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by troy
02 Jul 2018 18:04
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Garmin 60cx
Replies: 4
Views: 2681

Re: Garmin 60cx

The 60cx is just old enough that you can't just drop open-source map files onto an SD and use them. Otherwise, I could help you.

The route a lot of people are going is
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/u ... e.1206076/
by troy
28 Jun 2018 08:20
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: KTM Lithium Battery Charging Question
Replies: 11
Views: 4843

Re: KTM Lithium Battery Charging Question

As savage & ajayhawkfan said, it indeed looks like a powerlet socket. Many folks call this a "BMW plug". My guess is that socket is wired straight to your battery with hopefully a fuse in the wire. You could use that to charge your battery if you have a way to connect a charger that can plug in usin...
by troy
26 Jun 2018 19:53
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Lewis And Clark Trail
Replies: 30
Views: 28831

Re: Lewis And Clark Trail

I'll be watching for sure!
by troy
22 Jun 2018 09:17
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: 2018 Dirty Kanza 200
Replies: 4
Views: 2720

Re: 2018 Dirty Kanza 200

Savage wrote: 21 Jun 2018 22:24 Nice!

How did your friend like the ride?
He very much enjoyed it of course!
by troy
21 Jun 2018 21:02
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: 2018 Dirty Kanza 200
Replies: 4
Views: 2720

Re: 2018 Dirty Kanza 200

On Wednesday, I took a very good friend of mine riding in the Flint Hills. He is a noob to off-pavement motorcycling, so I did not want a group along in order to keep him comfortable. We took both my BMW F800GS and KTM 500 EXC. I put him on the 500 since it would be easier to handle in the gravel an...
by troy
21 Jun 2018 13:38
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: KTM Riders
Replies: 6
Views: 2819

Re: KTM Riders

bird man wrote: 21 Jun 2018 13:37 Maybe you could have kept up with Greg on his 230 if you would have had one of those, but then I bet he would have gotten faster.
Greg is a Husky man. I am no Greg.
by troy
21 Jun 2018 09:57
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: KTM Riders
Replies: 6
Views: 2819

Re: KTM Riders

I would make that onesie look GOOD! I HAVE to have one. :-o
by troy
11 Jun 2018 14:05
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: POLL: How Much Would You Pay To Have Tires Mounted?
Replies: 9
Views: 3635

Re: POLL: How Much Would You Pay To Have Tires Mounted?

Relative to the discussion, Engle Motors told me last week that they will install whatever tires you bring them. In fact, people order tires and have them sent to Engle's all the time so Engle's can do the install. The boys at Skunkwerks Moto in Springfield, MO replaced my F800GS rear tire in 6 minu...
by troy
10 Jun 2018 15:19
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: 2018 Dirty Kanza 200
Replies: 4
Views: 2720

2018 Dirty Kanza 200

Dirty Kanza The 200 mile gravel grinder in the Flint Hills happened on Jun 2nd. The results are amazing to me--the fastest folks average over 19 MPH for over 10 hours on Flint Hills gravel in Kansas heat & humidity! Fastest time was 10:44:22 . I've ridden my motorcycle 200 miles in the Flint Hills ...
by troy
10 Jun 2018 14:30
Forum: Ride!
Topic: June 9 , 2018 Bird Farm Trail Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 21273

Re: June 9 , 2018 Bird Farm Trail Ride

Quinton, we setup the log pile jump again and had fun playing in that area.

My sandals worked great and kept my feet cool on the ride. :-o
by troy
09 Jun 2018 20:54
Forum: Ride!
Topic: June 9 , 2018 Bird Farm Trail Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 21273

Re: June 9 , 2018 Bird Farm Trail Ride

I had a blast! I was dreading the heat, but then it stayed overcast all day and we had a really nice breeze. Turned out to be a really great day to ride. Larry keeps creating more trail, and they were in perfect condition. Some help from Dena and Greg, too, as I understand. Thanks, all! I am worn ou...
by troy
08 Jun 2018 13:56
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: POLL: How Much Would You Pay To Have Tires Mounted?
Replies: 9
Views: 3635

POLL: How Much Would You Pay To Have Tires Mounted?

Dealers and most local shops don't want to install tires they did not sell you. They claim liability concerns, but pretty sure it's more about protecting their interests. I think you could make the argument that you are actually less liable for tire issue if the customer purchased the tire somewhere...
by troy
05 Jun 2018 23:55
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Post pics or video from your ride today
Replies: 440
Views: 359828

Re: Post pics or video from your ride today

Thanks for sharing your Chadwick night videos! 127 is sure over grown. Starting to look like a tic fest!
by troy
04 Jun 2018 16:32
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Dual Sport Safari | Fri Jun 1 - Sun Jun 3 | Garnett, KS
Replies: 7
Views: 11010

Re: Dual Sport Safari | Fri Jun 1 - Sun Jun 3 | Garnett, KS

Harvey Mushman posted some Safari photos here: https://rideforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1968&start=320#p21261 Sure looks to have been a big success! More reports: https://www.backroads.bike/board/index.php/topic,276.msg2231/topicseen.html#msg2231 (Note, you have to be logged in to see photos appare...
by troy
01 Jun 2018 08:42
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Dual Sport Safari | Fri Jun 1 - Sun Jun 3 | Garnett, KS
Replies: 7
Views: 11010

Re: Dual Sport Safari | Fri Jun 1 - Sun Jun 3 | Garnett, KS

I am in Denver on a family vacation, but I hope many of you will enjoy this ride event this weekend!
by troy
01 Jun 2018 08:20
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: FINALLY! Honda CRF450L
Replies: 8
Views: 3700

Re: FINALLY! Honda CRF450L

I have a theory on the "KTMs are high-strung, hard to maintain, unreliable machines". I've been doing this "dualsport thing" for about 12 years with a decent amount of zeal. (I launched RideForum.NET on November 30, 2006.) Started with a Kawasaki KLR650, then a Suzuki DR-350, then a Husqvarna TE-450...
by troy
31 May 2018 18:10
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: FINALLY! Honda CRF450L
Replies: 8
Views: 3700

FINALLY! Honda CRF450L

" Why doesn't Honda give us a modern, street-legal dirt bike?! " ...Well, they finally did! Introducing the Honda CRF450L http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/2019-honda-crf450l-announced/ http://www.advpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2019-CRF-450L-dual-sport-motorcycle-m-gray-561x374.jpg I was su...
by troy
31 May 2018 17:48
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Post pics or video from your ride today
Replies: 440
Views: 359828

Re: Post pics or video from your ride today

Awesome, Luc!
by troy
29 May 2018 09:21
Forum: Ride!
Topic: June 9 , 2018 Bird Farm Trail Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 21273

Re: June 9 , 2018 Bird Farm Trail Ride

IN! Rachel & I plan to attend!