DL650 - the mom jeans

[thtanner]

uh oh...should I post the video?

Depends on the type of PMs you want to get from the weestrom people 

[breakdirt916]

hahaha, moto guys are hilarious

So I've been storing a BMW G650x for a guy from the UK...he's coming back in 2 weeks and wants to ride/camp Death Valley!

My butt got a little sore thinking about it...so I panicked and bought a used Sargeant seat for a DL1000 for $95 shipped (= not a bad price)

I figure bring water, sandwiches/snacks, a tent, rain suit, sleeping bag/pillow, twin air mattress/pump, toilet wipes, toolkit, fresh socks/boxers, and tire plug kit?

[r0ckrat]

A couple 1l MSR fuel bottles of gas - just in case - are a good idea too... Especially if you have a stove that's multi-fuel and can run on unleaded.

[breakdirt916]

those are awesome!

I also have a roto pax 1.75 gallon fuel cell from LA-B2V that I can carry

tried some 2 up



"It will do it."

kinda

[Rogue]

Death Valley is a great place to visit. 

But I'm sure you know that it is one of the coldest places in CA in time of year.  Unless of course we have a heatwave in two weeks.

[thepretender]

Not much different from around here next week lows in the 50's highs in the 70's seems nice to me  If a storm comes in low's could be in the 30's though. Better now then in August. 

[breakdirt916]

Comfier. Less sore. Flatter. Better for tall guys to scoot back. And omg riding position finally makes it feel like a "touring bike"

Madstad next!!

and for death valley, the trip is getting pushed back 1 week...will be higher 80's during the day, low 60's at night - perfect!!

[slipgatecentral]

noticed this too late, also going to death valley this friday, staying at Tecopa hot springs
renting a Goldwing for this trip, always wanted to try it out.

[breakdirt916]

it's going to be awesome! I met a few guys that are going to the rally this weekend



took it off road...and...liked it

unlike a couple weeks ago, the speeds here were much lower...it was turn after turn, so you'd be in 1st/2nd mostly

obviously in higher speed, knarlier stuff, it would suck...but I am perfectly capable handling it here







picked up a screw and needed a plug to finish the day...need a kit and pump to keep in the top case ASAP!

[slipgatecentral]

Had a Slime pump with me last time, but it failed me. Somehow I blew a 3 amp fuse while using it. Not supposed to happen? Put a spare fuse in but it didn't help. I'm puzzled.

[breakdirt916]

how about a battery pig tail attached directly to the battery?

a little video action

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/GPJAM41mrzY" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/GPJAM41mrzY</a>

[OOTV]

how about a battery pig tail attached directly to the battery?

a little video action

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/GPJAM41mrzY" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/GPJAM41mrzY</a>

NICE! If that video is in real time and not sped up, damn impressive dude!

[slipgatecentral]

how about a battery pig tail attached directly to the battery?

a little video action

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/GPJAM41mrzY" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/GPJAM41mrzY</a>

damn, this is so cool
how did you get on that trail, can you show on map? I didn't recognize that place
Is it same steep hill on trabuco road?

[breakdirt916]

@ootv - thanks! Not sped up...But the fish eye lens on a GoPro makes it look faster

@slipgate - follow Silverado canyon road all the way to the end... That's considered maple springs

[Rogue]

Great video.  Been up that road on my SUV.  Great view at the top.

[KOCONUT]

Hey I made the video!  Nice editing by the way.  Wish I could have made it to the top with you guys, just got my new tires so should be good to go next time.

[slipgatecentral]

let me know if you gonna do that climb again, would love to join

[breakdirt916]

@rogue - waiting for a cloudy day! I want to go up and enjoy a sandwich while looking out *above* the clouds. This will be your go-to spot if you venture out on a adv/dual sport this year. Google the Versys 300

@Koconut - could not miss footage of that gorgeous S10! And as you can see, the conditions got quite a bit worse the higher you went

@sligate - will do! once the days get a *wee* bit longer, I'll likely be going up every other weekend on my YZ

[Rogue]

 Breakdirt, I'm 90% sure I'm going to get the DR650. I want a traditional DS bike with long travel suspension, simple, and light, yet still be able to take me comfortably up to 75-80 mph on the hwy. Reviews suggest the
DR650 is THAT bike. I don't want a liquid cooled bike with any electronics or anything else that just adds weight. I just want to ride for the sheer fun of riding on a bike that requires very little upkeep.

I would like to explore the CA desert. Maybe go visit ghost towns (not Calico) and other points of interest
Not accessible by paved roads.

[VFRCapt.Bob]

For the guys who dirtbike i am betting you were white knuckling tbrough that loose rock section. I was just watching it. My buddy has done some trails on his.