Dan's Black Hills off road ride - Page 2

bobhamlin · 07-01-2009, 06:09 AM

On one of my first dates with Angie (just celebrated our 32nd), I was following a powerline trail on my Triumph 650. As I was crossing a little stream, I stalled the bike and couldn't get it started again (back in the days of kick-starting)

She had to help me push it out of the creek because I (at that time a strapping young stud) couldn't push it out myself.

All the while I was watching Dan's video, I was thinking-- what would he do if he bogged down? A Nomad probably outweighs 2 Triumphs. I would assume there were no cell towers nearby.

dantama · 07-01-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by skeeter

I like! Didn't see any rocks to speak of although some of the dead branches were lookin pretty knarley. I've been down in mud. Pretty tricky. Didn't dare stop did ya?

I think you have the best indication of what the challenge was. Having hard packed dirt that has the top moist, or wet vegetation makes sloped edges of a rut, or off camber turns, need a very delicate application of throttle and steering. A smooth line and momentum is the ticket. sounds like you knew what to picture that the video doesn't show :)

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Dan....I don't think you will be riding my bike anytime soon....did you know that Kawasaki, Honda, Ktm, Yamaha, and many others are now making and selling bikes made to go off road?

Thanks for the video!

The bastards charge you for them too :(

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Originally Posted by bobhamlin

All the while I was watching Dan's video, I was thinking-- what would he do if he bogged down? A Nomad probably outweighs 2 Triumphs. I would assume there were no cell towers nearby.

I do consider such things. If I got hurt, I'd be kind of screwed, but if I can walk I can go 20 miles a day. So by sundown I can get out of such places if I can walk.

I have gone 50 miles into dirt road desolation where I haven't passed any other vehicles. That one had me worried a lot more, as it was hot desert on top of it.

patmahoney · 07-01-2009, 01:06 PM

Now I really feel like a whimp, I worry when I have take a corner with sand on the road :-/

skeeter · 07-01-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickM

I worry when I have take a corner with sand on the road :-/

me too, with good reason!

jamiep24 · 07-06-2009, 08:36 PM

We're not worthy! We're not worthy! We're not Worthy!

**biscuitsngravy** · 07-06-2009, 09:28 PM

Great video and a great ride, Dan. You make it look easy. I wish I could have thought to do that, but I might have still been there. BnG

flavor · 07-07-2009, 06:36 AM

Are you running knobby tires? :) :)

07-01-2009, 06:09 AM	#16
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	Dan's Black Hills off road ride On one of my first dates with Angie (just celebrated our 32nd), I was following a powerline trail on my Triumph 650. As I was crossing a little stream, I stalled the bike and couldn't get it started again (back in the days of kick-starting) She had to help me push it out of the creek because I (at that time a strapping young stud) couldn't push it out myself. All the while I was watching Dan's video, I was thinking-- what would he do if he bogged down? A Nomad probably outweighs 2 Triumphs. I would assume there were no cell towers nearby. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-01-2009, 01:06 PM	#18
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Dan's Black Hills off road ride Now I really feel like a whimp, I worry when I have take a corner with sand on the road :-/ __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride....
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07-06-2009, 09:28 PM	#21
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Dan's Black Hills off road ride Great video and a great ride, Dan. You make it look easy. I wish I could have thought to do that, but I might have still been there. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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07-07-2009, 06:36 AM	#22
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,351	Dan's Black Hills off road ride Are you running knobby tires? :) :)
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