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Singles group? I'm big but have never been considered a group. If you look like your avitar the singles group would be the line of bikes riding behind you.

I don't see anything? What are you looking at?

But I was just going into the store for a second!

I thought the only bike that had these issues were BMW's with the dam right and left turn switches on the right and left sides of the bar. For those of you having this issue you might consider getting a kick start bike.

You laugh, I see more and more women driving their dead beat SO's around these days.

or my 426, already has battery lighting system on it and a street title.

A tool kit with the right sizes for the bike. Best way to find out what works is to try doing maintance on the bike in the garage with the tools off the bike. You should be able to remove the front and rear wheel, change the spark plug, remove any panels needed to access the bike and look for anything that requires a special tool. As for other stuff, zip ties, electrical tape, spare plug, tire tube patches, fuses, air pump, maybe some 16 guage wire (2-3ft), jbweld or other metal patching resin. It all depends on the room you have and weight you can handle. One of the pluses of doing group rides is learning what can happen and how others resolve the issues. Plus if you happen not to have something often someone else will.

I carry spoons with me all the time but there'll be plenty of people with extra if needed. As for tubes, it wouldn't hurt to have a rear with you. Most people have 21 fronts and in a pinch they can be used in almost any front tire to at least get you out of the woods, so to speak.

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Sorry to hear that floyd, but I know that little dings and dents build up over time and can make fun stuff dangerous. Since someone asked I'll address a question. "What sort of ride is this?" This is a group ride, there is no race and we wait for the last rider to catch up at every turn. The terrain varies greatly as a real dual sport ride should from 55mph pavement to 2mph mud holes with hills, creeks and trees trained to jump out. We all wear the gear, because I puke when I see blood and nobody wants me to unchuck mtn dew mixed with bannana and cereal all over them! The phrase "no child left behind" has a lot of meaning because if your bike goes down we don't just ride off and leave you to find a way home. We will all stop till everyone is good to go or a viable alternative has been found to get the help needed. So do everyone a favor and spend an hour doing TLC on your bike before the ride so that we can avoid hold ups. I know shit happens and scouting this route I've had 3 STD's! (Sudden Tire Deflations) But having the right tools, tubes and know how goes a long way if something happens. Most of all we try to have fun, shot video and photos if possible of the mayhem and enjoy just getting out on the bikes.

Will do. Keep an eye on the thread for an advanced or beginner version depending on interest.

Obviously the dog is afraid that you'll find out it's sleeping with your wife.

If you can take the heat an on road helmet is fine but most find the helmet with visor down is too hot. At least with a flip face helmet you can open up to get fresh air when your struggling down a trail at low speed. I'd also recommend actual off road boots. There are lots of times you will dab your feet down and a boot without good ankle support is bad. Not to mention the branches, rocks and other things that will hit your ankles and calves as you ride. The rest sounds good.

ATGATT Just like street riding it's about being prepared. For a novice I would recommend flip face helmet, mesh jacket, mesh off road gloves, jeans with knee pads and off road boots. A camel back is also a good idea for hydration as off road will make you sweat! I wear gear like this when it's cooler out but have a mesh armor top for summer and a off road helmet.

Speedy, you're on the shortlist if we get enough for a beginners ride. As for the intermediate ride a date of September 4th has been set. Below is a link to the official forum for this and any other rides. http://klrworld.com/forums/index.php/topic,20102.0.html In the mean time here's a video from our planning stage showing the condition of some of the trails. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_qj-ePu2oo

That would be one for beginner. Don't be sorry about being inexperienced, it just means you haven't meet the right people yet.

Coming soon and gauging interest for riders interested in Dual Sport ride located near McArthur, Ohio. 80 miles of everything from mud holes to lose a car in, rocky trails, dirt paths, gravel road and pavement inbetween. There is a lunch and gas stop half way through. Will announce dates when I get an idea of how many are interested and when those I've worked on this with are available. Post up for notification of dates and more info. Please include bike you'll ride and skill level so I know if I need to have an advanced ride and beginners ride.

They do seem to go forever. But most want a magic button.

But not surprising. For most untill they see or experience the importance of gear it is just a good idea. What really surprises me all the time is how off road riders tend to be more ATGATT than on road riders. After all gear does less in an impact accident like hitting a tree than it does in a skidding accident on pavement. Injuries in gear tend to be internal only. Like broken bones, torn ligaments, joint damage and vital organs. The only real injury accident I've had was on the road with gear on. Never gotten hurt off road yet.

You need to take size of rider into consideration and type of riding. I'm 6'4" 285 KLR650 45-48mpg on road, 35-42 off KTM950SE 40-43mpg mixed on and off. It's never on the road that much. V-strom dl1000 (3 up on the rear) 40-45 on road

That's true. Problem with dirt bikes is finding a stator for them. Easier if you start with a bike that has electric and lights already.