NVBDR Oct 2023 ~Complete~

[NVBDR Oct 2023 ~Complete~]

Well Done Gents

   What are the food and gas options in Jarbidge? 

[Hopefully not the last ride for the year 10/09/23]

Good Stuff Admin,  I hope you get a few more opportunities.

[Tire/Mousse choice FYI for hard trail ride]

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.

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[Another prairie afternoon. 09/02/23]

Good to hear from you Brad. I hope the family is well. Hiding in plain sight.

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[Another prairie afternoon. 09/02/23]

Thanks

[Another prairie afternoon. 09/02/23]

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]

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]

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 “Need to visit” list. Your area is on a Grand Scale… we rolled through there years ago doing the Continental Divide route and camped with the Pronghorn antelope.

Bagstr, Breaking out the maps

[Eastern Washington riding?]

McCrosky State Park on hwy 95 North of Potlatch. Cant beat the farm roads through the Palouse.

[An (un)holy union]

SC,,  You are going to like that suspension, incl. Gobblers. Fun project.

[Mountain Madness Dual Sport Ride]

Pretty enticing.  Working on the schedule.  🛠

[Prairie Orphan kicks off summer on the high prairie]

Outstanding Prairie Orphan.   What wonderful location.

[2023 Honda Trail 125 by cmbthumper]

That is a way cool. Intro.  For guys “Of a certain age”  That bike has a visceral response.

You looked to be immediately comfortable power sliding the gravel. I carry a 6” scar on my leg from a 55 Trail.

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[An (un)holy union]

Good Story - Beware, Man with tools, Breaking the rules.  👀

[Motocross vs Adventure Boots]

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.

[Adventure Bike Truth: Marketing vs Reality]

Truth is a dangerous concept.  Once egos are engaged,  stand by for conflict.

   We are just making the best of available choices.

[Sleeping bag or blanket?]

Note: Synthetic bags are significantly more bulky, last time I checked in 2006.

[Happy Easter 2023]

Has the sun come out for Wyoming spring?  Best of Luck with the transition to spring riding.

[Who Pays For A Backcountry Rescue]

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 .

[Valve Stem Puller - Useful or Fluff ?]

27 minutes ago, Oracle said:

I have one in my tool box....and that's where it stays. I can see how it might be helpful for some, but I've changed 100's of tubes at this point and it just slows me down.

Say Buddy,  Will you change my tire for me?  🛞

[Dear 450 XCW Motor - I am Sorry to have been so hard on you.]

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. Isn’t that what every owner would say of their choice?

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[Grapevine/Tamarisk and Olde Borrego Poleline]

Thanks to the original poster for the heads up. Not many ways to connect routes in that area, so intel could help those planning.

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[Adventure packing - interesting video]

Ha,  We are all snobs in our own particular way.  😲

 

[Ducati Desert X Review]

Thanks Randy, Quite a story.

[SoCal Winter rides... amirite?]

That road is tricky because of all the rain channels and many tight turns. For me, not a place to carry a lot of speed. As my eyes aged (71), seeing clearly the details became a problem. Note that the injury sight is in the shade. Transitions, I.e. in and out of shade at speed became a crap shoot.

The good news is that there is help available. After three eye surgeries, the details have returned and my riding has improved. Plus, I feel much more in control.

   Bagstr, On the Trail.