WHo's riding LA-Barstow-Vegas?

[Guest stevensyanora]

sounds good.I talked to arron he and brandon will be there at the inspection at 6am I plan to meet them and you there at that time ,arron is sideing with the easy route also, but brandon being a more exsperiencd rider might opt for the more challenging trail.he hasnt made his intentions know yet ...looks like its going to be fun ,my bikes ready, and so it begins...

[vistacarider 0]

I will definitely be doing all of the hard ways... I did a 100 mi loop up there last weekend and saw a lot of the ribbon marking sections of the route... It is going to be a great ride! Aaron if you are up for the hard ways I can help you get through them, I know the trails up there very well. The route organizers always provide bail out sections if it is too challenging. Speed average for the day will be 20-25 mph. This means you can go through a 5 mi challenge section at 10 mph come out hit a 5 mile fire road at 30 mph and you will be right on time. There is going to be some cool stuff on the hard way route. I was told to start day two at 6 AM to take it all in.

Brandon

[Kevin 0]

I will definitely be doing all of the hard ways... I did a 100 mi loop up there last weekend and saw a lot of the ribbon marking sections of the route... It is going to be a great ride! Aaron if you are up for the hard ways I can help you get through them, I know the trails up there very well. The route organizers always provide bail out sections if it is too challenging. Speed average for the day will be 20-25 mph. This means you can go through a 5 mi challenge section at 10 mph come out hit a 5 mile fire road at 30 mph and you will be right on time. There is going to be some cool stuff on the hard way route. I was told to start day two at 6 AM to take it all in.

Brandon

There is nothing really hard on LA-B-V, just alot of SAND. The hard way is just longer, not really more difficult-though there is a steep rocky section on Day one that is why I will stick to the easy route. On day two-oops-I cant tell you, but after lunch you will be for a treat!

[Guest stevensyanora]

thanks for the info Brandon ,like I said well see , Im good for it all. and Im really exsited about this adventure

This is going to be great

[Mescalero 0]

I will definitely be doing all of the hard ways... I did a 100 mi loop up there last weekend and saw a lot of the ribbon marking sections of the route... It is going to be a great ride! Aaron if you are up for the hard ways I can help you get through them, I know the trails up there very well. The route organizers always provide bail out sections if it is too challenging. Speed average for the day will be 20-25 mph. This means you can go through a 5 mi challenge section at 10 mph come out hit a 5 mile fire road at 30 mph and you will be right on time. There is going to be some cool stuff on the hard way route. I was told to start day two at 6 AM to take it all in.

Brandon

I was in LA today and stopped in at SCOTTS Performance and scooped up a new damper and sharkfin. I'm feeling more up to the hard routes. I feel better about charging through most any terrain with these added on. I'll call you manana Brandon.

[Guest stevensyanora]

Im ready to roll have a great thanksgiveing Ill see you dudes at the check in :

[Brett 0]

I was secounds away from buying one about 3 months ago, the fact that they still use a carberator and their reliability reputation gave my cold feet

The early years had some problems, things are a bit better now, check it out.

Also, the new ones are using the 990 fuel injected motor. More power, reliability, etc. No more carbs. B

[Guest stevensyanora]

I was secounds away from buying one about 3 months ago, the fact that they still use a carberator and their reliability reputation gave my cold feet

The early years had some problems, things are a bit better now, check it out.

Also, the new ones are using the 990 fuel injected motor. More power, reliability, etc. No more carbs. B

fuel injection eh? hummm.. I do like the black color,, how about that one with half the plastic,same bike with less plastic to

replace

[Brett 0]

fuel injection eh? hummm.. I do like the black color,, how about that one with half the plastic,same bike with less plastic to

replace

True but ... KTM baiscallly has 3 of these bikes:

You have pictured the "Supermoto". Pretty much ALL street, still using the 950 carbureted motor

The "Super Enduro". Quite dirty, light, not as good for a road bike, still using the 950 motor

The "990 Adventure". In the middle of the other 2. Dirt OK, street pretty good! 990 F.I. motor

Brett

[Kevin 0]

there is no replacement as far as reliability than a BMW Boxer Motor. With the shaft drive, about 70,000 miles you will need to do some work on it. As far as the motor-Bullit Proof.] The KTM is more dirt orientated, anthe Boxes heads sticking out is an issue. But then, Mike Miani and Jimmy Lewis can do it!!!

[Brett 0]

But then, Mike Miani and Jimmy Lewis can do it!!!

True that! But 94.36% can't / don't.

Hard choice! The Beemer is reliable w/ no chain to mess with, but compromised in the dirt & expensive!

Brett

[Kevin 0]

But then, Mike Miani and Jimmy Lewis can do it!!!

True that! But 94.36% can't / don't.

Hard choice! The Beemer is reliable w/ no chain to mess with, but compromised in the dirt & expensive!

Brett

Steve, just buy one and lets go ridin' Obviously, Brett and Kevin have a differnce of opinion-even though I am right(ha). It is like everthing else you buy, you get what you pay for/kev

[Guest stevensyanora]

Im going to peeping them out this weekend,Im swinging tword the beemer, I gotta sell the cbr frrst once shes gone then Im going shopping,