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RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes
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extrememarine »
Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm
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Good evening.
I've typed and deleted this more times that I can count...
This afternoon - May 21st, 2022 - Jason - aka JWilly was involved in an...
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He was larger than life 2 years ago and still is today. Thank you, Mark for sharing your rememberence with all of us.
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Last post by Hppants
Thu May 23, 2024 8:24 am
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
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extrememarine »
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread is. Fear not, they...
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Thank you - link updated!
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
The Odyssey es Finito!
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bigjohnsd »
Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:33 am
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575 miles yesterday. NO Blowouts - of any kind.
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Thanks for taking us along BigJohn!
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun May 01, 2022 9:55 pm
Seis Viejos Pedos en Motos Grande (Six Old Farts on Big Bikes)
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bigjohnsd »
Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:14 pm
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I'm starting this Ride Report now to get a jump on the process.
AbercrombieFJR will be here to pick me up in a week. He even bought a new trailer...
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Day 4 Video - on the road to Batopilas
When I get home in early May I'll make one last summary post with links to some other photos and GoPro...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:56 am
The Lone Ranger-Arizona Adventure Pt 2
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Cav47 »
Thu Mar 31, 2022 11:43 pm
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Deep into the Tonto National Forest I was the Lone Ranger on a mission to conquer some past mental and physical demons.
This was day 2 of the 2022...
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Here is a video of some of the same trip that BigDog took back in 2009. He saw my report on ADV and linked his.
His route goes the other way around...
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Last post by Cav47
Fri Apr 08, 2022 10:08 am
I'll Take Care of the Rest
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Hppants »
Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:12 am
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In March I spent a week with John, a good friend from South Dakota. With winter still in full swing in the Midwest, John was experiencing his own...
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You mentioned Perry. After i left Dans I spent the night at the Waco truck stop, well actually, in the side parking lot of the Huddle house. I think...
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Last post by bungie4
Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:35 pm
A Whole New Backyard
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Hppants »
Sun Mar 27, 2022 3:51 pm
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It’s no secret. Pants has ants in his pants. I do, I freely admit it. My biggest fear is that one day, I will wake up and have nothing to do. I’m...
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Very nice pants. May I add one more rule that you may or may not ever need. #3 Snow? turn around now! Trust me on this one bud, I have broken this...
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Last post by Hppants
Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:54 pm
Arizona Adventure
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Cav47 »
Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:45 am
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“It’s not an adventure until something goes wrong.”
Spring Break was coming up and we made some plans to go visit family in the Phoenix area. It was...
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Great report Josh. Looks like a wonderful adventure.
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Last post by Intech
Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:02 am
Figueroa Mountain Rd
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dcarver »
Mon Feb 21, 2022 1:36 pm
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Hey, found a new-to-me road!
Never been there before, so was excited to hear when ‘Barries Boyz’ decided to ride there. Had heard it was a goat...
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Looked like a quacking good time!
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Last post by John d
Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:58 am
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Last post by fairlaner
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:44 pm
Cold, Wet, Snowy, Iced In? Can't ride?
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dcarver »
Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:34 pm
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HA-HA sucks to be you~
Last Wed ride to Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf where the girls are still in frolicking on white sand in the briefest of...
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Don is one of Kaliforni's biggest promoters.
He continuously complains about Kali Politics on FB but promotes it everywhere else.
I don't see him...
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Last post by dcarver
Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:59 pm
UhHuh! 43 year old Quacker Ride
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dcarver »
Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:57 pm
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Today was a glorious day riding the KZ1300. Attempted to find PanMan but he was being a good hubby and escorting the better half on a shopping...
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Nice vid DC, thanks for sharing!
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:40 pm
Yet another BEEEYooTiFulll day to ride
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dcarver »
Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:19 am
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Fun, fun, fun in the sun ride today.
Except for BitterWater rd.. a 'bit' foggy.
Then again, it's good to have a 'day' ride in inclement weather...
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**Like**
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Jan 09, 2022 10:55 pm
the year of 2021
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FJRfarrier »
Tue Jan 04, 2022 5:37 pm
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2021. Where did the year go?
Here’s where 2020 went… wrapping up 2020
The year of 2021 started out with a new book for work.
And working....
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Wow. You were busy!!!
I have some questions about horse feet/hooves/whatever over dropped drinks at the next SEO. I grew up on a farm, but no horses....
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Last post by D-Eagle
Sat Jan 08, 2022 2:29 am
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Tue Jan 04, 2022 11:44 pm
First Ride KTM 690, 2012 vintage
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dcarver »
Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:57 pm
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Dodge dually has bad steering wheel shake, time for clean the mud from rims, balance tires, rotate, check alignment.
Tire store says about 3 hours...
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Sounds like fun DC, keep the knobby side down!
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:52 pm
Poetry
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Hppants »
Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:46 pm
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Prologue: For this ride report, I'm going to post one or two days at a time instead of the whole thing at once. We will see how that goes.
Poetry...
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. As I approach retirement, writing more about motorcycles is high on the priority list. It took a fictitious anvil over my head, but I now realize...
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Last post by Cav47
Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:05 am
A Rare December Ride through the Bighorns!
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bigjohnsd »
Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:45 pm
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It is not often that we get 60-70 degree days in December. It is even rarer that they get these days across the Bighorns!
I sought company for this...
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Pretty sure you're just bragging and being mean but...nice December ride BigJohn! :mrgreen:
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:08 pm
Twisted Texas
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bill lumberg »
Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:53 am
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In the spirit of “Gixxer Jasen Goes To California”, albeit shorter and slower, I plan on sneaking over to Texas this weekend.
The last time I was...
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Next time in Kerrville consider Motel 6. Yeah, I know, but it's been remodeled and there is a great breakfast place right next door. Up early,...
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Last post by mophead
Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:33 pm
Twisty Western NC Daydride
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LeeDavis »
Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:40 am
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EOM attendees know western NC has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to twisty roads. Here's a segment of Double Island Rd near Burnsville, NC....
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Great riding, I could watch this all day long. Western NC is the best the east coast has to offer!
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Last post by Viper_Dad
Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:36 pm
Ramble On
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spklbuk »
Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:07 pm
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Allegheny Highlands of Virginia today. Crossed a continental divide, though not sure of the exact location, from streams that drain west to the Ohio...
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Great pics, and a great song...glad you were able to get out and enjoy a little Rambling on.
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:06 pm
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:28 pm
Ramblin' Fever
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spklbuk »
Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:33 pm
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My hat don't hang on the same nail too long
My ears can't stand to hear the same old song
And I don't leave the highway long enough
To...
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She occasionally asks me when I am gonna grow up and get rid of that dirt bike ?
My response was Are you giving me permission to look for something...
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Last post by Cav47
Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:52 pm
A Day with "Gramps" along the Mississippi
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bigjohnsd »
Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:38 pm
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Gramps told me to give him a shout the next time I was in the Twin Cities with my bike.
Today Gramps took me on a little tour of the Mississippi...
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Ummm...I think that tire's mounted backwards.
Probably the last ride of the season. Glad you could make it John.
Hey Gramps, when you headed...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:35 am
Hobo Blues
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spklbuk »
Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:37 pm
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Got a hole in my pocket, I've done packed my ol' knapsack
I got a train to catch a mile on down the track
Well, I've...
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Excellent report, sure is beautiful in the fall.
One watershed north of the loop we made.
Same coal company. New and different site. One helluva...
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Last post by spklbuk
Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:04 pm
Across the Pond 2021
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SkooterG »
Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:23 pm
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It's been two years since I have seen my POS Gen II 2009 FJR that is stored in Germany. I't been suffering from neglect, a lack of love, and...
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Your trip is the great dream of many. Thanks for sharing.
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Last post by John d
Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:32 pm
My Way is the Highway
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spklbuk »
Sun Oct 03, 2021 4:58 pm
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My younger days were thrown away with staring down a long highway
Waiting for a chance to dance my dance to the tune of the open...
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Very nice. I really like this photo.
One of my favorite roller coaster hooligan roads.
Used to be a destination just for the purpose of running...
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Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:56 am
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