butre
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I've done the Natchez Trace on my old Harley, that was a fun ride. one of the most fun rides I've ever done.
Road Trip!!
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2old2learn
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You might want to come join the ride. Its always more fun with a group. We could call ourselves the Smells Angels!
butre
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I'll definitely consider it. keep me in the loop for a time and meeting place. I might even be able to bring 2 or 3 other guys if they think their bikes can handle the distance.
bluegoatwoods
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Even a cheap Chinese two cycle, built by someone knowledgeable, can probably do the trip you're thinking about.
But the other thing to consider is whether your body can take it. I doubt if mine could, and I'm not in bad shape.
But the other thing to consider is whether your body can take it. I doubt if mine could, and I'm not in bad shape.
2old2learn
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You bring up a very valid and concerning reality for those of us who have to search to find a hair that is not yet gray. For the past 2 1/2 years that Ive tracked my walking via GPS I have been walking on average 105 miles a month, some months more than others. Now that its approaching my backpacking season, Im hiking with a 30lb pack 3 times a week on a two mile loop over a local 150 foot hill on its sidewalk so I do the hill twice. Then I throw in some cycling when weather permits. I need to get myself on a weight lifting habit but it just doesnt appeal to me as much as doing something out doors. Might have to start splitting firewood as that appeals to me a bit more.
sbest
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I am thinking about doing the same thing Ken. I am 55 years old and love an adventure.
I have put thousands of highway miles on my KTM 125 EXC including camping from it.
It runs at over 10,000 rpm at highway speeds and has atop speed in the 130 - 140 kph range.
2 strokes will handle the miles if tuned and looked after.
As far as my body, I am no gym rat either. GET ME OUTSIDE! I try to keep in shape but I like my dinner, weigh 210 lbs. Round is a shape, right?
I work with Search and Rescue and have no problem with long search taskings if I have a little Ibuprofen to get me through...
That is me in the orange on the left.
So my plan is to do some traveling next summer on my bike:
Why the bike?
Slow is better. I want to see things and talk to people along the way.
So I put this thing together stock, and run it. longer and longer trips all the time to get the bugs out.
So far it has been reliable but has had a few problems. The head did warp and leak:
So I would believe and follow Jaguar's advice about the other parts, but no need for a large tool chest.
I take the KTM to very remote locations with a bare handful of tools. With some prep and practice this can be a very reliable bike.
I have put thousands of highway miles on my KTM 125 EXC including camping from it.
It runs at over 10,000 rpm at highway speeds and has atop speed in the 130 - 140 kph range.
2 strokes will handle the miles if tuned and looked after.
As far as my body, I am no gym rat either. GET ME OUTSIDE! I try to keep in shape but I like my dinner, weigh 210 lbs. Round is a shape, right?
I work with Search and Rescue and have no problem with long search taskings if I have a little Ibuprofen to get me through...
That is me in the orange on the left.
So my plan is to do some traveling next summer on my bike:
Why the bike?
Slow is better. I want to see things and talk to people along the way.
So I put this thing together stock, and run it. longer and longer trips all the time to get the bugs out.
So far it has been reliable but has had a few problems. The head did warp and leak:
So I would believe and follow Jaguar's advice about the other parts, but no need for a large tool chest.
I take the KTM to very remote locations with a bare handful of tools. With some prep and practice this can be a very reliable bike.
butre
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no need for a large tool chest. all I keep is a flathead screwdriver for messing with the carb, a 10mm wrench, and a pair of pliers in case one of the odd sizes I've got backs off. plus all the obvious flat repair stuff. I've never managed to have a major issue that I couldn't jerry rig back together.
one time I had an intake plenum break clean off during an off road crash. 2 zip ties and a bit of chewing gum got me the 2 miles back home. that was a fun ride there.
one time I had an intake plenum break clean off during an off road crash. 2 zip ties and a bit of chewing gum got me the 2 miles back home. that was a fun ride there.
sbest
Active Member
Minimum toolkit needed by a resourceful mechanic:
Spare sparkplug and socket, (NGK plugs are larger hex than supplied Chinese plug)
philips screwdrver,
allen key set,
10mm wrench, or a quality adjustable wrench
14mm socket for headbolts
Nice to haves, will allow a complete roadside rebuild of engine or clutch:
Masterlink (some might like a flat screwdriver or needlenose to change it)
Clutch/gear puller
Smaller supplied sparkplug socket
Supplies:
2 stroke oil in measurable container
Smallest container of grease for the gear
Zipties and/or mechanics wire
Electrical or duct tape, get the best
chainlube
5 minute JB Weld
Flat repair patches and 2 plastic tire tools
Did I miss anything?
What does the bike need?
Steve
Spare sparkplug and socket, (NGK plugs are larger hex than supplied Chinese plug)
philips screwdrver,
allen key set,
10mm wrench, or a quality adjustable wrench
14mm socket for headbolts
Nice to haves, will allow a complete roadside rebuild of engine or clutch:
Masterlink (some might like a flat screwdriver or needlenose to change it)
Clutch/gear puller
Smaller supplied sparkplug socket
Supplies:
2 stroke oil in measurable container
Smallest container of grease for the gear
Zipties and/or mechanics wire
Electrical or duct tape, get the best
chainlube
5 minute JB Weld
Flat repair patches and 2 plastic tire tools
Did I miss anything?
What does the bike need?
Steve
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I just recently did a road trip, except my chain wrapped itself around the axle at high speed and bent it up pretty bad. I was going from Escondido to Costa mesa, but I broke down half way, deffinetly need to bring a big parts bag as well as tools.
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