Drop your random ride pics

[random1781]

20 minutes ago, Hollybrook said:

@random1781 did Odessa steal your sunglasses or have you standardized.  I have been using the Arclite sunglasses for a year or so and been really happy with them.

Haha...yes she stole mine when she discovered how much she liked them so I got another pair, which she stole since they were newer!

 

Hands down the most comfortable sunglasses I've worn with helmets, and I appreciate the fact that replacement lenses aren't 90% of the cost of a whole new pair.

[Noel McCutcheon]

On 7/28/2024 at 4:59 PM, Windblown said:

 

Thanks. Feeling better. Seems like the worst was over almost as fast as it hit. I'm putting riding a motorcycle with Covid going full blast on my highly not recommended list. 

@Windblown lot of Covid about, I too got it first time 2 weeks and couldn’t ride the bike even after fever went as was too groggy for days. All good now but tire in evening so thing a tad of long covid. Glad you are better.

[Tenerider]

9 hours ago, Noel McCutcheon said:

@Windblown lot of Covid about, I too got it first time 2 weeks and couldn’t ride the bike even after fever went as was too groggy for days. All good now but tire in evening so thing a tad of long covid. Glad you are better.

Was similar when I've had it the first time. Meanwhile three times (maybe four), it gets better. Don't worry, it seems quite "normal". Get well soon!

[Noel McCutcheon]

1 hour ago, Tenerider said:

Was similar when I've had it the first time. Meanwhile three times (maybe four), it gets better. Don't worry, it seems quite "normal". Get well soon!

@Tenerider Thanks. Hoping the tiredness goes away or improves soon as I have a trip on the bike soonish. Cheers!

[Noel McCutcheon]

On 8/6/2024 at 1:46 AM, random1781 said:

@random1781 Class photo! Nice ferry. Wherever that is. Enjoy the travelling. 

[Noel McCutcheon]

On 7/28/2024 at 3:19 PM, Windblown said:

Got out on Friday for a much needed ride. 

 

Picked up some supplies from a self-serve honor system farm stand.

 

Stumbled onto a new potential fishing spot

 

A couple of roads about 150 miles south of me showed signs of recent rain.  Lucky people. We haven't seen measurable rain in awhile.

 

This section was what I call a "drunk Indian" path. 

 

 

About half way thru the day I started to get terrible chills, a mean headache, and body aches that were off the charts.  I cut the ride short and made as direct a route possible back home. Got to admit, that part of the ride was about as miserable as I can recall having been. Found out the next day the Covid got me.  On the mend though, already feeling better.

 

365 miles for the day. It was supposed to be a bit over 500 and I don't regret cutting the ride short even a little.  Home never looked better to me.   

 

A mile for each day of the year in a day

[Shakedd]

Summer ride in the holy land Israel 

you have to get early because it’s really hot outside these days , the temperatures are more than 36c 

[random1781]

On 8/8/2024 at 1:04 AM, Noel McCutcheon said:

@random1781 Class photo! Nice ferry. Wherever that is. Enjoy the travelling. 

Thanks, I forgot to caption it! Here it is....

 

Google Maps

 

On the eastern side is Playa 14, which is owned by Cervecería 14. It felt a bit surreal both because it was virtually deserted and having a excellent brewery with resort vibes was the last thing we expected here...

 

 

They have a dozen or so permanently parked RVs outside that we were fortunate spend a couple nights in.

[sshat]

Out in the back yard with the 2 stroke crowd. 

[Hammerhead]

   Recent tour included this Albertan sideshow. Parked here just shy of 2400m. The highest active fire tower in Canada sits atop sugarloaf peak behind. 
  Having already sweat through the dark blue, fading to black crux ,  I was denied the final 100m of what looked comparatively easy, by a legitimately un-passable gate ! 
   This high, this far off track,  on a fully loaded adv bike, I then decided, was sufficiently satisfying. Especially given my solo status.
 

 Among many prime camps later scored, was this BC alpine lake @ 2000m. Where I also found myself  completely alone. (save for the ravenous bug horde). 
 

  All in, a fantastic summer tour.  12 days, 4000km, zero hotels, zero mechanicals & one word; Yamaha….

[random1781]

Pretty sure these bridges won't get old. As long as they hold up, of course.

 

 

Location

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[jdub53]

Headed out early today for a beautiful, clear and cool morning ride, and hit the 20k mile mark by a nearby lake. I'm still getting used to (and enjoying) no more jerky/squawky cold engine clutch after I installed a new clutch kit last week.

 

 

[betterwithADV]

Finally getting around to posting current state of the build out. Just about got everything I want/need. AZ summer is just about over so time for Moto camping. Stay tuned.

 

BetterWith ADV

[Noel McCutcheon]

Rode it passed Ripplehead Viaduct last Sunday night
 

and on in to a shipping container at U.K. port to get it

 

on way over to Iceland. 

 

 

 

[Hovde]

Been a lurker for a while, and naturally popping in when the odd Google search brings me here. 

Figured it was time to jump in for real.

 

Bought the bike last autumn and loved it!

During the winter I decided to try and make my "dream Tenere", starting to get there.

 

Currently trying to figure out the handguard-situation with the Twalcom dash relocation.

The Zetas were way off, and the Acerbis X-Factory (steel) might've worked on the left but not on the right.

 

When I first brought it home and current state.

[Noel McCutcheon]

6 minutes ago, Hovde said:

Been a lurker for a while, and naturally popping in when the odd Google search brings me here. 

Figured it was time to jump in for real.

 

Bought the bike last autumn and loved it!

During the winter I decided to try and make my "dream Tenere", starting to get there.

 

Currently trying to figure out the handguard-situation with the Twalcom dash relocation.

The Zetas were way off, and the Acerbis X-Factory (steel) might've worked on the left but not on the right.

 

When I first brought it home and current state.

@Hovde Looks mean now. Belly pan looks great. You may like single disc conversion?

[Hovde]

1 hour ago, Noel McCutcheon said:

@Hovde Looks mean now. Belly pan looks great. You may like single disc conversion?

Thanks! Really liking the GpMucci pan, proper bit of kit.

How's the single disc conversion "on-road" use?

I have to haul some hours of asfalt to get to the proper gravel/mountain roads..

[NeilW]

8 hours ago, Hovde said:

Been a lurker for a while, and naturally popping in when the odd Google search brings me here. 

Figured it was time to jump in for real.

 

Bought the bike last autumn and loved it!

During the winter I decided to try and make my "dream Tenere", starting to get there.

 

Currently trying to figure out the handguard-situation with the Twalcom dash relocation.

The Zetas were way off, and the Acerbis X-Factory (steel) might've worked on the left but not on the right.

 

 

 

@Hovde I have Twalcom. I just installed SW Motech adventure handguards - New release_ they fit great with Twalcom. Same with Touratech handguards that I took off. I do reviews is the only reason I took off the Touratech. Crashed on them multiple times and they never budged or bent.

[Hovde]

21 minutes ago, NeilW said:

@Hovde I have Twalcom. I just installed SW Motech adventure handguards - New release_ they fit great with Twalcom. Same with Touratech handguards that I took off. I do reviews is the only reason I took off the Touratech. Crashed on them multiple times and they never budged or bent.

Ooh! This is great news! 

Do you perchance have any pictures of them, at full lock etc?

I will look into them both.

[Hawkerjet]

On 8/11/2024 at 4:57 PM, random1781 said:

Pretty sure these bridges won't get old. As long as they hold up, of course.

 

 

Location

What could possibly go wrong?

[NeilW]

2 hours ago, Hovde said:

Ooh! This is great news! 

Do you perchance have any pictures of them, at full lock etc?

I will look into them both.

I do have helibar risers. I don't have a lock photo of touratech but can take a photo of SW Motech shortly and will post here.

[Hovde]

6 minutes ago, NeilW said:

I do have helibar risers. I don't have a lock photo of touratech but can take a photo of SW Motech shortly and will post here.

 

Risers might explain it, but will be reslly nice to see.

Was hoping to avoid risers as I have no issues with the riding position as is, might have to though.

That'd be great man, thanks!

[NeilW]

13 minutes ago, Hovde said:

 

Risers might explain it, but will be reslly nice to see.

Was hoping to avoid risers as I have no issues with the riding position as is, might have to though.

That'd be great man, thanks!

[random1781]

3 hours ago, Hawkerjet said:

What could possibly go wrong?

Well one of the bridges was a suspension style bridge, and as that suspension cable came downwards, it hooked my mirror and pulled me to the side a bit...

 

 

But overall they're pretty safe. They get a lot of functional traffic like pack animals hauling stuff, so they're surprisingly maintained.

 

They're safer than the bathroom from the night before...

 

[Noel McCutcheon]

11 hours ago, Hovde said:

Thanks! Really liking the GpMucci pan, proper bit of kit.

How's the single disc conversion "on-road" use?

I have to haul some hours of asfalt to get to the proper gravel/mountain roads..

@Hovde wont know, as have not got or tried single disc, just know it can be by serious off-roader modders. Image less big bite as well as less weight. Look great too.