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« on: December 03, 2007, 09:55:23 PM »
...is another man's playground.

I seem to be setting a pattern for myself of annual trips down to Arizona to escape the PNW winter gloom. A little vitamin D infusion always lifts my mood in the winter. Here are a few random pictures from a recently returned-from trip to Yuma and the surface of the moon.

Drink lots of water and enjoy  Smile
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« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2007, 04:31:10 AM »

 Thumbsup  Beautiful.  I like the KTM's snuggling together....
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« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2007, 06:13:27 PM »
Looks like a real fun ride. I've off road ridden in the Colorado mountains numerous times, but one of these times, I'd really like to try a few days in the desert. How many days did you spend down there?
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« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2007, 10:43:09 PM »
This trip was a little over a week of riding and hanging out. I didn't have the camera along for all the riding.

Here are a few from other rides in the area during past trips.
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2007, 11:12:14 PM »
Beautiful! Clap

Love the one of the moon - did you grab any cheese while you were there?  Razz
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« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2007, 08:34:36 AM »
Quote from: DantesDame on December 07, 2007, 11:12:14 PM

Beautiful! Clap

Love the one of the moon - did you grab any cheese while you were there?  Razz


Which one? The photos were all lunar landscapes...  Headscratch   Lol
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« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2007, 03:24:54 PM »
Very cool!  Thumbsup

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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2007, 08:38:23 PM »
Nice pics kurt.   Clap  Wish I was there with you.

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« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2007, 09:29:34 PM »
Very nice work!
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« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2007, 08:37:42 PM »
Great stuff, from one desert rat to another.
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« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2007, 08:43:41 PM »
Love the pictures Thumbsup....but really hating you Mad2 (envy) right now....
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« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2007, 11:02:04 AM »
Quote from: sagerat on December 20, 2007, 08:37:42 PM

Great stuff, from one desert rat to another.


Thanks. Hey Peter, if you ever want some company for a dual sport ride up by you, let me know. The Millican area is great riding this time of year. I'm sorely tempted to load up a bike in the van next time I come up for skiing.  Smile
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« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2007, 11:46:22 AM »
Kurt next year you need to let me know about these little trips....I might want to join yea!
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« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2007, 06:12:13 PM »
Looks like some good riding never done the dessert scene. Maybe one day.

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« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2008, 07:51:09 PM »
Great pics!  What do you make of the trials tire?
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« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2008, 09:44:33 AM »
Quote from: PackMule on January 27, 2008, 07:51:09 PM

Great pics!  What do you make of the trials tire?


He loved it, commenting that it hooks up good, feels like extra suspension, and lasts much longer in the rocks. When I rode it it felt very nice and wheelspin was easy to moderate, compared to a full dirt knobbie which feels like it's either fully hooked up or fully spinning/sliding. The trials tire felt like it would give you more ability to control the rear.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2008, 12:35:43 PM »
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He loved it, commenting that it hooks up good, feels like extra suspension, and lasts much longer in the rocks. When I rode it it felt very nice and wheelspin was easy to moderate, compared to a full dirt knobbie which feels like it's either fully hooked up or fully spinning/sliding. The trials tire felt like it would give you more ability to control the rear.  Thumbsup



Cool.  I'd heard that they tend to wear more quickly than a desert tire, but you found they last longer?  Sounds like a great option. :thumbup
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« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2008, 01:16:36 PM »
Quote from: PackMule on February 05, 2008, 12:35:43 PM

Cool.  I'd heard that they tend to wear more quickly than a desert tire, but you found they last longer?  Sounds like a great option. :thumbup


It was my friend that was running them on his bike...I just test rode it for a short time.

But I thought he said they were lasting longer. In that rocky environment, knobbies round off after the first ride. But they do use softer rubber I think, so  Headscratch
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« Reply #18 on: February 05, 2008, 04:03:39 PM »
Maybe a factor of softer rubber, but more contact area? :shrug


I'll try one if I ever get the chance.
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