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Teeds

07-01-2006, 07:16 AM

Rather than crud up the after the ride thread about Broken Bow, put your thoughts in here ...

One suggestion is attached here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135330&postcount=77)

Note Steve's post below, we are NOT doing the above referenced ride

Confirmed Attendees - as of 07-02-2006
Updated - 07-03-2006
Updated - 07-17-2006

Teeds (Tony)
XR650Rocketman (Steve)
irondawg (John)
oldbmw (Chris)
mcrider (Chris)
DRZwillsy (Ian)
mafols (Matt)
bajarat(Gary)
kingham(Ken)

Skinny ( for some of the ride )

Refer to this post for information regarding Accommodations (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135657&postcount=20)

XR650Rocketman

07-01-2006, 11:41 AM

August 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st is the perfect time for the second annual "Lost Trail Ride"

Day 0......Thursday night....Meet at "Camp Easy" in Pandale.
Day 1......Pandale to Terlingua Ranch.
Day 2......Terlingua Ranch through BBNP to BBSP and the bunkhouse.
Day 3......BBSP to VanHorn, with side trip to Sierra Blanca and the Hot Springs, and back to BBSP bunkhouse.
Day 4......Back to Pandale and load up for home.....Home Monday night....Late....

Two nights in the state Park.

We carry everything we need, no support vehicle.

This would be a perfect practice for the January Mexico trip.

Maybe we could induct some more riders into the "Lost Trail Club"

Steve

Goat Trail Green

07-01-2006, 12:41 PM

XR650Rocketman

07-01-2006, 04:50 PM

Talked to Teeds a little while ago......He's in for my ride idea....There's not much he isn't in for as you have seen.....

The total ride will be around 1700 miles.....I'll see if we can get space in the State Park Bunkhouse as soon as they are back to work.

This will be a repeat of the ride last August, 2005....If the "Lost Trail" is passable!!!!

Teeds

07-02-2006, 07:39 AM

Oh boy here comes another 275+ thread LOL ;)

Have a good time guys I am pretty sure I wont be able to make it...But sept could be another story.

Tony how long a drive is it to Ozona from our area 8-10 hours ??

Mike

Mike: It is 6 hours to Ozona from here.
I-20 to Cisco
206 to 67 south of Coleman
67 to San Angelo
277 to Sonora
I-10 to Ozona

The new TMTC Park is about 30 minutes farther with Easy's about the same.

My vote would be that we start from Easy's. More fun and he would watch our stuff like a hawk, plus it would knock 100 miles of frankly boring roads off the ride.

If there is ANY way you can make the August ride, you should do so. The ride will be worth the time and FULL of memories that cannot be described and might well be changing, if they really do manage to tighten down the borders. Parts of the Lost Trail are awash in the Rio Grande River most of the time. That is what Steve means by maybe.

For the record ... I am already out on a trip to Bonneville from the 10th through the 16th of August.

How about we combine the July and August trip and set this trip for the last weekend of July? My thumb should be good to go by then. I can make the original dates Steve mentioned.

Don't be scared of the 1,700 + miles. There are ways to deal with it and I would guess 30~40 percent is asphalt as there is no dirt alternative in the area.

I repeat ... This will be a definitive West Texas loop.

Two nights will be spent at the Big Bend Ranch State Park Headquarters. Situated 23 miles down a gravel road within a park, Sauceda serves as the hub of activity for a park that is larger than the state of Rhode Island. Approaching 100 years in age and once the headquarters of the Big Bend Ranch, Sauceda now serves travelers of today with the charm of yesterday.

Teeds

07-02-2006, 07:56 AM

How's the hand today "Slicer" Eeds"?
Steve

I hope THAT does not become a new nickname ... it might be hard to explain LOL

The thumb is OK, considering I took a fair size divot out of it. Care Now and Dr. Martin (seriously) took good care of me. We had a great laugh as she has a broken leg from a motorcycle accident. She highsided attempting to do one of the evasive manuevers for the "final" at the motorcycle safety class.

ta2240

07-02-2006, 08:19 AM

I hope THAT does not become a new nickname ... it might be hard to explain LOL

The thumb is OK, considering I took a fair size divot out of it. Care Now and Dr. Martin (seriously) took good care of me. We had a great laugh as she has a broken leg from a motorcycle accident. She highsided attempting to do one of the evasive manuevers for the "final" at the motorcycle safety class.

She broke her leg in the safety class!:rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl:

Sorry!

Photojojo

07-02-2006, 08:42 AM

I'm in, I can't do the last weekend in July. I might be able to pull of the first weekend in August, but that would be tough.

Photojojo

07-02-2006, 08:52 AM

Tony, If I ride to Denton, can I ride with you? I'll bring my own tie downs :trust:

The total ride will be around 1700 miles

Seriuosly? :rider:

mcrider

07-02-2006, 10:30 AM

Sounds like fun, except for carrying all your stuff.

Photojojo

07-02-2006, 10:48 AM

It looks like we have places to stay everynight, so camping gear will not be needed. Right? What about carrying extra water in this area? I have some Nalgene bottles and will probably get a bigger bladder. Food...Will we have places to stop for lunch or should we plan on having lunch on the trail?

XR650Rocketman

07-02-2006, 10:53 AM

Talked to Tony again this morning.....I've modified my first post to reflect what we agreed upon.....

This is the best West Texas D/S ride you can join us for.....Space is limited because of the Big Bend State Park bunkhouse....So....If you want to be considered for membership in the "Lost Trail Group" decide quickly.....

Some days may top 400 miles....Be prepared!!!!

I'll report back on accomodations ASAP....

XR650Rocketman

07-02-2006, 11:04 AM

Goat Trail Green

07-02-2006, 11:40 AM

You guys are making this look very interesting..... What are fuel stop distances ??

Mike

Teeds

07-02-2006, 12:32 PM

You guys are making this look very interesting..... What are fuel stop distances ??

Mike

Mike: You DO NOT want to miss this trip. The Lost Trail alone is worth the cost of admission and we will throw in the following for free ...

Easy
Pandale
The No Name Cafe
Big Bend National Park
"The" River Road
South County Road
North County Road
Terlingua Ranch
The Bad Rabbit Cafe
perhaps Miss Tracy's Cafe
Hwy 170
Candelaria
Ruidosa
Indian Hot Springs
Indian Hot Springs Road (nicer than Pinto Canyon Road)
and
Border Patrol Agents

Generally speaking ...
Pandale
Sanderson
Marathon
Big Bend National Park
Study Butte
Terlingua
Lajitas
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Presidio
Ruidosa
Candelaria
Van Horn
Sierra Blanca
Indian Hot Springs
then in reverse ... :eek2:

The longest distance between fuel stops is 135 miles and this is the "Lost Trail". You can carry enough fuel, to make the distance, in a backpack. It has proven to be even a stretch for Steve and I.

Teeds

07-02-2006, 12:55 PM

Tony, If I ride to Denton, can I ride with you? I'll bring my own tie downs :trust:

Chris: I got you covered and I have tie downs. I am going to contact Gene as well. My truck will handle four comfortably, five is doable, six a crowd and seven only on the ride back to Ozona from Van Horn last year (never again).

The total ride will be around 1700 miles

Seriuosly? :rider:

One way Ozona to Van Horn was 785 last year. We are knocking 50 off the front end by starting from Easy's and adding about 75 miles at the tail end for the loop out to the Indian Hot Springs, which bumps it up to about 810 miles each way. The last day will be shortend by cutting off Big Bend National Park, but by what amount I have not figured out yet. I am guessing about 150 miles, which would actually result in a total distance of about 1400 to 1450 miles with a couple of other shortcuts Steve and I have discussed taking.

Sounds like fun, except for carrying all your stuff.

two pair of underwear, one pair of shorts, moccs or flip flops, couple of t shirts and a tooth brush is about it.

Chris: You will only be required to carry gear on Day 01, 02 and 04. The out and back from Big Bend Ranch to Indian Hot Springs should be "sans" gear. Admittedly, I am speaking without us verifying that we can leave our gear at BBRSP, but I am betting it will not be a problem. None of the rest of the days are really that technical, just extended ... notice I did not use long. ;-)

I am considering a set of Sweet Cheeks (http://www.cycle-analyst.com/Sweet_Cheeks.htm) to a carry some of my gear and increase my seat comfort at the same time. I figure I could substitute clothes for the bottles.

XR650Rocketman

07-02-2006, 01:44 PM

Good thinking Tony.....I'd forgotting we won't be back tracking through the National Park.....That will cut off about 150 miles as you noted....

mcrider

07-02-2006, 02:15 PM

Knew y'all would be a bad influence. :mrgreen: OK, I'm in, :rider: if the STORM summer meeting is not that weekend. I hope it is the 5th or 12th.

...two pair of underwear...
Umm..., 4 days, ohhhh, 2 days right side out & 2 days wrong side out

Photojojo

07-02-2006, 04:13 PM

Knew y'all would be a bad influence. :mrgreen: OK, I'm in, :rider:

So what bike are you gonna ride?

Teeds

07-02-2006, 04:18 PM

Accommodations:

Thursday - August 17, 2006

Easy’s - Pandale, Texas

Steve and I are trying to track Easy down. I will update ASAP. He has cabins of various sizes and configurations.

Friday - August 18, 2006

Terlingua Ranch Lodge - (432) 371-2416

All rooms are double / double so only half of us need to make reservations. Hold on your reservations for a bit to allow Steve to call them and get a group of buildings tied down where we will not be scattered about.

Saturday / Sunday - August 19 / August 20, 2006

Big Bend Ranch State Park - (432) 229-3416 - ask for Sylvia

Steve had a block of 6 beds in the bunkhouse on hold for each of the above nights. Tell them (Sylvia) that you are with the Steve Smith party when you call. They are only holding the reservations for five days, so call this week. Everyone should make their own reservation at Big Bend Ranch State Park.

IMPORTANT: When you make your reservation for a bed, also tell them you also want a reservation for the following meals.

Dinner - Saturday, August 19, 2006
Breakfast - Sunday, August 20, 2006
Dinner - Sunday, August 20, 2006
Breakfast - Monday, August 21, 2006

All meals at Sauceda are prepared and served by TDPW personnel and are by reservation only. There are no other food service choices available unless you want to ride in to Presidio or you carry your food in with you.

Photojojo

07-02-2006, 04:46 PM

Big Bend Ranch State Park - (432) 229-3146 - ask for Sylvia

That number does not work for me.

****edit- 432-229-3416 from their website.

Teeds

07-02-2006, 04:58 PM

That number does not work for me.

****edit- 432-229-3416 from their website.

Good catch Chris, thanks!!

I have fixed it in post 20 as well.

direct link - http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/big_bend_ranch/

Also, please confirm via post ( gotta keep the count up :rofl: ) that reservations have been made.

Photojojo

07-02-2006, 04:59 PM

Teeds

07-02-2006, 05:07 PM

When I called Big Bend ranch state park and told Sylvia that I was with the Steve Smith party she said Steve had called and reserved 6 beds. She then said if I wanted to make a reservation it would make it 7 beds. Is this right, or did Steve reserve 6 beds for all of us? The way I read it above it sounded like we just needed to put our name on one of the beds, but when I called it sounded like if we call Sylvia she's going to add beds to the block.

Pleas help a confused guy.

What I understood from Steve's phonecall is that he had them on hold, but we were supposed to call and get one of the beds. It will likely take Steve to get this worked out. I didn't hear him say that he had "reserved" the beds (i.e. put them on a CC) so I assume they would simply go off hold if we did not claim them. I don't know that is matters if you get a separate reservation, because Steve could just let the ones on hold go. I seem to remember there are 14~16 beds total.

Perhaps we should await his comments. He and Linda are nearing Beaumont (I'm guessing) about this time as they were going through Houston a bit ago.

Photojojo

07-02-2006, 05:44 PM

two pair of underwear

I didn't see this...guess I need to go to Target.

irondawg

07-03-2006, 12:21 PM

Rather than crud up the after the ride thread about Broken Bow, put your thoughts in here ...

One suggestion is attached here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135330&postcount=77)

Note Steve's post below, we are NOT doing the above referenced ride

Confirmed Attendees - as of 07-02-2006

Teeds
XR650Rocketman
irondawg
oldbmw
mcrider - 99.9% sure

Refer to this post for information regarding Accommodations (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135657&postcount=20)

OK, I'm in...oh...I see I'm already added....:trust:

So, do I need to make reservations or just say....dibs?

Tony...that sweet cheek thing looks cool. You gonna get one and be gunea pig?

Photojojo

07-03-2006, 12:55 PM

Tony...that sweet cheek thing looks cool. You gonna get one and be gunea pig?

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe Tony will be kind enough to let us try it out before we buy one for ourselves. :trust:

Teeds

07-03-2006, 01:57 PM

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe Tony will be kind enough to let us try it out before we buy one for ourselves. :trust:

I'm gonna get one before we head west. Now is the time to get one, before the manufacturer is "discovered" and he raises his prices. A fellow on the Yahoo XR650R site swears by his.

He also found a cheap set of saddle bags at an on-line tack shop. Something like $20~25 for a set. I will dig up the link and post it. He posted the link right AFTER I had purchased a tail bag from Wolfman. :headbang:

Willsy

07-03-2006, 02:20 PM

Ok, I'm in. I'd better get fit ;-)

Got your message Steve.

Do I have to book accom, or is someone else sorting this out for me ?

Cheers,
Ian

Teeds

07-03-2006, 02:26 PM

Ok, I'm in. I'd better get fit ;-)

Got your message Steve.

Do I have to book accom, or is someone else sorting this out for me ?

Cheers,
Ian

Ian et al: Only BBRSP is critical and Steve might need to straighten out the confusion there. He has 6 beds on hold and they think he has them reserved. He is in BMT working today and tomorrow trting to wrap up a project, so he will likely not see this until this evening.

Ian is added to Post #1

Photojojo

07-03-2006, 03:41 PM

Frugal tip #2, Tractor Supply sells tank bags. I bought two different sets. One big set that holds lots and one smaller ser that holds not as much as the big one. The small one works well on the XRR.

I think the big set was $35.00 and the small set was $20.00

XR650Rocketman

07-03-2006, 05:42 PM

Ok, I'm in. I'd better get fit ;-)

Got your message Steve.

Do I have to book accom, or is someone else sorting this out for me ?

Cheers,
Ian

OK.....Ian....Linda said you'd be in as soon as you knew about this ride....

Everyone is responsible for their own reservations everywhere.....I need to find the contact info for Camp Easy....For Thursday night....I'd like the big cabin that sleeps 10....

Friday night we need to be at Terlingua Ranch.....1 432 371-2416

Saturday and Sunday night will be BBSP, remember to order two dinners and two B/Fasts.... 432 229-3416

Tell Sylvia @ BBSP to use up five of my six reservations first.....

Looks like a good group so far...

Teeds

07-03-2006, 08:34 PM

OK.....Ian....Linda said you'd be in as soon as you knew about this ride....

Everyone is responsible for their own reservations everywhere.....I need to find the contact info for Camp Easy....For Thursday night....I'd like the big cabin that sleeps 10....

Steve: Found it!!

Flat Rock Crossing
H.C. 69 Box 354
Ozona, Texas 76943
Store: 432-291-3212
Cell: 432-553-8175
Owners: Edna and Easy

Also folks ... pair up for Terlingua Ranch ...

Steve, what is the unit number for the one you always get?

Accommodations and Dates are also listed here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135657&postcount=20)

XR650Rocketman

07-03-2006, 08:38 PM

Thanks Tony, I'll call in the AM....

Terlingua Ranch, usually rooms 37 or 38....Or is it 27 & 28?

FirstMan

07-03-2006, 08:43 PM

Holy crap yall are crazy. I would love to do this and might even buy a set of knobbies for this. We will have to see how my tranny rebuild goes.

Teeds

07-03-2006, 08:49 PM

Holy crap yall are crazy. I would love to do this and might even buy a set of knobbies for this. We will have to see how my tranny rebuild goes.

#1. Repair tranny
#2. Get knobbies ... Maxxis IT work great
#3. Commit to go
#4. Get Mike to commit to go

Photojojo

07-03-2006, 09:02 PM

Looking for someone to split a room with in Terlingua. I have not made any reservations yet.

irondawg

07-03-2006, 11:09 PM

Looking for someone to split a room with in Terlingua. I have not made any reservations yet.

Chris, I'll split room with ya.

irondawg

07-03-2006, 11:11 PM

Tony, that was a PMB rack you have right? I'm trying to find one for the WR but that's the only thing I can find...kinda pricey but looks like it'll cary 200lbs.

ta2240

07-04-2006, 12:13 AM

A little tip that I have not read here yet but I know it has been discussed between a few of us.
When Roger and I went to Copper Canyon in 03 one of the guys that went with us had a great idea he only took his oldest most worthless clothes then after he wore them he tossed them in the trash or left them at the entrance to the caves the indians were living in. It really worked great.(That was the tip)

Now for what worked for me.
I had the Dirt Bagz system and I was able to get in 5 pair of jeans, 7 shirts, 7 underwear and socks, 3 thermal undergear, rain gear and all my hygiene stuff(YES STEVE, SHAVING SUPPLIES)

I rolled each item as tight and as small as possible, wrapped them with a rubberband and stacked them in the bags. I had plenty of room. We left the racks for tools and other stuff.

We had extra levers in the tool bags and had tie strapped extra clutch and brake cables to the existing ones. We all also carried extra tubes. Roger carried the tool kit and we attempted not to duplicate the tools we had.
I had a pretty nice first aid kit that included a pouch of "Quick Clot" which, at that time, was a new clotting agent that immediately clots any wound including an R.P.G. through the chest:eek2:

I seriously doubt you guys need any of that info. for the August ride but since it is a "Practice Run" for Mexico you may want to try it out.

Anyway, John, did the LP bracket work?

Willsy

07-04-2006, 01:30 PM

Just booked BBRSP for me. I told them I was with Steve's party, but not sure if they used one of his reservations or not ;-)

Anyone want to share a cabin at Terlingua ?

Cheers,
Ian

Wasabi

07-04-2006, 01:31 PM

Confirmed Attendees - as of 07-02-2006
Updated - 07-03-2006

Teeds
XR650Rocketman
irondawg
oldbmw
mcrider - 99.9% sure
DRZwillsy

This looks like one not to miss. Add me to this ride.

Bill

XR650Rocketman

07-04-2006, 01:47 PM

I talked to Edna and Easy today at Camp Easy in Pandale.....They are so excited we are staying with them on the Thursday night.....They have $1,000 worth of fireworks for tonight!!!!

I reserved the large cabin for the following riders.
Teeds
XR650Rocketman
irondawg
oldbmw
mcrider - 99.9% sure
DRZwillsy

Anyone else needs to call them and reserve one of the smaller cabins.....ASAP

Welcome aboard Wasabi....

Wasabi

07-04-2006, 02:20 PM

Welcome aboard Wasabi....[/QUOTE]

I told my wife I was going on a ride in August. The look on her face told me to check the calendar.

Oops , forgot about a wedding on the 19th for my niece. :eek2:

I'll have to pass on this one. :oops:

XR650Rocketman

07-04-2006, 02:23 PM

This is great Guys......Four of the original 6 Lost Trail Riders from last year are going to be back again this year....Bill Neeley can't make it, he's got a conflict with work in Detroit. Junior will only be able to join us in spirit.....The rest, myself, Teeds, Irondawg and DRZwillsy are back in....So far we have two new riders signed up, oldbmw and mcrider.....Still room for some more!!!
This will be a great ride....Starting at Camp Easy with full tanks we'll be able to use a little less pavement on day one.....Day three will be the "Killer" probably 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and over 400 miles....The detailed route will not be posted so don't bother asking....You just have to be there and do it....As an initiated "Lost Trail club" member you will have a valid claim to nothing more than bragging rights....But nobody can take those away!!!

Get you reservation made now!!!!!

XR650Rocketman

07-04-2006, 02:25 PM

I'm sure the niece would understand Bill....I'm not sure about your wife though!!!

Too bad!!!

Teeds

07-05-2006, 07:13 AM

FYI ... the reviews are in ... on Sweet Cheeks ...

Sweet Cheeks Seat Support (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125776)
The answer to highway comfort on a dirtbike (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129959)

I am ordering a set today. Even with 20,000+ miles on a bicycle saddle, my buns are not up to more than about 300~350 miles without complaint on my XR-R.

irondawg

07-05-2006, 11:44 AM

Made my reservation at BBSP. Took one of Steve's leaving two left. So far...

Oldbmw, DRZWillys, irondawg, XR650Rocketman have made reservations.

Chris-are we bunking in Terlingua? I haven't made reservations there. Let me know.

Photojojo

07-05-2006, 12:15 PM

Chris-are we bunking in Terlingua? I haven't made reservations there. Let me know.

Yes. Can you make the reservation? Looks to be shaping up to be a bsusy day...I've only logged on twice today so far. :headbang:

irondawg

07-05-2006, 12:51 PM

Tim - haven't put the LP bracket on yet...but it worked on your bike so should be no problem on mine (famous last words).

I've got close to 1k on the bike and will be tearing it down for service before Aug ride. I'll mount it when the bike goes back together.

mcrider

07-05-2006, 03:44 PM

Confirmed Attendees - as of 07-02-2006
Updated - 07-03-2006

Teeds
XR650Rocketman
irondawg
oldbmw
mcrider - 99.9% sure
DRZwillsy

Mark me as 100%! :clap: I talked to Sylvia at BBRSP & I'm set to :sleep: & :eat3:

oldbmw give her a call, she wrote something down wrong.

Is there an open bed at Terlingua Ranch or do I need to make a reservation?

I knew Dual Star would cost me $$. I just ordered: DUALPURPOSE WALLET; TAPPET FEELER GAUGE .004-.005 & .006-.008; DUAL STAR ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBAR MIRROR x2; ROLL CHART HOLDER MOUNT; KTM LC4 SPEED BLEEDER; KTM LC4 PLASTIC FRAME GUARDS.

Plus I'm going to order 2 D606 tires from Southwest Moto Tires as soon as I complete this post. I know I said MT-21s in another thread, but I need to try the D606 at least once.

I thought I was ready, but now Tony wants me to order bottle bags :zen: (plastic or paper?)

Let's :chug: :rider: :chug: :rider: :chug: :rider: :chug: :rider: & :eat:

XR650Rocketman

07-05-2006, 04:09 PM

Silvia just called to let me know my six reservations are all used up at BBSP.....Good job guys....She still has lots more beds available for more riders...

Chris Hardy, who are you rooming with at Terlingua Ranch, Irondawg or oldbmw or DRZWillsy?

Glad you like the Dual Star stuff, Chris. It's all pretty neat!!!

Teeds

07-05-2006, 04:09 PM

I thought I was ready, but now Tony wants me to order bottle bags :zen: (plastic or paper?)

My Sweet Cheeks are on order. I hope to have them before the Fannin County ride.

I just got off the phone with Sylvia.

I have not heard from Terlingua Ranch.

I need to call Baja Designs and get a DS kit to replace the pathetic mess I have, and get a new fender, and get new tires, and get ... :giveup:

mcrider

07-05-2006, 04:39 PM

Chris Hardy, who are you rooming with at Terlingua Ranch, Irondawg or oldbmw or DRZWillsy?

I think irondawg & oldbmw are together, in another post. Ian have you made a reservation yet?

Teeds

07-05-2006, 04:39 PM

I just got off the phone with Gene. He cannot make the ride ... bummer ...

Matt (a friend in Raceland LA) is discussing the ride with his wife today. I should hear from him tonight. I told him that he could likely hook up with Chris in Houston for the rest of the trip out.

Still no news from Terlingua Ranch ... I did place another call to them ... dang retirees ... they need to jump to!! :trust:

Why haven't we heard from Tim and Roger about this ride? ;-)

XR650Rocketman

07-05-2006, 04:59 PM

FirstMan

07-05-2006, 05:01 PM

My Sweet Cheeks are on order. I hope to have them before the Fannin County ride.

:giveup:

Do you think it will be in by next week? I might have a 1200 mile MC ride on a motard and I need all the help I can get. This might be the answer.

Teeds

07-05-2006, 05:09 PM

Why haven't we heard from Tim and Roger about this ride? ;-)

It's not like it's a Porcupine Rim ride or something fun like that, it's just a easy tour around West Texas....Maybe it's not tough enough for the youngsters!!!!

Not tough enough ... or too tough ? :lol2:

My Sweet Cheeks are on order. I hope to have them before the Fannin County ride.

Do you think it will be in by next week? I might have a 1200 mile MC ride on a motard and I need all the help I can get. This might be the answer.

Not sure, I will post up if it (or is it they) do.

Teeds

07-05-2006, 08:25 PM

Matt (a friend in Raceland LA) is discussing the ride with his wife today. I should hear from him tonight. I told him that he could likely hook up with Chris in Houston for the rest of the trip out.

Matt is in. He is going to call BBRSP tomorrow and secure a reservation there. I told him to hold a bit on Terlingua Ranch and see if someone else steps up to go.

I hooked Matt with a list of goodies to get for his pig last night. He will be ready.

Steve, what was the count on the beds at Easy's?

Chris, you up to share gas?

Has anyone talked with Terlingua Ranch? All I have got is the recording, both times. :doh:

I mentioned the ride to Gary Laughlin as well, so there may be one more coming from the Houston area.

XR650Rocketman

07-05-2006, 08:47 PM

Easy's big cabin has 4 doubles and 2 singles.....That'll sleep the original 6 easily.....The other two cabins are also available....

Steve

ta2240

07-05-2006, 08:50 PM

Why haven't we heard from Tim and Roger about this ride? ;-)

Well, I want to go but I cannot commit to anything. I am too busy
Family Vacation July 14-24 = $$$$$$$$$$

Minor Surgical procedure July 28 that will take me out for at least two weeks.
Oh and did I mention the guilt of me leaving Carla with the kids while I am out having fun!

You guys have the life I want someday but I want to keep the life I have now, If you know what I mean!!!

Tim - haven't put the LP bracket on yet...but it worked on your bike so should be no problem on mine (famous last words).

It will work but it could use a little shaving with a file

XR650Rocketman

07-05-2006, 08:53 PM

Teeds

07-05-2006, 09:17 PM

Minor Surgical procedure July 28 that will take me out for at least two weeks.

Mmmmm, it didn't take me two weeks to heal ... :trust:

You guys have the life I want someday but I want to keep the life I have now, If you know what I mean!!! :bigokay: :kiss:

We will miss you buddy!

Photojojo

07-05-2006, 09:53 PM

Chris, you up to share gas?

Of course, and I just realized I skipped out on gas on the Broken Bow trip. Let me know what I need to do to make it up dinner...beer...whatever.

$$$$$$$$$$

I understand that, this is my last big venture until Mexico.

You guys have the life I want someday but I want to keep the life I have now, If you know what I mean!!!

It gets easier when the kids get older.

Mmmmm, it didn't take me two weeks to heal ...

It did me, but that's another story...that you guys probably don't want to hear.

ta2240

07-05-2006, 11:13 PM

Tim....We knew about your vacation and your life and your wife and your family and your job and your friends....But....You didn't mention the " Minor Surgery".....Do we need to be at the bedside for the recovery?

Oh yeah......We'll miss you in August!!!!

Are you saying I talk to much???:lol2:

Steve, I will not call it Minor Surgery, it is called a surgical procedure and NO! you better not be at the bedside, :rofl: :rofl: Pervert!

Willsy

07-05-2006, 11:21 PM

I think irondawg & oldbmw are together, in another post. Ian have you made a reservation yet?

Hey Chris, no reservation made yet, lets share a cabin. I'll try call Terlingua on Thursday ( no one has had any luck so far ).

I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers,
Ian

Teeds

07-06-2006, 08:16 AM

Hey Chris, no reservation made yet, lets share a cabin. I'll try call Terlingua on Thursday ( no one has had any luck so far ).

I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers,
Ian

It is 8:18 AM and I just got off the phone with Terlingua Ranch. Steve and I are in room 28. She is going to hold the balance of the building for us.

Call :clap:

We need one more folks to step up for this ride so Matt doesn't have to have a room to himself. Come on someone!!

irondawg

07-06-2006, 08:57 AM

Made my reservations at Terlingua. Regina told me the office is closed Tue-Wed. She said she had all our numbers and was going down the list. Chris and I got cabin 30 next to Tony and Steve.

mcrider

07-06-2006, 09:31 AM

Chris, you up to share gas?

Yes, what is email? Or have him email me at mcrider@hal-pc.org

Hey Chris, no reservation made yet, lets share a cabin. I'll try call Terlingua on Thursday ( no one has had any luck so far ).

Sounds good to me. Let us know when you talk with them.

Goat Trail Green

07-06-2006, 11:13 AM

Tony

What time are you leaving on Thursday the 17th and do you still have room in your truck ??

Mike G

Photojojo

07-06-2006, 11:49 AM

Tony

What time are you leaving on Thursday the 17th and do you still have room in your truck ??

Mike G

Uhh oh!

Teeds

07-06-2006, 11:52 AM

Tony

What time are you leaving on Thursday the 17th and do you still have room in your truck ??

Mike G

Not sure as to the departure time right now, but ... assuming we want to arrive by, say 10:00 PM, we would need to be ready to go by 3:00 ~ 3:30 PM or so ...

I saw Chris responded while I was typing this ... :trust:

Oh, yea ... only Chris and I, at the moment. Can you speak Cajun? Matt needs a roomy in Terlingua ;-)

Goat Trail Green

07-06-2006, 12:12 PM

Can you speak Cajun? Matt needs a roomy in Terlingua ;-)

Of course especially if theres some tekillya around.
I have a few issues like getting my electrical problem solved on the bike(Mark said he couldnt help me with it,but said maybe Ed at motorcycle specialties could ??) and I need to trade 4 days off work.
Mike Green

FirstMan

07-06-2006, 12:42 PM

Of course especially if theres some tekillya around.
I have a few issues like getting my electrical problem solved on the bike(Mark said he couldnt help me with it,but said maybe Ed at motorcycle specialties could ??) and I need to trade 4 days off work.
Mike Green

Get that jeep up and running. You are becoming one sided here.

Goat Trail Green

07-06-2006, 12:44 PM

Get that jeep up and running. You are becoming one sided here.

You,re killing me here

its half done..

Man the Mississippi guys called me today and said thanks for all info on Green Acres and they are looking forward to the Nov weekend. Man I thought we might be able to hit Steves event. Bummer

Mike

Photojojo

07-06-2006, 12:51 PM

Not sure as to the departure time right now, but ... assuming we want to arrive by, say 10:00 PM, we would need to be ready to go by 3:00 ~ 3:30 PM or so ...

Your going to make me wait untill 3:00? :( Thats gonna kill me sittin around that long on d-day. :twitch:

Teeds

07-06-2006, 12:52 PM

Get that jeep up and running. You are becoming one sided here.

You,re killing me here

its half done..

Man I thought we might be able to hit Steves event. Bummer

Mike

Don't worry about the peanut gallery. :suicide:

Make the jump and join a very exclusive club. :trust:

Teeds

07-06-2006, 12:54 PM

Your going to make me wait untill 3:00? :( Thats gonna kill me sittin around that long on d-day. :twitch:

Shhhhhh ... I'm fishing ... Can't you see the bobber movin' ? :trust:

I will be ready to go that morning ... :-P

Goat Trail Green

07-06-2006, 01:14 PM

Shhhhhh ... I'm fishing ... Can't you see the bobber movin' ? :trust:

I will be ready to go that morning ... :-P

Oh man

I work that day till 1400 do i need to trade it off too :eek2:

Mike

Teeds

07-06-2006, 01:22 PM

Oh man

I work that day till 1400 do i need to trade it off too :eek2:

Mike

Not necessarily ... If you bring your stuff over the night before and we get loaded, we could ready and waiting for you to get off work. Heck, we could pick you up, assuming it is west of here.

I will warn you that we will not get back to Dallas until sometime Tuesday morning ... We could stay at Easy's Monday night and get out early and get back by 2ish on Tuesday. That is the ticket in my book.

Goat Trail Green

07-06-2006, 01:35 PM

Tuesday through thursday I am off so no problem there. I just want to know up front what I am looking at before I get too excited. i know when you come back with all the pics i am going to be hating life.

Mike

Photojojo

07-06-2006, 02:12 PM

Made my reservations at Terlingua. Regina told me the office is closed Tue-Wed. She said she had all our numbers and was going down the list. Chris and I got cabin 30 next to Tony and Steve.

Thanks John...43 days and counting

FirstMan

07-06-2006, 02:37 PM

It is just not right. I really want to get out there again.

Teeds

07-06-2006, 07:07 PM

I talked with Matt this evening. He has finalized his reservation at BBRSP.

Chris, I will PM his info to you and he will get with you about hooking up for a ride out to Pandale. I don't know your schedule, but I mentioned my comment about hanging there on Monday night and he is good with that if we decide to let Easy take care of us one more night. He said it is 12 hours to home, so he would have to stop either way.

OUCH!!! I just got off the phone with Baja Designs. Order done on the DS kit. It will be here around the first of August, which gives me 10 days to wrap up the installation, before I have to leave for Bonneville.

Willsy

07-06-2006, 07:26 PM

Hey Chris, no reservation made yet, lets share a cabin. I'll try call Terlingua on Thursday ( no one has had any luck so far ).

I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers,
Ian

Called Terlingua Ranch and left a message.

teamswaney

07-06-2006, 08:07 PM

Could someone tell me the dates, I got lost around page 2.

XR650Rocketman

07-06-2006, 08:23 PM

August 18-19-20-21.....2006

Darn Kids.....

Teeds

07-06-2006, 08:32 PM

Could someone tell me the dates, I got lost around page 2.

dates (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135380&postcount=2)

accommodations (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135380&postcount=20)

Now Tim will be unable to resist the force :sun:

Tim ... resistance is futile ... become one with the spirit ... allow it to envelope your body ...:zen:

Teeds

07-06-2006, 08:40 PM

i know when you come back with all the pics i am going to be hating life.
Mike

Hee Hee, I have already started the ride report ... ;-)

Since we are not letting anyone in on the route that has not already been there, this could be called The Magical Mystery Tour. This ride will be a not to be missed event.

teamswaney

07-06-2006, 08:45 PM

Have to drop a Kid off at College during those dates, going to tow the boat and go back to Broken Bow Lake with the wife and stay at the Lakeside Lodge that I checked on after the ride on Saturday.

ta2240

07-06-2006, 09:29 PM

Hee Hee, I have already started the ride report ... ;-)

Since we are not letting anyone in on the route that has not already been there, this could be called The Magical Mystery Tour. This ride will be a not to be missed event.

I wish yall would shut up and leave tomorrow!:giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup:

Teeds

07-07-2006, 05:59 AM

I wish yall would shut up and leave tomorrow!:giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup: :giveup:

Only 42 more days!!! :rofl:

Steve, do you see a bobber moving? ;-)

You could always unsubscribe to the thread ... Go to your User CP ...

Photojojo

07-07-2006, 08:03 AM

Tony, If I ride to Denton, can I ride with you? I'll bring my own tie downs

You don't live in Denton, you live in Dallas, doh :doh:

Teeds

07-07-2006, 08:12 AM

You don't live in Denton, you live in Dallas, doh :doh:

Yup, right off the corner of Garland Road and Buckner ...

61 miles of freeway between my house and yours.

You can still ride here. If Mike goes with us, we will not be able to pick him up until 1400 (his time), so noonish should do. Take your time adn come the backroads ...

If we get him at 1400, we can be in Pandale by 9:00 PM (2100 for Mike :trust: ). He and I will load our bikes up the evening before.

I will need to borrow my small trailer back ...

Photojojo

07-07-2006, 08:19 AM

I can handle noon..load my bike..eat some lunch...pick up Mike.

I lowered my bike yesterday, now I can tip toe both feet at the same time. Now I need to set the sag, looks to only be an inch right now. I've been told 3-4 is about right. I just can't get the top nut to turn on the spring.

New tires went on last night, new tube will go in the rear today :doh:

Teeds

07-07-2006, 08:27 AM

New tires went on last night, new tube will go in the rear today :doh:

The Maxxis? I thought you were saving them for the ride?

Subliminal message ... Tim, you want to join us!

Teeds

07-07-2006, 08:35 AM

Now I need to set the sag, looks to only be an inch right now. I've been told 3-4 is about right. I just can't get the top nut to turn on the spring.

According to the Honda manual, you will need two spanner wrenches to change the sag as it has a nut and a lock nut. Your lock nut might be sticking to either the nut or the shock body.

Hopefully Steve will chime in with some input ...

Subliminal message ... Tim, you really want to go with us ...

Photojojo

07-07-2006, 08:37 AM

The Maxxis? I thought you were saving them for the ride?

Subliminal message ... Tim, you want to join us!

That was the plan, but I'm going to Clayton this weekend and there is no way I could do it on what's on there. I've just resigned to buying a new rear tire before the lost TRAIL ride. Which I probably need to do soon to make sure the tire is here in time.

Subliminal message ...Tim, I'll buy you a beer if you go.

ta2240

07-07-2006, 08:38 AM

Subliminal message ... Tim, you really want to go with us ...

Did you say something Tony?

mcrider

07-07-2006, 08:48 AM

Did you say something Tony?

He is getting weak, go ahead & :giveup:

mcrider

07-07-2006, 08:55 AM

Willsy

07-07-2006, 09:15 AM

Chris, we have a room, in the same Duplex as Steve at Terlingua Ranch :-)

I am all booked.

Now I just need to decide whether to drop $300 on a Corbin seat for the DRZ.

Cheers,
Ian

Teeds

07-07-2006, 10:23 AM

BajaRat is looking at this thread now. This group may get bigger.

Edit:
What are the directions to Easy's? Go to Langtry & turn right. After filling up with fuel in Del Rio. Never will forget costing down the hill into Sanderson after the words "I don't need gas yet" in Del Rio.:doh:

Chris: It will be easier and quicker if you go to Pandale Road (Exit 361) just west of Ozona and turn left. The last 3~4 miles are not paved, but other than that is is smooth sailing, mostly on I-10. West of Kerrville they have bumped the speed limit to 80. :trust:

Teeds

07-07-2006, 10:33 AM

Now I just need to decide whether to drop $300 on a Corbin seat for the DRZ.
Cheers,
Ian

Do it Ian ... put it on a credit card ... it is the American way ... we're gonna suck y'all all in ... :lol2:

I am still waiting for a response from someone I sent an email to about a seat. I guess they are closed this week.

Photojojo

07-07-2006, 10:38 AM

I'm going to stick with my Guts seat I guess. Corbin does not list a seat for the R

Teeds

07-07-2006, 09:27 PM

He is getting weak, go ahead & :giveup:

I swear I saw the bobber move ... watchin' three lines at the same time is a beatch ...

Subliminal Message: Tim, you are getting weaker ... assimilate

11 hours without a post ... what gives??:miffed:

teamswaney

07-07-2006, 09:58 PM

Teeds

07-08-2006, 11:16 AM

Well, my Sweet Cheeks arrived. That was quick!

Interesting ... very interesting.

I will get by HD and get some foam for them today or tomorrow.

Chris and I will post up "ride" reports following the Fannin County ride.

XR650Rocketman

07-08-2006, 07:06 PM

Photojojo

07-08-2006, 09:06 PM

Hey, I'll be the first to get my hands on his Sweet Cheeks. If I'm lucky I'll be able to straddle them on some desolate back county road.

FirstMan

07-08-2006, 09:59 PM

It looks like Mike green is in. My bike is done, but I have a previous engagment for that weekend. So, if I do make it, it will be a little closer to D-day.

chadleys1

07-08-2006, 09:59 PM

Goat Trail Green

07-09-2006, 06:47 AM

Hey, I'll be the first to get my hands on his Sweet Cheeks. If I'm lucky I'll be able to straddle them on some desolate back county road.

So I missed it. Are you and Tony rooming together too?? :eek2: Sorry Steve

On another note, is there somewhere on the site I can find dual sport preparedness ?? If not I will start a new thread and let you guys help out. Since I have 1 of the 4 days traded off and I am about to ride 1400 miles with you crazies I think I need to round up a few things besides 2 pair of underwear and a toothbrush.

Mike

Teeds

07-09-2006, 08:14 AM

Hey Gang....I know I've been very quiet about the new seat set up Tony is trying......Every time I start to enter my thoughts and comments I realize that Tourmeister will probably edit or even delete them because they are inappropriate.....The whole subject is just crying out for comments from the likes of me.....I'll just keep quiet and see how the set up feels when I get a chance to try it....

Come on now ... my nickname at the construction company I ran was Sweet Cheeks. All the Secretaries called me that.

Hey, I'll be the first to get my hands on his Sweet Cheeks. If I'm lucky I'll be able to straddle them on some desolate back county road.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Mike: Post up your questions and comments ... I would start a new thread in general dirtiness though as everyone will see it then ...

Check out Carbolized Mutton Tallow (http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2797&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=680&iSubCat=732&iProductID=2797) and Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment (http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=5676&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=680&iSubCat=730&iProductID=5676). They look good for post ride Monkey Butt.

It might be good to have at least one of these (http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=6055&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=680&iSubCat=732&iProductID=6055) along on the ride. :trust:

Also, I got a PM from Matt over on DRN. He will get a room at Terlingua Ranch for you and he (or is it him ... what is the right tense?) tomorrow morning ... that is unless you want to call today. He can't call from work. Get in building closest to laundry, with Steve and I

Subliminal Message: Tim ... you know you want to go!

Teeds

07-09-2006, 08:19 AM

I have thought the same thing about making fun of them. :rofl:

I can't do it though, because I use them on my Husky for the boring stuff.
Once I hit dirt, I strap the cheeks to my rack. I love them, as the seat on the TE is very narrow, and my rear end is not so narrow.

Teeds, I have been using the pressurized caps on mine for adjustability and to keep the weight down, with excellent results. You can get those at an HEB grocery store on the soda aisle.

Thanks for the words of wisdom. Tom Dourghty (?) on the XR650R site swears by them. I look forward to getting down on them ... so to speak ... :giveup:

Goat Trail Green

07-09-2006, 08:49 AM

Come on now ... my nickname at the construction company I ran was Sweet Cheeks. All the Secretaries called me that.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Mike: Post up your questions and comments ... I would start a new thread in general dirtiness though as everyone will see it then ...

Ok what do I need and how many days will we be riding 4 ?

IE spare tubes,patches,spark plug,Master link ?? etc

I carry a 10/12 and a cresent wrench.1st aid kit,powerbar and camel back..

What does everyone carry. do you share tools etc.....?

Also, I got a PM from Matt over on DRN. He will get a room at Terlingua Ranch for you and he (or is it him ... what is the right tense?) tomorrow morning ... that is unless you want to call today. He can't call from work. Get in building closest to laundry, with Steve and I:

Excellent. I have 1 of my 4 days traded off hopefully in the next 3 days I will get the rest. Terlingua Ranch is the only place we need reservations. I thought I saw another place..I might be able to call.

Subliminal Message: Tim ... you know you want to go!:rider:
ps this is what I grew up with
http://rawleigh.net/antiseptic_salve.htm
http://rawleigh.net/20113Salve.jpg

XR650Rocketman

07-09-2006, 09:35 AM

This is what I already have from previous rides, it may not be complete but I'll update it as we get closer..

This was developed for ride where we had a support vehicle. This year we are riding alone so we'll need to add some things.....

The “LOST TRAIL” Dual Sport Ride.

Minimum Required Riding Safety Gear.

It’s just a matter of time until the type of riding we do causes us to take an unexpected visit to the ground….We can usually blame ourselves for doing something stupid….As Thomas Williams commented after riding 80 plus miles with a broken leg that probably could have been avoided with modern riding boots…” It sure keeps you humble, doesn’t it”

Most get offs happen at lower speeds when gravity, which is not always our friend, takes over and quickly wins…

Knowing that this is going to happen, just not when, requires that we be prepared…

Dual Sport riding is not a cruise around the block and not wearing the right gear can really spoil your riding enjoyment, not to mention spoiling the day for everyone else riding with you…

The majority of injuries can be minimalized by wearing the appropriate safety gear.

This is my list of minimum requirements….

Full face helmet with visor.
Goggles with a lens that is not all scratched up. If you use tinted or photosensitive lenses it’s a good idea to carry spare clear lens goggles for use at night.
Long sleeve riding jersey.
Elbow and forearm protectors, either under or over the long sleeve riding jersey.
Riding boots.
Shin and knee protectors, inside the boot leg and under your riding pants.
Riding gloves.
Chest protector with shoulder protection.
Hand guards on the bike.

Let me know if you need any help deciding what gear to buy if you are missing something.

The “LOST TRAIL” Dual Sport Ride Check List.

Check every nut and bolt on your bike to make sure it’s there and tight….Put locktite on any that tend to loosen up…..Like the foot peg bolts on XR650Rs.

Make sure all the wheel spokes are tight and safety wire or tie wrap them where they cross each other…..They can still break but won’t get caught up in the chain or brakes.

Check your wheel bearings.

Be sure to be starting with new, or nearly new tires….No excuses no exceptions, just a little rain on a clay road and you will be in trouble with worn tires.

Put slime in both tires….Follow the instructions carefully.

When you are changing tires… Be sure to use a rim lock up front….When you get a front flat we’ll be changing it right away but a rim lock can prevent tearing out the valve stem while you are getting stopped.….On the back I use two rim locks and often run longer distances before stopping to fix it.

Set tire pressure to 22psi up front and 18psi in the rear….We can adjust it from there if we need to.

Be sure your sprockets, chain and brakes are correctly adjusted and can go the distance anticipated without wearing out.

Start with a fresh clean oiled air filter….Filter skins are a great idea. Carry a spare filter or Filter Skin all oiled up and ready to go….If you use any No Toil or other oils with alcohol in them, be sure to let your filter dry and air out for at least an hour before you pack it into an airtight plastic bag….I had a spare filter totally fall apart in the bag because I didn’t do this.

I suggest at least stock sprocket sizes but prefer to see your bike geared taller for this kind of riding…Change the countershaft sprocket for one tooth larger…It lowers the cruising revs, increased the top end and reduces fuel consumption….We won’t be needing to ride in first gear anywhere.

Run the largest gas tank you can get…..My 650 gets about 140 miles per tank before I have to lay it over for reserve….

Check the cable adjustment for all the controls.

Check the fork seals, countershaft seal and shifter shaft seal to be sure they aren’t leaking.

Make sure your suspension is not set too stiff….It’ll wear you out in no time.

Put a guard over your headlight. Steve Jr. and I had two broken headlights on one ride….That gets expensive.

Things to carry along :

An 80 or 100oz hydration & backpack combo unit with a big mouth bladder that lets you fill it with ice and liquid…I like to use Gatorade, I get less cramping than when I use just water….We’ll get ice and liquids at the gas stops.

In my back pack I carry …
A couple of protein bars that withstand heat.
Two 300 mm tire irons wrapped in old gloves.
A good quality bicycle tire pump.
A spare set of reading glasses.
A spare spark plug.
Spare batteries for my GPS.
My cell phone.
Matches.
Mountain money in a Zip Loc bag.
Enough ear plugs for a new pair everyday.

A front fender bag works well to carry….
A new front tube.
An extra clutch and brake lever.
A spare clutch perch.
A tube repair kit….Check the glue and patches are still useable.
A wad of “Quick Metal” epoxy putty for patching engine cases.

A rear fender bag carries….
My tools…..Use these tools for all maintenance work prior to the ride…Those big wrenches in the shiny Snap On box at home won’t help out where we’ll be.
A spare chain master link.
A tow strap.
A siphon hose.
A spare clutch cable.
Spare throttle cables
Two extra massive tie wraps ( AC duct size)
A pair of old riding gloves for dirty repair work.
A miniature flashlight.

My old Malcolm Smith Fanny Pack carries:
A clean pair of no fog, clear lens, goggles for cloudy days or night riding ( I use photo tint no fogs in the sun) .
A Leatherman for use on anything.
A small Mag Lite flashlight.
Another spare pair of reading glasses.
Maps.
My camera.

My riding pants get…
My wallet in the right front leg pocket.

My ears get….
Soft silicone ear putty earplugs available at any drug store….I find I’m a lot less tired when the wind noise is eliminated….I strongly recommend them….I’ve tried all types and these work the best.

My hands get….
A pair of cheap cotton gloves under my riding gloves to help kill the bar buzz and stop any blisters….

General Info Stuff

Cell phones don’t work well in the West Texas-Big Bend area….Cingular is about the best coverage available….

Bring cash for all your needs….ATM’s are rare.

Paying for everything by cash or check is actually easier and safer..

Plan on having smaller bills available…..

If you have GPS and can use it….Bring it.

Goat Trail Green

07-09-2006, 09:56 AM

Thank You

I will get to work collecting
any thing else please add it to the list
Mike

mcrider

07-09-2006, 10:08 AM

Steve, what the count now & who?

Chris, what are you doing online(10:05 Sunday), thought you were in Clayton

Photojojo

07-09-2006, 10:12 AM

Chris, what are you doing online(10:05 Sunday), thought you were in Clayton

I'm leaving in a few hours, after lunch. Today will just be an easy goof off day. May ride some of the single track around the state park.

My uncle wanted me to ask you about Calvin Klein (sp?). He said Calvin took him to his first enduro 300 years ago.

XR650Rocketman

07-09-2006, 10:23 AM

Steve, what the count now & who?

Best as I can tell we are at 8 riders...

Teeds
XR650Rocketman
irondawg
oldbmw
mcrider
DRZwillsy
Matt
billyji

Should be a fun group....

mcrider

07-09-2006, 10:24 AM

My uncle wanted me to ask you about Calvin Klein (sp?). He said Calvin took him to his first enduro 300 years ago.

I've known Calvin for for over 30 years. He became president of TRH just after I joined in '71. I see him every now & then. I also see his son Steve.

dbdolan

07-09-2006, 10:30 AM

Hey, I'll be the first to get my hands on his Sweet Cheeks. If I'm lucky I'll be able to straddle them on some desolate back county road.
You guy's are just plain sick. I want to know what your wife's think about all these DS trips you all have been going on. Give me some tips cause I want to go but I still need to take her to vegas this summer before I can do anymore extended rides.;-)

XR650Rocketman

07-09-2006, 10:47 AM

You guy's are just plain sick. I want to know what your wife's think about all these DS trips you all have been going on. Give me some tips cause I want to go but I still need to take her to vegas this summer before I can do anymore extended rides.;-)

Speaking for myself....My wife says I'm a much nicer guy after I've been riding.....

Lesson #1.

It doesn't matter if you have a broken leg when you come home from a ride...The first thing you do is let her know how much fun you had and how much you missed her, "being with the guys is great but it just makes me realize how much I love being married to you, darling."

Lesson #2.

It doesn't matter how tired you are always make a big deal of " How about I take you out for dinner tonight, darling. You must be going crazy cooped up here with the kids, or dogs or Inlaws or Outlaws, or whoever.

Lesson #3.

Always make a point of telling her about the trip, show her the pics and make a big deal of how much fun she would have had if she'd come along.....Don't worry, she propably will never want to join us......Mostly they just need to know they can....

Lesson #4.

Don't let your wife read all you emails and forums!!!!

This will be my 43rd year riding, I'll save the rest of the lessons for some time over a beer.

OH yes....I ALMOST FOGOT.....Most important lesson of all, take no notice of any suggestions Teeds may make....He's not qualified to advise here!!!!

mcrider

07-09-2006, 10:51 AM

Give me some tips cause I want to go but I still need to take her to vegas this summer before I can do anymore extended rides.;-)
Promises, promises; You've got a start.

Diane & I are leaving in a few days for Tennessee & on the World Enduro in New York. Then New England some where, she has never been there. In Nov. we are going to New Zealand to the 6-Days for almost 3 weeks.

Work on it & lets :rider:

#1 ruleDon't let your wife read all you emails and forums!!!!

Teeds

07-09-2006, 12:02 PM

OH yes....I ALMOST FOGOT.....Most important lesson of all, take no notice of any suggestions Teeds may make....He's not qualified to advise here!!!!

Hey !!

Penelope loves me and let's me go ride whenever I want ...

Penelope ... ;-)
http://teeds.smugmug.com/photos/80515238-M.jpg
I left my sleeping bag on the bed last winter and she took it over.

Goat Trail Green

07-09-2006, 12:13 PM

It looks like Mike green is in. My bike is done, but I have a previous engagment for that weekend. So, if I do make it, it will be a little closer to D-day.

With that Cadillac you ride Sweet Cheeks wont be needed :rofl:

Mike

ps check your e-mail

teamswaney

07-09-2006, 12:54 PM

I Knew Tony had a cat........... I get to go on DS trips because my wife if perfectly tuned.............................

XR650Rocketman

07-09-2006, 01:03 PM

I Knew Tony had a cat........... I get to go on DS trips because my wife if perfectly tuned.............................

Well...Finish the sentence Roger!!!

Oh here let me do it for you...." I get to go on DS trips because my wife if perfectly tuned .....is like and antique violin.....gets good gas milage....pulls in radio stations from far away"

What are you talking about???

teamswaney

07-09-2006, 01:06 PM

I learned it from some guys I rode with in Louisiana, you will have to ask her what I am talking about....................................and that was the end of the sentence.

XR650Rocketman

07-09-2006, 01:10 PM

Louisiana....That explains everything....you were talking a foreign language.

teamswaney

07-09-2006, 01:13 PM

Well, I would like to explain it to you, but I have to go get a crane and then escort 40 hummers to the ball game. Somebody has to do it....new set of Dunlop d606 on order for the L......Stay dry....

Teeds

07-09-2006, 02:52 PM

Well, I would like to explain it to you, but I have to go get a crane and then escort 40 hummers to the ball game.

A crane I can understand, but a bus full of hummers?

XR650Rocketman

07-09-2006, 03:00 PM

I see what you're up to....Trying to see what you can get under tourmeister's radar..Huh...

Teeds

07-09-2006, 03:23 PM

I found a way to hold my pants up while I ride without the clips getting in the way ...

Regular Side Clip Suspenders (https://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens_accessories/92992.aspx?feature=Product_1)

As a further aside ... These (https://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens_pants/85347.aspx?feature=Product_5) shorts ROCK!!

XR650Rocketman

07-09-2006, 03:32 PM

Can't you find any work to do?

Hey.....see if you can figure out what happens to the continuance of Felsher(sp?) Draw Rd ( Pumpville Rd ) when it hits the pavement on the West end where we turn South to Dryden.......It looks like it continues West but I'm guessing it's private.

Teeds

07-09-2006, 07:48 PM

Can't you find any work to do?

I am working my tail off trying to get some specifications and drawings done ... been up since 4:30AM

Hey.....see if you can figure out what happens to the continuance of Felsher(sp?) Draw Rd ( Pumpville Rd ) when it hits the pavement on the West end where we turn South to Dryden.......It looks like it continues West but I'm guessing it's private.

I saw that myself a couple days back myself. If I can get down there when I go to Fort Stockton, I will.

Teeds

07-10-2006, 11:03 AM

Goat Trail Green

07-10-2006, 12:54 PM

XR650Rocketman

07-10-2006, 01:08 PM

Et Al ... I talked with Matt this morning and he has the room reserved at Terlingua Ranch for he and Mike. He also has his reservation at BBRSP. Have you got yours, Mike? I think that is it ... We are beyond capacity at Easy's, so we have to figure that out.

I say we call this ride full. Eight riders is a handful to keep track of for 1,250 miles ...

Concurance?

Eight is enough.....Unless there are special circumstances!!!!!

Our reservation at Easy's is for four double beds and two singles.....That put the last two riders to join up either on the floor or in another cabin.....Matt and Mike, I think that's you two....Make the descision!!!

FirstMan

07-10-2006, 01:13 PM

Yall have fun. I am going to build up my dirt skills so I can hit the next run.

Goat Trail Green

07-10-2006, 01:23 PM

Yall have fun. I am going to build up my dirt skills so I can hit the next run.

Weenie (can I say that or will tour come after me)

Steve
I called and she took my money no problem LOL. I just called back. She said there are 15 bunk beds for men and 15 for women, so we are good to go !!

Mike

Teeds

07-10-2006, 05:16 PM

Our reservation at Easy's is for four double beds and two singles.....That put the last two riders to join up either on the floor or in another cabin.....Matt and Mike, I think that's you two....Make the descision!!!

A thought I tossed out earlier regarding Easy's ...

Rather than get to Easy's late on Monday afternoon and all jump into our vehicles and be gone in the blink of an eye, how about we hang there for the night and get out at the first light of morning ... I know I will not be worth a flip either way on Tuesday ...

Just thinking out loud ...

mcrider

07-10-2006, 06:16 PM

Rather than get to Easy's late on Monday afternoon and all jump into our vehicles and be gone in the blink of an eye, how about we hang there for the night and get out at the first light of morning ... I know I will not be worth a flip either way on Tuesday ...

Just thinking out loud ...

I have to see if I can free up Tuesday. :yawn:

XR650Rocketman

07-10-2006, 07:59 PM

Steve
I called and she took my money no problem LOL. I just called back. She said there are 15 bunk beds for men and 15 for women, so we are good to go !!

Mike

That sounds like the BIG Bend State Park, Mike...Should have been Sylvia you talked to.....

What about Easy's Cabins in Pandale, did you get reservations there?

XR650Rocketman

07-10-2006, 08:03 PM

Goat Trail Green

07-11-2006, 06:59 AM

That sounds like the BIG Bend State Park, Mike...Should have been Sylvia you talked to.....

What about Easy's Cabins in Pandale, did you get reservations there?

Looking back at the post,s I think I am missing Easy,s. Matt and I are rooming in Terlingua and yes I spoke to Sylvia at the state park. She was worried about us riding our motorcycles on the dirt road to the park ;) (What a sweet lady)
Is easy,s another bunk house situation ?? Also if I need to call I dont see a number for it ??

Thanks Steve

XR650Rocketman

07-11-2006, 07:32 AM

irondawg

07-11-2006, 08:54 AM

Some of us just have to work!!!! What about you, Ian and John? I was figuring we'd probably truck together.

Mornin...I could swing leaving early Tuesday but I've got to be in the office by 1:00pm for our weekly product meeting.

Goat Trail Green

07-11-2006, 09:13 AM

Tony

once I get the other 2 days traded I will be off till Thursday. Hey what is Matt,s last name for Easy,s or better yet what is his forum name. I will PM him

Mike

Willsy

07-11-2006, 09:17 PM

Some of us just have to work!!!! What about you, Ian and John? I was figuring we'd probably truck together.

Steve, I could certainly hang around Monday night ... just tell Easy to get the beer in...... I am gonna need one by then ;-)

I already booked the Tuesday off work, I didn't fancy my chances of doing a full days riding on Monday and then heading back. I would say either stay at Easy's or head to Ozona and stop at our favourite truck stop... we'll all probably need a hot tub by then.

You know me as long as there is beer, I'll be happy :-)

Cheers,
Ian

XR650Rocketman

07-11-2006, 09:22 PM

Tony.... Hey what is Matt,s last name for Easy,s or better yet what is his forum name. I will PM him

Mike

Don't know Mike.....Tony'll have that info when he's back in circulation....

Photojojo

07-11-2006, 10:05 PM

The Terlingua AMA flyer says you need to set your jetting properly for 1800-4000 feet. Do we need to think about that for this ride since we will be in some of the same area?

XR650Rocketman

07-12-2006, 06:32 AM

The Terlingua AMA flyer says you need to set your jetting properly for 1800-4000 feet. Do we need to think about that for this ride since we will be in some of the same area?

Chris, just run the jetting you have right now, it'll be fine where we are going.....You'll be a little rich once or twice but no big deal....

Teeds

07-12-2006, 08:01 AM

Chris...You'll be a little rich once or twice but no big deal....

What the change of a few words will do to a sentence ...

Now it sounds like we are crossing the border. :trust:

Teeds

07-12-2006, 08:06 AM

Tony

once I get the other 2 days traded I will be off till Thursday. Hey what is Matt,s last name for Easy,s or better yet what is his forum name. I will PM him

Mike

Mike: I will PM you Matt's information ... He is not registered here. He is mafols at DRN, so when he pops up here, I'm guessing he will use the same name.

John: If we get out early on Tuesday, 1:00 PM should not be a problem. There is a piece of me that thinks it would be safer. Maybe not, or maybe it does not matter.

BajaRat

07-12-2006, 12:32 PM

I say we call this ride full. Eight riders is a handful to keep track of for 1,250 miles ...

Concurance?[/QUOTE]

Dang: I bought these cases for my 625 and want to go on the ride !!!!!

I have been super busy lately but I want to go.....:shrug:

irondawg

07-12-2006, 01:54 PM

I count 7...who's missing on page 1?

Photojojo

07-12-2006, 02:59 PM

I count 7...who's missing on page 1?

Mike (billyji) who last I heard still had two days to trade off so that makes him 50%. He has made all of his reservations though so I guess that gives him 50% on faith which makes him 100% ready to go.

mafols

07-12-2006, 06:00 PM

Hey fellas'

Sorry it took so long for me to get registerd. I'm not a Texan, but I do have a RANCH HAND bumper on the front of my truck...(that has to count for something)...Oh, and I have a son that lives in McKinney. That's about the best I can do for now. I will however be "Two Wheelin" in Texas next month:thumb:

I have been keeping up with this thread since Tony first told me about it so I am aware of the progress that's been made with the planning of the trip....by the way...
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Oh boy here comes another 275+ thread LOL

I guess this guy knows what he's talking about.

As far as getting another cabin at Easy's...it doesn't matter to me either way. I didn't want to take up room on the floor in the cabin because I didn't know how big it is. I do have a cot I can bring....Mike, if you want to get another cabin, I'm with you. If you want to take up floor space in the first one...I can do that too. If one or two more people happen to slide on in....we can get another cabin for sure.

Let me know if ya'll (Cajun slang...;-) ...you'll be hearing lots of it) need anything or if there is anything I can help with.

Matt Folse

Photojojo

07-12-2006, 06:05 PM

This is what I'm planning on packing as far as clothing goes. Am I forgeting anything? Any suggestions? To much? Not enough? If we are using this as a trial Mexico run do I need more stuff?

In my pack
5 pair undies (no thongs)
5 pair socks
I could reduce these to 2 pair of each and plan to hand wash in the tub or sink but 3 pair won't take up that much more room.
2 pair riding pants
2 jerseys
rain jacket
2 pair nylon pants with zip off legs
2 pair t-shirts (probably synthetic quick dry type of fabric)
Sandals
hat (cause I'm bald and am sensitive to the sun)
Deodorant
toothbrush and toothpaste
soap

This is what I currently have in my MSR Toolbag around my waist. I'm missing a 25mm for my rear wheel, a chain tool and a clutch perch but should have those by August. Anything else for the XR? Most of this was put together when I giot the KLR so I know I won't need some of it for the XR but others may. I decided to carry the sockets cause they are smaller and easier to deal with but I still have the open ended wrenches as well. Looking for the wisdom of the group in helping me with selection on some of this stuff.

Patches & glue
zip ties of various sizes
2 paper shop towels
air gauge
3 motion pro 8" tire irons
about 20 fee of electrical wire
new spark plug
little bit of electrical tape
19, 18 deep, 17, 15, 13,12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 sockets
1/4" to 3/8" socket adapter
1/4" drive ratchet
1/4" extension
6, 5, 4, 3 allen sockets
tube of Quicksteel

520V chain link
small tube of oil
multi tool with scissors, screwdrivers, and can opener keychain size
Phillips and flat screwdriver bits work with ratchet

Golf pencil
Sharpie
24/22 box wrench
Small pencil type screwdriver
mag light
circlip pliers
14/15, 13/12, 11/10, 9/8, 7/6 combo wrenches

Tool for Sidi boots
Spare boot parts for ankle hinges

SOG multiplier

Fender bag
21" tube
clutch and brake lever
clutch cable

I'm debating bringing the camera. Its bulky, heavy, and batteries are an issue. I may be able to borrow one.

Goat Trail Green

07-12-2006, 06:58 PM

Mike, there's lots of floor space in the big cabin at Easy's if you want to bring sleeping bags or cots...If not....
Here's the # for Easy's.....432 291-1312....Talk to Edna and get one of the two smaller cabins...

Steve

Now that Matt responded I tried calling Edna. The phone gives me a recording that this number is disconnected or no longer in service

Do you have another number ??

Mike

Goat Trail Green

07-12-2006, 07:02 PM

Hey fellas'

Sorry it took so long for me to get registerd. I'm not a Texan, but I do have a RANCH HAND bumper on the front of my truck...(that has to count for something)...Oh, and I have a son that lives in McKinney. That's about the best I can do for now. I will however be "Two Wheelin" in Texas next month:thumb:

I have been keeping up with this thread since Tony first told me about it so I am aware of the progress that's been made with the planning of the trip....by the way...
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I guess this guy knows what he's talking about.

As far as getting another cabin at Easy's...it doesn't matter to me either way. I didn't want to take up room on the floor in the cabin because I didn't know how big it is. I do have a cot I can bring....Mike, if you want to get another cabin, I'm with you. If you want to take up floor space in the first one...I can do that too. If one or two more people happen to slide on in....we can get another cabin for sure.

Let me know if ya'll (Cajun slang...;-) ...you'll be hearing lots of it) need anything or if there is anything I can help with.

Matt Folse

Welcome Matt (possible roomie LOL)

I will back with more info soon I hope :lol2:

Mike

XR650Rocketman

07-12-2006, 09:40 PM

Steve

Now that Matt responded I tried calling Edna. The phone gives me a recording that this number is disconnected or no longer in service

Do you have another number ??

Mike

This number will work a whole lot better.....

432 291-3213

Teeds

07-13-2006, 08:04 AM

Matt:

Welcome to the fray. You will enjoy it here.

Chris:

First off ... have faith on your question on the XR site ... Someone will jump in and give you a difinitive answer once the folks in Kalifornia wake up.

Second ... I assume you are attempting to carry all the stuff you plan on taking to Mexico. Correct? I am not planning on taking near that much stuff on the August ride ... for that matter, I am not planning that much gear for the Mexico ride, but that is the topic for another thread.

Actually you need a 27 for your rear axle. Steve and I both have one. If you want to carry your own, get a combination wrench from Northern Tool or the like and cut off the open end wrench end with a gas axe.

irondawg

07-13-2006, 09:44 AM

Geebuz Chris...I took less stuff for a two month trip!!

And yes...you forgot swim trunks.

I bet you can reduce the number of sockets and wrenches too. Do a full maintenance and keep track of what tools you use...you'll find that most stuff is 8, 10, 12, 13, 14mm. Allens are 5, 6, and 8. Don't forget spark plug socket. I don't know XR-R but I have a special socket for the WR. That plug is DEEP in the head.

mcrider

07-13-2006, 11:42 AM

gas axe.
:hack:
????????????????????????????
I prefer my gas out of a nozzle, or are you talking another kind of gas? Do we need to add matched to oldbmw's list for the bunk house? :moon:

Teeds

07-13-2006, 01:17 PM

gas axe

:hack:
????????????????????????????
I prefer my gas out of a nozzle, or are you talking another kind of gas? Do we need to add matched to oldbmw's list for the bunk house? :moon:

OK ... another name ... flame wrench :trust:

skinny

07-13-2006, 04:12 PM

You guys have so many rides going, I'm getting confused about where to post what, or what to post where...:giveup: However, I think I'll probably try to join up for the Pandale/Van Horn soiree Fri. evening at Terlingua Ranch and ride with you Saturday. I have to be back to work on Monday, so I probably will only ride till noon Sunday.

XR650Rocketman

07-13-2006, 04:16 PM

You're in the right place now Skinny......You'll need a reservation at Terlingua Ranch for Friday night and Big Bend State Park for Saturday night....With dinner Saturday and breakfast Sunday at the BBSP.....All the info is here on this thread somewhere....

Steve

Teeds

07-13-2006, 08:15 PM

You'll need a reservation at Terlingua Ranch for Friday night and Big Bend State Park for Saturday night....With dinner Saturday and breakfast Sunday at the BBSP.....All the info is here on this thread somewhere....

Steve

Check the first post, there is a link ... or go to post #20 directly (which happens to be the last post on page 2).

Dates, phone numbers etc. are posted there.

Skinny: I look forward to meeting you.

skinny

07-14-2006, 10:05 AM

Reservations made for Fri. & Sat. at the appropriate places...now all I need to do is decide whether to take the HP2 or the DRZ. The seat on the HP2 is a butt-load (literally) more comfortable :angel: but I only have about 110-120 mile fuel range. On the other hand, the DRZ wil easily make 150-175 miles on a tank-full but the seat is pretty much a torture rack :help: after 3 or 4 hours.

BajaRat

07-14-2006, 11:28 AM

Photojojo

07-14-2006, 11:31 AM

Bring th HP2......I wanna see it !!!!:thumb:

Yeah me to, but not enough to carry the extra gas you might need. :-P Somehwer in this mess of a thread I think someone said we would need a 140 mile range. I'm pushing it on that to say the least.

irondawg

07-14-2006, 03:12 PM

34 days and counting....I bet we break the respond/view record on this one.

FirstMan

07-14-2006, 03:21 PM

Maybe, but the Mexico or Moab thread will surpass this ;-)

Man, I am happy to have a working bike.

Does anyone know where to get an acrebis square head light? Mike and I have the same one, and Acerbis stopped making them.

fallendown

07-14-2006, 03:27 PM

I was looking the other day, and it turns out auto zone can order just about any size or shape headlight you can imagine, of the plastic variety. And they have the socket in the back for halogen bulbs. Not sure how long it takes to get them once ordered though. I ordered one for the wifes bike but cancelled it, her electrical system is 6 volt, so it was a mute issue of upgrading to a brighter light.

Hope this helps ,

PS is dad enjoying his ride?

Teeds

07-14-2006, 04:04 PM

Yeah me to, but not enough to carry the extra gas you might need. :-P Somehwer in this mess of a thread I think someone said we would need a 140 mile range. I'm pushing it on that to say the least.

The Lost Trail is 135 miles gas stop to gas stop ...

An H2 will not go that far? Wow ... ditto on the love to see it ... :trust:

That will be the longest run Skinny has to deal with.

FYI Skinny, assuming you meet us at Terlingua Ranch ... are you leaving a ride there? You might consider leaving a ride in Alpine and riding the bike from there to the Ranch. I seem to remember that you are leaving us at noon on Sunday which will be in Van Horn or thereabouts ... If you do ride down on 118 from Alpine, you will need to head on down to Study Butte an fill up before backtracking to the ranch. There is no fuel available at the ranch and the first leg from there will be stretching the limits on our tanks, much less you with 100 or so miles of 118 behind you.

Teeds

07-14-2006, 04:08 PM

Maybe, but the Mexico or Moab thread will surpass this ;-)

I don't even want to think about how many posts we can rack up in the Moab thread in 10 months! :eek2:

fallendown

07-14-2006, 04:10 PM

MIllions if you guys keep cross posting.......

skinny

07-14-2006, 05:10 PM

The Lost Trail is 135 miles gas stop to gas stop ...

An H2 will not go that far? Wow ... ditto on the love to see it ... :trust:

That will be the longest run Skinny has to deal with.

FYI Skinny, assuming you meet us at Terlingua Ranch ... are you leaving a ride there? You might consider leaving a ride in Alpine and riding the bike from there to the Ranch. I seem to remember that you are leaving us at noon on Sunday which will be in Van Horn or thereabouts ... If you do ride down on 118 from Alpine, you will need to head on down to Study Butte an fill up before backtracking to the ranch. There is no fuel available at the ranch and the first leg from there will be stretching the limits on our tanks, much less you with 100 or so miles of 118 behind you.

I will probably not go much past Pinto Canyon on Sunday. I have to be back early Sun. evening, so I'll leave my truck at Terlingua ranch. That's assuming we are going from Big Bend State Park to Presidio and up river to Van Horn/Sierra Blanca...I need some idea of the route Sat. from Terlingua Ranch to BB State Park. If we're riding the pavement (River Road) I can make that on a tank, but if we're taking dirt roads without going thru Study Butte, I'll have to see what the mileage might be...BMW only blessed me with a 3 gal. gas tank on the HP2...1200cc motor get's about 40 mpg on the pavement, but I've yet to do much off-roading, so the mileage is iffy....

mcrider

07-14-2006, 05:50 PM

...BMW .................. HP2...1200cc ....

I'm sure glad you finally said what an HP2 was. Or am I the only one that did not know? I just replaced my HP735 that got wet in Broken Bow. I thought you had a different model.

All FYI: We leave for Tennessee & New York in the am. Going to the World Enduro Championship in Hancock, NY. I may not be on here for a couple of weeks.

fallendown

07-14-2006, 05:52 PM

Safe Travels to you Mr. Hardy......

Photojojo

07-14-2006, 06:35 PM

And best wishes to the racers

kingham

07-14-2006, 07:50 PM

OK boys... I just got the OK for this trip from the wife.Does anyone have or want to split a room with me?

Photojojo

07-14-2006, 08:06 PM

Welcom aboard...I'm sure someone will chime in needing a roomy.

skinny

07-14-2006, 08:51 PM

I'm sure glad you finally said what an HP2 was. Or am I the only one that did not know? I just replaced my HP735 that got wet in Broken Bow. I thought you had a different model.

All FYI: We leave for Tennessee & New York in the am. Going to the World Enduro Championship in Hancock, NY. I may not be on here for a couple of weeks.

Cool
I'd love to see one of those events, but don't have the time to go that far.
You should see at least 1 HP2 that the BMW factory is backing in the un-limited class. Those guys are a wee bit faster than me....

Teeds

07-14-2006, 09:02 PM

I will probably not go much past Pinto Canyon on Sunday. I have to be back early Sun. evening, so I'll leave my truck at Terlingua ranch. That's assuming we are going from Big Bend State Park to Presidio and up river to Van Horn/Sierra Blanca...I need some idea of the route Sat. from Terlingua Ranch to BB State Park. If we're riding the pavement (River Road) I can make that on a tank, but if we're taking dirt roads without going thru Study Butte, I'll have to see what the mileage might be...BMW only blessed me with a 3 gal. gas tank on the HP2...1200cc motor get's about 40 mpg on the pavement, but I've yet to do much off-roading, so the mileage is iffy....

Terlingua Ranch back east into the park.
South to Mavrick and over to Old Ore Road
South to pavement and on to Rio Grande Village
Gas
River Road to Santa Elena Overlook
Old Mavrick Road to pavement and on to Study Butte
Gas
SH170 to Casa Piedra Road
Casa Piedra Road to Park entrance and on to Sauceda

XR650Rocketman

07-14-2006, 10:24 PM

OK boys... I just got the OK for this trip from the wife.Does anyone have or want to split a room with me?

Great news Ken....Spend a little time on this thread and get caught up on everything.....I think we can haul you and your bike with us in my truck if you want us to....

Steve

XR650Rocketman

07-14-2006, 10:28 PM

irondawg

07-15-2006, 02:15 PM

I wish my GS was the same as an HP2. The HP2 is more like a W-I-D-E KTM 950. Personally...I wouldn't take it especially if we hit mud or the river at Lost Trail has water in it. That thing will sink to the engine. All 420+ lbs. Besides...you better be on your A game to make it up THE HILL. For all you that want Skinny to take it...guess who gets to push ;)

fallendown

07-15-2006, 02:19 PM

Aside from mud, hills,sand, and narrow single track though, it's a dirt oriented time machine, right?;-)

irondawg

07-15-2006, 02:27 PM

Yes...a HEAVY dirt oriented machine.

skinny

07-15-2006, 03:32 PM

You guys win... I'm taking the DRZ...it's gobs easier to lift... and I've had both stuck... It ain't fun nor easy to push a 400 lb dirt bike out of a dry stream bed (ask about instructions)... I just returned from a trip to Ft. Davis with the HP2 equiped with super-moto tires and wheels... I'ts more fun on the observatory road than my Hayabusa was...

Photojojo

07-15-2006, 03:32 PM

Download the enduro at Erzberg video. There are some shots of Jimmy Lewis riding an HP2 like a madman the first day in the timed section.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9092478970280268972&q=enduro&pl=true

skinny

07-15-2006, 04:39 PM

Download the enduro at Erzberg video. There are some shots of Jimmy Lewis riding an HP2 like a madman the first day in the timed section.

Cool video... the sack of freebies that come with the HP2 has a short video of 2 German riders on a pair of HP2's ripping thru some the boulder fields at Erzberg.
Reminds me of some the terrain we used to ride in the old Terlingua enduro's back in the mid 70's

XR650Rocketman

07-15-2006, 04:44 PM

Reminds me of some the terrain we used to ride in the old Terlingua enduro's back in the mid 70's

What do you mean " used to ".

We still hit some of that single track....Probably won't in August but we'll get some of it during the TRH Terlingua D/S ride in November....

You need to be there Skinny....

Steve

skinny

07-15-2006, 06:52 PM

What do you mean " used to ".

We still hit some of that single track....Probably won't in August but we'll get some of it during the TRH Terlingua D/S ride in November....

You need to be there Skinny....

Steve

I rode the event 3 yrs ago, and recognized some of the old enduro trail....then I got lost and didn't recognize anything... I'm looking forward to this years' event, if I survive a week-end with you and the other fast guys...

XR650Rocketman

07-15-2006, 07:39 PM

Skinny.....Rest easy......We're all much faster than we were when we were younger....Right?

Photojojo

07-15-2006, 08:15 PM

ahhhh...I can't stand this 32 days is WAY to many!!!! :headbang:

mafols

07-17-2006, 05:35 AM

OK boys... I just got the OK for this trip from the wife.Does anyone have or want to split a room with me?

Ken,

Mike PM'ed to say he would not be able to make it. I already have a room booked that I was going to split with him. If you want dibs on it you won't have to call and book another. I did not book another cabin at Easy's yet....we probably will need to get one but I'm not sure what the official count is now....Tony...do you know?

Matt

Goat Trail Green

07-17-2006, 07:38 AM

Sorry guys

Have a great time !!

Mike Green

Photojojo

07-17-2006, 08:18 AM

Sorry to hear that Mike...I'll wear my Mike Green 4X4 shirt for you one day.

skinny

07-17-2006, 08:28 AM

Since I'm joining up Fri. afternoon, if you can give me some general idea of when you'll be arriving at Terlingua Ranch, I'll use that for an arrival time. Also, a general idea of the route Sunday from BB State Park, so I can plan gas requirement for a return to my truck at Terlingua Ranch...

Goat Trail Green

07-17-2006, 09:16 AM

Sorry to hear that Mike...I'll wear my Mike Green 4X4 shirt for you one day.

Ah I will be there in thought
You are going to have a riot !!
Thanks Chris

FirstMan

07-17-2006, 10:52 AM

I really think that Mike backed out because he knew yall would start charging him when his bike wouldn't start in that 115 degree heat you will be in.

My AC died last week, and it will not be fixed untill this week sometime. I say everyone should just shut off their AC in July, you will save money and you will become aclimated to the ride you are about to take :angryfire

Teeds

07-17-2006, 12:33 PM

Ken,

Mike PM'ed to say he would not be able to make it. I already have a room booked that I was going to split with him. If you want dibs on it you won't have to call and book another. I did not book another cabin at Easy's yet....we probably will need to get one but I'm not sure what the official count is now....Tony...do you know?

Matt

I'm trying to figure it out ...

Skinny ... Have you got a room at Terlingua Ranch? If not, why don't you bunk with Matt.

Skinny ... as far as where we are going to be ... I would guess that we will be on the road (gravel) by 7:00 AM on Sunday and heading into Presidio. We should be back on the road and heading towards Candelaria by 8:00 AM which has us hitting the end of the asphalt by 9:00 AM. My best guess would be for you to head north up to Marfa through Pinto Canyon and then head south via 169 through Casa Piedra. This would minimize your backtracking ... it can get lonely out there though ... You could backtrack as well, but the asphalt is a bit boring ...

skinny

07-17-2006, 12:49 PM

I'm trying to figure it out ...

Skinny ... Have you got a room at Terlingua Ranch? If not, why don't you bunk with Matt.

Skinny ... as far as where we are going to be ... I would guess that we will be on the road (gravel) by 7:00 AM on Sunday and heading into Presidio. We should be back on the road and heading towards Candelaria by 8:00 AM which has us hitting the end of the asphalt by 9:00 AM. My best guess would be for you to head north up to Marfa through Pinto Canyon and then head south via 169 through Casa Piedra. This would minimize your backtracking ... it can get lonely out there though ... You could backtrack as well, but the asphalt is a bit boring ...

I have a room at Terlingua Ranch, but I may have a local riding partner with me. I won't know for another day or 2, but if he decides not to come, I'll be alone...I keep seeing reference to "the big hill" in some of the other posts... where is it on the Sunday ride??? ...I've been on the Casa Piedras road, and it's not interesting enough for me to ride a 2nd time as opposed to riding Hwy 170, which is lot's of fun, even on a dirt bike. If I bail out at Pinto Canyon, I'll probably ride north to the pavement, turn around and reverse the ride back to Terlingua Ranch.

Teeds

07-17-2006, 02:40 PM

I keep seeing reference to "the big hill" in some of the other posts... where is it on the Sunday ride??? ...

The hill is about 4~5 miles beyond Candelaria. Heading north it is a downhill.

It was in pretty bad shape the last time we rode it which was last February. It is soft and steep, not to mention 150~200 feet tall. Not impossible, just a challenge.

What is your range on your DRZ? ...
It is 52 miles one way from the gas station in Presidio and "the hill" and it is 56 miles from the gas station to the pavement at the end of FM2810.

Teeds

07-17-2006, 02:45 PM

skinny

07-17-2006, 02:58 PM

The hill is about 4~5 miles beyond Candelaria. Heading north it is a downhill.

It was in pretty bad shape the last time we rode it which was last February. It is soft and steep, not to mention 150~200 feet tall. Not impossible, just a challenge.

What is your range on your DRZ? ...
It is 52 miles one way from the gas station in Presidio and "the hill" and it is 56 miles from the gas station to the pavement at the end of FM2810.

I'm good for 150/175 miles without getting nervous...I may ride with the group as far as the big hill, then return, with maybe a side trip up Pinto Canyon...I'll have a new sharp-knobbed rear tire to give the hill a few tries...:lol2:

XR650Rocketman

07-17-2006, 03:15 PM

Updated attendees list posted back on post #1.....

Steve

mafols

07-17-2006, 03:44 PM

Looks like a second cabin for Thursday will be necessary. I can make the call Wednesday....I think I'll need the names of the people staying in that one.....right?

Matt

XR650Rocketman

07-17-2006, 04:45 PM

Matt....Easy and Edna don't care who's where, just how many total per cabin...

Steve

mafols

07-17-2006, 07:09 PM

OK Steve,

I'll make the call Wed. and tell them 3 for now. :thumb:

Photojojo

07-18-2006, 05:55 PM

103 degrees with 25% humidity in Austin

92 degrees with 74% humidity in Houston

113 degrees with 13% humidity in Plano

92 degrees at Big Bend National Park with 20% humidity

Where would you rather be right now?

All info from www.wunderground.com (http://www.wunderground.com)

rugerp_89

07-18-2006, 07:18 PM

Im new to the whole dual sport thing but loving it. I recently took a trip to Big Bend with some friends but they were in a jeep which slowed me down to much. Since then I have been antsy to get back. All I need to to know are the dates and what to bring and Im there. Oh yeah, My bike is still bone stock with the small tank. Will that be a problem.

XR650Rocketman

07-18-2006, 08:35 PM

Hey Rugerp_89.....Start at the beginning of this thread and read every single post.....All your questions will be answered....You'll also notice that we had to declare this ride "full" a while ago.

PM me if you have any questions....We are always wanting more D/S riders to get involved.....Check out the Terlingua D/S ride in November.....

Steve

XR650Rocketman

07-18-2006, 08:36 PM

Photojojo

07-18-2006, 08:52 PM

Im new to the whole dual sport thing but loving it.

This post got me to thinking. What do you think about posting a new to dual sport ride somewhere around Broken Bow. Just a slow paced, easier than normal ride to introduce some new riders or experienced street riders to the dirty side?

I wouldn't mind taking the lead on it but I would need to know that some more experienced riders...i.e.you... would be available to help. Maybe give a tire changing demo, explain rimlocks etc... :trust:

Would have to be after Mexico next year.

teamswaney

07-18-2006, 09:17 PM

:yawn: :yawn: Did not know that 650r would go slow :yawn: :yawn:

skinny

07-19-2006, 11:17 AM

XR650ROCKETMAN...

If you can give me a general idea of when you'll be arriving at Terlingua Ranch on Fri. afternoon, I'll plan my arrival accordingly...it's about a 3 hr. drive from Odessa... pray for a cloudy week-end, or better yet, rain...Big Bend is really nice when it's wet...

XR650Rocketman

07-19-2006, 05:02 PM

Skinny....Plan on arriving at the Ranch around 4:00pm....That way the office is still open and you can register easily.....We'll be there sometime after that.... depending.....

Steve

mafols

07-20-2006, 09:19 AM

Looks like a second cabin for Thursday will be necessary. I can make the call Wednesday....I think I'll need the names of the people staying in that one.....right?

Matt

The second cabin at Easy's is reserved.:thumb:

4.3 gal tank....installed
ProMoto billet rack...installed
15/45 gearing...installed
Wolfman Enduro tankbag...on back order...:headbang:
New tires,heavy duty tubes w/slime,...on deck

I'm almost ready....:chug:

Matt

skinny

07-23-2006, 08:25 AM

Here are some photos to whet everyone's appetite...

Pine Canyon
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/seseaton/bb3.jpg

Some where south of Glenn Springs...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/seseaton/bb2.jpg

Same area
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/seseaton/bb1.jpg

300 lb DRZ with 100 lb of mud stuck to it...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/seseaton/bb5.jpg

Pray for rain....:zen:

XR650Rocketman

07-23-2006, 11:26 AM

skinny

07-23-2006, 11:38 AM

Hey Skinny......great pics....But.....Please, please stop praying for rain.....The "Lost Trail" gets lost under the Rio Grande River and is impassable when there is rain in the area.....It's a 50 plus mile detour around and a lot of pavement and not much fun...

Pray for dust!!!!!

Steve

OK....

How about pray for a cloudy week-end...
Those pictures were taken in Oct. 03 during the 2nd worst flood in Park history. They put a high water mark on the bathrooms at Santa Elena, which was about 7 ft. in that area....It really wasn't that much fun, especially since some of the River Road was about 3 ft. deep in flood water, but other than needing a snorkel, it was kinda neat...

BajaRat

07-27-2006, 05:56 PM

The 625 SXC is ready to go !!!! :eek2:

XR650Rocketman

07-28-2006, 10:24 AM

I can't speak for everyone Gary but my bike rides a lot better with a back wheel and a seat.....Keep working on it!!!!

Steve

Photojojo

07-30-2006, 09:47 PM

Dude...you have a bunk bed in your garage...that's awsome!!! I thought I was cool with my putting green and wireless internet.

fallendown

07-30-2006, 11:44 PM

Dude...you have a bunk bed in your garage...that's awsome!!! I thought I was cool with my putting green and wireless internet.

You Golf?:eek2: That just totally blew my image of you...:yawn:

:rofl:

Goat Trail Green

07-31-2006, 06:57 AM

You Golf?:eek2: That just totally blew my image of you...:yawn:

:rofl:

And he talks about it all the time !!!!

We are leaivng Munster,Red River yesterday after a great day of dirt biking and he starts talking about golfing.... :lol2:

Mike

XR650Rocketman

07-31-2006, 07:41 AM

Dude...you have a bunk bed in your garage...that's awsome!!! I thought I was cool with my putting green and wireless internet.

Chris....Had you considered that maybe Gary has a motorcycle in the bedroom, not a bed in the garage?

Steve

Goat Trail Green

07-31-2006, 08:02 AM

Chris....Had you considered that maybe Gary has a motorcycle in the bedroom, not a bed in the garage?

Steve

Only a bachelor would do something like that ;-)

Mike

XR650Rocketman

07-31-2006, 08:10 AM

Only a bachelor would do something like that ;-)

Mike

Or someone with a very understanding better half!!!!

Steve

fallendown

07-31-2006, 08:16 AM

Or someone with a very understanding better half!!!!

Steve

I dont know if she is THAT understanding, but she had her bike in the front entry room when she first got it.....I don't know if I could get away with that, but I knew better than to tell her no..:giveup:

Photojojo

07-31-2006, 08:50 AM

You Golf? That just totally blew my image of you...

I've been known to partake in a little pasture pool at times.

And he talks about it all the time !!!!

That's because we passed a golf course that has watch out for snakes signs...how cool is that.

Chris....Had you considered that maybe Gary has a motorcycle in the bedroom, not a bed in the garage?

Must have been the lack of air conditioning in the garage. I don't think that would fly at my house.

Goat Trail Green

07-31-2006, 08:51 AM

:clap:

My hats off to the both of you

thumbs up all the way

Mike

fallendown

07-31-2006, 09:27 AM

I've been known to partake in a little pasture pool at times.

I think it was Sir Winston Churchill, that summed it up best for me, " Golf is a walk through a perfectly wonderful garden, spoiled by a little white ball...."

BajaRat

07-31-2006, 10:34 AM

Dude...you have a bunk bed in your garage...that's awsome!!! I thought I was cool with my putting green and wireless internet.

Actually it's the first floor of my beach house....

Tiled, A/C, bathroom, AND WiFi !!

Teeds

08-02-2006, 09:17 AM

Be sure your camera batteries are charged ...

Local residents ...

http://teeds.smugmug.com/photos/85534210-M.jpg

http://teeds.smugmug.com/photos/85534407-M.jpg

I counted six of them ...

Two white tail bucks in velvet, four or five doe and two fawn, numerous jack rabbits, so many hawks I lost count ... oh yea, and ONE car ...

All of that on one 26 mile section of gravel road. It is a new section that Steve and I have been talking about. It is going to be fun.

You will be so far out in the sticks that they run the telephone wires on top of the fence posts. :-P

Start praying for :sun: ... it is wet down there ...

kingham

08-02-2006, 10:25 AM

OK... I got res at the bunkhouse . do I need to call the ranch and easy's or do you have enough space for me in one of the cabins?do I need to pack a light bed sack ( for a hostiles) to cya in case I have to sleep on a floor?

So I'm packing
Fanny pack to hold all tools to work on and fix my bike
Fender packs to hold 3 inner tubes (2 front, 1 rear) and large patch kit.
small saddle bags to fit other trip supplies for the moto, like extra oils, maps and other things like extra goggles and gloves.

medium sized backpack..
holds 100oz bladder
4 pairs of riding socks
4 pair of riding shorts
extra jersey
after ride pants/shorts and shirt and tevas
tooth brush and deordorant.
bike/personal documentation: DV license, insurance card, moto registration

What about the route to download to my GPS? or how about waypoints for gas, food and major trail/road heads?

boy am I getting excited?

mcrider

08-02-2006, 12:03 PM

Well, my Sweet Cheeks arrived. That was quick!

Teeds how are your sweet checks? :moon: No the other ones for bottles.

BajaRat, I just got a armor jacket like you wore at Broken Bow, is that going to be to hot for this ride?

irondawg

08-02-2006, 03:11 PM

What about the route to download to my GPS? or how about waypoints for gas, food and major trail/road heads?

No GPS routes for this ride. You want a GPS route...ride the ride. :trust: :rider:

irondawg

08-02-2006, 04:03 PM

OK....

How about pray for a cloudy week-end...
Those pictures were taken in Oct. 03 during the 2nd worst flood in Park history. They put a high water mark on the bathrooms at Santa Elena, which was about 7 ft. in that area....It really wasn't that much fun, especially since some of the River Road was about 3 ft. deep in flood water, but other than needing a snorkel, it was kinda neat...

Time to get new pics. :-P :doh:

linky (http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/)

Teeds

08-02-2006, 04:34 PM

Teeds how are your sweet checks? :moon: No the other ones for bottles.

The jury is still out. I placed them too far back on the seat. Other than that they seem to do their job. I am wondering if bottles would help. I used rolled up foam knee pads from HD. They work, but they are a bit smaller in diameter and the top of the roll sits even with the seat before you sit on the pads. I thinking there would be a bit more support if the pad was a bit larger in diameter. I may bring bottles and try them.

I may just spring for a DB seat ... I have spent enough money on the bike lately though ... :(

Teeds

08-02-2006, 04:37 PM

No GPS routes for this ride. You want a GPS route...ride the ride. :trust: :rider:

John, I have not had a chance to go back through the entire thread ...
Have you or Steve mentioned the initiation yet? :trust:

irondawg

08-02-2006, 04:38 PM

John, I didn't have a chance to go back through the entire thread ... Have you are Steve mentioned the initiation yet? :trust:

Not sure, but I'm not reading all 247 replies!!! You crazy. :-P :lol2: :rofl:

kingham

08-02-2006, 06:56 PM

No GPS routes for this ride. You want a GPS route...ride the ride. :trust: :rider:

so when I get back I can sell the gps routes for beer money Right?

BajaRat

08-02-2006, 09:44 PM

Teeds how are your sweet checks? :moon: No the other ones for bottles.

BajaRat, I just got a armor jacket like you wore at Broken Bow, is that going to be to hot for this ride?

McRider......

I think you will be fine...I have a $40 evaporative cooling vest that I am going to bring. It will be GREAT in the super low humidity. Combined with an Under Armour Heat shirt, you will actually be COOL for a few hours and then hope to refresh the vest with some H20 further down the trail.:trust: