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RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes
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extrememarine »
Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm
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Good evening.
I've typed and deleted this more times that I can count...
This afternoon - May 21st, 2022 - Jason - aka JWilly was involved in an...
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I heartily approve of the route, the steak, and everything else. Good job Josh!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:44 pm
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
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extrememarine »
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
Updated 12/28/24.
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread...
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Thank you - link updated!
Wayne
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
The Cleanse
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Hppants »
Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:23 pm
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The Cleanse
October 2020
It’s been a heck of a year. One for the ages, dare I state? From a vocational standpoint, I’ve been in “emergency mgmt...
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Next time I go to AR, guess who I'm gonna get for a tour guide!... Nice report, Pants. Scroll up to the 8th photo, get that one into the calendar...
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Last post by danh600
Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:09 pm
Easy Street
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spklbuk »
Sun Oct 25, 2020 5:49 pm
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I been high, I been low
There's so much I don't know
Workin' hard, putting miles on my own two feet
Time's are hard, but they're...
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I think my Garmin took me on that gravel road a few times. However, at the time, I was looking for a paved road. Come to think of it, I think my...
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Last post by spklbuk
Wed Oct 28, 2020 2:46 pm
Country Road
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spklbuk »
Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:05 pm
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wr_ZRLgduiU
Take to the highway won't you lend me your name
Your way and my way seem to be one and the same
Mama don't understand it
She wants...
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“I guess my feet know where they want me to go. Walking on a country road.”
It warmS the heart, no?
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Last post by Hppants
Sat Oct 24, 2020 7:41 am
Colorado Dirt
Replies: 41
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FJRfarrier »
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:41 pm
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Colorado Dirt Ride Report
Wednesday July 29th – Monday August 10th
I know, I’m a couple months late to write and post this. I had thought I wasn’t...
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Wait...what? Redfish inspired someone? Is there no limit for the amount of F'ed up stuff we'll see this year?
I am an excellent Bad Example. I...
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Last post by Abercrombie FJR
Wed Oct 21, 2020 1:44 am
Co-Void 20-20 a Socially Long Distance Rally
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BkerChuck »
Thu Oct 15, 2020 4:13 pm
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I suppose I should just preface this ride report by telling everyone something they likely already know. 2020 has sucked. I’m sure most of you had...
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Great report chuck. Bummer about the tire. Chose not to ride it this year as it was a work weekend for me and without being able to BS and have a few...
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Last post by BkerChuck
Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:08 pm
An anti-FJR type ride report
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gixxerjasen »
Wed Sep 30, 2020 2:12 pm
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Disclaimer: Not my ride report
This is a local guy down here, super nice, he's the one who let me ride his motorcycle for a weekend to try out the...
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Oof
On Sunday morning I was in Morenci, Arizona, 908 miles from home according to my GPS. A good route that included going to Hatch, NM for green...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Wed Oct 07, 2020 4:48 pm
Reuben Run 7
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1911 »
Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:41 pm
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Yea that's right, SEVEN
Long in the making. Too long in length, but it was a 22 day trip with a BIG variety of scenery. So fast forward all the way...
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I enjoyed it. Good trip, and thanks for the help with my tire (time 36.18).
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Last post by JREW
Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:27 pm
Pity the fool that wasn't one of us today
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1911 »
Wed Jan 01, 2020 9:56 pm
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If the start of your new year was as good as or better than mine, it was a damn good
Start
Rest stop
Pre Lunch
Post lunch...
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After the best summer ever, I’ll be lucky to be off one day a week, at best, for the next month. I shall live vicariously.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:14 pm
The Suckers and Losers Tour 2020 - Three Shipmates Ride Again
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bigjohnsd »
Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:13 pm
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Forty years ago we rode the waves aboard the favorite ship of my career, the USS Joseph Strauss DDG-16
Once known as The Fastest Ship in Pearl...
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Subs and targets fellas, subs and targets. Nuff said. Thanks for the report!
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Last post by rbentnail
Sat Sep 19, 2020 12:39 am
Wandering NH & Vt
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ionbeam »
Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:02 pm
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On Tuesday we were out early for a ride around NH & VT. The weather was perfect and the ride was terrific. Except for one life changing event during...
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Alan, glad you got to get out and enjoy life. However, watch out...it sounds like Helen might be eyeing someone with more wrist strength. (Oh no, Mr....
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:59 pm
Flatistanians visit da Finger Lakes [video RR]
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Top_Speed1 »
Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:12 am
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Hey all, hope you guys still remember me (probably more so Debbie lol) :)
Our newly met friends Michael (& Alma) from SFO in Alabama (last year in...
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That's awesome, KJ!
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Last post by LKLD
Thu Sep 10, 2020 12:02 pm
Off the Beaten Path - 140 miles of Gravel (mostly Gravel)
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bigjohnsd »
Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:37 pm
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Click Picture to Run
Next - Music!
Again, Thanks IonBeam for your assistance.
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For LD rides or remote areas, a 10 min interval between ‘bread crumbs’ is fine. For rides where there are many turn opportunities, ie suburbs, 10 min...
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:28 am
The length and breadth of the Black Hills - 08-29-2020
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bigjohnsd »
Sun Aug 30, 2020 2:34 pm
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A little jaunt to see some old friends who are on their way to Montana for 6 weeks of bird hunting.
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Fixed it for you!
I dunno, I think the other avitar is better.
I did another one!!
Booking photo?
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Last post by Pterodactyl
Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:27 pm
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:55 pm
2020 Sturgis Rally Escape - AMF!
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bigjohnsd »
Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:47 pm
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SWMBO determined that we must leave town for the 80th Sturgis rally and all the associated hoopla.
I agreed and so did my daughter Anne so we...
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Thread direction might have changed, but it looks like Mr. Redfish is back!
I jes call him “ol’ smiley”.
You got half of that right.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:43 pm
Waterfall and Shipwrecks - Northwest (Lower) Michigan & the U.P. too, eh!
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extrememarine »
Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:02 am
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RR – August 10-13th, 2020 – A waterfall and shipwrecks…
Normally, the primary event in our August is the 4H fair – my duties include the logistics...
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Traffic was moderate. No line to get into the upper falls at Tahquamenon Falls, but the parking lot was 90% or better of capacity. White Fish Point...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:16 pm
GixxerJasen's Rendezvous at Red Lodge
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gixxerjasen »
Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:48 pm
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Disclaimer
Holy crap that's a lot of words words words. If you just want to sit back and watch some videos, I got just the thing for you. In fact,...
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I still remember from waaaaay back on The Other Forum how fantastic the GixxerJasen Ride Reports were. I would read those RRs and wish I could ever...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:22 pm
A run through the Southern Black Hills on a Beautiful Day
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bigjohnsd »
Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:23 am
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It was a beautiful day here, Mid-High 70's 35% Humidity, little wind, only a few clouds in an azure sky.
Perfect day for a Black Hills Tour...
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Happens every year - Lets take a picture of the cute Buffalo then the aftermath isn't pretty.
Did you notice the guy pull his handgun and run...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:16 pm
Iron Mountain Road
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bigjohnsd »
Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:39 am
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Note the Recommended Speed of 20mph LOL
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I love that road and have been on it many times. I always thought it was part of 16A and didn't know the history. Thanks John!
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Last post by tominca
Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:18 pm
Creek Don't Rise
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spklbuk »
Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:42 pm
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Growin’ up in the shadow of the hill
Growin’ up with the rattle of the pills
Everybody get nervous when the mines close down
In the...
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Last post by spklbuk
Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:42 pm
Visitors - Bob and Patty
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bigjohnsd »
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:02 am
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I've been following Bob and Patty for about six months, these two intrepid souls sold most of what they they owned, save for a few motorcycles, pared...
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Of any of bums don’t like me, blame John! lol. It’s all his fault.
Duly noted!
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Last post by SkooterG
Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:53 pm
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Last post by spklbuk
Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:03 pm
Ride to Pozo w Central Coast Riders
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dcarver »
Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:29 pm
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Central Coast Riders rode today from SLO/North County to Pozo. Lots of 'valley' peeps on Harleys not paying much attention, if any, to social...
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Remember 30 years ago when you said what doesn't kill you makes you stronger ?
JSNS
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Last post by Bugnatr
Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:16 am
A Test Ride today - A Rear Tire and a New Road
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bigjohnsd »
Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:50 pm
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A little jaunt today on Freya, wanted to check out the Shinko 705 that I re-installed on the rear wheel. This tire, that I originally installed at...
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Doug, I don't think I saw 5 cars in 40 miles.
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Thu Jun 11, 2020 3:07 am
The Last Two Days
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bigjohnsd »
Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:55 pm
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I've been riding Brian's ManStrom to get some miles on the latest valve adjustment in an attempt to end the saga.
Freya has been patiently sitting...
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Sorry to hear about the crowded conditions. Come on out to Eastern Washington and NE Oregon. You will have the road to yourself.
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:53 pm
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