how's this for a st paddy's day ride?

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Kimosabe" wrote:

> > I watched this dvd about a month ago and it still bugs me. It was > below mediocre in my opinion. I know, that's my problem. > > It had way too much of McGregor's and Boorman's faces and empty > chatter and way too little about motorcycling and where they were. > > The presence of several chase/support vehicles and personnel > seriously took away from the concept of what I would call a > motorcycle trip. Who are they kidding? It's just some guys with > excess money and time who have some buddies to hold their hands while > they take a ride on some crappy roads on fancy bikes. > > While it was more serious than camping in your back yard and I know > it took time and bucks to produce, it failed to meet my expectations > as a serious motorcycle adventure movie. It's no "On Any Sunday" > or "Endless Summer" although I would welcome more timely movies along > those lines. > > And at over 280 minutes, it was painfully long, as is this note. >

Get a copy of Cycles South, by Don Marshall, and see what an old pro can do with a minimal budget. Watch this cross between Easy Rider and On Any Sunday, and ponder the many mysteries that surround the making of this movie.

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Tegler" wrote:

> > > Long Way Round, revisited > Posted by: "Kimosabe" stmilum@... stmilum > Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:04 pm (PST) > I watched this dvd about a month ago and it still bugs me. It was > below mediocre in my opinion. I know, that's my problem. > > It had way too much of McGregor's and Boorman's faces and empty > chatter and way too little about motorcycling and where they were. > > The presence of several chase/support vehicles and personnel > seriously took away from the concept of what I would call a > motorcycle trip. Who are they kidding? It's just some guys with > excess money and time who have some buddies to hold their hands while > they take a ride on some crappy roads on fancy bikes. > > While it was more serious than camping in your back yard and I know > it took time and bucks to produce, it failed to meet my expectations > as a serious motorcycle adventure movie. It's no "On Any Sunday" > or "Endless Summer" although I would welcome more timely movies along > those lines. > > And at over 280 minutes, it was painfully long, as is this note. > > JMHO, Steve in Niceville > > Howdy Steve, >

I guess you wouldn't be happy if they hung you with a new rope. I think the fact that two guys managed to put together a round-the world motorbike trip, get some bikes and gear donated, and actually ride and film their trip is a remarkable achievement. There aren't too many other doc- or mock-umentaries that pull off such a feat. Although it was long, it originally aired as a serial, one that left most watchers waiting eagerly for the next installment, if only because it was such an improvement over Survivor. Sure, with the money they raised, they could have bouight and ridden their own KTMs or KLRs, and made their ride a lot easier, but I think if you are a guy in their shoes, you dance with the girl who agrees to be your date. if you are going to diss this effort, tell us your RTW credentials, and tell us when your show will be airing. This was great TV.

[usa1911a1]

My last time down on mine was on a steep downhill single track running along a powerline. The quads and water erosion had cut the trail so bad, that there were boulders and drop offs in the track that I could not see from the top. I headed down but ran out of KLR trail and tried to stop. Bike and I went over, with the bike landing on top of me. I blessed my helmet which now had some character scratches from large rocks that it bounced off on the way down. The bike landed 45 degrees across the trail, seat downhill. The track was so deep that I fit neatly under the bike as it lay across the rut. When I slithered out from under the bike and stood below it, I realized that I would have to lift that thing with a full fuel tank up to my shoulder level to get it upright. Even with my massive physique, bulging biceps and 12 pack, that bike remained on the ground and I got help from three buddies to lift it up. That, KLRistas, was the last single track I have ridden and until I have an honest three hundred pound bike, it may be my last for good. Capt. Bob in Durham, CT. USA http://www.essexsteamtrain.com/ 2006 A6F KLR Green Tires: Mefo 99 Explorers Country roads (20% dirt), dual tracks. NY State and Northern New England

----- Original Message ----- From: erik To: Samuel Hudson Cc: Kimosabe ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Way Round, revisited Man, I feel like a pansy. I've failed to pick up my un-luggaged KLR in the dirt before. When you're tired and it falls at a nasty angle, getting it back up can be pretty rough. Obviously I need more practice. erik > I stand chastised. It was pretty pansy that they couldn't pick up those > bikes. > --sam hudson, san antonio tx. > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, erik wrote:

> > > Man, I feel like a pansy. I've failed to pick up my un-luggaged KLR in the > dirt before. When you're tired and it falls at a nasty angle, getting it > back up can be pretty rough. > > Obviously I need more practice. > > erik > > > I stand chastised. It was pretty pansy that they couldn't pick up those > > bikes. > > --sam hudson, san antonio tx. > > >

Five years ago, I could pick up my bike with all the luggage on it, from just about any angle. These days, I have to outsmart it, or get a hand. I suppose I should get back in the gym.

[Samuel Hudson]

I guess I just need to wreck on some gnarlier terrain in the future. --sam hudson, san antonio tx.

[dooden]

Huh try it when the bike is on its side on a steep hill and the handlebars are on the downward side... Hint.. grab something on the bike and spin it around so the handlebars are on the upside.. "Laws of Gross Tonnage are always in effect" Might as well use them to you advantage. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, erik wrote: > > > Man, I feel like a pansy. I've failed to pick up my un-luggaged KLR in the > dirt before. When you're tired and it falls at a nasty angle, getting it > back up can be pretty rough. > > Obviously I need more practice. > > erik > > > I stand chastised. It was pretty pansy that they couldn't pick up those > > bikes. > > --sam hudson, san antonio tx. > > >

[Kevin Powers]

> > > > Man, I feel like a pansy. I've failed to pick up my un-luggaged KLR in the > > dirt before. When you're tired and it falls at a nasty angle, getting it > back up can be pretty rough. > > Obviously I need more practice. > > erik > > snip >

Last time I practiced was on a steep boulder field that passed for a road heading out of Satevo in Mexico. For added degree of difficulty I wedged it under a thorn tree. Full tank of gas, saddlebags and tank panniers. Oh, and I had separated a shoulder and popped several ribs a couple of days before. I was able to get the bike picked up, but couldn't pull it out of the hole beneath the tree. Which is why it is always wise to ride with a big burly buddy....thanks Paul! -- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Moose]

That's not funny. I'm the big burly friend that has to pick up friends stuff all the time. Like a fully dressed Harley police edition bike at 800 pounds. Come to think of it, I have a truck too so I always get recruited for moving too...... Moose Kevin Powers wrote:

> > > > Man, I feel like a pansy. I've failed to pick up my un-luggaged KLR in the > > dirt before. When you're tired and it falls at a nasty angle, getting it > back up can be pretty rough. > > Obviously I need more practice. > > erik > > snip >

Last time I practiced was on a steep boulder field that passed for a road heading out of Satevo in Mexico. For added degree of difficulty I wedged it under a thorn tree. Full tank of gas, saddlebags and tank panniers. Oh, and I had separated a shoulder and popped several ribs a couple of days before. I was able to get the bike picked up, but couldn't pull it out of the hole beneath the tree. Which is why it is always wise to ride with a big burly buddy....thanks Paul! -- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dooden]

Go ahead and build/buy a trailer and see how many "new friends" you can make with your truck and trailer combo. Same goes for buying power tools, hand tools and items that allow oneself to do you own repairs/builds. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Moose wrote: > > That's not funny. I'm the big burly friend that has to pick up friends stuff all the time. Like a fully dressed Harley police edition bike at 800 pounds. Come to think of it, I have a truck too so I always get recruited for moving too...... > > Moose > > Kevin Powers wrote: > > > > > > > > Man, I feel like a pansy. I've failed to pick up my un-luggaged KLR in the > > > > dirt before. When you're tired and it falls at a nasty angle, getting it > > back up can be pretty rough. > > > > Obviously I need more practice. > > > > erik > > > > snip > > > > Last time I practiced was on a steep boulder field that passed for a road > heading out of Satevo in Mexico. For added degree of difficulty I wedged it > under a thorn tree. Full tank of gas, saddlebags and tank panniers. Oh, > and I had separated a shoulder and popped several ribs a couple of days > before. I was able to get the bike picked up, but couldn't pull it out of > the hole beneath the tree. Which is why it is always wise to ride with a > big burly buddy....thanks Paul! > > -- > Kevin Powers > White Bear Lake, MN > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin Powers" wrote:

> > > > > > > > > Man, I feel like a pansy. I've failed to pick up my un-luggaged KLR in the > > > > dirt before. When you're tired and it falls at a nasty angle, getting it > > back up can be pretty rough. > > > > Obviously I need more practice. > > > > erik > > > > snip > > > > > > Last time I practiced was on a steep boulder field that passed for a road > heading out of Satevo in Mexico. For added degree of difficulty I wedged it > under a thorn tree. Full tank of gas, saddlebags and tank panniers. Oh, > and I had separated a shoulder and popped several ribs a couple of days > before. I was able to get the bike picked up, but couldn't pull it out of > the hole beneath the tree. Which is why it is always wise to ride with a > big burly buddy....thanks Paul! > > --

Yeah, Paul has given me a hand with my bike on occasion, too. Thanks, Paul