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- Sun Aug 25, 2019 9:56 pm
- Forum: WE LOVE PICS
- Topic: A photo you took, today
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Re: A photo you took, today
Trying to drain the Rieju after dropping and drowning it on the Strata Florida today (that easily skippable muddy deep bit...) Discovered we didn't have the right socket for my spark plug, too, but mudfing worked some magic and tapped it out with a flathead and a rock! https://i.imgur.com/bqZamz4.jpg
- Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:07 pm
- Forum: WE LOVE PICS
- Topic: A photo you took, today
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Re: A photo you took, today
First it rained, then my rear wheel bearing collapsed. I've had better days.
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:12 pm
- Forum: TRAVEL GEAR
- Topic: Primus or Msr petrol stove or other ?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10411
Re: Primus or Msr petrol stove or other ?
I lived off a Biolite woodburning stove for about four months, cooking all three meals and boiling up enough water for a few non-mealtime teas with it each day. It meant we didn't have to cart around or pay for gas canisters. We never risked running out of gas in the middle of nowhere, too. That sai...
- Sat Sep 24, 2016 1:08 pm
- Forum: HEROES
- Topic: All the Gear No Idea
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2329
Re: All the Gear No Idea
The article did suffer from a narrow focus. That said, the effectiveness of training is more subjective than anything it mentioned. Sounds like you had a great time, but personally I'd get grouchy at speed if I had to put up with instruction.
- Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:17 am
- Forum: BIKES
- Topic: tell me about motobikes
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5265
Re: tell me about motobikes
That XR is a gorgeous example, but keep in mind it's kickstart-only. Could be a PITA when you're still getting the hang of balance/biting point. I'm not sure what your aims are on road and off. Generally speaking, the knobbly tyres of a great off-roader will team up with its long suspension and high...