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2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2014

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Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

I will arrive Wednesday afternoon and ready for a ride Thursday? The dirtier the better. Anyone heading for the state park Thursday?
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

I am staying in the SP Bunkhouse Wednesday night with Silverbullet, Jmz, WildernessRider, and Brad (not on TWT) and we are riding the SP on Thursday.
 
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shermandns said:
found out I have a extra bed in my room at Tliguna TX at the Eldorado Hotel. I've got reservations for Wed thru Sat. night. Anyone want to share a room?
Older rider (old fart) on a KLR 650. Non smoker.
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RollingJ said:
I am staying in the SP Bunkhouse Wednesday night with Silverbullet, Jmz, WildernessRider, and Brad (not on TWT) and we are riding the SP on Thursday.
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Donny just cancelled, broken frame yesterday at SHNF. He's still riding the Challenges on his Terra but no SP with it. Brad is "DirtorSlab" on TWT.


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Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

I stand corrected. See you Wednesday, SB!
 
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SilverBullet said:
Donny just cancelled, broken frame yesterday at SHNF. He's still riding the Challenges on his Terra but no SP with it. Brad is "DirtorSlab" on TWT.


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Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Decide to put a new tire on the rear of the Gasgas today. Just now getting good enough to change it on my own without pinching the tube.
Thanks to JT, Sam and others, I tackle more difficult maintenance issues.
Well, let's check the rear bearings. Look at the you tube video.... Looks cool.
Wow! The outside seal looked cleaned. Inside is a gritty, muddy mess. Don't even know how this thing was rolling.
Thanks guys, I would of left it alone till it became a solid if it wasn't for the confidence you have given me.
Plus, I hope, I won't be the guy in the middle of nowhere holding the group.
 

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Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Are there any wives or significant others going? MY6 is doing the Desert Challenge Friday and since I'm not, I'll be looking for something else to do (riding or otherwise).

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Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Here's the plan folks:

Thursday - National park loop (KLR friendly) - 139 miles

Friday - State park northeast (Solitario - NOT KLR friendly) - 55 miles (trailering bikes to the park)

Saturday -
* Option 1 Mexico Peguis canyon (KLR friendly) - 200 miles
* Option 2 State park northwest (Cienega mts - NOT KLR friendly) - 55 miles (trailering bikes to the park)

Sunday - Whichever option didn't get done Saturday and dinner in OJ.

I'll be delighted to have folks join in on these rides. No one gets left behind.

** Mexico - You MUST have a valid passport and original license receipt OR original title for your motorcycle. Several $$ for exit fees.
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Thanks for the tips. I finally found info about dual-sport riding issues involved on the Terlingua Ranch. I better stay in the park.

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See ya next week.

RB
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

TravelDiva said:
Are there any wives or significant others going? MY6 is doing the Desert Challenge Friday and since I'm not, I'll be looking for something else to do (riding or otherwise).

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I told my wife it would be cool if she could go , she said, " I`M NOT GOING OUT THERE AND JUST SIT AROUND WHILE YOUR OUT RIDING !!!!" :lol2:
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

I just cancelled my condo at Chisos Mining Company. I hope someone rents it. I just had surgery, can't go. Have fun.
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

I'll be heading out Weds with new tires on the G-Strom looking for a ride on Thurs. A dity but street tire friendly ride.:loco:
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

_RG_ said:
Here's the plan folks:


Friday - State park northeast (Solitario - NOT KLR friendly) - 55 miles (trailering bikes to the park)
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Hey RG, do you know what time you will be in the State Park? Me and a buddy are arriving Thursday evening and staying in the bunk house till Sunday morning. We're riding out there on Friday and Saturday and the Solitario is on the list. Would be cool to ride with you if we can get together.

Jeff
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Wheres the free camping at?
 
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euromedic said:
Wheres the free camping at?
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Any Walmart parking lot. :lol2:

Gareth Park is one place I've heard of. It's across the street from the El Dorado Hotel.
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Vinny said:
Decide to put a new tire on the rear of the Gasgas today. Just now getting good enough to change it on my own without pinching the tube.
Thanks to JT, Sam and others, I tackle more difficult maintenance issues.
Well, let's check the rear bearings. Look at the you tube video.... Looks cool.
Wow! The outside seal looked cleaned. Inside is a gritty, muddy mess. Don't even know how this thing was rolling.
Thanks guys, I would of left it alone till it became a solid if it wasn't for the confidence you have given me.
Plus, I hope, I won't be the guy in the middle of nowhere holding the group.
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Vinny, are you going to clean and repack that or have new bearings installed? Still plan on going Thursday?
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Not Dave said:
Vinny, are you going to clean and repack that or have new bearings installed? Still plan on going Thursday?
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Going for sure. Just finished repacking them. New tire also. I think I'll check the front wheel bearings on Tuesday.
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Red Brown said:
Thanks for the tips. I finally found info about dual-sport riding issues involved on the Terlingua Ranch. I better stay in the park.

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See ya next week.

RB
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All TR owner politics aside, I'm going under the premise that the Desert Challenge ride has been formally approved by ranch management and that riders who stay on the route take no legal risk in riding the route. No reason not to ride it if you can.
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Well, weather report for tomorrow does not appear good for driving until you get far south. May postpone a day.
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

medicjeff said:
Hey RG, do you know what time you will be in the State Park? Me and a buddy are arriving Thursday evening and staying in the bunk house till Sunday morning. We're riding out there on Friday and Saturday and the Solitario is on the list. Would be cool to ride with you if we can get together.

Jeff
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That'd be a hoot! Let's get together out there. Y'all are doing it the smart way...staying at the ranch. I'll be doing it the other way...driving from Terlingua. Means it'll be later than I'd prefer but so be it. I'll have the radio on so give a shout on ch 7 every so often. I have trax for everything except Fresno canyon.
 
Re: 2014 Uncle's Around the Bend, Desert Challenge, & Adventure Challenge: Mar 6-9, 2

Vinny said:
Decide to put a new tire on the rear of the Gasgas today. Just now getting good enough to change it on my own without pinching the tube.
Thanks to JT, Sam and others, I tackle more difficult maintenance issues.
Well, let's check the rear bearings. Look at the you tube video.... Looks cool.
Wow! The outside seal looked cleaned. Inside is a gritty, muddy mess. Don't even know how this thing was rolling.
Thanks guys, I would of left it alone till it became a solid if it wasn't for the confidence you have given me.
Plus, I hope, I won't be the guy in the middle of nowhere holding the group.
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Here's one for you Vinny. Took this out of the ktm drive side last week...:doh:

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