Strega 0 Posted November 14, 2009 Funny, that looks oddly like an In-N-Out parking lot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted November 14, 2009 Hate to state the obvious, but you've been replaced, Roger. By a younger, taller, better looking version of you. Sad that The Daddy moved on so quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted November 14, 2009 HAHAHAHAH I almost pissed myself when I read that LOL Thanks Ken, I needed that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akcooper9 0 Posted November 14, 2009 We just pulled into Bonnie Springs...it's time for breakfast. Roger, Chris said your just a whinney bitch! As for the ride lots for rocks and lots of FAST sections! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted November 14, 2009 Roger, Chris said your just a whinney bitch! He's only saying that cuz I'm not close enough to whoop his ass, even with 1 bad eye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted November 14, 2009 Roger, Chris said your just a whinney bitch! He's only saying that cuz I'm not close enough to whoop his ass, even with 1 bad eye and a laundry list of other ailments... how you healing up Roger? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akcooper9 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Roger all I have to say is you missed out on all the eye candy! Dude red rock was awesome but the babes that were hiking were better! We put in 145 miles today and rocks are plentiful! No flats and Chris got shitty gas milage on his 250. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 15, 2009 Good ride today - the kid is passed out ( 2 many brewskies) - Mojave Rd tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akcooper9 0 Posted November 16, 2009 The tracks are in the bag and we are stuck in traffic on the 15 on our way home. Just for the record I didnt have to many beers last night I had just the right amount! I'll give a ride report tomorrow. Oh and did I say there was rocks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoot 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Roger, Chris said your just a whinney bitch! He's only saying that cuz I'm not close enough to whoop his ass, even with 1 bad eye Ya know...Popeye had a squinky eye and he whooped some... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted November 16, 2009 The tracks are in the bag and we are stuck in traffic on the 15 on our way home. Just for the record I didnt have to many beers last night I just the right amount! I'll give a ride report tomorrow. Oh and did I say there was rocks? I want to see photos of these rocks! This is not going to be a trials run is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted November 16, 2009 and a laundry list of other ailments... how you healing up Roger? Everything but the eye is healing decently. Won't be on the bike for a while but I don't mind, just want to see clearly again. Just a waiting game now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted November 16, 2009 Well, Johnny Nash said: I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Well, Johnny Nash said:I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. Oh my Gosh. I actually heard him sing that! Get out of my head!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 16, 2009 The tracks are in the bag I'm pretty pleased with the results of our pre-running (thanks for coming along Aaron).......we nixed a few things and added in some other cool stuff.........both days are ~140 miles as advertised and both days have a mix of challenging and easy sections......nothing overly difficult, but that's coming from a guy who rode his "cheater" bike (WR250R)......you'll be pretty tired out if you ride a ADV bike on either of these loops.......I would definitely call it more of a dualsport ride than a ADV ride.....nuff said... I have the active tracks edited and ready to go.......some rocks/sand/whoops are unavoidable......and the Mojave Rd. section has a lot of sandy trail in it.......that's just part of the deal..........but I've also inserted a few bailout waypoints and some "cheat/bypass" tracks which I DO NOT recommend but I want folks to know there are options to bail/bypass some of the whoops/rocks/sandy trails if they're running late/tired/or just looking for a shorter/mellower ride..... Fuel ranges between gas stops (unsupported) - Day one ~95 miles, Day two ~110 miles We left both days around 7am and managed to get back around 3:30ish......best be on the road no later than 8am on game day or you may have to cut your ride short to finish in daylight..... Perhaps Aaron will start a ride report in a separate posting with a few teaser pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akcooper9 0 Posted November 16, 2009 (thanks for coming along Aaron) Thanks for driving! I would definitely call it more of a dualsport ride than a ADV ride I FULLY agree :shout: some rocks/sand/whoops are unavoidable These are the best parts! :shout: Perhaps Aaron will start a ride report in a separate posting with a few teaser pics I was on it first thing this AM but "work" blocks photobucket... I did manage to snap 70 pictures so I'll post a couple tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted November 16, 2009 So Crawdaddy, what kind of range did you get with your stock tank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 16, 2009 So Crawdaddy, what kind of range did you get with your stock tank? I put in 1.8 gallons when we finished the second half of the Red Rock loop and I had ~93 miles on my GPS.........sooooo 93/1.8 = 51.666666666666 (My tank is 1.9 gallons so I was cutting it pretty close.......thought I'd be getting more like ~50mpg so I didn’t bring a fuel bottle on day one......) Mileage was the same yesterday on Mojave Rd......tire spinning I guess.......I was caring a 1 quart fuel bottle this time........we went ~117 miles between fuel stops doing some exploring and I put in ~2.25(?) gallons so 117/2.2 = 52 I need to dial in my fuel programmer......I think I'm running rich....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted November 16, 2009 I think running a little rich during break-in is good to keep the combustion chamber temps down. Wait until it is broke in and loosened up and then lean it out to 13/1 or so for max power and fuel economy. Just my .02. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 16, 2009 I think running a little rich during break-in is good to keep the combustion chamber temps down. Wait until it is broke in and loosened up and then lean it out to 13/1 or so for max power and fuel economy. Just my .02. :shout: Trust me, after this weekend.....it's broken in :shout: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 17, 2009 First post updated with links to Map of Tracks and GPS Track file in both .gpx and .gdb format (hosted by Strega) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted November 17, 2009 Crawdaddy, did you put new tires on the Yamaha yourself? When I helped put Jaynen's tires on, I had a difficult time getting the bead to seat on those rims, I don't think I could have done it out in the field. The may have eventually seated just from riding though. But all the same I would hold off on the flats for now . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 17, 2009 Crawdaddy, did you put new tires on the Yamaha yourself? Nope - Dropped them off at AAKTM to be changed/balanced......(now that Jarrett's moved out ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted November 17, 2009 FYI I have averaged 55mpg with my WRR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 17, 2009 FYI I have averaged 55mpg with my WRR Oh, then maybe my fuel programmer is set up fine? ......though I'll still fiddle with it.....I only want to be rich enough to be efficient......kind of dissappointing ........I expected no less than ~55-60mph since the mfg advertised range is 71mpg (stock).......good thing we both have Rotopax tanks to carry along.......because I'd imagine I'll only get mid 40's when I ride this bike aggressively..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
