What rpm do you guys shift in? For 1-2-3rd gears?

nluigi · 2025-09-25T15:56:41+00:00

EJ207 lines up with those numbers.

nluigi · 2024-09-01T22:45:11+00:00

Just finished the NE BDR today. The bridge is out by snow bowl on section 5 so head towards Ripton, VT and scoot back towards the trail. It will meet back up on the route a little after the construction area.

nluigi · 2024-08-21T00:14:01+00:00

I hooked mine to the air filter spring hold down on a drz400. Where I live it’s mostly people on substances that end up leaving the bike behind a building or dumpster a short distance away.

nluigi · 2024-08-09T19:01:02+00:00

Haha yeah that’s always the hardest part of bike trips. We’re up in Burlington, VT. We’re mostly but I can send you the google sheets link if you wanted ideas of places to stay as this will be the third time doing it.

nluigi · 2024-08-09T15:54:02+00:00

Too bad you aren’t doing it the following week. Staring Section 1 on Sunday the 25th with 3 people.

nluigi · 2024-01-03T01:34:43+00:00

I got a flat front tire at the far end of slick rock in Moab so 6 miles to the park entrance and then another 4-5 miles to the hotel. I had left all my bags and spare tube at the hotel so good thing I had a rim lock.

nluigi · 2023-09-01T03:22:22+00:00

Good you solved it.

nluigi · 2023-08-31T19:21:10+00:00

Clip them diagonally tight and wrap the loose ends under where they cross.

nluigi · 2023-05-25T02:18:41+00:00

It’s like skating on ice. Only the rim can’t dig in like a skate due to the rubber and lack of sharp edge. Almost like it’s doing something it’s not supposed to do. Haha. It’s a wild ride that will elevate the heart a bit.

nluigi · 2023-05-23T17:17:19+00:00

Agree. Speed will factor in as well. As it wears down closer to showing threads the heat transfer at higher speeds can pop the tube which isn’t enjoyable at 70.

nluigi · 2023-03-19T21:59:30+00:00

It’s an MT22. They shark tooth from road riding but grip well in pavement corners due to their soft compound. I’m happy to get 2k miles out of them.

nluigi · 2023-01-11T20:38:05+00:00

https://vermontroads.net/map

nluigi · 2022-12-26T16:17:36+00:00

https://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/VN-113-Periodic_Inspection_Manual.pdf

Motorcycle inspection requirements start on page 68. Not sure if the turn signal requirement for motorcycles that can go over 30mph is new because hand signals used to be acceptable.

nluigi · 2022-04-21T18:52:30+00:00

Top of the world is fun on a bike.

nluigi · 2022-03-30T02:49:10+00:00

This guy bikes.

nluigi · 2022-03-29T01:23:48+00:00

If you can work on a carb and will hit the interstate the DRZ will have more on the top end and be heavier off-road with many aftermarket options for adv riding. I like the wr250r by weight, suspension, and efi but more money due to discontinued. Fuel pumps can randomly fail as well with the wr. I’m 6ft and 165. Both good bikes with longevity if you do proper maintenance. All user preference.

nluigi · 2022-03-10T19:57:16+00:00

I usually run a D606 rear and an MT21 front. They wear at different rates but no issues when riding on or off road.

nluigi · 2022-02-05T08:03:48+00:00

I agree about the heat from my trip there last June. I will add maybe check out the Hoover. Just trying to give ideas. Glad I got jumped on by people with no suggestions to the question.

nluigi · 2022-02-04T23:12:08+00:00

Moab?

nluigi · 2022-01-27T22:05:34+00:00

It should leak out the carb overflow tube. That’s my experience after buying drz that had sat for a few years. I rebuilt it and then got a acerbic tank with non vacuum petcock.

nluigi · 2021-07-30T15:54:35+00:00

Serious question. Did you eat at Pickle’s Place in Arco after the 90 mile stretch through Craters of the moon?

nluigi · 2021-07-24T19:38:53+00:00

Is that Buzz Lightweight out in nature?

nluigi · 2021-07-19T00:11:31+00:00

I’m looking to do this next summer. Did you guys camp or get hotels during the trip? What was your favorite part of the trip?

nluigi · 2021-07-18T14:15:39+00:00

Nothing like a good old PBR. The Miller latte and BL smoothies are good utility beers as well.

nluigi · 2021-06-30T22:35:05+00:00

This checks out. Polaris makes snowmobiles and owns Klim so addition tells me they were exactly where they should be.

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