on the following the advice of a trusted public servant and " Getting Over It". P.S. copying this last comment to the first post in hope that it may save someone reading all this. Evidently your life has been harder than I imagined. 315 hours of Sand Washes and Sand Hills was too much for you to bear. September 26, four of we desert roamers where finishing an Excellent run of about 65 miles in rare soil conditions. Truckhaven to Inspiration Wash, 5-6th gear application: Mmmm something does not feel right. Not holding power in 6th, try 5th, mmm. Rolling to a stop in a cloud of blue smoke. Now I know that is not a good outcome. Geez, I though this motor was good for 10,000 miles. When the team assembled for the diagnosis: fuel pump is good, motor cranks, appears to have water and oil. But wait, SoCalMule notes leaking oil at the air filter.Oh that is just a messy filter. On closer inspection, no something much more sinister. The group agreed that half a cup of motor oil in the filter box is a grim situation. I have heard good reports ( Mark ) about SDPowerHouse on Old Highway 80, Flynn Springs. Well Hell, I will just stop by and have a chat. I was impressed by the shops' order and the staff; Tim Dunaway and assistant Bob. Yeah, could be cracked piston and or ring. 315 hrs is about what you expect running desert conditions 90% of the time. " Did I mention I was using 3 month old gas down that sand wash?" Yes that can cause micro pre-detonation you might not hear which is hard on the motor. Dang, that falls into the What a fool am I category. Really, take the trouble of cleaning the injector and then run old gas. After deciding to leave the bike, I heard that Tim works on all of Chilly Whites bikes. That sealed the deal for me. Next week Leak Down Test. Then we go from there; cylinder, piston, oh heck think about the valves as well while it is apart. The calendar is marked at a 3 week repair estimate; see you guys at the end of October with my New Motor. Bagstr
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Dear 450 XCW Motor - I am Sorry to have been so hard on you.
Bagstr replied to Bagstr's topic in Engine
Currently hovering at 489hr and 13200 miles. New cylinder and match piston OEM. Tim said valves were good. Starts easy and idles quickly. Has all the power I need for the sand We ride. Controllable power at walking speeds in difficult conditions. Spins up quickly. Love the 450. Regarding the piston fail: Best guess is old gas running high rpm in long washes. I have never seen sand in my intake as I clean it often. That said, the bike is running every week in the sand during the season. So a lot of exposure. It is not a Ride to the trail bike. It is an excellent trail bike. Isnโt that what every owner would say of their choice? ๐ -
Grapevine/Tamarisk and Olde Borrego Poleline
Bagstr replied to paulmbowers's topic in Trail closures and conditions for Southern California
Thanks to the original poster for the heads up. Not many ways to connect routes in that area, so intel could help those planning. ๐ง -
Ha, We are all snobs in our own particular way. ๐ฒ
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Thanks Randy, Quite a story.