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by troy
22 Oct 2013 20:26
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: You have $1400, which beater trail bike do you buy?
Replies: 25
Views: 5835

Re: You have $1400, which beater trail bike do you buy?

I'm not afraid of valves. I just don't put enough hours on my bikes for that to be a maintenance headache. I feel like I've ridden my 450 hard, but in 3 years, it has only needed a simple valve adjustment. Mechanical slides, like roundslides and especially flatslides are better performers than CV ca...
by troy
22 Oct 2013 18:40
Forum: TARKC
Topic: November 5 TAR
Replies: 30
Views: 52029

Re: November 5 TAR

I liked going to different places and having dinner and talking with others. If Freedom is chosen as a regular meeting place, I probably would not be attending many future meetings unless it is a very interesting presentation. I think we all like going different places and eating, but the point was...
by troy
22 Oct 2013 18:31
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: You have $1400, which beater trail bike do you buy?
Replies: 25
Views: 5835

Re: You have $1400, which beater trail bike do you buy?

Thanks for the input, Jim--you've ridden a lot of bikes, and I figured you'd have some intel. Yeah, guys who own them and articles I read say the 300 EXC is really a different machine because of it's low torque that allows you to keep it a gear "too high" and tame it down or kick it down a gear and ...
by troy
22 Oct 2013 14:18
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: You have $1400, which beater trail bike do you buy?
Replies: 25
Views: 5835

Re: You have $1400, which beater trail bike do you buy?

While I'm more familiar with the KTM, and it sounds like the normal maintenance stuff has been recently taken care of, I'm drawn to that old KDX. It looks to be in REALLY good condition.

That KLX 300 looks in great shape, too, but for pure off-road trail fun, the 2-stroke excites me more.
by troy
22 Oct 2013 08:24
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: You have $1400, which beater trail bike do you buy?
Replies: 25
Views: 5835

You have $1400, which beater trail bike do you buy?

OK, let's hear it. Assume you have $1,400 of "extra" cash and you want a beater dirt bike to ride farm/woods trails and to allow non bike-owning friends to ride. WHICH of these do you buy? 1997 Kawasaki KDX 200 2-stroke (has since SOLD) http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/4076742842.html http://ima...
by troy
22 Oct 2013 06:42
Forum: TARKC
Topic: November 5 TAR
Replies: 30
Views: 52029

Re: November 5 TAR

As for locations for meetings, my sons went to Sadlers Racing recently and loved it. I haven't been in a long time, but I believe they have a meeting room and it could be a fun option to look into. http://www.sadlersindoorracing.com/index.php My employer recently did an event there and the meeting ...
by troy
21 Oct 2013 13:12
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 2nd annual trails and gravel roads ride.
Replies: 39
Views: 14365

Re: 2nd annual trails and gravel roads ride.

ajayhawkfan wrote:Image
Rick is a MONSTER!
by troy
21 Oct 2013 10:17
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 2nd annual trails and gravel roads ride.
Replies: 39
Views: 14365

Re: 2nd annual trails and gravel roads ride.

I can't believe I missed this! Dag Nabit!!! I was bored out of my mind yesterday too! RideForum.NET should be the first website you load in the morning and the last you view before going to sleep. I thought everyone knew that?! I do want to remind everyone that you can "subscribe" to a specific for...
by troy
19 Oct 2013 19:42
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 2nd annual trails and gravel roads ride.
Replies: 39
Views: 14365

Re: 2nd annual trails and gravel roads ride.

Awesome. 10 of us set to arrive about 10.
by troy
18 Oct 2013 06:53
Forum: TARKC
Topic: November 5 TAR
Replies: 30
Views: 52029

Re: November 5 TAR

I wonder if we could get someone to speak to our group via a streamed av feed? Skype might be the easiest. Technically this isn't a big deal. Reliable, broadband would be a necessity...on both ends. This idea does expand our options...again, it's down to actually identifying, contacting, and gettin...
by troy
18 Oct 2013 06:47
Forum: TARKC
Topic: November 5 TAR
Replies: 30
Views: 52029

Re: November 5 TAR

I'd be up for a lesson on lightweight dual sporting. I guess the only way I know is the bring way too much stuff, even though I thought I packed light method. I'm trying to think of a suitable place, but nothing comes to mind. I would think last Fri - Sun would be "lesson" enough for you! Nothing b...
by troy
17 Oct 2013 11:57
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Riverside Motorcycle Park in Topeka, KS
Replies: 16
Views: 33334

Re: Riverside Motorcycle Park in Topeka, KS

A new club dedicated to Oakland has formed in the effort to preserve this riding area.
Shawnee County Trail Riders Club (S.C.T.R.C)
http://www.sc-trail.com/
by troy
17 Oct 2013 08:47
Forum: TARKC
Topic: November 5 TAR
Replies: 30
Views: 52029

Re: November 5 TAR

I've been thinking hard about this. If we have an agenda, such as "hammer out ride event details", "share moto stories", "GPS training", or "listen to speaker X"--a restaurant environment simply does not work UNLESS a private room is available WITH necessary equipment and resources. (computer-compat...
by troy
17 Oct 2013 07:33
Forum: TARKC
Topic: Fall TARkansas ride
Replies: 112
Views: 202767

Re: Fall TARkansas ride

Damn! Looks like I missed a good ride! :( That first day report had a little bit of everything. Actually, it was a whole lot of the same with just a tiny bit of gravel road and pavement. The lot of it was NASTY, ROCKY climbs and descents! You would have loved it, Kendall. Plenty of places down ther...
by troy
16 Oct 2013 15:05
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: SHAWNEE COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS CLUB
Replies: 3
Views: 1968

SHAWNEE COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS CLUB

SHAWNEE COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS CLUB Figured I'd help spread the message. Surprised these guys didn't find us and come online to garner support for the cause. I stumbled onto a craigslist ad that said this: Riverside ATV Park (locally known as the "Oakland trails") is a place where you can ride your at...
by troy
16 Oct 2013 07:39
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 2nd annual trails and gravel roads ride.
Replies: 39
Views: 14365

Re: 2nd annual trails and gravel roads ride.

I'll be going by Charley Browns market tomorrow , I can pick up deli meat and cheese and we can have sandwiches at the farm. Having sandwiches at the farm will be great with me. It will give us more time to ride trails and do a farm tour for those who would like. If you plan to be here confirm and ...
by troy
15 Oct 2013 22:48
Forum: TARKC
Topic: Fall TARkansas ride
Replies: 112
Views: 202767

VIDEO!

I have not produced my movie yet, but had to get this raw video up quickly for you guys to enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AYwhlQxSM0
by troy
15 Oct 2013 20:53
Forum: TARKC
Topic: Fall TARkansas ride
Replies: 112
Views: 202767

Re: Fall TARkansas ride

My little video camera takes crappy photos.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1149614835 ... eAdventure

Video coming soon...