A beautiful December's day ride.

FastDoc · 12-03-2011, 08:20 PM

Roger and his friend Phil came over to ride the local hills today. Phil is about 55 and used to be a pro racer when he was younger. Roger and I risked our lives trying to go fast enough for this guy to shift out of second :roll: .

We rode 35 miles and The Dirt Rat 2 performed flawlessly as usual. 8)

We all had a good safe time. It's a pleasure to meet new riding friends and learn from someone who really lnows how to ride.

He has a 2004 dualsported Kawasaki KDX220. Just like Brother Spud.

I'll post pics when I get time.

FastDoc · 12-04-2011, 03:22 PM

Here's a few pics.

Lord it was a beautiful day. I've really been enjoying this Fall so far. I just wish it wouldn't get dark so early

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The KDX was trick. A beautifully installed Baja kit, Trail Tech intrumentation, sidestand, Gnarley pipe, FMF silencer, fancy wheels and hubs, extra cushy seat.

Riding up a large long hill The Dirt Rat 2 and I were flat out in 6th. That KDX passed me like I was tied to a sagebush. 8O

SpudRider · 12-04-2011, 11:30 PM

I'm glad you guys had a good time riding, Brother Bill! Winter has arrived early in Idaho. :( The daily high temperatures here are below freezing, and are not projected to rise above freezing for the foreseeable future. :roll: Life is short, and summer is shorter yet; enjoy the ride while you can!

Spud

FastDoc · 12-05-2011, 12:11 AM

So true Brother Spud. I'm sure weather will sentence me to four wheeled transportation intermittantly throughout the winter, but I'm lucky I can ride most of the time, provided I bundle up big time and have a sense of humor.

Weldangrind · 12-06-2011, 01:38 AM

I'm glad that you had a good ride. BTW, you probably would have gone faster in fourth gear; IIRC, fifth and sixth are overdrive gears.

FastDoc · 12-06-2011, 11:15 AM

I'm sure I could have. Sixth is pretty tall for climbing a hill.

MICRider · 12-10-2011, 04:45 PM

Beautiful pics, the bikes look great out there!

Like Spud, my season here is done as well... Wont be riding till April probably. Dang, I hate winter! :evil:

SpudRider · 12-10-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Beautiful pics, the bikes look great out there!

Like Spud, my season here is done as well... Wont be riding till April probably. Dang, I hate winter! :evil:

Winter is a curse. :evil: I feel especially sorry for the handicapped, and aged people who must try to get around in the icy, freezing weather. :(

Spud

MICRider · 12-10-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Beautiful pics, the bikes look great out there!

Like Spud, my season here is done as well... Wont be riding till April probably. Dang, I hate winter! :evil:

Winter is a curse. :evil: I feel especially sorry for the handicapped, and aged people who must try to get around in the icy, freezing weather. :(

Spud

Indeed, it's hard enough for able bodied people to get around without falling on their keesters... I think ice's only real use is in drinks! :wink:

SpudRider · 12-10-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Beautiful pics, the bikes look great out there!

Like Spud, my season here is done as well... Wont be riding till April probably. Dang, I hate winter! :evil:

Winter is a curse. :evil: I feel especially sorry for the handicapped, and aged people who must try to get around in the icy, freezing weather. :(

Spud

Indeed, it's hard enough for able bodied people to get around without falling on their keesters... I think ice's only real use is in drinks! :wink:

Amen!

Spud

Weldangrind · 12-10-2011, 09:09 PM

Ice is especially good in drinks while enjoying a hockey game, which is also a good use for ice.

12-03-2011, 08:20 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A beautiful December's day ride. Roger and his friend Phil came over to ride the local hills today. Phil is about 55 and used to be a pro racer when he was younger. Roger and I risked our lives trying to go fast enough for this guy to shift out of second :roll: . We rode 35 miles and The Dirt Rat 2 performed flawlessly as usual. 8) We all had a good safe time. It's a pleasure to meet new riding friends and learn from someone who really lnows how to ride. He has a 2004 dualsported Kawasaki KDX220. Just like Brother Spud. I'll post pics when I get time. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-04-2011, 03:22 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Here's a few pics. Lord it was a beautiful day. I've really been enjoying this Fall so far. I just wish it wouldn't get dark so early . The KDX was trick. A beautifully installed Baja kit, Trail Tech intrumentation, sidestand, Gnarley pipe, FMF silencer, fancy wheels and hubs, extra cushy seat. Riding up a large long hill The Dirt Rat 2 and I were flat out in 6th. That KDX passed me like I was tied to a sagebush. 8O __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-04-2011, 11:30 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm glad you guys had a good time riding, Brother Bill! Winter has arrived early in Idaho. :( The daily high temperatures here are below freezing, and are not projected to rise above freezing for the foreseeable future. :roll: Life is short, and summer is shorter yet; enjoy the ride while you can! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-05-2011, 12:11 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	So true Brother Spud. I'm sure weather will sentence me to four wheeled transportation intermittantly throughout the winter, but I'm lucky I can ride most of the time, provided I bundle up big time and have a sense of humor. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-06-2011, 01:38 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm glad that you had a good ride. BTW, you probably would have gone faster in fourth gear; IIRC, fifth and sixth are overdrive gears. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-06-2011, 11:15 AM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm sure I could have. Sixth is pretty tall for climbing a hill. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-10-2011, 04:45 PM	#7
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Beautiful pics, the bikes look great out there! Like Spud, my season here is done as well... Wont be riding till April probably. Dang, I hate winter! :evil:
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12-10-2011, 09:09 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Ice is especially good in drinks while enjoying a hockey game, which is also a good use for ice. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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