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Rickster · 07-11-2008, 11:21 AM

This looks like fun!

2008 Great River Gravel Ride planning thread - ADVrider

Anyone want to go?

Thundurburd · 07-11-2008, 11:34 AM

I'm too old for stuff like that.

tricker · 07-11-2008, 11:51 AM

Think dirt bike tires will fit on the Z?

**Clint** · 07-11-2008, 01:34 PM

That sounds like a fantastic trip. I wish I could do it.

womper · 07-11-2008, 07:14 PM

just put some dual sport tires on there clint and let 'er rip

**Clint** · 07-11-2008, 08:31 PM

Uggh. 500 lbs. of off-roader, plus gear. No thanks.

womper · 07-11-2008, 09:30 PM

i've never tried anything like that...
but if 500+ bike and gear is that bad, why do they make bikes like the the BMW adventure?

just curious, cuz i'd think i'd love to go trolloping in the bush like that...

Rickster · 07-12-2008, 10:41 AM

It's not so much the weight that would be the problem, as it would be the riding position, you need to be able to be comfortable standing up on the pegs, than theirs the short travel suspension & smaller diameter front wheel found on most street bikes.

Don't get me wrong, lighter is better, but you can deal with some extra weight so long as your suspension is set up properly.

I think this particular ride could be done on most any bike because they are going to have by-passes around all the tough sections, but Clint's Bandit would not be the best tool for the job.

It could do it, but at the end of the day he'd be one sore, tired SOB.

Thundurburd · 07-12-2008, 12:09 PM

I've browsed through the LoneWolfExpeditions site and have to admit that it does look like a lot of fun. I guess I'm starting to understand why we have those types of bikes.

If anyone here goes there needs to be some pics posted.

Rickster · 07-14-2008, 09:32 AM

Looks like I will be going,

but as Clint, Adam, and Vinnie already know from our trip to the Dragon, I am not very good at taking pictures, so don't expect much.

I get to caught up in the riding and forget to take the camera out.

**Clint** · 07-14-2008, 09:36 AM

You dog! Have fun, bud.

Thundurburd · 07-14-2008, 09:42 AM

Understandable. I of all people should not even mention pictures since I'm about as bad at it as anyone. It's just that when you're doing something neat and have the choice of stopping to take pictures or to continue doing that something that's neat, I just keep going.

Rickster · 07-22-2008, 02:34 PM

Great River Gravel Ride 2008 - ADVrider

Well I didn't get much for pictures, but this link should give you some idea of the ride.

On the way down there Thursday afternoon, I found out how far a DR650 will slide on wet blacktop.
I hit some sort of oil slick half way through a 35 MPH left hander, and I went down so quick that I was already sliding on by back before I even knew I was falling.

Guess how much road rash you get from a 75 foot slide on wet blacktop with only your rain gear to protect you???????????????????????????????? Wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The answer is "NONE"

I couldn't believe that I slid that far, and never even tore my rain gear, and to make it even more unbeliveable, the bike was basically undamaged, a bent clutch lever, some scratches on the front fender, and left hand guard, left side bar end weight was missing, and the little rubber bumper on the shift lever was gone. That's it!!!!
That was at about the 200 mile mark for the W/E, and we did a total of just over 1,000 miles with no issues showing up. I did develop a slight exhaust leak, but I doubt that was as a result of the crash.

**Clint** · 07-22-2008, 02:38 PM

Dang, Rick! If my riding mentor can go down, where does that leave me?

I'll assume you had a good time (you don't really say).

tricker · 07-22-2008, 02:53 PM

Ok..... so now the list is Rick, Vinnie, and Clint that have gone down.. So out of the minnesota guys who went to NC.. That leaves... Oh %%%%...

**Clint** · 07-22-2008, 03:08 PM

I suspect you're charmed.

tricker · 07-22-2008, 03:12 PM

wait... i did back my bike into a car.. that counts right?

And i still see the damage every day and reminds me that i'm a putz

Thundurburd · 07-22-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

So out of the minnesota guys who went to NC.. That leaves... Oh %%%%...

You might as well just go jump off the porch and get it over with.

TFee3 · 07-22-2008, 04:36 PM

Damn, I miss my dirt bike!!!!! Now, I'm old and have a cruiser. I sure had fun on my dirt bike, and even now, I think I could handle it! Oh well................

Thundurburd · 07-22-2008, 04:42 PM

Rick, I am really glad your slide worked out Ok. Wow, who would have thought.

07-11-2008, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,911	Dirt ride This looks like fun! 2008 Great River Gravel Ride planning thread - ADVrider Anyone want to go? __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

07-11-2008, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Thundurburd Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 915	I'm too old for stuff like that. __________________ Like Roseanne Roseannadanna would say: "it just goes to show you, it's always something."

07-11-2008, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
tricker Leaned over, knee down Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,783	Think dirt bike tires will fit on the Z? __________________ Are you nucking futs!

07-12-2008, 10:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,911	It's not so much the weight that would be the problem, as it would be the riding position, you need to be able to be comfortable standing up on the pegs, than theirs the short travel suspension & smaller diameter front wheel found on most street bikes. Don't get me wrong, lighter is better, but you can deal with some extra weight so long as your suspension is set up properly. I think this particular ride could be done on most any bike because they are going to have by-passes around all the tough sections, but Clint's Bandit would not be the *best* tool for the job. It could do it, but at the end of the day he'd be one sore, tired SOB. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

07-12-2008, 12:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Thundurburd Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 915	I've browsed through the LoneWolfExpeditions site and have to admit that it does look like a lot of fun. I guess I'm starting to understand why we have those types of bikes. If anyone here goes there needs to be some pics posted. __________________ Like Roseanne Roseannadanna would say: "it just goes to show you, it's always something."

07-14-2008, 09:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,911	Looks like I will be going, but as Clint, Adam, and Vinnie already know from our trip to the Dragon, I am not very good at taking pictures, so don't expect much. I get to caught up in the riding and forget to take the camera out. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

07-14-2008, 09:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Thundurburd Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 915	Understandable. I of all people should not even mention pictures since I'm about as bad at it as anyone. It's just that when you're doing something neat and have the choice of stopping to take pictures or to continue doing that something that's neat, I just keep going. __________________ Like Roseanne Roseannadanna would say: "it just goes to show you, it's always something." Last edited by Thundurburd; 07-14-2008 at 04:43 PM.

07-22-2008, 02:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,911	Great River Gravel Ride 2008 - ADVrider Well I didn't get much for pictures, but this link should give you some idea of the ride. On the way down there Thursday afternoon, I found out how far a DR650 will slide on wet blacktop. I hit some sort of oil slick half way through a 35 MPH left hander, and I went down so quick that I was already sliding on by back before I even knew I was falling. Guess how much road rash you get from a 75 foot slide on wet blacktop with only your rain gear to protect you???????????????????????????????? Wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The answer is "NONE" I couldn't believe that I slid that far, and never even tore my rain gear, and to make it even more unbeliveable, the bike was basically undamaged, a bent clutch lever, some scratches on the front fender, and left hand guard, left side bar end weight was missing, and the little rubber bumper on the shift lever was gone. That's it!!!! That was at about the 200 mile mark for the W/E, and we did a total of just over 1,000 miles with no issues showing up. I did develop a slight exhaust leak, but I doubt that was as a result of the crash. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

07-22-2008, 02:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
tricker Leaned over, knee down Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,783	Ok..... so now the list is Rick, Vinnie, and Clint that have gone down.. So out of the minnesota guys who went to NC.. That leaves... Oh %%%%... __________________ Are you nucking futs!

07-22-2008, 03:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
tricker Leaned over, knee down Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,783	wait... i did back my bike into a car.. that counts right? And i still see the damage every day and reminds me that i'm a putz __________________ Are you nucking futs!

07-22-2008, 04:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
TFee3 Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T Location: Gravois Mills MO Posts: 180	Damn, I miss my dirt bike!!!!! Now, I'm old and have a cruiser. I sure had fun on my dirt bike, and even now, I think I could handle it! Oh well................

07-22-2008, 04:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Thundurburd Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 915	Rick, I am really glad your slide worked out Ok. Wow, who would have thought. __________________ Like Roseanne Roseannadanna would say: "it just goes to show you, it's always something."

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