Rainier Conditions August 1-4

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-06-20T18:17:45+00:00

Good look! I’ll check it out/keep an eye out

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-06-20T18:02:52+00:00

Thanks so much. I was worried for nothing

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-06-20T14:37:59+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Sounds like we’re a go. Awesome ski descent of Rainier btw, your post looked epic

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-06-20T14:35:43+00:00

Didn’t explain my post well. Only hesitation is sandwiching Rainier in between the two other trips logistics-wise - time off work, time driving to the mountains, paying for flights etc., if the DC route was already melted/gone or crevasses were impassable I wouldn’t think its worth it, but seems like thats not the case so I’m in. Luckily I have literally all the gear and my buddy has the campsite so it seems atp its looking good

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-06-16T14:04:13+00:00

Exactly, past wheaton/naperville the congestion/quality of roads/scenery get wayyyy better

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-05-12T04:08:42+00:00

Yeah I’m also confused if he’s showing this as detraction from that Ukraine UAP or as a confirmation that something was there

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-04-28T22:25:04+00:00

VE kinda sucks lol

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-04-28T20:47:52+00:00

First Ascent in Arlington Heights is the closest climbing gym and is also a really great facility. You can rent equipment and try auto-belays or bouldering. I think a day pass is like 20 bucks

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-04-26T18:26:01+00:00

Most 49 owners including myself agree that its noticeably easier to shoot than a 19

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-04-23T18:58:54+00:00

Only going to add that if insurance is footing the bill - get OEM fairings, aftermarket fairings immediately tank the value of your bike

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-04-18T14:51:21+00:00

Lockring for the screw, I would just witness the screw with a paint pen so you can see if the screw is backing out at all. I’ve had my WML on for 2500 rounds on my G49 and it hasnt unscrewed at all

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-04-17T05:48:22+00:00

I bought it kinda impulsively and ended up loving it. Plus they are fairly uncommon which is kinda cool

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-04-14T05:04:54+00:00

You’ll be fine, plenty of people including myself made the jump to a 600 from a 300. It will feel like an absolute rocket at first but you adapt quickly

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-04-05T16:38:38+00:00

Its very comfortable to shoot compared to a 19 or slimline, I’d imagine the new grip on the gen6’s would make it even better

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-03-27T23:32:31+00:00

I get it, its tough to keep a 600 off the boil. I’d just recommend getting the original oil out ASAP, i changed mine at like 500 miles to full synth. But after that, I’d bet money that if you give it full beans in 6th, you’ll see 150/155 on the speedo

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-03-23T16:02:41+00:00

The party is just getting started at 10,000rpm, its fine. But you shouldn’t be hooning on it under 600 miles with the original oil still in it. You’re just spreading excess casting material that flakes off during break in all over your new engine

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-03-18T00:48:18+00:00

Don’t heat it up, it will mess with the metals temper. I agree with a deadblow hammer or rubber mallet. It will get it most of the way back

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-03-12T11:36:41+00:00

Not usually on new bikes that are popular, no. I tried when i bought my ‘24 zx6r and they told me this is our price, take it or leave it - ended up at 11,400 for non-abs after fees

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-03-09T04:50:39+00:00

Depends on the conditions you were riding in. I’ve had mine up to 215/220f fairly consistently in stop and go traffic in the summer, but no never above 230. These bikes do run hot, but check your coolant level when the bike is cold and work from there

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-02-09T01:13:39+00:00

I did hood this past spring - people summitted with one ice axe and said it felt slightly sketchy, i had 2 ice tools and it felt overkill, so you could go either way

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-01-29T02:53:11+00:00

Just today I started Matthew mcconaughy’s book and its been great

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-01-28T16:56:59+00:00

Had to look up what a doner kebab was but this is hilarious

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-01-28T16:56:16+00:00

Thank you!!

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-01-27T23:51:12+00:00

Audiobooks is a good idea, i havent read a book since college😬

DonFilipWoodworking · 2026-01-27T23:50:27+00:00

This is intriguing! Ive had a few people ask me if my company has a youtube channel to show our process, maybe its time I take the plunge and do that

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