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#90
September 12, 2012, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on September 01, 2012, 10:08:20 AM
Yeah, I've done my homework, I can get get AMA card on site and I'll put the original BMW muffler back on. Most of these regulations are aimed at people with their racing dirt bikes. The organizers want to focus on the ride (vs race) part of the event.

registration here: http://watr.us

thread on ADVRider for 2011: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=715301&highlight=shenadoah
thread on ADVRider for 2012: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=819589


I will join you next year... I promise   [thumbsup]

The Mad King Pepe'

#91
September 23, 2012, 07:54:29 PM
Went for a little ride with the wifey today. Here we're crossing the creek on Prices Distillery Rd, and we got a bit of a surprise...  8)  :o  [laugh]

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

Autohag

#92
September 24, 2012, 06:10:32 AM
Clean gear! ;D

Slide Panda

#93
September 24, 2012, 06:12:51 AM
At least it wasn't the surprise I got when we crossed that creek.

Pretty brave doing a creek 2-up I must say.

How was that 500k ride? Or is that still to come?
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

The Mad King Pepe'

#94
September 24, 2012, 07:45:04 AM
Quote from: Slide Panda on September 24, 2012, 06:12:51 AM
At least it wasn't the surprise I got when we crossed that creek.

Pretty brave doing a creek 2-up I must say.

How was that 500k ride? Or is that still to come?
I wasn't really concerned since that's the 2nd or 3rd time we've crossed that creek together, and I've lost count of how many times I've done it solo. Plus the water looked really shallow ...  except for one spot that is!  [laugh] [laugh]

Shenny 500 (~300 miles) will be on the weekend of Oct 6th & 7th. I just ordered a spare 21" Heavy Duty tube for the front since the current one got beat up quite a bit when I mounted the T63 front. [bang] I also bought a Motion Pro tire spoon with a hex wrench on one end for the rear axle nut and a 5.10 Shinko 244 rear that should give me better grip on the loose stuff.

Depending on how the Shenny 500 works out, I'm thinking of doing the Pine Barrens 300 (miles) in April next year...  [drool]

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

zooom

#95
September 24, 2012, 08:10:04 AM
I had a buddy of mine mention to me he has an extra "ticket" for it that he was kinda offering me...
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

David Lowenstein

#96
September 24, 2012, 08:14:10 AM
I've never ridden there, but I've read two radically different ride reports on the PB300, both from very experienced dual-sport riders.  I think it's really interesting how divergent they are, and makes me wonder if they make substantial changes in the route from year to year
:

From a long-standing WATR member:

"I just wanted to share some of what we experienced on our Pine Barrens 300 ride.... It was great.

Adam and I road our adventure bikes to and from the event. Andy showed up with the trusty Honda 600 to let the sand fly. The PB 300 is a GPS guided event. There are markers in the tighter enduro portions, but the rest is naked forest - you need the GPS to stay on course. Chris, a previous Dakar rider, helped me understand how to use my GPS and by day two I felt comfortable with navigation. It was over 300 miles in two days. The conditions were perfect. Temps were in the 60's and sand was moist. Nice traction and no dust. You can really haul the mail in these conditions. You can check with Andy, but I'm pretty sure he tapped out his 600 for miles on end at times.

Jack, the organizer, put together a great mix of wide open sand roads, fire cuts, water crossings and some tighter sections just to keep us honest. Everything is big bike friendly. No two strokes at this event. It's a course that favors big bore machines while being 90 percent off-road. We attended the Saturday night dinner which gave us the opportunity to meet with some of the guys from the various clubs in Jersey. The event has strong sponsorship from BMW of Manhattan and Twisted Throttle which both offered goodies and services.

I loved riding this course on my 990 and hope we can get more WATR members to join us in the Spring for the next running of this event. Don't take my word for it. Ask Adam and Andy. Check it out on ADV Rider forums.

If you like the dirt part of your dual sport riding more than the asphalt part you'll probably like this ride as much as I did."

And this from another dual-sport group I'm part of:

"Uh...a word of warning.  You will see sand.  And tight trails.  I mean stupid tight.  And whoops.  Freaking miles and miles of whoops.  Sand whoops.  Four feet tall sand whoops.  If you can figure out how to ride miles of them then you are a better man than I.  I've done a handful of enduros up there.  There are some decent trails.  But you will spend a lot of time in deep sand.  Good for learning, but really can sap your energy....I guess I just like rocks better."

It's possible that the difference has to do with the kind of bike they are riding.  The second guy rides streetable dirtbikes, e.g., 250 or 450 4-strokes, whereas the first guy is riding bikes more similar to yours (I think).

Dave

Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on September 24, 2012, 07:45:04 AM

Depending on how the Shenny 500 works out, I'm thinking of doing the Pine Barrens 300 (miles) in April next year...  [drool]

Dave in DC: 67 Jaguar E-Type OTS S1/71 Ford F-100 Styleside/79 Triumph T140E Bonneville/15 BMW R1200GS/13 KTM 300 XC-W/04 Yamaha TT-R250/04 & 05 Honda CRF 250X/Keeping parts guys in business nationwide

The Mad King Pepe'

#97
September 24, 2012, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: zooom on September 24, 2012, 08:10:04 AM
I had a buddy of mine mention to me he has an extra "ticket" for it that he was kinda offering me...
So what are you waiting for?


Quote from: dlowenst on September 24, 2012, 08:14:10 AM
It's possible that the difference has to do with the kind of bike they are riding.  The second guy rides streetable dirtbikes, e.g., 250 or 450 4-strokes, whereas the first guy is riding bikes more similar to yours (I think).

Dave
Probably depends on the bike, rider, weather... I'm guessing wet sand is easier to ride through than dry....

Here's some pics from this year's pre ride link: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748889&page=3
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

Slide Panda

#98
September 24, 2012, 09:33:21 AM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on September 24, 2012, 09:18:08 AM
Probably depends on the bike, rider, weather... I'm guessing wet sand is easier to ride through than dry....

Shit yeah it is.

Ever run at the beach? Same idea - lot easier to run in the wet area where the waves keep it wet and packed. Dry you sink in and throw shit all over
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

zooom

#99
September 24, 2012, 10:07:51 AM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on September 24, 2012, 09:18:08 AM
So what are you waiting for?

someone to loan me a bike suitable for this event...
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

Slide Panda

#100
September 24, 2012, 10:10:09 AM
You've got a gran can... looks more suitable than an old honda cruiser  ;D
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

Autohag

#101
September 24, 2012, 10:32:26 AM
In case you missed it:

Some tips here for riding sand/beach/snow/etc...

The Mad King Pepe'

#102
September 24, 2012, 10:50:15 AM
Quote from: Autohag on September 24, 2012, 10:32:26 AM
In case you missed it:

Some tips here for riding sand/beach/snow/etc...

[roll]   [laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

Autohag

#103
September 24, 2012, 11:32:11 AM
What? No glow sticks for you? ;D

The Mad King Pepe'

#104
September 24, 2012, 12:01:41 PM
Quote from: Autohag on September 24, 2012, 11:32:11 AM
What? No glow sticks for you? ;D
Have you seen my jacket?  [laugh]
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.
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