Early April cross country jaunt - Page 3

Trip · 03-25-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo Ghost

That's a pretty good loop! What was your final time? Did you sleep any or just ride through? I'll check back in tomorrow. Bedtime now. Can't wait to see how G-rex's trip goes! I had a friend in last year's IB rally. I think he came in 25th or 29th maybe. I doubt I would ever be up for the rally. Too much for me now. 20 years ago maybe but, not now!

Did it in one go. I think we took 19 hours, but it was a big group and we stopped a lot more than I wanted to. I did 1000 in about 14 or 15 by myself coming back from california, but I didn't document it.

Turbo Ghost · 03-26-2012, 05:49 AM

I used to drive truck so, the long hours are nothing new to me. I just wish I still had my old Virago. That thing just ate up the miles. The KLR isn't quite as comfortable. Whenever I decide to do it, I'll be sure to post up!

Gas Man · 03-26-2012, 08:27 AM

I suggest using something other than the KLR so you can pass...

derf · 03-26-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I suggest using something other than the KLR so you can pass...

hahaha fuck you (and take extra oil if you do)

Gas Man · 03-26-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

hahaha fuck you (and take extra oil if you do)

You had a super charger on yours right? I know you passed some peeps...

derf · 03-26-2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

You had a super charger on yours right? I know you passed some peeps...

I did, but it was a combination of timing, skill, and a strong wind on my back while going down hill

Turbo Ghost · 03-26-2012, 08:20 PM

And about a 100lb weight difference! My handlebar weighs as much as Derf!

TYEster · 03-26-2012, 08:23 PM

You want a challenge?

Take your riding off the road...

And since you're into distance more than a faster lap, I would suggest Baja! It comes in 3 flavors(last I heard) 250mi, 500mi and the ultimate killer 1000 miles.

Turbo Ghost · 03-26-2012, 08:25 PM

Ah! To be young and more bounceable and less brittle again!

Cass · 03-26-2012, 08:45 PM

You'll be fine Trace

plan on doing the boring parts at night, it's way more fun to imagine there is something exciting than to see that it's boring as shit

03-26-2012, 08:27 AM	#23
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I suggest using something other than the KLR so you can pass... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-26-2012, 08:45 PM	#30
Cass Cassolicious! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: SV Posts: 1,377	You'll be fine Trace plan on doing the boring parts at night, it's way more fun to imagine there is something exciting than to see that it's boring as shit __________________ Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.

03-26-2012, 05:49 AM	#22
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	I used to drive truck so, the long hours are nothing new to me. I just wish I still had my old Virago. That thing just ate up the miles. The KLR isn't quite as comfortable. Whenever I decide to do it, I'll be sure to post up!

03-26-2012, 08:20 PM	#27
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	And about a 100lb weight difference! My handlebar weighs as much as Derf!

03-26-2012, 08:23 PM	#28
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	You want a challenge? Take your riding off the road... And since you're into distance more than a faster lap, I would suggest Baja! It comes in 3 flavors(last I heard) 250mi, 500mi and the ultimate killer 1000 miles.

03-26-2012, 08:25 PM	#29
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	Ah! To be young and more bounceable and less brittle again!