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I also need to find time to check out this map overlay of trails that Randy has been telling me about.
http://gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/53/

I have no wisdom to share on this subject yet (do I ever?!), but I wanted to throw out some browser-based tools I'm going to investigate. You may recall myself and others touting the virtues of dualsportmaps.com . Well, that product went from OK to bad, and now is probably going to shut down soon . ...

At the TARKC meeting last night, Scott B. told me about this thread and video--an impressive FAIL!

Watch the video on YouTube. Crank the quality up to HD. (Crash is about 5 minutes in.)

Here is the AdvRider thread.

I'm back from 2 days of forest and logging road riding--my first adventure with my new BILT jacket. Surprisingly, I really like this jacket! Our mornings started off around 40 degrees and warmed up to just over 60. The jacket kept me comfortable at 40 and when we got hot working the big bikes throug...

Bob Morgan wrote:

jasoomian wrote:Anyone planning on camping? Or, staying the night?

I'm planning to come in on Friday, to camp Friday night, and will most likely sleep in the back of my explorer.

jasoomian, you can probably just tie your hammock between your Vstrom and Bob's Explorer!

I use my Google Glass to record every second of my life in brilliant HD video. http://www.google.com/glass/start/ Oh man! I hope you wear that silly thing this weekend! I'm going to try and throw rocks all over it! :lol: It was only $1,500 so no worries. They said it was "tough". For those who don'...

Looks like we might get a little rain, but temps look great. No worries about the rain--the ground is so rocky out there the rain won't cause mud issues. In fact, it will be nice not to eat dust. Kendall & I are heading out from the West side of the metro about 4pm. We'll have tents with us as optio...

I use my Google Glass to record every second of my life in brilliant HD video.
http://www.google.com/glass/start/

If anyone downloaded the GPX file from the website, I just uploaded a new & improved file. Sorry.

http://www.freemanoffroad.com/dualsport.html

kendall_smith wrote:Just sent you a pm, Troy.

WHOA! A porno movie just arrived in my inbox. Dude...when you said "pm", I thought you meant a private message. Not appropriate, dude! Not appropriate!

Andy, Phil & I might bring our tents, too. Lows look to be mid 40's--nice tent weather. Kendall, Bring your tent? If you want to haul with me--and I hope you do, try to let me know by tonight. I don't think you live too far from my office in Lenexa. I can probably make it easy for you and just come ...

Did you get the all weather or air? This one: http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Street/Motorcycle-Jackets/Waterproof/brand/BILT/Explorer-Waterproof-Adventure-Jacket/p/43202_59409_1936 $79 for your Tourmaster?! Heck of a deal! I wore my BILT jacket with all the vents open in the office for a couple...

I am planning on going. Ill definitely stay through Saturday, planning on going camping sat night at Johnsons shut ins sat night, but I could be convinced otherwise. I plan on driving my pickup, probably could stuff a second bike in the bed if need be, or on a trailer. Can I pitch a tent at links p...

What should we plan on doing about food? I would assume we'll get something on the way for dinner on Thursday, but what about meals on Friday? Should we be planning on packing lunch and snacks for the ride? Only food I plan to bring is trail mix bars for the trail. Breakfast can be had at Koy's Res...

I've taken this course twice before and it is VERY good. I highly recommend it. Without a doubt I'm a better and safer rider today because of those 2 days of training.

There are about zero lodging options anywhere in that area....so Link will get us under a roof somehow. Bring a bag and pillow regardless. He sometimes has bedding, but don't count on it. Always an adventure.

Troy, what is the final plan for the ride? Have you had any other takers? I'm leaning towards going, but not quite 100% yet. Were you planning on doing a hotel both nights (if you end up staying Friday night too, that is)? If I do end up going, I'm good to leave anytime after about 3:00 on Thursday...

Believe it or not, I've never owned a real motorcycle jacket other than my mesh summer jacket with armor. I also have that big Fieldsheer riding suit. But for normal dualsport/adventure riding in non-extreme temps, I've not owned an appropriate jacket. So I thought about the $1,299 Klim jacket....ri...

...I am sure you know of some fun roads to get to Manhattan from the actual KC area, so, that 2.5 hour or so trip will be well worth it and probably quite fun. It's about 2.5 hours flying straight W on I-70. The ADV route is more like 4 hours. 8) There are some great minimum maintenance roads sprin...

Here are some photos taken with my Samsung camera/camcorder. Not so high quality, but it takes good video and is shockproof, dustproof, waterproof.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1149614835 ... ideOct2012#